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The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang—a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette’s first love…and first betrayal. But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. As the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns—and grudges—aside and work together, for if they can’t stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule. Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Descendant of the Crane, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.

After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC–Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape—until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus. A flying demon feeding on human energies. A secret society of so called “Legendborn” students that hunt the creatures down. And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts—and fails—to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw. The mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory with a hidden connection: the night her mother died, another Merlin was at the hospital. Now that Bree knows there’s more to her mother’s death than what’s on the police report, she’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, even if that means infiltrating the Legendborn as one of their initiates. She recruits Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn with his own grudge against the group, and their reluctant partnership pulls them deeper into the society’s secrets—and closer to each other. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and explain that a magical war is coming, Bree has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth and whether she should use her magic to take the society down—or join the fight.

In the first book of a visionary fantasy trilogy with its roots in the mythology of Africa and Arabia, three women band together against a cruel empire that divides people by blood. Red is the blood of the elite, of magic, of control. Blue is the blood of the poor, of workers, of the resistance. Clear is the blood of the slaves, of the crushed, of the invisible. Sylah dreams of days growing up in the resistance, being told she would spark a revolution that would free the empire from the red-blooded ruling classes’ tyranny. That spark was extinguished the day she watched her family murdered before her eyes. Anoor has been told she’s nothing, no one, a disappointment, by the only person who matters: her mother, the most powerful ruler in the empire. But when Sylah and Anoor meet, a fire burns between them that could consume the kingdom—and their hearts. Hassa moves through the world unseen by upper classes, so she knows what it means to be invisible. But invisibility has its uses: It can hide the most dangerous of secrets, secrets that can reignite a revolution. And when she joins forces with Sylah and Anoor, together these grains of sand will become a storm. As the empire begins a set of trials of combat and skill designed to find its new leaders, the stage is set for blood to flow, power to shift, and cities to burn. Book One of The Ending Fire Trilogy

Aufeinanderprallende Imperien, verbotene Liebe und eine längst vergessene Königin, die dazu bestimmt ist, ihr Volk zu retten – Tahereh Mafis Auftakt einer epischen, romantischen Trilogie, inspiriert von der persischen Mythologie. Für die ganze Welt ist Alizeh eine entbehrliche Dienerin, nicht die lange verschollene Erbin eines alten Dschinn-Königreichs, die gezwungen ist, sich offen verborgen zu halten. Der Kronprinz Kamran hat die Prophezeiungen gehört, die den Tod seines Königs vorhersagen. Doch er hätte sich nie vorstellen können, dass das Dienstmädchen mit den seltsamen Augen, das Mädchen, das ihm nicht aus dem Kopf geht, schon bald sein Königreich – und die Welt – erschüttern würde. Perfekt für Fans von Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi und Sabaa Tahir: Dies ist der explosive erste Band einer neuen Fantasy-Trilogie der New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin und für den National Book Award nominierten Autorin Tahereh Mafi.

Acclaimed author Gloria Chao creates real-world magic in this luminous romance about teens who devote themselves to granting other people's wishes, but are too afraid to let themselves have their own hearts' desires—each other. Liya and Kai had been best friends since they were little kids, but all that changed when a humiliating incident sparked The Biggest Misunderstanding Of All Time—and they haven’t spoken since. Then Liya discovers her family's wishing lantern store is struggling, and she decides to resume a tradition she had with her beloved late grandmother: secretly fulfilling the wishes people write on the lanterns they send into the sky. It may boost sales and save the store, but she can't do it alone . . . and Kai is the only one who cares enough to help. While working on their covert missions, Liya and Kai rekindle their friendship—and maybe more. But when their feuding families and their changing futures threaten to tear them apart again, can they find a way to make their own wishes come true?

The New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth brings to life a highly romantic, Gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal. ​ Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family’s waning reputation, and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness. But when their mother’s restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes that the family she depends on could be in grave danger and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer. However, Signa’s best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself, a fascinating, dangerous shadow who has never been far from her side. Though he’s made her life a living hell, Death shows Signa that their growing connection may be more powerful—and more irresistible—than she ever dared imagine.

