Fantasy Books

Children of Blood and Bone

Tomi Adeyemi · 2018

<p><b>Discover the groundbreaking series that became a global sensation―over 2 million books sold! <br><br>An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller * A TIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time * A New York Times Notable Children's Book * A Kirkus Prize Finalist * Five Starred Reviews</b><br><b><br>With five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired fantasy debut, and instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller, conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir.</b><br><br><i>They killed my mother.<br>They took our magic.<br>They tried to bury us.<br><br>Now we rise.</i><br><br>Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.<br><br>But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.<br><br>Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.<br><br>Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.<br><br><b><i><u>Praise for Children of Blood and Bone</u></i></b><br><br>"A phenomenon." <b>—</b><b><i>Entertainment Weekly</i></b><br><br>“The epic I’ve been waiting for.” <b>—</b><b><i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author Marie Lu </b><br><br>“You will be changed. You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic!” <b>—</b><b><i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton</b><br><br>“The next big thing in literature <i>and </i>film.” <b>—</b><b><i>Ebony</i></b><br><br>“One of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of the year.” <b>—</b><b><i>Teen Vogue</i></b><br><b><br>This title has Common Core connections.</b><br><br><b>-<br><br>The Complete Legacy of Orïsha Series:</b><br><i><br>Children of Blood and Bone </i>(Book 1)<br><i>Children of Virtue and Vengeance </i>(Book 2)<br><i>Children of Anguish and Anarchy </i>(Book 3)</p>

Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Tomi Adeyemi · 2019

<p><b>Discover the groundbreaking series that became a global sensation―over 2 million books sold! <br><br>An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller * A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick</b><br><b><br>"Adeyemi has sparked magic once again." —<i>The New York Times</i><br></b><br>After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too. <br><br>Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath.<br><br>With civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.<br><br><i>Children of Virtue and Vengeance </i>is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling debut <i>Children of Blood and Bone</i>, the first book in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>Children of Virtue and Vengeance</i>:</b><br><br>“Electrifying . . . With this second book Adeyemi brings a new maturity and depth to the series. Her characters are no longer underdogs on a hero’s journey to return magic―now they are leaders who are suffering from the consequences and trauma of their previous quest.” ―<i><b>The New York Times</b></i><br><br>“Like its predecessor,<i> Children of Virtue and Vengeance</i> is fast-paced and unafraid to ask tough questions about the cyclical nature of oppression and the systems that enforce it.” ―<i><b>TIME</b></i><br><br>“Relentless even beyond its finish, this is a sure-fire hit.” ―<b>Booklist, starred review</b><br><b><br>-<br><br>The Complete Legacy of Orïsha Series:</b><br><i><br>Children of Blood and Bone </i>(Book 1)<br><i>Children of Virtue and Vengeance </i>(Book 2)<br><i>Children of Anguish and Anarchy </i>(Book 3)</p>

Skyshade (the Lightlark Saga Book 3)

Alex Aster · 2024

<b>THREE MILLION SERIES COPIES SOLD!</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling series The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <i>Love kills kingdoms...</i><br> <br> <br> <br> Back in Grim's castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future--and the fate of the world--now hinge on a heart split in two.<br> <br> <br> <br> Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla of the present, who has seen the ruin her powers can cause, will do anything to save Lightlark and its king.<br> <br> <br> <br> As the line between enemy and friend is tested, Isla is more desperate than ever to understand the oracle's final prophecy and change her heartrending fate. But a storm is coming. And with it, a long-buried evil greater than anything the realms have faced before.<br> <br> <br> <br> With the clock ticking on her destiny and the survival of two warring kingdoms hinging on her own shattered heart, Isla Crown will either save the world--or destroy it.<br> <br> <br> <br> Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, The Lightlark Sagais a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.

Nightbane

Alex Aster · 2023

<b>THREE MILLION SERIES COPIES SOLD!</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster's instant #1 <i>New York Times,</i> #1 <i>Wall Street Journal,</i> and internationally bestselling novel, <i>Lightlark</i></b><br> <br> <br> <br> Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers.<br> <br> <br> <br> Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself hungry for distraction, preferring to frequent Lightlark's seductive haunts instead of embracing her duties as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven't ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla's midst who don't believe her ascent to power was earned.<br> <br> <br> <br> As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.<br> <br> <br> <br> Alex Aster's intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving more deeply into Isla's memories of her past, as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.<br> <br> <br> <br> Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, The Lightlark Sagais a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.

Crowntide (the Lightlark Saga Book 4)

Alex Aster · 2025

Ruin and Rising

Leigh Bardugo · 2014

<p><b>See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, <i>Shadow and Bone</i>. Daring rogue Nikolai finally joins the fold in Season 2 -- covering explosive events of both <i>Siege and Storm </i>and <i>Ruin and Rising</i> -- streaming now!</b><br><br><b> Enter the Grishaverse with Book Three of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 <i>New York Times</i>–bestselling author of <i>Six of Crows </i>and<i> Crooked Kingdom.</i></b><br><br> <i>Soldier. Summoner. <b>Saint</b>. </i>The nation’s fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. <br><br> The Darkling rules from his shadow throne while a weakened Alina Starkov recovers from their battle under the dubious protection of the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Now her hopes lie with the magic of a long-vanished ancient creature and the chance that an outlaw prince still survives. <br><br> As her allies and enemies race toward war, only Alina stands between her country and a rising tide of darkness that could destroy the world. To win this fight, she must seize a legend’s power—but claiming the firebird may be her ruin.<br><br> <b>A <i>New York Times</i> Bestselling Series</b><br> <b>A <i>USA Today </i>Bestseller</b><br> <b>This title has Common Core connections.<br> </b><br> Read all the books in the Grishaverse!<br><br><b><u>The Shadow and Bone Trilogy </u></b><br> (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)<br> <i>Shadow and Bone</i><br> <i>Siege and Storm</i><br> <i>Ruin and Rising</i><br><br> <b><u>The Six of Crows Duology</u></b><br> <i>Six of Crows</i><br> <i>Crooked Kingdom</i><br><br><b><u>The King of Scars Duology</u></b><br><i>King of Scars<br>Rule of Wolves</i><br><br> <i>The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic</i><br><i>The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic<br>The Lives of Saints<br>Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel</i><br><br><b>Praise for the Grishaverse</b><br><br>“A master of fantasy.” —<i>The Huffington Post</i><br>“Utterly, extremely bewitching.” —<i>The Guardian</i><br> “This is what fantasy is for.” —<i>The New York Times Book Review</i><br>“A world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.” —NPR<br>“The darker it gets for the good guys, the better.” —<i>Entertainment Weekly</i><br>“Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down.” —<i>USA Today</i><br>“There’s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo’s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.” —<i>Vanity Fair</i><br>“Unlike anything I’ve ever read.” —Veronica Roth, bestselling author of <i>Divergent</i><br>“Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!” —Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series</p>

Crooked Kingdom

Leigh Bardugo · 2016

<p><b>See the Grishaverse come to life on screen in the Netflix series, <i>Shadow and Bone</i>! </b><br><br><b>Discover what comes next for Kaz, Jesper, Inej, and Wylan, and the star-crossed Nina and Matthias, in <i>Crooked Kingdom, </i>the spectacular sequel to <i>Six of Crows</i>—from #1 <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo.<br></b> <i><br> When you can’t beat the odds, change the game.</i><br><br> Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as<i> jurda parem</i>, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets—a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.<br><br> <b><u>The Six of Crows Duology</u></b><br> <i>Six of Crows</i><br> <i>Crooked Kingdom</i><br><br><b>Praise for <i>Crooked Kingdom</i></b><br><br>“Dark, larcenous fun.” —<i>NPR</i><br><br>“Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follow-up...fans will have their eyes glued to every page.” —<i>Booklist</i>, <b>starred review</b><br><br>“Un-put-down-able excitement from beginning to end.” —<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, <b>starred review</b></p>

King of Scars

Leigh Bardugo · 2019

No one knows what Nikolai Lantsov endured in his country's bloody civil war. Now enemies gather at his weakened borders, and the young king must find a way to refill Ravka's coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army. Zoya Nazyalensky is devoted to rebuilding the army -- but she also has enemies to conquer. Nina Zenik wages her own war to save the Grisha -- and must face the pain of her past. As a dark magic within Nikolai grows stronger, he must journey where the deepest magic survives -- and vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. -- adapted from jacket.

