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THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'The new Game of Thrones' Stylist'Puts Samantha Shannon in the same league as Robin Hobb and George R.R. Martin. Shannon is a master of dragons' Starburst'Epic fantasy with added dragons. A blockbuster' Guardian, Best Science Fiction and FantasyAn enthralling, epic fantasy about a world on the brink of war with dragons - and the women who must lead the fight to save it.A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens.The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction - but assassins are getting closer to her door.Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.Across the dark sea, Tané has trained to be a dragonrider since she was a child, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel.Meanwhile, the divided East and West refuse to parley, and forces of chaos are rising from their sleep.

The price of love is loss. We all pay it eventually. . . Some moments are too painful to be endured, and some moments will break you if you let them. And yet I can't afford to let anything break me. Because we have one chance to win this war. One chance to create a better life for everyone across the four kingdoms. Even as our enemies ally with each other, and our own allies are forced to betray their kingdoms, their people . . . and themselves. And even as Regner plans something so cruel, so wholly evil, he's poised to douse the last remaining spark of hope in this world. Unless we kill him first.

A powerful curse forces the exiled Queen of Faerie to choose between ambition and humanity in this highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the thronePower is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power.Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her twin sister, Taryn, whose life is in peril.Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict's bloody politics.And, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity . . .A powerful curse forces the exiled Queen of Faerie to choose between ambition and humanity in this highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the thronePower is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power.Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her twin sister, Taryn, whose life is in peril.Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict's bloody politics.And, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity . . .

From Kristen Ciccarelli, New York Times bestselling author of the Crimson Month duology (The Heartless Hunter and Rebel Witch), comes the first installment of the gripping Iskari trilogy about a girl who must hunt the dragon that destroyed her town and caused her own ostracism from society.In the beginning, there was the Namsara: the child of sky and spirit, who carried love and laughter wherever he went. But where there is light, there must be darkness—and so there was also the Iskari. The child of blood and moonlight. The destroyer. The death-bringer.These are the legends that Asha, daughter of the king of Firgaard, has grown up learning in hushed whispers, drawn to the forbidden figures of the past. But it isn’t until she becomes the fiercest, most feared dragon slayer in the land that she takes on the role of the next Iskari—a lonely destiny that leaves her feeling more like a weapon than a girl.Asha conquers each dragon and brings its head to the king, but no kill can free her from the shackles that await at home: her betrothal to the cruel commandant, a man who holds the truth about her nature in his palm.When she’s offered the chance to gain her freedom in exchange for the life of the most powerful dragon in Firgaard, she finds that there may be more truth to the ancient stories than she ever could have expected. With the help of a secret friend—a slave boy from her betrothed’s household—Asha must shed the layers of her Iskari bondage and open her heart to love, light, and a truth that has been kept from her.

***A medieval fantasy filled with adventure, intrigue, and romance perfect for fans of Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.***. Sixteen-year-old Allyssa appears to be the ideal princess of Emperion--she's beautiful, elegant, and refined. She spends her days locked in a suffocating cage, otherwise known as the royal court. But at night, Allyssa uses her secret persona--that of a vigilante--to hunt down criminals and help her people firsthand. Unfortunately, her nightly escapades will have to wait because the citizens of Emperion may need saving from something much bigger than common criminals. War is encroaching on their kingdom and in order to protect her people, Allyssa may have to sacrifice her heart. Forced to entertain an alliance through marriage with a handsome prince from a neighboring kingdom, she finds herself feeling even more stifled than before. To make matters worse, the prince has stuck his nosy squire, Jarvik, to watch her every move. Jarvik is infuriating, bossy and unfortunately, the only person she can turn to when she unveils a heinous plot. Together, the unlikely pair will have to work together to stop an enemy that everyone thought was long gone, one with the power to destroy her family and the people of Emperion. Now the cage Allyssa so longed to break free from might just be the one thing she has to fight to keep intact. In order to save her kingdom, she will have to sacrifice her freedom, her heart, and maybe even her life. ***Semi-finalist 2018 Kindle Book Awards***Semi-finalist SPFBO 2017 Competition

[Ember Dragon Daughter will be republished under a new penname and cover in 2023. This version will soon be discontinued.]Four beasts. Three kingdoms. One hidden princess.Ember has spent her whole life running, keeping herself and her secrets isolated--just like her moms would have wanted. Ember doesn't want that anymore.In a world where true love is promised and dragons have gone missing, a mysterious fateless plague that leaves citizens crazed and loveless threatens the enclosed kingdom of Ashkadance.When Ember is thrust into a dangerous new world, she will uncover truths tied to the plague, the death of her moms, the royal family, and more--changing everything she's ever known.Now that she has love and her secrets are revealed, will she risk all that she has gained to accept her destined fate? Or will she rebel against it?Ember Dragon Daughter is a story of fate, mystery, and instalove fueled by magic. Topics in the Novel:Ember Dragon Daughter is book one of the Fated Tales Series, an epic YA twisty fantasy series teens and young adults will enjoy.It is complete at just under 90,000 words and 35 chapters.The companion fantasy novella, Hasley Fateless, is available now, and is recommended to be read after Ember Dragon Daughter.This book for teens covers topics such as inclusion, LQBTQ+ characters, adoption, true love, responsibility, and loving and accepting yourself. Comparable Titles:Fans of The Selection's complicated family relationships, re-writing of history, romantic courtship, rebel plots, and royal balls will enjoy uncovering the many secrets of the royal family set to oversee the kingdom of Ashkadance in Ember Dragon Daughter.Fans that resonated with Feyre's deep need to protect, the complexity of many separated sectors with different magic rulers, and a complicated destiny that takes unexpected turns in A Court of Thorns and Roses will love the threads beginning to weave in Ember Dragon Daughter and the Fated Tales Series.If you enjoyed the Matched Trilogy by Ally Condie’s discussion of how love impacts society, you will also enjoy this fantasy spin on the topic. Reading Order:The Fated Tales Series reading order: Ember Dragon Daughter Hasley Fateless Ember Dragon Savior Formats:Available in eBook, paperback, the ebook box set, and audiobook!

"Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares..." A book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it--and their own happy ending--in this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco. A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart. Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library, but when a forgotten deity threatens the very fabric of the Underworld, he's thrust into a race against time. He must find the Book of Nightmares--an ancient artifact that has the power to break worlds--before it unleashes a deadly game to free its master, the Goddess of Night. When a betrayal leaves him marked, and desperate, his path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear--a portal stone unlike any other. A librarian who is all sweet sunshine...until she burns. Lore Brimstone has always loved getting lost in a book--but she never meant literally. Yet, after visiting a traveling caravan, she quickly finds herself transported to a terrifying but oddly familiar world--with the worst, twisted prince at her side. Realizing they are living out her favorite novels one by one, they face off against an increasingly dark magic as they try to survive the story. A twisted tale that means they can't trust themselves--or their hearts. As Lore and Sloth navigate the pages of her beloved novels gone wrong, she must channel her inner main character to defeat the Book of Nightmares before the wall between the gods and mortals comes crashing down, dooming them all.

A prince repelled by magic. A king bent on revenge. A witchdoctor who does not walk alone. Brimming with dark magic, high stakes, and serpentine twists, the second book in Rena Barron’s thrilling YA fantasy saga is perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi. After so many years yearning for the gift of magic, Arrah has the one thing she’s always wanted—but it came at too steep a price. Now the last surviving witchdoctor, she’s been left to pick up the shattered pieces of a family that betrayed her, a kingdom plunged into chaos, and a love that can never be. While Arrah returns to the tribal lands to search for survivors of the demons’ attack, her beloved Rudjek hunts down the remnants of the demon army—and uncovers a plot that would destroy what’s left of their world. The Demon King wants Arrah, and if she and Rudjek can’t unravel his schemes, he will destroy everything, and everyone, standing in his way. Set in a richly imagined world inspired by whispered tales of voodoo and folk magic, the Kingdom of Souls trilogy has been optioned for film by Michael B. Jordan and his Warner Bros. production company, Outlier Society. “I couldn’t get enough of Kingdom of Souls. Wonderfully written, and full of dark magic and danger, it was a story I couldn’t wait to escape into. Highly recommended!”—Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series Dark Magic and Voodoo: Arrah is now the last witchdoctor, wielding the power of five tribal chieftains in a richly imagined world inspired by West African folklore. War Between Gods: As ancient orishas return to the mortal plane, Arrah and Rudjek are caught in a celestial conflict that threatens to tear their world apart. Multiple POV Fantasy: Experience the unfolding chaos through the eyes of Arrah, the powerful witchdoctor, and Rudjek, the prince trapped by his anti-magic lineage. High Stakes Quest: While Arrah searches for survivors of the demon attack, Rudjek uncovers a devastating plot by the Demon King that could mean the end of everything.

Our fae courts are at war, yet we're still fated. My fated mate is the Seelie Fae king. He's powerful, dangerous, and sexy as hell. Except, I don't want a fated mate. Especially since he thinks I'm a lying snake. Turns out I'm Unseelie, and our courts are at war. When my new Unseelie magic goes haywire and I nearly destroy my city, I can't fix it alone. The only person with strong enough magic is the king. Which means I have to beg my mate for help. I'd rather chew off my own leg, but that won't save Magic's Bend. As we work to save my city from falling into the center of the earth, the danger is greater than we'd realized. To find answers, we must risk a visit to the homeland that rejected me-the Unseelie Court. There, I must master my magic, or all is lost. In a place fraught with death and danger, we have only each other. And I don't know if that will be enough.Heir of the Fae is the thriling continuation of the hit new release Trial by Fae.

One Shadow to protect the Crown. One betrayal to tear the world apart. Roksana's burden was watching her king ride to war, leaving her with an impossible task: guard the capital at any cost. As the King's Shadow, she enforces his rule with forbidden magic and poisons that shift alliances overnight. Hidden behind the porcelain mask of the Deadly Nightshade, Roksana is the throne's most lethal secret-and she is committed to protecting the only man who ever touched her heart. But a silent threat capable of shattering the realm is festering in the city's depths. With King Reynard cut off by the tides of war and the court plotting a coup, Roksana must rely on the only family she has left: a fae courtesan who trades in whispers, a dwarf inventor whose genius uncovers the plot, and an assassin who always trusts her plans. To save the kingdom and her king, Roksana must become the monster the world already believes her to be. She would rather lose her soul than the man she loves-and the family-she's fought to protect. -------------------------------------------------------------- Blending grit, passion and power play, this adult high fantasy romance delivers a morally grey competent heroine in her 30' with deadly secrets, a cursed king whose love language is obsession, and a slow burn enemies-to-lovers bond that burns into spice against the backdrop of a Slavic-inspired kingdom steeped in betrayal and dangerous magic. A dual POV. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and The Witcher