books to read in 2025

Elfenkönig

Holly Black · 2021

Be as strong as the king of the elves himself...<br/><br/>Jude has only one goal - as a secret power behind the throne to protect her drawing brother Oak, the true heir of the Elf Empire. For this purpose, she has tied Cardan, the new king of the elves, to herself and pulls the threads in secret. Steering the skills of Faerie would be difficult enough. But Cardan does everything to undermine Jew, even when the fascination that Jew exerts upon him is unbroken. When someone unknown in Jude's environment apparently plans betrayal, she must not only put the traitor, but also get her contradictory feelings towards Cardan under control if she does not want to lose control of the elf kingdom.<br/>All volumes of the "elf crown" world:<br/>Elf crown (volume 1)<br/>Elf King (Volume 2)<br/>ELFENTHRON (Volume 3)<br/>How the King of Elfenheim learned to hate stories (illustrated additional volume)<br/>The Lost Sisters - An Elf Crown Novel (Available as E-Book Only)<br/>Elf Heritage - The Stolen Throne

Sixteen Souls (Souls-Dilogie, Band 1)

Rosie Talbot · 2024

Der Heimweg

Sebastian Fitzek · 2020

Der Insasse

Sebastian Fitzek · 2018

Der Nachtwandler

Der Augensammler

Sebastian Fitzek · 2011

Kings & Thieves (band 2) - Der Schrei Der Schwarzkraniche

Kim, Sophie

Kings & Thieves (Band 1) - Die Letzte der Sturmkrallen

Sophie Kim · 2024

22 Bahnen

Caroline Wahl · 2023

Tildas Tage sind strikt durchgetaktet: studieren, an der Supermarktkasse sitzen, sich um ihre kleine Schwester Ida kümmern – und an schlechten Tagen auch um die Mutter. Zu dritt wohnen sie im traurigsten Haus der Fröhlichstraße in einer Kleinstadt, die Tilda hasst. Ihre Freunde sind längst weg, leben in Amsterdam oder Berlin, nur Tilda ist geblieben. Denn irgendjemand muss für Ida da sein, Geld verdienen, die Verantwortung tragen. Nennenswerte Väter gibt es keine, die Mutter ist alkoholabhängig. Eines Tages aber geraten die Dinge in Bewegung: Tilda bekommt eine Promotion in Berlin in Aussicht gestellt, und es blitzt eine Zukunft auf, die Freiheit verspricht. Und Viktor taucht auf, der große Bruder von Ivan, mit dem Tilda früher befreundet war. Viktor, der – genau wie sie – immer 22 Bahnen schwimmt. Doch als Tilda schon beinahe glaubt, es könnte alles gut werden, gerät die Situation zu Hause vollends außer Kontrolle.<br/>›22 Bahnen‹ ist eine raue und gleichzeitig zärtliche Geschichte über die Verheerungen des Familienlebens und darüber, wie das Glück zu finden ist zwischen Verantwortung und Freiheit.

Love game

'A mouth-watering read, in more ways than one! I was thoroughly absorbed by Elle and Nicky's story, as well as by Rae's smart, sensitive writing. A novel to open, devour and enjoy!' Laura Starkey, author of The Spare Room. Can a player on the court be a keeper at home? Elle's love language is food. But finding the right kind of work in her industry is difficult. After multiple different stints and temporary work, she lands her dream role: a personal chef to huge tennis star, Nicky Salco. It's just a bonus that he's handsome and athletic...but totally off limits. The pressure is on, and not just in the kitchen. As Nicky trains for hours on the court for Wimbledon, Elle treads carefully around his brutally judgemental fiancée, while also trying to ignore her own boyfriend's cheating habits. But the temperature rises when Nicky's training leads him to get hungry late at night and Elle is the one tasked with keeping his belly full. Despite being worlds apart, their late night rendezvous seem to lead to more than they intended. Should they risk the lives they have already built, for the lives they truly want? A sizzling, forced-proximity sporting romance that fans of Hannah Grace and Ali Hazelwood will fall head over heels for. Readers are obsessed with Love Game: 'Love Game was the perfect spicy summer read...Emma's writing style is very enjoyable! Great characters and a lovely bit of escapism.' Margie the Hun 'I adored Love Game...so much so I devoured the whole novel in one sitting.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'I cannot stop thinking about this book, I must be in my sports romance era...I absolutely loved this! What a whirlwind romance!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'A great love story...you won't be disappointed.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'If you love tennis and romance this is the book for you.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'I'm a huuuuge fan of sports romances and I absolutely loved this one!! it was so refreshing to read a sports romance that wasn't about hockey or baseball...a fun and flirty read.' Reader Review 'A tennis superstar paired with his new personal chef; this love story was delicious! My mouth watered not only over Elle’s delicious meals but also over Nicky Salco himself.' Reader Review 'This book has stayed in my mind for quite some time after reading it, very much the mark of an outstanding book.' Reader Review 'The connection between Nicky and Elle really got me! There were sweet, spicy and even funny moments.' Reader Review 'This one got me hooked. I finished the book in one sitting.' Reader Review

