Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance
Penguin Random House Children's UK Heir of Storms
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HarperCollins Focus Destined for Doon
Book SynopsisIn this sequel to Doon, Kenna Reid has made a horrible mistake—choosing to follow her dreams of Broadway instead of staying in the enchanted land of Doon. But when Duncan, prince of Doon, appears with an urgent message from Veronica, MacKenna is given a second chance at Doon and true love. With an evil magic lurking across Doon, and MacKenna’s destiny entwined with the cure, can she make peace with her decisions, or will she succumb them.One year after the events that took MacKenna and her best friend Veronica to the magical land of Doon, Kenna is rethinking her decision to walk away from her friend, Doon, and the highland prince of her dreams - Duncan. To make everything worse, she''s received her Calling—proof she and Duncan are each other''s one true love— especially when visions of the very alluring Doonish prince appear right before she goes on stagTrade ReviewPraise for the Doon Series “… musical-theater fans will rejoice to see two heroines so well versed in their world, who drop references to many well-loved Broadway productions as they stumble their way through a medieval village, out of the mists and out of time.” – Booklist * Booklist *Praise for the Doon Series “… this retelling of Brigadoon is a dessert bar of YA romance awesomeness.”- USA Today * USA Today *Praise for the Doon Series “… those looking for a bit of escapism will find this book to be an enjoyable read.” - School Library Journal * School Library Journal *
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HarperCollins Focus Ignite the Sun
Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, there was something called the sun … In a kingdom ruled by a witch, the sun is just part of a legend about Light-filled days of old. But now Siria Nightingale is headed to the heart of the darkness to try and restore the Light—or lose everything trying.Sixteen-year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun. That’s because Queen Iyzabel shrouded the kingdom in shadow upon her ascent to the throne, with claims it would protect her subjects from the dangerous Light.The Darkness has always left Siria uneasy, and part of her still longs for the stories of the Light-filled days she once listened to alongside her best friend Linden, told in secret by Linden’s grandfather. But Siria’s need to please her strict and demanding parents means embracing the dark and heading to the royal city—the very center of Queen Izybel’s power—for a chance aTrade Review'An original, deftly crafted, and fully entertaining fantasy fiction novel for ages 13 and older, 'Ignite The Sun' by Hanna C. Howard is especially and unreservedly recommended for middle school, high school, and community library YA Fiction collections.' -- Midwest Book Review September 2020 * Midwest Book Review *'Fantasy lovers will enjoy this tale of family, conflict, and finding out where in the world one might truly belong. Adventurers will also enjoy following redheaded Siria's travels as she finishes her fourth and last year at the Golden Brook school. It seems like yesterday she was home with her best friend, brown-skinned Linden, listening to old man Yarrow tell stories about the myth of the Sun, before the Queen enveloped the world in shadow. Tomorrow she'll go to the Queen's Court, hoping to be chosen and make her parents proud. But she is spirited away in the night, driven to the Court early with other girls who have brightly colored hair. The Queen will do anything to find the Sun Child so she can keep her from fulfilling the prophecy. Siria stands on the stage with the others, fighting the heat and dashing the hopes of her parents as she suddenly explodes in a blaze of light. Now she is on the run, fleeing an angry Queen and trying to survive being bright in a land of dark while learning how to become what she really is. Fans of Jeanne DuPrau's 'Books of Ember' series will appreciate the action and adventure, and readers of Scott Westerfeld's 'Uglies' series will enjoy the coming-of-age questing and questioning expressed so well by the main character. VERDICT This well-paced fantasy will leave readers hoping for a second book to continue the saga; recommended for teen and older tween libraries.' -- School Library Journal, August 2020, Cathleen Ash, Manor H.S. Lib., TX * School Library Journal *An absorbing tale of triumph and self-discovery. * Kirkus Reviews *Fantasy lovers will enjoy this tale of family, conflict, and finding out where in the world one might truly belong ... This well-paced fantasy will leave readers hoping for a second book to continue the saga. * School Library Journal *Hanna Howard's debut sparkles like sunbeams across deep water, putting a literal spin on 'light vs dark' while breathing fresh life into banshees, witches, and nymphs. With imaginative world building, enchantingly bold magic, and a compelling pace, it's an adventure worthy of any fairy tale enthusiast's bookshelf. * A.G. Howard, #1 NYT and INTL bestselling author of The Splintered Series *How do you ignite the sun in a world teeming with darkness? Howard explores the answer in this lyrical fairy tale that feels at once familiar and fresh. Her innovative world is filled with fascinating characters that will stick in your heart long after you turn the final page. A vivid story, beautifully told. * Joanna Ruth Meyer, acclaimed author of Echo North and Beyond the Shadowed Earth *Original, deftly crafted, and fully entertaining. * Midwest Book Review *