A dark and thrilling vampire romance set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series. Six months have passed since Célie took her sacred vows and joined the ranks of the Chasseurs as their first huntswoman. With her fiancé, Jean Luc, as captain, she is determined to find her foothold in her new role and help protect Belterra. But whispers from her past still haunt her, and a new evil is rising—one that Célie herself must vanquish, unless she falls prey to the darkness.

ماذا لو كان العالم بأسره أرضًا قاحلة ميتة ومحترقة؟ وليدو الضباب على مدى ألف عام، تساقط الرماد ولم تتفتح زهرة. وعلى مدى ألف عام، كدح السكا في البؤس وعاشوا في خوف. وعلى مدى ألف عام، حكم الحاكم الأعلى، «شظية اللانهاية»، بسلطة مطلقة ورعب مطلق، منيعًا بقدرة إلهية. ثم، حين كان الأمل قد ضاع منذ زمن طويل حتى لم تبقَ منه ذكرى، أعاد رجل نصف سكا، مثقل بالندوب ومحطم القلب، اكتشافه في أعماق أكثر سجون الحاكم الأعلى جحيمًا. «انكسر» كيلسير واكتشف في نفسه قوى أحد وليدي الضباب. وكان لصًا بارعًا وقائدًا بالفطرة، فوجه مواهبه إلى أعظم عملية سطو، يكون الحاكم الأعلى نفسه هدفها. جنّد كيلسير نخبة العالم السفلي، أذكى مستخدمي الألومانسية وأكثرهم جدارة بالثقة، يملك كل واحد منهم إحدى قواه العديدة، ويستمتع جميعهم بتحدٍّ كبير المخاطر. ثم يكشف كيلسير عن حلمه الأسمى: ليس مجرد أعظم سرقة في التاريخ، بل إسقاط المستبد الإلهي. لكن حتى مع أفضل عصابة إجرامية جُمعت على الإطلاق، تبدو خطة كيل أشبه بمحاولة ميؤوس منها، إلى أن يجلب الحظ إلى حياته فتاة رثة تُدعى فين. ومثل كيل، هي يتيمة نصف سكا، لكنها عاشت حياة أقسى بكثير. تعلمت فين أن تتوقع الخيانة من كل من تقابله. وسيتعين عليها أن تتعلم الثقة إذا كان كيل سيساعدها على إتقان قوى لم تحلم بها يومًا. يتجرأ براندون ساندرسون، أحدث أساتذة سرد الحكايات في الفانتازيا ومؤلف روايته الأولى المشهود لها «إلانتريس»، على قلب هذا النوع رأسًا على عقب بطرح سؤال بسيط: ماذا لو أخفق البطل الذي تنبأت به النبوءة في هزيمة سيد الظلام؟ ستُوجد الإجابة في ثلاثية «ميستبورن»، ملحمة من المفاجآت تبدأ بالكتاب بين يديك. لن تعود الفانتازيا كما كانت أبدًا.

Fitz ist ein königlicher Bastard, der in die Welt hinausgestoßen wird und nur in seiner magischen Verbindung zu Tieren Trost und Gesellschaft findet. Doch als Fitz in den königlichen Haushalt aufgenommen wird, muss er seine alten Gewohnheiten aufgeben und ein neues Leben erlernen: den Umgang mit Waffen, das Schreiben, höfische Umgangsformen – und wie man einen Mann heimlich tötet. Währenddessen verwüsten Räuber die Küsten und lassen die Menschen geschmiedet und seelenlos zurück. Als Fitz zum Mann heranwächst, muss er sich seiner ersten furchterregenden Mission stellen, einer Aufgabe, die für ihn selbst ebenso riskant ist wie für sein Ziel: Fitz ist eine Bedrohung für den Thron … doch er könnte auch der Schlüssel zur Zukunft des Königreichs sein.

