It grew and grew and spread out until it spanned across my entire body. It engulfed every thought inside my head, ever feeling that was bubbling up inside of me like a virus. The cold quieted it all, until everything was still and silent… Until I felt nothing at all.” Eira Gellerts world comes crumbling down as her sister is forced to leave for the army. Now alone and desperate, Eira looks for a job in a society where if you don't have a job by nineteen you either go into the army or starve. When searching, Eira stumbles across a woman claiming to be a half fae in charge of a spy rebellion going against the king of the fae kingdom Hiraeth. She offers Eira a job to work as a spy for her. Eira reluctantly agrees, knowing she has no other options. But the deal does not come without a price, to enter the fae kingdom Eira must become fae. Now equipped with uncommon powers and other fae abilities, Eira becomes a soldier in the fae army, working as a spy. She was told to keep her powers hidden, but a mishap occurs and her powers are revealed. She's sent to the king where he tells her he'll use her powers for his own, making her his weapon. She is forced to train with the king's killer, Sable, and she learns that he isn't exactly the monster people have portrayed him to be. But when she gets a command from her spymaster to kill the king, she realizes she'll have to kill the master of the boy she has come to care for.

    Since the night her parents died in a tragic accident, she hasn’t felt the pain of any kind, not so much as a papercut. And she has no idea why. Though her body healed quickly, her heart and soul took their time. Luckily, a loving foster mom and an unwanted best friend stepped in to speed up the process. Despite Tara’s best efforts, her new BFF, Shelly Smith, just wouldn’t go away. By their senior year, the girls were thick as thieves and would probably become thieves if Shelly had anything to say about their future. Thankfully, fate intervenes in the form of a high school recruiter, Elias Creed, who works for a mysterious geological testing company. Cue the dreamy music and soft lighting as he walks in slow motion toward her. Then Elias opens his mouth and Tara laments the fact that the first guy she’s ever been seriously attracted to...is a complete and utter butthead. Still, she can’t seem to shake him, and she and Shelly are both intrigued by the company he works for. Little do they know it’s not a company at all. It’s an academy for those gifted with elemental powers and she’s already been enrolled. And Elias isn’t Tara’s only suitor. The hottest guy in school--Tucker Adams--has been asking Tara out for the past three years and each time she’s shut him down. Now, he’s finally broken down her walls. But when Elias and Tucker both warn Tara the other is dangerous, she doesn’t know who to believe. When the truth is finally revealed, Tara finds out both men know more about her past than she does, including what caused the accident that took her parents' lives.

    A string of ghastly corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer as she searches for the identity of Jack the Ripper.This is only the beginning of Audrey's life-shattering journey. Soon, she's drawn deeper into the captivatingly gruesome world of bizarre murders. As Audrey finds herself in the castle of Dracula himself, and then face-to-face with the one and only Houdini, she discovers that love and death go hand in hand, and there's something irresistible about the charming Thomas Cresswell who accompanies her.Shocking, blood-soaked discoveries will take Audrey and Thomas across the seas from London to America, where they find themselves dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel. Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end-together and in love-or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill?

    It’s been four years since the night she watched her mother drown during an unforgiving storm. The next day her father abandoned her on a legendary island filled with thieves and little food. To survive she must keep to herself, learn to trust no one, and rely on the unique skills her mother taught her. The only thing that keeps her going is the goal of getting off the island, finding her father, and demanding her rightful place beside him and his crew. To do so Fable enlists the help of a young trader named West to get her off the island and across the Narrows to her father. But her father’s rivalries and the dangers of his trading enterprise have only multiplied since she last saw him, and Fable soon finds that West isn't who he seems. Together, they will have to survive more than the treacherous storms that haunt the Narrows if they're going to stay alive. Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Where a young girl must find her place and her family while trying to survive in a world built for men. Fable takes you on a spectacular journey filled with romance, intrigue, and adventure.A newer edition of ISBN 9781250254368 can be found here.

    His Doctor certainly did a great job, providing him with an almost immortal body, made from Demon blood and other questionable materials.What will he do with this new life? Become stronger? Famous? Or just build a harem?