Rule of Wolves

Leigh Bardugo · 2021

<p><b>Instant #1 <i>New York Times </i>Bestseller!<br><br>Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Young Adult Fantasy!<br></b><br><b>See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, <i>Shadow and Bone </i>-- Season 2 streaming now!</b><br><br><b>Discover what comes next for the daring rogue Nikolai in the riveting sequel to <i>King of Scars </i>from #1 bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo.</b><br><br><b>The Demon King.</b> As Fjerda’s massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm—and even the monster within—to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king’s gift for the impossible.<br><br><b>The Stormwitch. </b>Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the cost.<br><br><b>The Queen of Mourning. </b>Deep undercover, Nina Zenik risks discovery and death as she wages war on Fjerda from inside its capital. But her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance at freedom and Nina the chance to heal her grieving heart.<br><br><b>King. General. Spy.</b> Together they must find a way to forge a future in the darkness. Or watch a nation fall.<br><br>Read all the books in the Grishaverse!<br><br><b>The Shadow and Bone Trilogy</b><br>(previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)<br><i>Shadow and Bone</i><br><i>Siege and Storm</i><br><i>Ruin and Rising</i><br><br><b>The Six of Crows Duology</b><br><i>Six of Crows</i><br><i>Crooked Kingdom</i><br><br><b>The King of Scars Duology</b><br><i>King of Scars</i><br><i>Rule of Wolves</i><br><br><i>The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic</i><br><i>The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic<br>The Lives of Saints<br>Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel</i><br><br><b>Praise for the Grishaverse</b><br><br>“A master of fantasy.” —<i>The Huffington Post</i><br>“Utterly, extremely bewitching.” —<i>The Guardian</i><br>“This is what fantasy is for.” —<i>The New York Times Book Review</i><br>“A world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.” —NPR<br>“The darker it gets for the good guys, the better.” —<i>Entertainment Weekly</i><br>“Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down.” —<i>USA Today</i><br>“There’s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo’s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.” —<i>Vanity Fair</i><br>“Unlike anything I’ve ever read.” —Veronica Roth, bestselling author of <i>Divergent</i><br>“Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!” —Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series</p>

Siege and Storm

Leigh Bardugo · 2014

<p><b>See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, <i>Shadow and Bone</i>. Daring rogue Nikolai finally joins the fold in Season 2 -- covering explosive events of both <i>Siege and Storm </i>and <i>Ruin and Rising</i> -- streaming now!</b><br><br> <b>Enter the Grishaverse with Book Two of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 </b><b><i>New York Times</i>–bestselling author of <i>Six of Crows </i>and<i> Crooked Kingdom.</i></b><br><br> <i>Soldier. <b>Summoner</b>. Saint.</i> Alina Starkov’s power has grown, but not without a price. She is the Sun Summoner—hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Shadow Fold. But she and Mal can’t outrun their enemies for long. <br><br> The Darkling is more determined than ever to claim Alina’s magic and use it to take the Ravkan throne. With nowhere else to turn, Alina enlists the help of an infamous privateer and sets out to lead the Grisha army.<br><br> But as the truth of Alina's destiny unfolds, she slips deeper into the Darkling’s deadly game of forbidden magic, and further away from her humanity. To save her country, Alina will have to choose between her power and the love she thought would always be her shelter. No victory can come without sacrifice—and only she can face the oncoming storm.<br><br> <b>A <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller</b><br> <b>This title has Common Core connections.</b><br><br>Read all the books in the Grishaverse!<br><br><b>The Shadow and Bone Trilogy </b><br> (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)<br> <i>Shadow and Bone</i><br> <i>Siege and Storm</i><br> <i>Ruin and Rising</i><br><br> <b>The Six of Crows Duology</b><br> <i>Six of Crows</i><br> <i>Crooked Kingdom</i><br><br><b>The King of Scars Duology</b><br><i>King of Scars<br>Rule of Wolves</i><br><br> <i>The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic</i><br><i>The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic<br>The Lives of Saints<br>Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel</i><br><br><b>Praise for the Grishaverse</b><br><br> “A master of fantasy.” —<i>The Huffington Post</i><br> “Utterly, extremely bewitching.” —<i>The Guardian</i><br> “This is what fantasy is for.” —<i>The New York Times Book Review</i><br> “[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.” —NPR<br> “The darker it gets for the good guys, the better.” —<i>Entertainment Weekly</i><br> “Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down.” —<i>USA Today</i><br> “There’s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo’s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.” —<i>Vanity Fair</i><br> “Unlike anything I’ve ever read.” —Veronica Roth, bestselling author of <i>Divergent</i><br> “Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!” —Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series</p>

Shadow and Bone

Leigh Bardugo · 2012

<p><b>See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, <i>Shadow and Bone --</i> Season 2 streaming now!</b><br><br><b>Discover the adventure that started it all and meet Alina, Mal, and the Darkling in <i>Shadow and Bone </i>from #1 bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. </b><br> <b><i><br> Soldier</i></b><i>. Summoner. Saint.</i> Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold—a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed.<br><br> Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country’s magical military elite—and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift.<br><br> As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation. <br><br> Welcome to Ravka . . . a world of science and superstition where nothing is what it seems. <br><br><b><u>The Shadow and Bone Trilogy </u></b><br> (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)<br> <i>Shadow and Bone</i><br> <i>Siege and Storm</i><br> <i>Ruin and Rising</i><br><br><b>Praise for the Grishaverse</b><br><br> “A master of fantasy.” —<i>The Huffington Post</i><br> “Utterly, extremely bewitching.” —<i>The Guardian</i></p>

Sisters of Sword and Shadow

Laura Bates · 2024

<b>What if the Knights of the Round Table had a female counterpart? An epic Arthurian fantasy reimagining from the UK's leading and bestselling feminist writer, Laura Bates, for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.</b><br> <br> <b><i>'An interesting thing happens, when a man is defeated in combat by a woman . . . He tells nobody.'</i></b><br> <br> Destined for an arranged marriage, Cass dreams of freedom. So when a fierce and beautiful leather‑clad woman rides up and offers to take her away, Cass doesn't hesitate to join her. She is introduced to the Sisters of Sword and Shadow - a group of female knights training to fight, protect their community and right the wrongs of men. Drawn into a world of ancient feuds, glorious battles, and deadly intrigue, Cass soon discovers she holds a power that could change not only her own fate but that of her entire sisterhood.<br> <br> Introducing Laura Bates' fantasy debut, the first in a breathtaking and sweeping duology, exploring questions about power, courage and the stories we tell about the past.<br> <br> Praise for <i>Sisters of Sword and Shadow</i>: <br> <br> '<i>Sisters of Sword and Shadow</i> is absolutely brilliant. Beautiful, fierce, and furious - full of the power and magic of sisterhood in every sense. I loved it.' Katherine Webber, bestselling author of <i>Twin Crowns</i><br> <br> 'An empowering and courageous tale of a daring sisterhood in which true chivalry means fighting for what you believe in.' Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of <i>Girl, Goddess, Queen</i><br> <br> 'A dazzling tale of courage, power and sisterhood, with a heroine to truly root for. I loved every breathtaking minute of this fierce, feminist epic fantasy.' Catherine Doyle, bestselling author of <i>Twin Crowns</i><br>

The Atlas Paradox

Olivie Blake · 2022

<p><b><i>The Atlas Paradox</i> is the long-awaited sequel to Olivie Blake's <i>New York Times</i> bestselling dark academic sensation <i>The Atlas Six</i>—guaranteed to have even more yearning, backstabbing, betrayal, and chaos.</b><br><br>Six magicians were presented with the opportunity of a lifetime.<br><br>Five are now members of the Society.<br><br>Two paths lie before them.<br><br>All must pick a side.<br><br>Alliances will be tested, hearts will be broken, and The Society of Alexandrians will be revealed for what it is: a secret society with raw, world-changing power, headed by a man whose plans to change life as we know it are already under way.<br><br><b>"<i>The Atlas Six</i> introduced six of the most devious, talented, and flawed characters to ever find themselves in a magical library, and then sets them against one another in a series of stunning betrayals and reversals. As much a delicious contest of wit, will, and passion as it is of magic...half mystery, half puzzle, and wholly a delight."—</b><b>Holly Black, </b><b><i>New York Times</i> bestselling author </b><br><br><b>Also by Olivie Blake</b><br><i>Alone With You in the Ether</i><br><i>One for My Enemy</i><br><i>Masters of Death</i><br><i>Januaries: Stories of Love, Magic & Betrayal</i><br><i>Gifted & Talented</i><br><br><b>As Alexene Farol Follmuth</b><br><i>Twelfth Knight</i><br><br>At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.</p>

The Atlas Six

Olivie Blake · 2021

<p><b>An Instant <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller</b><br><b>A Vulture Best Fantasy Novel of 2022</b><br><b>A Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee</b><br><br><b>The much-acclaimed viral sensation from Olivie Blake, </b><i><b>The Atlas Six</b></i><b>—</b><b>now newly revised and edited with additional content—is the first in an explosive </b><b>dark academia fantasy trilogy that reads like <i>The Secret History</i> meets <i>The Umbrella Academy</i></b><br><br>Each decade, only the six most uniquely talented magicians are selected to earn a place in the Alexandrian Society, the foremost secret society in the world. The chosen will secure a life of power and prestige beyond their wildest dreams.<br><br>But at what cost?<br><br>Each of the six newest recruits has their reasons for accepting the Society’s elusive invitation. Even if it means growing closer than they could have imagined to their most dangerous enemies— or risking unforgivable betrayal from their most trusted allies— they will fight tooth and nail for the right to join the ranks of the Alexandrians.<br><br>Even if it means they won’t all survive the year.<br><br><b>Also by Olivie Blake</b><br><i>The Atlas Paradox</i><br><i>The Atlas Complex<br>Alone With You in the Ether</i><br><i>One for My Enemy</i><br><i>Masters of Death</i><br><i>Januaries: Stories of Love, Magic & Betrayal</i><br><i>Gifted & Talented<br></i><br><b>As Alexene Farol Follmuth</b><br><i>Twelfth Knight</i><br><br>At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.</p>

