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NAMED A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR & ONE OF THE BEST FANTASY NOVELS OF THE YEAR  “Astonishing and pristine, the kind of debut I love to be devastated by, already so assured and sophisticated that it’s difficult to imagine where the author can go from here. . . . It’s simply a delight from start to finish.” – AMAL EL-MOHTAR, New York Times Book Review  “Follow where this novel leads and you will be lost in a bewitching spell, a book of magic about books of magic . . . extraordinary.” – MARLON JAMES In this spellbinding debut novel, two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family’s library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection—a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power. For generations, the Kalotay family has guarded a collection of ancient and rare books. Books that let a person walk through walls or manipulate the elements—books of magic that half-sisters Joanna and Esther have been raised to revere and protect. All magic comes with a price, though, and for years the sisters have been separated. Esther has fled to a remote base in Antarctica to escape the fate that killed her own mother, and Joanna’s isolated herself in their family home in Vermont, devoting her life to the study of these cherished volumes. But after their father dies suddenly while reading a book Joanna has never seen before, the sisters must reunite to preserve their family legacy. In the process, they’ll uncover a world of magic far bigger and more dangerous than they ever imagined, and all the secrets their parents kept hidden; secrets that span centuries, continents, and even other libraries . . . In the great tradition of Ninth House, The Magicians, and Practical Magic, this is a suspenseful and richly atmospheric novel that draws readers into a vast world filled with mystery and magic, romance, and intrigue—and marks the debut of an extraordinary new voice in speculative fiction. "Ink Blood Sister Scribe is so many things at once: an adventure, a puzzle, a twisty thriller, and a tender romance. . . . I adored it.” – ALIX E. HARROW "If, like me, you’re a fan of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo, pick up this book at once.” — KELLY LINK 

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout come the first two installments of the epic Dark Elements series, together in one keepsake collection White Hot Kiss Seventeen-year-old Layla Shaw just wants to be normal—but as a half demon, half gargoyle, she's anything but. Even her longtime crush, Zayne, part of the race of gargoyles that protects the world against demons, isn't safe from her soul-killing kiss. Then she meets Roth, a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know her secrets. Trusting him could ruin her chances with Zayne—and brand her a traitor to her family. But as Layla discovers she's the reason for a violent demon uprising, kissing the enemy suddenly pales in comparison to the looming end of the world. Stone Cold Touch Layla is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—but with Zayne off-limits, her family keeping dangerous secrets and Roth beyond her reach, she's pretty sure things can't get worse. When Layla's powers begin to evolve, she's offered a tantalizing taste of the forbidden. Then, when she least expects it, Roth returns, bringing news that could change her world forever. She's finally getting what she always wanted, but the price may be higher than Layla is willing to pay…

My mind reached for his, hoping to calm the growing storm. Instead, I met Oblivion, hungry and waiting. Pure darkness. SAMKIEL AND DIANNA WILL RETURN in the next sizzling, dark romantasy series from Amber V. Nicole. EPIC. SPICY. ADDICTIVE. Embrace the darkness . . . 'If you like romantasy, read this!' RAVEN KENNEDY 'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end' HANNAH NICOLE MAERHER 'This is perfection. Amber Nicole's Dianna is the FMC of my soul' NISHA J. TULI Don't miss the first three books in this series, THE BOOK OF AZRAEL,THE THRONE OF BROKEN GODS, and THE DAWN OF THE CURSED QUEEN! _________________________ The rightful heir to the throne has returned, and now all must choose a side. War is on the horizon, and without the ring of Oblivion, Samkiel struggles to control the ancient darkness living under his skin. Alongside him, Dianna's dreams are plagued with messages of retribution as an archaic power calls to her. Desperate to find answers for them both, Samkiel is forced to embark on a dangerous voyage to the one place he hoped to never go: the Otherworld. Meanwhile, as Nismera's thirst for power and her armada only grows stronger, new enemies emerge with debts of their own, demanding payment in blood. With ever-circling threats can Dianna and Samkiel ever find a way to reclaim the realms and his rightful throne? Or will their love burn everything to the ground? Only one thing remains true - not everyone will make it out of this war alive. _________________________ ⭐ Readers can't get enough of Samkiel and Dianna! ⭐ 'This was a wild ride that kept me on my toes, broke my heart thouroghly and made me cry so much, a story of mourning and love. I can't wait for book 3' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I honestly wish I could read these books again and again for the first time. And I need to mention the stunning writing- it's hard to make an almost 900 page book feel so epic and to flow as easily as it does, but Amber does it so incredibly well' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Everyone needs to read this miracle!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Amber Nicole is a freaking genius . . . Dianna is one of the best FMCS ever written and the journey she goes on if phenomenal . . . I say I consumed this masterpiece but really it consumed me!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This sequel was everything I could have wished for and more. . . . Amber's worldbuilding is utter perfection . . . This book gets ALL the love, stars, whatever because it utterly deserves it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. ........ The reader reviews say it all! 'THIS. IS. HOW. YOU. DO. A. SEQUEL' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This is the next Fourth Wing I swear' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Highly recommend if you're into fantasy with spice, epic betrayals, and creatures with big personalities' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Action-packed, full of delicious tension & the spice was fire' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 🩸🩸🩸 At Bloodwing Academy, blood is currency, but a dragon's legacy is priceless - and as dangerous as fire. I thought surviving my first year in Bloodwing's deadly halls would be enough. I was wrong. I accidentally woke a dragon - a creature of myth, of death, of fire. Now every highblood house wants control over me and the dragon's legacy I carry. But here's the truth: I have no control. I'm bluffing my way through every encounter, trying to keep everyone from realizing that I'm not the one pulling the dragon's strings. And then there's Blake Drakharrow. I thought he was on my side, that I might even be able to trust him. But he betrayed me. Now I'm his only blood source. How messed up is that? In a place like Bloodwing, where power and survival are everything, this bond may well be the death of us both. Unless I can find a way to end it. In this world of vampires, dragons, and lies, there are no happy endings. Just legends - and the darkness it takes to make them. 🩸🩸🩸 🐲 Dragons, Vampires and Fae 🌶️ Slow-burn and spice 💗 Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates 🩸🩸🩸 Readers can't stop praising The Bond that Burns: 'It's been a long time since the magic of a book series captured me like Fourth Wing, but this absolutely delivered' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I loved the first book, but this book was even better!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There's so much tension, angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sarah Dearly's vampire life is not all B-positive cocktails. A curse made her a nightwalker, the most vicious vamp there is; the charm she wears to curb her deadly tendencies is losing its juice; and a hunter from hell is turning up the heat. Gideon Chase will kill the ones she loves most if she doesn't obey his orders. That includes breaking up with master vampire Thierry and turning Gideon into an immortal vamp so he can escape a doom of eternal hellfire.Making things worse are Sarah's growing feelings for Gideon, a bad boy who keeps showing a vulnerable side . . . but is it for real? Will Sarah's dark side take over? Or can she cure herself of the nightwalker curse in time to stop Gideon and finally live happily ever after with Thierry . . . forever?