    She can't become a citizen of the world. She's a Diseased One. Born with a biomarker that bestows dangerous, brain-altering powers, Hollis is forced to hide underground with other Diseased Ones, who believe that the government falsified history to cover up their genocide. Now Hollis must discover the truth, and is willing to risk anything, including her powers, to go back home.

    A destiny they didn't expect.The Shadow demon nearly took everything from Dynalya Astron, and it would soon return for more. When she discovers a way to fight back, she must go on a perilous journey and risk it all for those she holds dear.Along the way, she meets Cassiel, a Celestial Prince with magic blood and wings as black as his heart. He wants nothing to do with Dyna until he learns she could lead him to a place he has been searching for all his life. But reaching their destination is not as easy as they thought, nor are they the only ones who search for it. With danger at every turn and harrowing secrets between them, the quest will require much more than determination. They must fight for what they desire—or die trying.For fans of Throne of Glass, The Cruel Prince, and The Lord of the Rings comes Beck Michael's debut novel with remarkable characters, a budding romance, and gripping action. Divine Blood is the first book of an Epic Dark Fantasy series that explores the depths of loss, acceptance, and the true meaning of courage.

    He finds out that he is the second son of a Duke, exiled to a desolated town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations, leading his subjects to prosperity. In this world where magic is undeveloped, he shall once again pave a new path.

    She fell for him instead.Marriage is the only thing that can save King Davin's most-hated reputation. And to make things worse, Davin hired the one girl he's most attracted to, but her social class makes her an impossible choice for his future.Emree Dutson has one goal: raise the king's approval ratings so she can get a permanent job at the castle. Falling in love with the king wasn't part of the job description. Now her feelings for him are ruining everything.Will Davin risk his crown for love?Get a FREE copy of the Rejected King on my website.

    At the Academy nobody asks questions, especially of the deranged Headmaster—and Kaos somehow finds herself in his crosshairs.The only people keeping her sane? A swoon-worthy lieutenant, her mismatched duo of friends, an alchemist who takes a shining to her, and her mysterious dragon partner, Ignimitra.But as Kaos soon discovers, her dreadful past is woven into the dark tapestry of the Dragon Academy. What she finds will shatter her future. Can she survive long enough to unravel the secrets lurking in the shadows?Dragon Academy, the first of the Dragon Tamers of Pyralis series, is perfect for you if you like insistent heroines who save themselves, powerful majestic dragons, and edge-of-your-seat fantasy adventures!

    Her royal life is luxurious but stifling.Krey West has a rare magical talent: when he eats feathers, he can fly. His one goal is to find his missing girlfriend, Zeisha. He thinks someone in power abducted her.Krey’s daring feats of magic earn him an invitation to the palace. Craving adventure and friendship, Nora offers to help him find Zeisha. He’s desperate enough to accept—though he hates the monarchy. The truth is more terrible than they could imagine.Every night, Zeisha wakes in a dark room full of sleeping people, unable to remember what she did in the light. Her dreams provide violent glimpses into her forgotten days.If Krey and Nora can’t save her, Zeisha may lose herself forever.

    But none of Nana’s lessons have prepared him for Saint Edwards Mental Asylum, where he’s landed after a foster-care placement gone wrong. Saint Edwards has a history of abuse and death that makes itself known to Cole in alarming ways. Walls containing the spirits of prior inmates scream in agony. Young women who once ran from monsters, or from their own pain, leap to their deaths again and again. The good news: Cole’s new friends on the pediatric ward believe him when he tells them what he sees. The bad news: they have a bigger problem than ghosts. For years, a creature known as the Creeper has been preying on kids in the asylum. Rumor has it that if you catch a glimpse of him, you die. And someone—or something—has been stalking Cole since his first night at Saint Edwards.

