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A Venom Dark and Sweet (The Book of Tea #2)
by Judy I. LinThe enthralling conclusion to Judy I. Lin's Book of Tea duology—#1 New York Times bestseller A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet—is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise to the dragon throne aided by the mass poisonings that have kept the people bound in fear and distrust.Ning, a young but powerful shénnóng-shi—a wielder of magic using the ancient and delicate art of tea-making—has escorted Princess Zhen into exile. Joining them is the princess' loyal bodyguard, Ruyi, and Ning's newly healed sister, Shu. Together the four young women travel throughout the kingdom in search of allies to help oust the invaders and take back Zhen's rightful throne.But the golden serpent still haunts Ning's nightmares with visions of war and bloodshed. An evil far more ancient than the petty conflicts of men has awoken, and all the magic in the land may not be enough to stop it from consuming the world...
Viewfinder
by Christine D.U. Chung Salwa MajokaA young space traveler happens upon Earth in the future in this gorgeous wordless adventure for fans of Shaun Tan. A transportive graphic novel for ages 6 to 9, perfect for Earth Day.A young space traveler visits Earth on a whim and finds a planet empty of people. She happens upon a strange contraption that contains images of what the planet used to be like, and using this viewfinder, she sees Earth as it was, juxtaposed against Earth as it is: abandoned, but still full of amazing things.Her adventure takes her to a museum full of hints about the planet&’s past and the strange glowing mushrooms that grow everywhere, a library that has become home to a variety of zoo animals, and a beautiful but crumbling space station from which she makes a daring escape. As she wanders, though, she sees signs that perhaps there is still someone here. A time capsule, a friendly cat and a makeshift railcar all add to the mystery . . . is she really alone?The lush and captivating art and subtle nod to stewardship in this wordless graphic novel will draw readers in and leave them with a renewed sense of wonder for the resilient and extraordinary place we call home.
Vigilance (The Fractal Series #3)
by Allen StroudThe stirring finale of The Fractal series which began with the much lauded Fearless and Resilient hard-sf masterpieces.&“Stroud raises fascinating questions about the politics of space exploration.&”– Publisher&’s WeeklyIn the aftermath of Phobos Station&’s destruction, sinister forces fight to control humanity&’s fragile first steps in colonizing other worlds. There are competing agendas at work. Some seek to overthrow the Corporations and Governments, others just want to see everything burn. In the midst of it all, Captain Ellisa Shann and her crew are fighting to survive and to unlock the secrets of a mysterious and ancient alien ship.Vigilance is the conclusion to the epic science fiction story that began with Fearless and continued with Resilient. What new revelations await in the ongoing Fractal Series?FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
A Vile Season
by David FerraroBridgerton meets The Bachelor in this queer regency romance of a vampire competing for the heart of a duke.After being run out of his castle by vampire hunters, Count Lucian encounters the god of vampires, Vrykolakas, while in hiding. Unhappy with how many vampires have been bested by hunters, Vrykolakas gives Lucian a test: Infiltrate the future duke’s marriage games as a suitor and uncover the clandestine vampire hunters Vrykolakas suspects lurk in their midst. The god strips Lucian of his immortality so he can walk amongst mortals—making him human for the first time in centuries. If Lucian succeeds, Vrykolakas will make him the most powerful vampire in existence, but if he fails, the god of vampires will torture him for the rest of his life.Unfortunately, Lucian isn’t prepared for the emotions that come with humanity, nor the treacheries of courting season with fellow nobles posing as friends, enemies, and wholly unsuitable romantic distractions. To win the life he wants, Lucian will have to decide if being a vampire is worth giving up the friendship and love he’s found.
Vilest Things: the fiercely addictive and gripping sequel to the epic fantasy romance sensation Immortal Longings (Flesh and False Gods)
by Chloe Gong** Endpapers available for a limited time only, pre-order to guarantee your copy now!**The games are over. Let chaos reign. Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne. Only Calla knows it isn't really August. Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla's betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August's body to survive, and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love awakens from a years-long coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy, chaos erupts. As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton will have to journey to the kingdom's furthest reaches to prevent anarchy - before their real identities are exposed . . .
