magic voice

With an irresistible cast of characters, an incredible high fantasy world, and a unique, dangerous magic system, THORN SEASON is an epic court romantasy - perfect YA for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse. 'Destined to be a romantasy sensation' - Katherine Webber 'Sexy, hilarious and completely addictive. I need more!' - S. F. Williamson ONLY THE SHARPEST WILL SURVIVE "Court is filled with charming vipers," I said, chin lifted. "But charming or not, we are vipers all the same." In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders - able to exert a physical power that extends beyond their visible body: a shimmering tendril that can pick a lock, a gentle coil that reaches out to give a loving caress, or an inexorable rope that will kill a man before he knows it is around his neck. Feared and mistrusted for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted. Alissa Paine - heiress of a noble lineage, daughter of a Hunter family - is also a Wielder. And as she approaches her eighteenth Season, Alissa knows she has escaped execution so far only through painful self-control, and the fragile efforts of her beloved father. Summoned to the harsh and glittering royal court for the debutante season, Alissa finds herself trapped in a web of hidden intentions - and caught between two equally dangerous men. One is a brutal ruler with the handsome face of a fairytale prince, who would see her destroyed in an instant if the truth were known - and the other a beguiling foreign ambassador with secret agendas of his own. It's Rose Season at the palace, but Alissa knows that survival will depend on being the most vicious of the thorns... WIELD YOUR POWER. GUARD YOUR SECRET. SURVIVE THE HUNT. Sharp, funny, sexy and dangerous, and packed full of irresistible twists, Thorn Seasonis an unforgettable novel that marks the introduction of a major new YA voice.

A thrilling, enchanting quest fantasy with a magical twist on a slow-burn love triangle at its heart. Get ready for: An immersive gods and monsters magical world Dark and lyrical writing A journey to far-flung lands and an unexpected quest squad An adorable and fierce animal companion The beginnings of a love triangle between a young monster woman - and two men stuck in the same body Grumpy (her) meets sunshine (him) And enemies-to-lovers Discover the book readers can't stop talking about! 'I couldn't put this down . . . The unique storyline, characters, world building all tied together beautifully to give you a stunning story!' - 5-star reader review 'Fans of T. Kingfisher and Naomi Novik will absolutely devour The Sleepless [by Jen Williams]' - 4-star reader review 'The world is dark, magical, and completely original - gods, monsters, and curses everywhere.' - 4-star reader review 'Elver is the grumpy, reluctant heroine who wants to be left alone with her books. Altair is the sunshine boy before his transformation. His joyful energy stands in sharp contrast to Lucian's coldness , which chills every scene he's in.' - 4-star Reader review Elver is the guardian of the wild and dangerous monster forest. Saved from the brink of death by a god, her skin will poison anyone she touches. Artair is on a mission - one that takes him face-to-face with Elver at her most ruthless. But her defences are useless when she discovers he's the only human impervious to her deadly gift. For Artair isn't human: he's one of the Sleepless, cursed to share his body with an evil spirit. Lucian inhabits their body while Artair sleeps, and he is hell-bent on manipulating Elver for his dark purposes. But Elver is harbouring secrets too, and she has her own reasons for feigning an alliance with these two souls. Caught in the crossfire of gods, monsters, and a dangerous magic they can barely understand, it is only a matter of time before the paths the three of them choose to take will set alight the very foundations of their world. 'Beautiful writing, solid world building, interesting characters and a truly unique magic system' - Reader review ' Incredible heroines . . . incredible fantasy . . . Escapism at its finest' - Stylist on The Bitter Twins 'One of the great original voices of fantasy' - Adrian Tchaikovsky on Talonsister

'A relentlessly gripping, glorious epic fantasy - an exhilarating must-read fantasy debut' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne *** Finalist for the Locus Award for Best First Novel *** A SONG OF REBELLION. A SONG OF WAR. A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST. In the Nine Lands, only those of noble blood can summon the spirits of their ancestors to fight in battle. But when Temi, a commoner from the slums, accidentally invokes a powerful spirit, she sets in motion a chain of events that will change her world forever. For not everything that can be invoked is an ancestor. And some of the spirits that can be drawn from the ancestral realm are more dangerous than anyone can imagine. A relentlessly gripping tale of revenge and rebellion set in a richly imagined world of warring clans and ancestor magic, A Song of Legends Los t is an unmissable debut from a major new voice in epic fantasy, perfect for fans of John Gwynne, Anthony Ryan and Evan Winter. ' A truly excellent debut, with a genuinely fascinating magic system, engaging characters and deep worldbuilding. A fantastic read' James Islington, author of The Will of the Many 'An epic tale of conflict, betrayal, and intrigue . . . M. H. Ayinde weaves a rich and engrossing story through a unique and fascinating world' Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song 'Stunning and vividly told . . . Ayinde is a master storyteller' Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter Reader reviews: 'To me, it was perfect. It is what I have been searching for and it felt like home. One of the easiest 5* I have ever given' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book was INCREDIBLE. It was an amazing start to a trilogy, a blazing debut, and overall, just so, so good' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A breathtaking debut that delivers a compelling mix of action, intrigue and emotional depth . . . an absolute must-read' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my GOD. Temi, my GIRL! Jinao, badass. Runt, JEEEEESUS . . . thank you M. H. Ayinde for a fantastic book' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A breath of fresh air . . . I cannot recommend this enough and am waiting so impatiently for book 2' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book has filled the gaping holes that the Throne of Glass and Game of Thrones series have left in my heart . . . Watch out Sanderson and Martin, Ayinde is incoming!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So impeccably done. In awe of the skill on display here, from the prose to the worldbuilding to the character work to the sheer breadth of it all' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved this book! . . . till thinking about it days after I finished' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'E xhilarating . . . delivers an unrelenting ride of action, intrigue and emotional depth' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Quite simply a work of art . . . I will be thinking about A Song of Legends Lost for a very long time' ¿¿¿¿¿

