Dark fantasy
Sourcebooks, Inc Bewitched
Book SynopsisFrom bestselling indie author and TikTok favorite Laura Thalassa comes a witch fantasy set in the world of the Bargainer series.At age twenty, Selene Bowers desperately hopes to be accepted into Henbane Coven, an academy for young witches. Since one of the requirements for entry is to connect with her powers via a quest through the wilderness, Selene books a trip to South America. When a nefarious supernatural force tries to drag her plane from the sky, Selene's magic awakens to save her life-at a cost. Using her powers devours her memories, one by one.Worse, when Selene braves the jungle and discovers the source of the attack, she finds herself awakening an ancient evil, Memnon the Cursed, who mistakes Selene for his long-dead wife. The wife who betrayed him. Selene manages to escape and begin her studies at Henbane, but when Memnon turns up at the coven and witches are found dead across campus, Selene becomes entangled in a dangerous plot. Accused of the murders on the basis of her memory loss, Selene must rely on Memnon's help for answers-and his plans for her will change everything.
£8.54
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Bonehunters: Malazan Book Of Fallen 6
Book SynopsisThe Seven Cities Rebellion is over, Sha'ik is dead, but a last rebel force remains, holed up in the city of Y'Ghatan under the fanatical command of Leoman of the Flails. The prospect of laying siege to this ancient fortress makes the battle-weary Malaz 14th Army uneasy - for it was here that the Empire's greatest champion Dassem Ultor was slain and a tide of Malazan blood spilled... But agents of a far greater conflict have made their opening moves. The Crippled God has been granted a place in the pantheon, a schism threatens, sides must be chosen but whatever each god decides, the rules have changed - and the first blood spilled will be in the mortal world: a world in which a host of characters, familiar and new, search for a fate that they might fashion by their own will. If only the gods would leave them alone. But gods are disinclined to be kind. There shall be war, war in the heavens. And the prize? Nothing less than existence itself...
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Barren Novella A thrilling adventure from the
Book Synopsis A new Demon Cycle novella from internationally bestselling author Peter V. Brett Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE DEMON CYCLE: ‘Peter V. Brett is one of my favourite new authors’Patrick Rothfuss ‘There is much to admire in Peter Brett’s writing, and his concept is brilliant. There’s action and suspense all the way’Terry Brooks ‘[Peter V. Brett is] at the top of his game. I give this my highest recommendation’Tor.com ‘[Brett] confirms his place among epic fantasy’s pantheon of greats amid the likes of George R.R. Martin, Steven Erikson, and Robert Jordan’Fantasy Book Critic
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers The House of Sacrifice Book 3 Empires of Dust
Book SynopsisA powerhouse grimdark fantasy of bloodshed, ambition, and fate, The House of Sacrifice is the thunderous conclusion to Anna Smith Spark''s Empires of Dust trilogy, which began with The Court of Broken Knives.Hail Him. Behold Him.Man-killer, life-stealer, death-bringer, life's thief.All are bound to Him,His word is law.The night coming, the sudden light that makes the eyes blind,Golden one, shining, glorious.Life's judgement, life's pleasure, hope's grave.Marith Altrersyr has won. He cut a path of blood and vengeance and needless violence around the world and now he rules. It is time for Marith to put down his sword, to send home his armies, to grow a beard and become fat. It is time to look to his own house, and to produce an heir. The King of Death must now learn to live.But some things cannot be learnt.The spoils of war turn to ash in the mouths of the Amrath Army and soon they are on the move again. But Marith, lord of lies, dragon-killer, father-killer, has begun to falter and his Trade Review‘Anna Smith Spark is a dynamic new voice in the field of grimly baroque fantasy, a knowing and witty provisioner of the Grand Guignol, a cheerful undertaker strolling across the graveyard and beckoning you to admire her newest additions.’Scott Lynch Reviews for The Court of Broken Knives: 'Grim, gritty and fast paced, with great battle scenes! Anna Smith-Spark is one to watch'. -Andy Remic 'Holy crap this is good!' -Grim Tidings 'On a par with R. Scott Bakker.' -Grimdark Alliance
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers At the Gates of Darkness
Book SynopsisThe conclusion of the bestselling Demon War series, which began with Rides a Dread LegionRecent events have devastated the Conclave of Shadows; the discovery of the demon horde on the heels of the taredhel invasion of Midkemia, the threat of the star elves themselves, and the terrible personal cost paid by Pug and his family.But grieving must wait. At a deserted fortress in the Valley of Lost Men, the Conclave's agents witness horror beyond their imagination, orchestrated by a familiar enemy. But Belasco''s motives are as yet unclear. The Conclave must regroup and discover the true meaning behind the chaos seeded by the evil magician if they are ever to find a way to stop the destruction of Triagia before the demon horde even arrives.Trade ReviewPraise for Raymond E. Feist: ‘File under guilty pleasure’Guardian ‘Get in at the start of a master’s new series’Daily Sport ‘Well-written and distinctly above average… intelligent… intriguing.’Publishers Weekly ‘ Epic scope…vivid imagination…a significant contribution to the growth of the field of fantasy.’Washington Post
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Shadowmagic (Shadowmagic, Book 1)
Book SynopsisA Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different. Conor thought he was an average teenager. OK, so his father only had one hand, spoke to him in ancient languages and was a bit on the eccentric side but, other than that, life was fairly normal. Until, that is, two Celtic warriors on horseback and wearing full armour appear at his front door and try to kill him. After that, things get pretty weird. Shadowmagic is a fantasy adventure for young adults (although grown ups will like it too). Written by one of the most popular magicians in the country it brings a fresh approach to the genre and will have a broad appeal beyond the fantasy sections.Trade Review‘If Percy Jackson were to be hurled across dimensions into Middle Earth, you might hope to see a story like this one evolve.’ Mark Robson, author of the Dragon Orb and Imperial Spy books
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Little, Brown Book Group The Wolfs Call Book One of Ravens Blade
Book Synopsis''Robin Hobb meets Joe Abercrombie . . . This is fantasy with a totally legendary feel'' Fantasy Book Review''The Wolf''s Call is everything a fantasy fan could ever wish for'' Booknest''Anthony Ryan''s best work since the release of his incredible debut . . . fantastic storytelling'' Novel Notions''An immensely satisfying, top-notch adventure fantasy'' Kirkus Vaelin Al Sorna is a living legend. It was his leadership that overthrew empires and his sacrifice that saved the Unified Realm from destruction. Now he lives a quiet life, his days of warfare behind him.Yet whispers have spread across the sea of an army called the Steel Horde, led by a man who thinks himself a god. When Vaelin learns that Sherin, the woman he lost long ago, has fallen into the Horde''s grasp, he resolves to confront this powerful new threaTrade ReviewNon-stop action . . . an immensely satisfying, top-notch adventure fantasy * Kirkus *Anthony Ryan's best work since the release of his incredible debut . . . fantastic storytelling * Novel Notions *The Wolf's Call is everything a fantasy fan could ever wish for * Booknest *Robin Hobb meets Joe Abercrombie in a story that delivers so many gut-wrenching blows. This is fantasy with a totally legendary feel; it's epic in every regard * Fantasy Book Review *[A] thrilling deep dive into fantasy warfare * Publisher's Weekly *
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Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. Swords and Deviltry
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HarperCollins Publishers The Thorns Remain
Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling historical fantasy author of THE SHADOW IN THE GLASS comes a tour-de-force of faerie bargains, perfect for fans of THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LA RUE, MEXICAN GOTHIC, and TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARYA dance with the fae will change everything1919. In a Highland village forgotten by the world, the young people who remain after war and flu will soon head south to make something of themselves.Moira Jean and her friends venture to the forest for a last nightof laughter before parting ways. Moira Jean is being left behind. She too planned to leave once but her lover died in France and, with him, her future. The friends light a fire and dance. But, with every twirl about the flames, strange new dancers thread between them, music streaming from the trees.The Fae have joined the dance.Suddenly Moira Jean finds herself all alone, her friends spirited away.For the Fae feel left behind and forgotten too. Led by the darkly handsome Lord of the Fae, they are out Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR HARWOOD ‘An un-put-downable historical fantasy drawn from border ballads and myths of the fae… The author has a knack for building tension, keeping the pages flying throughout. This is not to be missed.’PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review ‘Deliciously dark’WOMAN MAGAZINE ‘A gothic twist on Cinderella that is truly exquisite. Chilling and beautiful – I devoured it in one sitting’Katie Lowe, bestselling author of THE FURIES ‘A thought-provoking take on a classic’SFX ‘An impresive debut’DUNDEE COURIER
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HarperCollins Publishers Her Majestys Royal Coven The magical SUNDAY TIMES
Book SynopsisTHE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Juno Dawson is at the top of her game in this vibrant and meticulous take on witchcraft. Her characteristic wit and grit shine through''Samantha ShannonHidden among us is a secret government department of witches known as Her Majesty's Royal Coven.They protect crown and country from magical forces and otherworldly evil, but their greatest enemy will come from withinThere are whisperings of a prophecy that will bring the coven to its knees, and four best friends are about to be caught at the centre.Life as a modern witch was never simple but now it's about to get apocalyptic.Prepare to be bewitched by Juno Dawson's first adult series. A story of ancient prophecies and modern dating, of sacred sisterhood and demonic frenemies.Trade Review‘Dawson has created your new obsession. HMRC is full of her trademark heart and humour, with a delicious slick of darkness. I fell in love with her coven – and I need the next instalment now!’Kiran Millwood Hargrave ‘HMRC is such a joy to read – the world building is incredible, the writing sophisticated, and the exploration of gender and identity is done with nuance and care. Utterly compelling’Louise O’Neill ‘I absolutely DEVOURED this and adored every word. It’s a game changer. Trust me when I tell you, there will not be a better read all year’ Lindsey Kelk ‘It's genuinely thrilling and hair-raising. Juno is a magician’ Russell T Davies PRAISE FOR JUNO DAWSON: ‘Beautiful, moving and witty’Cecelia Ahern ‘Compulsively readable and touching – I loved it’Marian Keyes
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Little, Brown & Company Magical Girl Raising Project, Vol. 8 (light
Book SynopsisSnow White a.k.a. the Magical-Girl Hunter is on a quest to locate her dear friend Ripple when she's summoned by one of the Three Sages, the Magical Kingdom's highest authority. Their request, however, turns out to be a job escorting a certain magical girl...
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Pan Macmillan The Tyrant
Book Synopsis‘Makes Game of Thrones look like Jackanory’ – Independent on The TraitorThe Tyrant is a sweeping fantasy of empire and intrigue – the third book in Seth Dickinson’s powerful, critically acclaimed fantasy quartet Masquerade. After years of service to the corrupt Imperial Republic of Falcrest, Baru Cormorant finally knows how to destroy it. She’s discovered a deadly, weaponized blood plague. And if she releases it, the epidemic will kill millions . . . not just in Falcrest, but worldwide.As her divided mind turns on itself, Baru’s enemies close in. She must choose between genocidal retribution and a harder path. All she has to do is defeat a conspiracy of kings, spies and immortals, manipulate the outcome of two great wars, and steal the greatest riches in the world. If Baru triumphs, she can force Falcrest to abandon its colonies and make right its crimes. But does she want a slim chance at justice — or certain revenge?The Tyrant follows The Traitor and The Monster in this extraordinary quartet, and is published as The Tyrant Baru Cormorant in the US.Trade ReviewA fascinating tale of political intrigue and national unrest -- Washington Post on The TraitorA tale of intelligence and wonder, set in a believable, detailed world that is populated with rich characters. From the first page I was sucked into a world of captivating intrigue and Machiavellian politics -- John Gwynne on The TraitorSmart. Brutal. Gut-wrenching. You’ll be captivated from the very first page. Dickinson is a sly, masterful writer who pulls no punches. Get ready to have your heart ripped out through your throat. Highly recommended -- Kameron Hurley on The TraitorSeth Dickinson skilfully combines intrigue, action and philosophical musings to create a suspenseful and deeply satisfying read. An intelligent and accomplished first novel reminiscent of Le Guin in its reflections on imperialism, colonialism and the attractions and corruptions of power -- Una McCormack on The Traitor
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HarperCollins Publishers The Chatelaine
Book SynopsisThe year is 1328 and Hell has overrun Bruges. Demons stalk the streets and revenants swarm the walls. The city''s men have fallen and only widows remain. But Hell should fear them. Margriet de Vos killed her first soldier when she was eleven. She has buried six children and will fight for the daughter left to her. Their only wealth is gone, taken into the inferno. And she will not be stolen from. The Devil be damned.Together with a man-at-arms with unfinished business, a widow and her forgehammer, and analderman''s wife who escapes with her children, Margriet will raise a raiding party like Hell has never seen--Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE CHATELAINE ‘The novel is written with arresting detail and challenges literary tropes about women. Its roster includes half a dozen complex female characters and one trans male character, all of them captivating, sympathetic, repulsive, flawed, dangerous, selfless, determined, and damaged. They and Heartfield's powerful battle scenes make this well worth the price of admission’ Publishers Weekly, starred review PRAISE FOR HEARTFIELD ‘Armed in Her Fashion is Kate Heartfield’s debut novel, and what a strange, compelling, genre-bending debut it is. Part horror, part fantasy, part history, and part epic, it combines all of its elements into a commentary on gender, power, and patriarchy…enormously fun…’ Liz Bourke, Tor.com ‘An absorbing novel … Heartfield sustains a fine balance between history and fantasy’Guardian ‘Where fantasy and history meet … an entertaining and dark read’Stylist ‘Reminded me in places of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. I loved the depth of characterisation and the feel of the magic … beautifully written’Elizabeth Chadwick, bestselling and award-winning author of The Summer Queen ‘Richly imagined and skilfully told, The Embroidered Book is an intricate and spellbinding tale’JJA Harwood, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shadow in the Glass ‘The Embroidered Book is superb from its opening scene to its heartbreaking end … Politics, magic, love, and sacrifice compete on equal terms in a sweeping, absolutely splendid epic novel about two sisters and familial love. If you like historical feminist fantasy, you will love The Embroidered Book’Lisbeth Campbell, author of The Vanished Queen ‘Sacrifice, family, dreams, and deep, dark magic, The Embroidered Book is a triumph’Julie E. Czerneda, author of The Gossamer Mage
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Little, Brown Book Group The Jasad Heir
