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Book SynopsisThe spectacular conclusion to the Dr Greta Helsing series - prepare to be swept off your feet by this novel of mystery, medicine and arcane magic.

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Book SynopsisCarissa Broadbent has been concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine years old. Since then, her stories have gotten (slightly) less depressing and (hopefully a lot?) more readable. Today, she writes novels that blend epic fantasy plots with a heaping dose of romance. She lives with her husband, her son, one very badly behaved rabbit and one perpetually sceptical cat in Rhode Island.

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Book SynopsisTJ Klune is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door, In the Lives of Puppets, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, the Green Creek series for adults, the Extraordinaries series for teens and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important now more than ever to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.

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Book SynopsisOnly the banished know what lies beyond the woods... There are whispers of what lurks in Witch Knell, the forest where sinners perish. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what's taken is never returned. Only the banished dare to approach. Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to enter the misty labyrinth, but tragedy forces her beyond the archway of bones into a dark, fantastical world. There dwells Zevander Rydainn, the cursed lord of Eidolona cold-blooded assassintasked with hiding her from the magehood that seeks her death. Zevander must protect Maevyth, whose blood can break his curse. But his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything. Including himself.

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Book SynopsisEnrol in this rivals-to-lovers dark academia fantasy of necromancers and gladiatorial combat against eldritch abominations, perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and A Deadly Education.

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Book SynopsisThe instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing!DON''T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN''T STOP TALKING ABOUT: ''Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion'' Guardian''Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high'' Daily Mail ''Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight'' Glamour __________________________________________ SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL. Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to survive won''t be enough this time. When a powerful new enemy threatens everything she cares about, including the man she loves, Violet must do whatever it takes to keep their secrets safe. One wrong move could have horrifying consequences - and as the web of lies spun by those in charge starts to unravel, nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. THE DEADLY SECOND YEAR AT BASGIATH AWAITS*THE STORM IS COMING . . . PRE-ORDER ONYX STORM TODAY. THE EPIC NEXT INSTALLMENT LANDS 21.01.2025* __________________________________________ MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THE EMPYREAN SERIES FIVE STARS. ''Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades'' The Sun ''We weren''t expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we''re not alone'' Sunday Times Style ''This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility'' Glamour ''Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter'' Mail on Sunday ''The new publishing sensation'' Daily Mail ''I couldn''t put it down!'' Millie Bobby Brown''Throw in an enemies-to-lovers plotline, some life-threatening trials and the threat of war in the outside world, and you''ve got yourself a deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting'' Stylist ''2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures'' Pop Sugar ''If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one'' ''I didn''t sleep, I didn''t eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again'' ''There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality. Well, this is the one'' ''The world building in this was phenomenal. I lived, breathed and became a part of the college'' ''You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it''s over? That''s exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing'' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM (21.01.2025 - available for pre-order now)Trade ReviewViolet (aka Violence) Sorrengail is still flying high on her mighty - and mightily sarcastic - dragon... levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high * Daily Mail *An absolute romantasy sensation. Iron Flame, the second book in the Empyrean Series set in the centuries-oldBasgiath War College, landed in November, and a lot of people are very excited about it. Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion, with extra dragons and sex. This is the only book in the last few years that has genuinely justified bookshop midnight openings, so you should probably get up to date now * Guardian *'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' * Glamour *

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Book SynopsisTravis is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate. Apparently, he now also writes books. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his very patient family and their small, nervous dog. He is the author of Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust.

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Book SynopsisCarissa Broadbent has been concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine years old. Since then, her stories have gotten (slightly) less depressing and (hopefully a lot?) more readable. Today, she writes novels that blend epic fantasy plots with a heaping dose of romance. She lives with her husband, her son, one very badly behaved rabbit and one perpetually sceptical cat in Rhode Island. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series, starting with The Serpent and the Wings of Night.

