"Nightmares and humans collide in the second book of the thrilling Nightstrider dark fantasy series, as allyships are formed and bonds are strengthened while a bloody battle looms on the horizon.
Three weeks have passed since Wren's vengeful path collided with those of Prince Caine, Queen Ila, and fellow nightmare Alaric. Three weeks since she nearly struck her creator down with the arcane magic now threatening to burn her from the inside out. Stalked by spectral half-remembered dreams and haunted by the impossible choices they were forced to make, the unlikely allies seek refuge in Marrowrun, the last free city in the dream realm and supposedly home to an exiled weaver who can teach Wren to wield her newfound power.
When they are ambushed and brought before to the ruler of the city they expect the worst, but instead the baron proposes a bargain: protection from Warwick and the leagues of mercenaries at his disposal in exchange for Warwick's head. Despite their hesitation, Wren and the others accept and prepare to battle the foul king from the lavish halls of the Pale Citadel. Their bonds deepen as they grow stronger in relative safety-until the first ritualistic slaying stains the ivory halls of the citadel.
All the while a fathomless voice from beyond the fabric of reality thrums through Wren, potent as her magic and just as terrifying. It calls her not Wren nor even Nightstrider, but Vessel. "
"In award-winning author Lavie Tidhar's 21st-century homage to pulp fantasy, guns clash with sorcery, faith with addiction, and love with betrayal.
Gorel of Goliris was born a prince. Now he’s a mercenary, a killer-for-hire, and a slave to the Black Kiss — the narcotic distilled from the blood of gods. His kingdom is gone, his family slaughtered, and his only obsession is to find the path back home. But in a world where gods walk and magic infects the land, the road home is paved with betrayal, blood... and bullets.
From the scorched deserts of Meskatel to the drowned temples of Falang-Et, from necropolises where the dead refuse to sleep to cities ruled by frog-gods and hybrid spawn, Gorel’s journey is a brutal odyssey of hallucinatory wonders and horrors. Only one thing’s for sure: by the time this is over, there will be blood."
"'There is a certain star I like above all others. It is named after us. It's called the Dog Star, and shines brighter than any other. If you are ever lost, look for the star. It will guide you home'
This is the story of a loveable mixed breed dog named Burke who, shortly after he is born, misunderstands something his mother tells him, leading him to believe that he - like all other dogs - is immortal. Only, as we know, that's not true. In fact, in a cruel twist of fate, dogs tend to lead much shorter lives than their human counterparts. So, what happens when a dog like Burke finds out that he is not immortal as he was first led to believe?
It sends him on a journey to understand the power of hope, of joy, and the heavy weight of grief. The book follows Burke as he moves from one home to another, trying to find a place to belong. And when he finally does, he is given the ultimate task: find his person, someone to love before Burke expires from this Earth.
(Burke, as it turns out, is a bit of a drama queen.)
The Stars Look Like Home is a novel of found family, of finding happiness in the unlikeliest of places and fighting with all your might to keep it and above all this is a love story for our four legged friends."
"Two enemies. One cursed fate. An enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance that will set the world on fire.
The eight kingdoms have not spoken for 100 hundred years after destroying the land of the witches, turning the kingdom into a wasteland. Until now.
Mal blackburn will end the feud between the kingdoms by marrying the fire prince, known across the lands for being cruel. But Mal is not looking to conquer the cruel prince's heart. She wants to stab it.
For if Mal kills the fire prince, she will end the curse no one believes to be true. However, killing him might not be so simple . . .
The witches want revenge. And everyone seems to keep secrets in the land of fire and dragons. Including Mal Blackburn, the girl with witch eyes. The fourth born child of the kingdom of darkness. The one that is hiding a secret that could doom them all.
Or save them.
Contains mature themes."
"It's time to expect the unexpected . . .
Death couldn't claim me, but I didn't escape it's clutches unscathed. The world feels different now, but the threat Loviator poses stays the same.
Dracul is under siege, and the humans have no clue what's waiting in the wings.
Loviator is free of the curse terms that bound her, but still tethered to her prison, sending her minions to wreak havoc on the supernatural population of Dracul. And while we battle, she grows stronger with each passing hour.
We're on a clock to find a way to lock her down for good, but the odds are against us.
I've never doubted my abilities to fix a problem before. But Loviator is more than a problem, she's cosmic chaos determined to be free. For the first time in my life, I'm not sure we can win. But I know one thing . . . We’re gonna give it a damn good shot.
Contains mature themes."
"It's time for Trysten to pick up the pieces and move the village forward after the battle for Aerona. Since then, not a single Western dragon has been seen in the skies, and the fighting appears to be at a lull. But when Prince Aymon returns from the mother city with eighty dragons dressed for battle and plans to teach the Western kingdom a lesson, it appears that the fighting season is about to heat up again.
After Aymon invades the Western kingdom with his armada of dragons, Trysten races to unravel the mysteries of the fighting season with the hopes of bringing the war to an end before Aymon can rekindle it. With the help of new and rediscovered friends, Trysten uncovers the unbelievable reason the two kingdoms are at war. But knowing why they fight may not be enough to stop the destruction.
The fourth book in The Dragoneer series delves into the mystery surrounding this fantasy adventure. It features a strong, female hero and a compelling story appropriate for most ages."
"The action-packed conclusion to the epic fantasy romance trilogy full of dangerous magic and star-crossed love.
Keera
As she faces the devastating consequences of trusting the wrong person, there is no escaping the fate of the desert—and the weight of every life tied to it. Now, Keera must choose between freeing the city she swore to protect from a cruel tyrant or crossing the desert to heal her broken Heart.
As the magic of the desert spirals out of control, Keera is hesitant to trust in her own leadership again. But she is fighting for more than just survival—Keera is fighting for Erix and all those who have become her home, and she will risk everything to ensure their future.
Erix
The desert isn’t the only thing breaking—Erix’s mind is now shattering as well. Faced with confusing visions, he must race against time to heal the Heart of the Desert.
But his unraveling magic makes him a danger to everyone he’s trying to protect… especially Keera. She may be the only thing anchoring him to himself, but staying by his side could destroy her too.
With the desert on the brink of ruin and enemies closing in, Keera and Erix must stand together in the eye of the storm—or risk losing not only their world, but each other.
HEART OF THE DESERT is the third and final book in a sweeping fantasy romance trilogy perfect for fans of epic battles, devastating consequences, and love strong enough to conquer all—and for readers of Demi Winters, L.J. Andrews, and Carissa Broadbent."
"Nonsense and candy and the families we choose in the origin story of a beloved character in the latest installment of the Hugo Award-winning Wayward Children series.
Before there was Sumi, Promised Savior of Confection, there was Onishi Sumiko, a girl with no idea where she belonged.
Onishi Sumiko was born to be an invisible girl. The second child of immigrant parents, overshadowed by her brother, she seemed destined for a life of quiet obedience, never breaking free of the path that had been chosen for her.
Until a chance encounter with an impossible door sends her tumbling into a world of peppermint dreams and sugary nightmares, leaving her trapped in a candy-coated heart of darkness.
Forced to adapt to the world of Confection, where the rules are as unpredictable as they are nonsensical, Sumiko must decide whether she’s going to be a meek, logical victim of her own fate—or whether she’s going to stand up and become the illogical, impossible hero she was always meant to be.
Not all sweet dreams are safe ones, as Sumi will quickly discover for herself."
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