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Just Happy to Be Here
by Naomi KanakiaIn this YA standalone perfect for fans of Tobly McSmith and Meredith Russo, the first out trans girl at an all-girls school must choose between keeping her head down or blazing a trail.Tara just wants to be treated like any other girl at Ainsley Academy.That is, judged on her merits—not on her transness. But there’s no road map for being the first trans girl at an all-girls school. And when she tries to join the Sibyls, an old-fashioned Ainsley sisterhood complete with code names and special privileges, she’s thrust into the center of a larger argument about what girlhood means and whether the club should exist at all.Being the figurehead of a movement isn’t something Tara’s interested in. She’d rather read old speeches and hang out with the Sibyls who are on her side—especially Felicity, a new friend she thinks could turn into something more. Then the club’s sponsor, a famous alumna, attacks her in the media and turns the selection process into a spectacle.Tara’s always found comfort in the power of other peoples’ words. But when it comes time to fight for herself, will she be able to find her own voice?
Just Say Yes
by Goldy MoldavskyFrom the New York Times–bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky comes a charming rom-com about your average high school senior in search of . . . a husband?Seventeen-year-old Jimena Ramos is your typical teenage New Yorker—dazzling, fearless, and determined. When she discovers she's been living her life undocumented, she decides there's only one way to keep it on track: marry an American.Maybe Jimena can find a husband on a dating app?Maybe she should try approaching this marriage thing like a business deal?Or maybe her new starry-eyed activist friend can help . . . Meanwhile, the only person she can trust with her secret is Vitaly, her overachieving and adorkable next-door neighbor and friend. Vitaly makes it clear he's not a candidate for a green card marriage though. He has his own plans for the future and won't let anything derail them. But as Jimena and Vitaly confide in each other, sparks fly, and their feelings for each other become undeniable. Jimena faces an impossible choice–continue to pursue a secure future in the only home she's ever known, or risk it all for real love?Filled with humor, electric chemistry, and high stakes, this is perfect for fans of The Proposal and The Sun is Also a Star.
Keeping 13 (Boys of Tommen #2)
by Chloe Walsh*FIRST PRINT RUN LIMITED EDITION OMBRE SPINE DESIGN - ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST*The epic and unforgettable love story that began in Binding 13 continues with the follow-up in this duology, Keeping 13, from international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon Chloe Walsh.Falling in love was the easy part. What comes next is the test . . .Johnny Kavanagh has been living a different life since his injury sidelined him. He's never known life without his beloved number 13 jersey, and he feels lost. Luckily for him, there is a mysterious girl who is now taking up most of his thoughts.Shannon Lynch has always been good at keeping secrets. She has realized that evil men aren't only in stories. They are very real. After her traumatizing trip to Dublin, she is trying to find a way to protect her little brothers above all else. She is beginning to revert to her old self, hiding away so that she can try to contain the few scraps of her future she has left.There's only one boy who can pull her out of the shadows into which she is retreating. The boy who owns her heart. But what she doesn't know is that secrets are about to be revealed that could change lives forever. Will Johnny and Shannon's love survive?Following the beloved characters from Binding 13, Keeping 13 will cement your love for the Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for:New adult/YA crossover Irish romanceDual POVsFriends-to-loversTikTok booksSports romanceReaders can't stop gushing:"It has so much HEART, SOUL AND LOVE in it. The love is real.""I love them…my heart beats for them. You know, this is completely one of those books you wanna savor reading as well as finish reading all in a go and then want to reread it as soon as you finish.""This is definitely one of those books which will stay with me forever.""JUST. READ. THIS. BOOK. It's perfect. It literally has everything I never knew I needed.""Thank you for changing my life Chloe Walsh."