    Discover where The Oremere Chronicles journey began in this epic bind-up of all 16 prequel short stories from bestselling author, Helen Scheuerer.Before their fight to save the realm from mad tyrants and toxic mist, Bleak, Henri and Swinton led separate lives.Delve into the secrets, the triumphs and tragedies of their earlier years, and the defining moments that made these much-loved characters who they are. Teenage Bleak sails across the seas, seeking adventure with her best friend, Bren, and guardian, Senior – only to discover that trouble often finds her first.Fiercely loyal Henri and her sister, Sahara, train relentlessly to become elite warriors, but soon learn that the Valian Way can be crueller than they ever thought.A young and ambitious Commander Swinton struggles to prove himself worthy of knighthood, but an encounter with a beautiful stranger shows him that there are things in life more important than titles.Dawn of Mist is the companion prequel story collection to Helen Scheuerer’s bestselling trilogy, The Oremere Chronicles.

    Wizards sent there are never heard from again.The moment I arrive, I'm forced to complete a series of initiation tests with a snarky, too-hot fae. If the creatures trying to kill us don't do him in, I just might. Yet my birth father is on Darkwater Island, and while he could be just about anyone, I'm determined to track him down. He stole something from me when I was a baby, and I want it back.Once I get what I came for, there are two ways out. Survive the Challenge--another series of trials that take place in the ever-changing, magical catacombs beneath the island. Or I can fulfill the secret blood bond I made with the Master Seeker. Eliminate someone and the Master Seeker will transport me home....Except the person I must kill is the wizard I'm falling for.This book is 71,000 words.

    A rising evil. They are pawns in a game they do not understand. USA Today Bestselling Author and 2018 SPFBO Semi-Finalist Meg Cowley returns with a stunning new epic fantasy trilogy set in the same world as her acclaimed Books of Caledan series. When orphan Harper discovers a legendary Dragonheart, her life changes forever. Magically flung to the faraway country of Pelenor, where magic, dragons, and elves rule, Harper must find her place - and fast. Searching for the elven King's missing Dragonheart is his ruthless Spymaster Dimitri, who has his own agenda to revolutionise Pelenor, and free it from the King's greed. Harper is thrust into a web of intrigue beyond her knowledge, and her newfound companions - a roguish elven thief and his ragtag band of companions - might not be the trustworthy friends she thinks. When Harper and Dimitri's paths collide, the only thing more dangerous than lies might be the truth, yet either might destroy them. Harper is forced to ally with the hated spymaster - but Dimitri is equally displeased that his fate rests in her unworthy hands. Harper and Dimitri must work together to ensure both of them survive the King's wrath in a court where betrayal is as easy as breathing. The Dragonheart is key to both their successes - but only one can possess it, and the king will not suffer its loss. Who will drown in deceit, and who will rise triumphant? If you enjoy epic fantasies with vivid characters and complex plots, you'll love the Pelenor Chronicles. It's perfect for fans of SJ Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series and Jeff Wheeler's Kingfountain series. Read Heart of Dragons now.

    Without mana, there could be no studying at the sky-piercing Pinnacle Towers, there could be no great monster hunts, and there could be no following in his father’s legendary footsteps.He’d be a cripple.But when a terrible accident forces him to flee, Declan learns the true nature of his mana. Just because it doesn’t resonate at any known frequency, doesn’t mean it isn’t magic. Just because he can’t cast the same spells as everyone else doesn’t mean he isn’t a mage. And just because you can’t see something, doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

    She's about to learn you should be careful what you wish for.After a chilling encounter at the local summer fair, Aria is ripped from her normal life and dragged through the Veil into the Fair Realm by a strange, silver-eyed boy and his band of fairy soldiers. They believe she is the legendary Fair Queen, the subject of a prophecy that promises to unite the war-ravaged realm and bring an end to the centuries-long conflict between the Five Kingdoms.But it can't be true. Can it?Beset by terrifying creatures at every turn, and hunted by a tyrannical king who will stop at nothing to prevent the prophecy from coming true, Aria will have to rely on her wits if she's to escape the Fair Realm with her life.

    Still, visiting faerie-infested Britannia is not on her agenda—especially since no human who’s ventured there has ever returned. But when her stepsister sneaks off to the island to meet a faerie boyfriend, Gretchen’s stepmother forces her to choose: risk death to rescue the runaway, or forfeit her father’s life.Lost in the faeries’ forest, Gretchen meets a family of Bearfolk—fae who can shift between human and bear forms. Kindhearted seventeen-year-old Arthur volunteers to help, while his mother, who believes Gretchen is the heroic Silverhair of faerie legend, schemes to use the girl for darker purposes.When the quest to save the runaway proves costly, will Gretchen and Arthur find the courage to sacrifice what they hold dearest to save the ones they love most?

