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The first book in a sweeping fantasy series full of political intrigue, betrayal, and a complex heroine battling in an Arabian folklore-inspired land. <BR><BR> "An enchanting world of tea magic and desert monsters …a fantasy you don’t want to miss." —Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom <BR><BR>"With vivid world-building and epic action scenes, Spice Road is a gripping fantasy adventure that YA readers are going to love!" —Lynette Noni, bestselling author of Shadow Reaper<BR><BR>In the hidden desert city of Qalia, there is secret spice magic that awakens the affinities of those who drink the misra tea. Sixteen-year-old Imani has the affinity for iron and is able to wield a dagger like no other warrior. She has garnered the reputation as being the next great Shield for battling djinn, ghouls, and other monsters spreading across the sands. <BR><BR>Her reputation has been overshadowed, however, by her brother, who tarnished the family name after it was revealed that he was stealing his nation's coveted spice—a telltale sign of magical obsession. Soon after that, he disappeared, believed to have died beyond the Forbidden Wastes. Despite her brother’s betrayal, there isn’t a day that goes by when Imani doesn’t grieve him. <BR><BR>But when Imani discovers signs that her brother may be alive and spreading the nation's magic to outsiders, she makes a deal with the Council that she will find him and bring him back to Qalia, where he will face punishment. Accompanied by other Shields, including Taha, a powerful beastseer who can control the minds of falcons, she sets out on her mission. <BR><BR>Imani will soon find that many secrets lie beyond the Forbidden Wastes—and in her own heart—but will she find her brother?<BR><BR>"An epic, sand-swept adventure." ―Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey<BR><BR> Read the Spice Road series:<BR>SPICE ROAD • SERPENT SEA • SPIRIT LANDS

The dazzling romantic fantasy world of House of Marionne continues in this dark and deadly sequel full of forbidden magic, devastating lies, and broken hearts.<BR><BR>The stunning first edition of Shadows of Perl will feature a beautiful designed printed case and metallic endpapers!<BR><BR>A must read for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bardugo, and Alex Aster.<BR><BR> <BR><BR> Unleash the darkness. Claim your power.<BR><BR>Quell Marionne’s explosive final Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing long buried secrets and her own deadly power. But she paid a steep price: her family and her love. Fleeing Chateau Soleil for House of Perl, for once Quell is celebrated instead of shunned. She has finally found somewhere to belong. But secrets lurk in every House, and Quell’s quest to find her mom threatens to lead her deeper into the shadows.<BR><BR>Assassin Jordan Wexton, second-in command of the Dragun brotherhood, must protect the source of all magic, the Sphere. Yet the biggest threat to the Sphere is Quell Marionne—the girl he loved, until she claimed the deadly, outlawed toushana. As the Sphere cracks and war brews among the Houses, can the only way to save the world be to kill his own heart?<BR><BR>Now, these two lovers-turned enemies must confront their competing ambitions and conflicting loyalties. Or die. The future of magic hangs on their decision.<BR><BR>An instant USA TODAY bestseller!

"If a door to the past appears in the heart of a legendary German castle, open it." -Marty McEntire, Europe for Americans Travel GuideWhen fifteen-year-old Birdie gets stuck at history camp with a bunch of other American kids whose parents would rather bum around Germany without them, she has no idea she'll be part of a local pageant aimed at bringing the medieval fortress to life.But Birdie is no ordinary camper: She's hiding an enchanted piece of glass that opens windows in time. Now, trapped inside a ruin deep in the land of legends and fairy tales - from an evil siren called the Loreley to a chess piece that bestows wealth and power - Birdie and her new friends must embark on a dangerous quest to solve a mystery, save a life, and tame the magic around them - before time runs out for good.Birdie on the Rhine is book two of the Birdie Abroad young adult series, where Back to the Future meets Enola Holmes. Perfect for fans of mystery, suspense, and fantasy!

A #1 New York Times Bestseller!<BR> <BR>The Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Iron is a Shadowhunters novel.<BR><BR>Cordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. She’s engaged to marry James Herondale, the boy she has always loved; she has a new life in London with her best friend Lucie; and she bears the sword Cortana, a legendary hero’s blade.<BR> <BR>But the truth is far grimmer. Cordelia’s marriage is a lie, arranged to save her reputation, while James remains in love with the Grace Blackthorn. Cortana burns her when she touches it. And a serial murderer is targeting the Shadowhunters of London, killing under cover of darkness, then vanishing without a trace.<BR> <BR>Now Cordelia, James, and Lucie must follow the trail of the killer through the city’s most dangerous streets. All the while, each is keeping a shocking secret: Lucie, that she is attempting to raise the dead; Cordelia, that she has sworn a dangerous oath of loyalty to a mysterious power; and James, that he himself may be the killer they seek.