The Kill Factor
by Ben OliverA brand-new gameshow that offers young criminals the chance at freedom has been greenlit. Little do they know, winning is their only chance at survival. A captivating examination of the dark truths around the criminal justice system, Ben Oliver, critically acclaimed author of The Loop trilogy, delivers an action-packed thrill ride with deadly high stakes.Fifty contestants. Five mental and physical challenges. One winner. In a near-future where a virtual currency of digital content fuels a fame-hungry society, a brand-new experiment that combines social media and reality TV has been greenlit.Voted on, and contestants are sent to a maximum-security reform camp on an island where they can have no contact with the outside world. To lose means prison. But to win is to be free. The most popular young offender with the most upvotes by the end is given both a second chance in society and a cash prize.This kind of money could mean everything to Emerson and her family who live in the Burrows, one of the subterranean villages where the government have buried affordable housing. It's more than freedom. It could mean the chance to change her family’s circumstance and finally find a place in the society they’ve never been allowed into.But what Emerson doesn’t know, what the viewers don’t know, is that the prison on the island is empty. Those who lose, those who are voted off aren’t incarcerated. Each challenge will leave more and more contestants to die. And the only choice they have is to win over viewers before it’s too late.
Kill Her Twice
by Stacey LeeFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes a YA murder mystery noir set in 1930s Los Angeles&’s Chinatown.&“A captivating and crackling noir full of suspenseful twists. Readers will fall in love with the Chow sisters and their quest for the truth.&” —Kathleen Glasgow, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The AgathasLOS ANGELES, 1932: Lulu Wong, star of the silver screen and the pride of Chinatown, has a face known to practically everyone, especially the Chow sisters—May, Gemma, and Peony—Lulu&’s former classmates and neighbors. So the girls instantly know it&’s Lulu when they discover a body one morning in an out-of-the-way stable, far from the Beverly Hills home where she lived after her fame skyrocketed.The sisters suspect Lulu&’s death is the result of foul play, but the police don&’t seem motivated to investigate. Even worse, there are signs that point to a cover-up, and powerful forces in the city want to frame the killing as evidence that Chinatown is a den of iniquity and crime, even more reason it should be demolished to make room for the construction of a new railway depot, Union Station.Worried that neither the police nor the papers will treat Lulu fairly—no matter her fame and wealth—the sisters set out to solve their friend&’s murder themselves, and maybe save their neighborhood in the bargain. But with Lulu&’s killer still on the loose, the girls&’ investigation just might put them square in the crosshairs of a cold-blooded murderer.
Kindling
by Traci CheeFrom bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a standalone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare—the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers—has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven.Once, the war was fought with kindlings—elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives.Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift—their magic outlawed, their skills outdated, their formidable balar weapons prized only as relics and souvenirs.Violence still plagues the countryside, and memories haunt those who remain. When a village comes under threat of siege, it offers an opportunity for seven kindlings to fight one last time. But war changed these warriors. And to reclaim who they once were, they will have to battle their pasts, their trauma, and their grim fates to come together again—or none of them will make it out alive.From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a gut-wrenching, introspective fantasy about seven lost soldiers searching for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they’re finally daring to believe.
King of Dead Things
by Nevin HolnessFor fans of Legendborn, Neil Gaiman, and Leigh Bardugo, this urban young adult fantasy steeped in Afro-Carribbean folklore follows two Black teens searching for a powerful artifact in the hidden magical side of London. Raising the dead is easy. Living is harder. Eli doesn&’t know who he is or who he came from. Three years ago, he was found by his now-best friends, Sunny and Max, who gave him a home in a magical sanctuary doubling as a Caribbean restaurant. What Eli does know is that he can heal a wound with just a touch and pluck magic from a soul like a petal from a flower—and there is nothing he wouldn&’t do to survive and keep his new family together. Malcolm would do anything to forget where he comes from. Desperate to escape his estranged father&’s shadow and plagued with an inherited death magic he doesn&’t fully understand, Malcolm has just one priority: save his mother, no matter the cost. Malcolm and Eli&’s paths collide when Eli and his friends are sent to track down the fang of the leopard god Osebo, a deadly weapon that can eat magic. In a job filled with enigmatic nine nights and Caribbean legends, the teens must face their own demons as they race through the magical underbelly of London to retrieve the fang…before an ancient and malevolent power comes back to life.
