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Bright Burning Stars
by A.K. Small“A compulsively readable story. I was breathless and battling tears up until the very last stunning turns onstage and beyond. A dazzling, heart-wrenching debut.” —Nova Ren Suma, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Walls Around UsWould you die for the Prize? Best friends Marine Duval and Kate Sanders have trained since childhood at the Paris Opera Ballet School, where they’ve forged an inseparable bond through shared stories of family tragedies and a powerful love for dance. When the body of a student is found in the dorms just before the start of their final year, Marine and Kate begin to ask themselves how far they would go for the ultimate prize: to be named the one girl who will join the Opera’s prestigious corps de ballet. Would they cheat? Seduce the most talented boy in the school, dubbed the Demigod, hoping his magic will make them shine, too? Would they risk death for it? Neither girl is sure. But then Kate gets closer to the Demigod, even as Marine has begun to capture his heart. And as selection day draws near, the competition—for the Prize, for the Demigod—becomes fiercer, and Marine and Kate realize they have everything to lose, including each other.Bright Burning Stars is a stunning, propulsive story about girls at their physical and emotional extremes, the gutting power of first love, and what it means to fight for your dreams.
Bright Star
by Erin SwanErin Swan's YA fantasy debut, Bright Star, is an action-packed adventure tale of rebellion, romance, and finding one's voice in the heart of a storm.Paerolia has been at peace for two centuries, and all is well in the land—or so it seems. Beneath the surface, a tyrant is rising to power. A traumatic experience in Andra's childhood has left her mute and subdued, a servant in the Chief Judge’s manor. But when an assassination team, led by the secretive and alluring Kael, infiltrates the manor and makes a quick escape, she takes her chance and flees with them.Andra is thrust into the ranks of a secret rebellion—a group of outcasts and believers seeking to overthrow the Chief Judge and replace the corrupt government with new members, ones who will restore and preserve the land they love. Now, the girl who was once an outcast must somehow become the leader Paerolia needs. But she is stronger than she believes—and with the help of a fiercely loyal dragon, she may just be the one to lead them all to victory.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Broken Dreams (Broken Worlds)
by Anitha RobinsonIn this thrilling conclusion to the Broken Worlds Trilogy, Kalli and Ellis are in a race against time to save the kidnapped girls from the after-effects of the aliens' technology. Kalli finally thought she was free of Ellis and the Istyrians. After helping Ellis return the kidnapped runaways back to their usual spots on the street, Kalli had planned on returning home and reconciling with her family. That all changes when she spots a segment on the local news. The runaway girls are all coming down with a mysterious illness that baffles authorities. Every single girl, even Kalli's friend Hadley, has been affected—every girl, that is, except Kalli. Forced to reunite with Ellis, the two do everything they can, including crossing all the way to India, to find a cure before time for the girls and Ellis runs out.
Broken Throne
by Victoria AveyardReturn once more to the deadly and dazzling world of Red Queen in Broken Throne, a beautifully designed, must-have companion to the chart-topping series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard.The perfect addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, Broken Throne features three brand-new novellas, two previously published novellas, Steel Scars and Queen Song - alongside never-before-seen maps, flags, family trees, bonus scenes, journal entries, and much more exclusive content._______________________AN UNSEATED KING searches for meaning in a world altered by war.ENEMY BROTHERS clash one final time.A DOOMED QUEEN pens words of hope to her future son.A SILVER PRINCESS trusts a Red captain with her life in the chaos of an unknown land.A YOUNG SCARLET GUARD captain finds a glimmer of hope that will light a rebellion.AND A HERO whose spark started a revolution discovers where she belongs in peace.This masterful collection offers an entirely new look into the beloved characters in the iconic Red Queen series, where no one is as they appear, and the only certainty is betrayal . . . _______________________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RED QUEEN SERIES:'Crazy good' Tahlia'I couldn't put it down' Lagaona'This action packed rollercoaster of a book deserves nothing less than a 5* review!' Bee'I loved this book so much that anything I read after this is a drag to get through' ImaginationBird'Left me breathless, mesmerised' Elle(p) HarperAudio Ltd 2019
Broken Throne (Red Queen Ser.)
