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The Queen's Rising

Author : Rebecca Ross

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 398 pages

File Size : 47,45 MB

Release : 2018-02-06

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0062471376

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From Rebecca Ross, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals, comes a lush, sweeping debut romantasy about an outcast who finds herself bound to a disgraced lord and entangled in his plot to overthrow the king. Perfect for fans of This Woven Kingdom and The Shadows Between Us! When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. While some at the renowned Magnalia House in Valenia seem to be naturally gifted at one of the five passions—art, music, dramatics, wit, or knowledge—Brienna struggled to find hers. Then, Brienna’s greatest fear comes true: She is left without a patron. Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord—the charming Cartier Évariste—offers her patronage. When Brienna reluctantly accepts, she quickly learns that there is much more to Cartier’s story. He’s part of a dangerous plot to overthrow the king of a rival land and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the throne. With war on the horizon, Brienna must choose a side. Can she help her patron without betraying the world she knows? Don't miss the thrilling sequel, The Queen's Resistance!



The Queen's Resistance

Author : Rebecca Ross

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 421 pages

File Size : 43,77 MB

Release : 2019-03-05

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0062471406

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From Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals, comes the captivating sequel to the Renaissance France–inspired epic fantasy The Queen’s Rising. Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge. But now, she faces a new challenge: In her role as the daughter of lord Davin MacQuinn, she must win the approval of the other MacQuinns. Additionally, as Queen Isolde’s closest confidant, Brienna is responsible for balancing her role in her father’s House with serving her country. And then there’s Cartier. Aodhan Morgane, formerly Cartier Évariste, is slowly adjusting to his role as lord of a fallen House. After he and Brienna discover a mysterious boy who captures their hearts, he starts to wonder what it would be like if he didn’t have to raise the boy—or his House—by himself. But, for now, Brienna and Cartier must put their feelings aside, as resistance is rumbling among the old regime’s supporters. Any weakness will be exploited, and love is the greatest liability of all.



A Dark Queen Rises

Author : Ashok K. Banker

Publisher : John Joseph Adams

Page : 527 pages

File Size : 45,54 MB

Release : 2021

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1328916294

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"Returning to Ashok K. Banker's brilliant #ownvoices, epic fantasy world of the Burnt Empire first introduced in Upon a Burning Throne, A Dark Queen Rises features Krushni and Karni, two women on quests to protect the innocent and bring down tyrants"--



Rise of a Queen

Author : Rina Kent

Publisher :

Page : 296 pages

File Size : 37,23 MB

Release : 2021-09-02

Category :

ISBN : 9781685450151

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Nothing is fair in love. This is my kingdom. My territory. I own everything and control everyone, Aurora included. She shouldn't have barged into my world with no armour. She shouldn't have caught my attention with no warning. Alas, she did. Then she thought she could disappear. If a battle is what it'll take to protect and own her, I'll shed blood. Wars aren't fair, and neither am I. Rise of a Queen is the second part of a duet and is not standalone.



Dark Queen Rising

Author : Paul Doherty

Publisher : Canongate Books

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 33,8 MB

Release : 2019-08-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1786895072

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London, 1471. The War of the Roses rages on. Edward of York has claimed the English throne and his Yorkist supporters gleefully slaughter their adversaries; there's no mercy for anyone who supported the Lancastrian cause. Margaret Beaufort - mother of Henry Tudor, the only hope for the House of Lancaster - knows her enemies are closing in. Desperate for help she turns to Christopher Urswicke for protection. But when ruthless scheming and pitiless killings are the only routes to survival, Urswicke will have to choose where his loyalties truly lie.



Lady Q

Author : Reymundo Sanchez

Publisher : Chicago Review Press

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 30,76 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1569762856

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Reymundo Sanchez, a former member of the Latin Kings street gang, recounts the experiences of Sonia Rodriguez, a young girl who became a powerful leader of the Latin Queens, and explores the devastating impact gangs can have on a young girl's life.



