Author : Jennifer Hayashi Danns
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 31,14 MB
Release : 2022-08-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0008491194
I was incapable of imagining what I had never seen...
Author : Julia Armfield
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 47,24 MB
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 125022988X
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (NPR, The Washington Post, Lit Hub, The Telegraph, Goodreads, Tor.com, them, and more) “A deeply strange and haunting novel in the best possible way...An impressive and exciting debut novel that may leave you thinking about your own relationships in a new light.” —NPR “Shocking...Achingly poetic...Sharp and beautiful as coral polyps...Armfield exercises an exquisite—even sadistic—sense of suspense." —Ron Charles, The Washington Post Leah is changed. A marine biologist, she left for a routine expedition months earlier, only this time her submarine sank to the sea floor. When she finally surfaces and returns home, her wife Miri knows that something is wrong. Barely eating and lost in her thoughts, Leah rotates between rooms in their apartment, running the taps morning and night. Whatever happened in that vessel, whatever it was they were supposed to be studying before they were stranded, Leah has carried part of it with her, onto dry land and into their home. As Miri searches for answers, desperate to understand what happened below the water, she must face the possibility that the woman she loves is slipping from her grasp. By turns elegiac and furious, wry and heartbreaking, Our Wives Under the Sea is an exploration of the unknowable depths within each of us, and the love that compels us nevertheless toward one another.
Author : Rena Barron
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 15,81 MB
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0062870971
A girl with no gifts must bargain for the power to fight her own mother’s dark schemes—even if the price is her life. Crackling with dark magic, unspeakable betrayal, and daring twists you won’t see coming, this explosive YA fantasy debut is a can’t-miss, high-stakes epic perfect for fans of Legendborn, Strange the Dreamer, and Children of Blood and Bone. “Magnetic and addictive. This book is black girl magic at its finest.”—New York Times bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton Heir to two lines of powerful witchdoctors, Arrah yearns for magic of her own. Yet she fails at bone magic, fails to call upon her ancestors, and fails to live up to her family’s legacy. Under the disapproving eye of her mother, the Kingdom’s most powerful priestess and seer, she fears she may never be good enough. But when the Kingdom’s children begin to disappear, Arrah is desperate enough to turn to a forbidden, dangerous ritual. If she has no magic of her own, she’ll have to buy it—by trading away years of her own life. Arrah’s borrowed power reveals a nightmarish betrayal, and on its heels, a rising tide of darkness that threatens to consume her and all those she loves. She must race to unravel a twisted and deadly scheme… before the fight costs more than she can afford. Set in a richly imagined world inspired by whispered tales of voodoo and folk magic, Rena Barron’s captivating debut is the beginning of a thrilling saga about a girl caught between gods, monsters, and the gift and the curse of power. “Masterful.” —SLJ (starred review)
Author : Rick Riordan
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 34,28 MB
Release : 2009-05-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1423131894
The #1 New York Times Bestseller | Now a series on Disney+ 12-year-old Percy Jackson discovers he is the son of Poseidon in the opener to the hilarious, fast-paced adventure fantasy series for young readers ages 10 and up The eBook edition of the first book in Rick Riordan’s thrilling series, filled with magic, mythology, and plenty of monsters Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school again—he can't seem to stay out of trouble. Is he supposed to stand by while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself when his teacher turns into a monster and tries to kill him? Mythical creatures seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. What’s worse, he's angered a few of them: Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Percy and his friends Grover the satyr, and Annabeth, the demigod daughter of Athena, must find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. They travel cross country to the gates of the Underworld in Los Angeles, facing a host of enemies determined to stop them. Withmillions of copies and over 10 years spent on the New York Times bestseller list, Percy has also become a movie, a Broadway musical, and now a Disney+ series. He continues to find fans in classrooms and libraries across the world.
Author : Claire Messud
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 20,51 MB
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0393635031
A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist "[A] masterwork of psychological fiction.… Messud teases readers with a psychological mystery, withholding information and then cannily parceling it out." —Chicago Tribune Julia and Cassie have been friends since nursery school. They have shared everything, including their desire to escape the stifling limitations of their birthplace, the quiet town of Royston, Massachusetts. But as the two girls enter adolescence, their paths diverge and Cassie sets out on a journey that will put her life in danger and shatter her oldest friendship. The Burning Girl is a complex examination of the stories we tell ourselves about youth and friendship, and straddles, expertly, childhood’s imaginary worlds and painful adult reality—crafting a true, immediate portrait of female adolescence. Claire Messud, one of our finest novelists, is as accomplished at weaving a compelling fictional world as she is at asking the big questions: To what extent can we know ourselves and others? What are the stories we create to comprehend our lives and relationships? Brilliantly mixing fable and coming-of-age tale, The Burning Girl gets to the heart of these matters in an absolutely irresistible way. The Burning Girl was named one of the best books of the year by the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Vogue, NPR, Financial Times, Town & Country, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Refinery29, and Literary Hub.
Author : Elle Fowler
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 15,98 MB
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 125000618X
Fans of Lauren Conrad's "L.A. Candy" series will love this YA novel by internet stars Elle and Blair Fowler, which offers a scintillating glimpse into the glitzy L.A. social scene.
