Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance

Book SynopsisBloodlines: The Fiery Heart is the smouldering fourth book in the bestselling Bloodlines series by Richelle Mead, set in the world of Vampire Academy - NOW A MAJOR FILM. A pulse-pounding world of magic, alchemy, vampires and true love awaits . . .WHEN PULSES QUICKEN NO SECRET IS SAFE.Sydney always believed that alchemists were born to protect vampire secrets and human lives - until she met Marcus and turned her back on everything she once knew.But she''s not free yet. When her sister Zoe arrives, Sydney can only tell half-truths about her past. And with every word she risks exposure - and the fatal consequences.Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney must choose her path once and for all. Even if that means harnessing her magical powers to destroy the way of life she was raised to defend . . .Praise for Richelle Mead:''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollywood CrushTrade ReviewWe're suckers for it! * Entertainment Weekly *An obvious pick for the literary lover of all things bloodsucking * Hollywood Crush, MTV.com *

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Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated coming-of-age story for the world''s greatest super hero: WONDER WOMAN by the # 1 New York Times bestselling author LEIGH BARDUGO. She will become a legend but first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning . . . Diana is desperate to prove herself to her warrior sisters. But when the opportunity comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law to save a mere mortal, Alia Keralis. With this single heroic act, Diana may have just doomed the world. Alia is a Warbringer - a descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery. Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies, mortal and divine, determined to destroy or possess the Warbringer.To save the world, they must stand side by side against the tide of war.Don''t miss the new DC Wonder Woman film coming June 2017.

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Book SynopsisAn assassin, a soldier, a prince . . . and a deadly game of power, where no one knows the rules. Prepare to enter the world of Chaos and Flame - perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Legendborn.When Darling Seabreak''s family were murdered by the ruthless House Dragon, she swore she''d get revenge. And as a deadly assassin, there''s no one she''d rather take out than their bloodthirsty war general, Talon Goldhoard.Talon Goldhoard has no problem defending his lands from threats - even ones he hates, like the whispers of madness that surround his brother, the High Prince. So when he battles a ferocious girl who looks exactly like the one Caspian has painted obsessively, repeatedly, for years, Talon knows he must capture her alive - and find out exactly what kind of a threat she really is.What Talon is unprepared for is the thrilling chaos that Darling will bring into his life. With the world they both know appearing to catch fire all around them, these unlikely allies must navigate a game of power, betrayal, destiny - and love - that neither of them could ever have expected.

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Book SynopsisD.L. Taylor is an attorney by trade. She's worked in criminal defense and civil non-profit law, but writing has always had a special hold on her heart. Though she hails from the sunny lands of California, she married a Midwestern boy and ended up settling down outside Chicago. She has three kids, two cats, and minimal sanity, but in the quiet hours before dawn she likes to write about magic, mischief, and moral quandaries. The Beasts We Bury is her debut.

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Book SynopsisIn this gothic YA fantasy debut, when an ancient evil is awakened, a bell keeper must decide how far she's willing to go to save her sentient city-and which of her loved ones she's willing to kill to do it.

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Book Synopsis''Beautifully vicious'' Chloe GongThere''s always a price for defying destiny.Violet is a prophet and a liar, influencing the court as Seer with her cleverly phrased - and not always true - divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not-charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to strip her of her title once he''s crowned.After the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus''s love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse about the prince''s future bride. Her wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can''t protect her against fate - nor the doomed attraction growing between her and the prince . . .PRAISE FOR VIOLET MADE OF THORNS''An enchanting dark fantasy'' Sabaa Tahir''Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win'' ViTrade ReviewBeautifully vicious. Filled with court machinations and cunning characters, Violet Made of Thorns is a fantasy you won't soon forget. Perfect for the fairytale reader who has always wanted the heroine to grow sharp teeth and bite Prince Charming * Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights *An enchanting dark fantasy that turns tropes upside down while making us fall in love with the titular Violet, whose droll opinions and cunning self-protectiveness offer us a beautifully layered and endlessly fascinating narrator * Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series *Fantasy fans-rejoice! Violet Made of Thorns introduces us to a lush land where dark curses and magic reign. Chen's prose is a delight * Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows *The first thing I wanted to do when I finished Violet Made of Thorns was read it again. The second thing I wanted to do was write down all the moments that made me laugh, shiver, cry, fling the book across the room only to retrieve it five seconds later and apologize because I just can't put it down. Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win. If Gina Chen doesn't write five more of these I will riot * Victoria Lee, author of A Lesson in Vengeance and The Fever King *Violet Made of Thorns is a sharp, witty story told in an unforgettable voice, taking classic fantasy tropes and changing them into something totally new, original, and remarkable * Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf *Entrancing from start to finish. Violet is a one-of-a-kind protagonist, and Gina Chen has spun a consummate fairytale that will have readers gasping and squealing in turn * Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find *Chen weaves a delightful, sparkling tale of a sharp-tongued antiheroine who will have readers rooting for her from page one * June CL Tan, author of Jade Fire Gold *Everything you want from an enemies-to-lovers fantasy starring morally grey characters * BuzzFeed *I was hooked to every page. Gina Chen weaves magic into each sentence * Reach Plc (My LDN) *If you're looking for your next addictive enemies-to-lovers YA fantasy story, look no further than Gina Chen's darkly magical debut . . . Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies * Culturefly *It has everything I look for in a young adult fantasy * My London *Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a sizzling enemies-to-lovers tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies. Enchanting and utterly addictive * Culturefly *A good few recent novels explore the relationships between current fantasy literature and the traditional tales among the foundations of the genre. This is one of the most thoughtful and thought-provoking that I have come across. Quite apart from that, it's a skilfully written and entertaining second world fantasy novel in its own right. Highly recommended, and I look forward to reading whatever Gina Chen writes next * ParSec *

