Divergent by Veronica Roth (2012-2013)

In this dystopian society, each person is forced to join one of  five factions, determined by taking a personality test. Sixteen year old Beatrice "Tris" Prior chooses the physically daring Dauntless faction, and embarks on a gruelling initiation reminiscent of "The Hunger Games."  Meanwhile, Tris must keep secret that she is actually a Divergent, a misfit, who would be targeted for death by the dangerous ruling class.

Across the Universe by Beth Revis (2012-2013)

Amy and her parents are cryogenically frozen for their 301-year journey on the ship Godspeed to start life on a new planet. Something goes wrong and Amy is "unplugged" early. It appears someone on the ship is trying to murder the frozens. Elder has been raised on the ship and he will one day take over leadership of the crew and the important mission of getting the frozen colonists to the new world.  Amy and Elder must unravel the mystery before her parents and others are left to thaw and die.

The Queen of Water by Laura Resau (2012-2013)

When Virginia is taken from her poor farming village in Equador to work as a servant for an upper-class family, she dreams of getting an education and a new life. However, the opportunity is not what it seems, as she is treated like a slave and has to study in secret as she struggles to find her place in the world. Based on a true story.

Recovery Road by Blake Nelson (2012-2013)

While in a rehabilitation facility for drug and alcohol abuse, Maddie meets Stewart, who is also in treatment. While there, they fall in love. Once released, Maddie tries to rebuild her life, but Stewart struggles with staying sober. In the end Maddie has to decide what she really wants from life and how Stewart fits into her plans.

Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson (2012-2013)

After the death of her father Amy must travel to a new city.  Enter Roger to do the driving.  As Amy and Roger travel across the country from California to Connecticut trying to pick up the pieces of their lives, their road trip ends up being a series of detours.  As they travel from place to place and meet a series of other characters they learn more about each other which leads to discovering more about themselves.

Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry (2012-2013)

Newly apprenticed zombie hunter, Benny Imura, discovers that love and life aren't always what they seem while on an adventure with a super hot "wild" girl, the girl next door, and his loser older brother.  Fighting through valleys of zoms, tracking several rogue zombie hunters, and experiencing his first kiss make Benny's first few weeks on the job unforgettable. 

Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King (2012-2013)

 

Vera has kept her best friend Charlie’s secrets for years; she secretly loves him.  Charlie betrays Vera then dies under mysterious circumstances.  Will Charlie quit haunting Vera as she tries to grow up and make the best of the mess that is her life?  Will Vera share the secrets that will clear Charlie’s name?