Book SynopsisIn a world of forbidden magic and cunning royals, a fugitive queen bargains with her kingdom''s greatest enemy and is soon embroiled in a deadly game that could resurrect her scorched kingdom, or leave it in ashes forever. A stunning enemies-to-lovers fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and The Jasmine Throne.At ten years old, the Heir of Jasad flees a massacre that takes her entire family.At fifteen, she buries her first body.At twenty, the clock is ticking on Sylvia''s third attempt at home. Nizahl''s armies have laid waste to Jasad and banned magic across the four remaining kingdoms. Fortunately, Sylvia''s magic is as good at playing dead as she is.When the Nizahl Heir tracks a group of Jasadis to Sylvia''s village, the quiet life she''s crafted unravels. Calculating and cold, Arin''s tactical brilliance is surpassed only by his hatred for magic. When a mistake exposes Sylvia''s magic, AriTrade ReviewA remarkable, razor-sharp debut that cuts straight to the heart. Steeped in intrigue, tension, and dangerous magic, The Jasad Heir is a thrilling read that held me captive past its heart-pounding ending -- Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust ThiefThe Jasad Heir takes familiar fantasy plot elements-a destroyed kingdom; a hidden heir to the lost throne-and gives them a thrilling extra layer of political complexity. The slow burn between protagonist and antagonist will have you turning pages in a frenzy. Sara Hashem is a talent to watch! -- Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunA stunning fantasy debut that deftly examines the burdens of political responsibility. With a morally complex heroine and an incomparable enemies-to-lovers arc, The Jasad Heir is a compelling tale of self-discovery, found family, and the meaning of justice -- Hadeer Elsbai, author of The Daughters of Izdihar
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Bone Maker
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Bone Maker is an early contender for my favorite fantasy novel of the year. In a shelf-filled with multi-volume fantasies it is not only refreshing to see and enjoy a single-volume Epic Fantasy novel, but truly something special for the book to be this amazing. I can probably count on one hand other single volume Epics that have enthralled me as much and that have been as high quality as this novel. Highly, highly recommended." — SFFWorld "Exquisite worldbuilding and inventive, macabre magic system... Durst’s fans will be delighted." — Publishers Weekly "Durst displays a mastery of emotional resonance throughout the book, bringing each character’s scars to the surface even in moments of levity...There’s power in these bones." — BookPage "This was a fast paced and action packed standalone fantasy novel that I thoroughly enjoyed...I loved all of the characters as they had big personalities and had their own distinct voices...Overall, I’m pretty chuffed with this standalone." — Adeel Reads "Sarah Beth Durst is an amazing author. She is, hands-down, my favorite current author—and The Bone Maker shows me why once again...you’ll find yourself whisked away to a world worth visiting, filled with heroes worth admiring in all their imperfect glory." — Geek Girl Riot
£14.29
Sourcebooks, Inc King of Battle and Blood
Book SynopsisAn instant USA Today bestseller! From fan-favorite Scarlett St. Clair, the bestselling author of the Hades & Persephone series, comes a new fantasy filled with danger, darkness, and insatiable romance.Their union is his revenge.Isolde de Lara considers her wedding day to be her death day. To end a years-long war, she is to marry vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, and kill him.But her assassination attempt is thwarted, and Adrian threatens that if Isolde tries to kill him again, he will raise her as the undead. Faced with the possibility of becoming the thing she hates most, Isolde seeks other ways to defy him and survive the brutal vampire court.Except it isn't the court she fears most-it's Adrian. Despite their undeniable chemistry, she wonders why the king-fierce, savage, merciless-chose her as consort.The answer will shatter her world.Book 1 in the Adrian X Isolde series
£19.99
HarperCollins Publishers Into a Dark Realm
Book SynopsisThe second book in the Darkwar series, from world-wide bestselling author of Magician, Raymond E. Feist.Chaos threatens to overwhelm two worlds as the most dangerous force ever encountered threatens to invade Midkemia, while the most treacherous magician in history the madman Leso Varen begins to wreak havoc on the world of Kelewan.Pug and the Conclave of Shadows are determined to find Varen, only to discover that he has usurped the body of one of the most powerful men in the Empire of Tsuranuani a Black Robe and member of the Assembly of Magicians. Pug has the almost impossible task of uncovering the true identity of the fiendish magician in an entire city full of Black Robes.Murder, mayhem, horror, and the darkest evil await Pug''s son, Magnus, and his companions as they attempt to discover the ultimate source of the terrible threat that hovers over Midkemia and Kelewan. Leading a desperate expedition into the realm of the Dasati, the vast and malevolent empire which is threateninTrade ReviewPraise for Raymond E. Feist and ‘Flight of the Night Hawks’: ‘File under guilty pleasure.’Guardian ‘Get in at the start of a master’s new series.’Daily Sport
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Shadowmagic Trilogy
Book SynopsisA Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.The complete Shadowmagic trilogy. Including Shadowmagic, Prince of Hazel and Oak and Sons of Macha.Shadowmagic is a fantasy adventure for young adults (although grown ups will like it too). Written by one of the most popular magicians in the country it brings a fresh approach to the genre and will have a broad appeal beyond the fantasy sections.Trade Review‘If Percy Jackson were to be hurled across dimensions into Middle Earth, you might hope to see a story like this one evolve.’ Mark Robson, author of the Dragon Orb and Imperial Spy books
£17.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Kill Society
Book SynopsisNinth in the high-octane Sandman Slim series, The Kill Society has the kick-ass action and inventive fantasy that are the hallmarks of New York Times bestselling author Richard Kadrey.Sandman Slim has reached the far edge of Tenebrae: the desolate home of the lost dead. Alone and with no clue how to get back home, he collides with a caravan of the damned, led by the ruthless Magistrate.Slim didn't land in Tenebrae by chance. When he tried to open Heaven, he sent a tsunami across the universe and now the afterlife is falling apart. The angels know Slim is close by, and they have put a tempting bounty on his head.It's one thing to ride with a ferocious criminal gang across the land of the dead it's quite another to do it while everyone is trying to make sure you stay there. But Slim's not too worried. He's been fighting cosmic forces hell-bent on destruction for years. A pack of vicious bounty hunters, vengeful angels, and dangerous enemies with friendly smiles isn't going to stop him fTrade ReviewPraise for Sandman Slim: “The best B movie I’ve read in at least twenty years. An addictively satisfying, deeply amusing, dirty-ass masterpiece, Sandman Slim swerves hell-bent through our culture’s impacted gridlock of genres…it’s like watching Sergio Leone and Clive Barker co-direct from a script by Jim Thompson and S. Clay Wilson.” William Gibson “If Simon R. Green wrote an episode of Dog the Bounty Hunter, it would read much like Sandman Slim – violent, vivid, non-stop action of the supernatural kind. I couldn’t put it down.” Charlaine Harris
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HarperCollins Publishers A Dance with Dragons Part 1 Dreams and Dust The
Book SynopsisHBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R.R. Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS: DREAMS AND DUST is the first part of the fifth volume in the series.Characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias' GuardianTyrion Lannister, having killed his father, and wrongfully accused of killing his nephew, King Joffrey, has escaped from King's Landing with a price on his head. Jon Snow has been elected Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. But Jon has enemies both inside and beyond the Wall. And in the east Daenerys Targaryen struggles to hold a city built on dreams and dust.The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance. On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by outlaws and priests, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will lead to the greatest dance of all.Trade Review‘When times are tough, there is no better distraction than these magical tales’ Guardian ‘Martin has not only raised the bar for writers of epic fantasy but pushed and stretched the boundaries of the novel itself’ The Times ‘Fantasy fiction’s equivalent to THE WIRE’ Telegraph ‘Complex storylines, fascinating characters, great dialogue, perfect pacing, and the willingness to kill off even his major characters’ LA Times ‘Mr Martin is a literary dervish, bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers’ New York Times
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HarperCollins Publishers A Dance With Dragons