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St Martin's Press Ruby Red 1 Ruby Red Trilogy
Book SynopsisGwyneth Shepherd''s sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. But unexpectedly, it is Gwyneth who in the middle of class takes a sudden spin to a different era!Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her birth date to ward off suspicion about her ability, brush up on her history, and work with Gideonthe time traveler from a similarly gifted family that passes the gene through its male line, and whose presence becomes, in time, less insufferable and more essential. Together, Gwyneth and Gideon journey through time to discover who, in the 18th century and in contemporary London, they can trust.Kerstin Gier''s Ruby Red is young adult novel full of fantasy and romance.
£10.79
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Belladonna
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Foxglove
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£18.00
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers New Moon
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Eclipse
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£15.29
Little, Brown & Company Muse of Nightmares Strange the Dreamer
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Little, Brown & Company Muse of Nightmares Strange the Dreamer
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£17.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Kingdom of the Feared
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Kingdom of the Feared
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£11.69
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Seven Faceless Saints
Book SynopsisDiscover what’s lurking in the shadows in this dark fantasy debut with a murder-mystery twist—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco. In the city of Ombrazia, saints and their disciples rule with terrifying and unjust power, playing favorites while the unfavored struggle to survive. After her father’s murder at the hands of the Ombrazian military, Rossana Lacertosa is willing to do whatever it takes to dismantle the corrupt system: tapping into her powers as a disciple of Patience, joining the rebellion, and facing the boy who broke her heart. As the youngest captain in the history of Palazzo security, Damian Venturi is expected to be ruthless and strong and to serve the saints with unquestioning devotion. But three years spent fighting in a never-ending war have left him with deeper scars than he wants to admit…and a fear of confronting the girl he left behind. Now a murderer stalks Ombrazia&rs
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Seven Faceless Saints
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Jimmy Patterson Kingdom of the Wicked 1
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Poppy Books The in Between
Book SynopsisThis heartbreaking story—perfect for fans of If I Stay and Five Feet Apart—follows a girl swept up in the magic of her first love, until it all comes to a tragic end that might lead her into the afterlife itself. Soon to be a motion picture on Paramount+ starring Joey King! After bouncing around in foster homes for most of her childhood, seventeen-year-old Tessa Jacobs doesn’t believe she deserves love—not from her adoptive parents, and certainly not from anyone at school. But everything changes when she has a chance encounter with Skylar, a senior from a neighboring town who’s a true romantic. Their budding relationship quickly leads to the kind of passion you only see in the movies. As her heart begins to open, Tessa's beliefs about love begin to change. When tragedy strikes, Tessa wakes up alone in a hospital room with no memory of how she got there. And then she learns the horrifying news: Skylar
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Daughter of Smoke Bone 1
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Little, Brown & Company The Devil Is a PartTimer Vol. 7 Novel
Book SynopsisA door-to-door fraudster arrives in the neighborhood, swindling Urushihara! Already strapped for cash, Maou visits the office to contest the transaction, only to find himself tongue-tied at their vehement refusal! Unable to face the heat, is Maou truly out forty-five thousand yen?! Not if the Hero has anything to say about it... Other adventures await Maou and the crew in this volume of short stories--from becoming new cat owners to a family shopping trip to the story of how Chiho met Maou.