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Book SynopsisTravis Baldree is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate. Apparently, he now also writes books. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his very patient family and their small, nervous dog. He is the author of Legends & Lattes.Trade ReviewThe most fun I've ever had in a coffee shop -- Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London seriesThis is a story about following your dreams, even when they take you away from who you thought you had to be. It's sweet, beautiful and, most of all, kind. I hugely recommend this book -- Seanan McGuire, author of the Wayward Children seriesLegends & Lattes is a big-hearted story about the small things in life. A lovingly written ode to the genre, it is a must-read for every D&D player who has ever wondered what happens after ‘happily ever after -- Cassandra Khaw, author of Nothing But Blackened TeethLegends & Lattes is a uniquely beautiful book, unlike anything I’ve read before. It’s wonderfully wholesome, and its success may (one can hope) herald the rise of a ‘slice-of-life’ sub-genre in modern fantasy -- Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the WyldTake a break from epic battles and saving the world. Legends & Lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. This is my new comfort read -- Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Weaver and the Witch QueenI absolutely loved this book. It's a heartwarming story of how effort, intention and coffee can work together to change the world for the better. Fills my hunger for happy endings -- Genevieve Cogman, author of the Invisible Library seriesLegends & Lattes is the definition of a cosy fantasy comfort read . . . Lovely -- Olivia Atwater, author of Half a Soul

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA sparkling debut fantasy with Celtic tones set on the magical isle of Cadence where two childhood enemies must team up to discover why girls are going missing from their clan.Enchantments run deep on the magical Isle of Cadence.The capricious spirits that live there find mirth in the lives of the humans who call the land home, but that mischief turns to malevolence as girls begin to go missing.Adaira, heiress of the east, knows the spirits only answer to a bard's music, enticing them to return the missing girls. But there's only one bard capable of drawing the spirits forth by song: her childhood enemy, Jack Tamerlaine.He hasn't stepped foot on Cadence in ten long years, content to study music at the Mainland university. But as Jack and Adaira reluctantly work together it becomes apparent the trouble with the spirits is far more sinister than first thought and an older, darker secret lurks beneath the surface, threatening to undo them all.An alluring and rich tale, at once a fast-paced mystery and a love story as warm as a hearth'Ava Reid, bestselling author of The Wolf and the WoodsmanTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR REBECCA ROSS: ‘Will capture readers from the start’Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep ‘I adored this magical story about the unbreakable bond between sisters’Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara ‘A beautifully-crafted story of sacrifice, growth, and redemption’Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood Series

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Book Synopsis''This book will leave you begging for more from this unique world and scorching romance'' Olivia Rose Darling, Fear the Flames''There are books that lodge themselves into your subconscious, and become a part of you. Heavenly Bodies has joined this list, irrefutably. This is the best debut novel I've ever read'' Molly Tullis, Consort of Darkness-------------------------You know the most dangerous kind of villain? A woman with nothing left to lose.In a world ruled by the Stars, cruel and merciless gods, Elara has been cursed by fate.A prophecy promises she will fall for a Star, but that it will kill them both.Yet when the Star of Wrath and War descends to hunt Elara, the neighbouring kingdom sees an opportunity to take her from her home, the Kingdom of Night, to Helios, Kingdom of Light. Where she strides straight into the arms of an enemy prince.There, Elara is forced to either le

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Book SynopsisA beautiful hardcover box set collecting all three books in the Crescent City series.Bryce Quinlan had the perfect lifeworking hard all day and partying all nightuntil a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She''ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purposeto assassinate his boss''s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he''s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City''s underbelly, they're plunged into the fight of a lifetime, making them question everything they thought they knew. With a s

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Book SynopsisThe beloved classic novel, the basis of the classic film starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock As children, sisters Gillian and Sally were forever outsiders in their small New England town, teased, taunted and shunned for the air of magic that seems to sparkle in the air around them. All Gillian and Sally ever wanted was to get away.  And eventually they do – one marries, the other runs as far from home as she can manage. Years later, however, tragedy will bring the sisters back together. And they’ll find that no matter what else may happen, they’ll always have each other. An enchanting tale of love, forgiveness and family, Practical Magic is beloved of readers of all ages. Book 3 in the Practical Magic series.*~*~*Readers love Practical Magic*~*~*   'A real pleasure' Kate Atkinson 'Simply brilliant' Trade Review Praise for the Practical Magic series ‘Her books are a real pleasure – practical magic’ Kate Atkinson ‘[A] delicious fantasy of witchcraft and love in a world where gardens smell of lemon verbena and happy endings are possible’ Cosmopolitan ‘Dripping with pathos and otherworldly possibility’ Vogue ‘Dark comedy and a light touch carry the story along to a truly Gothic climax, complete with heaving skies and witchery on the lawn’ New York Times ‘A master of magical realism, draws us back into the spellbinding universe of the Owens family with gorgeous prose set against a backdrop of vivid imagery’ Marie Claire ‘A delightful confection – witty, imaginative, unexpectedly touching’ The Times ‘Reading an Alice Hoffman book is like falling into a deep dream where senses are heightened and love reigns supreme… I never wanted to awaken’ Jodi Picoult ‘Hoffman’s classy prose imbues this modern fairy tale with bite as well as beauty’ Mail on Sunday ‘Storytelling is in Hoffman’s bones’ New York Times Book Review ‘Vivid and enchanting… another sublime entry in an arresting series’ Esquire ‘I got so swept up in this enchanting story’ Reese Witherspoon ‘A vivid and evocative tale – prepare to be spellbound’ Woman ‘Full of Hoffman’s bewitching and lucid prose and vivid characters, The Book of Magic is ultimately about the very human magic of family and love and actions that echo through generations… it casts a spell’ Matt Haig