A handsome, freckled data analyst. A messy, optimistic Christmas tree farm owner. A small town with the best hazelnut lattes on the east coast. --------- 'B.K Borison is the most exciting new voice in romance' - Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker 'This is the easiest I've ever fallen in love with a romance, Borison's words have a special kind of magic ' - Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception Lovelight Farms is a sweet and steamy romance, by B. K. Borison, a holiday happily-ever-after for fans of Tessa Bailey and Hannah Grace. In an effort to save the Christmas tree farm she's loved since she was a child, Stella enters a contest with insta-famous influencer Evelyn St. James. With the added publicity and the huge cash prize, she might just be able to save the farm from its financial woes. There's just one problem. To make the farm seem like a romantic destination for the holidays, she lied on the application and said that she owns Lovelight Farms with her boyfriend. Only . . . there is no boyfriend. Enter best friend Luka Peters. He just came home for some hot chocolate, and somehow got a farm and a serious relationship in the process. Will their fake love affair save Lovelight Farms in time for Christmas? 'Festive, small town swoon is folded lovingly into every single page' - Tessa Bailey, author of It Happened One Summer 'The Lovelight series is my happy place' - Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat Sheet Lovelight Farms is the first in the Lovelight series of interconnected, standalone romcoms. Continue the cosy, spicy fun with book two, In the Weeds . . . --------- 5* Reader Reviews: 'I enjoyed every second of this book' 'The chemistry is off the charts!' 'I literally could not put Lovelight Farms down, I am OBSESSED'

Get what you want without compromising who you are: the new rules of persuasion to influence others for good We're all nice. In fact, we're told we're too nice and we have to change to succeed: 'Play the game!'; 'Beat them down!'; 'Toughen up!'. Do we have to choose between betraying our own values and being left behind without a voice? Absolutely not. We can naturally be persuasive and successful every day without making enemies of ourselves or other people. Influence is a science and renowned Yale professor Zoe Chance will help you master it in this fascinating book. Drawing on the latest behavioural research, entertaining real-life stories and the skills she teaches on her sell-out Yale University MBA course, Zoe Chance unpacks what influence is and how we are persuaded before setting out a series of powerful skills you can adopt to master the art of persuasion and influence. Her techniques include the Magic Question, Powerful Listening, the What Would It Take Question and Building Support. She also looks at how to use influence for maximum positive impact in the world - and how to defend yourself against the 'dark arts' of persuasion by other less scrupulous individuals or institutions. Bold, entertaining and efficacious, this indispensable book is a call to action for all the nice people in the world wanting to practice influence without resorting to manipulation, bullying or corruption to create a brighter more positive future.

Gothic sapphic romance meets supernatural suspense on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, as a night of forbidden passion opens a Pandora’s box of dangerous secrets and dark magic in this sinfully spicy, standalone novel by New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation, Harley Laroux. *** DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with beautifully stenciled edges, soft touch cover with gold foiling, full color printed case jacket, a 2-page art insert, and designed endpapers!*** SALEM I wasn’t supposed to be here. I was supposed to be marrying my fiancé, looking forward to a tropical honeymoon. Instead, I found myself on a ferry headed for historic Balfour Manor on Blackridge Island, in the Pacific Northwest. Now I’m stranded, with a woman I’m irresistibly drawn to. Rayne holds secrets as dark and mysterious as her old house. Crimson shadows stalk the halls and strange voices call out in the night—but it's she who haunts me most. Following a gruesome murder, the island's true nature is revealed, and every night becomes a fight for survival. Something is stalking the forest, killing indiscriminately . . . And this time, we're its prey. RAYNE Death has followed me since childhood. My mother's murder and father's violent death changed me, teaching me just how cruel the world could be. I never got what I wanted, until Salem showed up at my door. She’s adventurous, beautiful, and doomed if she stays here. Now, I suddenly have something to lose: the woman who broke down my walls and saw through my mask, who showed me I'm worth loving. My family has long been buried, but even the vilest of secrets must be dug up again to survive the evil that hunts us. I finally have something to fight for, and I'll do whatever it takes to save her.

The definitive English language translation of the internationally bestselling Russian novel - a brilliant dark fantasy combining psychological suspense, enchantment, and terror that makes us consider human existence in a fresh and provocative way. 'A book that has the potential to become a modern classic.' - Lev Grossman, bestselling author of The Magicians Our life is brief . . . Sasha Samokhina has just met Farit Kozhenikov and her life will never be the same again. Whilst on holiday, Sasha is asked by the mysterious Farit to undertake a strange task for him. Reluctantly, she obliges, and is rewarded with a shining golden coin. The more tasks she performs, the more coins Sasha receives until Farit instructs her - against the wishes of her family - to travel to a remote village and use her gold to gain entrance to the Institute of Special Technologies. Sasha quickly discovers this is no ordinary school. The books are impossible to read, the lessons obscure to the point of maddening, and the knowledge itself refuses to be remembered. Despite this, Sasha undergoes changes that defy matter and time; with experiences that are nothing like what she could have dreamed of before... but which are suddenly all she could ever want. But this learning comes at a cost. The school uses terror and coercion to keep students in line: should they transgress at all, their families pay a terrible price... A complex blend of adventure, magic, science, and philosophy, expressed through a distinctly Russian voice, this astonishing story will transport the reader to a place far beyond imagining.

An Instant National Bestseller! An Indie Next Pick! A B&N Reads April Pick! A Most Anticipated in 2021 Pick for Oprah Magazine | USA Today | Buzzfeed | Greatist | BookPage | PopSugar | Bustle | The Nerd Daily | Goodreads | Literary Hub | Ms. Magazine | Library Journal | Culturess | Book Riot | Parade Magazine | Kirkus | The Week | Book Bub | OverDrive | The Portalist | Publishers Weekly A Best of Summer Pick for TIME Magazine | CNN | NBC News | CBS News | Book Riot | The Daily Beast | Lambda Literary | The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Goodreads | Bustle | Veranda Magazine | The Week | Bookish | St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Den of Geek | LGBTQ Reads | Pittsburgh City Paper | Bookstr | Tatler HK A Best Fantasy Novel from the Last 10 Years for Book Riot A Best of 2021 Pick for NPR " A vibrant and queer reinvention of F. Scott Fitzgerald's jazz age classic. . . . I was captivated from the first sentence. " -NPR "Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today."-Taylor Jenkins Reid on Siren Queen " A sumptuous, decadent read. " -The New York Times "Vo has crafted a retelling that, in many ways, surpasses the original. " -Kirkus Reviews, starred review Immigrant. Socialite. Magician. Jordan Baker grows up in the most rarefied circles of 1920s American society-she has money, education, a killer golf handicap, and invitations to some of the most exclusive parties of the Jazz Age. She's also queer and Asian, a Vietnamese adoptee treated as an exotic attraction by her peers, while the most important doors remain closed to her. But the world is full of wonders: infernal pacts and dazzling illusions, lost ghosts and elemental mysteries. In all paper is fire, and Jordan can burn the cut paper heart out of a man. She just has to learn how. Nghi Vo's debut novel, The Chosen and the Beautiful, reinvents this classic of the American canon as a coming-of-age story full of magic, mystery, and glittering excess, and introduces a major new literary voice.