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Little, Brown & Company Kingdom of the Wicked Box Set
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Not Stated The Stolen Heir Boxed Set
Book Synopsis #1 New York Times Bestseller! Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, in this gorgeous hardcover boxed set from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black. A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both. Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There, she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge. Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world. There, she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She bel
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Stolen Heir
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Dream by the Shadows Deluxe Limited Edition
£18.38
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Dream by the Shadows Standard Edition
£19.60
Little, Brown Book Group Midnight Sun
Book SynopsisIt's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of viewTrade ReviewI can absolutely recommend you join the hype. * Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Guardian *People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there * Time *A literary phenomenon. * New York Times *Meyer is genuinely invested Edward and Bella, and their dream of a shared life, and her devotion is infectious * Telegraph *As a Twilight series obsessed teenager back in the early 00s, being able to re-read this story now from Edwards point of view gives me *all the feels*. * The Bookseller *
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Little, Brown Book Group Within These Wicked Walls
Book SynopsisA REESE WITHERSPOON YA BOOK CLUB PICK!INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER''Lauren Blackwood''s can''t-miss debut is a magical, Ethiopian-inspired remix of Jane Eyre'' Harper''s BazaarWhat the heart desires, the house destroys... Andromeda is a debtera - an exorcist hired to cleanse households of the Evil Eye. She would be hired, that is, if her mentor hadn''t thrown her out before she could earn her license. Now her only hope is to find a Patron - a rich, well-connected individual who will vouch for her abilities. When a handsome heir named Magnus reaches out to hire her, she takes the job without question. Never mind that he''s rude and eccentric, that the contract comes with outlandish rules, and that the many previous debteras had quit before her. If Andromeda wants to earn a living, she has no choice. But this is a job like no other, and Magnus is hiding far more than she hasTrade ReviewAn intricate magic system, a grimly humorous Black heroine, AND a heart-thumping romance? This book leaves nothing wanting * Jordan Ifueko, New York Times bestselling author of Raybearer *Fierce, eerie and heartfelt... a romantic and spine-chilling reimagining of a classic. I loved every creepy, swoon-worthy moment of it * Laura E. Weymouth, author of The Light Between Worlds *Within These Wicked Walls adds a haunting new landscape and a chilling curse to Jane Eyre's magnetic romance and searing chemistry. A Gothic retelling, and a true original * Anna Bright, author of The Beholder *
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Little, Brown Book Group Wildblood
Book SynopsisA Most Anticipated Book of 2023 By Readers on Goodreads!A thrilling Jamaican inspired fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Lauren BlackwoodEighteen-year-old Victoria is a Wildblood. Kidnapped at the age of six and manipulated by the Exotic Lands Touring Company, she''s worked as a tour guide ever since with a team of fellow Wildbloods who take turns using their magic to protect travellers in a jungle teeming with all the ghostly monsters of Jamaican legend.When the boss denies Victoria the promotion that was promised to her in favour of Dean, her backstabbing ex, Victoria is determined to prove herself. Her magic may be the most powerful on the team, but she''s the wrong image the boss wants to send their new client, Laertes Thorn, a renowned goldminer determined to reach an untouched gold supply deep in the jungle.Thorn is everything Victoria isn''t - confident, impossibly kind, and so handsome he leaves her speechless. And whTrade ReviewA lyrically told story of healing after trauma and finding home, Wildblood is as fierce as it is beautiful, and as hopeful as it is heartbreaking * Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf *Wildblood is a poignant, thrilling, emotionally complex story of love and sacrifice. Victoria's tense journey through the haunted jungle is filled with terror and beauty, both supernatural and human, and will grip you until the very last page * L. Penelope, award-winning author of the Earthsinger Chronicles *Goodreads, "Readers' Most Anticipated Books of 2023" and "2023's Most Anticipated Young Adult Books"Book Riot, "Your Guide to Winter 2023 YA Books: January-March"Tor.com, "New Young Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy for January & February 2023"Deliberately paced and built with setting-specific terms and legends, this is a lush fantasy for fans of The Gilded Ones or Children of Blood and Bone * Booklist *A page-turning adventure set in a vividly imagined world * Kirkus Reviews *Blackwood's creativity shines through via the Jamaica-based jungle setting, which overflows with spirits and creatures of legend. It's an intense, socially conscious narrative featuring a compassionate and resilient protagonist * Publishers Weekly *A thrilling, Jamaican inspired fantasy * Cosmopolitan magazine, best new books *