Der traurigste Himmel auf Erden

A Curse for True Love

Stephanie Garber · 2023

The Ballad of Never After

Stephanie Garber · 2022

Once Upon a Broken Heart

Stephanie Garber · 2023

Spectacular

Finale

Stephanie Garber · 2020

Legendary

Stephanie Garber · 2019

Caraval

Stephanie Garber · 2018

<p><b>Welcome, welcome to <i>CARAVAL</i>, Stephanie Garber’s enchanting, <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> bestselling fantasy debut about two sisters swept up in a mysterious competition filled with magic, heartbreak, and danger</b><br><br>Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful and cruel father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.<br><br> But this year, Scarlett's long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to attend. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. <br><br>Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, and her sister disappears forever.<br><br>Continue the adventure in <i>Legendary </i>and <i>Finale—</i>out now!</p>

Vengeance

Ruby Braun

Ein wenig Leben

Hanya Yanagihara · 2018

Ignite Me

Tahereh Mafi · 2014

The heart-stopping third installment in the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, which Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Hollow City, called "a thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love."<br/>With Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn't know if the rebels, her friends, or even Adam are alive. But that won't keep her from trying to take down The Reestablishment once and for all. Now she must rely on Warner, the handsome commander of Sector 45. The one person she never thought she could trust. The same person who saved her life. He promises to help Juliette master her powers and save their dying world . . . but that's not all he wants with her.<br/>The Shatter Me series is perfect for fans who crave action-packed young adult novels with tantalizing romance like Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and Legend by Marie Lu. Tahereh Mafi has created a captivating and original story that combines the best of dystopian and paranormal and was praised by Publishers Weekly as "a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks."<br/>This bestselling series from powerhouse author Tahereh Mafi showcases relentlessly thrilling action, heart stopping romance, and a war-torn world in which rebellion is the only path to freedom.

König von Elfenheim

Holly Black · 2021

Elfenthron

Holly Black · 2020

Die Verlorenen Schwestern

Holly Black · 2019

<b>Zwei Schwestern. Ein Elfe. Und ein unverzeihlicher Verrat...</b><br><br>Während Jude sich am Hof von Elfenheim mit Prinz Cardan einen erbitterten Machtkampf liefert, verliebt sich ihre Zwillingsschwester Taryn in Locke, den schönen und betrügerischen Freund Cardans. Hier beschreibt Taryn in ihren eigenen Worten, wie es zu dem Verrat kommen konnte und wie sie versucht, die Vergebung ihrer Schwester zu erlangen ...<p><i>Die faszinierende Hintergrundgeschichte zu »Elfenkrone«, erzählt aus der Sicht von Judes Schwester Taryn.</i><p><b>Alle Bände der »Elfenkrone«-Welt:</b><br>ELFENKRONE (Band 1)<br>ELFENKÖNIG (Band 2)<br>ELFENTHRON (Band 3)<br>Wie der König von Elfenheim lernte, Geschichten zu hassen (Illustrierter Zusatzband)<br>Die verlorenen Schwestern - Eine Elfenkrone-Novelle (nur als E-Book verfügbar)<p>ELFENERBE - Der gestohlene Thron

Elfenkrone

Holly Black · 2018

Unravel Me

Tahereh Mafi · 2013

Iron Flame

Rebecca Yarros · 2023