2025

The enemy can be anyone, come from anywhere, and attack at any time. For fans of The Last Airbender and Air Awakens comes an exciting new fantasy infused with magic and romance. A young woman with Mage powers finds herself alone as she combats a secret organization of Mages attempting to conquer the land. When a prince steals her heart, the stakes grow higher and her desperation to keep him safe threatens her own life. Five elemental Mage races rule the land, Air, Fire, Earth, Water, and Aether; but none of them can get along. One secret organization is trying to bring them together, but for all the wrong reasons. Alisio Alisio Skylor, an Air Mage, has known about the “Society” for years and their attempts to control all elemental races. The problem is, she cannot stop them on her own. Using a disguise she spends her nights flying on rooftops, protecting a prince from an unseen enemy inside his court, and hoping that he can alter the balance of power. Esko Prince Esko has been blessed with a mysterious masked Mage, who’s rescued him on multiple occasions. After various clandestine meetings, he comes to terms with a threat within his government and his growing feelings for his rescuer. A royal, however, isn’t allowed to marry a commoner, especially one with a controversial background. Genre YA Romantasy Tropes Action & adventure, slow-burn romance, forbidden romance, masked lover, in disguise, commoner-royalty romance, sweet & clean. Triggers Triggers: No gore. Martial arts & mage combat, PG-13 appropriate. No sexual content. No cussing.

The smallest spark can bind two hearts . . . or start a revolution. In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, country bumpkin Small Sade needs a job—preferably as a maid, with employers who don’t mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot. But before she can be hired, she accidentally binds herself to a powerful god known only as the Crocodile, who is rumored to devour pretty girls. Small Sade entrances the Crocodile with her secret: she is a Curse Eater, gifted with the ability to alter people’s fates by cleaning their houses. The handsome god warns that their fates are bound, but Small Sade evades him, launching herself into a new career as the Curse Eater of a swanky inn. She is determined to impress the wealthy inhabitants and earn her place in Oluwan City . . . assuming her secret-filled past—and the revolutionary ambitions of the Crocodile God—don’t catch up with her. But maybe there is more to Small Sade. And maybe everyone in Oluwan City deserves more, too, from the maids all the way to the Anointed Ones. Fans of the Raybearer series, Howl's Moving Castle, and Beauty and the Beast will enjoy The Maid and the Crocodile–no prior knowledge of the Raybearer series necessary.

In the present, using a powerful technique to escape from his former comrades in the Black Order, Allen winds up taking himself and his surly frenemy Yu Kanda to Edinstown, England, where the story of Allen began. After sending a golem to find their allies General Tiedoll and Johnny Gill, Allen and Yu are confronted by a swarm of their long-time enemies, the akuma. In the past, the strange tale of Allen begins to unfold…

幼少のアレンは「赤腕」と呼ばれ、サーカス団で過酷な仕事を強いられていた。唯一ピエロのマナと犬の｢アレン｣だけが、優しく接してくれていたが…。そこに現れるクロス・マリアンとアポクリフォス。二人の出現が事態を大きく狂わせて…。アレンの壮絶な過去が語られる!!

Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned. Its magic outlawed; its royal family murdered down to the last child. At least, that’s what Sylvia wants people to believe. The lost Heir of Jasad, Sylvia never wants to be found. She can’t think about how Nizahl’s armies laid waste to her kingdom and continue to hunt its people—not if she wants to stay alive. But when Arin, the Nizahl Heir, tracks a group of Jasadi rebels to her village, staying one step ahead of death gets trickier. In a moment of anger Sylvia’s magic is exposed, capturing Arin’s attention. Now, to save her life, Sylvia will have to make a deal with her greatest enemy. If she helps him lure the rebels, she’ll escape persecution. A deadly game begins. Sylvia can’t let Arin discover her identity even as hatred shifts into something more. Soon, Sylvia will have to choose between the life she wants and the one she left behind. The scorched kingdom is rising, and it needs a queen. In this Egyptian-inspired debut fantasy, a fugitive queen strikes a deadly bargain with her greatest enemy and finds herself embroiled in a complex game that could resurrect her scorched kingdom or leave it in ashes forever.

