Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

Book SynopsisThe Princess Rose battles to save her kingdom from the curse of a demon in this spellbinding retelling of Sleeping Beauty from E. K. Johnston, author of A Thousand Nights.

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Book SynopsisThe highwayman came riding Riding riding The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-doorLiz just wants to be normal. Her life is anything but.Seven years ago Liz lost her mother and ten years' worth of memories. When she inherits the infamous Highwayman Inn, she hopes the move will be a fresh start. Then she meets Zachary. Zachary who haunts her by night and in dreams; who makes her question everything she is and wants to be; who seems scarcely real yet makes her feel so alive.Inspired by Alfred Noyes' classic poem The Highwayman', Glimpse is a ghost story, a love story, and a story of a girl fighting for her future by confronting her terrible past.

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Book SynopsisQuite by accident, September has been crowned as Queen of Fairyland - but she inherits a Kingdom in chaos.The magic of a Dodo''s egg has brought every King, Queen, or Marquess of Fairyland back to life, each with a fair and good claim on the throne, each with their own schemes and plots and horrible, hilarious, hungry histories. In order to make sense of it all, and to save their friend from a job she doesn''t want, A-Through-L and Saturday devise a Royal Race, a Monarckical Marathon, in which every outlandish would-be ruler of Fairyland will chase the Stoat of Arms across the whole of the nation - and the first to seize the poor beast will seize the crown.Caught up in the madness are the changelings Hawthorn and Tamburlaine, the combat wombat Blunderbuss, the gramophone Scratch, the Green Wind, and September''s parents, who have crossed the universe to find their daughter...Trade ReviewOne of the most extraordinary works of fantasy, for adults or children, published so far this century * Time *A glorious balancing act between modernism and the Victorian fairy tale, done with heart and wisdom -- Neil GaimanValente is making new myths right now, before our eyes. Don't miss the show -- Lev GrossmanA mad, toothsome romp of a fairy tale - full of oddments, whimsy and joy -- Holly BlackAmerican fantasy writing's best kept secret -- Damien Walter * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisMike Wood is a teenager at a decidedly unprestigious Catholic school in Manhattan, accustomed to solving problems using brawn rather than brains. One day, his nerdy classmate Hob Callahan persuades him to read a mysterious old book of unknown authorship, The Calendar of Slights. On the face of things, the book is a guide to performing clever card tricks; but in fact, it is a test for recruiting new members to join a secret cell of radical magicians. Amazingly, Mike passes with flying colours unlocking not only his potential magic powers - but also the door to New York City''s vast and hidden underground network of warlocks, sorcerers and mages. Here, with Hob as his unlikely guide, Mike''s role as a steadfast soldier begins. For there is a war being waged. A war between rivaling factions of magicians that has spanned the ages. A clandestine war against the establishment: a war against The Assholes.Trade ReviewSomehow Sam Munson has you believing in his urban-teen-grift-noir-magician-brawl from paragraph one. WAR AGAINST THE ASSHOLES is original, sharp and mean and it crackles with attitude and style. Death to the assholes! Long live the assholes! -- Paul Tremblay, author of A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTSLev Grossman's The Magicians series on acid * SFSignal *I would give a thumbs up merely for the title alone: Fortunately, there's more to the book than the fabulous title -- John Scalzi

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Book SynopsisDea Donahue has been able to travel through people''s dreams since she was six years old. Her mother taught her the three rules of walking: Never interfere. Never be seen. Never walk the same person''s dream more than once. Dea has never questioned her mother, not about the rules, not about the clocks or the mirrors, not about moving from place to place to be one step ahead of the unseen monsters that Dea''s mother is certain are right behind them. Then a mysterious new boy, Connor, comes to town and Dea finally starts to feel normal. As Connor breaks down the walls that she''s had up for so long, he gets closer to learning her secret. For the first time she wonders if that''s so bad. But when Dea breaks the rules, the boundary between worlds begins to deteriorate. How can she know what''s real and what''s not?Trade ReviewThis is a story that taps into our nightmares; that fleeting moment we may feel we see something behind us in a mirror or that second of wakefulness during which we see someone at the bottom of our bed. What if we aren't imagining it? We also ignore at our peril the book blurb warning that Dreamland is unputdownable. I did ignore it and my early night became an early-hours-of-the-morning. Was I tired the next day? Heck, yes. Do I regret it? Most definitely not! * The Bookbag *Bring on further exploration of the DREAMLAND! -- (9.5/10 Stars) * Fantasy Factiion *