Princess. Fugitive. Traitor. Rider.<BR>From bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis comes the complete set of companion novellas to the thrilling A Dance of Dragons series-a romantic fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore, Sarah K. L. Wilson, and Tamora Pierce!<BR>This bundle includes all four of the novellas following Princess Leena's side of the story as she teams up with Rhen and Jinji to end her father's reign and bring a new era of peace to her kingdom. These novellas take place parallel to the events in the three full-length novels in the series (The Shadow Soul, The Spirit Heir, and The Phoenix Born), and should be read in conjunction with or upon completing those three novels.<BR> <BR>THE GOLDEN CAGE (A Dance of Dragons Novella 1)<BR>In the land of Ourthuro, cruelty is a way of life. The king rules with an iron fist and no one dare defy him-no one except his daughter. Princess Leena is keeping a dangerous secret, she has fallen in love with a soldier and it would mean both of their lives if her father ever discovered their affair. But Leena will risk it all to be with the man she loves-her heart, her life, her freedom. And when her brother's birthday celebration takes a dangerous turn, Leena is forced to make a decision that will change the fate of her nation and eventually the world.<BR>The Golden Cage is a prequel novella to The Shadow Soul (A Dance of Dragons Book 1).<BR>THE SILVER KEY (A Dance of Dragons Novella 2)<BR>Taking place parallel to the events in The Shadow Soul, read Leena's side of the story as she teams up with Jinji to save Rhen's life and seeks to escape her father's hold once and for all.<BR>THE BRONZE KNIGHT (A Dance of Dragons Novella 3)<BR>Taking place parallel to the events in The Spirit Heir, read Leena's side of the story as she takes fate into her own hands while the city of Rayfort crumbles around her.<BR>THE IRON RIDER (A Dance of Dragons Novella 4)<BR>Taking place parallel to the events in The Phoenix Born, read Leena's side of the story as she seeks to end her father's reign and bring a new era of peace to Ourthuro.<BR> <BR>If you like rebellious princesses, forbidden romance, magic, dragons, and gut-wrenching twists, don't miss The Rebel Heart!

Atmosphärisch erzählt, gespickt mit literarischen Anspielungen - hier ermitteln Katzen mit krallenscharfem Verstand! Ein dreister Einbruch hält die Kratzburger Kriminalpolizei in Atem: Der Tresor der Mäusemixfabrik wurde des Nachts spektakulär gesprengt und klammheimlich durch die Abwasserkanäle abtransportiert. Eine Fährte lockt ins Amüsierviertel am Hafen. Spätestens als die Leiche des Barkeepers Morpheus im Wasser auftaucht, ist klar, dass die Verbrecherbande vor nichts zurückschreckt. Dem melancholischen Inspektor Mouse bleibt nichts anderes übrig, als über seinen Katzenschatten zu springen und ausgerechnet mit dem grobschlächtigen Oberinspektor Murr zusammenzuarbeiten ... Eine All-Age-Hommage auf den Detektivroman "Zu den großen Qualitäten der Schriftstellerin Caroline Ronnefeldt zählt ihre Fähigkeit, sich und uns Leser immer wieder zu überraschen. Das gelingt ihr auch mit 'Inspektor Mouse' - ein tierisches Vergnügen." - Denis Scheck

AFTER A NIGHT OF STORMY, HIGH-SEA BETRAYAL AND ADVENTURE BUZZBOMB, THE COCKROACH FROM SYDNEY AUSTRALIA, AWAKES ON A DESOLATE STRIP OF BEACH.Little does Buzz know he was not the only survivor of the prawn pirate attack on the cargo ship.A creature so crazed and ravenous that it dreams of nothing but chaos and destruction, has washed up along the same beach and been captured by a power hungry General.With its green glowing blood pulsing through the cane toad canons and stinkbug goo guns, the coastal farming villages are doomed.Hungry and half mad from drinking saltwater, Buzzbomb is surrounded by serpents and creepy crawlies that want to eat him. Then he stumbles upon Dust, the hidden village's warrior princess.Can Buzzbomb and Dust save the day before the monsoon hits and floods the grasslands, or has the ravenous horror whose glowing green blood is weaponizing the stinkbugs already won?One thing is for sure...When the monsoon comes, this terrifying beast will feed..."A fantastic array of imagination and narrative, blended with amazing artworks makes this one of the best illustrated novels on the market for 2023... Exceptionally awesome!" Matt, Indie Book reviewer

