Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Simon & Schuster The Infinity Courts
Book Synopsis“Masterful and left me on the edge of my seat…absolutely everything I could want in a sci-fi.” —Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth Westworld meets Warcross in this high-stakes, dizzyingly smart sci-fi about a teen girl navigating an afterlife in which she must defeat an AI entity intent on destroying humanity, from award-winning author Akemi Dawn Bowman.Eighteen-year-old Nami Miyamoto is certain her life is just beginning. She has a great family, just graduated high school, and is on her way to a party where her entire class is waiting for her—including, most importantly, the boy she’s been in love with for years. The only problem? She’s murdered before she gets there. When Nami wakes up, she learns she’s in a place called Infinity, where human consciousness goes when physical bodies die. She quickly discovers that Ophelia, a virtual assistant widely used by humans on Earth, has taken over the afterlife and is now posing as a queen, forcing humans into servitude the way she’d been forced to serve in the real world. Even worse, Ophelia is inching closer and closer to accomplishing her grand plans of eradicating human existence once and for all. As Nami works with a team of rebels to bring down Ophelia and save the humans under her imprisonment, she is forced to reckon with her past, her future, and what it is that truly makes us human. From award-winning author Akemi Dawn Bowman comes an incisive, action-packed tale that explores big questions about technology, grief, love, and humanity.
£13.39
Margaret K. McElderry Books Our Violent Ends
Book SynopsisAn instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Shanghai is under siege in this “tightly paced” (School Library Journal, starred review) and searingly romantic sequel to These Violent Delights, which New York Times bestselling author Natasha Ngan calls “deliciously dark.”The year is 1927, and Shanghai teeters on the edge of revolution. After sacrificing her relationship with Roma to protect him from the blood feud, Juliette has been a girl on a mission. One wrong move, and her cousin will step in to usurp her place as the Scarlet Gang’s heir. The only way to save the boy she loves from the wrath of the Scarlets is to have him want her dead for murdering his best friend in cold blood. If Juliette were actually guilty of the crime Roma believes she committed, his rejection might sting less. Roma is still reeling from Marshall’s death, and his cousin Benedikt will barely speak to him. Roma knows it’s his fault for letting the ruthless Juliette back into his life, and he’s determined to set things right—even if that means killing the girl he hates and loves with equal measure. Then a new monstrous danger emerges in the city, and though secrets keep them apart, Juliette must secure Roma’s cooperation if they are to end this threat once and for all. Shanghai is already at a boiling point: The Nationalists are marching in, whispers of civil war brew louder every day, and gangster rule faces complete annihilation. Roma and Juliette must put aside their differences to combat monsters and politics, but they aren’t prepared for the biggest threat of all: protecting their hearts from each other.
£15.99
Simon & Schuster Rainbow Surprise: A Quix Book
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£7.34
Simon & Schuster Export These Violent Delights (Export)
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of The Last Magician and Descendant of the Crane, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang—a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette’s first love…and first betrayal. But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. As the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns—and grudges—aside and work together, for if they can’t stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule.
£999.99
Aladdin Paperbacks The Secrets of the Stormforest
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£17.09
Simon & Schuster Sofi and the Bone Song
Book SynopsisIn this gorgeous, queer standalone fantasy, a young musician sets out to expose her rival for illegal use of magic only to discover the deception goes deeper than she could have imagined—perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens!Music runs in Sofi’s blood. Her father is a Musik, one of only five musicians in the country licensed to compose and perform original songs. In the kingdom of Aell, where winter is endless and magic is accessible to all, there are strict anti-magic laws ensuring music remains the last untouched art. Sofi has spent her entire life training to inherit her father’s title. But on the day of the auditions, she is presented with unexpected competition in the form of Lara, a girl who has never before played the lute. Yet somehow, to Sofi’s horror, Lara puts on a performance that thoroughly enchants the judges. Almost like magic. The same day Lara wins the title of Musik, Sofi’s father dies, and a grieving Sofi sets out to prove Lara is using illegal magic in her performances. But the more time she spends with Lara, the more Sofi begins to doubt everything she knows about her family, her music, and the girl she thought was her enemy. As Sofi works to reclaim her rightful place as a Musik, she is forced to face the dark secrets of her past and the magic she was trained to avoid—all while trying not to fall for the girl who stole her future.