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Book SynopsisThe explosive follow-up to MONSTER and VILLAIN by bestselling author Michael GrantVector may just be the deadliest enemy Dekka and the group will ever face.He is a swarm of disease-bearing insects. His victims are hit with a wide range of supercharged diseases, and are then unable to die, but go on and on in a living hell.With Sam, Astrid and Edilio back to help the them, they form a team known as the Rockborn Gang. The also have a new member: Simone. A blue skinned punk who can fly.But Vector is only just the beginning, and the Rockborn Gang are forced to question if everything they've gone through until now is even real.Perfect for fans of the GONE series, The Darkest Minds and X-Men

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Book SynopsisSet in the same world as A Curse of Salt, a heartbreaking sapphic romantasy inspired by Little Red Riding Hood.A broken treatyA wolf in sheep''s clothing And a love that will need to defy all odds to survive HER RED HOOD CAN''T PROTECT HER HEART . . .A fifty-year-old treaty between pirates and the city of Bray lies in tatters, so Mersey sets out to free her city - and herself - from the clutches of the Heartless King. But when her reckless plan fails, she finds herself captured by the world''s most notorious pirate crew.As Mersey battles between fighting for Bray''s safety and falling into the arms of the ship''s cold-blooded first mate, Golde, she''s soon caught up in the beginnings of a war; one she knows will have disastrous consequences for the people she loves, but just might be the thing to set her free. Amid lies, betrayal and a blossoming love for someone she is supposed to want dead, Mersey is torn between two lives.

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Book SynopsisFilled with magic, heart-wrenching romance and high-stakes adventure, Windwitch is the second fantasy novel in the Witchlands series, and is the action-packed sequel to Truthwitch.Sometimes our enemies become our only allies . . .The Windwitch Prince Merik is presumed dead after a lethal explosion. However, he's scarred but alive. Determined to expose his sister's treachery, he haunts the streets of the royal capital as the Fury, a mysterious vigilante fighting for the weak.Meanwhile, Iseult is cornered by the Bloodwitch Aeduan. She proposes a deal: she’ll return what was stolen from him if he locates Safi, the Truthwitch. Yet unknown to Iseult, there’s a bounty on her head – and Aeduan intends to claim it.Meanwhile, Safi and the Marstoki Empress become entangled with ruthless brigands after surviving a shipwreck. And their captors plan to unleash a brutal war upon the Witchlands . . .Praise for tTrade ReviewTruthwitch is like a cake stuffed full of your favourite fantasy treats: highway robbery, swordplay, deep friendships, treachery, magic, piracy on the high seas, and romance. If you like any or all of the above in the fantasy tales, this book will delight you -- Robin Hobb on TruthwitchSusan Dennard has worldbuilding after my own heart. It’s so good it’s intimidating -- Victoria AveyardA world you'll want to inhabit forever! -- Alexandra Bracken[Dennard] sets scenes so skillfully that the descriptions of the geography become immersive, and the characters continually develop along familiar lines. The plentiful action in this exciting fantasy almost makes it feel like one is in a multiplayer online game -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisFrom USA Today bestselling author Leia Stone, House of Ash and Shadow is the first book in the addictive Gilded City series, about a girl who must battle curses, dark powers, and her own heart. This world of dazzling fae magic and romantic pining is perfect for fans of Wednesday and Holly Black.Seventeen-year-old Fallon Bane was born with a devastating curse: a single touch from another person will cause her excruciating pain. Thus, she has accepted that she will die without ever being kissed, without even hugging her own father, though it breaks her heart every day.But when her beloved father falls ill, she breaks into the magical Gilded City to find a healer fae that can save him. When handsome healer Ariyon Madden agrees to help, everything she knows about herself and her curse changes. Because during her father''s healing, Ariyon reaches out and touches her bare skin. She waits for the agony but it never comes. For the first time in he

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Book SynopsisThe King's Courier Tycho has made a treacherous bargain. Now beholden to the magical scraver who saved King Grey's life, one false move could end everything. Jax escaped his life in Briarlock and traveled with Tycho to Emberfall. But life outside his small village brings unexpected challenges and unlikely adversaries. After years of hating the royal family and their magic, Callyn never expected to be at the Queen's side, with magic at her fingertips. But at the royal court, she can't trust anyone including the man she thought she loved. Cast apart, Tycho, Jax, and Callyn must learn to wield the magic that is dividing their kingdom. As the magical scravers attack from the north and the king's rivals gain strength, time is running out. War is looming. Love is tested. And magic could be the only answer ...