The Empire of Gold

S. A. Chakraborty · 2021

<p>"No series since George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire has quite captured both palace intrigue and the way that tribal infighting and war hurt the vulnerable the most." --Paste Magazine</p> <p>The final chapter in the bestselling, critically acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy, in which a con-woman and an idealistic djinn prince join forces to save a magical kingdom from a devastating civil war.<br> <br> <br> <br> Daevabad has fallen.</p> <p>After a brutal conquest stripped the city of its magic, Nahid leader Banu Manizheh and her resurrected commander, Dara, must try to repair their fraying alliance and stabilize a fractious, warring people.</p> <p>But the bloodletting and loss of his beloved Nahri have unleashed the worst demons of Dara's dark past. To vanquish them, he must face some ugly truths about his history and put himself at the mercy of those he once considered enemies.</p> <p>Having narrowly escaped their murderous families and Daevabad's deadly politics, Nahri and Ali, now safe in Cairo, face difficult choices of their own. While Nahri finds peace in the old rhythms and familiar comforts of her human home, she is haunted by the knowledge that the loved ones she left behind and the people who considered her a savior are at the mercy of a new tyrant. Ali, too, cannot help but look back, and is determined to return to rescue his city and the family that remains. Seeking support in his mother's homeland, he discovers that his connection to the marid goes far deeper than expected and threatens not only his relationship with Nahri, but his very faith.</p> <p>As peace grows more elusive and old players return, Nahri, Ali, and Dara come to understand that in order to remake the world, they may need to fight those they once loved . . . and take a stand for those they once hurt.</p>

The Kingdom of Copper

S. A. Chakraborty · 2019

<p>S. A. Chakraborty continues the sweeping adventure begun in The City of Brass—"the best adult fantasy I’ve read since The Name of the Wind" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir)—conjuring a world where djinn summon flames with the snap of a finger and waters run deep with old magic; where blood can be dangerous as any spell, and a clever con artist from Cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom.<br><br>Nahri’s life changed forever the moment she accidentally summoned Dara, a formidable, mysterious djinn, during one of her schemes. Whisked from her home in Cairo, she was thrust into the dazzling royal court of Daevabad—and quickly discovered she would need all her grifter instincts to survive there. </p><p>Now, with Daevabad entrenched in the dark aftermath of a devastating battle, Nahri must forge a new path for herself. But even as she embraces her heritage and the power it holds, she knows she’s been trapped in a gilded cage, watched by a king who rules from the throne that once belonged to her family—and one misstep will doom her tribe..</p><p>Meanwhile, Ali has been exiled for daring to defy his father. Hunted by assassins, adrift on the unforgiving copper sands of his ancestral land, he is forced to rely on the frightening abilities the marid—the unpredictable water spirits—have gifted him. But in doing so, he threatens to unearth a terrible secret his family has long kept buried.</p><p>And as a new century approaches and the djinn gather within Daevabad's towering brass walls for celebrations, a threat brews unseen in the desolate north. It’s a force that would bring a storm of fire straight to the city’s gates . . . and one that seeks the aid of a warrior trapped between worlds, torn between a violent duty he can never escape and a peace he fears he will never deserve.</p>

Spark of the Everflame

Penn Cole · 2023

<p>When old secrets catch fire, everything will burn.</p><p><br></p><p>In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by the Descended, their cruel magic-wielding offspring, Diem Bellator yearns to escape the insular life of her poor village.</p><p><br></p><p>Her mother's sudden disappearance-and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past-offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock the web of mysteries her mother left behind.</p><p><br></p><p>With the dying King's handsome, mysterious heir watching her every move, and a ruthless mortal alliance recruiting her to join the growing civil war, Diem will have to navigate the unwritten rules of love, power, and politics in order to save her family-and all of mortalkind.</p><p><br></p><p>Spark of the Everflame is the first book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book fantasy romance series. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers epic is perfect for lovers of magic, dragons, angst, and banter and will appeal to fans of books like A Court of Thorns and Roses, From Blood and Ash, Gild, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night. </p>

Heat of the Everflame

Penn Cole · 2023

<p>The war has begun. Both sides demand Diem's allegiance-or her death.</p><p><br></p><p>After her disastrous coronation, Diem finds herself at the center of the conflict between the Descended and the Guardians. With her newfound friends and the man she's falling for on one side, and the mortals she has vowed to protect on the other, Diem must walk a careful line to save the people she loves... even from each other.</p><p><br></p><p>The mystery of her unusual heritage begins to unravel, sending Diem and Luther on an unexpected journey across the realms. The answers may hold the key to winning the war, but finding them will require her to face painful truths about her mother, her bloodline, and her fate.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, the Crowns have set Diem in their sights. Some could be her greatest allies-while others want her dead. To end their oppressive reign, Diem must sort friend from foe and risk it all to build an army of her own.</p><p><br></p><p>But a powerful figure in the north has plans that could change everything...</p><p><br></p><p>Heat of the Everflame is the third book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows our fiesty, bad*ss heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against injustice, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of betrayal and intrigue, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series is perfect for fans of unique magic systems, dragons and other mythical creatures, angst and romantic tension, and hilarious banter. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven romantasy such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, Gild, Shadow & Bone, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.</p><p><br></p>

Bloodmarked

Tracy Deonn · 2022

<b>An instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller!</b><br> <b>“Deonn expertly weaves together a universe that both shines a light on the pervasive nature of racism and also harnesses the complexity of Black identity within this space. Deonn writes so much more than simple fantasies or Arthurian retellings.” —<i>Booklist</i> (starred review)</b><br> <br><b>The “worthy successor to an explosive debut” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)—the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling and award-winning <i>Legendborn</i>—perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Margaret Rogerson!</b><br><br><i>The shadows have risen, and the line is law.</i><br> <br>All Bree wanted was to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death. So she infiltrated the Legendborn Order, a secret society descended from King Arthur’s knights—only to discover her own ancestral power. Now, Bree has become someone new:<br> <br>A Medium. A Bloodcrafter. A Scion.<br> <br>But the ancient war between demons and the Order is rising to a deadly peak. And Nick, the Legendborn boy Bree fell in love with, has been kidnapped.<br> <br>Bree wants to fight, but the Regents who rule the Order won’t let her. To them, she is an unknown girl with unheard-of power, and as the living anchor for the spell that preserves the Legendborn cycle, she must be protected.<br> <br>When the Regents reveal they will do <i>whatever</i> it takes to hide the war, Bree and her friends must go on the run to rescue Nick themselves. But enemies are everywhere, Bree’s powers are unpredictable and dangerous, and she can’t escape her growing attraction to Selwyn, the mage sworn to protect Nick until death.<br> <br>If Bree has any hope of saving herself and the people she loves, she must learn to control her powers from the ancestors who wielded them first—without losing herself in the process.

Legendborn

Tracy Deonn · 2022

<b>Cuando las sombras se alcen, también lo hará la luz.</b> <br>Tras la misteriosa muerte de su madre, Bree Matthews decide alejarse todo lo posible de sus recuerdos y se matricula en un programa para adolescentes con talento en la Universidad de Chapel Hill. Por fin, parece que la vida le sonríe... Hasta que, en su primer día, es testigo de un ataque mágico. De pronto, Bree se sumerge en un mundo de demonios que se alimentan de energía humana. Descubrirá a una sociedad secreta de estudiantes descendientes del rey Arturo que dan caza a estos seres y un mago manipulará su memoria para hacerla olvidar. Pero cuando los recuerdos de Bree reaparecen, la joven no se detendrá hasta averiguar la verdad sobre la muerte de su madre y los secretos de la enigmática orden. <br> <b>Finalista de los premios Hugo y Locus. </b> <br> <b>Ganadora de los premios Ignyte y Coretta Scott King.</b>

The Dagger and the Flame

Catherine Doyle · 2024

<b>“Sizzling romance, stunning worldbuilding, spectacular writing.” —Lauren Roberts, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Powerless</i></b><br> <br><b>In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love in this “steamy” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) young adult fantasy.</b><br><br>In Fantome, a kingdom of cobbled streets, flickering lamplight, beautiful buildings, and secret catacombs, Shade-magic is a scarce and deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers—the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother’s murder, eighteen-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera’s heart is set on revenge. But are her secret abilities a match for the dark-haired boy whose quicksilver eyes follow her around the city?<br> <br>Nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farm girl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before. As the Cloaks and the Daggers grapple for control of Fantome’s underworld, Sera and Ransom are consumed by the push and pull of their magic…and the deadly spark and terrible vengeance that keeps drawing them back together.

