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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.

Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive. Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker's magic, never imagining she'd one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything.

Sebastian Radu is an unusual kid… perhaps the most unusual kid presently living in America. That’s because he’s a one-hundred-thirty-year-old warlock who looks all of eighteen. Born to a Romanian family of witches, whose lifetimes often extend beyond six hundred years, the Radus have long been at war with another family of similar dark gifts, the Mateis. When the Mateis step up their efforts to wipe the Radus from the face of the Earth, Sebastian and his family flee Chicago and head south to the quaint and quirky town of Denmark, Tennessee.

This is one of the most popular re-tellings of the story of King Arthur. Like The Lord of the Rings, this fantasy novel has been equally popular among younger readers and adults. White takes an inventive approach that involves animals who speak and Robin Hood! A true Arthurian classic.

Alana has not had an easy second life. Ever since she was reborn in the Kingdom of Bergond after meeting her untimely demise on Earth, she’s struggled—first, as the poor daughter of a peasant farmer; next, as an orphan on the run from the war; then, as a formidable novice mage with skills well beyond most of those her age. Now, she’s facing a challenge unlike any she’s had to confront in this world before: school. Within the hallowed halls of the Bergond Academy of Mages, Alana must contend with an entirely new set of political and personal struggles.

There are Seekers of tigers, lions, monkeys–all the creatures under the sun. But a Seeker of the Dragon? Such hasn’t been seen for centuries. Until Jaden of Lessertown. Jaden dreamt of his Legendary Beast on the morning his life changed forever. Enlisted to become an Imperial Seeker and serve the cruel Emperor, he is thrown into an initiation ceremony that is brutal beyond comprehension. But it doesn’t last for long, because there are others who wish to train Seekers, rebels from within the mysterious Hidden City.

Caelia Evergreen ist daran gewohnt, Geheimnisse zu hüten. Als Magierin in Camelot ist sie täglich gezwungen, ihre Kräfte zu verbergen. Einzig ihr Ziehvater Hector weiß, welche Macht in ihr schlummert – und nutzt diese Tatsache nur zu gerne aus, um anderen das Geld aus der Tasche zu ziehen. Als Camelot von Drachen angegriffen wird, müssen Caelia und Hector gemeinsam mit der eingebildeten – und verflucht gutaussehenden! – Ritterin Llyn aus der Stadt fliehen. Jetzt liegt es ausgerechnet an ihnen, das legendäre Schwert Excalibur zu finden und Camelot zu retten.

WELCOME TO FOXFIRE The rules here are simple: Don’t look in the trees. Don’t whistle in the woods at night. Don’t answer if you hear your name called. And remember . . . everything wants. Verity Vox is a witch-in-training who has never met a problem her spells can’t solve. But when a...

The protagonist Ally is a small-town girl who loves her family and home, but when the largest employer in town closes its doors, her world is turned upside down. Problems she never saw coming plague not only the town, but her father.

Prinzessin Elisa, die einstige Gänsemagd-Königin, wird von ihrer Lüge eingeholt. Ihre Magd Agnes, die vor Jahren mit Elisas Hilfe an ihrer Stelle Königin wurde, ist tot und der Bastardbruder des Königs erhebt Anspruch auf den Thron. Die einzige Lösung, bevor ein Bürgerkrieg ausbricht: Elisa soll den König heiraten und ihm einen Nachkommen schenken, um den Thron zu sichern. Bloß, was wenn Agnes ihren Tod nur vorgetäuscht hat?

ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * Horn Book Fanfare Book * Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice * SLJ Best Book of the Year By the beloved and bestselling grandmaster of fantasy, Sir Terry Pratchett, this is the first in a series of Discworld novels starring the young...

Haunted by the past, chased by the present. Fulfilling his destiny may take more than Merlin can give - with Arthur missing and enemies closing in, can Merlin summon the courage to face his worst enemy yet? Arthur is now eighteen, and Merlin, tired of hiding and running from his enemies, wants...

The stakes are higher. The witches are deadlier. And the romance is red-hot. The eagerly anticipated sequel to the New York Times and Indiebound bestseller Serpent & Dove is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and is an instant New York Times bestseller! Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel are on the run...

Disillusioned businessman, John Lawrence Locke, finds himself summoned as a hero to another world, filled with monsters and magic! With his body reverted to the age of 15, the 33-year-old's mind is filled with the possibility of battles and adventures, like the ones in his favorite video games.

Ahora que todo el mundo sabe que ella es la Bruja Negra de la profecía, Elloren Gardner ha huido sin saber si en su camino hallará amigos o enemigos. Ahora que su pareja, Lukas Grey, puede estar muerto o en manos del Gran Mago Marcus Vogel, Elloren sabe que la única forma de darle la vuelta a la guerra que se avecina es encontrar aliados dispuestos a escucharla en lugar de asesinarla a sangre fría. En el Reino de Oriente, la fae de agua Tierney Calix y Trystan, el hermano de Elloren, se han unido al wyvernguard, y se están preparando para el ataque de Vogel.

Revised edition: This edition of The Casquette Girls includes editorial revisions.

Als erste Spielerin der Feenspiele, die von Jupiter, dem König der Götter selbst mit Magie ausgestattet wurde, sind alle Augen auf mich gerichtet. Jetzt muss ich drei andere Spieler in den Kampf im Kolosseum schicken. Und einer von ihnen wird sterben. Die beiden, die überleben, werden es später auf mich abgesehen haben. Ich muss also meine Allianzen sorgfältig wählen. Und so sehr ich mich auch dagegen sträube, Julian verleitet mich dazu, mit ihm zusammenzuarbeiten.

In una società tradizionalista come quella di Morrighan, la principessa Lia sa che il suo destino è segnato: in quanto Primogenita tutti si aspettano che abbia il dono (che non ha), ma soprattutto i suoi genitori si aspettano che sia la docile pedina di un'alleanza matrimoniale con il regno vicino. Lia però non ha alcuna intenzione di sposare un uomo che non ha mai neppure incontrato e così fugge. Sulla sua via incontrerà nientemeno che il principe cui era stata promessa e un sicario inviato per ucciderla.

Après avoir sauvé sa sœur Scarlett d'un mariage désastreux, Donatella reçoit la lettre d'un mystérieux ami avec qui elle passe un marché. Si elle lui livre le vrai nom de Légende, le maître du jeu Caraval, il l'aidera à retrouver Paloma, leur mère, qu'elles n'ont pas vue depuis huit ans. Mais si elle ne respecte pas son engagement, la jeune fille perdra tout ce qui compte pour elle, peut-être même sa vie. Quand une nouvelle édition du jeu est organisée à Valenda pour les 70 ans de l'impératrice Élantine, Donatella doit y participer pour remplir sa mission. Dès son arrivée, les ennuis commencent.

Ever since Alana was reborn in the Kingdom of Bergond, her life has been a series of adventures and surprises. But waking up to discover the kingdom has been conquered, her school has been destroyed, and her parents are back in her life might be the biggest shock yet.