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Book Synopsis'An edge-of-your-seat plot combines with adorable characters to make this a smart, witty and utterly compelling read.' - SIMON JAMES GREEN, author of Boy Like MeEmotions are hard . . . but mind games are the worst.Steven Percival has been thriving. After an idyllic summer with his boyfriend Troy, his emomancy powers are under control and he can't wait to start uni life in London. But things don't exactly go to plan . . .Alongside terrible housemates and frazzled friendships, Steven and Troy are recruited by DEMA for a mission which will bring the buried past crashing to the present and make Steven question his own reality. And who can Steven trust when life turns upside down?The second instalment in this queer YA fantasy trilogy includes plenty of new drama, intrigue and jaw-dropping surprises. It's bound to enchant fans of Alice Oseman, F.T. Lukens and Erik J. Brown.PRAISE FOR OVERTHINK

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Book Synopsis The extraordinary finale to Julie Kagawa's New York Times and internationally bestselling Iron Fey series is here … and the fate of the Nevernever and all the world hangs in the balance. Join Meghan, Ash, Puck, Grimalkin, and the entire Iron Fey cast for this final epic journey into worlds where imagination knows no boundaries… After leaping through the portal to Evenfall, Meghan and her companions find themselves in a terrifying new world where Nightmares roam and glamour is nearly nonexistent. As their magic wanes and the creatures of Evenfall rise against them, the race to find the Nightmare King grows ever more desperate. But what they discover will shake everything they thought they knew to the core. The Nightmare King stirs. A world hangs in the balance. And as twilight descends upon all the realms of Faery, Meghan and her allies must make one more impossible choice.Trade ReviewReaders LOVE Julie Kagawa ‘Absolutely fantastic. It was incredible to be back in the Iron Fey world and reunite with some of my favourite characters!!’ ‘A captivating tale of how old wounds run deep, love, heartbreak and overcoming your inner demons. I highly recommend’ ‘I love this universe and these characters so much!’ ‘If you liked the Iron Fey series you will love this, and if you haven't read Iron Fey yet I urge you to start, Like NOW!’ ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ‘Gripping and unforgettable’ ‘A captivating read full of intriguing characters and plot twists’ ‘An amazing world to get lost in. Amazing writing and fabulous characters. Can't wait to get stuck into the next book’ ‘I am totally hooked’ ‘God, I pretty much devoured this book.’ ‘This book was outstanding… I was totally enthralled.’ ‘I never wanted to leave the beautiful world Julie Kagawa painted.’

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Book SynopsisBloodlines: The Indigo Spell is the heart-stopping third book in the bestselling Bloodlines series by Richelle Mead, set in the world of the soon-to-be global movie sensation, Vampire Academy. A thrilling world of magic, alchemy, vampires and true love awaits . . . Sydney Sage she protects vampire secrets - and human lives.AN ANCIENT MAGIC. A HEART-WRENCHING DECISION . . .In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she is struggling to decide between following her Alchemist teachings - or her heart. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch, a former Alchemist who is now on the run. As Marcus pushes her to rebel, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought.There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as Sydney searches for the person attacking powerful young witches, she realizes that she must embrace her magical bloodTrade ReviewWe're suckers for it! * Entertainment Weekly *An obvious pick for the literary lover of all things bloodsucking * Hollywood Crush, MTV.com *

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Book Synopsis The extraordinary sequel to The Balloon Thief: an epic journey into a world of shadows and trickery where the stakes are even higher ... After the epic battle of The Balloon Thief, Khadija, Jacob and Darian are heroes. But then Khadija learns that her sister, Talia, has been kidnapped and taken to the jinn realm of Al-Ghaib. Khadija and Darian go to her rescue. But Darian is strangely changed since the battle that cost him his heart. Khadija will need all her wits about her if she's to outfox her sister's captor - and perhaps, save the boy she loves . . . The fiery sequel to the celebrated YA fantasy romance The Balloon Thief A dual narrative split between Khadija’s magical quest to rescue her sister, and Jacob’s embroilment in a political mystery Full of ancient djinn, epic adventure and heartrending romance Explores love, politics, equality and racism in a highly original South Asian-inspired fantasy world PRAISE FOR THE BALLOON THIEF: 'An exhilarating adventure' OBSERVER 'Highly relevant yet utterly original' LAUREN JAMES 'A thrilling fantasy' IRISH EXAMINER