La sindrome del coniglio
by Victor John D. LaoTravis e Cola Zodiac sono una giovane coppia, originaria della città di Metherin. Stanno per diventare genitori per la prima volta e per loro è una gioia immensa. Tuttavia, l'ecografia mostra che c'è qualcosa di diverso nel loro bambino. Quando arrivano in ospedale, un certo dottor Crox cerca di trattenere Travis in ogni modo, impedendogli di assistere al parto della moglie, che definisce un caso speciale. Due agenti di polizia, di pattuglia all’ospedale quel giorno, notano che il dottore ha iniettato a Travis una dose di sonniferi tale da fargli perdere i sensi. Alla richiesta di spiegazioni, il dottore sostiene di averlo fatto per calmarlo, ma gli agenti decidono di approfondire la questione. Così, uno di loro segue il dottor Crox nel suo laboratorio sotterraneo. Il giorno dopo, Travis si sveglia e corre immediatamente nella stanza della moglie. Rimane sorpreso nel vedere il bambino: il loro peggior incubo era diventato realtà. I neogenitori hanno paura che il figlio non possa vivere come gli altri bambini. Il disturbo viene chiamato “sindrome del coniglio”, a causa della conformazione fisica del bambino che ricorda, appunto, quella di un coniglio. I medici si sono affezionati molto al bambino e promettono di tenere sotto controllo le sue condizioni di salute. Tuttavia, il proprietario di un circo ha dei programmi diversi: si offre di prendersi cura del bambino, ma i genitori rifiutano la proposta. Non vogliono dare via il loro primogenito. Cola e Travis Zodiac si assicurano che il figlio conduca una vita piuttosto normale, pur riservandogli delle cure speciali. Fanno di tutto affinché le persone lo accettino così com’è. Il mistero si infittisce quando il bambino cresce e i genitori cercano di scoprire la causa del suo disturbo.
Lady of Disguise (A Dericott Tale #6)
by Melanie DickersonOnly the hidden treasure will allow Louisa and her sister to gain their freedom.England, 1388: All her life, Louisa has dreamed of finding the rumored &“Giant&’s Treasure,&” a collection of ancient, lost riches said to be hidden on a mountaintop in Scotland, guarded by a fierce monster. It&’s a story her father used to tell her, and when he dies and she and her younger sister have to go live with their shiftless, greedy uncle, Louisa is determined to find that treasure. It&’s the hope that has kept her defying her uncle&’s efforts to marry her off to the highest bidder.After her uncle starts to parade Louisa&’s twelve-year-old sister Margaret in front of potential husbands, Louisa realizes she has no time to waste. She disguises herself as a boy and takes off for Scotland. But the road is a harsher place than she&’d imagined, and she is relieved to find a friend in the knight, Sir Charles, who goes along with her on her journey.Charles is intrigued by this young woman who claims her name is &“Jack&” and is set on going to Scotland. He goes along, pretending to believe she is a boy, in order to make sure nothing bad happens to her. As they meet new friends along the road, and as Louisa comes clean about her identity, the pair find themselves falling in love. But what will happen when they reach Scotland? Will they find their independence and the freedom to marry in the form of a buried treasure, or will the monster from Louisa&’s own past keep the young couple apart?A delightfully charming reimagining of &“Jack and the Beanstalk&” from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson.Sweet historical medieval romancePart of the Dericott series: Book 1: Court of Swans; Book 2: Castle of Refuge; Book 3: Veil of Winter; Book 4: Fortress of Snow; Book 5: Cloak of Scarlet; Book 6: Lady of DisguiseBook length: 73,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
The Lady of Rapture (Bones of Ruin Trilogy #3)
by Sarah RaughleyPenny Dreadful meets The Gilded Wolves in this breathtaking finale to the young adult historical fantasy Bones of Ruin trilogy!For years, the elite secret society called the Enlightenment Committee has waited for the apocalyptic force known as Hiva to destroy the world as it has so many times before. What the Committee didn&’t know, however, was that Hiva wasn&’t an event—it was a person. Iris Marlow. An African tightrope dancer with no memories of her past. A girl who cannot die. At least, she couldn&’t die. Until her own friends discovered her one weakness and murdered her once and for all. The world-ending threat she posed should be gone too, but there&’s one more Hiva out there, and unlike Iris, this one has no love for humanity. In her absence, this Hiva has taken it upon himself to judge if humanity deserves to live. But when it comes to Hivas, the judgment is always the same. The ending is always total destruction. And while Iris is dead, she&’s not gone—and after the betrayal that ended her life as Iris, she is now out for revenge. The world&’s days are numbered. The Cataclysm has begun.