Sisters of Sword and Song

Author : Rebecca Ross

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 480 pages

File Size : 27,52 MB

Release : 2020-06-23

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0062471430

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Rebecca Ross, acclaimed author of The Queen’s Rising duology, delivers a thrilling new fantasy about the lengths two sisters will go for each other. Perfect for fans of Ember in the Ashes, Sky In the Deep, and Court of Fives. After eight years, Evadne will finally be reunited with her older sister, Halcyon, who has been serving in the queen’s army. But when Halcyon unexpectedly appears a day early, Eva knows something is wrong. Halcyon has charged with a heinous crime, and though her life is spared, she is sentenced to 15 years. Suspicious of the charges, brought forth by Halcyon’s army commander, as well as the details of the crime, Eva volunteers to take part of her sister’s sentence. If there’s a way to absolve Halcyon, she’ll find it. But as the sisters begin their sentences, they quickly learn that there are fates worse than death.



A Queen Comes to Power

Author : C C Peñaranda

Publisher :

Page : 532 pages

File Size : 15,92 MB

Release : 2021-08-10

Category :

ISBN : 9781838248031

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When courts collide, blood may be spilled. But when destinies collide, blood may hold power. A DUTY... Bound in service to the king within the city, Faythe grapples with morality to keep herself and her friends safe. Nik's loyalty is tested as he struggles against his father's cruel ways. When blood and duty divide the heart, can love conquer all? AN ALLIANCE... While the kingdoms prepare to unite, Faythe is forced to remain hidden in plain sight. But suspicions quickly arise with the mysterious fae general from an ally court. Getting close to Reylan could unravel truths she longed for, but trust is hard to gain and even harder to hold. When lurking evil threatens the alliance that keeps them all safe, Faythe may find herself on the side where danger meets desire in a force that could break past the guard on her heart. A CHOICE... For the threat of battle isn't the only conflict to fear. Faythe can't forget the deal she struck in the woods to save her friend's life-and it's time to fulfil. Finding the temple ruin leads them to harrowing discoveries within the castle...and something far more sinister than the war that lingers. It seems everyone will receive more than they bargained for. A history that haunts, truths that destroy, and a tangled destiny they didn't expect.



A Queen Rises

Author : Lola Andrews

Publisher :

Page : 613 pages

File Size : 29,2 MB

Release : 2018-12-12

Category :

ISBN : 9781731384799

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A tale full of romance, betrayal, and tragedy, inspired by classic fairy tales. Fans of Girls Made of Snow and Glass, Princess of Dorsa, and the cult TV Show Once Upon a Time will love this gripping lgbt fantasy story.A TERRIBLE BETRAYAL. A TOUCH OF FAIRY MAGIC. A HEART BEATING FOR REVENGE.Marcela, her mother tells her, doesn't know how good she has it. Of noble birth, wealthy, and all but guaranteed a life of luxury, Marcela has only to learn how a real lady behaves -- but that proves to be more difficult than it sounds. Chastised again and again, Marcela spends whole days locked in the cellar, going without food and shrouded in darkness. There, she dreams of the faraway lands of her father's stories and wonders about her mother's grim and mysterious past. When the queen dies, all the noble families of the kingdom flock to attend a ball thrown to honor the king's search for a new wife. There, Marcela finds herself seduced by a duchess's daughter in-law and attracts the devoted attention of Princess Primrose, who Marcela rescues from the dark, fae woods beyond the manor and who now wants Marcela for a mother.But those woods hide worse things than beasts. The faeries whisper in Marcela's ears, and as she grows closer to the crown and further from her abusive mother, she discovers power beyond anything she'd ever dreamed of. And power, Marcela soon learns, will always corrupt. For fans of fantasy epics and fairytales... with a taste of lgbt romance!



Killer Content

Author : Kiley Roache

Publisher : Underlined

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 34,5 MB

Release : 2021-11-30

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0593427491

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Knives Out meets One of Us is Lying! In this twisty thriller a group of famous TikTokers begin turning on each other when one member is found dead at their beachfront Malibu mansion. 35 million followers. One dead body. The six teenagers who make up the Lit Lair have it made. A beachfront mansion, millions of followers, stunning good looks, and sponsorship deals worth more money than they ever dreamed. They live together, making videos about their perfect lives. Except it’s not so perfect after one of them turns up dead in the infinity pool. When the group TikTok account starts posting cryptic messages, the police stop looking outside the house for suspects—and start looking straight at them. Everyone in the Lit Lair had reasons why their lives would have been easier without Sydney Reynolds. But only one of them killed her. Underlined is a line of totally addictive romance, thriller, and horror titles coming to you fast and furious each month. Enjoy everything you want to read the way you want to read it.