My suggestions? Check out The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu, it's her first historical fiction and I've loved everything else she's written.
"Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish: to be remembered forever. She delights audiences with her masterful playing, but has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age-- her tyrannical father has made that much clear. Meanwhile the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, shine brighter. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. He has the power to make her wish come true-- but his help may cost her everything."
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas is an incredibly fast-paced emotional story, I recommend listening to the audiobook so you can hear the rap battles.
Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn't always free.
The Librarian series are super cheesy, have terrible graphics, and delight me. They help me take my mind off being stuck in the house. These can be found on Hoopla after you sign up for an e-card.
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