Tired of 'Twilight' clones? 5 young adult books to try instead

5 teen books refreshingly free of supernatural creatures and love triangles

4. "Virtuosity," by Jessica Martinez

Carmen Bianchi, the protagonist of "Virtuosity," is consumed by her aspirations to be a professional violinist – until she meets Jeremy King, an equally ambitious musician who she's attracted to but who is also her biggest rival. As Carmen also struggles with an addiction to anti-anxiety medication, she starts to question her obsessive focus on her career and her high-pressure world.

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