Ein reichlich einfallsreicher Roman über einen jahrhundertealten Vampir, eine verzauberte Hexe und das geheimnisvolle Manuskript, das sie zusammenführt. Tief in den Magazinbeständen der Bodleian Library in Oxford ruft die junge Wissenschaftlerin Diana Bishop im Zuge ihrer Forschungen unwissentlich ein verzaubertes alchemistisches Manuskript herbei. Als Nachfahrin einer alten und angesehenen Hexenlinie will Diana nichts mit Zauberei zu tun haben; nach einem heimlichen Blick und einigen Notizen verbannt sie das Buch daher zurück ins Magazin. Doch ihre Entdeckung versetzt eine fantastische Unterwelt in Aufruhr, und bald fällt eine Horde von Dämonen, Hexen und Vampiren in die Bibliothek ein. Diana ist über einen begehrten Schatz gestolpert, der seit Jahrhunderten verschollen ist – und sie ist das einzige Geschöpf, das seinen Zauber brechen kann. Die Debütautorin Deborah Harkness hat eine fesselnde, süchtig machende Lektüre geschaffen, die zu gleichen Teilen Geschichte und Magie, Romantik und Spannung vereint. Diana ist eine mutige Heldin, die in dem Vampirgenetiker Matthew Clairmont ihresgleichen findet und ihm allmählich näherkommt, während ihre Allianz sich zu einer Intimität vertieft, die uralte Tabus verletzt. Diese kluge, anspruchsvolle Geschichte erinnert an die Romane von Anne Rice, ist jedoch ebenso zeitgenössisch und sinnlich wie die Twilight-Reihe – mit einer Extraportion historischem Realismus.

Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But it’s not a skill that she’s ever taken seriously. That is, until the FBI come knocking: they’ve begun a classified program that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie. What Cassie doesn’t realize is that there’s more at risk than a few unsolved homicides—especially when she’s sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Sarcastic, privileged Michael has a knack for reading emotions, which he uses to get inside Cassie’s head—and under her skin. Brooding Dean shares Cassie’s gift for profiling, but keeps her at arm’s length. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms closer than Cassie could ever have imagined. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive.

A revenge that will consume her. A love that will ruin her. Emelina Flores has nothing. Her home in Ruina has been ravaged by war. She lacks the powers of her fellow Ruined. Worst of all, she witnessed her parents’ brutal murders and watched helplessly as her sister, Olivia, was kidnapped. But because Em has nothing, she has nothing to lose. Driven by a blind desire for revenge, Em sets off on a dangerous journey to the enemy kingdom of Lera. Somewhere within Lera’s borders, Em hopes to find Olivia. But in order to find her, Em must infiltrate the royal family. In a brilliant, elaborate plan of deception and murder, Em marries Prince Casimir, next in line to take Lera’s throne. If anyone in Lera discovers Em is not Casimir’s true betrothed, Em will be executed on the spot. But it’s the only way to salvage Em’s kingdom and what is left of her family. Em is determined to succeed, but the closer she gets to the prince, the more she questions her mission. Em’s rage-filled heart begins to soften. But with her life—and her family—on the line, love could be Em’s deadliest mistake.

Almost twenty years after the barrier between Earth and the Otherworld fell in the Fae Wars, Budapest is balancing on the precipice. A battle for dominance is brewing between the elite fae and the privileged humans in Eastern Europe. The prejudice between the sides is bubbling with hate and violence. Nineteen-year-old human, Brexley, has grown up in privilege, but not without heartbreak. After being orphaned, she is taken in by General Markos, living in a walled city rife with power grabs and ruthless political games. Then one night the course of her life changes, and Brexley is thrown into the most feared prison in the east. Halalhaz, the House of Death—where you go in but don’t come out. She must learn to live with the worst of fae and human criminals. The rule of hierarchy puts humans on the bottom, where the only way to survive each day is to make alliances with the fae. Here she meets the sexy, vicious legend, Warwick Farkas. A myth among man and fae. He is as brutal, cruel, arrogant, and as lethal as the lore says he is, ruling the prison with unchallenged authority. Brexley can’t deny an intense draw to him, one that might cost her life. If The Games don’t take her out first—A fight to the death where only one survives.

