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With the castle walls bearing down on her and a forced marriage fast-approaching, Iellieth Amastacia is out of escape routes… Until her elven father's amulet whisks her off to a frozen mountainside and the ancient warrior waiting to be awakened within.Fate binds Iellieth and Marcon Colabra together, just as a magical curse binds Marcon to her amulet. Being trapped together isn't enough, as the forgotten warrior isn't the only dormant force awakening to this new world.A fall...

Cassandra, the goddess of fate, has often gifted her Chosen with prophetic visions, tellings of what is, was, and could yet be. Each Chosen must chart her own course through these tales, slowly coming to understand the narrative behind her Sight, what is for her to interpret and what is merely for her to See.The goddess of fate keeps her own counsel. She alone can tell why some, by their innate nature, change the weave of fate, while others simply follow the course...

The story of how it all began...Dorric Themear has experienced the giddy flutterings of new love before. But not like this. Behind the sapphire eyes of Lady Emelyee Amastacia lies a long-awaited destiny that neither of them can sense or stop.However, forces darker than Emelyee’s husband are prepared to stand in their way.Ridel, one of Lucien’s most trusted servants, is less than enthused about her assignment to watch the lovers. If only her master h...

If you think cats and water don’t mix, think again.Plunge into worlds of piratical cats: some selfish, some mischievous, all fond of hitting the catnip stash. From ships on the deep blue sea, to ships flying through the depths of space, and even visiting from beyond the veil, these cats are determined and on a mission.Featuring thirteen "tails" of adventure-loving cats, puns, and fun by: Megan Fennell; S.G. Wong; Rebecca Brae; Grace Bridges; Lizz Donnelly; Blake Liddell; Fr...

X Marks More Than One SpotEnter a world of Barking Buccaneers, where piratical dogs sail the seas, seeking one tail-chasing adventure after another. Whether dealing with sea monsters, the doldrums, or bitter betrayal, these dogs have a true nose for adventure and always dig up their buried treasure.Featuring thirteen daring “tails” of dogs, puns, and fun by: Chadwick Ginther; Jennifer Lee Rossman; Meghan Beaudry; Kristen Brand; Richard Lau; V.F. LeSann; Alice Dryden; Melani...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two teen girls fall in love and fight for survival in an abandoned bookstore as they prepare for the end of the world in "the snarky sapphic dystopian of our dreams" (Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do).A YALSA BEST FICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS BOOK OF THE YEAR*“A thoroughly original, intimate, and sometimes harrowing meditation on survival, forgiveness, and learning how to love again at ...

★★★★★ 'An intoxicating blend of romance, mystery, and magic'1919 May DayKit Arton-Price should be celebrating. It's his engagement party and, unlike many young men of his generation, he survived The Great War. Whilst his fiancée, Adelaide, is dancing with one of their guests, the enigmatic Mr Wilde, the scars on Kit's face bear the heavy toll of battle – and the scars on his heart bear a secret he's been forced to carry in silence.In the morning, Ad...

**The true hero of The Wizard of Oz takes center stage in this brilliant, delightfully snarky reimagining from the author of The Library of the Unwritten.“Heartfelt and often hilarious. . . . Toto takes his place among the pantheon of Very Good literary canines.”—The Washington Post**I was mostly a Good Dog until they sold me out to animal control, okay?But if it’s a choice between Oz, with its creepy little singing dudes, and bei...

When the witches and wizards are away, the familiars will play!Gifted adventurers across time and space often travel with an animal familiar—usually a cat, but possibly other fuzzy, scaly, or prickly creatures. These magical companions lead their humans into mischief, help them out of sticky situations, or offer opinionated commentary along the way.We're familiar with familiars ... or are we?Compiled by New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. And...

Nghi Vo's Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle returns with a standalone gothic mystery that unfolds in the empire of Ahn.Featured in BookBub | Book Riot | Gizmodo | Amazon Best SF&F pick | An NPR Best Book of the Year | Hugo Award finalist"A remarkable accomplishment of storytelling."—NPR on The Empress of Salt and Fortune"Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today."—Taylor Jenki...

When a young woman trades places with her noble cousin, their innocent ruse leads to true love in this sparkling new Regency-era romantic comedy of manners from the author of Mr. Malcolm’s List.When Arabella Grant’s wicked aunt dies suddenly, both Arabella and her cousin Lady Isabelle cannot help but feel relieved. She’d made their lives miserable, and now Lady Issie is free to read to her heart’s content, and Bella is free from taunts about her ignoble bi...

‘Not just a tale of suspense; it’s also a poignant exploration of familial love, resilience, and the consequences of misplaced trust. Reiss’ evocative writing and rich historical detail make this an unforgettable read for fans of historical fiction with a psychological edge’ ★★★★★A gothic historical novel perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Stacey Halls and Laura Purcell***1859. Somerset, England.When...