THE #4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from Hell's Belles BookTok sensation Jaysea Lynn! A fiery romantasy about love, dark magic, and a young woman's adventure in the Afterlife, perfect for fans of Sarah A. Parker and Callie Hart. ¿ Slow burn ¿ Found family ¿ Cinnamon roll MMC ¿ Badass FMC ¿ Demon x human THEY TOLD HER TO GO TO HELL. SHE WENT ON HER OWN TERMS. Lily isn't exactly thrilled with her arrival in the Afterlife, but what awaits her there is more fantastical than she ever could have imagined. Deities wait in line at the coffee shop. Fae flit between realms. Souls find ways to make death a beginning. As she explores the many corners of the Afterlife, Lily finds herself surprisingly drawn to a place most people would avoid at all costs: Hell. Armed with years of customer service experience and pent-up sarcasm, Lily carves a job out for herself amongst Hell's demons, sending souls to their rightful circles with more than a hint of sass. Lily's expectations are subverted every day in Hell - especially by Bel, a demon general with a distractingly sexy voice. The two meet by chance and form an immediate, deeply healing friendship, but the undeniable heat between them threatens to combust. Meanwhile, something stirs beyond the boundaries of their world, threatening to destroy everything they've known and everything that could be... unless they fight like Hell to stop it.

I've been hunted my whole life. I am part siren, a hated half-breed. Forced to live in hiding, I use magic to steal and avoid the mages who would punish me for what I am. In a land ravaged by war, it's the only way to survive. The only way to feed my family. I can change my destiny. But when tragedy happens and the mages catch up with me, I am badly outnumbered, and if it weren't for the appearance of a stranger, I might have found myself sold to the nearest freak show, or worse. But this mysterious man doesn't help me out of the kindness of his heart. He's after something that could change my family's life forever. And I would be a fool not to help him while I try to steal it for myself. If only my heart doesn't get in the way. We form a tentative alliance, and suddenly, my hopes and dreams are within reach. I'll do anything to save my family, and that includes betraying a perfect stranger. So I shouldn't like when Col brushes his hand against mine, or when his voice encourages me to obey. These are only distractions, and I can't afford to forget what's at stake. But Col has a secret, one that will upend our quest and plunge us into harrowing danger. And I must choose between duty to my family... and duty to my heart.

'One of my favourite epics of all time' - SAMANTHA SHANNON 'Breathtaking' - SAARA EL-ARIFI 'An addictive, cunning political fantasy' - SHANNON CHAKRABORTY 'Captivating' - ANTONIA HODGSON 'Vicious, brutal, intricate' - TASHA SURI "Death is come to take you home, death of blood and thorn and bone..." Tilde has always heard the whispers of the kithwood, the voices of her ancestors speaking through the mysterious forest of her homeland. But now both the kithwood and her kingdom are in danger. For Tilde is the only surviving heir of a conquered land. To unite the people and finally stop the bloodshed, she marries the ageing warlord, King Liran. Her duty is to bind their nations and bear him a son. But the swan king's court is dangerous. Tilde is a threat to the claim of Liran's older sons, who will do whatever it takes to remove her, to the princess Elise who has only ever known loyalty to her family, and to the priests who own them all. Yet none of them know that Tilde is a snake in their midst, with allies on her side and dark, forbidden power of her own. She wants her kingdom back, and she will sacrifice everything to claim it. For the queen to rise, the swans must fall. A dark and propulsive tale of warring kingdoms, female rage and a wild magic that refuses to be tamed, by the No.1 Sunday Timesbestselling author of the Fallen Gods trilogy.

"Now, finally, we have been given a collection of Miyazawa’s stories...Like the tales of Andersen and the Grimms, many of the stories in Once and Forever may appeal to children: the sort of thoughtful, dark-minded children who like Neil Gaiman’s Coraline. But adults will be the primary audience for the shivers of disturbance these stories send up the spine….for readers who relish the disturbing material of fairy tale, the specificity and surprise of tanka, collisions of the everyday with the supernatural and glimpses of Japan right on the brink of industrialization, this English volume of Kenji Miyazawa’s odd, masterly stories will be a delight.” —Emily Barton, The New York Times Book Review "I can’t say there’s a Miyazawa story for everything—the writer died young and lived nearly a century ago in rural northern Japan—but he had stories for many of our basic human vices, and for our basic forms of goodness, too. And this only scratches the surface of his work’s appeal. . . The stories have a timeless quality and a resemblance to fairy tales or children’s literature. . . Everything in Miyazawa’s work seethes with life. Each leaf, flower, blade of grass, and berry seems to have its own special action." —Valerie Stivers, The Paris Review "These tales turn familiar fairy-tale rhythms on their hands, balancing chaos and kindness, the natural and the supernatural, the unsettling and the inspiring. It will be right at home in any library of short stories or modern folklore.” —Genevieve Valentine, NPR, "Best Books of 2018" “Kenji Miyazawa fables are international-class.” —David Mitchell "In the transcendent stories of Miyazawa, Earth teems with magic and wonder....While Miyazawa does not eschew the tropes of folktales—his forests teem with talking animals, magic stones, and moral lessons—this collection proves his poetic voice and craft transcend the genre." — Publishers Weekly “Miyazawa moves you to sorrow, to laugh, chuckle, marvel—he makes you live the things he describes.” —Hiroaki Sato "A marvelous writer who deserves to be much better known in English." — Kirkus "Miyazawa seems to have been something of a genius." — The Observer "A humble and gifted writer." —Time "Miyazawa's tales beg to be read and reread slowly and out loud." — Asiaweek "Readers who haven't outgrown imaginative stories ... will enjoy Miyazawa no less than Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll, Dickens and Dr. Seuss." — Asahi Evening News "The work of a truly good man and a great writer." — Insight Japan

