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Spells Like Teen Spirit (The Babysitters Coven)
by Kate M. WilliamsThe final installment in the hilarious, action-packed Babysitters Coven series that Refinery29 calls "candy for 90's girls and Gen Z'ers alike," featuring a coven of witchy babysitters sworn to protect the innocent and defend the world from an onslaught of evil--all before bedtime.Ever since Esme met Cassandra Heaven and discovered the truth about their shared legacy--that they're Sitters, supernaturally gifted teens tasked with protecting the innocent from evil--her life has been moving at 90 mph. During the day, she chases wild toddlers, and at night, she employs a different skill set for a different kind of demon. Like, literal ones. And sometimes it's almost fun. Her spells are getting better, her telekinesis is on point, and now that Esme's dad and her best friend Janis know the truth, she's no longer lying to the people she loves. She's also learned that there's a way to undo her mother's curse, and with the Synod out of the picture, she might even have a chance to do it. If she could just figure out how. But she can't, and even with her mom living at home again, Esme can't shake the feeling that she's failing. Throw in the fact that Pig is still gone, Esme's crush is MIA, and it's cold, slushy February, and she's in bummer city. Esme needs a serious pick-me-up, and Janis has a plan: a Galentine's stay-cation, with the Sitter friends Esme and Cassandra made at the Summit. Except things are getting weird in Spring River again. Esme and Cassandra just discovered a new band, and not in a good way: these guys reek of Red Magic, and their music sucks. Trouble is brewing, and if Esme's not careful, this show might be her last--and no one likes a one-hit wonder.
Spells Trouble: Sisters of Salem (Sisters of Salem #1)
by Kristin Cast P. C. CastThe first book in the Sisters of Salem trilogy about twin witches from the powerhouse duo P.C. and Kristin Cast!Double double, twins spell trouble…Hunter and Mercy Goode are twin witches, direct descendants of the founder of their town of Goodeville. As their ancestors have done before them, it is now time for the twins to learn what it means to be Gatekeepers–the protectors of the Gates to different underworlds, ancient portals between their world and realms where mythology rules and nightmares come to life.When their mother becomes the first victim in a string of murders, the devastated sisters vow to avenge her death. But it will take more than magic to rein in the ancient mythological monsters who’ve infected their peaceful town.Now Hunter and Mercy must come together and accept their destiny or risk being separated for good.
Spells and Sensibility
by K. L. Noone K. S. MurphyTheodore Burnett has never been a hero. He prefers comfort to combat-spells, and jam-slathered scones to muddy boots. Fortunately, as the youngest-ever head librarian at the Royal College of Wizardry, Theo can spend his days with books and bibliomancy in place of battle-magic or politics -- and in any case Napoleon’s been defeated and the war’s been won.But now there’s a wounded captain of the Magicians’ Corps in Theo’s library. And he needs Theo’s help. And Theo can never resist a mystery, especially when that mystery’s tall and tempting and handsome.Captain Henry Tourmaline, formerly of His Majesty’s Army and the Magicians’ Corps, requires assistance. He’s returned to London with scars on his body, soul, and heart -- war, after all, will do that to anyone. But one of those scars refuses to heal, a curse that’s slowly draining Henry’s magic and eventually his life. The physicians have no answers, so Henry turns to the College’s books ... and the College’s attractive head librarian. But the curse is unpredictable, and the last thing Henry wants is to drag someone else into the line of fire, particularly someone as kind and innocent and brilliant as Theo.Theo wants to save Henry. Henry wants to keep Theo safe. Together, perhaps they can do both ... while uncovering a perilous secret behind a spell, a deadly puzzle in the archives, and their own heart’s desires.