by Victoria AveyardThe perfect addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, Broken Throne features three brand-new novellas, alongside two previously published novellas, Steel Scars and Queen Song - as well as never-before-seen maps, flags, bonus scenes, journal entries, and much more exclusive content.Fans will be delighted to catch up with beloved characters after the drama of War Storm and be excited to hear from brand-new voices as well. This stunning collection is not to be missed.
Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection (Red Queen)
by Victoria AveyardReturn once more to the deadly and dazzling world of Red Queen in Broken Throne, a beautifully designed, must-have companion to the chart-topping series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard.The perfect addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, this gorgeously designed package features three brand-new novellas, two previously published novellas, Steel Scars and Queen Song, and never-before-seen maps, flags, bonus scenes, journal entries, and much more exclusive content.Fans will be delighted to catch up with beloved characters after the drama of War Storm and be excited to hear from brand-new voices as well. This stunning collection is not to be missed!
Bruno y la luz
by Rodrigo Contreras Carolina UndurragaEl segundo título de la serie de ficción que acerca la ciencia a l@s niñ@s En esta segunda entrega, Bruno recibe de regalo un telescopio, que resulta ser ¡una verdadera máquina para viajar en el tiempo! Así, y con la ayuda de su sabio amigo Hidrógenes, descubrirá el mensaje que trae la luz de las estrellas: un secreto que ha viajado por miles de millones de años y que guarda la historia del universo. Además, resolverá preguntas que se ha hecho siempre: ¿por qué el cielo es azul?, ¿por qué titilan las estrellas?, ¿por qué un zancudo puede picar a un humano a pesar de estar en una pieza completamente oscura? La serie continúa en: Bruno y las estrellas. Este libro explicará qué son las estrellas, cómo nacen, cuánto tiempo viven y cómo, a partir de su existencia, se crean todos los otros átomos que no aparecieron en el Big Bang y que dieron vida a nuevas estrellas y planetas. Bruno y la vida en el espacio. En esta aventura, Bruno viaja a la estación espacial internacional, donde viven los astronautas, a 400 kilómetros de la Tierra. ¡Imagina cómo es observar la vida en gravedad cero!
Bunker 19
by Myriam CaillonneauDie Erde wurde mit einem mysteriösen Nebelschleier bedeckt, der das Sonnenlicht verdunkelt und alles Leben erstickt hat. Angesichts der Machtlosigkeit der Wissenschaftler, ihn einzudämmen, hat die US-Regierung beschlossen, nur das Wesentlichste zum Fortbestand der Menschen zu erhalten. Seit 11 Jahren leben sie in Bunkern, in denen strengste Regeln herrschen, die das Überleben aller garantieren sollen. In einem dieser Bunker leben Liam und seine ältere Schwester Kathlyn. Seit dem tragischen Verlust ihrer Eltern sorgen die beiden Waisen liebevoll für einander. In Bunker 19 arbeiten beide als Wartungstechniker. Als ein Generator in Brand gerät, wird Kathlyn schwer verletzt. Nun weigern sich die Verantwortlichen des Bunkers, die Ressourcen für ihre Behandlung zu verschwenden. Empört über diese Entscheidung muss Liam eine Wahl treffen: Die Gesetze des Bunkers respektieren oder versuchen, seine Schwester zu retten und riskieren, in eine zerstörte Welt verbannt zu werden.