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Book Synopsis''Coggan invites you to be with characters who, for all the magic and wonder of the world she creates, are entirely relatable - women bound by duty and justice, love and fear, trying to find their own paths in a world not of their making. It gave me hope; it made me cry. It''s a fantastically good book.'' - Claire North, author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustIn a quiet street far from the river, with an ancient tree growing through its walls and floors, is the House of the Dead. There lives the witchling: healer, midwife and conduit between the world of the living and the world below. A witchling must give up her family and friends and spend her life alone, tending to the sick and carrying the dead down dark tunnels to the underworld.Haley was born with the gift of death-magic, and at the age of seven her mother abandons her to the witchling to be raised as her successor. But as Haley grows older and learns her craft - as invading armies passTrade ReviewPraise for THE WITCHLING'S GIRL:The Witchling's Girl is an annoyingly good book. There is such craft in it that I had to regularly stop to have awe. Helena has done the remarkable thing of capturing love and hope in a world without heroes, without some glorious prophecy to set you free, but where all you can do is the best you can. It's a trick of storytelling that evades most of us, the ability to express the powerful stories of women in a world that seeks to silence them, to find power in oppression and hope in even the darkest corners of the House of the Dead. She tells stories of birth and death, capturing the humanity of each moment, the intimacy of every breath, while also asking questions about life, freedom, duty, hope and despair. She builds a world out of intimate details, but suffused with magic and wonder, weaving the divine and the mundane into a world you could get lost in. She invites you to be with characters who, for all the magic of the universe, are entirely relatable - women bound by duty and justice, love and fear, trying to find their own paths in a world not of their making. It gave me hope; it made me cry. It's a fantastically good book. * Claire North, author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August *Praise for Helena Coggan:The next JK Rowling * NBC’s Today *'Vivid and intense. Helena Coggan had me on the edge of my seat * Amanda Bouchet, bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles *A phenomenal achievement . . . assured, frightening, action-packed * Observer *Tense, exciting, engaging * Claire North, author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August *A pulsing, labyrinthine, emotionally visceral plot * Metro *'The plot pulses with action and the characters are beautifully complex. This is a book that sparks with adrenaline and longing, all the way to the final page * Rebecca Ross, author of The Queen's Rising *

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Book SynopsisMagic. Adventure. Intrigue. Romance. Revolution. The first in an astonishing new trilogy, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.Trade ReviewJump on the wagon now, because I think Bates is an author well worth watching -- Robin HobbA simmering tale of magic that builds to a raging inferno, and hits like a cross between Brandon Sanderson and Pierce Brown. -- Scott SiglerCallie Bates has written an exciting and involving first book, and she is clearly a writer of real talent . * Terry Brooks *A heartbreaking, enchanting, edge-of-the-seat read that held me captive from start to finish! -- Tamora PierceThe Waking Land is all about rising to challenges, and it succeeds wonderfully. -- Charlaine HarrisThe kind of enthusiastic fantasy debut that is always fun to wade into... For readers who delight in folklore-based fantasy, it's a joy to power through * SciFiNow *