The elves come for two things: war and wives. In both cases, they come for death. Three-thousand years ago, humans were hunted by powerful races with wild magic until the treaty was formed. Now, for centuries, the elves have taken a young woman from Luella's village to be their Human Queen. To be chosen is seen as a mark of death by the townsfolk. A mark nineteen-year-old Luella is grateful to have escaped as a girl. Instead, she's dedicated her life to studying herbology and becoming the town's only healer. That is, until the Elf King unexpectedly arrives... for her. Everything Luella had thought she'd known about her life, and herself, was a lie. Taken to a land filled with wild magic, Luella is forced to be the new queen to a cold yet blisteringly handsome Elf King. Once there, she learns about a dying world that only she can save. The magical land of Midscape pulls on one corner of her heart, her home and people tug on another... but what will truly break her is a passion she never wanted. A Deal with the Elf King is a complete, stand-alone novel, inspired by the tales of Hades and Persephone, as well as Beauty and the Beast, with a "happily ever after" ending. It's perfect for fantasy romance fans looking for just the right amount of steam and their next slow-burn and swoon-worthy couple.

A betrayal. A deadly secret. An unlikely ally. Valerie Darkmore’s entire life has been building up to this moment—her initiation into the Marionettes, the prestigious league of witches sworn to serve the vampires. As one of the last remaining blood witches, her spot is almost guaranteed. At least, so she’d thought. The academy is full of sabotage and secrets as the tasks begin, and Valerie quickly realizes she has more than her spot on the line. Her survival seems just as uncertain. The closer she gets to the final trial, the more she learns everything—and everyone—around her isn’t quite what it seems.

Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind. Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor's son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos. A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm. Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting, romantic duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.

Beneath the glittering façade of Satiros’ elven court hides a deadly game of power and betrayal, and no one can escape its grasp. Eri Leigh’s "A Queen’s Game" takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a world where politics, magic, and revenge collide with disastrous consequences. As war breaks out between nations, Marietta’s abduction by an elven lord thrusts her into the center of the conflict. Forced to choose between freedom and vengeance, Marietta’s fate becomes intertwined with those of Queen Valeriya and Lady Elyse, two powerful women with their own ambitions and secrets. When Queen Valeriya uncovers Marietta’s past, she finds a secret that will aid her in her plot to usurp her husband and seize control of the throne. However, the queen’s actions have unforeseen consequences that will forever alter the future of Satiros. Lady Elyse, with her innate ability to wield aithyr, garners attention when the King discovers her interest in magic, but she must navigate a complicated web of love and loyalty as a flirtatious foreign lord vies for her affection, putting her loyalties to the ultimate test. As the fate of Satiros hangs in the balance, Marietta, Valeriya, and Elyse must navigate the treacherous waters of court life, grappling with questions of trust and betrayal. Will their choices lead to their salvation or their downfall? A Queen’s Game is a gripping tale of power, politics, and passion that will leave you guessing until the very last line. If you love "Game of Thrones" and the TV show "Reign," then you won’t want to miss this epic adventure. Grab your copy of A Queen’s Game today and experience the magic for yourself.

Miss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to spend the summer in America's most exclusive town. She suddenly finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant matchmaker. Tasked with the daunting prospect of attaining advantageous matches for her clients, Gwendolyn soon finds herself in the company of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond irritating. Walter Townsend is reluctantly in search of a wife for the sake of his unruly motherless children who cannot keep a governess for long. What he wasn't expecting was Miss Brinley, an amateur matchmaker who turns his quest for a new wife into a complete and utter debacle. Constantly besieged by society ladies on a mission to win his affection, Walter must find a way to overcome their inundating attention—and his unexpected attraction toward Gwendolyn. The more time they spend together throughout the Newport Season, the harder it is for Gwendolyn to find Walter a wife when she realizes his perfect match might be . . . her.