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Book Synopsis ‘My new favourite series’ Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy and Spirit Hunters series Return to Julie Kagawa’s beautiful and perilous land of shapeshifters, samurai and demons as Japanese mythology and magic swirl together in the New York Times bestselling author’s brand new adventure. THE TIME OF THE WISH APPROACHES… Yumeko the shapeshifter had one task: take her piece of the ancient and powerful scroll to the Steel Feather temple and prevent the summoning of the great Kami Dragon. But she has a new enemy now. The demon Hakaimono, has escaped and possessed the samurai she thought would protect her, Kage Tatsumi of the Shadow Clan. Hakaimono has done the unthinkable and joined forces with Genno, the Master of Demons, to break his curse and set himself free. But Genno wishes to overthrow the empire and cover the land in darkness. To do that he needs only one thing, the scroll Yumeko is hiding. As the paths of Yumeko and the possessed Tatsumi cross again the entire empire will be thrown into chaos. AND CHAOS WILL DARKEN AN EMPIRE. Readers love Julie Kagawa’s Soul of the Sword! ‘Julie’s writing is pure magic’ ‘It’s breathtaking!’ ‘This book was simply put epic!’ ‘left me on the edge of my seat’ ‘like watching an epic anime’ ‘I cannot wait for the next book’ ‘i love all the Japanese folklore and mythology intertwined within the plot’ ‘I couldn’t resist this book’ ‘exciting and atmospheric’ ‘that ending!’

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Book SynopsisAn enchanting YA novel from Number One bestselling author Jodi Picoult, co-written with her teenage daughter.Delilah knows it''s weird, but she can''t stop reading her favourite fairy tale. Other girls her age are dating and cheerleading. But then, other girls are popular.She loves the comfort of the happy ending, and knowing there will be no surprises.Until she gets the biggest surprise of all, when Prince Oliver looks out from the page and speaks to her.Now Delilah must decide: will she do as Oliver asks, and help him to break out of the book? Or is this her chance to escape into happily ever after? Read between the lines for total enchantment . . .BETWEEN THE LINES, the musical based on the book, is coming to New York''s Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage soon. The soundtrack is available to listen to at www.betweenthelinesmusical.comTrade ReviewProlific and bestselling author Picoult teams up with her teenage daughter to pen a clever YA romance * Publishers Weekly *Unleash the child in you! She [Picoult] has teamed up with her daughter to write an adventure tale for teens, and it has plenty of action and romance to keep younger readers happy . . . * Heat *A brilliantly romantic story of love across a divide in this entertaining and also thought-provoking story about stories, characters and readers . . . Funny, touching and clever, teens will love this unusual love story. * www.lovereading4kids.co.uk *In her first foray into teen fiction, Picoult and her co-author daughter deliver an enjoyable, metafictive twist on the traditional teen-romance novel . . . Book lovers in particular are likely to get a kick out of the blurring of the lines between character and reader, fact and fiction . . . Fizzy, fairy-tale fun * Kirkus Reviews *A tween-age fantasy about a fairy tale that comes to life in its reader's hands * Vogue *Imaginative, moving and full of romance this is the perfect holiday book * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisA thrilling new series based on the hugely successful TV show The Originals, a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries.

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Book SynopsisA would-be queen. A handsome king. A perfect match . . . or is it?When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is thrilled. After all, she''s grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king''s attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true.But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and becoming queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine.From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series comes The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance.Trade Review Praise for The Selection: “Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy

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Book SynopsisAn award-winning short story collection from the author of the must-read DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE trilogy.In Victorian times, goblins offered sumptuous fruits in exchange for maidens'' souls... and were usually successful. But what does it take to tempt today''s savvy young women? Discover the answer in GOBLIN FRUIT. In SPICY LITTLE CURSES a demon and the ambassador to Hell tussle over the soul of a beautiful English girl in India. Matters become complicated when she falls in love and decides to test the curse placed upon her. And in HATCHLING, six days before Esme''s fourteenth birthday, her left eye turns from brown to blue. She little suspects what the change heralds, but her small safe life begins to unravel at once. What does the beautiful, fanged man want with her, and how is her fate connected to a mysterious race of demons?Trade Review'WOW. I wish I had written this book.' * Patrick Rothfuss on DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *'DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE is that rare beast: a novel that takes the familiar and makes it appear startling and new. Taylor has embraced the mythology of angels and reworked it in an extraordinary form, so that by the end of this lyrical, haunting book, I wanted to believe in the existence of these violent, tormented beings. I can hardly wait for the next installment.' * John Connolly DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *Remarkable and beautifully written . . . The opening volume of a truly original trilogy. * Guardian DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *Northern Lights and Pan's Labyrinth in one. * Stylist DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *'You don't want this book to end . . . it's cancelling-weekend-plans, stay-up-all-night-addictive.' * Easy Living DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *Laini Taylor's imagination is vivid. * Financial Times DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *A pacy and inventive tale of a girl with an unknown past and supernatural friends . . . Mesmerising. * Marie Claire DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *Big things are expected of this, the first in a new fantasy trilogy, and we can see why . . . Imaginative and sexy, we couldn't put this down. * Bella DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *Trust us, it's brilliant * Heat DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *A beautifully written novel, reminiscent of Neil Gaiman . . . It is a wonderfully realised world, with fantastic but completely believable characters . . . It is sure to be a huge, and deserved, success. * We Love This Book DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *Thrillingly fresh and new. The smartly plotted, surprising, and fiercely compelling read will hook you from its opening pages. (Seriously, cancel all plans once you begin; you won't want to put it down.) * Entertainment Weekly DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *For once the frenzy over a teen novel is justified. DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE by Laini Taylor is one of those books that blots out reality, so consumed do you become in its fantasy world of chimeras and angels . . . inevitably there is an epic romance but Taylor is a talented writer; this is aeons apart from the usual angels and werewolves dross. * Sunday Telegraph DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *It's the first in a trilogy and I can't wait for the next instalment. * Sun DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE *

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Book SynopsisFrom the authors of A THRONE OF SWANS comes the second in a fierce and soaring fantasy duology.

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Book SynopsisTristan and Dylan have escaped death and conquered destiny. Finally, there is nothing to stop them from being together.But every action has a consequence, and their escape to the real world has caused an imbalance in the afterlife. It's owed two souls -- and it wants them back. When the world of the dead claims Dylan's parents to restore the balance, Dylan and Tristan are offered a terrible bargain: stay together and condemn innocent souls to death, or return to the wasteland to take their place and face separation. Forever. With no place left for them in the world of the living or the dead, will Dylan and Tristan make a heartrending sacrifice?The stunning final instalment of Dylan and Tristan's epic love story, Outcasts is the much-anticipated follow-up to the award-winning Ferryman, and heart-pounding sequel Trespassers. With more than two million copies sold worldwide, Ferryman is a cult sensation in China, staying in the top 10 bestseller chart for three years before securing a Hollywood movie deal in early 2018. Language rights to the Ferryman trilogy have been sold in 14 territories.

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Book SynopsisThe brilliantly imagined coming-of-age fantasy series, Witchlands, continues with Bloodwitch. 'Susan Dennard has worldbuilding after my own heart. It’s so good it’s intimidating' - Victoria Aveyard, author of Red Queen.Here, loyalties will be tested as never before . . .The Bloodwitch Aeduan and Iseult the Threadwitch race for safety, desperate to evade the Raider King. His attempts to subdue the Witchlands are gaining momentum, as his forces sow terror in the mountains, slaughtering innocents. Despite differing goals, Aeduan and Iseult have grown to trust one another in the fight to survive. Yet trust is a tenuous bond . . .When Merik sacrifices himself to save his friends, he’s captured by the Fury. However, Merik isn’t one to give up easily, and he’ll do whatever it takes to protect those he loves. Then, in Marstok, Safi the Truthwitch is helping their empress uncover aTrade ReviewTruthwitch by Susan Dennard is like a cake stuffed full of your favourite fantasy treats: highway robbery, swordplay, deep friendships, treachery, magic, piracy on the high seas, and romance. If you like any or all of the above in the fantasy tales, this book will delight you -- Robin HobbSusan Dennard has worldbuilding after my own heart. It’s so good it’s intimidating -- Victoria AveyardFeaturing vibrant characters and an innovative system of magic, Susan Dennard's Truthwitch is a fast-paced adventure and a wonderful tribute to the power of the binding ties of friendship -- Jacqueline Carey on TruthwitchTruthwitch has it all, strong female characters, adventure, magic, romance, and non-stop action that will leave you breathless -- Maria V. Snyder on TruthwitchEpic fantasy, epic adventure, epic friendship -- Kate Elliot on TruthwitchA world you'll want to inhabit forever! -- Alexandra Bracken on Windwitch[Dennard] sets scenes so skillfully that the descriptions of the geography become immersive, and the characters continually develop along familiar lines. The plentiful action in this exciting fantasy almost makes it feel like one is in a multiplayer online game -- Booklist on WindwitchEmotionally charged . . . complicated politics and personal relationships that are full of surprises -- RT Book Reviews on Windwitch

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Book SynopsisAn absolute must-read for fans of Shadow and BoneYou are accused of crimes against the Code. How do you plead?After failing to escape the Roman metropolis of Londinium with Devyn, her lover, andMarcus, her betrothed, Cassandra wakes in inky darkness to find the ground giving way to sand beneath her feet.All three of them have been carted back to the notorious arena at the heart of the city to stand trial by public vote. Cass knows they must escape at any cost: to warn the Celts of the mysterious blood curse ravaging their kin, to foil the schemes of the imperial councilTo find the fabled Lady of the Lake, the one who could save them all.But even as the jaws of death close in around her, another threat looms in the shadows, a danger she never could have foreseen, a betrayal that could burn down her entire world.Fans of The Hunger Games will revel in this sweeping dystopian adventure set in an alternate fantasy universe where the Roman Empire never fell.Praise for The Once and Future QueTrade ReviewPraise for The Once and Future Queen Series: ‘OH MY HEART AND SOUL … I am still reeling … seriously I would put this series up with the big ones, like Throne of Glass and The Cruel Prince’ Richelle, 5* NetGalley review ‘OMG. I will forever be in love with this series … this author has me as a fan for life’ Penelope, 5* NetGalley review ‘Beautifully written and one of the best dystopian novels I’ve read … an epic journey you won’t forget. I would love to see this made into a film’ Zoe, 5* NetGalley review ‘I couldn’t put it down. There were times when I gasped, when I cried and when I felt my jaw drop. The world Clara O’Connor has woven together is so intricate and real and the storytelling is flawless. Absolutely my favourite series I have read this year’ Jessica, 5* NetGalley review