Reine Farben und klare 4K-Bildqualität Die LG QNED70/71-Serie überzeugt mit einer klaren und lebendigen Bilddarstellung. Dank Dynamic QNED Color werden Farben besonders rein und natürlich wiedergegeben, während die 4K-Auflösung für eine detailreiche Darstellung sorgt. Die Direct LED-Hintergrundbeleuchtung unterstützt eine gleichmäßige Helligkeit – ideal für Filme, Serien und den täglichen TV-Genuss. Intelligente Optimierung für Bild und Ton Der α7 Gen9 4K AI-Prozessor sorgt automatisch für eine optimierte Bild- und Tonqualität. Funktionen wie AI Picture, 4K Super Upscaling und AI Sound Pro analysieren Inhalte und passen sie dynamisch an. So werden auch nicht-native Inhalte sichtbar verbessert und in überzeugender Qualität dargestellt. Atmosphärisches Heimkino für jeden Tag Mit Unterstützung für Dolby Atmos sowie HDR10 und HLG bietet die QNED70/71-Serie ein intensives Entertainment-Erlebnis. Der Filmmaker Ambient Mode sorgt dafür, dass Filme möglichst originalgetreu dargestellt werden – angepasst an die Lichtverhältnisse im Raum. So entsteht eine authentische und angenehme Wiedergabe. Stabiles Gaming mit optimierten Einstellungen Die QNED70/71-Serie bietet solide Gaming-Features für flüssiges Gameplay. Mit VRR bis 60 Hz, ALLM und HGiG werden Spiele stabil und mit optimierter HDR-Darstellung wiedergegeben. Der integrierte Game Optimizer ermöglicht schnellen Zugriff auf wichtige Einstellungen und sorgt für eine angepasste Gaming-Erfahrung. Vielseitige Größen für jedes Wohnzimmer Die QNED70/71-Serie ist in verschiedenen Größen von 43 bis 85 Zoll erhältlich und passt sich flexibel unterschiedlichen Wohnsituationen an. Das moderne Design und der mitgelieferte Standfuß sorgen für eine harmonische Integration in den Wohnraum – egal ob im Wohnzimmer, Schlafzimmer oder Gaming-Setup. Komfortable Bedienung mit smarten AI-Funktionen Mit webOS 26 und der AI Magic Remote wird die Bedienung besonders einfach und intuitiv. Der integrierte AI Button ermöglicht den schnellen Zugriff auf Funktionen wie AI Voice ID, AI Concierge, AI Chatbot, Generative AI und Copilot. So passt sich der Fernseher individuell an deine Nutzung an und bietet ein komfortables Smart-TV-Erlebnis.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice comes a heart-wrenching new stand-alone contemporary romance. A broken woman . . . Crystal learned long ago that love brings only pain. Feeling nothing at all is far better than being hurt again. She guards her wounded heart behind a hard exterior and carries within her a deep mistrust of men, who, in her experience, have only ever used and taken. A man in need of help . . . Then Gabriel Dalton walks into her life. Despite the terrible darkness of his past, there's an undeniable goodness in him. And even though she knows the cost, Crystal finds herself drawn to Gabriel. His quiet strength is wearing down her defenses and his gentle patience is causing her to question everything she thought she knew. Only love can mend a shattered heart . . . Crystal and Gabriel never imagined that the world, which had stolen everything from them, would bring them a deep love like this. Except fate will only take them so far, and now the choice is theirs: Harden their hearts once again or find the courage to shed their painful pasts. Praise for Mia Sheridan: ' If you loved Archer's Voice, you will love Most of All You ... The writing was truly beautiful and just sweeps you away into the story' Aestas Book Blog 'Utterly mesmerizing. An exquisite, beautifully written romance ' Samantha Young , New York Times bestselling author 'Mia Sheridan has outdone herself with this beautiful, uplifting story of two broken souls finding themselves and each other. I savored each word of Most of All You. This story will stay with me forever ' C orinne Michaels , New York Times bestselling author 'Once again, Sheridan proves why she's an automatic purchase . With heart and finesse, she paints a romance in Most of All You that will captivate you, heal you, and make you believe that love can conquer all. An absolute five star must read ' K. Bromberg , New York Times bestselling author 'I love the men Mia writes. She's able to create sensitive real men with insane sex appeal ' Renee Carlino , USA Today bestselling author ' Exquisitely written and utterly unique, this is the touching tale of two broken people... and their journey of healing' Natasha is a Book Junkie 'This is a story that will no doubt own you - a tale of love, determination, hope and healing brought to life by that intangible magic we've come to expect from Mia Sheridan' Vilma Iris ' Heartbreaking ... inspiring, uplifting and raw ...' RT Book Reviews , 5 Star Gold Pick '[A] magnificent story of two kindred, shattered spirits finding hope and partnership and eventually love' Washington Post ' PHENOMENAL . This is Mia Sheridan at her very best - my favorite read of the year! A.L. Jackson , New York Times bestselling author

A dark thriller about a boy forcibly made apprentice to a sorcerer, set against enchanted woods and shadowy ruins. "One of my favorite books." --Neil Gaiman New Year's has passed. Twelfth Night is almost here. Krabat, a fourteen-year-old beggar boy dressed up as one of the Three Kings, is traveling from village to village singing carols. One night he has a strange dream in which he is summoned by a faraway voice to go to a mysterious mill--and when he wakes he is irresistibly drawn there. At the mill he finds eleven other boys, all of them, like him, the apprentices of its Master, a powerful sorcerer, as Krabat soon discovers. During the week the boys work ceaselessly grinding grain, but on Friday nights the Master initiates them into the mysteries of the ancient Art of Arts. One day, however, the sound of church bells and of a passing girl singing an Easter hymn penetrates the boys' prison: At last a plan is set in motion that will win them their freedom and put an end to the Master's dark designs. Krabat & the Sorcerer's Mill was one of Cornelia Funke's most beloved books as a child, and it is easy to see why. It is a wondrous story of magic, black and white; of courage and cunning; and of high adventure.

