But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor's son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince.To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting, romantic duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.

    Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as the Sea God’s bride, in the hopes that one day the “true bride” will be chosen and end the suffering.Many believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village—and the beloved of Mina’s older brother Joon—may be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is to be sacrificed, Joon follows Cheong out to sea, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong’s stead.Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina seeks out the Sea God, only to find him caught in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man named Shin—as well as a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits—Mina sets out to wake the Sea God and bring an end to the killer storms once and for all.But she doesn’t have much time: A human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking…

    He’s ditched the wings and silly bow and arrows in exchange for something more powerful: a dating app he designed called Cupid’s Arrow.Valentine’s is Gavin’s favorite night of the year, and Cupid’s Arrow is hosting a singles event at the hottest club in town. Gavin is ready to sit back and watch the fun—until she walks in.Chloe has given her friend an hour at this singles party before she walks out. The naughty candy hearts and gimmicky drinks amuse her, as does each person's attempt at charming their way into her bed, but Chloe isn’t swayed—until a man who calls himself Cupid joins her at the bar.Sweet Girl is an adult, short one-night smutty Valentine’s Day novella. Please check inside for Content Warnings.

    But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can’t put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom—and the world.Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi, and Sabaa Tahir, this is the explosive first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-nominated author Tahereh Mafi.

    They wanted me to be a monster. I will be the worst monster they ever created.Fifteen-year-old Sloane can incinerate an enemy at will—she is a Scion, a descendant of the ancient Orisha gods.Under the Lucis’ brutal rule, her identity means her death if her powers are discovered. But when she is forcibly conscripted into the Lucis army on her fifteenth birthday, Sloane sees a new opportunity: to overcome the bloody challenges of Lucis training, and destroy them from within.Sloane rises through the ranks and gains strength but, in doing so, risks something greater: losing herself entirely, and becoming the very monster that she ahbors.Following one girl’s journey of magic, injustice, power, and revenge, this deeply felt and emotionally charged debut from Deborah Falaye, inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, is a magnetic combination of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin and Daughter of Smoke and Bone that will utterly thrill and capture readers.

    Rita. But when she discovers a different kind of treasure, she accidentally summons an actual mermaid—the wrathful Ophidia. Ophidia makes Kela a bargain: her ancient comb, in exchange for a wish. And though Kela knows that what she wants most is her mother back, a wish that big will exact a dangerous price…

    Son of Kaikeyi. Brother of Rama. Reluctant king of Kosala.Bharat’s carefree life in Kekeya is turned upside down by the death of his father Raja Dashratha and the exile of his brother and crown prince Rama. Untrained in statecraft and unsure of himself, Bharat begins his rule over Kosala by tackling an audacious rakshasa attack on Ayodhya.There’s more trouble brewing. As the magic that sustains the kingdom starts weakening and a drought looms over Kosala, Ayodhya’s citizens begin to disappear mysteriously. Ambitious aristocrats manipulate the inexperienced king to their ends, while fickle allies seize the opportunity to assert their independence. And unknown to Bharat, the Lord of Lanka has put a cunning plan into action that will break the back of Ayodhya’s resistance.Beset by challenges, will Bharat lose Ayodhya so early in his reign?Crackling with characters overlooked and forgotten by the Ramayana, Warlord of Ayodhya is a thrilling spinoff by bestselling fantasy author Shatrujeet Nath.

    Another delightfully humorous and sweet fantasy graphic novel adaptation of a Neil Gaiman short story, brought to you by the Eisner-award winning team of Snow, Glass, Apples Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran! An elderly British widow buys what turns out to be the Holy Grail from a second-hand shop, setting her off on an epic visit from an ancient knight who lures her with ancient relics in hope for winning the cup.From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman (American Gods) comes this graphic novel adaptation by Colleen Doran (Troll Bridge, Snow, Glass, Apples).