Spells for Forgetting: A Novel
by Adrienne Young&“Lush with secrets, magic, and a past that won&’t stay where it belongs, this novel is (quite fittingly) spellbinding.&”—JODI PICOULT, author of Wish You Were HereFrom New York Times bestselling author Adrienne Young comes a deeply atmospheric story about ancestral magic, an unsolved murder, and a second chance at true love.Emery Blackwood&’s life changed forever the night her best friend was found dead and the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her. Years later, she is doing what her teenage self swore she never would: living a quiet existence on the misty, remote shores of Saoirse Island and running the family&’s business, Blackwood&’s Tea Shoppe Herbal Tonics & Tea Leaf Readings. But when the island, rooted in folklore and magic, begins to show signs of strange happenings, Emery knows that something is coming. The morning she wakes to find that every single tree on Saoirse has turned color in a single night, August returns for the first time in fourteen years and unearths the past that the town has tried desperately to forget.August knows he is not welcome on Saiorse, not after the night everything changed. As a fire raged on at the Salt family orchard, Lily Morgan was found dead in the dark woods, shaking the bedrock of their tight-knit community and branding August a murderer. When he returns to bury his mother&’s ashes, he must confront the people who turned their backs on him and face the one wound from his past that has never healed—Emery. But the town has more than one reason to want August gone, and the emergence of deep betrayals and hidden promises spanning generations threaten to reveal the truth behind Lily&’s mysterious death once and for all.
Spells for Forgetting: the magical and compelling mystery perfect for winter nights
by Adrienne YoungFrom the New York Times bestselling author comes an evocative, compelling novel of lost love and the unravelling of a small town and its many secrets.Emery Blackwood's life was forever changed on the eve of her high school graduation, when the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her best friend, Lily. She'd once dreamt of running away with August, eager to escape the misty, remote shores of Saoirse Island and chase new dreams together. Now, she is doing what her teenage self swore she never would: living a quiet existence among this tight-knit community steeped in folklore and tradition, ruled by the seasons and ancient superstitions. But when August returns after fourteen years to bury his mother's ashes, Emery must confront her first love and the reason he left so abruptly. But the town wants August gone again. And as the island begins to show signs of strange happenings, the emergence of deep betrayals and hidden promises threatens to reveal the truth behind Lily's death once and for all.'There were tales that only the island knew. Ones that had never been told. I knew, because I was one of them.'Praise for Adrienne Young'Spellbinding' Jodi Picoult on Spells for Forgetting'Fierce, vivid, and violently beautiful' Stephanie Garber on Sky in the Deep'This book broke my heart into a thousand pieces, then put it back together even stronger than before' Kirkus on Sky in the Deep'Young has a way with words - they are powerful, raw, and filled with emotion' Indie Next List Review on The Girl the Sea Gave Back(P) 2022 Penguin Audio
Spells for Forgetting: the spellbinding magical mystery, perfect for winter nights
by Adrienne Young'Spellbinding' JODI PICOULT'Bewitching' REBECCA ROSS'Exquisite' STEPHANIE GARBER'Captivating' SUE LYNN TAN'There were tales that only the island knew. Ones that had never been told. I knew, because I was one of them'Emery Blackwood's life was forever changed on the eve of her high school graduation, when the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her best friend, Lily. She'd once dreamt of running away with August, eager to escape the misty, remote shores of Saoirse Island and chase new dreams together. Now, she is doing what her teenage self swore she never would: living a quiet existence among this tight-knit community steeped in folklore and tradition, ruled by the seasons and ancient superstitions.But when August returns after fourteen years to bury his mother's ashes, Emery must confront her first love and the reason he left so abruptly. But the town wants August gone again. And as the island begins to show signs of strange happenings, the emergence of deep betrayals and hidden promises threatens to reveal the truth behind Lily's death once and for all.Readers love Spells for Forgetting'A beautifully dark tale of magic and love' 5* reader review'Had me hooked from the start' 5* reader review'I adored this book' 5* reader review'Magical and mysterious and addictive' 5* reader review
Spells for the Dead (A Soulwood Novel #5)
by Faith HunterNell Ingram faces a dark magic with no known origin in the newest pulse-pounding paranormal procedural in the New York Times bestselling Soulwood series. Nell is a rookie PsyLED agent, using the powers she can channel from deep within the earth to solve paranormal crimes. Together with her team, she's taken on the direst magic and the most twisted foes. But she'll need to tap into every ounce of power she has for her newest case. Nell is called to the Tennessee mansion of a country music star and finds a disturbing scene—dead bodies rapidly decaying before everyone's eyes. The witch on her team, T. Laine, has never seen magic that can steal life forces like this. PsyLED needs to find this lethal killer fast. But when a paranormal-hating FBI agent tries to derail the investigation, and the dark magics begin to spiral out of control, they find themselves under attack from all sides.