The Last Bloodcarver (The Last Bloodcarver series)
by Vanessa LeNhika is a bloodcarver. She has the power to alter human biology – to heal or to harm with just a touch. In Theumas, Nhika is seen as a monster who kills for pleasure, and her gift is highly prized in the city&’s criminal underworld. When Nhika is finally captured, she is sold to the highest bidder – an aristocratic girl dressed in white. But her mysterious buyer is not looking for an assassin. She needs Nhika to heal the only witness to her father&’s murder. Nhika vows to hunt down the killer and all signs point to Ven Kochin, an alluring yet entitled physician&’s aide. Despite Kochin&’s relentless attempts to push her away, Nikha can&’t help feeling drawn into his opulent world. But she soon finds herself in a fight for her life – and for the future of her own kind.
The Last Bloodcarver (The Last Bloodcarver Duology)
by Vanessa LeA pulse-pounding new YA fantasy in which "you’ll gasp, you’ll scream, you’ll cry, and you’ll be begging for the next book." (Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights)Nhika is a bloodcarver. A coldhearted, ruthless being who can alter human biology with just a touch.In the industrial city of Theumas, Nhika is seen not as a healer, but a monster that kills for pleasure. And in the city's criminal underbelly, the rarest of monsters are traded for gold. When Nhika is finally caught by the infamous Butchers, she's forced to heal the last witness to a high-profile murder.As Nhika delves into the investigation, all signs point to Ven Kochin, an alluring yet entitled physician's aide. Despite his relentless attempts to push her out of his opulent world, something inexplicable draws Nhika to him. But when she discovers Kochin is not who he claims to be, Nhika will be faced with a greater, more terrifying evil lurking in the city's center...Her only chance to survive lies in a terrible choice—become the dreaded monster the city fears, or risk jeopardizing the future of her kind. Cinder meets Divine Rivals in Vanessa Le's The Last Bloodcarver, the first in a two-book debut - with a riveting medical magic system and lush Vietnam-inspired fantasy world. "Smart, lush, and utterly compelling." — Marie Lu, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of LegendMore Praise for The Last Bloodcarver:*Four starred reviews**Amazon Best Book of the Month*★ "An entrancingly well-written debut." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Visceral and exquisitely rendered prose, intertwining a murder investigation with themes of unresolved grief, medical ethics, and lost heritage." — Publishers Weekly, starred review★ "Deeply romantic, and darkly biological." — Booklist, starred review★ "All collections will benefit from this unequivocal first purchase." — School Library Journal, starred review"The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance." — Axie Oh, New York Times-bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea"Obsession-worthy characters." — Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find"Absolutely captivating. This is one to be savored." — Grace D. Li, New York Times-bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief
The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge
by Matthew HubbardA queer coming-of-age about three teenage boys in small town Alabama who set out to get revenge on their ex-boyfriends and end up starting a student rebellion. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jason June!Ezra Hayes has always felt like a background character compared to BFFs Lucas and Finley. He would do anything to be seen as a romantic lead, even if it means keeping his boyfriend, Presley, a secret. But when he discovers that Presley is a lying cheater, and his best friends are having boy problems of their own, they want revenge.Their plans to get even involve sabotaging the largest party of the year, entering a drag competition, and even having Ezra run against his ex for Winter Formal King. Then the school district starts to actively censor queer voices with their Watch What You Say initiative. Taking to TikTok to vent frustrations, Ezra begins &“The Last Boyfriends Student Rebellion.&”Between ex-boyfriend drama and navigating viral TikTok fame, Ezra realizes this rebellion is about something more important than revenge. It&’s a battle cry to fight back against outdated opinions and redefine what it means to be queer in small town Alabama.