    Linde introduces the Royal Houses series with House of Dragons: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.Ten years ago, half-Fae, half human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off onto the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changes completely as she’s swept into the care of the House of Dragons—an elite training program for gifted Fae.On the year of her seventeenth name day, each student will be chosen by one of the twelve tribes of Alandria to enter society.Everyone is chosen, except Kerrigan.So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a tribe to select her or give up her birthright forever.With the unlikeliest of allies—Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince, who escaped his dark throne—she has to chart her own destiny to reshape the world.

    Now he must save my humanity.When my slayer sisters left me for dead, only one man came to my rescue. Alaric Severin, a powerful and mysterious master vampire.He’s about to unlock the mystery of my power. A secret so terrible it could mean my execution.I want to resist Alaric but I crave his kisses. I need his touch. I yearn for his blood. Maybe vampires and slayers aren’t so different.VAMPIRE BONDS is the captivating first instalment of the Darkbloods Saga, a YA paranormal romance full of adventure, suspense, and page-turning twists. Perfect for fans of Twilight, Vampire Diaries, and Buffy.

    Cloistered with the other Vessels of her faith, she believes—as all Ovinists do—that a saint imprisoned Elath the Great Demon centuries ago, saving humanity from earthly temptation.When Gelya stumbles into a deadly cover-up by the Ovinists’ military, she reluctantly teams up with Tavik, an enemy soldier, to survive. Tavik believes that Elath is actually a mother goddess who must be set free, but while he succeeds in opening Her prison, he inadvertently turns Gelya into Elath’s unwilling human vessel.Now the church that raised Gelya considers her a threat. In a race against the clock, she and Tavik must find a way to exorcise Elath’s presence from her body. But will this release stop the countdown to the end of the world, or will it be the cause of the earth’s destruction? And as Tavik and Gelya grow closer, another question lingers between them: What will become of Gelya?A dark, epic fantasy about a girl who must reevaluate everything she believes after she is betrayed and hunted by the religion that raised her—from Megan Bannen, author of The Bird and the Blade. Perfect for fans of The Winner’s Curse and The Girl of Fire and Thorns.

    All her life, surrounded by injustice and cruelty, she has ached for the chance to fight back.When her only friend’s life is threatened, a buried power awakens, catapulting Tori into a harrowing new reality. For the first time in centuries, magic has returned to the world, and Tori may finally have the opportunity to change her fate.Desperate for answers, Tori joins forces with a charismatic rebel bent on righting the scales. Soon, she is thrust into the heart of a magic revolution. But magic is not the only power that has returned from the depths of the world. And some secrets should never be uncovered.War is coming. But does Tori have what it takes to defy an empire?

     "It's not a story." With four words Helena’s quiet life goes up in flames. When her childhood friend returns to tell her that she is the prophesied ruler of the Chosen, those blessed with the gift of magic, there’s no avoiding her destiny. Suddenly, Helena is surrounded by a circle of protectors, each man having sworn their loyalty to her since her birth. All except for one: her Mate. It’s not enough that she learn how to use her magic and undergo a trial to prove her worthiness; in order to claim her title, Helena must also find the man who carries the other half of her soul. Exiled due to a past he had no part in, Von is the last man the Chosen expect Helena to select. Despite their protests, his soul calls to hers and there’s no denying that he was made for her. But the prophecy stands and all isn’t as it seems. There’s an enemy lurking within plain sight who will stop at nothing to destroy her. With thousands of copies sold, millions of pages read, and 500+ five-star reviews for the series now's your chance to find out why others have already fallen in love with this magically addicting series. Scroll up and click buy now to save when you purchase this boxset instead of each title individually. Titles Include: Mother of Shadows Reign of Ash Crown of Embers What Readers are Saying: “This series has become my absolute favorite series ever! The growth, strength, and depth of the characters, the fantastic world building, the fight between good and evil, not to mention the romance... It's EVERYTHING you could want in a book. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!” Laura, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "A must read series. I couldn't put it down, I read the series in 4 days...SO ENJOYABLE. Highly recommended." – Amy, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "I couldn't stop reading and had to immediately pick up the next book. This series has entered into my heart where only a few series have taken residence. I know that I'll be revisiting these amazing characters and the world Meg Anne built." – Jess, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "I loved this series. The characters were alive and heart wrenchingly believable. I laughed, I cried and it made me joyous at times. Definitely worth reading more than once." – Leander, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