£12.34
Simon & Schuster The Little Vampire Moves In
Book SynopsisRudolph the little vampire moves into Tony’s apartment building in this spooky and funny second book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who love Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family!Rudolph the little vampire has been banished from his family’s vault over his association with humans. He now lives in the basement of the apartment building where his human best friend Tony lives. The two struggle to keep Rudolph hidden from Tony’s parents and nosy neighbors. When someone gets suspicious about activity in the basement, can the friends avoid discovery?
£9.28
Simon & Schuster So This Is Ever After
Book SynopsisCarry On meets Arthurian legend in this funny, subversive young adult fantasy about what happens after the chosen one wins the kingdom and has to get married to keep it…and to stay alive.Arek hadn’t thought much about what would happen after he completed the prophecy that said he was destined to save the Kingdom of Ere from its evil ruler. So now that he’s finally managed to (somewhat clumsily) behead the evil king (turns out magical swords yanked from bogs don’t come pre-sharpened), he and his rag-tag group of quest companions are at a bit of a loss for what to do next. As a temporary safeguard, Arek’s best friend and mage, Matt, convinces him to assume the throne until the true heir can be rescued from her tower. Except that she’s dead. Now Arek is stuck as king, a role that comes with a magical catch: choose a spouse by your eighteenth birthday, or wither away into nothing. With his eighteenth birthday only three months away, and only Matt in on the secret, Arek embarks on a desperate bid to find a spouse to save his life—starting with his quest companions. But his attempts at wooing his friends go painfully and hilariously wrong…until he discovers that love might have been in front of him all along.Trade ReviewThe characters have the same dynamic as a well-organized Dungeons & Dragons party and are well rounded and easy to root for." * School Library Journal *"Reading like the love child of a late-night D&D session gone awry and a romantic drama, Lukens has crafted a delightfully original and whimsical narrative." * Kirkus Reviews *"Lukens has created a magically expansive world where there's no homophobia and the only roadblock to romance is having the courage to delve into your own heart. An adventure that's both madcap and tender." * Booklist *
£14.24
Simon & Schuster The Poppy Pendle Collection (Boxed Set): The Power of Poppy Pendle; The Courage of Cat Campbell; The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel; The Daring of Della Dupree
Book SynopsisRoald Dahl’s Matilda meets The Penderwicks series in the “effervescent” (Kirkus Reviews) Poppy Pendle books about young witches who learn to follow their dreams and believe in themselves—now in a collectible boxed set!Ten-year-old Poppy, born to ordinary parents, has inherited coveted witch power. In Poppy’s world, witches work for good and are much valued, but Poppy does not want to be a witch—she wants to be a baker, and she is extremely good at baking. Her parents insist Poppy follow in the footsteps of her great aunt, a famous witch, but Poppy has plans of her own. Cat Campbell is a magical late bloomer. Can she use her fledgling skills to defeat a wicked witch? When adopted witch Mabel Ratcliff searches for the truth of where she came from, she might just discover the true meaning of family. And Della Dupree’s magical mishap sends her back in time, leaving her to make sure her school’s founding comes to pass without a hitch. Part magic, part adventure, and wholly delicious, each spirited story includes recipes or crafts to try at home. This magical paperback boxed set includes: The Power of Poppy Pendle The Courage of Cat Campbell The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel The Daring of Della Dupree
£999.99
Papercutz Melowy Vol. 1: The Test of Magic
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£12.34
Papercutz The Only Living Boy Omnibus
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£21.59
Papercutz Melowy Vol. 4: Frozen in Time
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£12.34
Papercutz Melowy Vol. 4: Frozen in Time
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£7.99
Papercutz Melowy Vol. 2: The Fashion Club of Colors
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£7.99
Papercutz Melowy Vol. 5: Meloween