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Book SynopsisA stunning and lushly imagined young adult debut about a girl who is kidnapped and forced to become the body double for the princess of a ruthless empire.Trade ReviewA BuzzFeed, Publishers Weekly, Bustle, and Hypable most anticipated book of 2018Mirage is full of characters who feel like they existed long before the story began, and a rich world that is as beautiful as it is cruel. A smart, romantic, exciting debut from a rare talentPrepare yourself for a story that's enriching, thrilling, and captivating * BuzzFeed *Mirage is by turns thrilling and ruminative, sexy and heartbreaking. Somaiya Daud has written a moving and unforgettable debut * Sabaa Tahir, author of An Ember in the Ashes *Superb . . . a beautiful and necessary meditation on finding strength in one's culture * Entertainment Weekly *Lush and dangerous, Mirage had me entranced. Amani's journey-from rural innocent to calculating young woman, from village girl to royal impersonator-is galactic. I was here for all of it, and I desperately need to know what happens nextRiveting . . . Readers who love clever, independent young women, protagonists of colour, cultures we don't normally get to see positively represented in fiction, lite-SF, space opera, royal court intrigue, and delectable insta-love will inhale Mirage * Tor.com *A masterful, stunning read that brings Somaiya onto the scene as a major talent and voice and force to be reckoned withBeautifully detailed, with enchanting poetry and characters you'll come to care for, Mirage is an exciting introduction to what is sure to be a thrilling series * CultureFly *Mirage is smart, sexy, and devilishly clever. Somaiya Daud has penned a tale worthy of all the stars in the skyMirage is a fantastic book. It's full of my favourite things: secrets, intrigue, gorgeous mythology, and complicated characters. It will break your heart and fill you with hopeDaud is a masterful storyteller. Mirage gives readers an exquisitely wrought world with deft characters, death-defying stakes, and an aching romance. Bound to linger in your dreamsMirage had me enthralled from its first page to its last. It's a a heart-wrenching, romantic, and exhilarating page-turner. Somaiya Daud is a brilliant writer and she has written a brilliant bookThis is a book that will blow you away from the moment you start * Escapades of a Book Worm *

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Book SynopsisThe most wanted rebel returns in Zoraida Córdova''s gripping conclusion to the Hollow Crown duology.For years, she was wielded as a weapon. Now it''s her time to fight back.Reeling from betrayal at the hands of the Whispers, Renata has few options and fewer allies. Reluctantly, she agrees to join forces with Prince Castian, her most infuriating and intriguing enemy. Their goals: find the fabled Knife of Memory, kill the ruthless King Fernando, and bring peace to the nation. Together, Renata and Castian have a chance to save everything, if only they can set aside their complex and intense feelings for each other. Renata''s heart may still beat for Dez, but as the danger of their quest increases, so does her attraction to Castian. With the king''s forces on their heels at every turn, there is little room for mistakes. A dark, twisted history lies behind the elusive weapon, and the Trade Review** Praise for Zoraida Cordova **With gorgeous writing, loads of action, and a surprising but satisfying ending, Illusionary has it all in spades. Lovers of high-fantasy series featuring fierce heroines, like those by Sarah J. Maas, Kristin Cashore, or Tomi Adeyemi, will not want to miss it * Booklist, starred review *Gorgeous world building, searing suspense, and a huge cast of fascinating, complex characters . . . I loved every minute of it * Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn *An epic and spellbinding fantasy, Incendiary is a darkly rich tapestry of twisted magic, deadly consequences, and riveting stakes * Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series *A brilliant novel full of mem and magic, love and vengeance. * Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians *A compelling world filled with beautiful, brutal magic and characters that feel real enough to touch -weighed down by memory and fueled by love and vengeance. * Sara Holland, New York Times-bestselling author of Everless *An intense and vivid story of revolution, violence, love, and the desperate struggle to make the world better one impossible choice at a time * Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of Innis Lear *The Spanish Inquisition with much-needed magic, a lush world, and heart-stopping intrigue . . . I couldn't get enough of this sweeping journey of love and loyalty! * Lilliam Rivera, author of The Education of Margot Sanchez *The thrills and reversals of fortune come thick and fast * The Guardian *A story that's refreshingly different in setting * SFX *Honestly, there's nothing that I didn't like about this story. It's beautifully written, and each character has their own memorable personality . . . Add it to your TBR, because I'm telling you, you're not going to want to miss it * The Nerd Daily *

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Book SynopsisIn a masterful reimagining of Pinocchio - the first in John Claude Bemis' Out of Abaton duology (Disney-Hyperion) - Pinocchio is the only hope Princess Lazuli has of finding her way home.