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Book SynopsisShe didn''t want Prince Charming. She wanted the demon.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''THE SEVEN CIRCLES HAVE NEVER BEEN SO HOT'' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT''SECRETS, SPICE AND A STORY I COULD NOT PUT DOWN'' KATEE ROBERTSThrone of the Fallen is a seductive new romantasy standalone, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco.A wicked prince. A fallen painter. Let the games begin . . .The Prince of Envy has never claimed to be a saint. But when a cryptic note arrives at his demon court, signalling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows it will take more than a hint of sin to win. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way.Camilla is an artist with troubles of her own: a desperate mistake has landed her in debt to a notorious rake. Threaten

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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 hope you burn so bright that you scorch your Golden King down to ash''After ten years, I have left the grips of one king only to fall into the hands of another.I have fought the terrifying Red Raid Pirates, endured the murder of those I care about, and survived the frozen planes of Orea, only to find myself a prisoner of the army of Fourth Kingdom.Leading the army is Commander Rip, a notorious warrior whose name is whispered in taverns and street corners all over the six kingdoms.But Trade 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 *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the late Ursula Le Guin''s passionate and enthralling story of a young boy sent to a school of wizardry to learn the ways of magic in the opening quartet of the Earthsea story.''One of the literary greats'' Margaret Atwood''The deepest and smartest of writers. Her words are always with us. Some of them are written on my soul'' Neil GaimanA Wizard of Earthsea * The Tombs of Atuan * The Farthest Shore * TehanuGed is but a goatherd on the island of Gont when he comes by his strange powers over nature. Sent to the School of Wizards on Roke, he learns the true way of magic and proves himself a powerful magician. And it is as the Archmage Sparrowhawk that he helps the High Priestess Tenar escape the labyrinth of darkness. But over the years, Ged witnesses true magic and the ancient ways submit to the forces of evil and death. Will he too succumb, or can he hold them back?''Superb. One of literature''s best-written fantasy worlds. I adored A Wizard of Earthsea, which I read and reread until my ratty old paperback copy required emergency surgery. Le Guin''s words are magical. Drink this magic up. Drown in it. Dream it'' David Mitchell''One of the greats. A literary icon'' Stephen King''A colossus of literature, a trailblazer'' China MievillePreviously titled The Earthsea Quartet.Trade ReviewRowling can type, but Le Guin can write * Guardian *Composed sparely, shaped by narratives so basic they must be inscribed upon our cells, they read as if they were not written but found, dug out like jewels from rock * Village Voice *A writer of phenomenal power * Observer *

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Book SynopsisAfter watching my mother succumb to a mysterious illness, I promised myself two things: I'd find the cure for what ravaged herand leave the godforsaken city where she abandoned me. Four years later, I receive an acceptance letter from Dracadia University, a secluded, prestigious school on an island off the coast of Maine. Legends say it's haunted by the exiled souls of long-dead patients. But the ghosts aren't even its most daunting peculiarity. Devryck Bramwell, known on campus as Doctor Death, is my devastatingly handsome professor. He loathes first-years like meyet his dark gaze tells me all the ways he'd devour me if given the chance, and his stolen kisses burn with forbidden jealousy. Together, we're a toxic disaster waiting to be exposed. And when the truth surfaces, we may be the ones to resurrect Dracadia's most depraved secret.