Book SynopsisBeautiful leather-bound slipcase editions of George R.R. Martin's landmark epic A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for the world's most-watched television series, Game of Thrones.The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance.In the east, Daenerys, last scion of House Targaryen, her dragons grown to terrifying maturity, rules as queen of a city built on dust and death, beset by enemies.Now that her whereabouts are known many are seeking Daenerys and her dragons. Among them the dwarf, Tyrion Lannister, who has escaped King's Landing with a price on his head, wrongfully condemned to death for the murder of his nephew, King Joffrey. But not before killing his hated father, Lord Tywin.To the north lies the great Wall of ice and stone a structure only as strong as those guarding it. Eddard Stark''s bastard son Jon Snow has been elected the 998th Lord Commander of the Night''s Watch, but he has enemies both in the Watch and beyond the Wall, where the wildling armies are massing Trade ReviewPraise for A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE: 'In the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best … tense, surging, insomnia-inflicting' Time Magazine ‘An absorbing, exciting read … Martin’s style is so vivid that you will be hooked within a few pages’ The Times ‘The sheer mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads …Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias’Guardian ‘Colossal, staggering … Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world … The writing is always powerful …' SFX
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HarperCollins Publishers A Song of Ice and Fire 05. A Dance With Dragons
Book SynopsisHBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS is the fifth volume in the series.The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance.In the east, Daenerys, last scion of House Targaryen, her dragons grown to terrifying maturity, rules as queen of a city built on dust and death, beset by enemies.Now that her whereabouts are known many are seeking Daenerys and her dragons. Among them the dwarf, Tyrion Lannister, who has escaped King's Landing with a price on his head, wrongfully condemned to death for the murder of his nephew, King Joffrey. But not before killing his hated father, Lord Tywin.To the north lies the great Wall of ice and stone a structure only as strong as those guarding it. Eddard Stark''s bastard son Jon Snow has been elected the 998th Lord Commander of the Night''s Watch, but he has enemies both in the Watch and beyond the Wall, where the wildling armies are massing for an assault.On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of allTrade Review‘In the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best'Time Magazine ‘An absorbing, exciting read … Martin’s style is so vivid that you will be hooked within a few pages’The Times ‘The sheer mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads …Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias’Guardian ‘Colossal, staggering … Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome’SFX
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Headline Publishing Group Johannes Cabal the Necromancer
Book SynopsisThe start of a fantastic new series.Johannes Cabal has never pretended to be a hero of any kind. There is, after all, little heroic about robbing graves, stealing occult volumes, and being on nodding terms with demons. His purpose, however, is noble. His researches are all directed to raising the dead. For such a prize, some sacrifices are necessary. One such sacrifice was his own soul, but he now sees that was a mistake - it''s not just that he needs it for his research to have validity, but now he realises he needs it to be himself. Unfortunately, his soul now rests within the festering bureaucracy of Hell. Satan may be cruel and capricious but, most dangerously, he is bored. It is Cabal''s unhappy lot to provide him with amusement.In short, a wager: in return for his own soul, Cabal must gather one hundred others - in one year.One year to beat the Devil at his own game. And isn''t that perhaps just a little heroic?
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Headline Publishing Group A Lion Among Men
Book SynopsisThe global bestseller that inspired the hit musical phenomenon.The third book in Gregory Maguire''s Wicked Years series - inspiration for the major movie and record-breaking box office sensation.As civil war looms in Oz, an ancient and tetchy oracle named Yackle prepares for death. Before she can return to dust, however, the Cowardly Lion - an enigmatic figure named Brrr - arrives seeking knowledge about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West. The woman who defended him when he was a cub. But Yackle, too, demands answers of her own.Trade Review'Amusing and will delight fans of the previous two volumes' * The Times *
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Mira Books The Iron Queen
Book SynopsisIn less than twenty-four hours I'll be seventeen. Although, technically, I won't actually be turning seventeen. I've been in the Nevernever too long.When you're in Faery, you don't age. So while a year has passed in the real world, agewise I'm probably only a few days older than when I went in. In real life, I've changed so much I don't even recognize myself.MY NAME IS MEGHAN CHASE.I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.THIS TIME, THERE WILL BE NO TURNING BACK.Readers LOVE The Iron Queen:''I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book'' ?????''I. Am. Speechless. This is easily one of the best series I have had the pleasure to read'' ?????''Fast-paced, never a dull moment and action packed'' ?????''P.E.R.F.E.C.T.I.O.N.'' ?????''This series was a hell of a ride. I recommend this to everyone'' ?????''Rich with madness, magic and mayhem'' ?????''This freaking book had so many twists and changes, I am still shocked right now'' ?????''I devoured every second of this book'' ?????Don''t miss the rest of The Iron Fey series:Welcome to the Faery realm Book 1: The Iron KingBook 2: The Iron DaughterBook 3: The Iron QueenBook 4: The Iron KnightBook 5: The Lost PrinceBook 6: The Iron TraitorBook 7: The Iron Warrior
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Silver Bayonet The Carpathians Castle Fier
Book SynopsisRecruit new soldiers, face new foes, and explore the mysteries of the Carpathian Mountains in two new campaigns, one competitive and one for solo or cooperative play.High in the Carpathian Mountains stands the crumbling Castle Fier. Once home to a powerful warlord, the castle cast a dark shadow across the nearby villages, until crusaders attacked with sword and flame to put an end to its menace. Though history passed into folklore, the ruins of Castle Fier remained shunned by all as a cursed site. Now, horrors have been seen moving at night. An army gathers. Something has awoken in the ruins. With the political situation in the surrounding region becoming increasingly unstable, France, Prussia, Britain, and the other powers have dispatched their best agents to investigate the ruins, eliminate any threats, and acquire any treasures that could prove useful in the ongoing fight against the harvestmen and each other.The Carpathians: Castle Fier is a supplemTrade ReviewWelcome and game-improving addition to the horror-soaked world of The Silver Bayonet. -- Wargames Illustrated * Wargames Illustrated *The combat system is really intuitive. -- Ash Barker * Guerrilla Miniatures Games *
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HarperCollins Publishers A Song of Ice and Fire 02. A Clash of Kings
Book SynopsisThe second volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. GAME OF THRONES is now a major TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast.Throughout Westeros, the cold winds are rising.From the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding lands of Winterfell, chaos reigns as pretenders to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms stake their claims through tempest, turmoil and war.As a prophecy of doom cuts across the sky a comet the colour of blood and flame five factions struggle for control of a divided land. Brother plots against brother and the dead rise to walk in the night.Against a backdrop of incest, fratricide, alchemy and murder, the price of glory is measured in blood.Trade Review‘Nobody does fantasy quite like George R.R. Martin’Sunday Times ‘Colossal, staggering… Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome’SFX ‘The sheer mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads… Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias’Guardian
£8.40
HarperCollins Publishers The Witch With No Name Rachel Morgan 13