    I was ready for a quiet and normal senior year. But then, I read something I wasn’t supposed to and now every illusion I had about my magic is shattered.Something in my blood allows me to read spells thought to be lost long ago. It’s a power the courts of Faery will fight over…with me as collateral damage.My two-part plan: Stay hidden. Stay alive.Which is how I end up playing bounty hunter to magical items while living in Phoenix, Arizona.When the breathtakingly beautiful and arrogant Fae prince finds me, I’m prepared for him to drag me kicking and screaming back to the Faery Realm.He doesn’t. He decides to help. Or so he claims…Gorgeous and deadly. A dangerous combination. And my only chance at survival.If I don’t outwit the fae and learn to control my magic, I will lose my life. And all those I love will perish with me. Featuring a fierce heroine, a broody prince, and all things magical, Shadow of the Fae is the first book in this fast-paced young adult paranormal romance series from the USA Today bestselling author Valia Lind! ***The Fae Chronicles is set within the world of Hawthorne, and while some small areas intersect, it's not necessary to read that series first to enjoy this one.

    She can either risk the safety of those she cares about or seek out her mother’s people to gain control over her emerging powers.The Da’Valia are beautiful, brutal creatures created by the god of war, and the austere Da’Valian soldier Astiand reluctantly agrees to take Neva to his clan under his protection. She makes unexpected friends, including the handsome fighter Emiliand, and a new enemy in the clan’s ruthless leader.Spying on her guardian, the sly heroine quickly discovers just how deep she has stumbled into a dangerous, developing clan feud.Will she be able to embrace who she is in time to keep her loved ones safe?⚠ This book is about a race of warriors and contains violent scenes, which may not be suitable for all audiences.

    When King Cornan issues a summons, hopefuls flock to the capital to try their luck with the princess. Lena wants absolutely nothing to do with them, but she understands the rules of Dragonwall’s Charter. If she fails to find her mate by the age of eighteen, she must relinquish the crown. All she has trained for will be lost.Fate deals Lena a terrible blow. Then a mysterious stranger appears to compete for the crown, with pearlescent dragon scales and smoldering green eyes. Tristan’s name is on everyone’s lips, even Lena’s. As she gets to know him, she begins to question everything. Perhaps the life she has always wanted might not compare to the unimaginable future Tristan has to offer.The Selection meets Gladiator in this sweeping tale about unexpected love.

    Add a touch of romance, cyberpunk, and plenty of fae magic, and you get the acclaimed USA Today bestselling Feyland series - over 2200 pages of fabulous YA Urban Fantasy, at a special introductory price!Includes:Feyland: The First AdventureFeyland: The Dark RealmFeyland: The Bright CourtFeyland: The Twilight KingdomHow To Babysit A ChangelingTrinketSparkBrea's TaleRoyalMarnyThe Bug in the Dark CourtReal Challenge

    Not even their queen.From award-winning author D. Fischer, arrives the highly anticipated Heavy Lies the Crown, a series for fans of Throne of Glass, The Red Queen, and The Cruel Prince.On any normal night, Amala Ashcroft, Queen of the Shadow People, would feel honored by a God’s presence. But Fate, one of the four Divine Gods, does not visit for pleasantries. He visits to save his realm, his creations, and his legacy.Amala has no choice. She can feel the darkness rising in the realm and knows her people will be the first to fall. To save her kingdom, she allows Fate to bless her unborn daughter with his unimaginable magical gifts, so that someday, she can stand against the darkness.The Woe of Shadows is the prequel of Heavy Lies the Crown, a series based in the world of D. Fischer’s Divinus Kingdom. Divinus Kingdom is interconnecting novels that branch one series to the next.