After flunking out of university, PJ Norris has been given a new search a world newly-freed from an evil queen for more dragon shifters like himself. Along with his best friend Grant, they set out with nothing but an amulet and PJ's burgeoning dragon senses to guide them. The first stop is a former queenside stronghold of Gilramore, where townsfolk are being bothered by swarms of butterflies. The mayor and townsfolk swear there's no one with magic in their midst, but as PJ uncovers more of their secrets, he realizes the queen's grip might've not been as strong as advertised. PJ Norris and the Town with the Butterfly Problem is the first book in the Firewing Investigations series, a brand new cozy fantasy mystery set in the same world as the Weary Dragon Inn and Pobyd Perfections Bakery series. \- Books in the Firewing Investigations Series 1\. PJ Norris and the Town with the Butterfly Problem 2\. PJ Norris and the Village with the Gnome Dilemma 3\. PJ Norris and the Hamlet with the Monster Problem More to come in 2026!

One of America’s most influential Hispanics — 'Maria' on Sesame Street—presents a powerful novel set in New York's El Barrio in 1969 There are two secrets Evelyn Serrano is keeping from her Mami and Papo? her true feelings about growing up in her Spanish Harlem neighborhood, and her attitude about Abuela, her sassy grandmother who's come from Puerto Rico to live with them. Then, like an urgent ticking clock, events erupt that change everything. The Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group, dump garbage in the street and set it on fire, igniting a powerful protest. When Abuela steps in to take charge, Evelyn is thrust into the action. Tempers flare, loyalties are tested. Through it all, Evelyn learns important truths about her Latino heritage and the history makers who shaped a nation. Infused with actual news accounts from the time period, Sonia Manzano has crafted a gripping work of fiction based on her own life growing up during a fiery, unforgettable time in America, when young Latinos took control of their destinies.

Do you struggle with show, don't tell? You don't have to. Award-winning author Janice Hardy (and founder of the popular writing site, Fiction University) takes you deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of writing—showing, and not telling. She'll help you understand what show, don't tell means, teach you how to spot told prose in your writing, and reveal why common advice on how to fix it doesn't always work. With in-depth analysis, Understanding Show, Don't Tell (And Really Getting It) looks at what affects told prose and when telling is the right thing to do. It also explores aspects of writing that aren’t technically telling, but are connected to told prose and can make prose feel told, such as infodumps, description, and backstory. Her easy-to-understand examples will show you clear before and after text and demonstrate how telling words change the prose. You'll learn how to find the right balance between description, narrative, and internalization for the strongest impact. These examples will also demonstrate why showing the wrong details can sound just as dull as telling. This book will help Understanding Show, Don't Tell (And Really Getting It) is more than just advice on what to do and what not to do—it’s a down and dirty examination and analysis of how show, don’t tell works, so you can adapt the “rules” to whatever style or genre you’re writing. By the end of this book, you’ll have a solid understanding of show, don’t tell and the ability to use it without fear or frustration.

Yuma is the ancient seat of the elven kingdom of Shima. One that was built on the backs of human slaves. In the mines a young human, Cameleion, spends his days hauling gold for his masters. Though in all the horror he has found love with the elven princess, Urata Dymorys. She seeks to free his people, despite the opposition of her father and the council of elders. One day, an elder dragon descends upon the city of Yuma and threatens to render it to ash. The sudden attack allows for Urata to attempt an escape with Cameleion. With them caught in between the dragon and the elves, Cameleion awakens a dormant power. One that can help them escape at last from the oppression of Yuma, and out into a world of unknown dangers.

Torish discovered the danger of envy when he attempted to overthrow the righteous king, Karlek. Vihaa was his final destination, a barren wasteland where he would live out the rest of his days. But in his dungeon, a plan formed when Susan mysteriously came into his life, giving him a son named Tilif. Tilif escaped Vihaa, hoping to recapture his father’s glory. But his departure was anticlimactic when two elves shot arrows into his eyes. Now, with the help of Susan, goblins and poliths, Tilif is looking for a way to regain his eyesight and rescue his father. But those who are true to Karlek stands in his way. Jorsa, a blue elf, joins in an epic battle of good versus evil, where he gets thrust into a leadership role after Tilif kidnaps those whom he loves. It appears he’s all alone against forces beyond his strength. But when it looks like overwhelming odds, Lef, an Island dweller, comes to his aid. With Lef, Jorsa must rescue his friends, keep Tilif blind, and prevent his evil scheme of rescuing his father, Torish, from Vihaa.