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Book SynopsisThe Ancient's Game is a thrilling new fantasy where one young woman must compete against the nation's elite for a coveted apprenticeship.Sixteen-year-old Kellan DuCuivre is the descendant of traitors. She never knew her family or which one of them betrayed the isle of Nanseau. Like all people of her class orphaned after the war, Kellan is forbidden from carving magic into metal, a trade known as makecraft. But Kellan has a secret. In the wake of a tragic miscarve, she's been helping her adoptive father, Edgar, run his celebrated makeshop.With Edgar's condition worsening, his shop is on the brink of ruin. To save them both, Kellan strikes a dangerous deal: she must compete against the nation's elite for a coveted spot as a maker's apprentice.But danger lurks at every turn. As Kellan grows closer to the illegitimate son of one of Nanseau's most revered families, something sinister begins targeting the competitors.Amid a crumbling city and a ticking clock, winning won't just be a test of

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling conclusion to the Chaos & Flame YA fantasy duology by New York Times bestselling authors Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton featuring ancient magic, a morally grey villain, and a smouldering enemies-to-lovers romance.Adapting to her new life as the legendary Phoenix, Darling Seabreak has a simple task ahead of her: control Chaos and gather her fellow empyreals, unite the warring great Houses and bring peace to Pyrlanum. As she struggles to navigate the thorny politics of the realm as its new leader, she must also embrace her new form and destiny as the heart of Chaos itself.Meanwhile, stung by Darling''s apparent betrayal, Talon Goldhoard seeks to maintain House Dragon''s position. He wants to bring his stubborn brother back to his rightful place as Regent and also make his traitorous aunt face justice. As he tracks the remaining empyreals, he must also keep his feelings for Darling in check, even if she is closer than ever.But as

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Book SynopsisSeventeen-year-old Eureka's life is taking on dark undercurrents that don't make sense . . .Her mother killed in a freak accident.Her best friend, Brooks, behaving like a stranger.And Ander. The boy with eyes like the ocean who is everywhere she goes.Uncovering her mother's legacy a stone, a locket and an ancient tale of romance and heartbreak Eureka begins to question everything she thought she knew. Only one thing is certain: everything she loves can be washed away.Trade ReviewBeautifully written * Sun *An emotional tale with a mystical twist. Just. Read. It. * Bliss *An epic beginning * Teen Now *With an atmospheric Louisiana setting, and a complex central character in Eureka, this is full of romance, dark magic and danger. A suspenseful and intriguing paranormal romance, Teardrop concludes on a breathless cliffhanger that will leave Kate's many fans eager for the next instalment. * Booktrust *If you loved the Fallen series, you are going to fall head over heels for this epic new saga. * Sugarscape *

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Book SynopsisPicking up the pieces after the chilling events of the previous year isn''t easy, but the Grace siblings are determined to try and get things back to normal - and if that means papering over the cracks, so be it. Summer has had enough of secrets, but sharing a house with someone who's been resurrected from the dead isn't something you want the neighbours to know about. As ex-best friend River wreaks havoc with her twisted spells, can the Graces ever escape the curses that have been tearing their family apart for generations?

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Book SynopsisPicked for BBC Radio 2''s Book ClubEveryone said the Graces were witches.They moved through the corridors like sleek fish, ripples in their wake. Stares followed their backs and their hair.They had friends, but they were just distractions. They were waiting for someone different.All I had to do was show them that person was me.Like everyone else in her town, River is obsessed with the Graces, attracted by their glamour and apparent ability to weave magic. But are they really what they seem? And are they more dangerous than they let on? This beautifully-written thriller will grip you from its very first page.