    Eyes, nose, mouth—nothing and no one is safe. Once he returns to his lair, or wherever it is he dwells, no one ever sees those faces again.When tragedy strikes, Apaay embarks on a perilous journey to find her sister's face—yet becomes trapped in a labyrinth ruled by a sinister girl named Yuki. The girl offers Apaay a deal: find her sister's face hidden within the labyrinth, and she will be set free. But the labyrinth, and those who inhabit it, is not as it seems. Especially Numiak: darkly beautiful, powerful, whose motives are not yet clear.With time slipping, Apaay is determined to escape the deadly labyrinth with her sister's face in hand. But in Yuki's harsh world, Apaay will need all her strength to survive.Yuki only plays the games she wins.

    After months of searching, all hope is lost as the tent continues to fade and the show begins to die. When a mysterious woman appears claiming to know the location of the card, Lace reluctantly travels to Dryston, the country responsible for her parents’ deaths. But soon, the truth begins to unravel, and things are not as they seem.Lost in betrayal by those around her, Lace is thrust into a deadly game of revenge. Working with the man she hoped to never see again, they must navigate the twisted mind of Dryston’s wicked princess while Lace struggles to keep her heart from completely splitting in two. Together, they fight through the competition to not only save Pandemonium, but also their lives. Three mysterious cards. Two devastating betrayals. One dangerous game.

    That's until she finds herself being hauled upon a warlord's boat. With her life at the mercy of a young, temperamental King, Wren must decide who is her ultimate enemy.Can Fate be altered? What do gods have planned?Syrens are bound to tell the truth, but that doesn’t mean their lives cannot be riddled with lies.

    He’s a dragon hunter from Solair. Together, they'll race to save their worlds.Lia is a typical high school senior… except that she sees visions of the future and her nights are plagued with nightmares about dragons. Lia fears she’s going crazy. Until nightmares become reality and she’s pulled into the world of Solair.Kieren is admired as one of the fiercest Solairian dragon hunters… until the day he’s cursed to become one of the beasts he hunts. Long dormant, Solair’s magic is reawakening and an ancient evil wants to use Lia and Kieren’s untapped powers to rule the world.If Lia and Kieren can’t master the magic in their blood and the feelings stirring in their hearts, Solair and Earth may be destroyed forever.Fans of magic, powerful heroines, diverse characters, and romance will love this epic story. Binge the entire series today!Complete Light and Fire Series:• Half-Blood Mage• The Lady Thief• Haven of Smoke and Shadows• A Heart So Dark

    The Academy is deep inside the fantasy forest hidden in plain sight. When those who have not been invited in, they see a normal school, brick and mortar but when the acceptance letter is received it becomes the beautiful estate for those to continue their college education in the magical world.Join the descendants of classic fairytale characters as they navigate through their college lives at the prestigious Once Upon Academy.

    . . An old soul. A fiery spirit. A willful outcast. Two wandering brothers. A hopeful runaway. A lost orphan. A disillusioned journalist. A traveling minister. And a mysterious psychic. . . As this found family unites, it seems serendipity may finally heal their collective pain.But behind these fated meetings lurks a sinister agenda.Elusive and otherworldly beings dubbed the Fates have endowed the ten with supernatural abilities. Incredible at first, the ten soon realize there’s just one catch—the loss of their free will. As some lose their minds to these overwhelming new powers, the ten find themselves pitted against each other, forced into a deadly game with humanity’s future at stake.What does fate permit us to do? Are we a product of choice or design? In this urban fantasy adventure, the ten must resist the will of destiny if they wish to carve their own paths. Armed only with camaraderie, they will discover if the strength of their choice is enough to prevent the looming, catastrophic future thrust upon them.Divine Death is the first installment of a four-part new adult epic that combines mystical science fiction with contemporary fantasy in a diverse tale of romance, magic, and mystery. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and The Cruel Prince, these compelling characters will steal your heart and leave you eager for more.Begin the saga today.