Spells of a Supreme (Enchanted Academy #4)
by Evie WildeWhen Braedon and I catch a glimpse of the future, I see the evil Archmage Edius destroying the world, but Braedon sees my death…In order to gain Supreme status, my mates and I are transported to a new academy where we hope to master the five elements of magic.But the sinister Archmage invades my dreams and robs me of my self-confidence.Before I know it, all the progress I’ve made at the Enchanted Academy vanishes, and I’m back to functioning as a remedial level witch.If we’re able to work together and master the five elements, Dash, Oliver, Braedon, Kyler, and I may be able to vanquish Edius and finally get the happily ever after we crave.
Spells of the City
by Jean Rabe Martin H. GreenbergVenture into Spells of the City, where a troll may be your toll collector on the George Washington Bridge...Harry the Book will be happy to place your bets in a spellbinding alternative New York...a gargoyle finds himself left to a lonely rooftop existence when he's forced to live by his creator's rules...and leprechauns must become bank robbers to keep up with the demand for their gold.
Spells of the Heart (Legacy of Magick Series #7)
by Ellen DuganLove is a spell of the heart not easily broken... Being a Witch didn't guarantee that Autumn Bishop would stroll through life without any challenges. Sometimes it meant quite the opposite. Autumn has spent the last six months renovating her historic home, and it turns out that she's not alone in the bungalow. The ghost of her great-aunt Irene is also in residence, and the old girl has been having a field day frightening away any contractor who attempts to take on the renovations of "her" house. There's only one contractor who won't be put off by a haunted house, and that's Duncan Quinn. Out of options, Autumn agrees to hire her ex-because as a fellow practitioner there's no reason they can't simply be friends. And it certainly doesn't matter that he looks better than ever. However, the ghost has an agenda, and she's not above using magick to get her way. When Autumn tries a recipe from Irene's old cookbook, it yields surprising and sexy results. As Autumn and Duncan grow closer they uncover a secret, one that affects both of their legacies and could change the futures of the Bishop and the Drake families forever.
Spells to Forget Us
by Aislinn BrophyA witch and a non-magical girl get stuck in an endless cycle of meet-cutes and breakups in this heart-stopping romantic young adult fantasy."A seamless, mind-bending exploration of love and identity that manages to completely re-invent the time-loop story....You&’ll never read a book quite like this again." —Mark Oshiro, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Into the LightLuna is a powerful witch. Known for her skills and feared for her temper, she&’s set to preserve her family&’s legacy by becoming the head of Boston&’s Witch Council—a job she does not want.Aoife is a non-magical girl. Raised under the lens of her influencer family, she&’s grown up in the public eye. Now she yearns for privacy—but knows her parents won&’t oblige.Just when they are at their lowest, Aoife and Luna find each other and start dating. As decreed by magic law, Luna casts a spell that will erase Aoife&’s memories of their history together if they ever break up. But when Aoife and Luna end things, it&’s both of them who forget . . . that is, until they meet again, fall for each other, and recover all the memories of their last attempt at dating.So begins the story of two star-crossed lovers who keep finding their way into each other&’s orbits, even as the universe pulls them apart. When they set out to break the cycle, will they be strangers forever or together at last?"A whirlwind of whimsical romance and examinations of autonomy and familial duty." —Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments
Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things: A Novel (Sisters of Light and Shadow)
by Breanne RandallA cursed witch must team up with a rival coven leader to save her small town in this atmospheric tale of magic, love, and self-discovery—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic.&“Breanne Randall is a phenomenon!&”—Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells&“Absolutely irresistible . . . I was enthralled!&”—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopIn the small town of Gold Springs, Calliope Petridi and her two sisters carefully guard the secret of their magic and the price they must pay to practice it: memories. Luckily, all Calliope wants to do is forget: the mother who left without a trace, the sisters from whom she feels increasingly distant, and most of all, the way the love of her life shattered her heart two years ago.But when a mysterious evil awakens, the fragile thread that holds the sisters together breaks. As their magic slowly begins to fade, Calliope accidentally binds herself to the handsome leader of a rival coven infamous for their ruthless pursuit of power. Battling the sizzling chemistry with a man she can&’t trust, Calliope must confront memories of her past, family secrets, and ancient magic in order to protect the town and all she loves. But will she have anything left of herself?&“As sweet and spicy as a freshly baked ginger biscuit drizzled with honey, Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things is witchy romantasy at its finest.&”—Bianca Marais, author of The Witches of Moonshyne Manor
