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Ancient powers are waking . . .The Scarab Path is the fifth book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky.The war with the Wasp Empire has ended in a bitter stalemate, and Collegium has nothing to show for it but wounded veterans. Cheerwell Maker finds herself broken in ways no doctor can mend, haunted by ghosts of the past. Meanwhile, the powerful Wasp Empress is regaining control over those imperial cities that refused to bow to her. But she draws her power from something more sinister than armies and war machines.Only her consort, the former spymaster Thalric, knows the truth. As assassins seek to end him, he finds his life and his loyalties under threat once again. And in an ancient city beyond the desert, a terrible secret stirs beneath its stones.The Scarab Path is followed by the sixth book in the Shadows of the Apt series, The Sea Watch.The entire series is narrated by Ben Allen (Alien Clay). Listeners love the series in audio:'Fantastic narration that really got you to imagine this amazing world''You get consumed into the world and its characters''The characters are distinct with masterful accents''The narration and sound design is jaw-dropping''Ben Allen's narration was frankly phenomenal all the way through'

The thrilling third entry in the high fantasy saga that started with BookTok sensation A Broken Blade.   “It seems fate has dealt me the same hand again. I know how to play it.”    A new king is on the throne and the rebellion lies in ruins. Keera spends her days drinking and her nights avoiding the strange dreams that have haunted her since she returned from the capital. Keera’s family in Myrelinth won’t let her go without a fight. With new intelligence about the magical seals left behind by Keera’s ancient kin, the Light Fae, she rallies to face her demons and unleash the formidable powers she inherited from her people. But a shocking truth is hiding in plain sight, one with the power to unravel the entire rebellion... The pivotal third installment in the Halfling Saga will upend everything Keera thought she knew about her enemies . . . and her allies.   The third entry in the Halfling Saga, the epic tale of a deadly assassin with a mysterious past, set in a lush fantasy world of Mortals, Elves, Halflings, and Fae, A Vicious Game is perfect for readers who enjoyed the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and other romantic fantasy books, especially those seeking LGBTQ+ romance or BIPOC representation.

The thrilling third entry in the high fantasy saga that started with BookTok sensation A Broken Blade. “It seems fate has dealt me the same hand again. I know how to play it.” A new king is on the throne and the rebellion lies in ruins. Keera spends her days drinking and her nights avoiding the strange dreams that have haunted her since she returned from the capital. Keera’s family in Myrelinth won’t let her go without a fight. With new intelligence about the magical seals left behind by Keera’s ancient kin, the Light Fae, she rallies to face her demons and unleash the formidable powers she inherited from her people. But a shocking truth is hiding in plain sight, one with the power to unravel the entire rebellion... The pivotal third installment in the Halfling Saga will upend everything Keera thought she knew about her enemies . . . and her allies. The third entry in the Halfling Saga, the epic tale of a deadly assassin with a mysterious past, set in a lush fantasy world of Mortals, Elves, Halflings, and Fae, A Vicious Game is perfect for readers who enjoyed the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and other romantic fantasy books, especially those seeking LGBTQ+ romance or BIPOC representation.

Girls of Paper and Fire meets A Song of Wraiths and Ruin in June CL Tan's stunning debut, where ferocious action, shadowy intrigue, rich magic, and a captivating slow-burn romance collide. In an empire on the brink of war . . . Ahn is no one, with no past and no family. Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child. When they meet, Altan sees in Ahn a path to reclaiming the throne. Ahn sees a way to finally unlock her past and understand her lethal magical abilities. But they may have to pay a far deadlier price than either could have imagined. A stunning homage to the Xianxia novel with dangerous magic, fast-paced action, and a delightful romance, Jade Fire Gold isn't one to miss! "An addictive story that is impossible to put down." -Swati Teerdhala, author of The Tiger at Midnight series "Adventure at its finest. A beautifully rendered story that honors the great wuxia epics." -Joan He, author of Descendant of the Crane and The Ones We're Meant to Find "An epic adventure!" -Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Spin the Dawn and So This Is Love "Epic in every sense of the word, beautiful as it is sweeping." -Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin A Stolen Throne: Altan is the rightful heir, his future stolen from him as a child. He'll do anything to reclaim his birthright-even use a girl with a mysterious past. A Girl with a Secret: Ahn doesn't remember her family or how she got her deadly powers. Teaming up with a dangerous prince-in-exile may be the only way to uncover the truth. Dual POV: Told from the perspectives of both Ahn and Altan, this epic fantasy weaves together two journeys destined to collide. Inspired by Chinese Mythology: A rich fantasy world filled with ancient magic, deadly political intrigue, and creatures of legend, perfect for fans of wuxia and xianxia epics.

THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE DUTCH HOUSE AND TOM LAKE 'Few writers are more adept than Patchett at delineating the collisions between present and past' Observer 'Whistler is top-shelf comfort food, the literary equivalent of pricey ice-cream' Guardian, Book of the Day __________ When Daphne notices an older gentleman following her around the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she doesn't expect it to be Eddie - her former stepfather. Married to her mother for a short time when Daphne was nine, she hasn't seen Eddie for many years; not since the fateful event that changed the direction of both their lives. Meeting again now, Daphne and Eddie feel that time has fallen away. Their earlier relationship was brief but had a profound impact on both of them. Together, they consider not only their past, but the joys of the present and their commitment to face the future together. A moving, luminous story about how family, memory and love endures, Whistler paints an intimate portrait of how the feeling of being known by one other person, even for a short period of time, can change everything. __________ 'This generous-hearted, clever and poignantly revealing tale feels another sure-fire hit. Spend a day on the couch in its warm, riveting company and you won't regret it' Times 'A quietly compelling story about the power of familial love to transcend time and blood' Harper's Bazaar, Best Books of 2026

The trauma of your past can't be undone, but you can take charge of how it affects you. This compassionate journal offers a safe space to help you process, heal, and reclaim your power Trauma and its effects can feel like a never-ending storm, and there's no safe harbor in sight from the thoughts and emotions that toss and turn so violently and unpredictably in your head. But healing is possible. Your brain can actually re-wire these thoughts and emotions. And you can direct that powerful healing process through journaling. By putting your thoughts to paper, you can identify, choose, and permanently adopt new ways of responding to stress. You can create a new narrative of your life-one that breaks you out of your most deeply ingrained and self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. In this powerful guided journal, internationally acclaimed neuroscience journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa outlines her inspiring, innovative, trauma-informed, and mindful Neural Re-Narrating(TM) program to help you: ·Acknowledge your past while engaging in the present moment ·Create a new and empowering written narrative you can revisit again and again ·Release worry and trauma from your body by putting it onto the page ·Reduce your anxiety and alleviate symptoms of depression ·Access inner calm-even in stressful situations The act of unburdening oneself is essential when working through troubling or traumatic experiences. Through thoughtful, guided writing experiences, you'll find the strength to live authentically-with hope and optimism for the future.

In this post-apocalyptic fantasy, a sea of sand swallows everything but the past. In an endless sea of sand drifts the Mud Whale, a floating island city of clay and magic. In its chambers a small community clings to survival, most dying young from the very powers that sustain them. It is Year 93 of the Sand Exile, but the implications of that calendar is only now sinking in for Chakuro. Imperial soldiers from the Allied Empire have appeared from nowhere, with orders to kill all the "criminals" of the Mud Whale! The committee of elders knows why this is happening, but they still won't explain to the young Marked of the island. And the elders would rather see the Mud Whale sink forever to the bottom of the sea of sand than leave them all to the hands of the Empire. A gripping post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure in the vein of Nausicaä.