Author : Jessica Gunn
Publisher : Jessica Gunn
Page : 727 pages
File Size : 33,67 MB
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. No allies to call on. I'm Ava Locke. I have three dozen problems. But remaining the anonymous champion of Midnight's fighting ring wasn't one of them--until tonight, when a change in the rules pitted me against a fellow Fire Circle Hunter, and I lost. Badly. Without the champion title masking my identity, my location is now a blinking neon sign beckoning Veynix, the demon who slaughtered my entire team. And this time, he's leaving a new wave of victims on his path to me. But since the demon-fighting Fire Circle thinks I bargained for my life when the rest of my team was murdered, I'm fresh out of allies-except for the Hunter I fought in Midnight's ring. For some reason, Mr. Tall-Dark-And-Handsome is on my side, despite clearly having a few skeletons in his own closet. But I'm not choosy because I can't do this alone. Not if I want any chance of stopping Veynix from taking more innocent lives. And saving my own. Scroll up and grab this complete urban fantasy adventure trilogy today! This complete series collection also includes a prequel novella: THE DESERTED.
Author : Kim Richardson
Publisher : KR Publishing
Page : 1743 pages
File Size : 43,50 MB
Release : 2023-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
This bundle contains books 1- 7 in The Witches of Hollow Cove series by USA Today Bestselling author Kim Richardson. If you like fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick-butt heroine and plenty of action, suspense, and humor, you’ll love The Witches of Hollow Cove series! Being dumped by my boyfriend was not how I expected to start my day. Or suddenly homeless and broke. So, when my three eccentric aunts make me an offer to join the family business—the business of protecting our town and killing anything that would want to harm it—I take it. I'm back in Hollow Cove, the flamboyant paranormal community, where nymphs, werewolves, trolls, shifters, witches, and other paranormals live comfortable lives away from prying human eyes. Enter Marcus, the town chief, who's as powerful and deadly as he is handsome. The downside? He hates my guts. I should not be attracted to him. Moving on… Things soon spiral down the crapper when people in our community start dropping like flies. And when demons start showing up in Hollow Cove, it's up to me to take care of them. Permanently. Get ready for this heart-pounding and laugh-out-loud magical adventure! This bundle includes: Shadow Witch Midnight Spells Charmed Nights Magical Mojo Practical Hexes Wicked Ways Witching Whispers
Author : Cameron Coral
Publisher : Kenney Solutions
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 17,36 MB
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN :
They say the world is cruel, but I've always known that. Growing up on the streets, I learned I could only count on myself. But nothing prepared me for the day I was abducted and subjected to genetic experiments. I soon discovered the tech they put inside me gave me incredible power. I never asked for this "gift," but now it's a part of me, for better or worse. When the aliens attacked, everything changed. They call them the Heavies, and they're unlike anything I've ever seen. I found myself on the front lines of a war I never signed up for, using my powers to save lives. But every time I use my power, a piece of myself slips away. Some want to control me, to use my powers for their own ends. I don't know who I can trust anymore. I never asked to be a hero, but I can't stand by and watch as the world burns. I have to keep fighting, even if it means sacrificing everything I am. My name is Ida, and this is my story. Fans of found family, resilient heroines, and harrowing quests for freedom will love Ida's courageous journey of rebellion and self-discovery. Book 1 in a complete 4-book YA dystopian series. Readers say: “Cameron Coral has a way of describing what is happening that drags you in and makes you feel the emotions in this story. It is like when you improve the graphics on your computer!! It all feels real!!” -J.M. “This fast-paced, action-packed book not only kept me wanting more but also tugged at my heart strings. I'm a sucker for the underdog - especially one who in-spite of her own unfortunate circumstances always looks out for the bullied. I love the original characters in this book and cannot wait to see how Ira overcomes and conquers.” -L.M.C. “Would recommend this book if you're into teen fantasy, can't find any faults, love this book!” -M.C.
Author : Elana K. Arnold
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 33,40 MB
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0449810763
From National Book Award finalist, Elana K. Arnold, comes a sizzling love story set during the Burning Man festival that’s told in alternating first-person points of view. Having just graduated from high school, Ben is set to leave Gypsum, Nevada. The timing is perfect since the gypsum mine that is the lifeblood of the area is closing and along with it:the entire town. Ben’slucky as he's headed to San Diego to the University of California on a track scholarship. But his best friends, Pete and Hog Boy, don't have college to look forward to, so to make them happy, Ben goes with them to check out the hot chick parked on the side of Highway 447. Lala and her Gypsy family earn money by telling fortunes. Some customers choose Tarot cards; others have their palms read. The thousands of people attending the nearby Burning Man festival spend lots of cash—especially as Lala gives uncanny readings. But lately Lala's been questioning whether there might be more to life than her upcoming arranged marriage. And the day she reads Ben's cards is the day that everything changes for her … and for him. A spellbinding summer page-turner about self-determination. "Lyrical and inspirational."—Kirkus Reviews "Readers looking for a romantic coming-of-age novel won’t be disappointed."—SLJ "The stirrings of an unconventional first love and the new freedoms that lie in wait for Lala and Ben provide readers ample reason to keep turning pages"—Publishers Weekly