Spellsinger (Gateway Essentials #344)
by Alan Dean FosterIt was where beasts walked and talked as men, armed with swords and daggers. And it was where Clothahump, turtle and wizard, stretched his powers of sorcery to their limit, reaching out to another universe, seeking help to combat the force of evil emanating from the dreaded Greendowns. And so Jonathan Meriweather found himself plucked from his peaceful university life and catapulted into a strange new world to become part of a very strange fellowship. Soldier and crusader, fighting with sword and song, he is the Spellsinger.
Spellsinger: A Spellsinger Adventure (book One) (The Spellsinger Adventures #1)
by Alan Dean FosterA musician is transported into a land of magic—from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Trek Into Darkness. Jonathan Thomas Meriweather is a typical college student, interested in girls, music, and an occasional taste of reefer. But when a journey through an interdimensional portal lands him in a world of talking animals and ominous sorcery, he finds he is on a very different trip indeed. Here, when he plays a strange instrument called a duar, peculiar things happen: powerful magic that may be the only way to stop a dark force that threatens his new world—and his old one. Reluctantly, he finds himself teaming up with a semi-senile turtle wizard; a thieving, backstabbing otter; and a bewildered Marxist dragon to rally an army for the war about to come.Spellsinger, the first in Alan Dean Foster&’s eight-book Spellsinger series, introduces a world of magic and mayhem, where animals are people and plunging ahead no matter what the consequences may be the only way to survive.
Spellslinger: Queenslayer (Spellslinger #1)
by Sebastien De CastellA would-be mage with no magic of his own has to defeat powerful enemies with only cunning and deception in the first book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell.Kellen is moments away from facing his first duel and proving his worth as a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is fading.Facing exile unless he can pass the mage trials, Kellen is willing to risk everything - even his own life - in search of a way to restore his magic. But when the enigmatic Ferius Parfax arrives in town, she challenges him to take a different path. One of the elusive Argosi, Ferius is a traveller who lives by her wits and the cards she carries. Daring, unpredictable, and wielding magic Kellen has never seen before, she may be his only hope. The first novel in a compelling six-book series, bursting with tricks, humor, and a whole new way to look at magic.Spellslinger SeriesSpellslingerShadowblackCharmcasterFor more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne
Spellstorm
by Ed GreenwoodRumors race around Cormyr regarding the mythical Lost Spell, a powerful enchantment designed centuries ago by the presumed dead god of spells--a spell long thought lost to the ages. Found by some magic-less merchant, rumor has it the Lost Spell is to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. It is a powerful lure, and archwizards of every stripe descend upon the merchant, only to be trapped with him inside his manor by a vicious spellstorm--escape impossible, and their magic useless with the interference from the storm. Moreover--they find themselves faced with the infamous Elminster of Shadowdale, who claims he's just there to decide who gets the Lost Spell, but who clearly has an agenda of his own. But before Elimster can put whatever plan he has in motion, archwizards start dying.
Spellweaver
by Lynn KurlandThe New York Times bestselling author returns to the Nine Kingdoms for another spellbinding story of magical romance. Ruith had long managed to ignore the magic in his veins, until aiding Sarah with her ill-fated quest forced him into places where his heritage was impossible to deny. Faced with an ever-increasing number of enemies who covet his power, Ruith must accept his birthright and gather his father's spells together so he can destroy them-or turn away and allow his father's evil to overcome the Nine Kingdoms. Now, Ruith and Sarah must rely on each other more than ever-for everything they value is at risk: the Nine Kingdoms, their lives...and their hearts.
