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"Academic rivals portrayed to perfection… An all-time top favorite." —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends "Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written." —Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend In...

Burn brightly. Love fiercely. For all else is dust. Every child of Glasnith learns the last words of the god-gifted mortal Aillira, and Lira of clan Stone, a descendant of Aillira with the power to read people’s souls, knows the story better than most. When a golden-haired warrior washes up on the shores of her homeland, Lira helps the wounded man. But as they form a bond forbidden by both their clans, Lira finds herself facing the same tragic fate as her ancestor.

Rich in imagination and romance, and based on the legends and history of the Aztec and Maya people, the Age of the Seventh Sun trilogy brings to vivid life a world on the edge of apocalyptic disaster.

Charlotte has always longed to be accepted by her older sisters. She would gladly exchange her vaunted beauty for their friendship. But they ask a far higher price. Pushed into marriage with a stranger, Charlotte is left betrayed and alone. All she knows of her new husband is that he has secrets—and that her heart beats a little faster whenever he calls her Lottie.

Ein winziges Kellerapartment in New York City ist alles, was Amber von ihrer Großmutter geerbt hat. Nach einer geheimnisvollen Sonnenfinsternis erwacht in Amber eine mächtige, uralte Magie. Plötzlich steht sie im Zentrum einer jahrhundertealten Fehde: Ein Königreich der Vampire erhebt Anspruch auf sie, während dunkle Schattenseelen durch die U-Bahn schleichen und alles Leben auslöschen wollen.

e journey continues, Eafin Lokdore remains to himself an ordinary medieval, orphaned, peasant boy, only now he has been appointed his homeland's new Master Magician. By the bequest of his aged-Sage mentor, Methusass, he must now venture to save the northern Kingdom. Soon Eafin is thrust upon this quest in furthering his special powers as a Magi. In fulfilling his promise to Methusass, he must rid the northern Kingdom of the evil Sorfin in order to restore the true King to his throne and free the northern Kingdom's people from their undue bondage.

Cemetery Boys meets Legendborn in this thrillingly romantic, irresistibly fun YA contemporary fantasy debut following a teenage Chinese American ghost speaker who (reluctantly) makes a deal to raise her nemesis from the dead. Cara Tang doesn’t want to be haunted. Look, the dead have issues...

Ein Mädchen zwischen zwei Fae-Prinzen – und zwischen zwei verfeindeten Reichen. Doch wo herrscht das Licht, und wo regieren die Schatten? Die begnadete Diebin Brie hasst die Fae abgrundtief. Doch als ihre Schwester Jas als Sklavin an den König der Schatten verkauft wird, setzt Brie alles daran, sie zu retten. Der Weg ans Ziel führt nur über einen Handel mit dem finsteren König – und Brie damit an den Hof des Lichts. Dort wird Brie nicht nur in ein Netz von Intrigen verstrickt, sondern gerät auch zwischen die Fronten einer uralten Fehde.

Het langverwachte nieuwe boek van Stephenie Meyer - Twilight is terug! Toen Edward Cullen en Bella Swan elkaar ontmoetten in Twilight werd er een iconisch liefdesverhaal geboren. Maar tot nu toe hebben fans alleen Bella's kant van het verhaal gelezen. Eindelijk kunnen lezers nu ook Edwards versie van het verhaal lezen. Dit onvergetelijke verhaal, verteld vanuit Edwards perspectief, krijgt een nieuwe en donkere wending. De ontmoeting met Bella is de meest zenuwslopende en intrigerende gebeurtenis die hij in zijn jaren als vampier heeft meegemaakt.

The battle lines have been drawn, and Mari, an Earth Walker, and Nik, a Companion, who were once from rival clans now find themselves fighting to save each other and their people from destruction. Thaddeus betrayed his own people, killing Nik's father and destroying their entire clan. But he wants more. He wants the power he believes Mari has stolen from him and his people, and he will do anything he must to get them back, even if it means destroying everything in his path.