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Book SynopsisPinocchio can''t believe the Moonlit Court is his home! With royal banquets, a regal wardrobe, and a whole new set of rules, Pinocchio has a lot to adjust to in his new life as prester alongside Princess Lazuli.But before they can get comfortable in their thrones, a fancy dinner at the palace is interrupted by an unwelcome guest-a monster! And this isn''t just any monster; it''s a manticore, a beast that was imprisoned centuries earlier. Desperate to locate the prison and make sure none of its other monsters were able to escape, Lazuli, Pinocchio, and their Celestial Brigade set out to save Abaton from these ancient beings.Their journey requires intelligence, strength, and a dash of the magic only presters control. But when Pinocchio tries to use his powers, they have an unintended effect: he is turning back into a wooden automa. And if he''s not careful, he may lose his human form forever.The second book in the Out of Abaton series continues John Claude Bemi

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Book SynopsisLife is a blast when you have your very own genie. But when Parker Quarry is shipped from sunny Los Angeles to live with relatives in a quiet New Hampshire college town and releases a 2,000 year-old jinn from an ancient canister borrowed from the university building where his uncle works, the biggest blasts comes from the millennia old power struggle he reignites.Now it is up to Parker, his mild-mannered cousin, Theo, and their wiz-kid classmate, Reese, to stop a battalion of battle-ready jinn from re-starting an all-out war-one with humanity in the crosshairs.

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Book SynopsisIf the Future has any remedy for this situation, do not hesitate to provide it. That is to say, Ike and Claire Wanzandae, HELP! HELP HELP HELP.I am (perhaps not for long),Benjamin FranklinIke Saturday has seen better days. For one thing, his pen pal, Benjamin Franklin (yes, that Benjamin Franklin), is the target of an angry mob after Ike''s plan to help the Founding Fathers with some intel from the future seriously backfired. For another, he''s decided to mail himself back in time with the help of his girlfriend, Claire Wanzandae, and it''s not a particularly comfortable way to travel.Once Ike tracks B-Freezy down in 1776, it becomes clear that his pal is less than impressed with the irritating, modern-day rescuer, partially because Ike has a habit of making things worse for Ben, and partially because Ben is incredibly cranky when not in the presence of numerous meat pies. Which speaks to another issue for the pair: they have no money, no food, and basica

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Book SynopsisOur hero unintentionally loses his family's dreams when he abuses in Momotaro powers

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Book SynopsisXander Miyamoto should be feeling great. It''s the beginning of summer vacation, his mother has returned from a long absence, and he has learned that he is a warrior with special powers. Xander never would have guessed that the old Japanese folktale about Momotaro, the hero who sprang from a peach pit, was real, much less part of his own heritage.But instead of revelling in his recent victory against the oni, monsters bent on creating chaos, Xander is feeling resentful. What took his mother so long to come back? Why does his father insist on ruining the summer with study and training? And why is Xander plagued by nightmares every night? Maybe this whole Momotaro thing is overrated.Xander''s grandmother gives him a special baku charm to use to chase his nightmares away. He just has to be careful not to rely on it too much. If he does, the baku will not only take his dreams, but those of everyone in the house, forever. Without dreams, there is no hope, no