    Dressed as a man, she enlists in the army. The jade wyvern statuette that she finds along the way to report to camp seems an innocent gift to return to her mother if she survives the war ahead.Confined as a harmless jade statuette, shapeshifting Prince Cheng has fought every day to escape the uncle who usurped his throne. Unfortunately, the cruel emperor has an unlimited font of energy from which he draws his strength, siphoning the prince's vitality to unnaturally prolong his life. Then a spell goes awry, and the prince's wishes are granted, landing him in the hands of a woman with the power to break his curse and restore him to the throne.And claim his heart.This is a new standalone related to the Once Upon a Spell series for adult readers and lovers of strong female characters, and twisted folk lore..

    Maas and Holly Black fans.For ten years, Nefari Ashcroft, princess of the Shadow Kingdom, has hidden. For ten years, she’s endured the memory of everyone she’s lost. Half the shadow people are dead, the other half are enslaved, and her once prosperous kingdom is nothing but an elaborate mass grave.Now, dark magic has allowed the Queen of Salix to wreak havoc on the realm; wraiths hunt from the sky, the harvestmen march across the land, and the bone criers pick apart the flesh of the corpses left behind.Nefari was prophesied to rise and be the sword of the realm. With her bright starlight magic, she was born to conquer the darkness. And for ten years, she’s trained to do just that. . .It should be easy to step into the position her mother let for her, since everyone thought she died the day her kingdom was destroyed. But staying hidden - remaining ‘nobody’ - is simpler than accepting her dark past, enduring her harrowing fate, and claiming her broken crown.This series is a detailed world full of legends and myths given flesh, and a princess chosen to save them all.

    But being a prodigy and the Lord Scribe’s heir won’t be enough to find the secrets the Guilds would kill to hide. Adrial can’t face the dangers of hidden magic alone…A sailor with a taste for adventure.A soldier whose heart has been claimed.A beauty they will never suspect.A map maker with secrets of their own.An inker who will change Adrial’s life forever.The Guilds offer glory. The truth promises death. Adrial might be the only one who can save Ilbrea—if he can survive the shadows long enough to discover his true enemy.

    When her stepmother tries to fix Peni’s reputation by forcing her into marriage, Peni sends up a desperate prayer for help. And is shocked when a jinni answers.The jinni offers Peni a bargain: use her talents to find King Solomon’s magic ring, and he will eliminate her fiancé. Dazzled by the handsome jinni’s faith in her, Peni agrees. But as she begins to unravel Solomon’s riddles, she learns that more than her own future is at stake. The ring is no mere trinket—it holds the power to save or destroy nations. Unless she can find it first, Solomon’s ancient enemies will use it to conquer the empire—and burn it to ash.SONG AND FLAME is a YA historical fantasy that will sweep you away to an ancient world of haunting mystery, bold adventure, and breathtaking romance. Perfect for fans of Renée Ahdieh, Rosamund Hodge, and Alwyn Hamilton.

    More than anything she wants to study by the sea, forever chasing the line where the ocean meets the horizon. But she finds herself dragged down by the riptide of her and her mother's financial restraints. How can she be true to herself when anchored by her world's limitations?As the leader of the deadliest group in the Ether, Daron is at the top of his game. Yet there is one thing he's failed at time and again--finding the human-raised Ether. It's a known fact amongst his team that success on that particular mission would change their lives in unimaginable ways. Yet Daron couldn't comprehend how true that was... until he saw Faye.Guided by Daron, Faye enters a world she never knew existed. One filled with mythical creatures, struggling to coexist. As Faye wrestles with where she fits in this magical realm, secrets are revealed that turn the tide once more.Inky darkness is seeping ever closer. Can Faye and Daron work together to save Ether and themselves? Or will the world be crushed under a wave of evil?From author Nicole Bailey comes a young adult adventure filled with magic, intrigue, and the inner well of strength that flows through us all.