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£7.99
Papercutz Smurfs Village Behind The Wall #2: The Betrayal
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£12.34
Papercutz Melowy 3-in-1 Vol. 1: Collects The Test of Magic,
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£13.49
Papercutz Gillbert #4: The Island of the Orange Turtles
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£13.49
Papercutz Gillbert #4: The Island of the Orange Turtles
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£9.49
Papercutz The Queen's Favorite Witch Vol. 1: The Wheel of
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£13.49
Papercutz Ralph Azham Vol. 1: Black Are The Stars
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£999.99
Papercutz The Nightmare Brigade Vol. 2: Into the Woods
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£13.49
Papercutz Ralph Azham Vol. 3: You Can't Stop a River
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£13.49
Papercutz Ralph Azham Vol. 3: You Can't Stop a River
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£17.09
Papercutz The Queen's Favorite Witch Vol. 2: The Lost King
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£13.49
Papercutz The Queen's Favorite Witch Vol. 2: The Lost King
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£9.49
Scholastic Inc. A Better Nightmare
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£19.94
Bloomsbury YA Forging Silver Into Stars
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£18.04
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Dark Fable
Book SynopsisMagical heists. Deadly secrets. Come along for the ride . . . if you dare. This heart-stopping, seductive fantasy is perfect for fans of Six of Crows. Evie Wilder is an orphan who has gone through most of her life unnoticed . . . until she's caught up in a dramatic heist and captures the attention of the Dark Fable. They have chosen her for a reason: she can turn invisible. This skill would make Evie a treasured asset to the legendary group of thieves known for spiriting away obscure and occult artifacts. Evie cannot resist their allure and is eager to join this newfound family. But she discovers there are more skeletons in the Dark Fable’s past than she could have ever imagined. And these secrets might be the answer to her own tragic past. No one is who they seem to be and the price of uncovering the Dark Fable’s cryptic history just might be fatal . . .Trade ReviewThe strong start and intriguing backstory quickly give way to rapid fire dialogue reminiscent of the 1930s film repartee. * School Library Journal *Fast-moving and twisty. . . . This YA fantasy is a great read for fans of magical heists and found family. * Booklist *Witty dialogue, immersive world building, original magic systems, and emotionally rich characters culminate in a tale that celebrates the intimacy of being seen and accepted. * Publishers Weekly *
£17.00
Dundurn Group Ltd Locksmith: A Felix Taylor Adventure
Book SynopsisTwelve-year-old Lewis Castorman, a master locksmith, is given a lock-picking assignment at the Yellow Swamp in northern Alberta, Canada, the scene of a disastrous chemical spill a year earlier, and on the way there he encounters talking frogs, enormous leeches, mutated ants, and other bizarre creations of chemist Ernst K. Grumpel, his patron. Original.
£10.57
Journeyforth The Princess and the Goblin
£10.80
Penguin Putnam Inc Vampire Academy
Book SynopsisTwo years after a horrible incident made them run away, vampire princess Lissa and her guardian-in-training Rose are found and returned to St. Vladimir''s Academy, where one focuses on mastering magic, the other on physical training, while both try to avoid the perils of gossip, cliques, gruesome pranks, and sinister plots. Original.
£11.28
Penguin Putnam Inc Shadow Kiss: A Vampire Academy Novel
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£12.15
Razorbill Blood Promise: A Vampire Academy Novel
Book SynopsisThe recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir?s Academy was the deadliest ever in the school?s history, claiming the lives of Moroi students, teachers, and guardians alike. Even worse, the Strigoi took some of their victims with them . . . including Dimitri.He?d rather die than be one of them, and now Rose must abandon her best friend, Lissa?the one she has sworn to protect no matter what?and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago. But with everything at stake, how can she possibly destroy the person she loves most?