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Little, Brown Book Group So Let Them Burn
Book Synopsis''Clever and utterly fresh. So Let Them Burn takes the fantasy genre and soars into brilliant new heights'' Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights''With fierce protagonists and compelling conflicts, So Let Them Burn is a YA fantasy to root for!'' Namina Forna, author of The Gilded Ones trilogy''A complex, thought-provoking, thoroughly enjoyable read'' Irish TimesWhip-smart and immersive, this Jamaican-inspired fantasy follows a gods-blessed heroine who''s forced to choose between saving her sister or protecting her homeland - perfect for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and Fourth Wing.Faron Vincent can channel the power of the gods. Five years ago, she used her divine magic to liberate her island from its enemies, the dragon-riding Langley Empire. But now, at seventeen, Faron is all powered up with no wars to fight. She''s a legend to her people and a nuisance to Trade ReviewClever and utterly fresh. So Let Them Burn takes the fantasy genre and soars into brilliant new heights, subverting expectations and hitting every mark. Kamilah Cole is a wordsmith through and through * Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights *By turns hopeful and devastating, So Let Them Burn is a masterful debut with a blazing heart. I was captivated from beginning to end by Cole's sharp, clever prose and by her protagonists - two remarkable sisters with an unforgettable bond * Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief *Gods, dragons, and mechanoids all war against each other in a deeply imaginative and fantastical twist on colonization and island history. With fierce protagonists and compelling conflicts, So Let Them Burn is a YA fantasy to root for! * Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones trilogy *Dragons and gods, magic and power, So Let Them Burn is a thrilling epic about family, strength, and the real costs of war. Masterfully told, this exceptional debut is destined to be an instant classic for all adventure-filled fantasy fans. Truly DAZZLING, I am OBSESSED. * Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys *[A] sparkling debut . . . Told through compelling dual perspectives, this YA novel explores identity, queer love and the nuances of sibling dynamics. Both action-packed and full of heart, it's the kind of immersive story you can get really lost in. * Diva magazine *SO LET THEM BURN is an intricate, immersive, and utterly exhilarating fantasy that snatched me up from the first page and did not set me down again until the last. Completely magical--I loved it. * Sarah Underwood, author of Lies we Sing to the Sea *Beautifully imagined and gorgeously written, SO LET THEM BURN is a thrilling epic fantasy that explores themes of colonialism, sacrifice, and love in a lush world of scheming gods and ancient dragons, brutal war and breathtaking magic. At the book's heart is the relationship between sisters Faron and Elara-two brave, complex young women whose fierce love for each other could plunge their entire world into chaos. An impressive, captivating debut, sure to win over readers' hearts just as completely as it did mine. * Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of FURYBORN *Kamilah Cole blazes onto the scene with this absorbing and utterly magical debut, a novel as searing and illuminating as dragonfire (IYKYK). A triumph of epic fantasy, you'll be consumed by the world Cole has created and the fierce sisterhood at its center until the very last page * Jenny Hollander, author of EVERYONE WHO CAN FORGIVE ME IS DEAD *Tender, witty, and with a plot that will keep you glued to the page, So Let Them Burn is a beautiful exploration of what happens after becoming the chosen one - and how even when the legend ends, the story doesn't. * Hannah F. Whitten, author of The Wilderwood Duology *A riveting adventure, a deft exploration of colonialism, and a deeply moving tale of a fierce and complex sisterly bond. So Let Them Burn will keep you up all night reading, and then linger with you for long after the final page. * “A riveting adventure, a deft exploration of colonialism, and a deeply moving tale of a fierce and complex sisterly bond. So Let Them Burn will keep you up all night reading, and then linger with you for long after the final page.” —Ava Reid, award-winning and internationally bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman, Juniper & Thorn, and A Study in