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Book SynopsisAfter saving the Grand Duchy of Elffinberg from the jaws of a dragon in The Last Duchess, Pattern has been recruited by The Silver Service Agency to help solve supernatural mysteries. Pattern is dispatched undercover to the Island of Cull as a housemaid to the mysterious Lady Hawk, to investigate the disappearance of a young man called Henry.She quickly discovers that the Isle of Cull has some strange and magical properties, including an unseasonably tropical climate and a party of house guests who seem entirely in thrall to Lady Hawk and her beautiful daughter. Pattern and her new friend Nate are the only ones immune to the spell Lady Hawk has cast, but as the male house guests begin to disappear one by one, they find themselves in a race against time to solve the mystery of the island’s magic.Join Pattern on another dangerous and spellbinding adventure in The Lost Island, the second Silver-Service Mystery from Laura Powell, illustrated by Sarah Gibb.Trade ReviewSarah Gibb’s intricate black and white silhouette illustrations add visual charm to the action and Powell’s references to The Complete Servant by Samuel and Sarah Adams, an 1825 guide to ‘the Peculiar Duties and Business of All Descriptions of Servants,’ bring authenticity and extra polish to this new Silver Service Mystery. * Lancashire Evening Post *Superbly descriptive and with a varied cast of characters, readers will be drawn into this mystery * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisLucy's mum is so out of date she's practically mouldy. She's super-strict, overprotective and won't let Lucy go to the Valentine's Ball! Lucy can't believe she was ever a teenager . . . Until the morning her mum wakes up with no memory of the last thirty years – and thinks she's twelve years old! All Lucy wants is for her mum to go back to being her old self – but how? Mumnesia by Katie Dale is a hilarious story about a very unusual mother-daughter relationship.

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Book SynopsisWhen Stanley Stanwright finds a bone poking out of the earth in his back garden, he is determined to take a picture of it and send it to the Young Discoverer's Competition, thinking it will help bring his dad back home. But the bone begins to grow, reaching up out of the ground until it turns into a skeleton – a skeleton with an unusual interest in his unwell younger sister Miren.As time wears on, Miren's condition worsens, and the only time she is truly at peace is when she is playing with the skeleton. But Stanley is wary of him, especially when he finally manages to get a picture, and spots a scythe at the skeleton's feet. . .Skeleton Tree by Kim Ventrella is a whimsical, heartfelt story about a boy who finds a friend in Death with the help of an unusual tree growing in his back garden. With black line illustrations throughout by Victoria Assanelli.Trade ReviewThis is an amazing book and I would recommend it to people who like family stories and adventure stories. -- Jessica Cobbin, age 10 * for lovereading4kids.co.uk *Lovely book, showing how a child deals with grief and family problems, filled with fun, adventure, and emotion. I couldn't put it down - a tear jerker, but an amazing book that I will recommend to all. -- Stanley, age 10 * for lovereading4kids.co.uk *Skeleton Tree is an amazing story for sort hearted readers. I would rate it 10 out of 10 ... It wasn't hard to read and the story grips you so you want to read just one more page no matter where you are. -- Isaac East, age 11 * for lovereading4kids.co.uk *I really enjoyed reading Skeleton Tree because I was desperate to know more and find out what would happen. -- Bella, age 10 * for lovereading4kids.co.uk *I loved this book ... I loved the way Kim Ventrella made it seem like it was happening to me that the skeleton was in my back garden. -- Amina, age 11 * for lovereading4kids.co.uk *This book is very emotional - I cried for a really long time when I finished it, and I don't normally cry about books... it made me feel very strongly, and that is what a good book does. -- Toby Little, Age 9 * for lovereading4kids.co.uk *A memorable read and a set of beautifully portrayed and very realistic characters. -- Rosie Watch, Teacher * for lovereading4kids.co.uk *This book was amazing and I give it a 5 star. I love the mystery and secrecy about it . . . I loved this so much. -- Ashley Patt, Yr 7, for lovereading4kids.co.uk

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Book SynopsisJourney to the clouds and back in Colt of the Clouds, the breathtaking second Winged Horse Race adventure from Kallie George, illustrated by Lucy Eldridge.Ever since Pippa and her beloved horse, Zephyr, were banished from the slopes of Mount Olympus, they’ve tried to adjust to living a normal life on the ground. But when Pippa rescues a winged colt, she knows she must take return him to the land of the gods and goddesses. Up on Olympus, however, disaster awaits. The gods and goddesses are at war, and all of the winged horses have disappeared.With the help of a new friend, Hero, Pippa takes on a task few mortals would dare: to find the winged horses and end the war. Join the winged horses in this fast-paced story of loyalty, friendship and bravery.