Cursebound A Novel

Saara El-Arifi · 2025

Heavenly Bodies

Imani Erriu · 2021

"In a world ruled by the Stars, cruel and merciless gods that watch over the world, Elara has been cursed by fate. A prophecy that promises that she will fall for a Star, and it will kill them both. But when one descends to wreak havoc on Elara's kingdom, she is forced to flee into the arms of her enemy in the neighbouring country. As she learns more about her own magic, and the depth of the Stars' deceit, she finds herself also learning more about the country she takes refuge in, and the enemy prince forced to train her into a weapon. Something dark brews within her, a power made of night and shadows, that begs to be broken free. A stunning debut novel, Erriu weaves romance, intrigue and mythology together, all against the backdrop of a fantasy world you will never want to leave.

Holy Monsters

Imani Erriu · 2027

<p><b>BOOK III IN THE <i>SUNDAY TIMES </i>BESTSELLING SERIES AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW</b><br><br><i><b>******************************************************************************************</b></i><br><i>Surrender to the darkness.</i><br><br>The Dark has returned. And she is hunting hearts.<br><br>There are whispers of war. That should the Dark collect the hearts of all her Stars, she could create the kind of army that neither mortal nor god could stand against.<br><br>And Elara will do anything to prevent such a reckoning. Now allied with her own worst enemy, the King of Stars, she and her friends must race to kill or corrupt Stars before the Dark can reach them.<br><br>But in the brutal ice kingdom of Perses, where violence is honour and to be heartless is to survive, the line between good and evil begins to blur. And as Elara’s immortal magic grows, so does her lust for vengeance – no matter the cost.<br><br><b>******************************************************************************************</b><br><br><b>TROPES:</b><br>*Star-crossed lovers*<br>*Betrayal*<br>*Revenge quest*<br>*I can fix him*<br>*Demon courts and a dragon revealed*<br>*Forced proximity*<br><br><b>JOIN THE OBSESSION:</b><br>'This is a god-tier series' *****<br>'Stunning, heart-breaking, EPIC. I implore you to pick this up' *****<br>'This is going into my book favourites of all time alongside <i>Throne of Glass</i>, <i>ACOTAR</i> and <i>Six of Crows</i>' *****<br>'I'm left speechless and needing more' *****<br>'Imani has knocked it out of the park (and beyond) yet again' *****<br>'I can feel these characters and this magic and this world imprinted on my soul' *****<br>'My jaw was on the floor the entire time' *****<br><br><b>OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES:</b><br></p><ul><li>HEAVENLY BODIES</li><li>FALLEN STARS</li></ul>

We Hunt the Flame

Hafsah Faizal · 2019

<p><b>From the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>A Tempest of Tea</i><br><br>An Ignyte Award Winner<br>A TIME Magazine Top 100 Fantasy Book of All Time<br>A Paste Magazine Best YA Book<br>A PopSugar Best YA Book<br>A TeenVogue Book Club Pick<br>A <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller <br><br>"A spellbinding tale filled with deception, political intrigue, and atmosphere that lives and breathes—I am obsessed with this story." —Kerri Maniscalco, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author</b><br><br><b>Set in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Hafsah Faizal's <i>We Hunt the Flame</i>—first in the Sands of Arawiya duology—is a gripping debut of discovery, conquering fear, and taking identity into your own hands.</b><br><br>People lived because she killed. People died because he lived.<br><br>Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the sultan. If Zafira was exposed as a girl, all of her achievements would be rejected; if Nasir displayed his compassion, his father would punish him in the most brutal of ways. Both Zafira and Nasir are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya—but neither wants to be.<br><br>War is brewing, and the Arz sweeps closer with each passing day, engulfing the land in shadow. When Zafira embarks on a quest to uncover a lost artifact that can restore magic to her suffering world and stop the Arz, Nasir is sent by the sultan on a similar mission: retrieve the artifact and kill the Hunter. But an ancient evil stirs as their journey unfolds—and the prize they seek may pose a threat greater than either can imagine.<br><br><br><b>Don’t miss these other titles from Hafsah Faizal: <br><i>We Free the Stars</i>, the second book in the Sands of Arawiya duology <br><i>A Tempest of Tea</i>, the instant #1 <i>New York Times</i>–Bestseller</b><br><b><i>A Steeping of Blood</i>, second book in the Blood & Tea duology</b></p>

Finale (Caraval, 3)

Stephanie Garber · 2020

Legendary (Caraval, 2)

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>

Eternal Ruin

Tigest Girma · 2025

The instant #1 New York Times Bestseller The instant Indie Bestseller The instant USA Today Bestseller​ The breathtaking sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller, Immortal Dark!  Like all ruinous things, he came from the abyss.   Kidan Adane has finally embraced her darkness. She’s killed without remorse, lied, and broken Uxlay University’s most sacred law by inviting elusive rogue vampires, the Nefrasi, into Uxlay.   Trapped with a violently unstable vampire, and reeling from her sister’s return, Kidan wields her anger like a weapon. She vows to master her house and protect the sacred artifact hidden inside, even if it means forging an alliance with the depraved leader of the Nefrasi, Samson Sagad--and betraying Susenyos.   A dangerous new philosophical text seems to hold the answers and promises the very thing Kidan has lost: control. Even as the dark pages consume her, Kidan knows no soul at Uxlay is trustworthy—least of all Susenyos. For Kidan and Susenyos, the lines of loathing and attraction may blur, but the quest for power rules them both. And neither is willing to surrender.   As devastating secrets resurface from the past, Kidan and her sister, June, must finally confront each other and take their rightful places in the looming war.

Infernal Vow

Tigest Girma · 2026

<b>Worlds collide, secrets are laid bare, and nothing is sacred in this highly anticipated finale to the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling series,<i> Immortal Dark! </i></b><br><br><b><i>Beware the monster, beware the girl. They feed on wild devotion.</i></b><br><br> Kidan Adane stands at the edge of a world on the brink—where ancient rules no longer hold, forbidden power is stirring, and the consequences of past choices are beginning to surface.​<br><br> ​With love turned to hatred and humanity hanging in the balance, Kidan must decide how much more she is willing to break to save the world she’s already doomed.<br><br><b>​Perfect for fans of:</b><ul><li> Enemies to Lovers </li><li> Romantasy </li><li> Vampires </li><li> Sentient Houses </li><li> Morally Gray Characters </li><li> Villainous Romantic Leads </li><li> Dark Academia </li></ul>

Threads That Bind

Kika Hatzopoulou · 2023

<b>In a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city.</b><br><br>Descendants of the Fates are always born in threes: one to weave, one to draw, and one to cut the threads that connect people to the things they love and to life itself. The Ora sisters are no exception. Io, the youngest, uses her Fate-born abilities as a private investigator in the half-sunken city of Alante.<br><br>But her latest job leads her to a horrific discovery: somebody is abducting women, maiming their life-threads, and setting the resulting wraiths loose in the city to kill. To find the culprit, she must work alongside Edei Rhuna, the right hand of the infamous Mob Queen—and the boy with whom she shares a rare fate-thread linking them as soul mates before they’ve even met.<br><br>But the investigation turns personal when Io's estranged oldest sister turns up on the arm of her best suspect. Amid unveiled secrets from her past and her growing feelings for Edei, Io must follow clues through the city’s darkest corners and unearth a conspiracy that involves some of the city’s most powerful players—before destruction comes to her own doorstep.

Strike the Zither

Joan He · 2022

<p><b>A dazzling new fantasy from <i>New York Times</i> and Indie bestselling author Joan He, full of secrets and betrayal, <i>Strike the Zither</i> is an inventive and sweeping fantasy perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and Chloe Gong, “rich in intrigue and epic in scale.”</b><br>Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the realm’s most powerful strategist, serving under a leader whose cause jeopardizes their survival in a war where one must betray or be betrayed.<br><br>When Zephyr is forced to infiltrate an enemy camp, she encounters the enigmatic Crow, the only strategist who has ever rivaled Zephyr’s talent. But mastermind though Crow may be, he is no match for Zephyr. She will defy the heavens to win and no one—neither human nor god—can stop her.<br><br>Featuring gorgeous map art and black-and-white portraits, Strike the Zither is the first book in Joan He's riveting Kingdom of Three duology that explores human greed and ambition in a war-torn world. Don't miss the epic conclusion in <i>Sound the Gong</i>!</p>

The Endless War

Danielle L. Jensen · 2025

<b>NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the fourth novel of the sizzling Bridge Kingdom series, one man must decide just how much he is willing to sacrifice to save the life of the woman he loves—from the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>A Fate Inked in Blood</i>.</b><br><br>Newly crowned as king, Keris is powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed. <br><br>Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die as a traitor. Yet as she struggles to survive among violent prisoners, Zarrah uncovers a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with the destiny she must fight to claim.<br><br>While the Empress plots a war with devastating consequences, Keris and Zarrah must find their way back to each other. Yet their greatest adversary is the fiery passion between them. Unless they overcome the bitterness of betrayal, their love will not be the bringer of peace but rather the fuel that turns the Endless War into an inferno.<br><br><b>Includes bonus content from Lara's point of view, providing another perspective on the events of chapter 22</b><br><br><b>Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series:</b><br><b>THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE</b>