A thrilling, enchanting quest fantasy with a magical twist on a slow-burn love triangle at its heart. Get ready for: An immersive gods and monsters magical world Dark and lyrical writing A journey to far-flung lands and an unexpected quest squad An adorable and fierce animal companion The beginnings of a love triangle between a young monster woman - and two men stuck in the same body Grumpy (her) meets sunshine (him) And enemies-to-lovers Discover the book readers can't stop talking about! 'I couldn't put this down . . . The unique storyline, characters, world building all tied together beautifully to give you a stunning story!' - 5-star reader review 'Fans of T. Kingfisher and Naomi Novik will absolutely devour The Sleepless [by Jen Williams]' - 4-star reader review 'The world is dark, magical, and completely original - gods, monsters, and curses everywhere.' - 4-star reader review 'Elver is the grumpy, reluctant heroine who wants to be left alone with her books. Altair is the sunshine boy before his transformation. His joyful energy stands in sharp contrast to Lucian's coldness , which chills every scene he's in.' - 4-star Reader review Elver is the guardian of the wild and dangerous monster forest. Saved from the brink of death by a god, her skin will poison anyone she touches. Artair is on a mission - one that takes him face-to-face with Elver at her most ruthless. But her defences are useless when she discovers he's the only human impervious to her deadly gift. For Artair isn't human: he's one of the Sleepless, cursed to share his body with an evil spirit. Lucian inhabits their body while Artair sleeps, and he is hell-bent on manipulating Elver for his dark purposes. But Elver is harbouring secrets too, and she has her own reasons for feigning an alliance with these two souls. Caught in the crossfire of gods, monsters, and a dangerous magic they can barely understand, it is only a matter of time before the paths the three of them choose to take will set alight the very foundations of their world. 'Beautiful writing, solid world building, interesting characters and a truly unique magic system' - Reader review ' Incredible heroines . . . incredible fantasy . . . Escapism at its finest' - Stylist on The Bitter Twins 'One of the great original voices of fantasy' - Adrian Tchaikovsky on Talonsister

Sensitive and heartwarming, Mr. Nicholas is a magical Christmas story in which lives and hearts are changed by a small boy and the power of his relentless love. Every town has its secrets. When it becomes known that Mr. Nicholas, the eccentric owner of the local hardware store, is somehow involved with reindeer, toys, and children, the town becomes more and more suspicious that this man is more than just a clerk on Main Street. JB, a clever, open ten-year-old boy with Down syndrome, is able to figure out the secret from the first time Mr. Nicholas gives him a chocolate deer wrapped in gold foil. JB's father and mother, both cynical and on the brink of divorce, follow the adventures of JB as he flies on the back of a reindeer, feeds Mister Rogers's fish, and defines what can be forgotten by those who are too busy to remember the magic of Christmas, cuckoo-clocks, and love. "In Christopher de Vinck's novel Mr. Nicholas, a hardened newspaperman's life is rocked by a small boy's love and an encounter with a mysterious old man. On his way to interview a beekeeper, Jim sees Anna's car clinging to the edge of the road. He stops to help, and they connect—as if each were tapped into the same current. But once married, their differences open a gap between them. Anna suggests that a baby could bridge that gap. But when JB is born with Down syndrome, Jim's rejection of his son leads Anna to file for separation. Jim feels disappointed in his career; he faces a sad and lonely Christmas. Gradually, though, the time he spends with his son opens his eyes to a world in which magic is real and everyone is worth loving. Anna cannot see the changes in Jim, and when JB goes missing, she blames him. She suspects that JB's friend, Mr. Nicholas, a scavenger and owner of a hardware store that hides a mystery, is responsible, too. Told in Jim's voice, this is a story about the power of a boy's relentless love. Tense and stressful at first, it makes the changes in Jim palpable through his inner reflections, his conversations with others, and through small actions that reveal his growing love for his son. Suspense grows as Mr. Nicholas comes under investigation for JB's disappearance. Jim questions the old man, who asks him some probing questions in return. In the book's satisfying conclusion, Jim realizes the importance and beauty of the ordinariness that makes life worth living and gives Christmas its true meaning. Sensitive and heartwarming, Mr. Nicholas is a magical Christmas story in which lives and hearts are changed by a small boy's unconditional love." —Foreword Reviews (September / October 2021)

Bloomsbury presents Mischief Acts by Zoe Gilbert, read by Jilly Bond, Sean Barrett, James Goode, Kit Griffiths and Sharon Eckman. A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR _______________ 'A work of extraordinary ambition, brilliantly realised' OBSERVER 'A mesmerising journey down the byways of English folklore' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Verbally dextrous, inventive, and hugely entertaining' THE TIMES _______________ Herne the hunter, mischief-maker, spirit of the forest, leader of the wild hunt, hurtles through the centuries pursued by his creator. A shapeshifter, Herne dons many guises as he slips and ripples through time – at candlelit Twelfth Night revels, at the spectacular burning of the Crystal Palace, at an acid-laced Sixties party. Wherever he goes, transgression, debauch and enchantment always follow in his wake. But as the forest is increasingly encroached upon by urban sprawl and gentrification, and the world slides into crisis, Herne must find a way to survive – or exact his revenge. _______________ With its intoxicating, chameleonic voice and boundless imagination, Mischief Acts is British folklore as you've never read it before: dangerous, sexy, troubling, daring, savage, an exhilarating race through time and space, weaving together the ancient and the contemporary. 'A dark-dazzling archive of enchantments, pursuit, and desire' ELEY WILLIAMS 'This is the most adventurous, stylistically magnificent thing I've read for years. Nobody does fantasy like Zoe Gilbert' NATASHA PULLEY 'Mischief Acts is brimming with magic ... The story of Herne, like the forest itself, transforms, entangles and enchants' LUCY WOOD 'A dazzling new take on an ancient myth, reminding us of the wildness within. I adored it' KERRY ANDREW 'Superb. A work of shimmering allure' IRENOSEN OKOJIE

“An excellent read with plenty of twists and turns. Her strong and complex characters kept me entertained from its deceptively innocent beginning to its can’t-put-it-down end.”—Kim Harrison, New York Times bestselling author “Patricia Briggs always enchants her readers. With Moon Called, she weaves her magic on every page to take us into a new and dazzling world of werewolves, shapeshifters, witches, and vampires. Expect to be spellbound.”—Lynn Viehl, New York Times bestselling author “Mercy’s first-person narrative voice is a treat throughout. And best of all, the fantasy elements retain their dark mystery and sense of wonder...entertaining from start to end.”— Fantasy & Science Fiction “A strong story with multidimensional characters...Mercy is, at heart, someone we can relate to.”—SFRevu “I’ve never been disappointed by one of [Patricia Briggs’s] books and this one is no exception... Moon Called ends on a high note and leaves you wanting more.”—Fresh Fiction More Praise for the Mercy Thompson Novels “I love these books.”—Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author “The best new urban fantasy series I’ve read in years.”—Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Action-packed and with more than a few satisfying emotional payoffs...Patricia Briggs at the top of her game.”—The Speculative Herald “The characters are all realistic and vibrant.”— The Independent “These are fantastic adventures, and Mercy reigns.”—SFRevu “The world building is incredibly lush and subsuming...a fantastic urban fantasy adventure.”—Fresh Fiction “Outstanding.”—Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science Fiction

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy! “Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror . Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return. Praise for Christopher Paolini: “A spellbinding fantasy writer.” —The Boston Globe “A breathtaking and unheard-of success.” —USA Today “Make[s] literary magic.” —People * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains images from the book and Addendum material.

Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection—written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. "Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different—which is to say, every kid." —Time Great stories take flight in this adventurous middle-grade anthology crafted by ten of the most recognizable and diverse authors writing today. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander delivers a story in-verse about a boy who just might have magical powers; National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson spins a tale of friendship against all odds; and Meg Medina uses wet paint to color in one girl’s world with a short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Suárez Changes Gear. Plus, seven more bold voices that bring this collection to new heights with tales that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the unique talents within us all. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Kwame Alexander, Kelly J. Baptist, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, Jacqueline Woodson “There’s plenty of magic in this collection to go around.” —Booklist; Starred “A natural for middle school classrooms and libraries.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Inclusive; authentic, and eminently readable.” —School Library Journal, Starred “Thought provoking and wide-ranging . . . should not be missed.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “Read more books by these authors.” —The Bulletin, Starred

Farbintensität, die begeistert Der LG QNED AI TV begeistert durch sein 4K QNED Color-Display, LED-Backlight und Local Dimming, wodurch selbst in heller Umgebung eine faszinierende Farbintensität erhalten bleibt. Durch die Kombination von AI Super Upscaling und Dynamic Tone Mapping entstehen satte Farben, starke Kontraste und tiefste Schwarztöne. HDR10, HLG und Dolby Vision optimieren jede Szene und sorgen dafür, dass du Filme, Serien und mehr in beeindruckender Bildqualität genießen kannst. Intelligenz mit starker Performance Der intelligente α7 4K AI-Prozessor der 8. Generation steigert die Bild- und Tonqualität mit fortschrittlicher KI-Verarbeitung. AI Super Upscaling und AI Brightness Control erkennen Inhalte automatisch und optimieren sie in Echtzeit. AI Sound Pro analysiert die Audioquelle und verwandelt den Klang mit 9.1.2 Surround Sound in ein immersives Hörerlebnis. Modernste Technologie für beeindruckende Bilder und mitreißenden Sound! Kraftvoller Sound Das leistungsstarke 2.0-Soundsystem der LG QNED AI TVs mit dem intelligenten α7 AI Sound Pro und Virtual 9.1.2 Up-Mix sorgt für beeindruckenden Klang, der nach unten abstrahlt und so ein außergewöhnliches Sound-Erlebnis schafft. Für immersiven Surround-Sound kannst du deine LG Soundbar mit dem LG QNED AI TV über WOW Orchestra verbinden und ein perfekt abgestimmtes Klangbild genießen, das dich mitten ins Geschehen zieht. Individuelles &, flüssiges Gameplay Erlebe flüssiges Gameplay ohne Verzögerungen. Dank ALLM-Unterstützung und dem Game Optimizer passt der LG QNED AI TV die Bildeinstellungen perfekt an deine Bedürfnisse an. Mehrere HDMI-Anschlüsse mit eARC ermöglichen schnelle Reaktionszeiten, während HGiG für eine beeindruckende HDR-Darstellung sorgt. Qualität im superschlanken Design Die LG QNED AI TVs beeindrucken mit ihrem superschlanken, modernen Design und fügen sich dank der besonders flachen Form nahtlos und elegant in jedes Zuhause ein. Seitlich platzierte Standfüße ergänzen den schlanken Look und sorgen für eine stilvolle Optik. Wähle aus verschiedenen Bildschirmgrößen das passende Modell und genieße gestochen scharfe Bilder sowie brillante Farben – aus jedem Blickwinkel ohne Qualitätsverlust. Intelligenter, persönlicher, intuitiver Die LG AI TVs passen sich deinen Sehgewohnheiten an und liefern maßgeschneiderte Empfehlungen für individuelles Entertainment. Dank LG webOS 25 ThinQ sind sie intelligenter als je zuvor. AI Voice ID erkennt deine Stimme und stellt dir personalisierte Inhalte bereit, während AI Search deine Fragen versteht und gezielt passende Vorschläge liefert. Der AI Chatbot unterstützt dich in Echtzeit bei Anfragen, und mit der neuen AI Magic Remote steuerst du deinen TV noch intuitiver – per Sprachbefehl oder mit dem speziellen AI Button für den direkten Zugriff auf alle smarten Funktionen. Entertainment in Perfektion Genieße deine Inhalte dank Filmmaker Ambient Mode und Dynamic Tone Mapping in kinogleicher Qualität. Für immersiven Surround-Sound kannst du deine LG Soundbar mit dem QNED AI TV über WOW Orchestra verbinden und mit der innovativen LG AI Magic Remote hast du Zugriff auf die webOS 25 Benutzeroberfläche mit vier garantierten Upgrades, die deine Lieblings-Streaming-Apps, das Home Hub sowie die neuen LG Channels bereithält.

Bring the Peace of Paradise Into Your Life Every Day, No Matter Where You Are Aloha refers to the divine spirit of love that flows through all things. In this book, you'll learn how to cultivate the Aloha spirit with Hawaiian philosophy, Ho'oponopono, Lomilomi massage, and other traditional medicine ways. Hawaiian Shamanistic Healing explores the techniques of several renowned healing systems, including Kahi Loa, Heartworks Lomi, Big Island Massage, Traditional Hawaiian Touch Medicine, and Temple Style Lomi. Join authors Wayne Kealohi Powell and Patricia Lynn Miller, longtime students and practitioners of Hawaiian bodywork and shamanism, as they show you how to create space for miracles and open up to the healing energy of the divine. Praise: "My first experience of receiving bodywork from Wayne in 2003 was profound, and I have been hooked ever since. I have been involved in body work for many years and have had hundreds of body work sessions internationally. What makes Wayne's sessions so profound is the depth he takes me to and the magic that gets evoked for weeks after my sessions. I literally feel all old baggage fall off, injuries healing fast, and my energy shiny, new, and ready to take on the world from a place of heart and soul. I now make receiving Wayne's healing work part of my lifestyle and a must for my family and the clients I mentor. I urge you to experience, learn, and dive into Wayne's magic and I assure you that you'll be gifting yourself a spa-healing for your body, mind, and soul."--Satyen Raja, founder of Warrior Sage Trainings "...The mature lomilomi practitioner, no matter the franchise, always lives within the current of authority to heal. The core relationship between the soul and the practitioner is the maturing process. When that happens; the healing that follows is immortal. The place we hold for lomilomi is far reaching, so many practitioners have far moved past the certificates on their wall and into their own expression. In that expression is the non-franchised, authentic relationship between soul and person, carrying the healing that is known as lomilomi. And Wayne and Patti's effort in this book speaks to all lineages in a single voice."--Harry Uhane Jim, Kahuna, healer, teacher, and author of Wise Secrets of Aloha "Many are the techniques for revitalizing and relaxing the body temple, but there is only one that delivers the results of Wayne's Lomilomi techniques. Wayne's unique combination of Lomilomi and ancient breath work promotes the integration of healthy new choices while releasing old ones. In short it is a transforming gift to yourself!"--Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder and senior minister of Agape International Spiritual Centre, and author of Life Visioning