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Book SynopsisThe Good, the Bad and the Deadly 7 is a funny, action-packed, exciting monster adventure by the director of Sing, Garth Jennings.Having seven invisible monsters to hang out with during the summer holidays is pretty great, but now it's time to go back to school, and if Nelson's not careful, the Deadly 7 are going to get him into serious trouble. The monsters agree to stay away (and hang out in London Zoo), but there's one problem: something huge and invisible has started rampaging through the French countryside and it looks like Nelson and his monsters might be the only ones who can help. Who better to stop one enormous terrifying monster than seven little angry, sneaky, greedy, vain, adorable, thieving, farting monsters? That's right, Stan, Puff, Nosh, Miser, Hoot, Crush and Spike are here to save the day!Trade ReviewAnarchic, original, hilarious fun. * Metro *A zany page-turner. * Observer *Packed with the sort of perilous adventure and icky humour that 9+ kids will love. * Independent *Written with style and boundless imaginative power, and illustrated throughout by the author, The Deadly 7 are simply drop-dead fantastic! * Lancashire Evening Post *Adventurous, imaginative and slightly bonkers (well, aren't all the best books), The Deadly 7 is as refreshing and funny as you'd expect from the guy who wrote and directed Son of Rambow. * Dad.info *Warm and funny with a high yuck factor. * The Bookseller *Funny, weird and the perfect mix of dark and light, this is a fantastic new voice in middle grade fiction. I loved it! * Robin Stevens *

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Book SynopsisGothic, intoxicating, feminist and romantic - this is the breathtakingly imagined untold story of the brides of Dracula, by bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave in her much-anticipated YA debut.They say the thirst of blood is like a madness - they must sate it. Even with their own kin.On the eve of her divining, the day she''ll discover her fate, seventeen-year-old Lil and her twin sister Kizzy are captured and enslaved by the cruel Boyar Valcar, taken far away from their beloved traveller community. Forced to work in the harsh and unwelcoming castle kitchens, Lil is comforted when she meets Mira, a fellow slave who she feels drawn to in a way she doesn''t understand. But she also learns about the Dragon, a mysterious and terrifying figure of myth and legend who takes girls as gifts. They may not have had their divining day, but the girls will still discover their fate...The Deathless Girls is exquisitely written, as

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Book SynopsisThe magical follow-up to The Monster Who Wasn't. The second book in this brilliantly rich and strange fantasy series will make us all believe in monsters – be they good, bad or somewhere in between. Sam might be half-monster and half-fairy, but since finding a loving family with the Kavanaghs, his daily life has been all human. And now he's facing one of the greatest human challenges – starting secondary school. But Sam barely has time to worry about the strange stuff teachers say (why do they call it the Great War when it sounds like was anything but great?) before he is thrust back into the world of monsters. Sam's school friends Amira, Hazel and Wilfred reveal that they are shifters: noble twin-souled beings who live half their lives as humans and the other half as dogs. When his new friends are kidnapped one by one, Sam is dragged into an adventure that will force him to confront both halves of his own identity, monster and fairy, if he wants a chance at saving their lives …Trade ReviewShelley is a first-time novelist who writes with the confidence of an old hand. The plot never flags, but characters have time to develop, and even Shelley’s most outlandish creations are rendered believable by her descriptive precision … A treat * Emily Bearn, Telegraph – Praise for The Monster Who Wasn’t *This story is quite simply beautifully written and will make us all believe in monsters of all shapes and sizes * Angels and Urchins – Praise for The Monster Who Wasn’t *There are plenty of shocks and frightening moments in store in this engrossing story * Primary Times – Praise for The Monster Who Wasn’t *

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Book SynopsisTake up the quest in the hilariously epic finale of the How to be a Hero series, A Gathering of Giants, from Cat Weldon, illustrated by Katie Kear.Unlikely hero Whetstone and banished Valkyrie Lotta are in hiding. Their quest to find the magic harp strings before Loki, the trickster God, can use them to bring chaos to the Nine Worlds has come to a dead end. And with the evil Valkyrie Glinting-Fire wreaking havoc on earth, nowhere is safe. Especially when Lotta can't control her strange new powers. So when they overhear that Whetstone's mother, and the second harp string, are in imprisoned in the land of the Frost Giants, Whetstone decides that in order to beat Loki, he's going to have to act like a 'proper' hero and leave the thief he used to be behind.But with an army of giants, traitorous trolls, brainwashed Valkyries and dangerous long-lost secrets, how can Whetstone and Lotta hope to win when they can't figure out how to be a hero and themselves at the same time?The explosive finale in this funny, fast-paced series about how to be a friend, what it means to be a hero and just how confusing the Norse Gods really are.