The Twisted Throne

Danielle L. Jensen · 2025

<b>NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the fifth novel of the thrilling Bridge Kingdom series, a princess promised in marriage falls for the wrong brother, and their forbidden love threatens to destroy a fragile peace between kingdoms—from the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>A Fate Inked in Blood.</i></b><br><br>A commander who bled to defend her people, Ahnna is haunted by two beliefs: The first is that she failed to protect Ithicana from invasion. And the second is that saving her homeland means leaving it behind forever.<br><br>The Maridrinians left Ithicana in ruins and its people impoverished. So when the wealthy kingdom of Harendell claims Ahnna as a bride for its crown prince, she is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain influence as the future queen—and to control the gold that comes with the throne.<br><br>Yet Ahnna swiftly discovers that beneath the beautiful surface of Harendell’s court is a dark underbelly of schemes, duplicity, and the pursuit of power. The only individual who holds himself above the politics is not her future husband but his infuriating half brother, James. And as she begins to question whether Harendell is the ally it claims to be, Ahnna finds herself drawn into a forbidden attraction to the wrong prince.<br><br>As deadly plots tighten around her, Ahnna must decide whether saving her people will be achieved as a bride . . . or as a blade.<br><br><b>Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series:</b><br><b>THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE</b>

The Inadequate Heir

Danielle L. Jensen · 2024

<b>NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “The next installment in the Bridge Kingdom series is not to be missed. Do not walk to pick up this book. Run.”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of <i>From Blood and Ash</i></b><br><br><b>In the third novel of the iconic Bridge Kingdom series, forbidden romance blooms between two sworn enemies who must choose between their thirst for vengeance and their love for each other—from the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>A Fate Inked in Blood</i>.</b><br><br>A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. The second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves.<br><br>The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has raged for generations, leaving thousands of Zarrah’s people dead and still more orphaned. So when she’s given command of the contested city of Nerastis, Zarrah is prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces who oppose her—and to kill the Veliant prince who leads them. <br><br>Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous and handsome Maridrinian causes Zarrah to question whether the violence she’s perpetrated is justice or a crime. And as she continues to meet the nameless man each night, she finds common ground—and fiery passion—in his arms.<br><br>But when identities are revealed, Zarrah must decide whether to embrace a chance at peace or march to the drums of war.<br><br><b>Includes the bonus Bridge Kingdom novella <i>The Calm Before the Storm</i>, from the points of view of Lara and Aren</b><br><br><b>Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series:</b><br><b>THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE</b>

The Traitor Queen

Danielle L. Jensen · 2020

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal.”—Jennifer Estep, author of Kill the Queen In the second novel of the heart-pounding Bridge Kingdom series, one woman fights to win back her throne, her people, and the love of the man she’s betrayed—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A queen now in exile as a traitor, Lara has watched as Ithicana is conquered by her own father, helpless to do anything to stop the destruction. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows there is only one reason her father is keeping him alive: as bait for his traitorous daughter. And it is bait she fully intends to take. Risking her life on the Tempest Seas, Lara returns to Ithicana with a plan not only to free its king but to liberate the Bridge Kingdom from her father’s clutches, using his own weapons: the sisters whose lives she spared. Yet not only is the palace inescapable, there are more players in the game than Lara ever realized: enemies and allies switching sides in the fight for crowns, kingdoms, and bridges. But her greatest adversary of all might be the man she’s trying to free—the husband she betrayed. With everything she loves in jeopardy, Lara must decide who—and what—she is fighting for: her kingdom, her husband, or herself. Includes a brand new, never-before-seen bonus chapter from Sarhina’s point of view Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series: THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE

The Bridge Kingdom (Deluxe Edition)

Danielle L. Jensen · 2019

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The Bridge Kingdom is heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!”—Elise Kova, author of A Deal with the Elf King The iconic Bridge Kingdom series begins: a sweeping, sizzling fantasy romance filled with political intrigue and passionate love, from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A warrior princess trained in isolation, Lara is driven by two certainties. The first is that King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her enemy. And the second is that she’ll be the one to bring him to his knees. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom of Ithicana enriches itself and deprives its rivals, including Lara’s homeland. So when she’s sent there as a bride under the guise of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to fracture its impenetrable defenses—and the defenses of its king. Yet as she infiltrates her new home and gains a deeper understanding of the war to possess the bridge, Lara begins to question whether she’s the hero or the villain. As her feelings for her husband transform from frosty hostility to fierce passion, Lara must choose which kingdom she’ll save . . . and which she’ll destroy. Includes two bonus chapters, “The Wedding” from Ahnna’s point of view and “The Capture” from Jor’s point of view Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series: THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE

A Curse Carved in Bone

Danielle L. Jensen · 2025

A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. The secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that will see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland’s greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future—the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her.    While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn’s betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland’s Unfated—children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart.   As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

Godkiller

Hannah Kaner · 2023

THE INSTANT NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER <p>'A wonderful, gritty, explosively violent, and beautifully realised debut'<br> <br> DAILY MAIL</p> <p>'GODKILLER will have you in its grasp from the first pages'<br> <br> Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE</p> <p>You are not welcome here, godkiller</p> <p>Kissen's family were killed by zealots of a fire god. Now, she makes a living killing gods, and enjoys it. That is until she finds a god she cannot kill: Skedi, a god of white lies, has somehow bound himself to a young noble, and they are both on the run from unknown assassins.</p> <p>Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, they must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favour.</p> <p>Pursued by demons, and in the midst of burgeoning civil war, they will all face a reckoning - something is rotting at the heart of their world, and only they can be the ones to stop it.</p>

Sunbringer

Hannah Kaner · 2024

<p>"Brilliant mythology-inspired world-building paves the foundation for Kaner's fantasy adventure, but it's the fully realized ensemble cast that, ultimately, makes the series so memorable."-- Elle</p> <p>"An epic fantasy odyssey." -- Entertainment Weekly</p> <p>Return to the world of Godkiller in this thrilling sequel to the #1 internationally bestselling fantasy debut</p> <p>When Middren falls to the gods, your kind will be the first to die.</p> <p>Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren--but now they are stirring, whispering of war. Godkiller Kissen sacrificed herself to vanquish the fire god Hseth, who murdered her family and endangered her friends. But gods cannot be destroyed so easily, and Hseth's power threatens to reform with even greater strength and a thirst for vengeance. As tensions rise throughout the land, the kingdom needs its Godkiller more than ever.</p> <p>Still reeling from the loss of Kissen, young noble Inara and her little god of white lies, Skedi, have set out to discover more about the true nature of their bond. As the divide between gods and humans widens, Inara and Skedi will uncover secrets that could determine the fate of the war to come.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Elogast, no longer a loyal knight of King Arren, has been tasked with killing the man he once called friend. The king vowed to eradicate all gods throughout the land, but has now entered into an unholy pact with the most dangerous of them all. And where his heart once beat, a god now burns. . .</p> <p>"A richly rendered world . . . Kaner writes action that's both fun and intelligible." -- The Washington Post</p> <br> <br>

The Dragon Republic

R. F. Kuang · 2019

Rin’s story continues in this acclaimed sequel to The Poppy War—an epic military fantasy combining the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters. The war is over. The war has just begun. Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. Though the third battle has just ended, shaman and warrior Rin cannot forget the atrocity she committed to save her people. Now this powerful antiheroine is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vice, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix—the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with her fearsome power. Though she does not want to live, she refuses to die until she avenges the traitorous Empress who betrayed Rin’s homeland to its enemies. Her only hope is to join forces with the powerful Dragon Warlord, who plots a violent revolution to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and create a new republic. But neither the Empress nor the Dragon Warlord are what they seem. The more Rin witnesses, the more she fears her love for Nikan will force her to use the Phoenix’s deadly power once more. Because there is nothing Rin won’t sacrifice to save her country . . . and exact her vengeance.

The Poppy War

R. F. Kuang · 2018

One of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time “I have no doubt this will end up being the best fantasy debut of the year...I have absolutely no doubt that [Kuang’s] name will be up there with the likes of Robin Hobb and N.K. Jemisin.” — Booknest From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface, the brilliantly imaginative debut of R.F. Kuang: an epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic, in the tradition of Ken Liu’s Grace of Kings and N.K. Jemisin’s Inheritance Trilogy. When Rin aced the Keju—the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies—it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard—the most elite military school in Nikan—was even more surprising. But surprises aren’t always good. Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers in this grimdark fantasy that she possesses a lethal, unearthly power—an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive—and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school. For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away . . . Rin’s shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity . . . and that it may already be too late.

Six Crimson Cranes

Elizabeth Lim · 2021

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse... Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone. "A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling." --Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted. But it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother. A sorceress in her own right, Raikama banishes the young princess, turning her brothers into cranes. She warns Shiori that she must speak of it to no one: for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die. Penniless, voiceless, and alone, Shiori searches for her brothers, and uncovers a dark conspiracy to seize the throne. Only Shiori can set the kingdom to rights, but to do so she must place her trust in a paper bird, a mercurial dragon, and the very boy she fought so hard not to marry. And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to forswear--no matter what the cost.   Weaving together elements of The Wild Swans, Cinderella, the legend of Chang E, and the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Elizabeth Lim has crafted a fantasy like no other, and one that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page.   "A stunning remake of a fairytale. Six Crimson Cranes is the perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, with twists and turns that will tug at your heartstrings." —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights   "Fast-paced excitement is balanced with a satisfyingly intricate plot that weaves in elements from Western fairy tales and East Asian folklore." —SLJ, starred review “A richly imagined landscape . . . vibrant, fast-paced.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Her Radiant Curse

Elizabeth Lim · 2023

<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a fantasy tale of two sisters—one as beautiful as the other is monstrous—who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever!</b><br><br><i>One sister must fall for the other to rise.</i><br><br>Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent’s face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna—the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn’t see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts.<br><br>Now at seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who’s had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath—launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi’s heart to its breaking point.<br><br>Weaving together elements of <i>The Selection</i> and <i>Ember in the Ashes</i> with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.