Drowning *What happens after the chosen one wins the war? So Let Them Burn explores the aftermath of victory, contending with the responsibility and impossible pressure of power. Kamilah Cole's sweeping, heart-pounding debut is a book about bonds: between warrior and country, rider and dragon, chosen one and the gods, and, perhaps most importantly, the complicated yet impenetrable bond between sisters. With characters who will grip you by the throat, a skillful commentary on colonialism, and an immersive world filled with dragons, danger, and deception, So Let Them Burn is a remarkable addition to the fantasy canon, establishing Cole as a powerful new voice in the genre. * Adrienne Tooley, author of Sweet & Bitter Magic and The Third Daughter *Kamilah Cole has crafted a captivating story of sisterhood, defying fate, and the brutal effects of colonialism. With deft prose and stellar worldbuilding, this is an excellent new addition to YA fantasy. * Tara Sim, author of The City of Dusk *So Let Them Burn elevates the game, asking hard questions about the power and agency of a chosen one whose destiny has been seemingly fulfilled. By the time you see the claws, they're already around your throat * Margaret Owen, New York Times bestselling author of Little Thieves and The Merciful Crow *Kamilah Cole's So Let Them Burn set my soul on fire in the best way possible! Cole weaves an enthralling tale by way of an authentic and complex sibling relationship that swallowed me whole from the first page. So Let Them Burn is a blazing debut from an impeccable storyteller. * Terry J. Benton-Walker, bestselling author of Blood Debts *A spellbinding debut set in a rich, immersive world, So Let Them Burn is ultimately about love - romantic, platonic, and familial. At the same time, though, it's a story with teeth. Cole weaves a powerful narrative full of captivating lore, meddling gods, and young women willing to do whatever it takes. A heart-pounding delight. * M.K. Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints *Morally ambiguous and absolutely magical Black girls take the fate of their world into their own hands in this action-packed, cleverly crafted fantasy that will leave readers clamoring to know what happens next. * Booklist *Cole's astute prose brings the world and its characters, who are predominantly Black, to life in refreshing and complex ways as it highlights themes of family, patriotism, war, identity, and sacrifice. An engaging new voice and a Caribbean-inspired fantasy to savor * Kirkus *Via the sisters' expertly balanced dual POVs, each imbued with a lushly wrought, moving, and action-packed narrative, Cole delivers a raucously enjoyable debut that provides an insightful look into the ways in which violence and colonization can affect a populace long after a war has ended * Publishers Weekly *A complex, thought-provoking, thoroughly enjoyable read * Irish Times *Both action-packed and full of heart, it's the kind of immersive story you can get really lost in * Diva magazine *
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Little, Brown Book Group This Ends in Embers
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Raybearer and Fourth Wing, this astonishing sequel to the bestselling novel So Let Them Burn doesn't hold back. After all, there are no easy endings in war-especially when sisters are forced to fight on opposite sides.
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Little, Brown Book Group Voice of the Ocean
Book Synopsis''Delivers an enchanting tale of siren princess Celeste, weaving magic, mystery, and heart-stopping adventure beneath the waves'' Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFrom popular content creator Kelsey Impicciche, Voice of the Ocean follows a daring young siren who defies her people to save a human prince, unearthing ancient magic and igniting a dangerous romance amidst treacherous waters.As the youngest daughter of the Siren queen, Celeste''s life is tightly controlled. Desperate to prove her worth, she intends to join the Chorus - an elite group of siren warriors. With her final test on the horizon, Celeste must finally gain control over her temperamental Song. But when Celeste encounters a seemingly harmless ship, helmed by the intriguing Prince Raiden Sharp, her path veers towards forbidden waters.Believing the handsome sailor to be innocent of any wrongdoing, Celeste defies Siren law to save Raiden''s life - despite knowing he is the son of a king who has murdered many of her kindred. The penalty for Celeste''s betrayal should be death, but the queen offers her an alternative: right her wrong by assassinating the prince. Determined to first discover the truth behind the prince''s clandestine mission, Celeste agrees to become human.The human world is nothing like she expected, nor is the prince the charming and noble man she assumed him to be. But as Celeste finds her place aboard the ship, friendships - and attraction - begin to grow. Will Celeste be able to save herself? Or will her choices unravel a kingdom, devastating sirens and humans alike?