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Book Synopsis''A deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy where no one - no one - is quite what they seem'' Robin LaFevers, New York Times-bestselling author of Grave Mercy The first book in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can''t abide. Like having to marry someone she''s never met to secure a political alliance.Fed up and ready for a new life, Lia escapes to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deceptions swirl and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - secrets that may unravel her world - even as she feels herself falling in love.''This is the kind oTrade ReviewA deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy where no one - no one - is quite what they seem . . . A thoroughly engrossing read - I couldn't put it down! * Robin LaFevers, New York Times–bestselling author of Grave Mercy and Dark Triumph *A sumptuous fantasy * Chicago Tribune *This is the kind of story I love - a heart-pounding tale of magic and murder, betrayal and romance set in a richly imagined fantasy landscape * Cindy Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Realms and the Heir Chronicles *Extraordinary . . . masterfully crafted * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *The Kiss of Deception has it all - beautiful writing, heart-pounding suspense, a fiery princess, and an epic romance that'll make you swoon. This is definitely one of my favorite reads of the year! * Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortals *Gripping, urgent, and highly appealing * School Library Journal *Pearson offers readers a wonderfully full-bodied story: harrowing, romantic, and full of myth and memory, fate and hope * Booklist, Starred Review *In The Kiss of Deception, a new realm is masterfully created, featuring court intrigue, feuding nations, breathtaking landscapes, and the gift of sight. Fans of the Game of Thrones series will enjoy the magic and fantasy in this timeless dystopian world * VOYA *Fantastical . . . a lot of mystery that spices up the book * USA Today *Pearson's first book in her Remnant Chronicles is thrilling. Readers will be hooked from the first page to the last and will find themselves eagerly anticipating the next instalment. Pearson pairs a rich and varied plot with a fiery and headstrong heroine * Romantic Times *Pearson's writing is beautiful, and her ability to twist a plot into knots keeps the reader wanting more * BookPage *A marvelous new fantasy series that is sure to find an audience with devotees of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games and John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice books (Philomel). Romance, adventure, mysticism--this book has it all and it just may be the next YA blockbuster * School Library Journal, starred review *After her strong Jenna Fox series, Pearson adeptly switches gears here from science fiction to fantasy, but her ability to write a romance featuring complex characters and a strong plot remains constant * The Horn Book *

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Book Synopsis''UTTERLY ENTHRALLING'' Rebecca Yarros, New York Times bestselling author of Fourth WingThe Bachelor meets The Hunger Games. Ten women. A deadly contest. Only one can win the Sun King''s heart.Lor has endured twelve long years of torment under the Aurora King''s rule. Her only desire is to get free and pay him back for every moment of misery she''s endured.When a surprise release finds her in the hands of the Sun King, Lor is thrust into the spotlight as she competes against nine other Tributes for the role of queen. If she wins his heart, she''ll earn her freedom and finally get her revenge.But Lor doesn''t belong in the Sun Queen Trials. Not only does she not understand why she was freed, she isn''t a citizen of the Sun King''s court. The other Tributes resent her presence and will stop at nothing to ensure Lor is wiped off the gameboard, permanently.Now Lor must win, because if she loses, she dies. Or worse, she''ll be sent back into the hands of the Aurora King.This addictive TikTok fantasy romance sensation is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Fourth Wing, Raven Kennedy and Jennifer Armentrout. Trial of the Sun Queen is the first book in a series with an eventual happy ever after.Praise for Trial of the Sun Queen:''Trial of the Sun Queen was truly a breath of fresh air and had me white knuckling the book until the very last page. I''m on pins and needles to see what happens next!'' Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of Assistant to the Villain''Magical, action-packed, steamy, intricately plotted, laden with heart-wrenching moments and heart-pounding twists -- Trial of the Sun Queen is nothing short of a dark, fantastical thrill ride'' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars''I picked up Trial of the Sun Queen and was hooked from the very first sentence. This world is gripping, the plot exciting, and I loved the main character so much that I was rooting for her from the start. Nisha created a series that is addicting and visceral, with the perfect amount of spicy romance. One of my all time favourite fantasy romance reads'' Raven Kennedy, author of GildTropes include:Enemies-to-loversForced proximityTrial to the deathWho did this to you?Fated matesThe Artefacts of Ouranos series:Trial of the Sun QueenRule of the Aurora KingFate of the Sun KingTale of the Heart Queen