    The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts trains warriors. And Kelcie Murphy—a foster child raised in the human world—is dying to attend.A place at AUA means meeting Scáthach, the legendary trainer of Celtic heroes. It means learning to fight with a sword. It means harnessing her hidden powers and—most importantly—finding out who her parents are, and why they abandoned her in Boston Harbor eight years ago.When Kelcie tests into the school, she learns that she’s a Saiga, one of the most ancient beings in the Otherworld. Secretive, shunned, and possessed of imposing elemental powers, the Saiga are also kin to the Otherworld's most infamous traitor.But Kelcie is a survivor, and she’ll do whatever it takes to find her parents and her place in their world. Even if that means making a few enemies.

    One that involved Kore’s future and would rip away her freedom. One she could not stay to be a part of.Kore finds herself fleeing to the underworld in hopes of finding sanctuary with the King. What seemed like a simple journey at first, quickly turns into a fight for her immortal life. Facing cyclopes, monstrous shades, and vengeful Gods of the realm, Kore soon realizes the journey through the Underworld is not the safest for one such as the Goddess of spring.OR IS IT?

    Sheriff Joe Bob Coates travels down the long and winding road of memory to a dark night in 1981 that saw a boy killed, a girl missing, and a mad cult on the loose in Ambrose County, Texas.SCOTT SNYDER (NOCTERRA, WYTCHES, Batman) calls the series “a dark and twisted Texas mystery with tons of heart.”Collects THAT TEXAS BLOOD #7-12

    But when her roommate is attacked by a brutal stalker, Nora leaps to the rescue and makes herself a target. The fight to keep her true nature a secret from everyone around her, including Zayden-a man with secrets of his own-intensifies as she searches for the predator trailing her. Seeking clarity in the woods only unearths more mysteries as magical creatures, naked and willing, offer Nora assistance with her struggles. Her wild side reawakens, tempting her towards a relationship she fears damaging with her feelings, or her secrets. Does she have the courage to reveal her true self to Zayden before the darkness hunting her catches up? Will the truth destroy all she holds dear, or push her into even deeper waters?

    Imprisoned against my will and forced to exchange one cage for another. My guys didn’t want me anymore. How could they love someone as disgusting and vile as me? They betrayed me, casting me aside like I meant nothing to them. They only saw the monster that lurked beneath… not the woman who would have done anything to keep them safe. Once I was freed from Jack’s imprisonment, some big decisions needed to be made. Was I going to run and hide, or fight for my freedom? Did I still trust my fishermen or would I include them as targets on my quest for vengeance? Was I still a monster, or could love change me? How would I free myself from Posideon’s net of control and deceit? My life hung in the balance. I could either tip the scales in my favor, or face unimaginable consequences.

    A sleeping goddess. A bond and a destiny forged in the sands of time.When the gilded cage of my privileged life feels like it is closing in on me, I do the unthinkable – I run. Pursued by my bodyguards, I flee to the one placed I have always felt called to… Egypt. The exotic streets and the desert sands make me feel free, but the past has a way of catching up to me, and so do the men sent to hunt me down. In devotion that seems to go beyond duty, they follow me right into the temple of an ancient Egyptian goddess where revelations wait beneath the sands. There a hidden world of supernatural arises that leave me craving not only their bodies, but their blood too.As memories and powers from long ago stir deep inside me, ancient horrors awake within the ruins of this temple. Will I learn to come to terms with who I am and release the power held within me? Will we take our rightful place as hunters, or will we become the hunted?Her Dark Priests is the first book in the Pride of the Midnight Sun series. If you love vampires, shifters, ancient gods and steamy adventures where the heroine does not have to choose between her lovers, start this series today!

    A secret garden. A deadly curse.Haunted by her father’s unsolved murder, all sixteen-year-old Sophie wants is to keep a low profile. Instead, there’s a dangerous magic stirring in her veins… and she has no idea how to stop it.After she accidentally puts her mother in a coma, Sophie is forced to move in with the elusive Delville family, whose historic French manor holds secrets even darker than hers. Their son, Gauthier, is dying from a mysterious illness, while deep in the abandoned garden, old ghosts are stirring.As she struggles to control her powers, Sophie learns that she is Gauthier’s last hope. But when new evidence about her father’s death threatens to shatter their growing bond, she faces the ultimate dilemma: get revenge or save the boy she’s falling for……that is, if her blood doesn’t kill them both first.