Leg mich hin
by Tamara Hart HeinerDas Leben ist mehr als nur das Atmen. Kylee Mansfield weiß, was es heißt, allein zu sein. Ihr Vater verließ sie, als sie sieben Jahre alt war, und ihre Mutter heiratete erneut einen Alkoholiker, der sie missbrauchte. Kylee findet Wege, der Realität zu entfliehen, meist indem sie einen Schmerz durch einen anderen ersetzt. Die Dinge nehmen eine tödliche Wendung, als ein gezackter Schnitt an ihrem Arm auftaucht, von dem sie nicht weiß, woher er stammt. Sie bittet ihren Nachbarn Price Hudson, ihr zu helfen, die Wahrheit herauszufinden. Aber Price zeigt ihr viel mehr als nur ihre Vergangenheit - er zeigt ihr, was es heißt, am Leben zu sein. Ein herzzerreißender, wunderschöner paranormaler Liebesroman.
Life Skills Book for Teens: Everything You Need to Know to Be More Independent
by Maureen StilesSet yourself up for success as an adult—tips and advice for ages 16+How do you create a budget? Clean a bathroom? Make a doctor's appointment? If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of growing up, you're not alone—and the Life Skills Book for Teens is here to help! It includes straightforward advice for handling your money, health, home, relationships, and more so you can take on adulthood with confidence.Life skills 101 for teens—Learn the basics of being independent with guidance on everyday skills like using a credit card, eating balanced meals, and doing laundry.Make a good impression—From giving thoughtful gifts to dressing appropriately for different occasions, this book of life skills for teens is your go-to guide for navigating social and professional interactions like a pro.Consider this—Make smart choices with tips on things to think about when you travel, adopt a pet, make a big purchase, or any other life event that comes with extra responsibilities.This essential life skills book shows you how to live independently and feel in charge of your own life!
Life Skills for Wellbeing and Success: A Psychological Perspective
by Alka WadkarThis volume covers topics on awareness about one’s psychological health, management of emotions, mental hygiene, and wellbeing. It examines different types of thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and strategies for building emotional intelligence. The book is a unique presentation of theories, research, and applications within important areas of psychology that will help the readers understand the aspects of self – emotional, cognitive, motivational, value orientation of self, and communication styles. This book shares insights into how to utilize our potential to fulfill our expectations from life with the help of positive psychological orientation. It will serve as an invaluable guide for readers interested to work on their emotional intelligence, mental health, and personal and group wellbeing, for gaining insight into developing cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral aspects of self. It will also be of interest to students, scholars, and researchers in behavioral sciences, mental health, cognitive psychology, social psychology, counselling, philosophy, and wellness.
The Lightning Circle
by Vikki VanSickleAn intimate coming-of age novel for teens, told in verse with delicate line art, chronicling the beauty, magic and transformative power of summer camp, for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Judy Blume.After having her heart broken, seventeen-year-old Nora Nichols decides to escape her hometown and take a summer job as an arts and crafts counsellor at an all-girls' camp in the mountains of West Virginia. There, she meets girls and women from all walks of life with their own heartaches and triumphs. Immersed in this new camp experience, trying to form bonds with her fellow counselors while learning to be a trusted adviser for her campers, Nora distracts herself from her feelings, even during the intimate conversations around the nightly campfires. But when a letter from home comes bearing unexpected news, Nora finds inner strength in her devastation with the healing power of female friendship. Presented as Nora's camp journal, including Nora's sketches of camp life, scraps of letters, and spare poems, The Lightning Circle is an intimate coming-of-age portrait.