Spellwright (The Spellwright Trilogy #1)
by Blake Charlton“Think that words can’t hurt you? Sometimes they can kill. The spells of textual magic in this enthralling tale will demonstrate just how.” —Terry Brooks, New York Times–bestselling author of the Sword of Shannara trilogyNicodemus is a young, gifted wizard with a problem. Magic in his world requires the caster to create spells by writing out the text . . . but he has always been dyslexic, and thus has trouble casting even the simplest of spells. And his misspells could prove dangerous, even deadly, should he make a mistake in an important incantation.Yet he has always felt that he is destined to be something more than a failed wizard. When a powerful, ancient evil begins a campaign of murder and disruption, Nicodemus starts to have disturbing dreams that lead him to believe that his misspelling could be the result of a curse. But before he can discover the truth about himself, he is attacked by an evil that has already claimed the lives of fellow wizards. He must flee for his own life if he’s to find the true villain.But more is at stake than his abilities. For the evil that has awakened is a power so vast that if unleashed it will destroy Nicodemus . . . and the world.“Superbly tells the story of a young man searching for his place in the world.” —Booklist, starred review“The innovative spell craft will please fantasy readers.” —Publishers Weekly“Clever and original.” —Tad Williams, New York Times–bestselling author of Shadowmarch“A letter-perfect story: an absorbing read.” —Robin Hobb, New York Times–bestselling author of the Farseer trilogy
Spelunking Through Hell: A Visitor's Guide to the Underworld (InCryptid #11)
by Seanan McGuireNow in trade paperback, the eleventh book in the fast-paced InCryptid urban fantasy series returns to the mishaps of the Price family, eccentric cryptozoologists who safeguard the world of magical creatures living in secret among humans.Love, noun: 1. An intense feeling of deep affection; may be romantic, filial, or platonic. Passion, noun: 1. A strong or barely controllable emotion. 2. Enthusiasm, interest, desire. 3. See also &“obsession.&” It&’s been fifty years since the crossroads caused the disappearance of Thomas Price, and his wife, Alice, has been trying to find him and bring him home ever since, despite the increasing probability that he&’s no longer alive for her to find. Now that the crossroads have been destroyed, she&’s redoubling her efforts. It&’s time to bring him home, dead or alive. Preferably alive, of course, but she&’s tired, and at this point, she&’s not that picky. It&’s a pan-dimensional crash course in chaos, as Alice tries to find the rabbit hole she&’s been missing for all these decades—the one that will take her to the man she loves. Who are her allies? Who are her enemies? And if she manages to find him, will he even remember her at this point? It&’s a lot for one cryptozoologist to handle.
Spera Vol. 1 (Spera #1)
by Josh TierneyLono's life as a princess consisted of sitting, reading, and dreaming?until the day Pira, princess of a neighboring kingdom, arrived with news of a waking nightmare! With the help of Pira's best friend?a fire spirit in the form of a dog named Yonder?the princesses now find themselves in a race against evil. The goal: Spera, a magical realm of which the princesses had only ever heard the tallest tales. The prize: their very lives!
Spera: Ascension of the Starless Vol. 2 (Spera #2)
by Josh TierneyVincent is a shipwrecked privateer who has lost his crew to winged monsters. Aya is an orphan seeking revenge on the Starless army who killed her family. Through a series of unlikely coincidences, the warrior cat Chobo unites the two and leads them to Princesses Pira and Lono, who are making their final preparations to leave Spera and do battle with the evil Starless Queen. As the fire spirit Yonder infiltrates the Starless-occupied Plain Castle, the newly formed group is taken by surprise by another swarm of winged monsters. Can Yonder survive his mission, and can the Princesses trust their new friends?