Book SynopsisIt’s Rachel Morgan’s ultimate adventure . . . and anything can happen in this final book by New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison.Trade Review‘Action packed chick-lit with a supernatural twist‘The Times ‘A spellbinding blend of sharp wit and vivid imagination. A wonderfully fun romp through the supernatural world’Kelley Armstrong ‘Discovering a new series like this is like finding buried treasure’Diana Gabaldon ‘I wouldn’t miss a Kim Harrison book for anything’Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels
£13.29
Vintage Publishing The Gormenghast Trilogy
Book SynopsisGormenghast is the vast, crumbling castle to which Titus Groan, is lord and heir. Titus is expected to rule this gothic labyrinth of turrets and dungeons, and his subjects, according to age-old rituals, but things are changing in the castle. He must contend with treachery, manipulation and murder and his longing for a life beyond the castle walls.Trade ReviewA master of the macabre and a traveller through the deeper and darker chasms of the imagination * The Times *Mervyn Peake is a finer poet than Edgar Allan Poe, and he is therefore able to maintain his world of fantasy brilliantly through three novels. It [The Gormenghast Trilogy] is a very, very great work...a classic of our age[Peake's books] are actual additions to life; they give, like certain rare dreams, sensations we never had before, and enlarge our conception of the range of possible experienceThe Gormenghast Trilogy is one of the most important works to come out of the age that produced The Four Quartets, The Unquiet Grave, Brideshead Revisited, The Loved One, Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four * Spectator *
£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers The Lord of the Rings 1
Book Synopsis Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Trade Review‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times ‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard ‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron.’ C.S. Lewis
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Seven
Book SynopsisAn exciting new writer sharp, compelling and original' Mark LawrenceYears have passed since the Vagrant journeyed to the Shining City, Vesper in arm and Gamma's sword in hand.Since then the world has changed. Vesper, following the footsteps of her father, journeyed to the breach and closed the tear between worlds, protecting the last of humanity, but also trapping the infernal horde and all those that fell to its corruptions: willing or otherwise.In this new age it is Vesper who leads the charge towards unity and peace, with seemingly nothing standing between the world and a bright new future.That is until eyes open.And The Seven awaken.Trade Review★★★★★ 'For fans of classic science-fiction literature, this is a must-read.' – SciFi Now ★★★★ 'Come visit this brilliantly imaginative land of winged swords and broken solar cells.' – SFX 'A story that grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and refused to let go…' Fantasy Faction
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Deathless
Book SynopsisFrom the Gemmell Award-winning author of THE VAGRANT, a thrilling new series of power, intrigue, and magic.THE DEMONSCreatures lurk in the endless forests of the Wild, plucking victims from those who scratch a living by the sides of the great Godroads, paths of crystal which provide refuge from the infernal tide.THE DEATHLESSHumanity's protectors reign within crystal castles held aloft on magical currents seven timeless royal families, born and reborn into flawless bodies. As immortal as the precious stones from which they take their names, they fight to hold the Wild at bay. For generations a fragile balance has held.AND THE DAMNEDHouse Sapphire, one of the ancient Deathless families, is riven by suspicion and grief. Their hunting expeditions against the Wild are failing and entire villages have begun to disappear.Then, when assassins strike, House Sapphire shatters.NOTHING LASTS FOREVERTrade Review‘A unique world’Robin Hobb, bestselling author of ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE ‘A compelling, vivid and skilfully crafted tale’SFX ‘Addictive’Starburst PRAISE FOR THE VAGRANT TRILOGY: ★★★★★ 'For fans of classic science-fiction literature, this is a must-read’SciFi Now ★★★★ 'Come visit this brilliantly imaginative land of winged swords and broken solar cells’SFX
£10.44
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Flames Of Mira: Book One of The Rift Walker
Book SynopsisMagic and redemption in a world of fire and ice.Among boiling volcanoes under Mira's frozen lands, people like Ig are forced to undergo life-threatening trials that bind chemical elements to the human body. One of Mira's most powerful elementals, Ig serves as an enforcer for Magnate Sorrelo Adriann, but is cursed with flesh binding magic that will kill him at the first sign of disobedience.When Sorrelo is overthrown, Ig quickly learns he can do far worse than what has been asked of him so far. If he can't escape the flesh binding in time, he will have to kill friend and foe alike to stop his master reclaiming the throne, or sacrifice himself trying.Trade Review“Grim, dark, not exactly a hopeful initial outing, but certainly an adventure.” -- Booklist“Dark, tense, and full of action” -- Grimdark Magazine“An extraordinary world unlike any you’ve read before” -- FanFiAddict
£16.14
Batsford Ltd Dark Fairy Tales of Fearless Women
Book SynopsisEnter a world in which magic exists, hope wins and every woman’s heart is alive with courage! This global feast of ancient tales features valiant women overcoming every kind of obstacle and danger to fulfil their destinies. Travel through Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and the Pacific. Shudder, cheer and laugh out loud as the heroines deal with trolls, faeries, dragons and ghosts; admire their knowledge, wit and cunning; marvel at shapeshifting and other manifestations of the supernatural. A rich collection of fairy tales, beautifully illustrated throughout with Joe McClaren woodcuts, this book is stitched together like a series of Scheherazade stories. It is story-telling at its best, pitch perfect fairy tales of fearless women for readers everywhere.Trade Review‘An appealing and accessible introduction to the folklore of many different places around the world... The narrative voice is vivid and flexible, drawing in the reader from the beginning... A pleasure to read.’ Folklore Sophia Kingshill 2022
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Blood Heir
Book SynopsisBlood Heir is the first book in an epic new series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the conman she must trust to clear her name of murder.Ana has lived her life in safety, hidden behind palace walls, but that wasn't just for her own protection.She is one of the Affinites, people reviled for their magical gifts, which allow them to control the world around them. And Ana, the crown princess of Cyrilia, has an Affinity to blood.After her father's brutal murder, all evidence points to Ana. If she's to have any hope of clearing her name she'll need help. And there is only one person corrupt enough to help her Ramson Quicktongue.A cunning, smooth-talking crime lord of the Cyrilian underworld, Ramson has his own sinister plans though he might have met his match in Ana.Because in this story, the princess might be the most dangerous player of them all.Trade Review‘Zhao shines in the fast-paced and vivid combat scenes, which lend a cinematic quality that pulls readers in’NYT Book Review ‘BLOOD HEIR is cinematic storytelling at its best. A stunning new voice in YA, Amélie Wen Zhao has drawn characters who are as complex and captivating as the fantastical world she’s built. Get ready for a retelling like you’ve never seen before’Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of SKY IN THE DEEP and THE GIRL THE SEA GAVE BACK ‘Sure to keep readers turning pages…Perfect for fans of Amy Tintera or Sarah J. Maas, but readers should prepare for plenty of heartbreak’Booklist ‘[A] pointed exploration into the consequences of exploitation and the defining nature of choices’Publishers Weekly ‘Ana is not the typical damsel in distress’Kirkus ‘So rich and beautifully written, the plot is riveting, and I was utterly taken with the magic system’Mary Watson, author of The Wren Hunt
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group Kaikeyi
Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller and Tiktok sensation, Vaishnavi Patel''s stunning debut Kaikeyi reimagines the life of the infamous queen from Indian epic the Ramayana... The only daughter of a king, Kaikeyi watches as her mother is banished and her own worth is reduced to what marriage alliance she can secure. Although she was raised on stories of the might and benevolence of the gods, her prayers for help go unanswered. She turns to her mother''s library and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat and favoured queen, determined to carve a better world for herself and the women around her. But when evils from her childhood stories threaten her world, the path she has forged clashes with the destiny the gods have chosen for her family. Kaikeyi must decide if resistance is worth the destruction it will wreak - and what legacy she intends to leave behind.A must for readers of historical and mythological retellings such as Madeline Miller''s Circe and Jennifer Saint''s Ariadne, this powerful debut weaves a tale of an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a world where gods and men dictate the shape of things to come.Praise for Kaikeyi:''Mythic retelling at its best'' R. F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War''Utterly captivating from start to finish'' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch''s Heart''Brave, compassionate and powerful'' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne''A lyrical and evocative retelling, full of power and grace'' Ava Reid, author of The Wolf and the Woodsman''Compulsively readable and infinitely compassionate'' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Gilded Wolves''A thought-provoking, nuanced new look at one of humanity''s most foundational stories'' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass''Fans of Madeline Miller''s Circe will fall hard for this story'' Booklist (starred review)
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sons of Darkness
Book SynopsisTHE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON MEETS SUCCESSION IN AN EPIC REIMAGINING OF THE MAHABHARATA ''An unforgettable wild journey set in re-imagined Vedic India'' SF Book Review''Like Game of Thrones in an Indian alternative universe... exhilarating... heralds the arrival of a special new talent'' Dan Jones''Mahabharata imbued with A Song of Ice and Fire, The First Law, & Malazan Book of the Fallen'' Novel NotionsSOME BALLADS ARE INKED IN BLOODBled dry by violent confrontations with the Magadhan Empire, the Mathuran Republic simmers on the brink of oblivion. Senator Krishna and his third wife Satyabhama have put their plans in motion, both within and beyond the Republic's blood-soaked borders, to protect it from total annihilation.But they are soon to discover that neither gold nor alliances last forever and that they are not the only playeTrade ReviewThrough humour, torture, gore, lust, magic, dangerous power games and bloodcurdling battles, Sons of Darkness takes us on an unforgettable wild journey set in re-imagined Vedic India. * SF BOOK REVIEW *Remarkable characterization and vivid worldbuilding bolster this riveting epic fantasy. * Kirkus Reviews *The sprawling scope of the epics with all the brutal and bleak nature of your favorite grimdarks. Complex geopolitical drama, strife, and military battles to rival the greats of the genre and will have you sitting by the seat of your pants. You're going to want to read this dark South Asian fantasy infused to the brim with Mahabharata and Malazan's DNA. -- R.R. VirdiIn vivid prose, Mohanty combines ghastly tortures, sly political machinations, throbbing romance, and eerie religious and social rites into a demanding but rewarding epic and sets the stage for even more gasps in a coming sequel. This is an impressive feat * Publishers Weekly *Sons of Darkness is outstanding. Brutal, lyrical and imaginative, it is an inspired mix of mythology and grimdark fantasy that I just couldn’t put down. -- Shauna LawlessAn incredible debut that showcases the darkness of human hearts but also the heroic nature that resides within... easily one of the best epic fantasy debuts of the last decade & more * Fantasy Book Critic *Like Game of Thrones in an Indian alternative universe, Sons Of Darkness is an exhilarating, imaginative, genre-busting mash-up of high fantasy, timeless myth and ancient history, which heralds the arrival of a special new talent and a gripping new series in historical fantasy. -- Dan JonesThe author’s vision, and the world he has created is breathtaking and fascinating. The Indian Fantasy Fiction genre finally comes of age with this book. -- Anand Neelakantan, bestselling author of Asura and The Bahubali SeriesA stunning debut. Gourav Mohanty is the new voice of dark fantasy -- Michael R. FletcherWith bold and gut-wrenching twists, Gourav Mohanty fuses passion for gritty modern fantasy with the greatest epic ever told, delivering a fresh and page-turning spin on the Mahabharata. This is a series to watch! -- Philip ChaseMahabharata imbued with A Song of Ice and Fire, The First Law, & Malazan Book of the Fallen, Sons of Darkness is the best fantasy debut of 2022. The unbreached bastion for grimdark fantasy literature in India has been breached with Mohanty as the lead, and nothing can stop the novel from encompassing the entire world now. * Novel Notions *Sons of Darkness contains all the trappings of a high adventure. The saga is perfect for fans of Game of Thrones * Midwest Book Review *A wild, intriguing work of fantasy that will keep you glued from the beginning till the end. * Online Book Club *Sons of Darkness smashes open the fountain of originality, spilling insidious plot, incredible characters, and grim violence. I loved this book. * Fanfi Addict *Vast and sweeping in scale, even while it is attentive to the minutia of its characters motivations and inner lives, Sons of Darkness is a fresh new, grimdark fantasy built on old bones and perfect for those who love their stories epic and their worlds unique! * Reedsy *Nothing says summer like reading about a bunch of morally dubious people literally stabbing each other in the back! * Winter is Coming *House of Dragons meets Succession * The Debut Digest *A totally brilliant novel by a new force in historical fantasy… a saga of magic, deadly politics, war and outrageous ambition, superbly written. This is historical fantasy at its very best * Historical Novel Review *
£14.44
Hodder & Stoughton The City of Stardust
Book SynopsisCurses are made to be broken.THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''A DARK DREAM . . . WELCOME TO THE CITY OF STARDUST. ENJOY - AND ALSO BEWARE. THIS FAIRY TALE IS DEADLY'' LAINI TAYLOR Filled with magic, stardust, and a shockingly dark heart, this is a stunning standalone fantasy perfect for fans of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, The Starless Sea and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. For centuries, Everlys have seen their brightest and best disappear, taken as punishment for a crime no one remembers, for a purpose no one understands. Their tormentor is a woman named Penelope, who never ages, never grows sick - and never forgives a debt. Ten years ago, Violet Everly''s mother left to break the curse, and never returned. Now Violet must find her mother, or she will be taken in her place. Her hunt leads her into a seductive magical underworld of power-hungry scholars, ficTrade ReviewA dark dream of a novel, Georgia Summers's debut is like a sweet shop - an elegant, mysterious one - full of all my favorite things: a grand old house, strange magic, deep lore, a family curse, a cabal, a globe criss-crossing heroine, otherworldly beings, and a new mythos that feels both timeless and original. Welcome to The City of Stardust. Enjoy - and also beware. This fairy tale is deadly * Laini Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Strange the Dreamer *A story as darkly wondrous as midnight. Summers brilliantly takes our yearning to open doors to magical new worlds, and twists it into a seductively vicious dream of darkness, blood, and winged horrors. When monsters must be satiated, there is no escaping the choices between love and betrayal; survival and sacrifice. Enthralling to the last page * Shelley Parker-Chan, Sunday Times bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun *In opening The City of Stardust, you enter a Gaiman-esque otherworld of scheming scholars and soul-stealing gods, where a daughter's quest to understand her mother's absence is as compelling as her fight against an ancient curse. The ghost of the city undone by pride and a broken promise haunts every page of this memorable and accomplished debut * Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong *The City of Stardust opens with a haunting prologue that weaves as enchanting a spell as any of the terrible and wonderful magic in the book, and it just gets better from there. Summers' debut is a dark, gorgeous tale of curses, gods and monsters, with