Vilest Things: the fiercely addictive and gripping sequel to the epic fantasy romance sensation Immortal Longings (Flesh and False Gods)
by Chloe GongPRE-ORDER THE SEQUEL TO THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING EPIC FANTASY ROMANCE IMMORTAL LONGINGS NOW!The games are over. Let chaos reign.Romance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, electric enemies-to-lovers epic fantasy romance, inspired by Antony and Cleopatra.Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne.Only Calla knows it isn't really August.Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla's betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August's body to survive, and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love awakens from a years-long coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy, chaos erupts.As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton will have to journey to the kingdom's furthest reaches to prevent anarchy - before their real identities are exposed . . .READERS LOVE CHLOE GONG'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'5. big. shiny. stars. good f******g god dude she has done it AGAIN. NO MISSES. BANGER AFTER BANGER . . . AND I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LIVE AND BREATHE The Hunger Games so the second I saw this book I knew I HAD to read it and guess what? I was not disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!! (a must read for any chloe gong or any fantasy lovers!!)' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Vilest Things: A Novel (Flesh & False Gods #2)
by Chloe GongChloe Gong returns with power plays, spilled blood, and lethal romance in the thrilling fantasy sequel to New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller Immortal Longings, inspired by Shakespeare&’s Antony and Cleopatra.Calla Tuoleimi has succeeded in the impossible. Despite the odds, she has won San-Er&’s bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to Kasa&’s adopted son, August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne. Only Calla knows it isn&’t really August. Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla&’s betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August&’s body to survive and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love, the beautiful, explosive Otta Avia, awakens from a yearslong coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy&’s authority over Talin, chaos erupts. As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton must set their conflicts aside and head to the kingdom&’s far reaches to prevent anarchy...even if their empire might be better off burning.
Village Commander, The \ El comandante del pueblo (Spanish ed.): Una novela basada en la vida de Camilo Cienfuegos y su misteriosa muerte
by Mario EscobarEl autor bestseller internacional, Mario Escobar, regresa con la impactante historia de Camilo Cienfuegos, el héroe olvidado de la Revolución cubana.Camilo Cienfuegos fue un carismático revolucionario que se hizo amigo de Fidel Castro cuando empezaron las protestas para derrocar la dictadura de Fulgencio Batista. Siempre fiel a los ideales de la Revolución, Cienfuegos luchó al lado de Fidel, Raúl y el Che Guevara, y llegó a ganarse la simpatía del pueblo cubano gracias a su humildad y franqueza.Tras ganar varias batallas, la rivalidad entre Camilo y Fidel se fue acentuando y sus ideales se separaron. Las ideas pacifistas de Camilo le ganaron el afecto de la gente, pero la ambición de Castro por el poder absoluto y una secreta envidia de su fiel amigo lo borrarían de la historia.Cuando, temeroso de los designios de los Castro, Camilo decidió irse al exilio, un trágico accidente lo hizo desaparecer del mapa. Algunos creen que el avión en el que viajaba de regreso a la Habana, después de atender los últimos encargos de Fidel, fue derribado por un misil. Lo cierto es que no quedaron rastros de él ni de los supuestos testigos del accidente. ¿Algún día se sabrá la verdad? International bestselling author Mario Escobar returns with the powerful story of Camilo Cienfuegos, the unsung hero of the Cuban Revolution.Camilo Cienfuegos was a charismatic revolutionary who befriended Fidel Castro when protests began to overthrow the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. Always loyal to the ideals of the Revolution, Cienfuegos fought alongside Fidel, Raul, and Che Guevara, and won the sympathy of the Cuban people thanks to his humility and honesty.After winning several battles, the rivalry between Camilo and Fidel grew stronger and their ideals diverged. Camilo's pacifist ideas won him the affection of the people, but Castro's ambition for absolute power and a secret envy to his faithful friend would erase him from history.When, fearful of the Castro's designs, Camilo decided to go into exile, a tragic accident made him disappear from the map. Some believe that the plane in which he was traveling back to Havana, after attending to Fidel's last orders, was shot down by a missile. What is certain is that no traces of him or of the supposed witnesses of the accident were left. Will the truth be known some day?