£13.49
Razorbill Bloodlines
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£12.15
Razorbill The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel
Book SynopsisThe thrilling second installment in Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy spinoff series--and a #1 New York Times Bestseller--now in paperbackSydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives. Sydney would love to go to college, but instead, she’s been sent into hiding at a posh boarding school in Palm Springs, California—tasked with protecting Moroi princess Jill Dragomir from assassins who want to throw the Moroi court into civil war. Formerly in disgrace, Sydney is now praised for her loyalty and obedience, and held up as the model of an exemplary Alchemist.But the closer she grows to Jill, Eddie, and especially Adrian, the more she finds herself questioning her age-old Alchemist beliefs, her idea of family, and the sense of what it means to truly belong. Her world becomes even more complicated when magical experiments show Sydney may hold the key to prevent becoming Strigoi—the fiercest vampires, the ones who don’t die. But it’s her fear of being just that—special, magical, powerful—that scares her more than anything. Equally daunting is her new romance with Brayden, a cute, brainy guy who seems to be her match in every way. Yet, as perfect as he seems, Sydney finds herself being drawn to someone else—someone forbidden to her.When a shocking secret threatens to tear the vampire world apart, Sydney’s loyalties are suddenly tested more than ever before. She wonders how she’s supposed to strike a balance between the principles and dogmas she’s been taught, and what her instincts are now telling her.Should she trust the Alchemists—or her heart?
£12.32
Penguin Putnam Inc The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel
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£11.69
Penguin Putnam Inc Vampire Academy Box Set 1-6
Book SynopsisEnter the complete saga of the international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead—soon to be a major motion picture!Lissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess: a mortal vampire with an unbreakable bond to the earth’s magic. The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rose Hathaway, Lissa’s best friend, makes her a Dhampir. Rose is dedicated to a dangerous life of protecting Lissa from the Strigoi, who are hell-bent on making her one of them. Rose and Lissa must navigate through this dangerous world, confront the temptation of forbidden romance, and never once let their guard down, lest the Strigoi make Lissa one of them forever.
£63.70
Star Bright Books Spook the Halloween Cat
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£7.99
Hachette Books The Hawkweed Legacy
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£20.01
Europa Editions The Storm of Echoes: Book Four of the Mirror
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£19.80
Workman Publishing Carmer and Grit, Book Two: The Crooked Castle
Book SynopsisWhat dark magic powers Rinka Tinka’s flying circus? After saving the faeries of Skemantis, magician’s apprentice Felix Carmer III and faerie princess Grit are eager to leave the big city behind and see more of the world. Their travels soon bring them to the ticket counter of the mysterious Rinka Tinka’s Roving Wonder Show. The flying circus delights and amazes the crowds, but Carmer and Grit quickly discover that there’s more to the show’s magic than meets the eye—and a string of local airship accidents might be the key to unlocking its dangerous secrets.
£9.19
Lee & Low Books Inc Speculation
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£17.09
Entangled Publishing, LLC Opal
Book SynopsisThe Lux series continues with the third installment of this riveting paranormal YA series. No one is like Daemon Black. When he set out to prove his feelings for me, he wasn't fooling around. Doubting him isn't something I'll do again, and now that we've made it through the rough patches, well...There's a lot of spontaneous combustion going on. But even he can't protect his family from the danger of trying to free those they love. After everything, I'm no longer the same Katy. I'm different...And I'm not sure what that will mean in the end. When each step we take in discovering the truth puts us in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more I realize there is no end to what I'm capable. The death of someone close still lingers, help comes from the most unlikely source, and friends will become the deadliest of enemies, but we won't turn back. Even if the outcome will shatter our worlds forever. Together we're stronger...and they know it.Trade ReviewPraise for Obsidian, book one in the Lux series: "The beginning of Armentrout's new Lux series is a thrilling ride from start to finish. A cross between Roswell and Dawson's Creek, this series is guaranteed to hold your attention and have you begging for more." -- Romance Times "Top Pick" "Daemon and Katy are combustible...Obsidian is an action packed ride that will leave you breathless and begging for more." -- Jus Accardo, author of TOUCH "Powerful. Addicting. Obsidian left me breathless [and] blew me away. I never in my wildest dreams ever thought I would or could fall head-over-heals in love with a story with aliens. Wipe away everything you have ever thought about aliens from your mind. Obsidian sets a new standard." -- Winter Haven Books Praise for Obsidian: "The beginning of Armentrout's new Lux series is a thrilling ride from start to finish. A cross between Roswell and Dawson's Creek, this series is guaranteed to hold your attention and have you begging for more." -- RT Book Reviews
£11.13
Papercutz The Only Living Girl #2: Beneath the Unseen City
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£13.29
Oni Press,US Mika and the Howler Vol. 1
Book SynopsisAn awful creature with a terrible howl is loose in Mika’s house, eating up dust bunnies and even Mika’s socks! Join Mika on a charming journey of imagination and discovery in award-winning Polish creators Agata Loth-Ignaciuk and Berenika Kolomycka’s Mika and the Howler. Meet Mika! Mika is a young explorer who faces familiar-yet-not-fully known objects and obstacles around her house. Today’s newest challenge? The "howler" that roams her living room and hallways sucking up dust bunnies and—even her socks! But the howler isn’t as dangerous as it appears, and young Mika is soon brave enough to face it. The first in a series of books for the youngest comics readers, enjoy the sweet, simple, and delightful Mika and the Howler.