    Featuring a foil-detailed cover, a ribbon marker, and stunning illustrations, Young Oracle Tarot reveals for young oracles-in-training what tarot is, how to read the cards for themselves and for others, and how this ancient mystical practice can be used for self-reflection, self-care, problem-solving, and much more.For hundreds of years, people have sought answers to life’s big questions in tarot cards. This book will help young truth-seekers use the cards to navigate their own trials and triumphs, from family life, friendships and relationships, to school, work and health. Everything readers need to get started on their tarot journey is contained in Young Oracle Tarot, starting with the rich history behind the cards and flowing forward to how they can be used today when relating to ourselves and to others, with simple card explanations and guidance for completing different readings. The book includes:A timeline of tarot through the agesExamples of how today’s young readers can make the most of tarotTips on how to conduct personal readings and reading for others  Explanations of all the cards in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, as well as information on other decksGuidance on how to practice 1-card daily readings, 3-card draw readings, and Celtic Cross readingsA glossary of mystical termsThis magical guide will initiate readers into a powerful global tradition and empower tweens and teens to trust their intuition, recognize their strengths and talents, and reflect on and process situations and problems that are important to them.

    Her mother has kept her and her brother, Gabe, on the road for as long as she can remember, leaving a trail of rental homes and faded relationships behind them. No roots, no family but one another, and no explanations.All of that changes on Hannah’s seventeenth birthday when she wakes up transformed, a pair of golden eyes with knife-slit pupils blinking back at her from the mirror—the first of many such impossible mutations. Promising that she knows someone who can help, her mother leaves Hannah and Gabe behind to find a cure. But as the days turn to weeks and their mother doesn’t return, they realize it’s up to them to find the truth.What they discover is a family they never knew, and a history more tragic and fantastical than Hannah could have dreamed—one that stretches back to her grandmother’s childhood in Prague under the Nazi occupation, and beyond, into the realm of Jewish mysticism and legend. As the past comes crashing into the present, Hannah must hurry to unearth their family’s secrets—and confront her own hidden legacy in order to break the curse and save the people she loves most, as well as herself.

    At least, when the Goddess Aphrodite is involved — but Vanessa Reyes’ life seems more Greek Tragedy than Happily Ever After.When a supposed clerical error turns the moment Vanessa has spent all her life waiting for into a nightmare instead of a dream-come-true, she finds herself in an unprecedented situation.With two soulmates instead of one; Alexander, Vanessa and Theo are forced to question everything they ever wanted and where they truly belong. After all, can you really be whole with only half of your soul?

    The fourth book in the God of War series by Emilia Rose.

    Good thing her soulmate, Eros, has been in the love business for eons, and can show her the ropes. With their pair of wings flared, Eros and Elani will spread love to the masses and maybe, just maybe, at the end of the day, show each other some love.**NOTE: Contains characters (Greek gods/goddesses included) from the Contemporary Mythos series. MAY contain spoilers for those that haven't read any of the main books**

    With St. Patrick's Day looming, Harm convinces her war god husband, Ares, to let loose and have some fun at a nearby pub. It isn't until the god of wine and frenzy, Dionysus, shows up, claiming the couple has no idea how to really party, that the festivities take a Celtic turn.

    An urgent royal request. And a dangerous mission that will push David into a brave new world beyond his imagination . . . City of Dragons is the second in a series of dragons and their brave child mortals, featuring action-packed pages, fast-moving plots, and a secret world of high-flying fun.Still wiping off dragon drool from their last adventure, David wonders what’s next, and whether he’s really cut out to be a true Dragon Flyer. When the evil Night Riders show up determined to hunt the Flyers and their dragons down, he realizes the real adventure has just begun. Joe and Calli are sure that the answer to defeating the Night Riders is in Dragon Dynasty, a dragon city full of mystical wonders to behold. But there are dangers, too. As soon as the flyers arrive, they’re sent on a treacherous mission by the dragon king—and success is all up to David. But he’s just a scrawny, scared kid who’s new to the dragon world. Does he have what it takes to be a hero?An imaginative and exciting book with a relatable hero. Kids will love the vivid imagery, the brilliant world-building, and the non-stop action, and parents will love the lessons of courage, teamwork, and true friendship.