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society
by C. M. WaggonerA librarian with a knack for solving murders realizes there is something decidedly supernatural afoot in her little town in this cozy fantasy mystery.Librarian Sherry Pinkwhistle keeps finding bodies—and solving murders. But she's concerned by just how many killers she's had to track down in her quaint village. None of her neighbors seem surprised by the rising body count...but Sherry is becoming convinced that whatever has been causing these deaths is unnatural.When someone close to Sherry ends up dead, and her cat, Lord Thomas Crowell, becomes possessed by what seems to be an ancient demon, Sherry begins to think she&’s going to need to become an exorcist as well as an amateur sleuth. With the help of her town's new priest, and an assortment of friends who dub themselves the "Demon-Hunting Society," Sherry will have to solve the murder and get rid of a demon.This riotous mix of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Murder, She Wrote is a lesson for demons and murderers alike: Never mess with a librarian.
Villains Academy (Villains Academy #1)
by Ryan HammondBeing BAD has never felt so GOOD! The first in a villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Don't miss the second installment, How to Steal a Dragon, out in October 2023, and the third installment, How to Win the Gruesome Games, out in April 2024! &‘Frightfully fun – Villains Academy had me cackling from the very first page!&’ Katie Tsang, co-author of the Dragon Realm series &‘I loved the spookily funny Villains Academy. It's a work of (evil) genius!&’ Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of RoarWelcome to Villains Academy – the most prestigious villain school in the ENTIRE land. You will either leave here as a fully-formed villain . . . or in tatters. It's werewolf Bram&’s first day at Villains Academy. He really doesn&’t feel like a villain at all, but the coveted Villain of the Week trophy is up for grabs, and Bram knows he&’ll have to dig deep. With the help of new friends Mona the elf-witch, Bryan the lion, Shelia the ghost and Tony the skeleton, can Bram find his inner badness and become the villain he's always dreamed of being?PRAISE FOR VILLAINS ACADEMY: &‘A charmingly villainous adventure about friendship, school and unspeakable evil. Hammond is an exciting new author-illustrator double threat.&’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God&’s Guide to Being Good &‘Criminally fun!&’ Danny Wallace, author of The Day the Screens Went Blank &‘Heart-warming and hilarious – Villains Academy is a spookalicious treat, set to terrify every other book on your shelf.&’ Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany &‘An absolute HOOT! Evil laughs aplenty!&’ Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of the Pizazz series &‘A joyful hug of a book with genuine warmth and heart.&’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear &‘A delightfully fun adventure with real heart and humour.&’ Benjamin Dean, author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow &‘Immersive, funny, and with a cast of scarily loveable characters, Villains Academy made me feel like I was IN the book!&’ Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls &‘A fabulously funny adventure. I want to enrol in Villains Academy!&’ Nick Sheridan, author of The Case of the Runaway Brain &‘Wickedly funny and full of quirky yet loveable characters.&’ Iona Rangeley, author of Einstein the Penguin &‘This is a brilliant, bonkers work packed with top-notch illustration.&’ Jack Noel, author and illustrator of the Comic Classics series &‘Full of wonderful characters, Villains Academy is such a FUN read!&’ Rikin Parekh, illustrator of The Worst Class in the World series
Viper: Enter an addictive world of sizzlingly hot paranormal romance . . . (The Dark in You #10)
by Suzanne Wrighth3>Enter an addictive world of sizzlingly hot paranormal romance . . .'Wicked banter and smexy scenes galore'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review on Hunted.........................The fantastic next instalment in the delicious DARK IN YOU series.Their bond transcends lifetimes, but there's nothing their enemies won't do to keep them apart. "You will be chained to him forever, and you cannot imagine what that will mean for you." Ella has been walking close to danger her whole life. As an incantor she uses her powers to protect innocents, often putting herself in harm's way. But she's never felt anything like the way her skin electrifies when a certain gang member - one rumoured to be a fallen archangel - locks eyes with her across a crowded bar. She can't help but feel like maybe he's been in her life before...Viper, president of the Black Saints' motorcycle club, carries heavy secrets. He has been searching for his mate across lifetimes. Now he's finally got her in his sights he'll do anything to keep her, even if that means destroying himself in the process. They took her from him once, he's not going to let it happen again. But as foes old and new close in, Ella and Viper's bond will be pushed to the limit. Will their love endure, or will they reach breaking point?.........................What readers are saying about Suzanne Wright:'The chemistry sizzles off the page' Netgalley review'Hot as hell . . . explosive' Netgalley review'It's been two minutes since my last fix and I need Suzanne Wright to give me more' Edgy Reviews'No words to describe how much I ADORE this extraordinary and magical read!!!' Gi's Spot Reviews on Burn'Sarcastic banter, a sexy alpha demon and his smart-mouthed heroine, an intense, highly passionate romance . . . I devoured this book from start to finish!' The Escapist Book Blog on Burn'Unique, original and very entertaining' Ramblings from this Chick.........................If you love this book, make sure you check out the rest of The Dark In You series - discover how this sizzling hot story began . . .BURNBLAZEASHESEMBERSSHADOWSOMENSFALLENREAPERHUNTED