Buried Secrets (Timothy and Wyatt Mysteries #1)
by John R. PetrieA Timothy and Wyatt MysteryTeen detectives Wyatt and Timothy are determined to find out what happened to a group of boys who disappeared years ago—but surviving the mystery might be as challenging as solving it. To make ends meet, Wyatt works construction instead of attending school, and it’s in an old house he’s gutting that he finds a collection of articles about a missing boy. Wyatt knew Bobby LaFleur before he disappeared, and this new clue stirs up Wyatt’s old memories. Sheriff’s son Timothy Mitchell can’t resist a challenge—or the chance to show his dad he’s more than capable of working in law enforcement. Together with Wyatt, he investigates the disappearance and learns Bobby isn’t the only victim—and that Wyatt and Bobby were more than friends. As the case grows darker and more twisted, the connection between Wyatt and Timothy deepens. But the secrets they uncover could get them killed.
The Burning
by Laura BatesA rumor is like fire.Once a whore, always a whore. Roses are red. Violets are blue. Anna's a slut. We all know it's true.And a fire that spreads online... is impossible to extinguish. New school. Check. New town. Check. New last name. Check. Social media profiles? Deleted.Anna and her mother have moved hundreds of miles to put the past behind them. Anna hopes to make a fresh start and escape the harassment she's been subjected to. But then rumors and whispers start, and Anna tries to ignore what is happening by immersing herself in learning about Maggie, a local woman accused of witchcraft in the seventeenth century. A woman who was shamed. Silenced. And whose story has unsettling parallels to Anna's own. From Laura Bates, internationally renowned feminist and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, comes a debut novel for the #metoo era. It's a powerful call to action, reminding all readers of the implications of sexism and the role we can each play in ending it.
The Burning Shadow (Origin Series #2)
by Jennifer L. Armentrout#1 New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns to the world of the Lux with The Burning Shadow, the steamy, shocking second installment of the Origin series that will leave readers reeling.When Evelyn Dasher crossed paths with Luc, she was thrown headfirst into the world of the Lux—only to discover that she was already far more involved in their world than she ever suspected. Because the Luxen aren’t the only ones with a hidden past. There’s a gap in Evie’s memory, lost months of her life and a lingering sense that something happened, something she can’t remember and nobody is willing to tell her. She needs to find out the truth about who she is—and who she was. But every answer she finds only brings up more questions. Her search for the truth brings her ever closer to Luc, the Origin at the center of it all. He’s powerful, arrogant, inhumanly beautiful, extremely dangerous…and possibly in love with her. But even as Evie falls for him, she can’t help but wonder if his attraction is to her, or to the memory of a girl who no longer exists. And all the while, a new threat looms: reports of a flu-like, fatal virus that the government insists is being spread by Luxen. A horrifying illness that changes whoever it touches, spreading panic across a country already at its breaking point.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A busca de Sabina pelo Santo Graal
by Martin LundqvistTendo renascido no século 21, Sabina tem que impedir o apocalipse de acontecer no século 29. Sabina é uma rapariga dotada que vive em Sidney no ano de 2037. Ela carrega um segredo único ela costumava ser a Escolhida, que falhou em impedir que o apocalipse acontecesse no ano de 2887. Ao morrer, ela pediu à Verdadeira Criadora para permitir que renascesse no ano de 2019 e que mantivesse os seus poderes. Após escapar por um triz de ser violada pelo miúdo mimado Joshua Harkins, Sabina tem uma epifania. Tinha chegado à altura de seguir com a sua missão e encontrar o Cristal Zeto primordial, comummente conhecido por Santo Graal. A sua jornada leva-a a Jerusalém onde homens malvados procuram o Santo Grall para os seus próprios propósitos maléficos. Enfrentando os conspiradores, Sabina prossegue numa jornada perigosa para encontrar e purificar o artefacto mágico e impedir que caia nas mãos erradas. Mas impedir o mal não é tarefa fácil e que sacrifícios Sabina tem que fazer para atingir o seu objetivo e será ela capaz de manter a sua inocência durante esta prova?