Spezzando la Maledizione - Il compagno reale di Raven
by Aj TiptonIn un magico regno lontano, vivevano principi maledetti, donne guerriere e potenti magie. Rompendo la Maledizione è una rivisitazione viziosa de La Bella Addormentata dove gli eroi sono diventati eroine, e niente è come sembra. Il bellissimo Principe Nathan è condannato. Maledetto da bambino a cadere in un sonno eterno il giorno del suo ventesimo compleanno, crede che una vita breve ed isolata sia tutto ciò a cui si possa aspirare. Con così poco tempo a disposizione, vuole solo divertirsi con la sua migliore amica, un uccello parlante di nome Raven. Raven non è ciò che sembra. Tentatrice dispettosa, Raven è il braccio destro dello stesso stregone maligno che ha dannato Nathan da bambino. Maledetta ad essere una donna di notte, ed un uccello di giorno, Raven ancora pensa di avere tutto ciò che le serve: un bellissimo amante semi-cattivo, un migliore amico favoloso, ed una fornitura infinita di marachelle. Quando uno dei suoi piani mette la vita di Nathan a rischio, dovrà mostrare i suoi veri sentimenti per lui per salvarlo. Raven cambierà i suoi modi subdoli? O il tempo è scaduto per entrambi? Questa spinta rivisitazione de La Bella Addormentata include leggero bondage, stregoni ubriachi, ed un amore abbastanza forte da sconfiggere anche la più forte delle maledizioni. Questo libro AUTONOMO fa parte della serie “Favole Sexy di Cambio Genere” che si può leggere in ogni ordine. Non ci sono finali in sospeso, ed ognuno finisce come dovrebbe: per sempre felici e contenti.
Sphere: A Novel
by Michael CrichtonFrom the author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Congo comes a psychological thriller about a group of scientists who investigate a spaceship discovered on the ocean floor. In the middle of the South Pacific, a thousand feet below the surface, a huge vessel is unearthed. Rushed to the scene is a team of American scientists who descend together into the depths to investigate the astonishing discovery. What they find defies their imaginations and mocks their attempts at logical explanation. It is a spaceship, but apparently it is undamaged by its fall from the sky. And, most startling, it appears to be at least three hundred years old, containing a terrifying and destructive force that must be controlled at all costs.
Sphero Nova
by John Glasby Berl CameronThey came out of the star-strewn wilderness around Sol, these alien creatures. And their object was the vicious, total destruction of the Federation of Worlds.Earth was one of the last pf the planets to be attacked and here they were opposed by the Earth Council: six men who held the destinies of a hundred billion people in their hands.But in the end, there remained only one man out of the six to fight. Velga Dorne, Earth Councillor and Member of the Triumvirate of Worlds. And he himself was a hunted man. Death and terrible destruction followed him across the wastes of space in the search for the crazy, nightmare planet that had spawned these creatures. Fear and terror were his only companions. Until he reached the nameless planet of a still more insignificant sun and learned that there were others to join him in the struggle against the black, inhuman monsters. These were the Hheroni, scientists whose achievements had progressed along a slightly different path of research to humanity. And Astraea, the girl who went with him on the suicidal mission to where the Aliens originated: on a world that no one in their wildest dreams had thought possible to exist, one which even science said was impossible.
Sphero Nova
by John Glasby Berl CameronThey came out of the star-strewn wilderness around Sol, these alien creatures. And their object was the vicious, total destruction of the Federation of Worlds.Earth was one of the last pf the planets to be attacked and here they were opposed by the Earth Council: six men who held the destinies of a hundred billion people in their hands.But in the end, there remained only one man out of the six to fight. Velga Dorne, Earth Councillor and Member of the Triumvirate of Worlds. And he himself was a hunted man. Death and terrible destruction followed him across the wastes of space in the search for the crazy, nightmare planet that had spawned these creatures. Fear and terror were his only companions. Until he reached the nameless planet of a still more insignificant sun and learned that there were others to join him in the struggle against the black, inhuman monsters. These were the Hheroni, scientists whose achievements had progressed along a slightly different path of research to humanity. And Astraea, the girl who went with him on the suicidal mission to where the Aliens originated: on a world that no one in their wildest dreams had thought possible to exist, one which even science said was impossible.