Viper: Enter an addictive world of sizzlingly hot paranormal romance . . . (The Dark in You #10)
by Suzanne Wrighth3>Enter an addictive world of sizzlingly hot paranormal romance . . .'Wicked banter and smexy scenes galore'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review on Hunted.........................The fantastic next instalment in the delicious DARK IN YOU series.Their bond transcends lifetimes, but there's nothing their enemies won't do to keep them apart. "You will be chained to him forever, and you cannot imagine what that will mean for you." Ella has been walking close to danger her whole life. As an incantor she uses her powers to protect innocents, often putting herself in harm's way. But she's never felt anything like the way her skin electrifies when a certain gang member - one rumoured to be a fallen archangel - locks eyes with her across a crowded bar. She can't help but feel like maybe he's been in her life before...Viper, president of the Black Saints' motorcycle club, carries heavy secrets. He has been searching for his mate across lifetimes. Now he's finally got her in his sights he'll do anything to keep her, even if that means destroying himself in the process. They took her from him once, he's not going to let it happen again. But as foes old and new close in, Ella and Viper's bond will be pushed to the limit. Will their love endure, or will they reach breaking point?.........................What readers are saying about Suzanne Wright:'The chemistry sizzles off the page' Netgalley review'Hot as hell . . . explosive' Netgalley review'It's been two minutes since my last fix and I need Suzanne Wright to give me more' Edgy Reviews'No words to describe how much I ADORE this extraordinary and magical read!!!' Gi's Spot Reviews on Burn'Sarcastic banter, a sexy alpha demon and his smart-mouthed heroine, an intense, highly passionate romance . . . I devoured this book from start to finish!' The Escapist Book Blog on Burn'Unique, original and very entertaining' Ramblings from this Chick.........................If you love this book, make sure you check out the rest of The Dark In You series - discover how this sizzling hot story began . . .BURNBLAZEASHESEMBERSSHADOWSOMENSFALLENREAPERHUNTED
Viper: Enter an addictive world of sizzlingly hot paranormal romance . . . (The Dark in You #10)
by Suzanne Wrighth3>Enter an addictive world of sizzlingly hot paranormal romance . . .'Wicked banter and smexy scenes galore'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review on Hunted.........................The fantastic next instalment in the delicious DARK IN YOU series.Their bond transcends lifetimes, but there's nothing their enemies won't do to keep them apart. "You will be chained to him forever, and you cannot imagine what that will mean for you." Ella has been walking close to danger her whole life. As an incantor she uses her powers to protect innocents, often putting herself in harm's way. But she's never felt anything like the way her skin electrifies when a certain gang member - one rumoured to be a fallen archangel - locks eyes with her across a crowded bar. She can't help but feel like maybe he's been in her life before...Viper, president of the Black Saints' motorcycle club, carries heavy secrets. He has been searching for his mate across lifetimes. Now he's finally got her in his sights he'll do anything to keep her, even if that means destroying himself in the process. They took her from him once, he's not going to let it happen again. But as foes old and new close in, Ella and Viper's bond will be pushed to the limit. Will their love endure, or will they reach breaking point?.........................What readers are saying about Suzanne Wright:'The chemistry sizzles off the page' Netgalley review'Hot as hell . . . explosive' Netgalley review'It's been two minutes since my last fix and I need Suzanne Wright to give me more' Edgy Reviews'No words to describe how much I ADORE this extraordinary and magical read!!!' Gi's Spot Reviews on Burn'Sarcastic banter, a sexy alpha demon and his smart-mouthed heroine, an intense, highly passionate romance . . . I devoured this book from start to finish!' The Escapist Book Blog on Burn'Unique, original and very entertaining' Ramblings from this Chick.........................If you love this book, make sure you check out the rest of The Dark In You series - discover how this sizzling hot story began . . .BURNBLAZEASHESEMBERSSHADOWSOMENSFALLENREAPERHUNTED
Vivere nel passato (Le Cronache di Kerrigan: Gabriel #1)
by W. J. MayIl passato è una lezione. Il presente, un dono. Il futuro, una motivazione. Questo spin-off della serie Le Cronache di Kerrigan scritto da W. J. May, autrice best-seller di USA Today, può essere letto anche autonomamente. Come puoi costruire un futuro, quando una parte di te è intrappolata nel passato? I problemi di Gabriel Alden sarebbero dovuti finire. L'uomo che l'aveva ridotto in schiavitù era stato distrutto. La ragazza che avrebbe dovuto uccidere era diventata la sua salvatrice. Le persone tra le quali si era dovuto infiltrare erano diventate una famiglia. Allora perché, se tutti gli altri avevano avuto il loro lieto fine, lui non si sentiva parte di quella felicità? Ricordi dolorosi, ombre minacciose, segreti terribili lo tormentano senza sosta, lo seguono mentre gira per il mondo alla ricerca della verità. Riuscirà a scappare dal suo passato? Avrà mai l'occasione di costruirsi un futuro? Per quanto ancora potrà scappare, prima che i suoi fantasmi lo raggiungano? Una cosa è certa, i problemi di Gabriel sono appena iniziati...
