This collection of short stories takes place before The Tears of Elios and answers some of the questions readers have posed.What really happened that night Nyelle was transformed?Why were shapeshifters hunted to near extinction?How did Kira meet Master Tyrrus?And what happened to Kira and Galen when the book ended?It contains a deleted scene, two brand new stories, and an epilogue to The Tears of Elios.

For nearly fifteen years, the people of Elgeus have believed the Raven Bringer was dead, the chaos and destruction of his reign a distant memory.They were wrong.Now he’s returned, intent on finishing what he started, beginning with the assassination of the young king. And this time, he’s not alone.It’s up to a disgraced knight and a semi-reformed thief to save the king, but in doing so, they risk exposing themselves to the executioner’s ax. And even if they succeed,...

Sora's life was full of magic—until she discovered it was all a lie.Heir to Mt. Fuji's spirit kingdom, Sora yearns to finally take on the sacred kami duties. But just as she confronts her parents to make a plea, a ghostly army invades the mountain. Barely escaping with her life, Sora follows her mother's last instructions to a heart-wrenching discovery: she is a human changeling, raised as a decoy while her parents' true daughter remained safe but unaware in modern...

Arden Soulbearer has fought a god, defeated a necromancer, and driven enemy invaders out of her homeland. Now, the only reward she desires is to marry the man who’s been by her side through it all--her knight protector, Dev. But with her happy ending almost in reach, an ancient crime returns to haunt them... and the punishment is Dev’s death. A century ago, a Soulbearer stole a sacred relic from the Ornathians, and now their king demands a sacrifice of Dev's blood to lift the bligh...

Here begins the epic saga of the Nameless Dwarf™The dwarves of the Ravine City have hidden away from the world above for centuries, but their self-imposed exile is about to end.Ravine Guard Carnac Thayn has always felt there was more to life than humdrum patrols and drinking in the local taverns. His pa says the blood of heroes flows through his veins, but it must have been diluted by beer.When Carn is called to a murder scene and pursues the assass...

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Alicia Rades creates an enchanting young adult paranormal series where friendships form with ghosts and a teen psychic uncovers mysterious secrets. This complete paranormal series bundle includes all four books in the Crystal Frost series—plus a Crystal Frost bonus short story!At age fifteen, Crystal Frost discovers she can see into the future, witness the past, and speak with the dead. Secrets begin to uncover themselves where...

An epic fantasy filled with adventure, intrigue, and romance from the New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Plain Jane, perfect for fans of Graceling by Kristin Cashore, The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson, and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo.When Princess Wilhelmina was a child, the Indigo Kingdom invaded her homeland. Ten years later, Wil and the other noble children who escaped are ready to fight back and reclaim Wil’s throne. To do so, Wil and her best friend, Melani...

2017 Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Winner in Young Adult-ActionThe King was dead.His body was found slain in his room, only months after his son had been brutally murdered. Skylar Mandolyn, his daughter, has now become the last heir to inherit the throne. But instead of becoming Queen, she has been imprisoned for helping in the escape of Sir Harlin Brien, her knight who was framed for the King's murder.Confined to darkness, Skylar's captors have gi...

Steal the bag. Don’t get caught. Repeat. Not the most glorious existence, but Krea likes it just fine.When Sorin, a cranky old soldier, barges in and decides to take over her life, Krea is less than enthused. Sure, he saved her from a brutal death at the hands of the guards, and he did stop decrepit faerie monsters from eating her. But declaring she isn’t human and dragging her through a cursed forest to the Royal City is going too far.Now, she is eyeball deep in magic wiel...

**“**An indulgently fun romp full of ‘lochness’ **monsters, tree trolls, and housekeeping pixies . . . a welcome twist on familiar fantasy themes.”—**Publishers WeeklyIt’s not as great as you’d think, living in a tourist town that’s known as “the most magical place in America.” Same boring high school, just twice as many monsters under the bridges and rival Families killing each other for ...

Tasked with an impossible mission, hunted by the very people he wants to protect, Yanko White Fox is the only one who can save his nation from famine and anarchy. Armed only with his fledgling skills as a wizard and accompanied by allies he’s not sure he can trust, he must track down an ancient relic before his enemies find it first. But countless obstacles stand in the way, including his mother. The deadly and infamous pirate Snake Heart cares nothing for the family—or the son—she abandon...

From New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima, this is a thrilling story of the unfathomable costs of war, the allure of dark magic, and two principled and conflicted characters drawn together despite everything they stand to lose.Alyssa ana’Raisa, the reluctant princess heir to the Gray Wolf throne of the Fells, feels more comfortable striking with a sword than maneuvering at court. After a brush with death, Lyss goes on the offensive, meaning to end the war that has...