    . . Set in the resplendent backdrop of ancient China, SCALED tells a tale about the Liú Sòng Dynasty of Nánqí, led by Emperor Zuòcí.  Nánqí is a euphonious nation and your musical talent determines your status within it.  Unfortunately for the Dàn family, they are tone-deaf and must live in the Shēngdiào Lóng region, or The Toneless Zone. Even worse, Dàn  Xuánlǜ isn’t just tone-deaf, she’s actually deaf.When news spreads that the feared Tàbá wèi have invaded the Northern borders, the emperor calls for the Qí Liànxíqū to be awoken.  The Qí Liànxíqū is a fabled creature that has not been seen in Nánqí for over two hundred years.  A magical beast comprised of all the solfege tones, it can only be summoned and controlled by the most musically talented.To save her brother, Xuánlǜ disguises herself and takes his place in the army.As a Tone Deaf, she knows that her only purpose will be to fight in the front lines.  In this kingdom, you’re expendable if you can’t carry a tune.  But Xuánlǜ has a secret. She’s not mute like everyone assumes. Nor is she tone-deaf. And she might just be the only one who can control the Qí Liànxíqū and save The Liú Sòng Dynasty. This legendary retelling harmoniously blends together Mulan and the Chinese folk tale, Ten Brothers.  It’s a slow-burn reverse harem story told in the third person.  There is a glossary of all the names and meanings.

    When disaster drives her out of the only home she knows, she stumbles into a world of wonders. But monstrous creatures lurk in corridors—and then there’s the mysterious stranger who disappears when danger strikes.Raised by a witch, Aethon has been taught to worship strength and fear nothing. When a hunting expedition keeps him out past curfew, he finally encounters a threat his courage cannot face. With the help of a strange girl he survives the harrowing night, but his life has already begun to crumble.As opposite worlds collide, they will need to rely upon each other to find freedom. But which is more dangerous: captivity or escape?In Oh Wretched Moon, Kate Ramsey puts a new spin on a beloved fairy tale about power, love, and moonlight. If you love stories about dangerous magic, courageous women, and daring escapes, you’ll love this spellbinding fantasy.

    With climatic conditions on Earth spinning rapidly out of control, it seems the future of Atlantean civilization depends entirely on whether the three test subjects can find a way to work together to solve the deepening crisis. But first they need to find each other.''CHAMELEON' is a YA title in the cli-fi genre about three genetically engineered humans, set during the fall of Atlantis in the midst an earlier period of intense climate change.

    This is the cause of all the conflict, anger, war, and strife we observe, and will eventually lead to the demise of humanity.However, she strongly believes that a flicker of spirituality still exists. She hopes to fan it into flame before it goes out, and humanity is lost in the dark. Maxine is certain that the keys to the future lie in the past. She engineers a means to time travel by combining modern science with spirituality and then travels back to places where humanity lost its way. She hopes to use this knowledge to nudge civilization back into spiritual alignment in the present.The deeper she delves into these mysteries, the more she begins to wonder if it's possible to travel to the past without leaving any footprints, and she realizes she may be in danger of irreversibly altering the very future that she is trying to save. At the same time, she realizes that others may already be traveling to the past, but with a desire to change things for their own benefit....

    Here, Jae Oldridge works as a bounty hunter, getting by with her wits, her magic map, and not much else. At seventeen, she hunts not for money or glory, but to find her missing father—kidnapped by ghost riders three years back.When a saloon brawl brings Jae to the enigmatic Harney gang, she feigns interest in assisting them, hoping to turn them in later on. Survivors of the Arrowwood War, the gang pillages silver, without interest in much else... and no one knows why. The gang is led by two brothers: the stern, commanding Halston and headstrong, fiery Hodge. Joining them is an aristocrat-turned-outlaw, a rugged, snake-skinned Azmarian, and a young storyteller with a mysterious past. Trekking across the wilderness, the group encounters warlocks, monsters, and gunfights in the service of Sterling Byrd: the gang's crooked boss. Jae learns that the gang is not what they seem. They also stand on a razor’s edge; not just with the law, but with Sterling himself. Jae finds herself growing closer to the Harneys… especially Halston. Staying with the gang could lead Jae to a noose’s end, but Halston harbors a secret that could change her life forever. It is then Jae learns that her loyalties—wherever they may lie—do not come without a price.