The first in a blistering new trilogy from Jen Williams, acclaimed author of British Fantasy Award-nominated Copper Cat trilogy. Epic fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb and Children of Blood and Bone. ' Fantasy adventure at its very best' Starburst 'Williams excels at eldritch world-building' Guardian 'An original new voice in heroic fantasy' Adrian Tchaikovsky The great city of Ebora once glittered with gold. Now its streets are stalked by wolves. Tormalin the Oathless has no taste for sitting around waiting to die while the realm of his storied ancestors falls to pieces - talk about a guilt trip. Better to be amongst the living, where there are taverns full of women and wine. When eccentric explorer, Lady Vincenza 'Vintage' de Grazon, offers him employment, he sees an easy way out. Even when they are joined by a fugitive witch with a tendency to set things on fire, the prospect of facing down monsters and retrieving ancient artefacts is preferable to the abomination he left behind. But not everyone is willing to let the Eboran empire collapse, and the adventurers are quickly drawn into a tangled conspiracy of magic and war. For the Jure'lia are coming, and the Ninth Rain must fall... What readers are saying about THE NINTH RAIN: 'A great read with heart and soul and epic beasties ' ' Brilliantly creative fantasy' 'Great pacing, top-notch writing , quality characterisation, plenty of action !'

AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW - THE PAPERBACK EDITION OF THE WORDS OF KINGS AND PROPHETS! The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets is a powerful historical fantasy novel by Shauna Lawless, set in war-torn medieval Ireland. Power fades but fire endures... Ireland, 1000 AD. Clouds of war gather for mortals and immortals alike as the Irish kingdoms strive for supremacy. Gormflaith, unhappy queen of Brian Boru, schemes to destroy the Descendants, sworn enemies of her Fomorian kind. As her plans take an unexpected turn, Gormflaith discovers her magic is more powerful than she ever realised - but at what cost? Descendant healer Fódla dwells disguised in the mortal world, seeking to protect her young nephew - but the boy has secrets of his own. Fódla must do all in her power to keep him hidden from those who would use him for evil. When a mysterious man comes to King Brian's court, his presence could spell disaster for both Gormflaith and Fódla - and for Ireland herself. For he is Tomas, an ambitious immortal - and he will do anything to see his plans become reality. 'A fine piece of storytelling.' Mark Lawrence 'Utterly magical and completely captivating.' Sarah Underwood Reviewers on Shauna Lawless' GAEL SONG series: 'Lawless blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect.' SFX 'Celebrates the extraordinary history and cultural traditions of Ireland while giving voice to the women who helped shape it.' Lucy Holland 'A beguiling blend of fantasy, history, and politics..' D.K. Fields

This collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy-The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God-a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China's twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic. Free map included. The Poppy War A war orphan, Rin earned her place in Nikan's most elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism-and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity... The Dragon Republic After committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix god. Channeling her anger against the Empress who betrayed Rin's homeland, she chooses to join forces with the Empress's enemy, the Dragon Warlord. But as Rin discovers the true natures of the Empress and the Dragon Warlord, the temptation to unleash the Phoenix's fearsome power grows-and so does her vengeance... The Burning God After saving Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress in a brutal civil war, Rin realizes that her homeland's real power lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Vowing to defeat all who threaten the shamanic arts, Rin's power and influence grows-but so does the Phoenix's intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it...

The acclaimed author of Where the Watermelons Grow is back with a heartwarming coming of age story perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Ali Benjamin, about finding friendship after a tragic loss. It’s been eighty-three days since Annie Lee’s daddy died, but she still sees reminders of him everywhere. His record player mysteriously plays his favorite songs, there’s shaving cream in the sink every morning, and the TV keeps flipping to the Duke basketball games he loved. She knows Mama notices it too, but Mama’s been working around the clock to make ends meet. To make matters worse, Annie Lee’s friends ditched her over the summer. In this heartfelt book about dealing with grief, she feels completely alone—until she meets Mitch. Though Mitch is tough and confident on the outside, she may need a friend just as badly as Annie Lee. But after losing so much, Annie Lee is afraid to let anyone get too close. And Mitch isn’t the only friend trying to break through Annie Lee’s defenses. Ray, an elderly pianist who plays at a local mall, has been giving her piano lessons. His music is pure magic—a touch of magical realism for kids—and Annie Lee hopes it might be the key to healing her broken heart. But when Ray goes missing, searching for him means breaking a promise to Mitch. Faced with once again losing those who mean the most to her, Annie Lee must make a choice: retreat back into her shell, or find the courage to risk admitting how much she needs Mitch and Ray—even if it means getting hurt all over again. Just like in her debut, Where the Watermelons Grow, Cindy Baldwin brings her signature twist of magic to this authentically heartfelt story. A Whitney Award finalist An AML Award finalist An Unlikely Friendship: Mitch is a tough skateboarder, and Annie Lee just wants to be invisible. But after her old friends ditch her, Mitch might be the only one who truly understands what it’s like to be alone. Music as Healing: An elderly pianist named Ray begins giving Annie Lee lessons, and she hopes his magical music might be the key to mending her broken heart. A Heartfelt Mystery: When Ray suddenly disappears, Annie Lee must break a promise to her new best friend to search for him, risking the very connection she’s just begun to build. Finding Your Voice: After losing her dad, Annie Lee feels completely alone. This moving middle grade novel is about learning to open up, risk your heart, and let people in again.