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Little, Brown Book Group Invision Chronicles of Nick
Book SynopsisOne boy . . . Many demons.Think your life is complicated and confusing? Nick Gautier was born to bring about the end of the world . . . it''s not easy being the heir of a demon overlord.But Nick is determined to thwart his destiny and get into a good college. To be more than his genetics and prophecy foretell. No one is ever going to tell this stubborn Cajun who and what he really is. Or how to live his life. Not even the Fates of the Universe. But now that he and his team of ancient gods and demons have claimed the Eye of Ananke and he sees the missteps of the future, he has to battle the demons within that are far deadlier and more treacherous than any he''s battled before. All the while his arch nemesis is back and determined to reclaim his place as the harbinger for Armageddon. Even if it means killing Nick and barbecuing everyone he loves to do so.A Chronicles of Nick novelsherrilynkenyon.co.ukTrade Review[A] publishing phenomenon . . . [Sherrilyn Kenyon is] the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene . . . Just one example of arguably the most in-demand and prolific authors in America these days. - Publishers Weekly
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Little, Brown Book Group Anatomy A Love Story
Book SynopsisAn unmissable, sweeping gothic tale full of mystery and romance about a wilful female surgeon, a resurrection man who sells bodies for a living, and the buried secrets they must uncover together. Perfect for fans of addictive, gorgeously written historical fiction with adventurous heroines. Trade ReviewIrreverent, intelligent and smart, Dana Schwartz is one of the brightest of the next generation of young writers -- Neil Gaiman, No. 1 New York Times bestselling authorLionhearted heroine you'll root for from page one? Check. Dark academia vibes? Check. Cheeky romantic banter that will make you blush? Check, check and CHECK. Read this gripping, ridiculously clever tale only if you're fully prepared to be haunted by its revelations about life and death while also swooning at the idea of flirting with someone in an open grave -- Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling authorA fast-paced, utterly engrossing tale of mystery, romance, and cadavers...I grinned, I gasped, I cried and ended this book breathless and craving more -- Alwyn Hamilton, New York Times bestselling authorDiabolically delightful. A love story, a murder mystery, and a horror novel bound up together in ghoulish stitches -- Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling authorSchwartz's magical novel is at once gripping and tender, and the intricate plot is engrossing as the reader tries to solve the mystery. She doesn't miss a beat in either the characterization or action, scattering clues with a delicate, precise hand. This is, in the end, the story of the anatomy of the human heart * Booklist (starred review) *...an intimate look at how society decides who is worth healing and who is worth exploiting in the name of science * Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books *
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Little, Brown Book Group Immortality A Love Story
Book Synopsis INSTANT NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!The eagerly-anticipated sequel to Dana Schwartz''s Reese''s Book Club Winter YA Pick and No.1 New York Times bestselling gothic romance, Anatomy: A Love StoryHazel Sinnett is alone and half-convinced the events of the year before - the immortality, Beecham''s vial - were a figment of her imagination. She doesn''t even know if Jack is alive or dead. All she can really do now is treat patients and maintain Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her.When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: Hazel has been specifically requested to be the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly granddaughter of King George III. Soon Hazel is dragged into the glamour and romance of a court where everyone has something to hide, especially the enigmatic, brilliant members of a social club known as the Companions to the Death.As Hazel''s work entangles her more and more with the British court, she realizes that her own future as a surgeon isn''t the only thing at stake for her. Malicious forces are at work in the monarchy, and Hazel may be the only one capable of setting things right.Praise for Anatomy: A Love Story:''Irreverent, intelligent, and smart. Dana Schwartz is one of the brightest of the next generation of young writers'' Neil Gaiman''A fast-paced, utterly engrossing tale of mystery, romance, and cadavers'' Alwyn Hamilton''Diabolically delightful. A love story, a murder mystery, and a horror novel bound up together in ghoulish stitches'' Maureen Johnson
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Little, Brown Book Group Immortality A Love Story