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Book SynopsisA rich and romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights and The Shadow Queen.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling debut fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess.A young woman's quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm, setting her on a dangerous path where those she loves are not the only ones at risk*THE INSTANT TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*THERE ARE MANY LEGENDS ABOUT MY MOTHERRaised far away on the moon, Xingyin was unaware she was being hidden from the Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing the elixir of immortality. But when her magic flares and reveals her, Xingyin is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Alone, powerless, and afraid, Xingyin makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. In disguise, she trains alongside the Emperor's son, mastering archery and magic, despite the passion which flames between them.Vowing to rescue her mother, Xingyin embarks on a quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, Xingyin must challenge the ruthless Emperor, leaving her torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaosInspired by the legend of Chang'e the Moon Goddess, this captivating debut weaves Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of love and family, immortals and magic.A breathtaking debut novel that will sweep readers away. Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish. I love this book.Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Caraval seriesThis vivid, unputdownable debut effortlessly whisks us into the celestial realms of Chinese high fantasy. A captivating treat for lovers of Chinese fantasy dramas and newcomers alike.Shelley Parker-Chan, bestselling author of She Who Became the SunA lush, dreamy gem of a novel.Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The City of BrassStrikingly evocative, tense, and heartfelt, Daughter of the Moon Goddess leaves you dreaming of dragons.Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard DaughterTrade Review“Sue Lynn Tan has written a breathtaking debut novel that will sweep readers away to the moon and back. I can’t remember the last time a book surprised and delighted me as much as this one. Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish. I love this book.” Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Caraval series 'Tan sweeps the reader away on an epic and romantic adventure, rendered in lovely prose and driven by a strong-willed protagonist, whose quest for ​justice is as gripping as it is exquisite.' Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree “This vivid, unputdownable debut effortlessly whisks us into the celestial realms of Chinese high fantasy. Tan magnificently conjures the romantic yet dangerous dazzle of this immortal world, but never loses track of the shining human heart of her tale. A captivating treat for lovers of Chinese fantasy dramas and newcomers alike.” Shelley Parker-Chan, bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun “A lush, dreamy gem of a novel.” Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The City of Brass "A stirring romantic fantasy set in a richly realised world inspired by Chinese mythology. I loved it!” Zen Cho, Bestselling author of Black Water Sister “Strikingly evocative, tense, and heartfelt, Daughter of the Moon Goddess … floats you into the Celestial Kingdom, introduces you to monsters both literal and figurative, and leaves you dreaming of dragons.” Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter “With all the beauty and heartbreak of a Chinese fantasy drama, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is an enchanting joy from start to finish.” Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

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Book SynopsisA dark and addictive fantasy series begins, set in a corrupt world where magic is fuelled by pleasure and pain, in this first instalment of the Silvercloak Saga.

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Book SynopsisTwo sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . .From the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco!Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin . . . desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden.Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . .Trade ReviewA delicious and intoxicating new fantasy by a master of murder and mayhem, not to be devoured on an empty stomach! * Elizabeth Lim, author of Spin the Dawn *A really enjoyable read filled with action, magic, intrigue and surprise . . . and just a bit of lust too! * Booksnest *A fast-paced adventure steeped in a luscious and dark world. Kingdom of the Wicked envisions a gothic, magical Italy as you've never seen before, filled with creatures of the night trying to steal your heart-in more ways than one * Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights *Read the book! I thoroughly enjoyed every page. From the fascinating characters, to the magical story and the gorgeous writing. I don't see a reason to not read the book. Witches, Witch Hunters, Magic, Demons, Italian cooking. What more could you possibly want? * Geek Galaxy *An intoxicating, tightly plotted feast for the senses with a dramatic cliffhanger * Kirkus *Every little piece of the story is meticulously curated into this amazing story that will leave you guessing until the very end . . . I genuinely loved all parts of this story, and I cannot wait for the next one! * The Nerd Daily *Maniscalco's richly imagined new series draws on Italian history and myth to create a page-turning story of murder and vengeance set in a world in which witches face persecution and "The Wicked" stalk the Earth * The i *Kingdom of the Wicked is a dark enemies-to-reluctant-allies-to-lovers fantasy that provides everything one could want from a book about witches and demons * But Why Tho? *Filled from start to finish with demons, murder, magic and so much delicious food, Kingdom of the Wicked is a page-turner through and through * United by Pop *Lyrical writing and an immersive atmosphere accompany a well-built world rooted in 19th-century Palermo, especially evocative descriptions of food prepared in the family's restaurant, while intriguing plot twists round off the novel * Publishers Weekly *If dark and twisty reads filled with witches and demons are your things, you'll want to visit the Kingdom of the Wicked. You won't be disappointed! * The Bookish Libra *

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