The Volcano Daughters: A Novel
by Gina María BalibreraA MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • A searingly original debut about two sisters and their flight from genocide—which takes them from Hollywood to Paris to San Francisco&’s Cannery Row—each haunted along the way by the ghosts of their murdered friends, who are not yet done telling their stories&“Gripping and spellbinding...Unforgettable.&”—Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing Half • &“Stunning...A sweeping yet intimate look at love, sisterhood, and resistance in the face of devastation.&” —Charmaine Wilkerson, author of Black Cake • &“A bilingual, mythological, and original debut about resistance and survival.&” —VultureEl Salvador, 1923. Graciela, a young girl growing up on a volcano in a community of Indigenous women, is summoned to the capital, where she is claimed as an oracle for a rising dictator. There she meets Consuelo, the sister she has never known, who was stolen from their home before Graciela was born. The two spend years under the cruel El Gran Pendejo&’s regime, unwillingly helping his reign of terror, until genocide strikes the community from which they hail. Each believing the other to be dead, they escape, fleeing across the globe, reinventing themselves until fate ultimately brings them back together in the most unlikely of ways…Endlessly surprising, vividly imaginative, bursting with lush life, The Volcano Daughters charts a new history and mythology of El Salvador, fiercely bringing forth voices that have been calling out for generations.
The Volcano Daughters
by Gina María BalibreraA searingly original novel about sisterhood, art, and a community of women who refuse to be silenced. 'A gripping and spellbinding novel about a sisterhood ripped apart by violence, narrated by a ghostly chorus. An unforgettable debut.' Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing Half Nine-year-old Graciela is raised in the shadow of El Salvador's Izalco volcano, until the day she is taken to the capital city by the country's fearsome – and fearsomely superstitious – dictator, who believes her to be a muse capable of foreseeing the future. There, Graciela meets Consuelo, the sister she never knew existed. Consuelo is everything she is not – volatile, dreamy and teenaged – yet despite their differences, the sisters form an unlikely bond. When the dictator's brutality is finally unleashed, El Salvador is forever changed. Graciela and Consuelo survive the massacre, but most of their community are not so lucky. From San Salvador to Los Angeles, Paris to San Francisco, the sisters create a new future for themselves. But the story of those they left behind is not yet over. Their voices, once just a whimper, now shout louder than ever. Listen. * A Most Anticipated Book of the Year from Vulture and Electric Literature *
Voyage of the Damned: A Fantasy Novel
by Frances WhiteThe TikTok sensation from the UK has come to North America! A mind-blowing murder mystery on a ship full of magical passengers. If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor&’s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess&’s Mountain. Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing.All except one: Ganymedes Piscero—class clown, slacker and all-around disappointment.When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people and without a Blessing to protect him, Ganymedes&’s odds of survival are slim.But as the bodies pile higher, Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be. Can he unmask the killer and their secret Blessing before this bloody crusade reaches the shores of Concordia?Or will the empire as he knows it fall?&“VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED's endearingly quirky main character is the shining star of this magical, murderous, romantic romp through a fantasy world as colorful as it is captivating.&” ? Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of THE HURRICANE WARS
Voyage to Mermaid Mountain: A Wish Story
by Jack RyderWish fulfilment and magical mystery combine in this classic adventure and sequel to Wish as Pixie, Wyld and Nanny Monkton sail the seas in a pirate ship to find Mermaid Mountain and wish Pixie's parents home. Perfect for fans of Nanny McPhee and The Magic Faraway Tree.Pixie has lived with her eccentric grandma ever since her parents were lost at sea, but when she learns of a wish-granting mermaid, she sets sail on a pirate ship with Nanny Monkton, her friend Wyld and his pet talking frog, Pebbles, so she can wish her parents back. With the help of a magic coin, they travel the high seas, encountering shipwrecking storms, an island run by cats and a giant, friendly seahorse, but will they reach the mystical Mermaid Mountain in time? And can the mermaid's magic finally wish Pixie's parents home?