A Magic Steeped in Poison

Judy I. Lin · 2022

<p><b>A #1 <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller!<br><br>Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut <i>A Magic Steeped in Poison</i>, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.</b><i><br><br>I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother."</i><br><br>For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her—the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu.<br><br>When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shennong-shi—masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making—she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life. <br><br>But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in more danger.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>A Magic Steeped in Poison</i>:<br></b><br><b>A <i>USA Today</i> Bestseller<br></b><b>A <i>Publishers Weekly </i>Bestseller<br></b><b>An ABA Indie Bestseller<br></b><b>An ABA Indies Introduce Selection<br>An ABA Indies Next Pick</b><br><br>"Beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, <i>A Magic Steeped in Poison</i> is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados. I’ll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." —Joan He, <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author of <i>The Ones We're Meant to Find</i><br><br>"Ning’s unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner." —<i>Booklist</i>, <b>starred review</b></p>

The Prison Healer

Lynette Noni · 2021

<p>“Lynette Noni is a masterful storyteller. A must-read for any fantasy lover!” — SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author</p><p>Seventeen-year-old Kiva Meridan has spent the last ten years fighting for survival in the notorious death prison, Zalindov, working as the prison healer.</p><p>When the Rebel Queen is captured, Kiva is charged with keeping the terminally ill woman alive long enough for her to undergo the Trial by Ordeal: a series of elemental challenges against the torments of air, fire, water, and earth, assigned to only the most dangerous of criminals.</p><p>Then a coded message from Kiva’s family arrives, containing a single order: “Don’t let her die. We are coming.” Aware that the Trials will kill the sickly queen, Kiva risks her own life to volunteer in her place. If she succeeds, both she and the queen will be granted their freedom.</p><p>But no one has ever survived.</p><p>With an incurable plague sweeping Zalindov, a mysterious new inmate fighting for Kiva’s heart, and a prison rebellion brewing, Kiva can’t escape the terrible feeling that her trials have only just begun.</p><p>From bestselling author Lynette Noni comes a dark, thrilling YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Sabaa Tahir.</p>

The Gilded Cage

Lynette Noni · 2021

<p>Kiva trades one cage for another when she leaves behind a deadly prison for a deceptive palace in this dark and dangerous sequel to The Prison Healer, which Sarah J. Maas called "a must-read."</p><p>Kiva Meridan is a survivor.</p><p>She survived not only Zalindov prison, but also the deadly Trial by Ordeal. Now Kiva’s purpose goes beyond survival to vengeance. For the past ten years, her only goal was to reunite with her family and destroy the people responsible for ruining their lives. But now that she has escaped Zalindov, her mission has become more complicated than ever.</p><p>As Kiva settles into her new life in the capital, she discovers she wasn’t the only one who suffered while she was in Zalindov—her siblings and their beliefs have changed too. Soon it’s not just her enemies she’s keeping secrets from, but her own family as well.</p><p>Outside the city walls, tensions are brewing from the rebels, along with whispers of a growing threat from the northern kingdoms. Kiva’s allegiances are more important than ever, but she’s beginning to question where they truly lie. To survive this time, she’ll have to navigate a complicated web of lies before both sides of the battle turn against her and she loses everything.</p>

The Last Graduate

Naomi Novik · 2021

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The specter of graduation looms large as Naomi Novik’s groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling trilogy continues in the stunning sequel to A Deadly Education. “The climactic graduation-day battle will bring cheers, tears, and gasps as the second of the Scholomance trilogy closes with a breathtaking cliff-hanger.”—Booklist (starred review) WINNER OF THE LODESTAR AWARD • HUGO AND LOCUS AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Polygon, Thrillist, She Reads In Wisdom, Shelter. That’s the official motto of the Scholomance. I suppose you could even argue that it’s true—only the wisdom is hard to come by, so the shelter’s rather scant.    Our beloved school does its best to devour all its students—but now that I’ve reached my senior year and have actually won myself a handful of allies, it’s suddenly developed a very particular craving for me. And even if I somehow make it through the endless waves of maleficaria that it keeps throwing at me in between grueling homework assignments, I haven’t any idea how my allies and I are going to make it through the graduation hall alive.    Unless, of course, I finally accept my foretold destiny of dark sorcery and destruction. That would certainly let me sail straight out of here. The course of wisdom, surely.   But I’m not giving in—not to the mals, not to fate, and especially not to the Scholomance. I’m going to get myself and my friends out of this hideous place for good—even if it’s the last thing I do. With keen insight and mordant humor, Novik reminds us that sometimes it is not enough to rewrite the rules—sometimes, you need to toss out the entire rulebook. The magic of the Scholomance trilogy continues in The Golden Enclaves

A Deadly Education

Naomi Novik · 2020

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Uprooted and Spinning Silver comes the first book of the Scholomance trilogy, the story of an unwilling dark sorceress who is destined to rewrite the rules of magic. FINALIST FOR THE LODESTAR AWARD • “The dark school of magic I’ve been waiting for.”—Katherine Arden, author of the Winternight Trilogy I decided that Orion Lake needed to die after the second time he saved my life. Everyone loves Orion Lake. Everyone else, that is. Far as I’m concerned, he can keep his flashy combat magic to himself. I’m not joining his pack of adoring fans. I don’t need help surviving the Scholomance, even if they do. Forget the hordes of monsters and cursed artifacts, I’m probably the most dangerous thing in the place. Just give me a chance and I’ll level mountains and kill untold millions, make myself the dark queen of the world. At least, that’s what the world expects. Most of the other students in here would be delighted if Orion killed me like one more evil thing that’s crawled out of the drains. Sometimes I think they want me to turn into the evil witch they assume I am. The school certainly does. But the Scholomance isn’t getting what it wants from me. And neither is Orion Lake. I may not be anyone’s idea of the shining hero, but I’m going to make it out of this place alive, and I’m not going to slaughter thousands to do it, either. Although I’m giving serious consideration to just one. With flawless mastery, Naomi Novik creates a school bursting with magic like you’ve never seen before, and a heroine for the ages—a character so sharply realized and so richly nuanced that she will live on in hearts and minds for generations to come. The magic of the Scholomance trilogy continues in The Last Graduate and The Golden Enclaves “The can’t-miss fantasy of fall 2020, a brutal coming-of-power story steeped in the aesthetics of dark academia. . . . A Deadly Education will cement Naomi Novik’s place as one of the greatest and most versatile fantasy writers of our time.”—BookPage (starred review) “A must-read . . . Novik puts a refreshingly dark, adult spin on the magical boarding school. . . . Readers will delight in the push-and-pull of El and Orion’s relationship, the fantastically detailed world, the clever magic system, and the matter-of-fact diversity of the student body.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Demon and the Light

Axie Oh · 2025

Kings Rising

C. S. Pacat · 2016

The stunning conclusion of worldwide phenomenon—from the boldly original author of Captive Prince and Prince’s Gambit. “I fell in love with the writing, the characters, [and] the story.”—V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince Laurent as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill.   On the brink of a momentous battle, the future of both their countries hangs in the balance. In the south, Kastor's forces are massing. In the north, the Regent's armies are mobilising for war. Damen's only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers.   Forced into an uneasy alliance the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet. But even if the fragile trust they have built survives the revelation of Damen’s identity—can it stand against the Regents final, deadly play for the throne?

Captive Prince

C. S. Pacat · 2014

From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first novel in her critically acclaimed Captive Prince trilogy. “A special, unforgettable series… Lush. Brutal. Unparalleled.”—Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos, but when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave. Beautiful, manipulative and deadly, his new master Prince Laurent epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, he must work together with Laurent to survive and save his country. For Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else...