A woman who runs a cat rescue in 1920s Montreal turns to a grouchy but charming wizard to help save the shelter in this heartwarming cozy fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series. Agnes Aubert leads a meticulously organized life—and she likes it that way. As the proudly type-A manager of a much-needed cat rescue charity, she has devoted her life to finding forever homes for lost cats.  But after she is forced to move the cat shelter, Agnes learns that her new landlord is using her charity as a front—for an internationally renowned and thoroughly disreputable magic shop. Owned by the disorganized—not to mention self-absorbed, irritating, but also decidedly handsome—Havelock Renard, magician and failed Dark Lord, the shop draws magical clientele from around the world, partly due to the quality of Havelock’s illicit goods as well as their curiosity about his shadowy past and rumors of his incredible powers. Agnes's charity offers the perfect cover for illegal magics. Agnes couldn’t care less about the shop—magical intrigue or not, there are cats to be rescued. But when an enemy from Havelock’s past surfaces, the magic shop—and more importantly, the cat shelter—are suddenly in jeopardy. To save the shelter, will Agnes have to set aside her social conscience and protect the man who once tried to bring about the apocalypse—and is now trying to steal her heart?

'Saturated with violence, desire, and power. It's a book with blood on its lips, and I loved it completely.' ALIX E. HARROW 'Alexis Henderson is one of the best Gothic writers out there. ' HANNAH WHITTEN 'Dark academia stunner infused with Henderson's signature style - it's lush, atmospheric, imaginative and impossible to put down.' RACHEL HARRISON ' A modern-day Anne Rice, Henderson has a gift for creating a world engorged with desire and death.' THE NEW YORK TIMES Lennon Carter's life is falling apart. Until she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to sit the entrance exam for somewhere few have heard of - Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon doesn't know it yet, but she is special. She possesses the innate gift of persuasion: the ability to wield her will like a weapon, controlling others, and even matter itself. But this is a devastating power than Lennon must learn how to master. While persuasion takes a heavy toll on her body and her mind, she is captivated by all that surrounds her - her studies, Drayton's lush campus and, most of all, Dante - the charismatic adviser who both intimidates and enamours her. But the longer that Lennon spends at Drayton, learning to wield her uncanny abilities, the more she uncovers about Drayton's unsettling history, and Dante's tragic and violent past. For it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption and darkness . . . and it's a test she's terrified she is going to fail.

Full of heartbreak, redemption, bloody intrigue, and heart-pounding action, The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King is the gutting second installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, and the conclusion of the Nightborn Duet - perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power. In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once thought to be true has been destroyed. A prisoner in her own kingdom, grieving the only family she ever had, and reeling from a gutting betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth of her own blood. She's left only with one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn. The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn's own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood digs their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside. When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom-and gaining her vengeance against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she'll need to harness a devastating ancient power, intertwined with her father's greatest secrets. But with enemies closing in on all sides, nothing is as it seems. As she unravels her past and faces her future, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power - and the devastating love that could be her downfall. Reading Order: The Serpent & the Wings of Night Ashes & the Star-Cursed King

In a game of power, can love be the deadliest weapon? Stirling Grey, a legendary negotiator, is on a mission: to mend her broken heart and avenge its ruin. Morrigan Lee, a hidden princess and heir to the throne, is harbouring a dark secret. For years, Stirling and Morrigan navigated the perilous games of power and politics, shared clandestine moments, and ultimately... fell in love... Until a deal with fate forced them apart. When the Queen sets a formidable challenge, Stirling and Morrigan are thrust into a treacherous labyrinth of danger. The task? Protect the kingdom from a terrifying threat or lose the crown forever. But this is not a simple mission. With the clock ticking, they're going to have to trust each other... And that's not easy when their past is filled with betrayal. It's even harder when their hearts are entangled amidst the chaos. Now, neither woman is sure if it's the throne they want to rescue or a love they want to rekindle. Two hearts, one kingdom, and a romance that could lead to their ruin... or just maybe their redemption. This is a spicy lesbian fantasy romance with second chances, ruinous secrets, found family, a masquerade ball, a long con, and a love that could either shatter a kingdom or save it.