Book SynopsisThe eagerly-anticipated sequel to Dana Schwartz''s Reese''s Book Club Winter YA Pick and No.1 New York Times bestselling gothic romance, Anatomy: A Love StoryHazel Sinnett is alone. She''s half-convinced the events of the year before - the immortality, Beecham''s vial - were a figment of her imagination. She doesn''t even know if Jack is alive or dead. All she can really do is run her free clinic, helping people and maintaining Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her.When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: Hazel has been specifically requested to be the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly daughter of King George IV. Soon Hazel is dragged into the glamour and romance of a court where everyone has something to hide, especially the ladies of the princess''s close circle, who never seem to stay hurt for long . . .Meanwhile, Jack Currer has been trying
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Little, Brown Book Group Immortality A Love Story
Book SynopsisINSTANT NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!The eagerly-anticipated sequel to Dana Schwartz''s Reese''s Book Club Winter YA Pick and No.1 New York Times bestselling gothic romance, Anatomy: A Love StoryHazel Sinnett is alone and half-convinced the events of the year before - the immortality, Beecham''s vial - were a figment of her imagination. She doesn''t even know if Jack is alive or dead. All she can really do now is treat patients and maintain Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her.When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: Hazel has been specifically requested to be the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly granddaughter of King George III. Soon Hazel is dragged into the glamour and romance of a court where everyone has something to hide, especially the enigmatic, brilliant members of a social club known as the Companions to the Death.<
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Thousand Steps into Night
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Chee once again creates a lush fantasy world that revolves around a girl discovering her own power…[and] never takes the path that’s expected.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Intricate plotting; a vivid, multifaceted cast; and immersive worldbuilding provide plenty for readers to sink their teeth into in this triumphant fantasy.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Unexpected and inventive.” — Horn Book Magazine
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Harlequin Teen Legion The Talon Saga 4
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Random House USA Inc Blood and Chocolate
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Penguin Putnam Inc Bound by Sword and Spirit
Book SynopsisGame of Thrones meets Shadow and Bone in the final book in this action-packed fantasy from Andrea Robertson, the internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series.THE FINAL BATTLEAra and her companions are separated, and the world is in danger. The evil Vokkans are continuing their conquest of Saetlund and the world Ara is meant to protect. The only thing that can stop the wizards and the destroyer, Vokk, is Ara and her Loreknights. But she still has many to find.Teth is captured—thrown into prison with none other than their betrayer, Prince Eamon. While he struggles with a shocking secret from his past, he must determine whether he can trust his former friend to help turn the tables on the dark wizards. Meanwhile, Eamon has to gather all his courage and wit to enact a secret plan to help his sister and redeem himself—no matter what.As a battle to save their world approaches, Ara and her friends must rally their
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Penguin Random House Children's UK TORMENT
Book SynopsisBut the more she discovers, the more she suspects Daniel is hiding something.What if Daniel's version of the past isn't true?Is it really their destiny to be together?Or is Luce actually meant to be with someone else?The thrilling sequel to the international bestseller, Fallen.Trade ReviewBreathtaking * Shout *Twilight fans are gonna love this spook-tastic new book * Top of the Pops *After reading Fallen, I just knew I had to read the book that followed. Torment was everything I expected it to be. It was as good as the first - packed with twice as much the suspense, action and love * Gripped Into Books *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Time After Time
Book SynopsisCalling Anna and Bennett's romance long distance is an understatement. She's from 1995 Chicago, and he's a time traveller from 2012 San Francisco. They never should have met, but they did. They fell in love, even though they knew they shouldn''t. And they found a way to stay together, against all the odds.It's not perfect, of course. Bennett is forced to skip parts of his own present in order to be with Anna in hers, and he''s unable to stay in the past for more than brief periods of time. But they''re sure they can make it work, somehow . . . until Bennett witnesses a single event he never should have seen, and certainly never expected to. Will the decisions he makes from that point on cement a future that both Anna and Bennett are desperate to avoid?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Unforgiven