Dark Rise

C. S. Pacat · 2021

<p>* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller *</p> <p>In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series.</p> <p>Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark.</p> <p>As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own.</p> <p>Like V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin's Serpent & Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy--it's fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers.</p>

The Ballad of Falling Dragons

Sarah A. Parker · 2025

☽ Raeve and Kaan will return in the highly anticipated sequel to the #1 internationally bestselling phenomenon, When The Moon Hatched. Prepare for more danger, magic, romance and dragons!☽ <br> <br> <p>The #1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons...</p> <p>Discover the phenomenon everyone's falling for:</p> <p>'With dragons, doomed lovers and magic, this will be huge' Stylist</p> <p>'Hailed as the fantasy phenomenon of 2024... You'll be transported into a world of magic, dragons and love' Sun</p> <p>'Terrific [...] A gore-steeped romance of lost gods, lost loves and lost memories' Daily Mail</p> <p>'An absolutely stunning fantasy world' Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series</p> <p>'A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants ... An instant classic' Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars</p> <p>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</p> <p>Readers are already calling this the fantasy phenomenon of 2024!</p> <p>'The new fantasy romance of 2024 that you NEED to read!!!'</p> <p>'By far the best book I've read this year'</p> <p>'👌 Just wow... what did I just read!! I don't think I'll be forgetting this book any time soon! What a masterpiece 🥰'</p> <p>'Infinity five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'</p> <p>'Whoa, I love this book so much! This is the best fantasy book I read this year'</p> <p>'I'm almost certain I've already read my favourite book of the year'</p> <p>'THIS IS FANTASY ROMANCE. Full stop.'</p>

She Who Became the Sun

Shelley Parker-Chan · 2021

HUGO AWARD FINALIST FOR FOR BEST NOVEL 2022THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAn absorbing historical fantasy, She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan reimagines the rise to power of the Ming Dynasty's founding emperor.She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan is a historical fantasy reimagining of the rise to power of Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu was the peasant rebel who expelled the Mongols, unified China under native rule, and became the founding Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. In a famine-stricken village on a dusty plain, a seer shows two children their fates. For a family's eighth-born son, there's greatness. For the second daughter, nothing. In 1345, China lies restless under harsh Mongol rule. And when a bandit raid wipes out their home, the two children must somehow survive. Zhu Chongba despairs and gives in. But the girl resolves to overcome her destiny. So she takes her dead brother's identity and begins her journey. Can Zhu escape what's written in the stars, as rebellion sweeps the land? Or can she claim her brother's greatness - and rise as high as she can dream?This is a glorious tale of love, loss, betrayal and triumph by a powerful new voice. LONGLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS DEBUT FICTION 2022PRAISE FOR SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN'As brilliant as Circe . . . a deft and dazzling triumph' - Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne'Epic, tragic and gorgeous' - Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January'This audacious, brilliant debut is a vivid, original reimagining . . . immersive storytelling at its finest' - Daily Mail'Magnificent in every way. War, desire, vengeance, politics - Shelley Parker-Chan has perfectly measured each ingredient' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree'A thoroughly engrossing read with a fabulous, tragic-trickster protagonist' - Megan Campisi, author of Sin Eater'A dazzling new world of fate, war, love and betrayal' - Zen Cho, author of Black Water Sister

Dance of Thieves

Mary E. Pearson · 2018

<p>“A brilliant fantasy with a boldly beating heart. Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller—I’m still trying to catch my breath from this book.” —Stephanie Garber, <i>New York Times</i>–bestselling author of <i>Caraval</i> and <i>Legendary</i> <br><br>"The slow-burning, seductive romance never overwhelms the intricate plot, which is built with layers upon layers of twists, reveals, and double-crosses." —<i>Booklist<br></i><br>"This novel has it all—romance, conflict, danger, and humor." —<i>School Library Journal<br></i><br>"Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of eminently satisfying romances and fantasy." —<i>Publishers Weekly</i><b><br><br>A stunning new young adult adventure set in the kingdoms of the Remnant, by the author of the <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling Remnant Chronicles and the Jenna Fox Chronicles.<br></b><br>A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations.<br><br>A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power.<br><br>Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard.<br><br>A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself.<br><br>A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent.<br><br>When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.<br><br><u><b>The Remnant Chronicles</b></u><br><i><b>The Beauty of Darkness</b></i><br><i><b>The Heart of Betrayal</b></i><br><i><b>The Kiss of Deception</b></i><br><br>Praise for <i>Dance of Thieves</i>:<br><br>"Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of<b> eminently satisfying romances and fantasy</b>. <b>Fans will thrill at these newest protagonists</b>, especially the women warriors, who are equal partners in the play for power." —<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>"This novel has it all—<b>romance, conflict, danger, and humor</b>. A must-have for all fantasy YA shelves." —<br><i>School Library Journal</i></p>

The Kiss of Deception

Mary E. Pearson · 2014

<p><b>BookTok Sensation!<br><br><i>New York Times </i>bestselling series<br><br>“Fantastical.” —<i>USA Today<br></i>"A tightly paced adventure full of knife-sharp romance."—Stephanie Garber, Bestselling Author of <i>Caraval<br></i>"<i>A </i>sumptuous fantasy."—<i>Chicago Tribune<br></i></b><br>She flees on her wedding day.<br><br>She steals ancient documents from the Chancellor’s secret collection.<br><br>She is pursued by bounty hunters sent by her own father.<br><br>She is Princess Lia, seventeen, First Daughter of the House of Morrighan.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><i>The Kiss of Deception </i>is the first book in Mary E. Pearson's <i>New York Times </i>bestselling young adult fantasy series Remnant Chronicles. The adventure continues in the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, <i>The Heart of Betrayal</i>, and comes to an epic conclusion in <i>The Beauty of Darkness</i>.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Kiss of Deception</i>:</b><br><br>“A <b>deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy</b> where no one—<i>no one</i>—is quite what they seem. . . . A thoroughly engrossing read—<b>I couldn't put it down</b>!” —Robin LaFevers, <i>New York Times</i>–bestselling author of <i>Grave Mercy</i> and <i>Dark Triumph</i><br><br>“<b>A sumptuous fantasy</b>.” —<i>Chicago Tribune</i><br><br>“This is the kind of story I love—a <b>heart-pounding tale </b>of magic and murder, betrayal and romance set in a <b>richly imagined </b>fantasy landscape.” —Cindy Williams Chima, <i>New York Times</i>–bestselling author of the Seven Realms and the Heir Chronicles<br><br>★ “<b>Extraordinary . . . masterfully crafted</b>.” —<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, <b>starred review</b><br><br>“<i>The Kiss of Deception</i> has it all--<b>beautiful writing, heart-pounding suspense, a fiery princess, and an epic romance</b> that'll make you swoon. This is definitely <b>one of my favorite reads of the year</b>!” —<i>Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Immortals</i><br><br>“In <i>The Kiss of Deception</i>, a new realm is <b>masterfully created</b>, featuring court intrigue, feuding nations, breathtaking landscapes, and the gift of sight. Fans of the <i>Game of Thrones</i> series will enjoy the magic and fantasy in this timeless dystopian world.” —<i>VOYA</i><br><br>"<b>Gripping, urgent, and highly appealing</b>." <i>—School Library Journal</i><br><br>"Pearson (the Jenna Fox Chronicles) is off to an extraordinary start with her fantasy series, the Remnant Chronicles, creating <b>an alluring world and romance</b> that's ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore and Megan Whalen Turner."<i> —Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>★ "Pearson offers readers a <b>wonderfully full-bodied story: harrowing, romantic, and full of myth and memory, fate and hope</b>. . . . This has the sweep of an epic tale, told with some twists."<i> —Booklist, </i><b>starred review</b><br><br>★ "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--<b>this book has it all</b> and it just may be the next YA blockbuster."<i> —School Library Journal</i>, <b>starred review</b></p>

Vow of Thieves

Mary E. Pearson · 2019

<p>★ <b>"This breathtaking sequel to <i>Dance of Thieves</i> delivers." —<i>Booklist</i>, starred review<br><br>"A smashing, satisfying adventure." —<i>Kirkus Reviews<br></i><br>"Intense, thrilling, and clever . . . a can’t miss book for fans of YA fantasy." —</b><i><b>YA Books Central</b><br></i><b><i><br>Vow of Thieves</i> is the thrilling sequel to <i>Dance of Thieves</i>, set in the same world as Mary E. Pearson's <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling Remnant Chronicles.</b><br><br>Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them—the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last.<br><br>But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and they soon find themselves captured in a tangled web of deceit woven by their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies, a place where betrayals run deeper and more deadly than either had thought possible, and where timeless ambitions threaten to destroy them both.</p>

The Heart of Betrayal

Mary E. Pearson · 2015

<p>Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape . . . and even less of being together.<br><br>Desperate to save her life, Lia's erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komisar that she has a magical gift, and the Komisar's interest in Lia is greater than either Kaden or Lia foresaw.<br><br>Meanwhile, the foundations of Lia's deeply-held beliefs are crumbling beneath her. Nothing is straightforward: there's Rafe, who lied to her, but has sacrificed his freedom to protect her; Kaden, who meant to assassinate her but has now saved her life; and the Vendans, whom she always believed to be barbarians but whom she now realizes are people who have been terribly brutalized by the kingdoms of Dalbreck and Morrighan. Wrestling with her upbringing, her gift, and her very sense of self, Lia will have to make powerful choices that affect her country, her people . . . and her own destiny.</p>