La búsqueda de Sabina del Santo Grial: n/a
by Martin LundqvistMi nombre es Sabina Hines, pero secretamente prefiero que me llamen Sabina Eisenstein. Nací en 2019, y cuando estás leyendo esto, es el año 2037. Acabo de cumplir 18 años y nací en Sudáfrica, pero llevo muchos años viviendo en Sídney, Australia desde que mis padres emigraron debido a que las tensiones raciales en Sudáfrica se volvieron violentas y no era seguro vivir en ese país. Otras personas dicen que soy hermosa, y quizá tienen razón. Me describiría como una persona alta y delgada, con rasgos simétricos y tez clara. Mi cabello es rubio y mis ojos son azules, a veces incluso son de azul brillante cuando "ella" me está hablando. Sin embargo, no hay nada único en mi belleza, ya que chicas hermosas hay por montón y la belleza física se desvanece a medida que envejecemos. No, lo que es único acerca de mí es que he vivido en una vida anterior. Antes de ser Sabina Hines, era Sabina Eisenstein en otra vida. Sé que muchos de ustedes pensaran que esto no es anda, y que mi declaración no suena tan única ya que después de todo, innumerables personas afirman haber sido todo, desde Napoleón, Hitler, hasta Elvis en sus vidas anteriores y la reencarnación es un tema importante en las religiones notables tales como el hinduismo y el budismo. Pero mi historia de reencarnación es única, una vez viví una vida corta como Sabina Eisenstein en un futuro lejano, viví durante los años 2875 a 2887. Nací de una revolucionaria marciana con el nombre de Keila Eisenstein; la Creadora Original me encomendó detener a la extraterrestre Xeno, reina de Rangda, de corromper los Cristales Zeto y de detener la tiranía del malvado demonio y de destruir toda la galaxia Vía Láctea. Fallé en esta tarea durante las guerras interplanetarias y el Armagedón galáctico que se produjo en el futuro del cuál era originalmente, y Rangda mató mi cuerpo físico, lo que obligó a la Creadora Original a destruir a Rangda, pero al hacerlo, la
Butterfly Yellow
by Thanhha LaiPerfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L. Sanchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving own voices novel is the YA debut from the award-winning author of Inside Out & Back Again. <P><P>In the final days of the Việt Nam War, Hằng takes her little brother, Linh, to the airport, determined to find a way to safety in America. In a split second, Linh is ripped from her arms—and Hằng is left behind in the war-torn country. <P><P>Six years later, Hằng has made the brutal journey from Việt Nam and is now in Texas as a refugee. She doesn’t know how she will find the little brother who was taken from her until she meets LeeRoy, a city boy with big rodeo dreams, who decides to help her. <P><P>Hằng is overjoyed when she reunites with Linh. But when she realizes he doesn’t remember her, their family, or Việt Nam, her heart is crushed. Though the distance between them feels greater than ever, Hằng has come so far that she will do anything to bridge the gap.
By Night #10 (By Night #10)
by John AllisonHeather, Jane, and their increasingly improbable team come face to face with the terrible truth of Spectrum—and with the people who are responsible for it all!
By Night #11 (By Night #11)
by John AllisonJane and Heather confront Chet Charles, the mysterious inventor thought missing for over a decade! All that remains is to discover the sort of thing that could drive you crazy enough to want to live inside a mountain for twenty years and pretend to be the most powerful being in a dimension.
By Night #12 (By Night #12)
by John AllisonBack in the real world, Jane has to choose between exposing the Otherworld, and not showing her film...after all the blood, sweat, and tears she’s poured into it. Her future, or a whole world?
By Night #7 (By Night #7)
by John Allison Christine Larsen Sarah SternA creature from beyond the Eidolon has gotten loose in Spectrum, and it’s up to Chip, Heather and Jane to search it out and pest-control it. And if they can survive a literal blood-sucking monster, maybe they’ll be able to hunt down the thief who absconded with their otherworldly footage, too!
By Night #8 (By Night #8)
by John Allison Christine Larsen Sarah SternThere’s only one person on earth who knows the secrets of Charlesco: Jane and Barney’s boss, Langdon Gramercy. To get to the bottom of what’s going on in Spectrum, they plan to ply him with wine and crack open the vault of secrets.