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Book SynopsisChange your fate. Pay the price.An Ember in the Ashes meets Mask of Shadows in this epic adventure full of magic, rebellion, and finding where you truly belong.Orphaned and forced to serve her country's ruling group of scribes, Karis wants nothing more than to find her brother, long ago shipped away. But family bonds don't matter to the Scriptorium, whose sole focus is unlocking the magic of an ancient automaton army.In her search for her brother, Karis does the seemingly impossible: she awakens a hidden automaton. Intelligent, with a conscience of his own, Alix has no idea why he was made. Or why his father - their nation's greatest traitor - once tried to destroy the automatons.Suddenly, the Scriptorium isn't just trying to control Karis; it's hunting her. Together with Alix, Karis must find her brother . . . and the secret that's held her country in its power for centuries.Trade ReviewThis Golden Flame examines the perils of power and the magic of friendship for a fun-filled adventure. With a delightful cast of characters and an explosive plot, fantasy fans won't want to miss this one! * Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished Are The Stars *Victoria creates an engaging narrative with enough fantasy and science fiction elements to satisfy fans of both genres . . . A colorful fantasy with ancient Greek influences that is a delight to read * Kirkus Reviews *With intricate worldbuilding and a delightful cast of characters, Emily Victoria's This Golden Flame was a page-turning adventure I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved getting lost in Karis and Alix's world as they uncovered the dark secrets of their country's past and found strength and purpose in being true to themselves * Audrey Coulthurst, author of Of Fire and Stars *Victoria creates a world in which questioning history and fighting for the good of all takes center stage... It's a refreshing adventure . . . This Full Metal Alchemist meets Ancient Greece story is for readers seeking a unique twist in the fantasy genre * School Library Journal *A slow-burn fantasy about found family, friendship, and the struggles of finding oneself, This Golden Flame is perfect for fans of classic YA fantasies and automatons with hearts of gold * Linsey Miller, author of the Mask of Shadows duology and Belle Révolte *A captivating, page-turning, original fantasy that will keep you guessing... Expert writing and storytelling make this a story not to be missed * Armadillo Magazine *

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The sorority girls are real witches.From New York Times bestselling authors Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige comes a thrilling, dark contemporary fantasy about a prestigious sorority of witches and two girls caught up in its world of sinister magic and betrayals. At first glance, the sisters of ultra-exclusive Kappa Rho Nu - the Ravens - seem like typical sorority girls. Ambitious, beautiful, and smart, they're the most powerful girls on Westerly College's Savannah, Georgia, campus. But the Ravens aren't just regular sorority girls. They're witches. Scarlett Winter has always known she's a witch - and she's determined to be the sorority's president. But if a painful secret from her past ever comes to light, she could lose absolutely everything... Vivi Devereaux has no idea she's a witch. So when she gets a coveted bid to pledge the Ravens, she vows to do whatever it takes to be part of the magical sisterhood. The only thing standing in her way is Scarlett, who doesn't think Vivi is Ravens material. But when a dark power rises on campus, the girls will have to put their rivalry aside to save their fellow sisters. Someone has discovered the Ravens' secret. And that someone will do anything to see these witches burn . . .