Vuelve a Mí (La Serie de Amanda Libro Uno #1)
by Ikechukwu Joseph“¿Cómo leíste mi pensamiento? ¿Dónde estabas cuando todos estos males me sobrevinieron? De todos modos, afirmaste que fuiste asignado para protegerme...” La ira de Amanda aumentó, así como el tono de su voz. El Sr. Familiar se levantó en defensa. “Nunca te abandoné ni por un minuto...” “¡Mentiroso! Sal de mi vista...!” pero ella bajo sus humos después de descargar sus frustraciones en el Sr. Familiar. Él era el único más cercano a ella ahora en sus momentos de profunda soledad. “¿Por qué me abandonaste como los demás?” Sus lágrimas fluían como un río. Ella estaba profundamente herida. “Nunca te abandoné ni lo haré. Eres una hija del destino. Estas destinada a descubrirte a ti misma y a tu destino por ti sola. Soy solo un guía y guarda. Soy muchas cosas para ti. Yo fui el Sr. Johnson, el pescador, cuando te perdiste en el mar. Estuve allí para detener al Sr. Ahab cuando intento viola...” Amanda se estremeció y volvió a su propio yo y sentidos. “¿Cómo supiste todos mis secretos... nadie más que...” “Yo fui el marinero desconocido que te rescató del accidente del mar. Instigué a Anita, la reclusa de la prisión a tomar la comida envenenada destinada para ti. Yo...” “Para, para, para.” La cabeza de Amanda se hizo gigante. Lloró aún más. Después de un largo silencio, levantó la cabeza y preguntó, “¿por qué no salvaste a Lucy, mi esposo y a otros en el accidente?” Hubo otro largo silencio. “Solo fui enviado para ti...” "Vuelve a Mí" (La Serie de Amanda Libro Uno) es la historia de una joven que encontró el amor en un aparente anciano. “Estaba dividida entre el hombre que amo y el futuro por delante mío -el hombre que no solo se robó mi corazón, sino también quitó mi soledad, depresión y aburrimiento de la vida. El oro que no podía encontrar en los jóvenes y exuberantes, en los fuertes y poderosos, en los ric
Walk the Web Lightly: A Novel
by Mary PascualNaya&’s family is all about heritage: their art, their traditions, their secret ability to see time. They expect her to follow in their footsteps, creating art and keeping their powers concealed. But she wants to be a doctor—and you can&’t do that if you&’re hiding all the time! When a chance to go to medical science camp comes up, her family disapproves, but Grandmother challenges her to a contest: if she can weave her soul wrap before the camp begins, she can go; if she fails, she has to say good-bye to her science dreams for good. With all of the knowledge of time at her fingertips, Naya is sure she can win. But someone is rigging events to learn her family&’s secrets—and it turns out that what she doesn&’t know could jeopardize everyone she loves.
The Wall (The Symbolism of Power #1)
by Cezara ZamfirTim, an eighteen year old teenager, lives a relatively normal life with his parents in an area called the Society, which is governed by a set of rules called the System. This world set at the beginning of the fourth millennium is one of the few habitable territories on Earth due to the devastation of World War III. Tim discovers that an impressively high wall stretches across the area, which he manages to pass through, and together with Hera and Castor - his new friends - he sets out on a quest for truth, making both friends and enemies, plotting and experiencing the political, spiritual and historical dimension of the Crowd, the world beyond the Wall. Faced with the confrontation of the two worlds, one question arises: will the truth emerge before the Crowd is destroyed?