Literary Cultures and Nineteenth-Century Childhoods (Literary Cultures and Childhoods)
by Kristine Moruzi Michelle J. SmithLiterary Cultures and Nineteenth-Century Childhoods explores the construction of the child and the development of texts for children in the nineteenth century through the application of fresh theoretical approaches and attention to aspects of literary childhoods that have only recently begun to be illuminated. This scope enables examination of the child in canonical nineteenth-century novels by Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell, Charlotte Bronte, and Thomas Hardy alongside well-known fiction intended for young readers by George MacDonald, Christabel Coleridge, and Kate Greenaway. The century was also distinctive for the rise of the children’s magazine, and this book broadens the definition of literary cultures to include magazines produced both by, and for, young people. The volume examines how the child and family are conceptualised, how children are positioned as readers in genres including the domestic novel, school story, Robinsonade, and fantasy fiction, how literary childhoods are written and politicised, and how childhood intersects with perceptions of animals and the natural environment. The range of chapters in this collection and the texts they consider demonstrates the variability and fluidity of literary cultures and nineteenth-century childhoods.
Look Me in the Eye
by Jane Godwinrunning latedrop it off without meI type drop what off? I don't know what Mish is talking about.While I'm typing, another message appears. don't tell bellaBut I am Bella.Best friends Bella and Connie live on the outskirts of the city in an area that was once full of open fields and paddocks but is changing as the suburbs creep closer. And now there is Mish, Connie's cousin, who has to be included even though she is unfriendly and unpredictable. The pandemic lockdowns have lifted and the three teens are eager to explore their newfound independence. But with the world opening up, there has been a rise in surveillance, from apps that track their movements to voice recorders and hidden cameras. It feels like everyone is watching them. But when does 'watching' become 'watching over'?Do we have a right to know everything about those we love? Look Me in the Eye is a gripping tale of young teens navigating freedom and trust-building, privacy and secrets, in an era of parental surveillance.Praise for Jane Godwin's writing:'Fantastically tense in places, A Walk in the Dark is a great read for all kids ages 11 plus' Readings'Refreshingly unpredictable, bold and refuses to minimise the complex lives of [its] characters' Saturday Age'This book is a joy to read' CBCA Judges' report on When Rain Turns to Snow'Quality storytelling . . . gripping' The Australian Women's Weekly
A Love of Ice and Fire (Ice and Flames #1)
by Haimi SnownDiscover a riveting tale of power, love, and loyalties on a fantasy world, which will keep you wide awake. In a world dominated by powerful Ergys, Anahy is an insignificant Cocktail, a fusion of despised fire-wielding beings and powerless Nulls. Struggling to fit into either circle, her limited energy falls short for the former while proving excessive for the latter. Hoping to discover her place of belonging, Anahy seeks refuge on the frosty island of Held where she meets a group of powerful Ergys. Yet, as the web of deceit unravels, she discovers an unsettling truth with Sasha at its core. That stubborn and enigmatic Ergy is her ultimate nemesis. Can a mere Cocktail challenge the formidable powers of the Ergys? Will she be able to enjoy a love born of disappointment? And can she find freedom within the confines of an ice-bound prison?