Pre-order the sequel to Kate Dramis's TikTok fantasy phenomenon, The Curse of Saints, and the next installment in Aya's journey . . . ---- He'd once called her dangerous. And he had been right.Aya was not a pawn.She was a spy.A warrior.A weapon. Aya has returned home at last.But she is not the same person who left Tala all those months ago.And Tala isn't the same either.The threat of war that could destroy the realm continues to grow and she is the only one who can save it.Because she is the Second Saint. The bringer of hope. The light in the darkness. Blessed with powers not seen in centuries.But there are those who stand to use her power for their own gain and Aya learns that danger is closer to home than she ever could have imagined.

This deluxe, first-edition trade paperback of Half City will feature beautifully stenciled edges and captivating interior cover art!Welcome to Harker Academy for Deviant Defense. Keep your daggers sharp, and your wits even sharper.Viv Abbot is an average twenty-one-year-old girl. She lives in an expensive city where the rent is too high, works long hours at a thankless job, and is dating a guy she doesn’t even like in the hopes of winning her prickly mother’s approval.She also happens to be a demon hunter.Ever since her father's murder, she's been forced to hunt deviants alone, meaning everyone, including her family, sees her as an outsider . . . until the day she crosses paths with a dangerously alluring demon, Reid Graveheart. The reformed deviant tells her of a school for people just like her: Harker Academy for Deviant Defense. If she enrolls, she'll learn to hone her craft, work with other hunters, and never be alone again.But Viv has a deadly secret. One that not even her new friends at Harker can know about, not if the school might hold the answers to untangling the mystery surrounding Viv's father’s death. When strange occurrences begin to plague the students, Viv will have to figure out who she can trust, all while trying to ace her classes, avoid falling for a demon, and make it through her first year at Harker in one piece. How hard could that be?

An Ancient Power - A Forbidden LoveSuccumbing to his need, Freely agrees to re-join the battle alongside the Blood Prince, Zan, as his gypsy.Now more powerful than ever, they hunt and destroy the vampires that would enslave humanity.But a deadly foe will soon catch up with her, and another, greater threat is on the horizon as her life is turned upside down by the bloody events once foretold in the tarot cards.As she struggles with her heart, and for her life, Freely must determine who she will turn to; The man who offers her his body, the man who offers his heart or the one who would give his life for her.

Her touch is death... her love is worse.For as long as she can remember, Rose has been a monster.  Cursed by a man who would one day become one of the most feared creatures on the earth, one of the future Alpha werewolves.  Alister Marcus.For hundreds of years she has roamed the earth, living apart from humanity, watching from afar.  Her skin and the briar vines that serve as both her protectors her tormentors, are poison.  It is an instant death sentence to anyone, or anything, that comes in contact with her or her vines.  She longs for human contact, or the contact of any living thing, but knows that it can never happen.She strikes at evil from the shadows, known by many names to humans over the years, like Lady Death.  But now the time of Gathering of the Avatars has come, can she learn what it is to be part of a group, of a family again with a huge battle looming?  And what of her love?  Cursed to an endless sleep?

ONE TOUCH CAN SAVE YOU FROM CERTAIN DEATH…OR SENTENCE YOU TO AN ETERNITY IN HELL.Born with the ability to defy death, Annora has been warned to keep her gift secret. When her greedy uncle learns about her special talent, he can’t resist exploiting her by any means necessary. Starvation, beatings, broken bones—she’s survived them all and emerged stronger. But it’s not enough for him. It will never be enough. When she discovers her uncle plans to sell her to the highest bidder, she risks everything to escape the prison that has become her life.The last thing she expected was to land at a university for supernaturals…or be paired with a pack of men as broken as her. As students go missing, Annora can’t get over the suspicion that she’s being hunted. To protect her, the guys must set aside their personal troubles and begin working as a team. But as her past collides with her present, she must make the ultimate sacrifice and expose her secrets to save the guys who’ve become more than family to her…and hope she’s strong enough to live with the consequences.A Phantom Touched Novel: Book 1Meet the Pack: Annora, Camden, Xander, Mason, Logan and Edgar.