Wander Lost
by Laura MartinFrom the critically acclaimed author of Float and Glitch comes a new stand-alone adventure full of humor and heart, perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Dan Gutman!Rhett and his brother, Nash, have never been allowed to play board games. It's their mom's most important rule; the twins don't know why, but they know not to push her on it.When their mom suddenly disappears, they're reunited with Ace, their long-lost grandfather, who reveals that their family is descended from a board game character who escaped his game and lived in the real world. Their family now has the ability to enter the world of any game they want—but this gift also comes with a price. A game character who’s wanted revenge against their mom for decades has finally caught her and is holding her hostage in the world of a game. Which game? That’s up to Rhett and Nash to figure out, even if it means breaking Mom’s most important rule.But as they learn to use their newly discovered ability, exploring new worlds and facing new challenges and risks, the brothers quickly realize that saving Mom won't be all fun and games. It’s game on… or game over.
The War of the Givens: The Silvers Book Three (The Silvers Series #3)
by Daniel PriceX-Men meets Blake Crouch in the explosive conclusion to Daniel Price&’s genre-bending Silvers trilogy about six extraordinary people whose fates become intertwined on an Earth far different from our own...one that is headed for utter destruction.It's been two years since the world collapsed in a sheet of light, obliterating everything on Earth...but not quite everyone. Saved from the apocalypse by three mysterious beings, sisters Hannah and Amanda Given were marked with silver bracelets, along with four other survivors from their native world, and transported to an entirely different Earth, a place where the fabric of time is manipulated by common household appliances. Afflicted with time-bending powers they never wanted, and on the run from unexpected new enemies, &“the Silvers&” embarked on a dangerous journey for survival across an alien America—a hunt for answers that bound the group like family while revealing the gravely sinister intentions of their so-called saviors. But their new Earth is about to suffer the same fate as the old one and the Silvers have only ten weeks to prevent it. Their one hope is to find the remaining survivors of their home world—a quest that will take them from Mexico to England to a radically changed Japan—to gain more allies for the final confrontation with the godlike beings who first brought them to this Earth. Failure will mean death for billions of people. But victory may come at a cost the Silvers can&’t afford.
The War of the Witches (Dragons in a Bag #5)
by Zetta ElliottThe witches are ready to go to war, but Jax and his friends are still searching for a path to peace. . . . In the epic series finale of Dragons in a Bag, friends and foes must unite to defeat the mighty Scourge before it drains all magic from the world.Jaxon could never have imagined the adventure that would start with an old witch called Ma and three baby dragons shipped to Brooklyn. Ever since he returned the dragons to the magical realm of Palmara, Jax has searched for a way for humans and magical creatures to live in harmony. But despite his efforts, an ancient monster has been released. The Scourge has defeated the powerful Guardian of Palmara and set its sights on the human realm.It takes just one stray spark to ignite a war. With the Scourge now free to move between realms, the witches are preparing for battle. Can Jax and his friends put the flames out before it's too late? Or will magic disappear from the world forever?
Warhammer 40,000 The Ultimate Guide
by Gavin Thorpe Guy HaleyThe first-ever Warhammer 40,000 encyclopedia is here.Dive into the vast universe of Warhammer 40,000 and explore miniatures from every faction, captured in all their glory through official photography. Follow key characters throughout the evolution of their models and experience in pinpoint detail the warriors who wage endless war across the ravaged galaxy of the 41st Millennium.Explore the Warhammer 40,000 universe and its factions in striking detail:The first book of its kind, this Ultimate Guide goes into unparalleled detail on the miniatures and lore of Warhammer 40,000 and is sure to delight long-time fans and newcomers alike.Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of beautifully shot photographs of Warhammer 40,000 miniatures that showcase fine details and intricate designs across each faction, from the mighty Space Marines to the ravenous Tyranids, foul Chaos Daemons, deathless Necrons – and more.Written by Guy Haley and Gav Thorpe – these prolific Black Library authors who are household names of Warhammer fandom walk you through this world with richly detailed descriptions and insights into the lore.Packed with insight into the game’s defining miniatures, Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide goes deep into the Warhammer 40,000 universe like never before. Whether you’re a new fan who wants a complete guide to the setting, a collector of miniatures, a follower of the lore, or simply looking to celebrate your favorite hobby, this must-have volume is an essential visual journey through the grim darkness of Warhammer 40,000.© Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2024