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Book SynopsisTwo sisters. Divided they burn.Two sisters raised to be fierce dragon slayers end up on opposing sides of an impending war when one forms an unlikely, magical bond with a dragon, in this exciting, fresh contemporary young adult fantasy.Dani and Eden Rivera were both born to kill dragons, but the sisters couldn't be more different. For Dani, dragon slaying takes a back seat to normal high school life, while Eden prioritizes training above everything else. Yet they both agree on one thing: it's kill or be killed where dragons are concerned. Until Dani comes face-to-face with one and forges a rare and magical bond. As she gets to know Nox, she realizes that everything she thought she knew about dragons is wrong. And, with Dani lost to the dragons, Eden turns to the mysterious and alluring sorcerers to help save her sister. Now on opposite sides of the conflict, the sisters will do whatever it takes to save the other.But the two are playing with magic that is more dangerous than they know, and there is another, more powerful enemy waiting for them both in the shadows.Trade ReviewFire With Fire is the dragon slaying urban fantasy sister story I didn't know I needed and now can't stop thinking about! * Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue *Soria's fantasy ably balances entertainment and substance as she traces both [sisters] journeys * Booklist *Soria crafts her cast with depth and care . . . Fantasy fans looking for more quality dragon books have a promising, well-written, character-driven option here * BCCB *Soria skillfully delves into the complexities of sibling dynamics . . . ...[M]ultidimensional supporting characters strengthen the narrative with humor and pithy dialogue, while tight, spare prose ensures the narrative retains vigor * Publishers Weekly *A gripping tale filled with incredible metaphors, fitting pop culture references, and hilarious punchlines * SLJ *This exciting, inclusive fantasy with a dash of romance brings lots of sassy dragon snark to the table . . . An absorbing and high-spirited read * Kirkus *This is stylish, entertaining YA urban fantasy at its best * Crime Review *

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Book Synopsis Power never dies . . . and neither does desire.A pansexual bloodmage reluctantly teams up with an undead spirit to start a rebellion among the living and the dead, in this dark fantasy by A.M. Strickland, author of Beyond the Black Door. In Thanopolis, magic is rare - and closely controlled. Those blessed - or cursed - with power are kept under constant guard, assigned to undead spirits who watch their every move. Ever since her father died to save her from this fate, Rovan has kept her magic a closely guarded secret - until an accident exposes her powers for the world to see, and her tenuous freedom comes crashing to an end. Brought to the royal palace against her will, and thrust into a maelstrom of intrigue and deception, Rovan is drawn to two people she cannot fully trust: Lydea, a beguiling and rebellious princess struggling against her own destiny, and Ivrilos, the handsome, powerful spirit she has been bound to, who can control Rovan, body and soul. Together, they uncover a terrible secret that could destroy everyone in Thanopolis - the living and the dead. To save them, Rovan will have to start a rebellion in both the mortal world and the underworld, and find a way to trust the princess and the undead spirit vying for her heart - if she doesn't betray them first . . . A.M. Strickland's richly imagined dark fantasy features court intrigue, a revolution that stretches across life and death, and a pansexual love triangle that will leave readers desperate to find out what happens next.Trade Review[A] feast of forbidden magics and deadly romances that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last bloody page. Deliciously dark and riveting, it will leave you hungry for more * Ashley Poston, bestselling author of Geekerella *An utterly mesmerizing story of romance and found family. Strickland builds a deliciously dark and wonderfully intricate world full of blood, magic, and monsters that I wanted to be lost in forever * Emily A. Duncan, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Saints *A deviously plotted tale of twisting complexity where diversity lives and breathes as naturally as a beating heart. It's everything you could want in a dark fantasy * Lisa Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Magician *Strickland is a storyteller of both grace and power * Richard Kadrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Sandman Slim series *Blending dark blood magic with funny moments, In the Ravenous Dark is a lush, queer and intense YA fantasy that needs to be on your shelves! Rovan may or may not steal your girl but more importantly, she's coming for your heart-and this woman always gets what she wants * The Nerd Daily *Rovan is a tenacious spitfire who fights for freedom and vengeance by any means necessary. Strickland's worldbuilding is grand...dauntless and passionate * Kirkus Reviews *Strickland conjures a seductive world...where blood and shadow magics intertwine. [T]he fast-paced plot and romantic themes will appeal * Publisher's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisIn this stunning ninth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power?and evil. Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she?s facing impossible choices: When to act. When to trust. When to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else. Stellarlune?and the mysterious Elysian?might be the key to everything. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen?s plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. The Lost Cities? greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same.

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