DESPITE HER ORIGINS WITH A “GOOD FAMILY,” BEAUREGARD LIONETT’S PENCHANT FOR TROUBLEMAKING WAS LEGENDARY.Frustrated with her father’s superstitious and controlling manner, Beau begins secretly selling the family vineyard’s wine to buyers around Wildemount. When her father discovers her criminal pastimes, his rage turns him against his own daughter—and turns her towards a life with the Mighty Nein!Join Critical Role cast members Marisha Ray and Matthew Mercer...

**Brought to you by Penguin.Uncover the lost years of Critical Role’s unrelentingly upbeat, undead spellcaster in this original prequel novel to Laudna’s adventures with Bells Hells.**For as long as she can remember, Laudna has had a friend. A mentor. A little voice whispering in her cropped ear, promising that, no matter how monstrous she becomes or how far she wanders, there will always be someone to guide her.And so, Laudna is content.But the tho...

Delve into the mind of Critical Role’s most charming villain in this original novel that chronicles Lucien’s early life and his fateful meeting with the Mighty Nein.Lucien has always been able to spin a bad situation to his advantage. From his childhood on the dangerous streets of Shadycreek Run to his years living off the grid and learning blood magic from the Claret Orders, the charismatic blood hunter will find a way to get the upper hand.When L...

**Brought to you by Penguin.Celebrate a decade of Critical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside** – and against – Vox Machina, with a foreword by cast member Liam O’Brien.In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina.Within its pages:• Shaun Gilmore

Uncover the lost years of Critical Role’s unrelentingly upbeat undead spellcaster in this original prequel novel to Laudna’s adventures with Bells Hells.For as long as she can remember, Laudna has had a friend. A mentor. A little voice whispering in her cropped ear, promising that, no matter how monstrous she becomes or how far she wanders, there will always be someone to guide her.And so, Laudna is content.But the thought of more—of life, ...

Celebrate a decade ofCritical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside—and against—Vox Machina, with a foreword by cast member Liam O’Brien.In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina.Within its pages:• Shaun Gilmore reflects on the life he has chosen, as told by

**Geek girls don’t cry . . . they get strong! Using examples from both real life and pop culture, entertainment writer Andrea Towers provides powerful tips on how women can overcome obstacles.“An enjoyable read for anyone interested in pop culture, with particular relevance to those working to overcome struggles.” —Booklist (Starred review)**What does it mean for a woman to be strong—especially in a world where our conception of a “hero” is still so heavily influen...