Krystal Marquis
Krystal Marquis lives in Connecticut and works as an environmental health and safety specialist for a book retailer - The Davenports is her debut novel and was inspired by the true life story of the Patterson dynasty who founded the first African-American car company in the early 1900s.
Genres: Young Adult Romance
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By Invitation Only (2025)
Alexandra Brown Chang
"A funny and fast-paced YA contemporary set against the backdrop of an elite competition. Chapin and Piper redefine what it means to be young ladies of consequence."
Rosa by Any Other Name (2025)
Hailey Alcaraz
"What's in a name? For Mexican American teen Rosa Capistrano, it's everything - college, opportunity, her future. In Rosa by Any Other Name by Hailey Alcaraz, it's staying at her school as 'Rosie,' where she has a chance of achieving the life she wants, one that will make her and her family's sacrifice worth it. But when one of her classmates falls in love with her best friend, Rosa's delicate balance of separating school from her barrio is upended. Against the backdrop of civil rights demonstrations and school desegregation, Alcaraz deftly explores identity and the pressure to assimilate in this Romeo and Juliet-inspired retelling. The characters are full-bodied and familiar. The prose is captivating and honest as it confronts racism, discrimination and the real fears that can be met when revealing your true self. Brave and determined, Rosa is a chameleon, cautiously blending into the background - until she can't. Rosa by Any Other Name is a smart, engaging call-to-action complete with star-crossed lovers, tragedy, and hope where 'separate is not equal' and one voice in the crowd can make a difference."
The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick (2025)
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S Isabelle
"Filled with sharp-tongued humor and strong female leads, The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick by S. Isabelle is a witty story of a reluctant heiress with a fresh twist, one that does not shy away from racism, colorism, classism, or the patriarchy. Isabelle's writing carefully handles the struggles of occupying space as a young Black woman in a predominantly white environment, where merit is not always acknowledged and wealth speaks louder than action. Learning from her missteps and staying true to herself, Stella Sedgwick is a steadfast heroine who is as keen as her quill."
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