Heir apparent, young Prince Ahkin feels unprepared for leadership after his father's death. His royal blood controls the power of the sun, and he’s now responsible for the lives of all the Chicome people. Despite all Ahkin’s efforts, the sun is fading - and the end of the world may be near. For Mayana, the only daughter of the Chicome family whose blood controls the power of water, the old emperor’s death may mean that she's next. Ahkin must marry before ascending the throne, and Mayana is one of six noble daughters presented to him. Those who are not chosen will be sacrificed.

This sweeping YA fantasy romance full of star-crossed love, complex female friendship, and astrological magic is perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Alexandra Bracken, and V.E. Schwab. From the acclaimed author of The Beholder. Best friends Rora and Claudia have never felt more like their lives...

“A vivid masterpiece.” — Nadine Brandes, author of Romanov and Fawkes “A beautifully written, fantastical page-turner.” — Kirkus Reviews ""Deeply engaging and piercing. An illustration that courage and strength can be found in unexpected places and in unexpected people."" — Nafiza...

Gwen has discovered both the love she once lost and her courage. But her greatest challenge still lies before her. She has chosen to fight for her people and that means standing against the mountain queen and all the fears of her childhood. Charlotte is ready to risk everything to save her husband and reverse the consequences of her mistakes. But freeing Henry means getting entangled in the mountain kingdom's fight for freedom and that fight might take the one thing Charlotte isn't willing to give.

Every five years, at the festival of the great solar eclipse, a volunteer sacrifices himself for the good of the people. As peace cedes to violence within the kingdom of Kathalea, Noa must lead her country away from a bloody tradition and towards sanity. But one man is doing everything he can to ensure that a very special sacrifice will be required this year. Amid fear and adventure, hate and love, prey and predator - she must learn the truth. In this life or the next.

Blessed (or cursed) with an ability to understand animals, the Lass has always been an oddball. And when an isbjorn (polar bear) seeks her out, and promises that her family will become rich if only the Lass will accompany him to his castle, she doesn't hesitate. But the bear is not what he seems, nor is his castle, which is made of ice and inhabited by a silent staff of servants.

Sindri Suncatcher is back in this thrilling conclusion to the Suncatcher Trilogy! Sindri has defeated the evil wizard Anica, but the conflict is far from over. Old foes endanger Sindri's home village in Kendermore, while old friends add confusion to an already frenzied situation. And in the midst of all the chaos, Sindri must make the hardest choice of his life. Jeff Sampson's final book in the Suncatcher Trilogy shows the power of friendship - and learning which friends you can trust.

Every child of Glasnith learns the last words of Aillira, the god-gifted mortal whose doomed love affair sparked a war of gods and men, and Lira of clan Stone knows the story better than most. As a descendant of Aillira and god-gifted in her own right, she has the power to read people's souls, to see someone's true essence with only a touch of her hand. When a golden-haired warrior washes up on the shores of her homeland, Lira helps the wounded man instead of turning him in. After reading his soul, she realizes Reyker is different than his brethren who attack the coasts of Glasnith.

It’s 1661 in Paris, and magicians thrill nobles with enchanting illusions. Exiled in France, 17-year-old Henriette of England wishes she could use her magic to gain entry at court. Instead, her plan is to hide her magical talents, and accept an arranged marriage to the French king’s younger brother. Henriette soon realizes her fiancé prefers the company of young men to hers, but court magicians turn up killed by a mysterious sorcerer who uses forbidden magic and an accident forces Henriette to reveal her uniquely powerful gift for enchantments to Louis, he asks for her help.

Fans of Neil Gaiman's American Gods and Holly Black's The Curse Workers will embrace this richly drawn, Norse-mythology-infused alternate world: the United States of Asgard. Seventeen-year-old Soren Bearskin is trying to escape the past. His father, a famed warrior, lost himself to the...