'Mind-bending, heart wrenching, and unputdownable' STEPHANIE GARBER on Only a Monster 'A captivating new voice in fantasy' HAFSAH FAIZAL on Only a Monster When monsters rule, who will be left to stop them? After Joan's failed attempt to save the world, Eleanor now rules over a cruel new timeline where monsters live openly among humans, preying on them and subjugating them. Nick - once a hero to humans, and Joan's first love - is tormented by the choice he made to save her over the timeline itself. And Aaron - the ruthless heir to a powerful monster family - now finds himself in a world where monsters have power beyond imagining while his feelings for Joan grow. Wrenched between love and rivalry, the three of them must negotiate their fractured pasts to survive the new world and restore what was lost. Because only they remember that there was once a better timeline. But how will they defeat a whole world of monsters with control over time itself? TROPES Morally gray FMC ¿ Forbidden romance ¿¿¿ Rival families with powers ¿¿¿ Love triangle ¿¿ Time travel ¿ READERS LOVE IT: 'What a roller coaster of emotions!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fluid and immersive' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The pacing is sharp' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a great conclusion to this story' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'AND THE ROMANCE AAAAHHHHHHHHHH OMGGG THE ANGST?!?!!?!!!! THE YEARNING?!???? *runs into a wall*' ¿¿¿¿¿

The thrilling third entry in the high fantasy saga that started with BookTok sensation A Broken Blade 'It seems fate has dealt me the same hand again. I know how to play it.' A new king is on the throne and the rebellion lies in ruins. Keera spends her days drinking and her nights avoiding the strange dreams that have haunted her since she returned from the capital. Keera's family in Myrelinth won't let her go without a fight. With new intelligence about the magical seals left behind by Keera's ancient kin, the Light Fae, she rallies to face her demons and unleash the formidable powers she inherited from her people. But a shocking truth is hiding in plain sight, one with the power to unravel the entire rebellion . . . The pivotal third instalment in the Halfling Saga will upend everything Keera thought she knew about her enemies . . . and her allies. The third entry in the Halfling Saga, the epic tale of a deadly assassin with a mysterious past, set in a lush fantasy world of Mortals, Elves, Halflings, and Fae, A Vicious Game is perfect for readers who enjoyed the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and other romantic fantasy books, especially those seeking LGBTQ+ romance or BIPOC representation.

Based on firsthand reporting from Syria and throughout the Middle East, Inside Syria unravels the complex dynamics underlying the Syrian Civil War. Through vivid, on-the-ground accounts and interviews with rebel leaders, regime supporters, and Syrian president Bashar al-Assad himself, veteran journalist Reese Erlich gives the reader a better understanding of this momentous power struggle and why it matters. Through his many contacts inside Syria, the author reveals who is supporting Assad and why, describes the agendas of the rebel factions, and depicts in stark terms the dire plight of many ordinary Syrian people caught in the cross fire. Erlich explains how, after colonization by the British and the French and later becoming a focal point of political intrigue by numerous international powers, the region became increasingly volatile and dangerous. He also provides insights into both the past and the present roles of the Kurds, the continuing influence of Iran, and the policies of American administrations that seem interested only in protecting US regional interests, even at the expense of innocent Syrian civilians. Disturbing, compelling, and enlightening, this timely book--now with a new epilogue with the latest information-- shows not only what is happening inside Syria but why it is so important for the Middle East, the United States, and the world.

THE SPRITE SISTERS - FOUR SISTERS, FOUR ELEMENTS, FOUR POWERS FIRE - WATER EARTH - AIR The Ghost in the Tower is the fourth title in Sheridan Winn's bestselling Sprite Sisters series. The stories have sold over 550,000 copies in Germany and are now being made into a film. This will be screened in German cinemas in 2019. Aimed at girl readers aged 7-12 years, the stories focus on the magical adventures of Flame, Marina, Ash and Ariel Sprite. Over their heads the swirling black shape dived and spun, up and down. Ariel screamed as long, thin hands stretched out, reaching for her hair. Then up it rose again. The sisters waited, their eyes focused, their fingers poised, ready to use their magic. 'What's she going to do?' squeaked Ariel. 'I don't know,' gasped Flame. She could feel the incredible strength of Margaret's dark power. When the ghost of Glenda Glass's wicked ancestor Margaret is released, the atmosphere at Sprite Towers gets decidedly chilly, and the girls' Hallowe'en party turns far more sinister than anybody had planned. With Grandma away, only the Sprite Sisters can rid Sprite Towers of the phantom and that means entering the portal in the tower and risking their lives to change the past . . .