    He wants to believe, but he knows it's stupid. All those myths aren't really true. People don't have wings.Until, one day, he does.Wylde Wings is the story of how Gwyn Wylde gets his wings. The illustrated novel takes flight as we follow along on Wylde's adventure. He meets old gods, challenges mythological monsters, and with the help of his friends - dances on the line between life and death.The stories are all true. He'll get his wings, but when the spark returns, the magic flares to life, and the adventure begins.

    We may hate each other, but the fate of our species is bound by the engagement rings on our fingers.This is the prequel to the "Of Fae And Hate" series.

    This highly readable edition includes new and newly revised translations of selections from Herodotus—often called the “father of history”—Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch, the four greatest Greek innovators of historical narrative. Here the reader will find their most important, and most widely taught, passages collected in a single volume. The excerpts chart the landmark events of ancient Greece and provide a comprehensive account of the entire classical Greek age. From the start the Greek historians demonstrated how broad and varied historical writing could be and brought their craft beyond a mere chronicle of past events. This volume explores each author’s interest in religion, leadership, character, and the lessons of war. How, for instance, should readers interpret Herodotus’ inclusion of speeches and dialogues, dreams, and oracles as part of the “factual” record? What did Thucydides understand about human nature that (as he said) stays constant throughout time? How did Plutarch frame historical biography as a means of depicting the moral qualities of great men? Complete with introductions to the works of each historian, footnotes providing context and explaining obscurities, maps, and an appendix on the Greek conduct of war, this volume is an invaluable resource for students and passionate readers of history alike.

    As the most lethal of the Nereids, she’s determined to return her father to the throne of Atlantis, even if it means marrying her greatest enemy.Atlantis’ monstrous depths have always been rife with treachery, but since Poseidon seized the throne, tensions between the underwater factions have the kingdom on the brink of war. Knowing that trying to kill a god is futile, to protect her sisters and her people, Amphitrite weds the usurper king with the intent of returning her family to their rightful place.Yet nothing is what Amphitrite expects when she becomes Poseidon’s queen, least of all her alluring new husband. Her duty is to her family, but she can’t resist the feelings of desire stirring within her. Faced with an impossible choice, Amphitrite must pick a side. Will she be the saviour or the ruin of Atlantis?Greek mythology infused with captivating romance and spellbinding magic, this addictive fantasy is perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash. Shadows in the Deep is the first book in the Realms of Lore series.

    But it might cost her the one she loves.Destiny Snow planned to fight in the battle with the prince, but she’s kidnapped by a secret banshee clan. The banshees don’t want to hurt her. They demand she take her place at the side of the future leader of the clan. Destiny believes there’s safety in numbers and she’s finally found other banshees. Except they’re nothing like her.Ruled by the Grand Lord Justicar, the secretive banshee clan holds her incapacitated grandfather hostage. Destiny needs to remember her past and take possession of all her magic to heal her only living relative. But when she comes into her full powers, it releases a cataclysmic force no one can control.Can a reluctant banshee control her shocking powers and give up the guy she loves to save her grandfather?Snow Warrior White is the fifth book in the twisted fairytale series A Glass Slipper Adventure. If you like powerful heroines, family secrets, and cursed lovers, then you’ll love Allie Burton’s new installment in this spellbinding series.Buy Snow Warrior White and leap into a magical quest!Other books in the series include: Cinderella Assassin, Cinderella Soldier, Cinderella Spy, Snow Wicked White, and Snow Witching White.

    While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she'll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again.But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it's up to Aru to save them.The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, and journey through the Kingdom of Death. But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all that?This hilarious and inventive fantasy is perfect for the graphic novel format. Enjoy the entire Aru Shah Pandava series!Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time (Book 1)Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Book 2)Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (Book 3)Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold (Book 4)Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality (Book 5)

    As a controversial figure in Heathenry, Loki is often approached with trepidation. But this book introduces you to his true self: a trickster, but also a loving husband and creative problem-solver.Join Heathen author Lea Svendsen on a rich exploration of these two Norse deities, together and separate. Discover their adventures in parenthood, their complicated relationships with the other gods, and their entertaining exploits. Learn how to set up an altar to each of them, what offerings they like, and how to perform rituals. You'll also enjoy compelling thoughts on Loki and Sigyn from Pagan and Heathen leaders, such as Patricia Lafayllve and Erika Wren.Includes a foreword by Mortellus, author of Do I Have to Wear Black?