A River Enchanted A Novel

Rebecca Ross · 2022

<p>"Exquisitely written with compelling characters and romance . . . I was swept away by the enchanting and magical world Rebecca Ross crafted, and loved every moment of it." -- Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess</p> <p>Enter the isle of Cadence in this novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals--a Scottish-inspired fantasy brimming with enemies-to-lovers romance, magic and spirits, and a captivating mystery</p> <p>It starts with a letter and an ominous journey across dark waters. Ten years after being sent away to the mainland to become a bard, Jack Tamerlaine is summoned home to Cadence. Girls are going missing from the island, and Adaira, his childhood nemesis and the future leader of the clan, believes Jack is the only one who can find them.</p> <p>The elemental spirits that dwell in every breath of air, splash of water, blade of grass, and flicker of fire find mirth in the lives of the humans, and a bard's music is the only way to summon them and ask that the girls be returned. Yet as Jack and Adaira get closer to solving the mystery, it becomes apparent that an older, darker secret about Cadence lurks beneath the surface, and no harp song may be strong enough to stop it.</p> <p>With unforgettable characters, a thrilling plot, and a lush folklore-infused world, A River Enchanted is a stirring story of duty, love, and creating harmony between opposing forces. This first book in the Elements of Cadence duology marks Rebecca Ross's brilliant entry on the adult fantasy stage.</p> <br> <br>

Ruthless Vows

Rebecca Ross · 2024

<p>DISCOVER THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE SWEEPINGLY ROMANTIC NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER DIVINE RIVALS</p> <br> <br> <p>TORN APART BY WAR</p> <p>Iris has returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is gone, lost behind enemy lines, with no memory of his past, or Iris.</p> <p>REUNITED BY LOVE</p> <p>Hoping his memories return, Roman begins to write again - but this time for the enemy. When a strange letter arrives beneath his wardrobe door, he strikes up with its mysterious yet hauntingly familiar author.</p> <p>BOUND BY FATE</p> <p>Iris and Roman are drawn together by their words once more only for the war to demand the greatest sacrifice: their hearts.</p> Praise for Divine Rivals: <p>'Rich and romantic - if stories had scent, this one would smell like a mug of black tea, the ink ribbons of a typewriter, and that addictive spice called enemies to lovers'</p> <p>Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent & Dove</p> <p>'A sweeping start to a beautiful and romantic new series. Ross weaves her stories in such a vulnerable and delicate way, truly with a style all her own. I adored this book'</p> <p>Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna</p> Readers love Iris and Roman: <p>⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The most tender rivals-to-lovers romance I've ever read'</p> <p>⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'My heart by the end couldn't take anymore!'</p> <p>⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Easily a top read for me and definitely a new favourite. I will never stop recommending this book'</p> <p>⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A truly moving story and very unlike anything I've read lately'</p>

The Queen's Rising

Rebecca Ross · 2018

From Rebecca Ross, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals, comes a lush, sweeping debut romantasy about an outcast who finds herself bound to a disgraced lord and entangled in his plot to overthrow the king. Perfect for fans of This Woven Kingdom and The Shadows Between Us! When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. While some at the renowned Magnalia House in Valenia seem to be naturally gifted at one of the five passions—art, music, dramatics, wit, or knowledge—Brienna struggled to find hers. Then, Brienna’s greatest fear comes true: She is left without a patron. Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord—the charming Cartier Évariste—offers her patronage. When Brienna reluctantly accepts, she quickly learns that there is much more to Cartier’s story. He’s part of a dangerous plot to overthrow the king of a rival land and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the throne. With war on the horizon, Brienna must choose a side. Can she help her patron without betraying the world she knows? Don't miss the thrilling sequel, The Queen's Resistance!

These Twisted Bonds

Lexi Ryan · 2022

#1 New York Times bestseller! In this thrilling conclusion to These Hollow Vows—the sexy, action-packed fantasy that started it all—Brie finds herself caught between two princes and two destinies while the future of the fae realm hangs in the balance. After Abriella's sister was sold to the fae, she thought life couldn't get any worse. But when she suddenly finds herself caught in a web of lies of her own making--loving two princes and trusting neither--things are not quite as clear as she once thought. As civil war wages in the Unseelie Court, Brie finds herself unable to choose a side. How can she know where she stands when she doesn't even know herself anymore? In this darkly romantic thrill ride, the more Faerie is torn apart from the inside, the clearer it becomes that prophecies don't lie and Brie has a role to play in the fate of this magical realm--whether she likes it or not.

Among the Burning Flowers

Samantha Shannon · 2026

<p><b>AN INSTANT <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER</b><br><b><br>With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, <i>Among the Burning Flowers</i> sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in <i>The Priory of the Orange Tree</i>. </b><br><br><b>Take your first steps into the epic. </b><br><br><b>Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze.</b><br><br>It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. <br><br>Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world.<br><br>A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries.<br><br>And now the great wyrm Fýredel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . .<br><br><b>A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, <i>Among the Burning Flowers</i> leads readers through the gripping and tragic events that pave the way for the opening of the million-copy bestseller <i>The Priory of The Orange Tree</i>. </b><br><br><b>Richly illustrated with magical artwork by Rovina Cai (@rovinacai).</b></p>

A Day of Fallen Night

Samantha Shannon · 2023

<p><b>The <i>New York Times </i>bestselling stunning, standalone prequel to </b><b><i>The Priory of the Orange Tree</i></b><b>.</b><br><br><b>“A magnificent, sweeping epic. Shannon has created a world rich in intricate mythology, beautifully realized and complex.” Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of <i>Ariadne</i></b><br><br>In <i>A Day of Fallen Night, </i>Samantha Shannon sweeps readers back to the universe of <i>Priory of the Orange Tree </i>and into the lives of four women, showing us a course of events that shaped their world for generations to come.<br><br>Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms – but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose.<br><br> To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow – exactly where she wants to be. <br><br> The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother's past is coming to upend her fate.<br><br> When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat.</p>

A Torch Against the Night

Sabaa Tahir · 2016

Book two in the New York Times bestselling series • One of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time • A USA Today bestseller “Fresh and exciting...Tahir has shown a remarkable talent for penning complex villains.”—A.V. Club The beloved and bestselling fantasy series that “glows, burns, and smolders.” (Huffington Post). Elias and Laia are running for their lives. After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire.   Laia is determined to break into Kauf—the Empire’s most secure and dangerous prison—to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars' survival. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom.   But dark forces, human and otherworldly, work against Laia and Elias. The pair must fight every step of the way to outsmart their enemies: the bloodthirsty Emperor Marcus, the merciless Commandant, the sadistic Warden of Kauf, and, most heartbreaking of all, Helene—Elias’s former friend and the Empire’s newest Blood Shrike. Bound to Marcus's will, Helene faces a torturous mission of her own—one that might destroy her: find the traitor Elias Veturius and the Scholar slave who helped him escape...and kill them both.

A Sky Beyond the Storm

Sabaa Tahir · 2020

<b><b>BOOK FOUR IN THE<i> NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLING SERIES<br><br><b>The beloved and bestselling fantasy series that “glows, burns, and smolders.” (<i>Huffington Post</i>).</b></b><br><br>Prepare for the jaw-dropping finale of Sabaa Tahir's beloved <i>New York Times</i> bestselling An Ember in the Ashes fantasy series, and discover: Who will survive the storm?</b><br><br>Picking up just a few months after <i>A Reaper at the Gates</i> left off...<br><br>The long-imprisoned jinn are on the attack, wreaking bloody havoc in villages and cities alike. But for the Nightbringer, vengeance on his human foes is just the beginning. <br><br>By his side, Commandant Keris Veturia declares herself Empress, and calls for the heads of any and all who defy her rule. At the top of the list? The Blood Shrike and her remaining family.<br><br>Laia of Serra, now allied with the Blood Shrike, struggles to recover from the loss of the two people most important to her. Determined to stop the approaching apocalypse, she throws herself into the destruction of the Nightbringer. In the process, she awakens an ancient power that could lead her to victory—or to an unimaginable doom.<br><br>And deep in the Waiting Place, the Soul Catcher seeks only to forget the life—and love—he left behind. Yet doing so means ignoring the trail of murder left by the Nightbringer and his jinn. To uphold his oath and protect the human world from the supernatural, the Soul Catcher must look beyond the borders of his own land. He must take on a mission that could save—or destroy—all that he knows.

An Ember in the Ashes

Sabaa Tahir · 2015

BOOK ONE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • One of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy and 100 Best YA Books of All Time • People's Choice Award winner • Bustle's Best Young Adult Book “This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human—and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.” — The Washington Post The beloved and bestselling fantasy series that “glows, burns, and smolders.” (Huffington Post).  Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.   It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.   But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy.   There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.  ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR FROM The Wall Street Journal • Buzzfeed • LA Weekly • Bustle • Paste Magazine • Indigo • Suspense Magazine • The New York Public Library • Popsugar • Hypable

Iron Widow (Book 1)

Xiran Jay Zhao · 2021

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! A USA Today bestseller! Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the mecha aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that the girls often die from the mental strain.   When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But she gets her vengeance in a way nobody expected—she kills him through the psychic link between pilots and emerges from the cockpit unscathed. She is labeled an Iron Widow, a much-feared and much-silenced kind of female pilot who can sacrifice boys to power up Chrysalises instead.​   To tame her unnerving yet invaluable mental strength, she is paired up with Li Shimin, the strongest and most controversial male pilot in Huaxia​. But now that Zetian has had a taste of power, she will not cower so easily. She will miss no opportunity to leverage their combined might and infamy to survive attempt after attempt on her life, until she can figure out exactly why the pilot system works in its misogynist way—and stop more girls from being sacrificed.