the love and loyalty of family at its heart * Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches *Georgia Summers's fascinating debut, The City of Stardust, draws readers into a compelling story full of magic, curses, keys, and stories. It asks what we would do to break a curse, to close a door, or to open one. Readers who loved The Starless Sea or The Ten Thousand Doors of January will also love this darkly magical book * Kat Howard, author of the Unseen World duology *In this darkly gorgeous tale of yearning and curses, Summers explores the terrible and wonderful power of love in its many forms - enduring, loyal, selfish, toxic, destructive - and what happens when betrayal and survival are but two sides of the same coin. Utterly mesmerising * A. Y. Chao, Number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal *A starry tale of curses, gods and scholars that glitters with magic. Beautifully spellbinding. I never wanted to leave the City of Stardust! * M. A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood *A spellbinding and mesmerising tale intricately crafted with writing that glitters. The City of Stardust is like reading V. E. Schwab for the first time - and it's a story that will stay with me for years to come * Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen *An intoxicating story redolent of Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea * The Bookseller *A stunning clarion call of a debut novel that dwells in curses, magic, and gods as it explores the effects of love and betrayal * LoveReading *There's a young girl fighting an ancient family curse, a tremendously chilly villain, and the gothicky atmosphere of corridors and libraries is invigorated by a sweeping trans-continental narrative. Want more? How about monsters, magic, a quest and a mystery? A hugely promising debut; beautifully written as well * Daily Mail *A fantastic slice of escapism that you will not be able to stop yourself from gobbling up - it is an absorbing, stunning, beautifully written book with a magic and dark undercurrent * The Debut Digest *There's a young girl fighting an ancient family curse, a tremendously chilly villain, and the gothicky atmosphere of corridors and libraries is invigorated by a sweeping trans-continental narrative. Want more? How about monsters, magic, a quest and a mystery? A hugely promising debut; beautifully written as well * Daily Mail *A fantastic slice of escapism that you will not be able to stop yourself from gobbling up - it is an absorbing, stunning, beautifully written book with a magic and dark undercurrent * The Debut Digest *The City of Stardust is a love letter to every reader who has ever seen the monsters and betrayals of a fantastical land, but still felt the pull of desire in their heart to go there. It is a story which indulges this urge on every page, rewarding curiosity, and exploring what happens when we follow the best - and worst of our imaginations. * The Herald *Full of twists and turns, you can hear the uneasy tick of the clock counting down your days with each page of this deliciously dark and dangerous debut. A spellbinding trip into the world of fantasy * Heat *Whether Georgia Summers' next book is set within the same universe or an entirely new world, if it's as beautifully written, intricately plotted and atmospheric as this one, it'll be another work of pure magic * Culturefly *An ambitious debut * The Guardian *
£18.00
St Martin's Press Seasonal Fears
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire, Seasonal Fears is the extraordinary companion novel to Middlegame.The king of winter and the queen of summer are dead. The fight for their crowns begins!Melanie has a destiny, though it isn't the one everyone assumes it to be. She's delicate; she's fragile; she's dying. Now, truly, is the winter of her soul.Harry doesn't want to believe in destiny, because that means accepting the loss of the one person who gives his life meaning, who brings summer to his world.So, when a new road is laid out in front of thema road that will lead through untold dangers toward a possible lifetime togetherwalking down it seems to be the only option.But others are following behind, with violence in their hearts.It looks like Destiny has a plan for them, after all. One must maintain a little bit of summer even in the middle of winter. Thoreau
£14.44
Cornerstone Restless Slumber
Book Synopsis'I told you the crown came at a cost.'Fortuna's world has been transformed. The faerie court is whispering in her head, her brother has lost touch with reality and an obstinate werewolf won't leave her side.And then there's Collith: her enigmatic, beautiful, infuriating mate. She hates him, so why is he causing her such turmoil?But as the new Queen of the Unseelie Court she is determined to uproot the corruption around her. The question is not if she has the strength - it's whether she can survive long enough.
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton Immortal Longings
Book SynopsisA BRAND NEW FANTASY FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORThe only way to win, is to survive.''Each page is fierce and filled with yearning - I loved it'' ANDREA STEWARTEvery year, thousands flock to San-Er, the dangerously dense capital twin cities of the kingdom of Talin, where the palace hosts a set of deadly games. Those confident in their ability to jump between bodies can enter a fight to the death - for the chance to win unimaginable riches. Princess Calla Tuoleimi has been in hiding for five years, ever since she murdered her parents to free the people of Talin from her tyrannical family. Only one person stands in her way of finishing the job: her reclusive uncle King Kasa. However, she knows he always greets the victor of the games. If she wins, she will finally get the chance to kill him. Enter Anton Makusa, whose childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palaceTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR CHLOE GONGSmart, imaginative, and brutal, Immortal Longings is a mind- and genre-bending epic that is as cutting and honest as it is unpredictable. Chloe Gong's assertive style is filled with razor's-edge prose, and her complex characters will hurt you, but in the most thrilling way. What a time to be alive for book lovers * Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga *Immortal Longings is a grab-you-and-won't-let-go sort of book, as brutal and merciless as its characters. Everyone has secret plans, and everyone's life exists on the edge of betrayal. Each page is fierce and filled with yearning - I loved it * Andrea Stewart, author of The Drowning Empire trilogy *Gripping, bewildering, irresistible, Chloe Gong's Immortal Longings is a tour de force of Asian Futurism, a provocative examination of self and destiny that melds the ruthless sensuality of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with the visceral urgency of The Hunger Games. This book left me breathless! * Ryka Aoki, author of Light From Uncommon Stars *I'm a simple girl: I see Chloe Gong, I read. She never disappoints, breathing fresh life into familiar tales that somehow still surprise, and in her adult debut Gong has taken her pitch-perfect characterisation, vivid worldbuilding, and ability to gut-wrench readers with a single line to new heights. Prepare for a read that will leave your heart as bloody as the contestants of the deadly San-Er games * Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire *Immortal Longings sounds like the perfect mix of suspense and romance * Glamour.co.uk *In true Shakespearean fashion Gong ends her final act with high-drama, bloodshed and much to leave you gasping over. Immortal Longings is an edge-of-your-seat kind of read, the kind that is enticing and more than a little bit wicked * The Fantasy Hive *Full of betrayal, complex characters and dubious morality * Grimdark Magazine *Chloe Gong masterfully intertwines intricate world-building, morally layered characters, and a riveting narrative in her debut adult novel * Voice Magazine *A slice of fantasy action-adventure that offers plenty of bloodletting and lusty craving * Financial Times *The violent cities of San-Er and their complex politics come to life in this immersive, action-packed novel inhabited by characters impossible to let go of until the last page * Good Housekeeping *
£14.24
Little, Brown & Company Magical Girl Raising Project, Vol. 17 (light
Book SynopsisNew magical girls on the scene means a new collection of short stories about their lives! Plus, you’ll get to read the bonus origin story Snow White Raising Project for the first time in print. Don't miss out on these episodes that are sure to add even more color and intrigue to the Magical Girl Raising Project series!
