The box jumped. Boxes are not supposed to jump. It’s a law somewhere, I think. Maybe Guyana. Apparently not in New Hampshire, because the box kept jumping. All Katie Lin wants is to get away from the magic, mayhem, and the never-ending war of her family. Unfortunately, someone has other ideas, and sends her a box. A box that jumps. The tiny fire hazard inside sends her right into the path of a dragon war, the Crow King, and a reluctant elf prince, forcing her to admit that sometimes, running away doesn’t work as planned.

Need help? You probably shouldn't ask Grey. He’s a runaway Fey prince in New York City. He feeds on love like some kind of vampire. He really doesn’t like people. Then a monster hunts him down in late-night Manhattan, ruins his vacation, and forces him into the fight of his life. He’s marked, and monsters are coming for him. Grey had no plans to be a hero, but that doesn’t matter. Sometimes, no matter what you do, you aren’t the one pulling the strings.

Librarian's note: There is an Alternate Cover Edition for this edition of this book here. This cover edition is out-of-date. FRIGHTENED MONSTERS. STOLEN TIME. AND ONE SERIOUSLY UNDERESTIMATED DAMSEL. Katie ran from the magical world years ago. She never planned on being dragged back in by a prophesying clamshell. The seers believe she alone can prevent an apocalypse of ruined time and broken worlds. Bran the Crow King believes she can save him from his cannibalistic grandfather. Katie believes they’re all nuts. One thing is for certain: she’s not waiting around for help. Operation Katie Saves her Own Damn Self is officially on.

(This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B0082D9D3M.) The world I know is flooded. You don’t go in the water. You don't touch it. If you do, it will get you, drag you down, and you're gone. Four hundred years ago, the water was still blue. Four hundred years ago, no one had heard of Sundered Ones or the telepathic "claim" that enslaves them. Four hundred years ago, humans ruled the Earth. Now, the Earth drowns in black water that kills if touched, and humanity limps into its final hour. In a small boat, Harry searches for the Hope of Humanity, a machine that—according to legend—can save his people. Instead, he finds Aakesh: the most beautiful and terrifying Sundered One he’s ever seen. Claiming is Harry’s natural response—But mastery of this Sundered One comes at a price.