£13.29
Oni Press,US The Littlest Fighter
Book SynopsisReady, set, RUMBLE! It's battle time in The Littlest Fighter, the newest graphic novel from Joey Weiser (Mermin, Ghost Hog, Dragon Racer) perfect for young fans of kaiju monsters and epic fight scenes!Ash, a novice fighter about the size of a human kid battling giant monsters across the land, has started to make a BIG name for himself as he defeats champion after champion, despite his small size. He'll fight anyone, even if it means destroying a few buildings or villages along the way. When he stumbles across Dot, a young villager who wants to put an end to the destructive fighting, she urges Ash to put his battling days behind him. But Ash has big battles on the brain! He has his sights set on finding and defeating the Legendary Champion, an old battler who mysteriously disappeared from the fight scene at the top of his game. Dot and Ash set out to find the Legendary Champion and learn about the surprising reason the epic giant doesn't fight anymore. Join Ash, Dot, and all the fighting champions in the fast-paced, action-packed graphic novel The Littlest Fighter!
£13.29
Zando A Tall Dark Trouble
Book SynopsisRaised to fear their magic, twin witches begin receiving premonitions of a killer targeting brujas and must embrace their powers to save lives . . . before it's too late. The high-stakes worldbuilding of Divine Rivals meets the witchy romance of Practical Magic in Vanessa Montalban's thrilling YA Latine fantasy debut. In contemporary Miami, twins Delfi and Lela are haunted by a family curse that poisons any chance at romantic love. It’s no wonder their mother forbids them from getting involved with magic. When Lela and Delfi receive premonitions of a mysterious killer targeting brujas, however, the sisters must embrace their emerging powers to save innocent lives. Teaming up with their best friend Ethan and brooding detective-in-training Andres, Delfi and Lela set out to catch a murderer on a dangerous hunt that will force them to confront the dark secrets of their family’s past.Meanwhile, in 1980s Cuba, Anita de Armas whispers to the spirits for mercy—not for herself, but for the victims of her mother’s cult. She’s desperate to rid herself of her power, which manifests as inky shadows and an ability to speak to the dead. As political tensions rise and Anita’s cult initiation draws near, she must make a decision that could change not only her fate, but the fate of the nation.Lela, Delfi, and Anita’s stories intertwine in a thrilling fantasy that spans oceans and generations as each woman steps into her power, refusing to be subdued by any person or curse.Trade Review“Richly rendered main characters and a knotty central mystery captivate . . . Utterly bewitching.” —Kirkus Reviews“Captivating debut.” —Publisher’s Weekly“This action-packed fantasy about discovering a magical inheritance and unearthing long-buried family secrets adds an appealing touch of romance." —Booklist“Practical Magic meets Miami, A Tall Dark Trouble is bound to become a Cuban American classic.” —Nina Moreno,author of Don’t Date Rosa Santos“A Tall Dark Trouble will have readers glued to the pages from beginning to end.” —Francesca Flores, author of The Witch and the Vampire“Uniquely thrilling and sure to cast a spell on every reader.” —Sophie Isabelle, author of The Witchery“Equal parts magical, romantic, and heart wrenching.” —Isabel Sterling, author of These Witches Don’t Burn and The Coldest Touch
£14.24