Gladiator meets Dungeons and Dragons in this searingly hot and dangerously addictive New Adult fantasy romance from award-winning author Cecy Robson, where one man must fight to become the next Bloodguard if he hopes to save his family—and his new love.

Effy Sayre hat schon immer an Märchen geglaubt. Sie hatte keine Wahl. Seit ihrer Kindheit wird sie von Visionen des Feenkönigs heimgesucht. Trost findet sie nur auf den Seiten von Angharad – dem geliebten Epos des Autors Emrys Myrddin über ein sterbliches Mädchen, das sich in den Feenkönig verliebt und ihn schließlich zerstört. Effys zerfleddertes, eselsohriges Exemplar ist alles, was sie während ihres erdrückenden ersten Semesters an Llyrs renommierter Architekturhochschule über Wasser hält. Als Myrddins Familie einen Wettbewerb zur Gestaltung des Hauses des verstorbenen Autors ankündigt, ist Effy sicher, dass dies ihre Bestimmung ist. Doch Hiraeth Manor ist eine unmögliche Aufgabe: ein modriges, verfallenes Anwesen, das kurz davor steht, in ein hungriges Meer zu stürzen. Und als Effy dort ankommt, stellt sie fest, dass sie nicht die Einzige ist, die dort vorübergehend ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Preston Héloury, ein steifer junger Literaturwissenschaftler, untersucht Myrddins Unterlagen und ist entschlossen zu beweisen, dass ihr Lieblingsautor ein Betrüger ist. Während die beiden rivalisierenden Studierenden das Vermächtnis des zurückgezogen lebenden Autors untersuchen und anhand seiner Briefe, Bücher und Tagebücher Hinweise zusammensetzen, entdecken sie, dass nicht nur dem Fundament des Hauses nicht zu trauen ist. Dunkle Kräfte, sowohl sterbliche als auch magische, verschwören sich gegen sie – und die Wahrheit könnte sie beide ins Verderben stürzen.

Four beastly princes. One awkward bookworm. An enchanted world of fae, magic, and danger. I’ve always loved fairytales. I never imagined I'd actually be in one. When my father wanders into the enchanted realm of the fae, I know I have to go after him. And when he gets imprisoned, I'll do anything to save him... Even trade my freedom for his. I had no idea I'd end up imprisoned by four sexy fae who turn into beasts at night. I have to win my freedom, and that means making a bargain with them. They must find their mates in order to break the curse. If I can help them do that, they'll set me free. Sounds simple, right? It's not. Because against my better judgment, I'm starting to fall for these beastly princes. One is smart and sweet, the other mysterious and deadly, another flirty and confident, and the last prince... He's handsome, strong, has a wicked temper, and is dead-set against breaking the curse. Why does he want to keep me here forever? But it's not just my freedom on the line. If I don't break the princes' curse soon, all the magic in the Enchanted Vale will be stolen by the evil—and stupidly hot—Prince of Thorns. And I'm not letting my princes stay cursed. Not after I've fallen in love with them. BONDED BY THORNS is a steamy adult Beauty and the Beast retelling set in a fantasy fae realm. In this version, our beautiful bookworm doesn't have to choose between the four sexy fae princes. It is a full-length novel that ends on a cliffhanger. It includes MF and MM content. It is intended for mature readers only.

A woman on the run. A crew of Viking mercenaries. A forbidden romance. And the secret which could destroy them all. Silla Nordvig is running for her life. The Queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous travel the treacherous Road of Bones–a thousand-mile stretch haunted by warbands, creatures of darkness, and a mysterious murderer–and go to Kopa, where a shield-house awaits her. After barely surviving the first stretch of road, a desperate Silla sneaks into a supply wagon belonging to the notorious Bloodaxe Crew. To make it to Kopa, she must win over Axe Eyes, the brooding leader of the Crew, while avoiding the Wolf, his distractingly handsome right-hand man. But the queen’s ruthless assassin has other plans and hunts Silla obsessively. Will Silla make it safely to Kopa? Or will she fall prey to the perils of the Road of Bones? Featuring an immersive world blending fairy tale with Vikings, The Road of Bones leads you on an adrenaline-fueled chase with fun banter and a slow-building enemies to lovers romance. The first book in the Ashen Series, you are one click away from reading it today!