Fanny Fitzpatrick has the coolest best friend ever. Athena is smart, and pretty, and brave, and kind. Fanny loves her friend, but sometimes, she feels a little jealous of how perfect Athena is. But even "perfect" girls make mistakes, and Athena makes a big one when she accidentally turns the school bully into a cockroach. He was picking on their friend Gemma and Athena lost her temper and her magic powers just slipped out right in front of Fanny. Now Fanny knows that Athena isn't an ordinary girl - she's the reincarnation of a Greek goddess, powers and all - and now she needs Fanny and Gemma's help to hunt down the bully-turned-cockroach and turn him back into a human boy. Fanny doesn't want to spend all her time looking for a cockroach. She's got the Junior Miss Super Pretty Pageant to prepare for, if she can get over her stage fright. Besides, Athena's Dad, Zeus, has forbidden the girls from meddling with any more cockroaches or magic, and Zeus is a god you don't want to mess with. Fanny has to make a choice. Should she pursue her pageant dreams, or risk Zeus' wrath to find the cockroach-boy? What's the right thing to do? And how do you hunt down a cockroach anyway?

Una elección que delimita quiénes son tus amigos. Una elección que define tus creencias. Una elección que determina tus lealtades... para siempre. Una sola elección puede transformarte. En el Chicago distópico de Beatrice, la sociedad está dividida en cinco facciones. En una ceremonia anual, todos los chicos de dieciséis años deben decidir a qué facción dedicarán el resto de sus vidas. Beatrice tiene que elegir entre quedarse con su familia... y ser quien realmente es. Así que toma una decisión que sorprenderá a todo el mundo, incluida ella...

A gifted Thief and a mysterious Historian.A dangerous journey that will change their lives forever.Aeda is a gifted Thief with twice the skill of the other Thieves, but not even she expects to get caught by her latest mark.Gieral, from the legendary order of Historians, does not take favorably to having her rune essences stolen. She uses a runeword to bind Aeda to her, and together they set off for the Great Library where Aeda will be judged for her actions.Suddenly, Aeda is thrown into a strange new world of malevolent spirits, perilous landscapes, and terrifying beasts.Having spent her life confined to the coastal city of Biersport, stealing to survive, Aeda is uncertain if the mysterious Historian is her captor or her rescuer.She finds herself questioning where she truly belongs, especially when she is drawn into investigating the unexplained disappearances of several Historians.But even if Aeda somehow survives the dangerous journey and her judgement, can she ever hope to become more than a Thief?The Thief and the Historian is an epic quest about belonging and the power of history for young adult fantasy readers who love going on spellbinding adventures.

Fanny Fitzpatrick has the coolest best friend ever. Athena is smart, and pretty, and brave, and kind. Fanny loves her friend, but sometimes, she feels a little jealous of how perfect Athena is. But even "perfect" girls make mistakes, and Athena makes a big one when she accidentally turns the school bully into a cockroach. He was picking on their friend Gemma and Athena lost her temper and her magic powers just slipped out right in front of Fanny. Now Fanny knows that Athena isn't an ordinary girl - she's the reincarnation of a Greek goddess, powers and all - and now she needs Fanny and Gemma's help to hunt down the bully-turned-cockroach and turn him back into a human boy. Fanny doesn't want to spend all her time looking for a cockroach. She's got the Junior Miss Super Pretty Pageant to prepare for, if she can get over her stage fright. Besides, Athena's Dad, Zeus, has forbidden the girls from meddling with any more cockroaches or magic, and Zeus is a god you don't want to mess with. Fanny has to make a choice. Should she pursue her pageant dreams, or risk Zeus' wrath to find the cockroach-boy? What's the right thing to do? And how do you hunt down a cockroach anyway?

Spread to the corners of the world, Ayla, Ward, Cade, and Riona race against time to find the last pieces of the magical seod croí before Eoghan does. Freshly returned from the troll realm, Queen Ayla faces the mounting problems at the southern border. The Konevellians have stopped all shipments, and things are getting dire. She sends Ward to negotiate a peace deal - when he discovers the country seems primed to invade. Now the former farm boy-turned-captain must rally his troops to protect the kingdom from its greatest threat yet. In the fae realm, Riona struggles to keep the greater fae away from the newly-resettled trolls. The Erlking's edicts don't seem to be working as well as they used to, and her uncle Aldrick's power grows every day. Meanwhile, the wizard Cade has ventured south in search of the stone, and meets a captain who hails from his long-lost people. He climbs aboard her ship, hoping to get a ride back home, but she's got secrets of her own. The third book in The Seod Croí Chronicles takes readers on a journey over land, air, and sea as the quartet face their greatest challenge yet--all the while, keeping a wary eye on the horizon for Eoghan's treachery.