    The war between virtuous and evil has begun; the fate of the hidden secret is again at the stake.In the summer of 2012, the USA Special Forces Group is believed to have discovered a mechanism at Afghan caves, dated back to 5,000 years ago.The deputation of a young American archaeologist to know more about the ancient mechanism by a leading business tycoon and her sudden disappearance led to the discovery of the tenth symbol.Some ancient scripts have been found, the dark forces have returned, Professor Gaekwad has to fight the evils once again. The journey that had begun from Dholavira and ended at Dhamek Stupa, has revived. The mystery behind the tenth symbol embarks on a breath-holding adventure.A mythological saga, from the parallel universe and deep ancient mysteries to the legend of the last symbol, a terrible terror has spread.

    

    But twelve-year-old Mara is not entirely human. She is the granddaughter of Stribog, the god of winter winds and she’s determined to bring her beloved father back from the dead. Though powerless, Mara and her best friend Torniv, the bear-shifter, set out on an epic journey to defy the gods and rescue her father.On their epic journey they will bargain with forest lords, free goddesses from enchantments, sail the stormy seas in a ship made of gold and dodge the cooking pot of the villainous Baba Latingorka. Little do the intrepid duo know of the terrible forces they have set in motion, for the world is full of darkness and Mara will have to rely on her wits to survive.

    

    Throughout the book, there are short entries on individual demons, but Pandemonium is more than just a visual encyclopedia. It also focuses on the influence of figures like Beelzebub, Azazel, Lilith, and Moloch on Western religion, literature, and art. Ranging from the earliest scriptural references to demons through the contemporary era, when the devils took on a subtler form, Pandemonium functions as a compendium of Lucifer’s subjects, from Dante’s The Divine Comedy to John Milton’s Paradise Lost, and all the points in between. Containing rarely seen illustrations of very old treatises on demonology, as well as more well-known works by the great masters of Western painting, this book celebrates the art of hell like never before.

    Throughout the book, there are short entries on individual demons, but Pandemonium is more than just a visual encyclopedia. It also focuses on the influence of figures like Beelzebub, Azazel, Lilith, and Moloch on Western religion, literature, and art. Ranging from the earliest scriptural references to demons through the contemporary era, when the devils took on a subtler form, Pandemonium functions as a compendium of Lucifer’s subjects, from Dante’s The Divine Comedy to John Milton’s Paradise Lost, and all the points in between. Containing rarely seen illustrations of very old treatises on demonology, as well as more well-known works by the great masters of Western painting, this book celebrates the art of hell like never before.

    She lives on Mount Olympus and has grown into a powerful young spring goddess. She spends her days frolicking through nature with the other immortals her age, and she's even fallen in love with a handsome god of sunlight. Her life is perfect—that is, until the night she catches the eye of Hades, King of the Underworld.When Kore refuses Hades’s advances, he kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. He even changes her name to Persephone—stealing the last bit of agency she still has. In the end, Kore is forced to let go of the world above.To survive her new role as Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, Kore will have to embrace the darkness and grow into the vengeful goddess she was always destined to be.***WRATH OF PERSEPHONE is a War on the Gods newsletter exclusive***

    

    Seventeen-year-old Leanna Snow chokes to death.Days later, a girl from Leanna Snow's school is missing and another misper is found dead: his body hanging within the iconic Egyptian Avenue at Highgate Cemetery.Working under the bombastic DCI Smythe and alongside Remi, his ex-girlfriend whom he still holds a torch for, Hingston discovers the magic of London this December is dark, deceptive and murderous.Hingston and the Murder Squad are put to the test with this complex investigation that proves to be as mystifying as being asked by a magician to pick a card, any card, not knowing where you will be taken.