The foundational work on Critical Race Theory-now under fire from the Trump administration Why did the president of the United States, in the midst of a pandemic and an economic crisis, take it upon himself to attack Critical Race Theory? Perhaps Donald Trump appreciated the power of this groundbreaking intellectual movement to change the world. In recent years, Critical Race Theory has vaulted out of the academy and into courtrooms, newsrooms, and onto the streets. And no wonder: as intersectionality theorist Kimberlé Crenshaw recently told Time magazine, "It's an approach to grappling with a history of white supremacy that rejects the belief that what's in the past is in the past, and that the laws and systems that grow from that past are detached from it." The panicked denunciations from the right notwithstanding, CRT has changed the way millions of people interpret our troubled world. Edited by its principal founders and leading theoreticians, Critical Race Theory was the first book to gather the movement's most important essays. This groundbreaking book includes contributions from scholars including Derrick Bell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Patricia Williams, Dorothy Roberts, Lani Guinier, Duncan Kennedy, and many others. It is essential reading in an age of acute racial injustice.

Jeanie Buss: Beyond the Court—Wrestling Arenas, Hollywood Dreams & a Lakers Destiny is the definitive portrait of one of the most influential women in modern sports—and a story that reaches far beyond basketball. Raised in the high-stakes world of professional sports and entertainment, Jeanie Buss learned early that legacy is not simply inherited—it is fought for. From her childhood surrounded by wrestling promotions and behind-the-scenes dealmaking, to navigating Hollywood’s power circles, to ultimately becoming the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, Buss’s journey is marked by resilience, strategic brilliance, and an unshakable belief in her vision. This biography explores the personal and professional battles that shaped her rise, including family dynamics, public scrutiny, and the challenge of leading one of the most iconic franchises in sports history within a male-dominated industry. It reveals the quiet strength behind bold decisions, the pressure of carrying a legendary name, and the courage required to redefine leadership on her own terms. More than a sports story, Beyond the Court is an inspiring examination of power, perseverance, and purpose. It is a testament to what it means to claim your place, honor the past, and build a future that changes the game for those who follow.

Reader Reviews: 'Phenomenal!' 'C racking original fantasy.' 'Wonderful.' 'Thrilling . . . Truly recommended! ' ' Enthralling.' 'A powerful story of love, murder and rebellion .' The second installment of this highly-acclaimed trilogy, Traitor to the Throne throws the irrepressible Amani into a world of espionage, harems, and the Sultan himself. This is not about blood or love. This is about treason. Nearly a year has passed since Amani and the rebels won their epic battle at Fahali. Amani has come into both her powers and her reputation as the Blue-Eyed Bandit, and the Rebel Prince's message has spread across the desert - and some might say out of control. But when a surprise encounter turns into a brutal kidnapping, Amani finds herself betrayed in the cruellest manner possible. Stripped of her powers and her identity, and torn from the man she loves, Amani must return to her desert-girl's instinct for survival. For the Sultan's palace is a dangerous one, and the harem is a viper's nest of suspicion, fear and intrigue. Just the right place for a spy to thrive... But spying is a dangerous game, and when ghosts from Amani's past emerge to haunt her, she begins to wonder if she can trust her own treacherous heart. Praise for the series: 'Sheer escapism.' Guardian 'Winning.' New York Times

Jeanie Buss: Beyond the Court—Wrestling Arenas, Hollywood Dreams & a Lakers Destiny is the definitive portrait of one of the most influential women in modern sports—and a story that reaches far beyond basketball. Raised in the high-stakes world of professional sports and entertainment, Jeanie Buss learned early that legacy is not simply inherited—it is fought for. From her childhood surrounded by wrestling promotions and behind-the-scenes dealmaking, to navigating Hollywood’s power circles, to ultimately becoming the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, Buss’s journey is marked by resilience, strategic brilliance, and an unshakable belief in her vision. This biography explores the personal and professional battles that shaped her rise, including family dynamics, public scrutiny, and the challenge of leading one of the most iconic franchises in sports history within a male-dominated industry. It reveals the quiet strength behind bold decisions, the pressure of carrying a legendary name, and the courage required to redefine leadership on her own terms. More than a sports story, Beyond the Court is an inspiring examination of power, perseverance, and purpose. It is a testament to what it means to claim your place, honor the past, and build a future that changes the game for those who follow.