£12.34
Penguin Books Ltd The Curse of Saints The Spellbinding No 2 Sunday
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFor fans hungry for a stabby heroine . . . they'll likely adore Aya . . . * Buzzfeed *Perfect for enemies to lovers fans . . . with a vast detailed world * Frances White, author of Voyage of the Damned *Included in 'The best new books out in May 2023' * Cosmopolitan *
£13.49
Hodder & Stoughton Immortal Longings
Book SynopsisTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR IS BACK WITH A BRAND-NEW HIGH-STAKES FANTASY.''The end of this book had me GASPING I am now desperate to read the next'' Reader ReviewRomance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, enemies-to-lovers epic fantasy romance retelling of Antony and Cleopatra, set amid a deadly city-wide Battle Royale game.The only way to win, is to survive.Five years ago, Princess Calla vowed to tear down San-Er''s tyrannical monarchy. First, she killed her parents. Now her sights are set on her uncle: the remaining, reclusive king. The only way to reach him is to enter his deadly games, and be crowned the winner by his hand.Anton Makusa''s childhood love lies in a coma, and he is deep in debt trying to keep her alive. His last chance at saving her is winning the games.When the two form an uneasy alliance, victory is soon within their reaTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR CHLOE GONGSmart, imaginative, and brutal, Immortal Longings is a mind- and genre-bending epic that is as cutting and honest as it is unpredictable. Chloe Gong's assertive style is filled with razor's-edge prose, and her complex characters will hurt you, but in the most thrilling way. What a time to be alive for book lovers * Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga *Immortal Longings is a grab-you-and-won't-let-go sort of book, as brutal and merciless as its characters. Everyone has secret plans, and everyone's life exists on the edge of betrayal. Each page is fierce and filled with yearning - I loved it * Andrea Stewart, author of The Drowning Empire trilogy *Gripping, bewildering, irresistible, Chloe Gong's Immortal Longings is a tour de force of Asian Futurism, a provocative examination of self and destiny that melds the ruthless sensuality of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with the visceral urgency of The Hunger Games. This book left me breathless! * Ryka Aoki, author of Light From Uncommon Stars *I'm a simple girl: I see Chloe Gong, I read. She never disappoints, breathing fresh life into familiar tales that somehow still surprise, and in her adult debut Gong has taken her pitch-perfect characterisation, vivid worldbuilding, and ability to gut-wrench readers with a single line to new heights. Prepare for a read that will leave your heart as bloody as the contestants of the deadly San-Er games * Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire *Immortal Longings sounds like the perfect mix of suspense and romance * Glamour.co.uk *In true Shakespearean fashion Gong ends her final act with high-drama, bloodshed and much to leave you gasping over. Immortal Longings is an edge-of-your-seat kind of read, the kind that is enticing and more than a little bit wicked * The Fantasy Hive *Full of betrayal, complex characters and dubious morality * Grimdark Magazine *Chloe Gong masterfully intertwines intricate world-building, morally layered characters, and a riveting narrative in her debut adult novel * Voice Magazine *A slice of fantasy action-adventure that offers plenty of bloodletting and lusty craving * Financial Times *The violent cities of San-Er and their complex politics come to life in this immersive, action-packed novel inhabited by characters impossible to let go of until the last page * Good Housekeeping *
£16.14
Little, Brown Book Group The Jasad Heir
Book SynopsisAt ten years old, the Heir of Jasad flees a massacre that takes her entire family.At fifteen, she buries her first body.At twenty, the clock is ticking on Sylvia''s third attempt at home. Nizahl''s armies have laid waste to Jasad and banned magic across the four remaining kingdoms. Fortunately, Sylvia''s magic is as good at playing dead as she is.When the Nizahl Heir tracks a group of Jasadis to Sylvia''s village, the quiet life she''s crafted unravels. Calculating and cold, Arin''s tactical brilliance is surpassed only by his hatred for magic. When a mistake exposes Sylvia''s magic, Arin offers her an escape: compete as Nizahl''s Champion in the Alcalah tournament and win immunity from persecution. In exchange, Arin will use her as bait to draw out the Jasadis he''s hunting.To win the deadly Alcalah, Sylvia must work with Arin to free her trapped magic, all while staying a step ahead of his efforts to uncover her identity. But as the two grow closer, Sylvia realizes winning her freedom as Nizahl''s Champion means destroying any chance of reuniting Jasad under her banner. The scorched kingdom is rising again, and Sylvia will have to choose between the life she''s earned and the one she left behind.Trade ReviewA remarkable, razor-sharp debut that cuts straight to the heart. Steeped in intrigue, tension, and dangerous magic, The Jasad Heir is a thrilling read that held me captive past its heart-pounding ending -- Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust ThiefThe Jasad Heir takes familiar fantasy plot elements-a destroyed kingdom; a hidden heir to the lost throne-and gives them a thrilling extra layer of political complexity. The slow burn between protagonist and antagonist will have you turning pages in a frenzy. Sara Hashem is a talent to watch! -- Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunA stunning fantasy debut that deftly examines the burdens of political responsibility. With a morally complex heroine and an incomparable enemies-to-lovers arc, The Jasad Heir is a compelling tale of self-discovery, found family, and the meaning of justice -- Hadeer Elsbai, author of The Daughters of Izdihar
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd Gleam
Book SynopsisTHE DARK ROMANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT''S SOLD OVER A MILLION COPIES**PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT**''Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG'' 5***** Reader Review''Read this series NOW! I felt like I was in the story watching and holding my breath the entire time'' 5***** Reader Review----''I don''t choose him. Not anymore. I''m choosing me.''I was told that being confined was to keep the bad out . . . Until I realized it was about keeping me in.Midas made me forbidden and weak. Little did he know that I would find my wings and voice - which sings now.After living amongst the terrifying army of Fourth Kingdom, I find myself, once again, in strange lands and a kingdom surrounded by liars.But something has ignited within me. Something dark. Something angry.ThTrade ReviewPraise for The Plated Prisoner Series * : *This series has stolen my heart, my breath, my regard for anything else. I've never been so immersed in a story before-never read characters that have felt so real. I've cried, laughed, screamed, thrown my kindle across the room, picked it up again, swooned . . . These characters, this WORLD . . . it's everything. Raven has written a story for the ages, destined to go down as one of the epics * Sarah A Parker, author of To Bleed a Crystal Bloom *Raven writes with a magic that comes to life on the page. Every single word gleams like gold * Beck Michaels, author of Divine Blood *This is one of those series that started off phenomenal, and only gets better with every subsequent book. * Laura Thalassa, author of The Bargainer Series *Get ready to be enthralled from the first word, and begging for more by the last. Raven Kennedy crafts an astonishing world that's filled with captivating characters and a story you won't be able to put down * Ivy Asher, bestselling author of The Osseous Chronicles and The Lost Sentinel Series *This series is amazing and I can't recommend it enough. It is one of the best New Adult Fantasy books out there. * Kay Thatcher, author of Prince of Blades *TEN GILDED STARS! Remarkably original . . .and the prose, people . . . gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous * Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today Bestselling Author *An emotional rollercoaster * Elizabeth Brown, author of Blood Crown *What I've enjoyed so far about this series is how it's a metaphor about real, emotional issues * Day Leitao, author of Kingdom of Curses and Shadows Series *I devoured [the] first book and it ended on such a nice cliff-hanger that I am thirsting for the next one * Emmie Hamilton, author of Chosen to Fall *
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Shadow Cabinet
Book SynopsisThe follow-up to the sensational #1 Sunday Times bestseller Her Majesty’s Royal Coven All is not as it seems within the halls of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven… Trade Review MORE PRAISE FOR HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL COVEN ‘Superb and almost unbearably charming’THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW ‘Talk about a gut punch of a novel. …A provocative exploration of intersectional feminism, loyalty, gender and transphobia [that] invites readers into an intricately woven web of magic, friendship, and power’THE NERD DAILY ‘A shimmering, irresistible cauldron’s brew of my favourite things: a thrilling, witchy plot; a diverse, compelling, and beautifully drawn cast; complex relationships with real heart; laugh-out-loud banter; and the kind of dazzling magic I wish existed. You won’t be able to put it down’Lana Harper, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of PAYBACK’S A WITCH ‘Dawson, in an impressive flex, uses the rules of the fantasy genre to make a statement about people of colour and LGBTQ individuals and how organizations can exclude and ignore them. Readers who enjoy witches and watching change ripple through a culture will enjoy this series’BOOKLIST (starred) ‘Dawson's conversational, matter-of-fact tone calls to mind writers like Neil Gaiman and Diana Wynne Jones; it's at times funny, at others heartbreaking, but always perfectly calibrated…A thoughtful entry into the witch canon that intrigues and challenges as much as it delights’BOOKPAGE ‘Look, if the idea of a story about a group of girls living in an alternate England and working for a centuries-old secret government bureau of witches doesn’t grab you immediately, I don’t know what to tell you’’PASTE ‘Cleverly constructed…an exciting new direction for Dawson. Readers will be eager for the next instalment’PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘Readers who love a big fight between good and evil, who enjoy seeing magic in the everyday world, and those who like their heroine’s journeys to include all facets of heartbreak will savour the cut and thrust of this battle’LIBRARY JOURNAL
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers The Shadow Cabinet the bewitching sequel to the
Book SynopsisThe follow-up to the sensational #1 Sunday Times bestseller Her Majesty’s Royal Coven All is not as it seems within the halls of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven… Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR JUNO DAWSON: ‘Beautiful, moving and witty’Cecelia Ahern ‘Compulsively readable and touching – I loved it’Marian Keyes
£13.29