Emilie I never asked to marry King Cyrus, the ruler of the neighboring realm. But after his wife passed away, my parents saw an opportunity to gain his favor. They didn’t hesitate to offer my hand in marriage. Despite the circumstances, I’m determined to make the best of the situation. After all, becoming royalty comes with plenty of advantages. But first I’ll have to get past an unexpected obstacle—the king’s brother, Ladon. Ladon I’ll do anything to protect my family, even if it means sabotaging my brother’s upcoming marriage. I know the truth—that Emilie is a money\-hungry opportunist who is unfit to be the queen. I'll do whatever it takes to see their engagement come to an end. She thought she was entering paradise, but I’m going to give her hell. Until disaster strikes... Now, we only have each other. Working together might be the only way to survive the twisted games we’ll be forced to play. Author’s Note: Nights of Obedience is the first book in the Vines \& Venom duet, a spicy, enemies\-to\-lovers romantasy. This book features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. For a complete list of content warnings, check the author’s website.

An orphan. An outcast. A prince. And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees. Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite. Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down\-on\-her\-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she's willing to give up. QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he’s loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need. Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives―and their hearts. Literally.

Loyalty and love can ruin you. But hope is the deadliest of all. For ten years Demitria Collins has fought the creatures of nightmares to protect the one person she has left. With a rising string of demon attacks on the forefront, she knows it’s only a matter of time until they’re next. But when a routine patrol goes awry, and Demitria has a fated encounter with the legendary Horsemen known as War, everything she fought for is threatened. Including her life. Kellan, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, has been sent to Earth by the High Council of Eden to restore the balance with his siblings. Dispatched on their newest assignment, he expected the task to be simple. Not for his charge to be human. When a split second decision leaves even more blood on his hands, Kellan has questions for the council– Ones they won't answer. The warrior should embody everything Demitria hates, but a growing darkness forces them into an unlikely allegiance to uncover a deadly truth. When an inexplicable pull complicates matters even worse, and that unyielding hostility turns into something beautiful and fiery that breaks through every belief they’ve ever had, both know the consequences will be deadly. But together, they might stand a chance to restore order before the ultimate destruction of a planet that she, and the High Council, hold dear. BLOOD & WAR is a new adult romantasy by debut author Belle Walker. Combining the epic journey and heart stopping romance of A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES, the scorching spice from FALL OF RUIN AND WRATH, and the dark vibes of SUPERNATURAL, this story will appeal to fans of heated romance with high stakes!

This stunning slow-burn romantasy follows a fated pair who uncover a world-changing secret and are thrust into a violent class war, navigating love, loss, and devastating betrayals. Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are twelve years old when they are whisked away from the shadows of their disenfranchised mining towns to dazzling Belavere City to discover their magical potential. Those who pass Belavere’s test will become Artisans, wielders of powerful elemental magic destined to fulfill the city’s grand ambitions. For Nina, the Artisan School symbolizes a dream and an escape from her harsh reality, while Patrick yearns to return to his Craftsman family, whose extraordinary physical strength serves the idium mines keeping the city alive. And then they uncover a devastating truth: Artisans aren’t born, they’re chosen. They part ways on very different paths, leaving them to carry the burden of this secret alone. In the years that follow, a Craftsman revolution ignites, thrusting Nina and Patrick into opposing factions of a brewing war. Now an elite Artisan with the very rare talent for charming earth, Nina has turned her back on the fight, haunted by the loss of her found family. But fate intervenes when she is captured by Patrick’s rebel group. Despite the years and conflict that separates them, Patrick hasn’t forgotten Nina. He desperately seeks her help for a mission that could shift the tides against Belavere City. Reluctantly, she agrees, battling the sparks flying between them. But when Nina’s first love reappears, asking her to betray Patrick for the sake of the Artisans, Nina faces an impossible choice that could alter the fate of their world.