La obra emblemática de una de nuestras escritoras canónicas, acompañada de un dossier crítico. Ixtepec es un pequeño poblado que ha sobrevivido los embates de la violenta presencia de las tropas de los ejércitos revolucionarios enfrentados en una lucha fratricida y sin tregua. Sus pobladores, desencantados porque la "revolución" no les llevó justicia ni progreso, llevan una vida anodina y nostálgica que se fractura otra vez ante un nuevo conflicto armado, la Guerra Cristera, que promete próximas desgracias. Las autoridades han designado al general Francisco Rosas para que se haga cargo de mantener el orden y haga cumplir las disposiciones que el gobierno central disponga, en especial lo relativo al cese del culto religioso. Las vidas del general Rosas, así como las de sus colaboradores más cercanos y las de sus amantes, las de las prostitutas, beatas, perros callejeros, locos y de los miembros más conocidos de las familias pudientes de Ixtepec, se verán mezcladas y llevadas a un destino trágico, donde no tienen cabida ni la ilusión ni el amor. Esta obra, considerada por muchos dentro de la corriente del realismo mágico, sustenta la fuerza de la narración en recursos poéticos que, lejos de confundir, potencian la trama; contada a través de varias voces, nos muestra un complejo entramado de planos narrativos entretejidos por la voz pétrea y sombría de los pobladores de Ixtepec, dejando al descubierto sus más íntimos y oscuros deseos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The emblematic work of one of Mexico's canonical writers, accompanied by a critical analysis. Ixtepec is a small village that has survived the battering of the violent presence of revolutionary troops pitted against each other in a ceaseless, fratricidal fight. Its residents, disillusioned because the "revolution" brought them neither justice nor progress, lead dull, nostalgic lives that are fractured again in the face of a new armed conflict, the Cristero War, which promises further misfortune. The authorities have charged Francisco Rosas with maintaining order and carrying out the wishes of the central government, especially those relating to ending religious worship. The lives of General Rosas, his closest collaborators, and his lovers, along with the lives of the prostitutes, clergy, street dogs, madmen, and most well-known members of Ixtepec's powerful families become intertwined and led to a tragic destiny, where there is no room for dreams or love. This work, considered by many to be in the vein of magic realism, supports the strength of its storytelling with poetic devices which merely enhance the plot. Told through various voices, this novel shows us a complex web of narrative planes that are interwoven through the stony, somber voices of Ixtepec's residents, exposing their darkest, most intimate desires.

"Sit tight and sink into this spellbinding debut. It brings the very best of fantasy." —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Inspired by true stories from the authors’ grandparents’ lives during one of the darkest periods in Korean history, The Last Tiger is a debut young adult fantasy novel about the power of love to give voice to a silenced people. The gorgeous first edition hardcover features: a metallic foil cover, illustrated endpapers, custom designed edges, and stunning foil stamped case. In a colonized land where tigers are being hunted to extinction and ancient magic stirs, two star-crossed teens—Lee Seung, a servant yearning for freedom, and Choi Eunji, a noble girl defying tradition—join forces to try and reshape their respective fates. But their relationship evolves from begrudging accomplices to bitter adversaries as they soon find themselves on opposite sides of a battle over the last tiger, a symbol of their people’s lost freedom and key to the liberation of their country. As the ties between Seung and Eunji are complicated by their conflicting loyalties, tensions rise—especially when a charming princeling of the empire begins to rival for Eunji's affection. In this friends-to-enemies-to-lovers story of forbidden romance, antagonists turned allies, oppression and liberation, neither Seung nor Eunji can abandon their mission—or each other. And as they embark on separate quests to find the elusive creature, each must also find the power within themselves to make their own destiny.

Reine Farben und klare 4K-Bildqualität Die LG QNED70/71-Serie überzeugt mit einer klaren und lebendigen Bilddarstellung. Dank Dynamic QNED Color werden Farben besonders rein und natürlich wiedergegeben, während die 4K-Auflösung für eine detailreiche Darstellung sorgt. Die Direct LED-Hintergrundbeleuchtung unterstützt eine gleichmäßige Helligkeit – ideal für Filme, Serien und den täglichen TV-Genuss. Intelligente Optimierung für Bild und Ton Der α7 Gen9 4K AI-Prozessor sorgt automatisch für eine optimierte Bild- und Tonqualität. Funktionen wie AI Picture, 4K Super Upscaling und AI Sound Pro analysieren Inhalte und passen sie dynamisch an. So werden auch nicht-native Inhalte sichtbar verbessert und in überzeugender Qualität dargestellt. Atmosphärisches Heimkino für jeden Tag Mit Unterstützung für Dolby Atmos sowie HDR10 und HLG bietet die QNED70/71-Serie ein intensives Entertainment-Erlebnis. Der Filmmaker Ambient Mode sorgt dafür, dass Filme möglichst originalgetreu dargestellt werden – angepasst an die Lichtverhältnisse im Raum. So entsteht eine authentische und angenehme Wiedergabe. Stabiles Gaming mit optimierten Einstellungen Die QNED70/71-Serie bietet solide Gaming-Features für flüssiges Gameplay. Mit VRR bis 60 Hz, ALLM und HGiG werden Spiele stabil und mit optimierter HDR-Darstellung wiedergegeben. Der integrierte Game Optimizer ermöglicht schnellen Zugriff auf wichtige Einstellungen und sorgt für eine angepasste Gaming-Erfahrung. Vielseitige Größen für jedes Wohnzimmer Die QNED70/71-Serie ist in verschiedenen Größen von 43 bis 85 Zoll erhältlich und passt sich flexibel unterschiedlichen Wohnsituationen an. Das moderne Design und der mitgelieferte Standfuß sorgen für eine harmonische Integration in den Wohnraum – egal ob im Wohnzimmer, Schlafzimmer oder Gaming-Setup. Komfortable Bedienung mit smarten AI-Funktionen Mit webOS 26 und der AI Magic Remote wird die Bedienung besonders einfach und intuitiv. Der integrierte AI Button ermöglicht den schnellen Zugriff auf Funktionen wie AI Voice ID, AI Concierge, AI Chatbot, Generative AI und Copilot. So passt sich der Fernseher individuell an deine Nutzung an und bietet ein komfortables Smart-TV-Erlebnis.