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Book SynopsisThere''s always a price for defying destiny.''BEAUTIFULLY VICIOUS'' Chloe Gong''AN ENCHANTING DARK FANTASY'' Sabaa TahirViolet is a seer and a liar, influencing the court with her cleverly phrased - and not always true - divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not-charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to banish her once he''s crowned.But when the king orders her to predict Cyrus''s love story for an upcoming ball, Violet accidentally awakens a dreaded curse that could ruin them all. Her wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can''t change her fate - nor the doomed attraction growing between her and the prince . . .The first in a darkly enchanting fantasy duology about a morally grey witch, a cursed prince, and a prophecy that ignites their fate-twisted destinies.PRAISE FOR GINA CHEN''Entrancing'' Joan He''Violet made of thorns isTrade ReviewBeautifully vicious. Filled with court machinations and cunning characters, Violet Made of Thorns is a fantasy you won't soon forget. Perfect for the fairytale reader who has always wanted the heroine to grow sharp teeth and bite Prince Charming * Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights *An enchanting dark fantasy that turns tropes upside down while making us fall in love with the titular Violet, whose droll opinions and cunning self-protectiveness offer us a beautifully layered and endlessly fascinating narrator * Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series *Fantasy fans-rejoice! Violet Made of Thorns introduces us to a lush land where dark curses and magic reign. Chen's prose is a delight * Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows *The first thing I wanted to do when I finished Violet Made of Thorns was read it again. The second thing I wanted to do was write down all the moments that made me laugh, shiver, cry, fling the book across the room only to retrieve it five seconds later and apologize because I just can't put it down. Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win. If Gina Chen doesn't write five more of these I will riot * Victoria Lee, author of A Lesson in Vengeance and The Fever King *Violet Made of Thorns is a sharp, witty story told in an unforgettable voice, taking classic fantasy tropes and changing them into something totally new, original, and remarkable * Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf *Entrancing from start to finish. Violet is a one-of-a-kind protagonist, and Gina Chen has spun a consummate fairytale that will have readers gasping and squealing in turn * Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find *Chen weaves a delightful, sparkling tale of a sharp-tongued antiheroine who will have readers rooting for her from page one * June CL Tan, author of Jade Fire Gold *Everything you want from an enemies-to-lovers fantasy starring morally grey characters * BuzzFeed *I was hooked to every page. Gina Chen weaves magic into each sentence * Reach Plc (My LDN) *If you're looking for your next addictive enemies-to-lovers YA fantasy story, look no further than Gina Chen's darkly magical debut . . . Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies * Culturefly *It has everything I look for in a young adult fantasy * My London *Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a sizzling enemies-to-lovers tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies. Enchanting and utterly addictive * Culturefly *A good few recent novels explore the relationships between current fantasy literature and the traditional tales among the foundations of the genre. This is one of the most thoughtful and thought-provoking that I have come across. Quite apart from that, it's a skilfully written and entertaining second world fantasy novel in its own right. Highly recommended, and I look forward to reading whatever Gina Chen writes next * ParSec *

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Book SynopsisWhen you play with fire, someone always gets burned. The sequel to the cut-throat YA fantasy, Inferno's Heir. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and These Violent Delights.

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Book SynopsisThink you know vampires? Think again . . . With a love triangle splattered with blood and angst, SUCKERS is a steamy romantasy featuring bloodsucking vampires from different cultural traditions around the world.

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Wild is the Witch comes a lush romantic fantasy about forbidden love, the choices we make, and the pull between duty and desire.Tana Fairchild''s fate has never been in question. Her life has been planned out since the moment she was born: she is to marry the governor''s son, Landon, and secure an unprecedented alliance between the witches of her island home and the mainlanders who see her very existence as a threat.Tana''s coven has appeased those who fear their power for years by releasing most of their magic into the ocean during the full moon. But when Tana misses the midnight ritual-a fatal mistake-there is no one she can turn to for help...until she meets Wolfe.Wolfe claims he is from a coven that practices dark magic, making him one of the only people who can help her. But he refuses to let Tana''s power rush into the sea, and instead teaches her his forTrade ReviewPrepare to be bewitched. Achingly beautiful, devastatingly romantic, and deliciously atmospheric, Bring Me Your Midnight casts a powerful spell. * Stephanie Garber *A beautiful-looking, lush and atmospheric YA fantasy with a good dash of romance. * Grimdark Magazine *

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Book SynopsisPower, politics and pirates collide in the second book in the Isles of Storm and Sorrow trilogy.Marianne has never wanted to be a fighter, but with unrest and discord threatening the Twelve Islands, she will have to battle threats both inside and out in an attempt to attain peace for her homeland.A brave heroine. An impossible dilemma. An epic fantasy trilogy set on the high seas.Marianne is now the Viper, but her hopes for peace in the Eastern Isles are being frustrated. The corrupt King remains on the throne, bandits are proving hard to stop and Marianne is not sure who among her crew she can truly trust.For the islands to prosper, the invisible bond that once existed uniting land and sea must be reinstated. There's only one way that can happen - the return of magic. To do that Marianne must put aside all her fears: she must return to her roots, the Western Isles, and call on the power that runs in her blood. She must become a Mage. Only then, can she possibly command the army needed to finally take down the King.The second book in the Isles of Storm and Sorrow trilogy.

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Book SynopsisGet ready for battle… With everyone still healing after their encounter with the Faerie Queen, Ailsa MacAra had hoped to spend time with her long-lost brother. But something strange happened to Cameron in the land of the fae, revealing that the world is under threat. Wicked and powerful forces have come to Ossiana and war is brewing across the continent. There is only one way to stop it: find The Four Treasures and get ready for battle. It’s a race against time, but will the magical objects be enough to defeat a god?