The trauma of your past can't be undone, but you can take charge of how it affects you. This compassionate journal offers a safe space to help you process, heal, and reclaim your power Trauma and its effects can feel like a never-ending storm, and there's no safe harbor in sight from the thoughts and emotions that toss and turn so violently and unpredictably in your head. But healing is possible. Your brain can actually re-wire these thoughts and emotions. And you can direct that powerful healing process through journaling. By putting your thoughts to paper, you can identify, choose, and permanently adopt new ways of responding to stress. You can create a new narrative of your life-one that breaks you out of your most deeply ingrained and self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. In this powerful guided journal, internationally acclaimed neuroscience journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa outlines her inspiring, innovative, trauma-informed, and mindful Neural Re-Narrating(TM) program to help you: ·Acknowledge your past while engaging in the present moment ·Create a new and empowering written narrative you can revisit again and again ·Release worry and trauma from your body by putting it onto the page ·Reduce your anxiety and alleviate symptoms of depression ·Access inner calm-even in stressful situations The act of unburdening oneself is essential when working through troubling or traumatic experiences. Through thoughtful, guided writing experiences, you'll find the strength to live authentically-with hope and optimism for the future.

"POETIC . . . REMARKABLY HONEST . . . Mori describes her experiences with an admirable mixture of forthrightness and restraint." --The Wall Street Journal In an extraordinary memoir that is both a search for belonging and a search for understanding, Japanese-American author Kyoko Mori travels back to Kobe, Japan, the city of her birth, in an unspoken desire to come to terms with the memory of her mother's suicide and the family she left behind thirteen years before. Throughout her seven-week trip, Kyoko struggles with her ever-present past and the lasting guilt over her mother's death. Although she meets with beloved cousins and other relatives, she agonizes over the frustrating relationship she barely maintains with her fierce father and selfish stepmother. Searching for answers, Kyoko attempts to find a new understanding of what her father is really like, and how it has affected her own place in two distinct worlds. As her time to leave draws near, Kyoko begins to understand that her family connections may be a powerful cry of the heart, but it is the new world that has given her escape from a lonely past and the power to believe in herself. "[A] COMPELLING MEMOIR . . . LYRICAL." --Seattle Times-Post Intelligencer "ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL . . . Through the clarity filters the beauty of a large heritage that Mori is by now too American to share, but still Japanese enough to appreciate its redeeming value and to be in some measure restored by it." --Los Angeles Times Book Review "MAGICAL . . . ENLIGHTENING." --San Francisco Chronicle

What if the hottest guy in the world was hiding a nameless evil, and all he wanted was you? At the start of this heart-pounding new installment of the bestselling House of Night series, Zoey's friends have her back again and Stevie Rae and the red fledglings aren't Neferet's secrets any longer. But an unexpected danger has emerged. Neferet guards her powerful new consort, Kalona, and no one at the House of Night seems to understand the threat he poses. Kalona looks gorgeous, and he has the House of Night under his spell. A past life holds the key to breaking his rapidly spreading influence, but what if this past life shows Zoey secrets she doesn't want to hear and truths she can't face? On the run and holed up in Tulsa's Prohibition-era tunnels, Zoey and her gang must discover a way to deal with something that might bring them all down. Meanwhile, Zoey has a few other little problems. The red fledglings have cleaned up well - they've even managed to make the dark, creepy tunnels feel more like home - but are they really as friendly as they seem? On the boyfriend front, Zoey has a chance to make things right with super-hot ex-, Erik, but she can't stop thinking about Stark, the archer who died in her arms after one unforgettable night, and she is driven to try to save him from Neferet's sinister influence at all costs. Will anyone believe the power evil has to hide among us?

THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE DUTCH HOUSE AND TOM LAKE 'Few writers are more adept than Patchett at delineating the collisions between present and past' Observer 'Whistler is top-shelf comfort food, the literary equivalent of pricey ice-cream' Guardian, Book of the Day __________ When Daphne notices an older gentleman following her around the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she doesn't expect it to be Eddie - her former stepfather. Married to her mother for a short time when Daphne was nine, she hasn't seen Eddie for many years; not since the fateful event that changed the direction of both their lives. Meeting again now, Daphne and Eddie feel that time has fallen away. Their earlier relationship was brief but had a profound impact on both of them. Together, they consider not only their past, but the joys of the present and their commitment to face the future together. A moving, luminous story about how family, memory and love endures, Whistler paints an intimate portrait of how the feeling of being known by one other person, even for a short period of time, can change everything. __________ 'This generous-hearted, clever and poignantly revealing tale feels another sure-fire hit. Spend a day on the couch in its warm, riveting company and you won't regret it' Times 'A quietly compelling story about the power of familial love to transcend time and blood' Harper's Bazaar, Best Books of 2026

'Saturated with violence, desire, and power. It's a book with blood on its lips, and I loved it completely.' ALIX E. HARROW 'Alexis Henderson is one of the best Gothic writers out there. ' HANNAH WHITTEN 'Dark academia stunner infused with Henderson's signature style - it's lush, atmospheric, imaginative and impossible to put down.' RACHEL HARRISON ' A modern-day Anne Rice, Henderson has a gift for creating a world engorged with desire and death.' THE NEW YORK TIMES Lennon Carter's life is falling apart. Until she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to sit the entrance exam for somewhere few have heard of - Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon doesn't know it yet, but she is special. She possesses the innate gift of persuasion: the ability to wield her will like a weapon, controlling others, and even matter itself. But this is a devastating power than Lennon must learn how to master. While persuasion takes a heavy toll on her body and her mind, she is captivated by all that surrounds her - her studies, Drayton's lush campus and, most of all, Dante - the charismatic adviser who both intimidates and enamours her. But the longer that Lennon spends at Drayton, learning to wield her uncanny abilities, the more she uncovers about Drayton's unsettling history, and Dante's tragic and violent past. For it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption and darkness . . . and it's a test she's terrified she is going to fail.

Full of heartbreak, redemption, bloody intrigue, and heart-pounding action, The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King is the gutting second installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, and the conclusion of the Nightborn Duet - perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power. In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once thought to be true has been destroyed. A prisoner in her own kingdom, grieving the only family she ever had, and reeling from a gutting betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth of her own blood. She's left only with one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn. The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn's own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood digs their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside. When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom-and gaining her vengeance against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she'll need to harness a devastating ancient power, intertwined with her father's greatest secrets. But with enemies closing in on all sides, nothing is as it seems. As she unravels her past and faces her future, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power - and the devastating love that could be her downfall. Reading Order: The Serpent & the Wings of Night Ashes & the Star-Cursed King

'Mind-bending, heart wrenching, and unputdownable' STEPHANIE GARBER on Only a Monster 'A captivating new voice in fantasy' HAFSAH FAIZAL on Only a Monster When monsters rule, who will be left to stop them? After Joan's failed attempt to save the world, Eleanor now rules over a cruel new timeline where monsters live openly among humans, preying on them and subjugating them. Nick - once a hero to humans, and Joan's first love - is tormented by the choice he made to save her over the timeline itself. And Aaron - the ruthless heir to a powerful monster family - now finds himself in a world where monsters have power beyond imagining while his feelings for Joan grow. Wrenched between love and rivalry, the three of them must negotiate their fractured pasts to survive the new world and restore what was lost. Because only they remember that there was once a better timeline. But how will they defeat a whole world of monsters with control over time itself? TROPES Morally gray FMC ¿ Forbidden romance ¿¿¿ Rival families with powers ¿¿¿ Love triangle ¿¿ Time travel ¿ READERS LOVE IT: 'What a roller coaster of emotions!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fluid and immersive' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The pacing is sharp' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a great conclusion to this story' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'AND THE ROMANCE AAAAHHHHHHHHHH OMGGG THE ANGST?!?!!?!!!! THE YEARNING?!???? *runs into a wall*' ¿¿¿¿¿