Book SynopsisHigh school can be hell.Cam knows what it's like to be haunted. He's spent more time in Hell than any angel ever should. And his freshest Hell is high school, where Lilith, the girl he can't stop loving, is serving out a punishment for his crimes. Cam made a bet with Lucifer: he has fifteen days to convince the only girl who really matters to him to love him again. If he succeeds, Lilith will be allowed back into the world, and they can live their lives together. But if he fails . . . there's a special place in Hell just for him. Tick-tock.The long-awaited new novel in the global bestselling Fallen series.Trade ReviewKate delivers for her fans . . . and keeps suspense high enough to keep readers turning pages. * Kirkus Reviews *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Teardrop
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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Penguin Random House Children's UK Trust Me
Book SynopsisMalorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults, including the Noughts & Crosses series, Thief and a science-fiction thriller, Chasing the Stars. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a BAFTA-award-winning BBC production of Pig-Heart Boy and a Pilot Theatre stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz of Noughts & Crosses. There is also a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses, with Roc Nation (Jay-Z's entertainment company) curating the soundtrack as executive music producer. In 2005 Malorie was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children's books. In 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children's literature, and between 2013 and 2015 she was the Children's Laureate. Most recently Malorie wrote for the Doctor Who series on BBC One, and the fifth novel in her Noughts & Crosses series,
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Hawthorn Crown
Book SynopsisEvery story needs a hero. Every hero needs a friend.Carla never believed Aoife''s tales of fairies, monsters and changeling girls. But she faithfully followed her best friend down into the dangerous fairy world - to rescue a boy, and save a kingdom. Until Aoife sent Carla spinning back to the human world, terrified for her safety. But as Aoife faces demons and death alone, Carla has her own battles at home - creatures to defeat and boys to protect. And it''s not long before the promised war between humans and fairies explodes onto the fields of rural Ireland.Whilst Aoife will fight for the Hawthorn Crown in the Land of the Young, Carla must use all her ingenuity and skill to protect the village she grew up in - the village she loves.Every story needs its heroes . . .
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Fallen
Book SynopsisSOME ANGELS ARE DESTINED TO FALL.Instant. Intense. Weirdly familiar . . .The moment Luce looks at Daniel she knows she has never felt like this before. Except she can''t shake the feeling that she has . . . and with him - a boy she doesn''t remember ever setting eyes on.Will her attempt to find out why enlighten her - or destroy her?Dangerously exciting and darkly romantic. Fallen is a thrilling story about forbidden love.Trade ReviewThis thriller is dark and romantic, an absolute blinder of a book. Every teenage girl (and her mum) is going to want to read it * The Sun *Imaginative and very sexy * Bella *Readers who prefer paranormal romance will adore Fallen by Lauren Kate * Irish Independent *Bursting with emotion, this is a roller coaster story of unbridled and dangerous desires * Love Reading *This is a gothic love story featuring fallen angels and forbidden love (a winning formula) that will thrill and delight in equal measure * Fantasy Book Review *
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Faber & Faber Traitor to the Throne
Book SynopsisReader Reviews:''Phenomenal!''''Cracking original fantasy.''''Wonderful.''''Thrilling . . . Truly recommended!''''Enthralling.''''A powerful story of love, murder and rebellion .''The second installment of this highly-acclaimed trilogy, Traitor to the Throne throws the irrepressible Amani into a world of espionage, harems, and the Sultan himself.** Pre-order Alwyn Hamilton''s glittering new fantasy thriller The Notorious Virtues now **This is not about blood or love. This is about treason.Nearly a year has passed since Amani and the rebels won their epic battle at Fahali. Amani has come into both her powers and her reputation as the Blue-Eyed Bandit, and the Rebel Prince''s message has spread across the desert - and some might say out of control. But when a surprise encounter turns into a brutal kidnapping, Amani finds herself betrayed in the cruellest manner possible. Stripped of her powers and her identity, and torn from the man she loves, Amani must return to her desert-girl''s instinct for survival. For the Sultan''s palace is a dangerous one, and the harem is a viper''s nest of suspicion, fear and intrigue. Just the right place for a spy to thrive... But spying is a dangerous game, and when ghosts from Amani''s past emerge to haunt her, she begins to wonder if she can trust her own treacherous heart.Praise for the series:Sheer escapism.' GuardianWinning.' New York Times
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Faber & Faber The Curses The Graces
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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Faber & Faber The Notorious Virtues
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