By Night #9 (By Night #9)
by John AllisonIt’s time to uncover the truth of what really happened to old Chet Charles, how the Eidolon was created …and what it has to do with Jane’s parents.
By Night Vol. 1 (By Night #1)
by John AllisonHome to high school best friends Jane Langstaff and Heather Meadows, Spectrum is a boomtown that’s long since stopped booming, with nothing to show for its former glory but the abandoned Charleswood Estate, its dwindling sprocket millions, and the story of the disappeared industrialist who founded the place… But deep within Charleswood, unbeknownst to anyone, there is a device called the Eidolon, which can open up a doorway to an otherworldly dimension. And Heather and Jane are about to go knocking. Eisner Award nominee John Allison (Giant Days, Scary Go Round), and artist Christine Larsen (Adventure Time) invite you beyond the Eidolon, to a world of bizarre creatures and fantastical, hilarious adventure.
By Night Vol. 2 (By Night)
by John AllisonJane Langstaff and Heather Meadows have been to the other side...and now it’s just a question of how to bring proof back home with them. And then there’s the question of how the portal got there in the first place...and whether or not the town of Spectrum, South Dakota is safe, or monsters are about to start pouring through to our world. Not to mention, with Gardt facing the consequences for Jane and Heather’s invasion, have the girls actually been the monsters all along? From Eisner Award nominee John Allison (Giant Days, Scary Go Round), and artist Christine Larsen (Adventure Time), join Jane and Heather as they journey into Eidolon and a mystical world of adventure and laughs!
Call Down the Hawk (The Dreamer Trilogy #1)
by Maggie StiefvaterFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Raven Boys, a mesmerizing story of dreams and desires, death and destiny. The dreamers walk among us . . . and so do the dreamed. Those who dream cannot stop dreaming - they can only try to control it. Those who are dreamed cannot have their own lives - they will sleep forever if their dreamers die.And then there are those who are drawn to the dreamers. To use them. To trap them. To kill them before their dreams destroy us all.Ronan Lynch is a dreamer. He can pull both curiosities and catastrophes out of his dreams and into his compromised reality.Jordan Hennessy is a thief. The closer she comes to the dream object she is after, the more inextricably she becomes tied to it.Carmen Farooq-Lane is a hunter. Her brother was a dreamer . . . and a killer. She has seen what dreaming can do to a person. And she has seen the damage that dreamers can do. But that is nothing compared to the destruction that is about to be unleashed. . . .
Call It What You Want
by Brigid KemmererWhen his dad is caught embezzling funds from half the town, Rob goes from popular lacrosse player to social pariah. Even worse, his father's failed suicide attempt leaves Rob and his mother responsible for his care. Everyone thinks of Maegan as a typical overachiever, but she has a secret of her own after the pressure got to her last year. And when her sister comes home from college pregnant, keeping it from her parents might be more than she can handle. When Rob and Maegan are paired together for a calculus project, they're both reluctant to let anyone through the walls they've built. But when Maegan learns of Rob's plan to fix the damage caused by his father, it could ruin more than their fragile new friendship . . . In her compulsively readable storytelling, Brigid Kemmerer pens another captivating, heartfelt novel that asks the question: Is it okay to do something wrong for the right reasons?
The Call of Death
by R. J. GarciaHannah Priestly is an obsessive-compulsive California girl attending an English boarding school with the usual teen problems. She doesn't fit in at school and is falling in love with her best friend. But when she wakes up knowing the name of a notorious serial killer at large, Norman Biggs, her life goes from complicated to scary, and her visions only grow darker. Rory Veer is Hannah's easy-going, romantically challenged friend, and school crush. When Norman Biggs unexpectedly appears in Rory's reality, terror is set in motion. It is Rory who must acknowledge a past he has denied if the mystery is to be unraveled. Thrust into a terrifying future, they must find a way to change fate before it catches up with them.