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Book SynopsisAll Ellie Morgan wants is to be with her one true love, Henry. But she’s caught in the middle of a BATTLE as old as SNOWDON itself. A battle between GOOD and EVIL.A WITCHES’ SPELL, cast high on the mountain, has sped up time and made matters MUCH WORSE. The dragons are awake; mythical creatures and evil ghosts have risen. And nearly all of them want Ellie DEAD.Thank heavens for loyal friend George, bestie Rhi and mysterious stranger Davey. Armed with Granny Jones’s potions, Ellie and her companions must set out on a journey to REVERSE THE SPELL, stop the EVIL White Dragon and find Henry.As an eternal winter tightens its grip on Snowdon, Ellie and her friends have just THREE DAYS to SURVIVE and complete their quest.

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Book SynopsisJourney into the magical world of the Snowlands - a collection of snow-globes owned by 12-year-old Zak Power. Along the way, you'll learn fantastic magic tricks you can do as you follow the adventures of Zak and his friends in the infinite worlds of the Snowlands! You'll meet monsters, giants, friends and foes, magical beings, wizards and find out who is responsible for causing the snow to fall within the Snowlands... In Book I, Zak awakes to find himself magically transported into the Snowlands. He soon discovers his quest and goes in search of the mysterious stranger known as the Wanderer. This epic magical fantasy is only just beginning. If you're young or just young-at-heart, get ready for a thrilling ride as you journey into the magic of Snowlands!

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Book SynopsisIcarus and Velvet is a YA Fantasy written by award winning novelist Kate Wiseman. ‘We increased the bounty on angels today,’ my father said. He was shielding his eyes as he squinted up through the ground window at the red, dying sun. ‘Five thousand pecs for a healthy woman or child…’ Humanity has splintered. Over millennia, the Avians of the Clifflands have learned to fly with wings of sky metal. The Subterraneans venture to the surface only to farm in vast glass domes. Between them lies the boundless and savage Wilderness. Suspicion and hostility between their cities shadow every aspect of life in this post-apocalyptic world. Icarus is a Seraphim, rare and destined for greatness. When he is sent on a deadly mission to far-off Subterranean Newtopia, his people’s hopes weigh on him as heavily as the wings on his back, or the bounty he must capture. Velvet is an outcast, shunned throughout Newtopia and protected only by her domineering father’s influence. Unwilling to bend to the patriarchal tyranny of the Elders, she dreams of freedom. Meanwhile, shadowy forces are plotting to overturn the long-simmering stalemate, unleashing conflict that will usher in a new and even darker world order. Threatened with a war that will end their people forever, Icarus and Velvet must struggle to survive. Flung together by fate, they must forge an alliance — or die.

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Book SynopsisHow far would you go to visit that place in your head?All Gemma Young remembers of her childhood are her regular visits to the idyllic, imaginary Neverland before her mother fell sick.When Gemma meets Cole, a disenchanted boy who stirs up more than just memories of her adventures in Neverland, she begins to piece together her half forgotten childhood: her mother sick with longing for Neverland, the accident that ripped her family apart, and her father who abandoned her when she was a child.But now, Gemma’s near-obsessive quest to find her father sends her spiralling deeper into Neverland just like her mother had. As the boundaries blur between the real world and Neverland, Gemma must sift through fact and fiction, discern between truth and make-believe, to find out what happened to her mother and rebuild a new life with her father.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the INTERNATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END.In this gripping sequel to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son, Adam Silvera brings a diverse cast of heroes and villains to life in an alternate New York where some people are born with powers, while others steal them from the blood of endangered magical creatures . . . For fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J Maas.  Now including a limited edition prequel short story starring Ness!Emil and Brighton defied the odds. They beat the Blood Casters and escaped with their lives – or so they thought. When Brighton drank the Reaper's Blood, he believed it would make him invincible, but instead the potion is killing him.In Emil's race to find an antidote that will not only save his brother but

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'It left me tearing through the pages desperate to find out what happens next. This is queer storytelling done right.' -- Calum McSwiggan * Author of Eat Gay Love *'A must-read enemies to lovers' * Gay Times *'A bewitching fantasy packed with heart shattering twists, Brenna Nation has woven a devastating tale about the things we do for love.' * Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls *

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Book SynopsisTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVILis now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh,Cate Blanchett,and many more!Step into the dark and enchanting world of the School for Good and Evil with this stunning companion book.Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling series comes to life in this handbook full of everything students at the School need to learn in order to survive their own fairy tale. With full-colour illustrations the handbook includes character interviews, diary excerpts, brand-new short stories and much, much more.A must-have for all super-fans of the School for Good and Evil.Trade ReviewPraise for THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL: “a fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, and humour… that will keep you turning pages until the end.” Newbury Award-winning author Ann M. Martin “Twill enchant young girls and boys alike with its twisted take on the classic fairytales.” – The Bookbag “dark, funny and entertaining” – Teenlibrarian.co.uk “Amazing!!! Brilliant!!! PERFECTO!!! Mindblowing!!! Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.” Ava “This book is amazing!! It really kept me up all night and I could not wait to finish it! GO AND READ IT. SERIOUSLY. GO, GO, GO!” Anna, Goodreads

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