Lucero: A sweeping and epic Dominican-inspired fantasy! (A Forgery of Magic #3)
by Maya MotayneThe thrilling finale to the #1 Sunday Times bestselling Nocturna trilogy! A sweeping and epic Dominican-inspired fantasy!A WORLD UNBALANCED. A VILLAIN RETURNED. A DESTINY REVEALED. In the aftermath of Sombra's return, the balance between light and dark magic has been destroyed and chaos has broken out in Castallan and around the world. Sombra's shadows have taken over to create monstrous versions of everyone Finn and Alfie love, and with war between Castallan and Englass looming, the prince and the thief must band together one last time - to save their entire world.To stop the magical imbalance, they must find the stone relics of Sombra's body before the god can unite the pieces and regain his full strength once more.But the laws of magic no longer apply, and with their own magic - and even the laws of time itself - drastically changing at every turn, Finn and Alfie are left on their own to stop Sombra and fulfill their prophecy before it is too late and the darkness reigns.Will they restore balance to their world or will its light be gone forever? Praise for Nocturna'A searing, magical Latinx-inspired fantasy' - Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns'Fantasy fans will welcome these flawed and multi-layered characters into their hearts.' Cinda Williams Chima, author of the bestselling Seven Realms series'If you want to get swept up in a story, pick this one.' New York Times bestselling author Margaret Rogerson
Lucero: A sweeping and epic Dominican-inspired fantasy! (A Forgery of Magic #3)
by Maya MotayneThe thrilling finale to the #1 Sunday Times bestselling Nocturna trilogy! A sweeping and epic Dominican-inspired fantasy!A WORLD UNBALANCED. A VILLAIN RETURNED. A DESTINY REVEALED. In the aftermath of Sombra's return, the balance between light and dark magic has been destroyed and chaos has broken out in Castallan and around the world. Sombra's shadows have taken over to create monstrous versions of everyone Finn and Alfie love, and with war between Castallan and Englass looming, the prince and the thief must band together one last time - to save their entire world.To stop the magical imbalance, they must find the stone relics of Sombra's body before the god can unite the pieces and regain his full strength once more.But the laws of magic no longer apply, and with their own magic - and even the laws of time itself - drastically changing at every turn, Finn and Alfie are left on their own to stop Sombra and fulfill their prophecy before it is too late and the darkness reigns.Will they restore balance to their world or will its light be gone forever? Praise for Nocturna'A searing, magical Latinx-inspired fantasy' - Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns'Fantasy fans will welcome these flawed and multi-layered characters into their hearts.' Cinda Williams Chima, author of the bestselling Seven Realms series'If you want to get swept up in a story, pick this one.' New York Times bestselling author Margaret Rogerson
Lunar New Year Love Story
by Gene Luen YangGraphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love.She was destined for heartbreak. Then fate handed her love.Val is ready to give up on love. It's led to nothing but secrets and heartbreak, and she's pretty sure she's cursed—no one in her family, for generations, has ever had any luck with love.But then a chance encounter with a pair of cute lion dancers sparks something in Val. Is it real love? Could this be her chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to live with a broken heart forever?
A Magic Steeped in Poison (The Book of Tea #1)
by Judy I. LinA #1 New York Times Bestseller!Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother."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.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. 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.Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison:A USA Today BestsellerA Publishers Weekly BestsellerAn ABA Indie BestsellerAn ABA Indies Introduce SelectionAn ABA Indies Next Pick"Beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados. I’ll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." —Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find"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." —Booklist, starred review
The Marble Queen
by Anna KoppA sapphic YA graphic novel with sword fighting, political intrigue and magic where the princess needs a marriage alliance for the welfare of her kingdom, but she unknowingly accepts a proposal from a mysterious country, having come not from the prince, but his sister.The Marble Queen is a YA fantasy graphic novel that&’s the political drama of Nimona meets the heartfelt romance of The Princess and the Dressmaker, but this time in a sapphic romance surrounded by a mist of magic.Princess Amelia&’s kingdom, Marion, is in shambles after months of their trade routes being ravaged by pirates. Now, it seems the only option left for her is to save it through a marriage alliance. When she gets an exorbitant offer from the royalty of Iliad—a country shrouded in mystery—Amelia accepts without question and leaves her home to begin a new life.But she lands on Iliad&’s shores to find that her betrothed isn't the country&’s prince, but the recently coronated Queen Salira.Shocked, Amelia tries to make sense of her situation and her confused heart: Salira has awakened strange new feelings inside her, but something dark hides behind the queen's sorrowful eyes. Amelia must fight the demons of her own anxiety disorder before she can tackle her wife's, all while war looms on the horizon.