BOOK THREE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES   An Entertainment Weekly Summer Reads pick! "The perfect summer read." --The Washington Post The beloved and bestselling fantasy series that glows, burns, and smolders. (Huffington Post). Beyond the Martial Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger. Helene Aquilla, the Blood Shrike, is desperate to protect her sister's life and the lives of everyone in the Empire. But she knows that danger lurks on all sides: Emperor Marcus, haunted by his past, grows increasingly unstable and violent, while Keris Veturia, the ruthless Commandant, capitalizes on the Emperor's volatility to grow her own power--regardless of the carnage she leaves in her path. Far to the east, Laia of Serra knows the fate of the world lies not in the machinations of the Martial court, but in stopping the Nightbringer. But in the hunt to bring him down, Laia faces unexpected threats from those she hoped would help her, and is drawn into a battle she never thought she'd have to fight. And in the land between the living and the dead, Elias Veturius has given up his freedom to serve as Soul Catcher. But in doing so, he has vowed himself to an ancient power that demands his complete surrender--even if that means abandoning the woman he loves.

In the shadows and flames, Primals will fall… And from the blood and ash, new gods will rise . What was dreamt. Poppy was never meant to awaken, and the consequences are devastating and far-reaching, stirring ancient powers from their slumber and transforming Casteel and Kieran in ways even the Fates couldn’t have foreseen. But what that means is the least of their concerns. For now. What was foreseen. The Blood Crown has fallen, but what has risen is a far greater danger than they’ve ever faced. From flesh and fire, the Great Conspirator has returned to the mortal realm, and he wants only one thing. They must stop the true Primal of Death before he regains his strength, and it won’t be easy. Even weakened, his influence is undeniable. His power, unthinkable. Has come to be. While the future of the realms rests upon them, they won’t stand alone. The gods have awakened—each harboring their own blood-soaked secrets. But they must navigate an unbalanced realm, where every choice—past and present—has the potential to not only undo everything they’ve fought for but also destroy the very bonds that have Joined them together. For the Harbinger and the Bringer of Death and Destruction has risen.

What does a pathetic class of misfits have in their arsenal to combat their schoolteacher's alien technology, bizarre powers and...tentacles?! Ever caught yourself screaming, "I could just kill that teacher"? What would it take to justify such antisocial behavior and weeks of detention? Especially if he's the best teacher you've ever had? Giving you an "F" on a quiz? Mispronouncing your name during roll call...again? How about blowing up the moon and threatening to do the same to Mother Earth-unless you take him out first?! Plus a reward of a cool 100 million from the Ministry of Defense! Okay, now that you're committed... How are you going to pull this off? What does your pathetic class of misfits have in their arsenal to combat Teach's alien technology, bizarre powers and...tentacles?! English teacher Irina's assassination mentor makes an appearance and the two compete-using special agent Karasuma as their target. Another transfer student/would-be assassin joins the class, accompanied by a guardian who claims to be Koro Sensei's...little brother?! A tentacle showdown ensues, sending everyone into a tentacle tizzy. Then, the 3-E students face humiliation yet again during a school baseball exhibition match. Plus, more secrets of Koro Sensei's mysterious past revealed...!

In a game of power, can love be the deadliest weapon? Stirling Grey, a legendary negotiator, is on a mission: to mend her broken heart and avenge its ruin. Morrigan Lee, a hidden princess and heir to the throne, is harbouring a dark secret. For years, Stirling and Morrigan navigated the perilous games of power and politics, shared clandestine moments, and ultimately... fell in love... Until a deal with fate forced them apart. When the Queen sets a formidable challenge, Stirling and Morrigan are thrust into a treacherous labyrinth of danger. The task? Protect the kingdom from a terrifying threat or lose the crown forever. But this is not a simple mission. With the clock ticking, they're going to have to trust each other... And that's not easy when their past is filled with betrayal. It's even harder when their hearts are entangled amidst the chaos. Now, neither woman is sure if it's the throne they want to rescue or a love they want to rekindle. Two hearts, one kingdom, and a romance that could lead to their ruin... or just maybe their redemption. This is a spicy lesbian fantasy romance with second chances, ruinous secrets, found family, a masquerade ball, a long con, and a love that could either shatter a kingdom or save it.