With an irresistible cast of characters, an incredible high fantasy world, and a unique, dangerous magic system, THORN SEASON is an epic court romantasy – perfect YA for fans Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse.
Sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Shadow and Bone meets The Selection in this second book in the sharp, sexy, and twisty #1 New York Times bestselling romantasy trilogy about a teen girl in possession of an illegal magic, who joins her kingdom’s harsh and glittering royal court only to find herself caught in a web of hidden intentions. Alissa has defied the odds, escaping her kingdom—and King Erik’s clutches—with the coveted Spellmade compass. Burdened by guilt over her old friend Garret’s sacrifice, and struggling with her own growing power, she vows to destroy the compass before it can harm any more Wielders. But when she lands in the Wielder-ruled kingdom of Ansora, she finds herself pulled again into Keil’s orbit—and into the political landscape of a nation at war. Fearing Erik’s reach, and his wrath, Alissa has no choice but to accept when the formidable Empress of Ansora offers her protection…at a very steep price. As Alissa dons the vicious mask of a courtier once more, she and Keil delve secretly into the compass’s sinister nature, and also delve tentatively into a relationship free from King Erik’s hovering presence. But Erik is...
From the bestselling author of Threads that Bind and Hearts that Cut comes a brand-new compulsive romantasy about a girl obsessed with the dark and the shadowy magical prince she falls in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor. ‘A world so unique and addictive that I devoured this in a matter of days. Whimsical prose and a slow burning romance unlike any I’ve read before.’ Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a Kingdom THE DARK HAS COME ALIVE . . . Six years ago, vicious creatures began to crawl out of the dark crevices of the world, and with it Sascia’s fascination with the darkness was born. Now that fascination has become an obsession, and while exploring an area known for its connection to the Darkworld, Sascia – impossibly – pulls out a person from the shadows. But Nugau is no ordinary person, they’re the heir to the Darkworld, with one mission . . . to kill Sascia. Except, the second time they meet, Nugau is younger and doesn’t recognise Sascia. And the third time, Nugau stumbles out of the darkness with poison running through their veins, expressing their undying love for her. Piecing together the puzzle, Sascia makes two shocking...
Hace muchos años, la magia prevaleció en Gran Bretaña. Fue una época en la que las mujeres eran elegidas por la propia madre naturaleza; una época de brujería, de la hermandad de los Gwithiaz y de las aterradoras Criaturas. Eventualmente, se convirtió en un pedazo de historia olvidada. Ahora, la magia ha regresado y Kiera es la primera bruja que el mundo ha visto en siglos. Jack ha sido elegido para aprender las costumbres de los Gwithiaz. Juntos deben dominar sus habilidades y superar sus diferencias si quieren sobrevivir al enemigo oscuro que acecha en las sombras. En el robusto paisaje de Cornualles donde todo comenzó, con la ayuda de su excéntrico mentor, Kitto, se han de enfrentar al temido Kasadow: un antiguo mal que ha despertado y está sediento de probar la sangre de bruja.
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Shadow and Bone meets The Selection in this first book in Kiera Azar's sharp, sexy, and twisty debut YA romantasy trilogy! “Dark, sexy, and completely addictive, romantasy lovers will devour Azar’s Thorn Season. With epic betrayals, shocking twists, and delicious tension, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. An absolute thrill of a novel.”—Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders, in possession of a magical Spectre–a shimmering thread that can extend beyond their visible body to give a loving caress, pick a lock . . . even kill. Feared for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted. Alissa Paine, heiress and daughter of a Hunter family . . . is also a Wielder. At eighteen, Alissa knows she’s escaped execution thus far only due to painful self-control and the efforts of her beloved father. Summoned to the harsh and glittering royal court for the debutante season, Alissa finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and betrayal—and caught between two equally dangerous men: one a brutal ruler with the handsome face of a fairy-tale...
Sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Shadow and Bone meets The Selection in this second book in the sharp, sexy, and twisty #1 New York Times bestselling romantasy trilogy about a teen girl in possession of an illegal magic, who joins her kingdom's harsh and glittering royal court only to find herself caught in a web of hidden intentions. This stunning deluxe limited edition features: A unique alternate jacket design printed on shimmery paper A pearly case with foil stamping and embossing Gorgeous printed endpapers Beautiful custom designed edges extending the endpaper design Alissa has defied the odds, escaping her kingdom--and King Erik's clutches--with the coveted Spellmade compass. Burdened by guilt over her old friend Garret's sacrifice, and struggling with her own growing power, she vows to destroy the compass before it can harm any more Wielders. But when she lands in the Wielder-ruled kingdom of Ansora, she finds herself pulled again into Keil's orbit--and into the political landscape of a nation at war. Fearing Erik's reach, and his wrath, Alissa has no choice but to accept when the formidable Empress of Ansora offers her protection...at a very steep price. ...
Shadow and Bone meets The Selection in this first book in Kiera Azar's sharp, sexy, and twisty debut YA romantasy trilogy! This stunning deluxe limited edition features: A unique alternate jacket design printed on shimmery paper A pearly white case with rose gold stamp and embossed vine pattern Gorgeous printed endpapers Beautiful custom designed edges extending the endpaper design Quantities are limited for this deluxe edition, so be sure to preorder now! In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders, in possession of a magical Spectre-a shimmering thread that can extend beyond their visible body to give a loving caress, pick a lock . . . even kill. Feared for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted. Alissa Paine, heiress and daughter of a Hunter family . . . is also a Wielder. At eighteen, Alissa knows she's escaped execution thus far only due to painful self-control and the efforts of her beloved father. Summoned to the harsh and glittering royal court for the debutante season, Alissa finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and betrayal--and caught between two equally dangerous men: one a brutal ruler with the handsome face of a fairy-tale prince, who would...
Después de quedarse viuda, Kiera Malone tuvo que luchar para criar a sus hijos en un pueblo de Irlanda. Y justo cuando había vuelto a enamorarse, su prometido tuvo un ataque al corazón y murió, y ella volvió a quedarse sola. La pérdida de su amor la dejó hundida. Su hija y su padre la convencieron para que fuera a visitarlos a Estados Unidos. Y, con la promesa de tener un trabajo en O'Brien's, el pub irlandés de su yerno, decidió aceptar. Sin embargo, resultó que atravesar el océano no fue nada comparado con instalarse al lado de Bryan Laramie, el malhumorado chef de O'Brien's. Muy pronto, sus peleas en la cocina se hicieron legendarias, y los casamenteros de Chesapeake Shores llegaron a la conclusión de que, donde había fuego, también tenía que haber pasión.
With an irresistible cast of characters, an incredible high fantasy world, and a unique, dangerous magic system, THORN SEASON is an epic court romantasy - perfect YA for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse. 'Destined to be a romantasy sensation' - Katherine Webber 'Sexy, hilarious and completely addictive. I need more!' - S. F. Williamson ONLY THE SHARPEST WILL SURVIVE "Court is filled with charming vipers," I said, chin lifted. "But charming or not, we are vipers all the same." In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders - able to exert a physical power that extends beyond their visible body: a shimmering tendril that can pick a lock, a gentle coil that reaches out to give a loving caress, or an inexorable rope that will kill a man before he knows it is around his neck. Feared and mistrusted for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted. Alissa Paine - heiress of a noble lineage, daughter of a Hunter family - is also a Wielder. And as she approaches her eighteenth Season, Alissa knows she has escaped execution so far only through painful self-control, and the fragile efforts of her beloved father. Summoned to the harsh and glittering royal...
'Destined to be a romantasy sensation' - Katherine Webber 'Sexy, hilarious and completely addictive. I need more!' - S. F. Williamson Sharp, funny, sexy and dangerous, and packed full of irresistible twists, Thorn Season is an unforgettable novel that marks the introduction of a major new YA voice and will be the romantasy debut of 2025. ONLY THE SHARPEST WILL SURVIVE "Court is filled with charming vipers," I said, chin lifted. "But charming or not, we are vipers all the same." In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders - able to exert a physical power that extends beyond their visible body: a shimmering tendril that can pick a lock, a gentle coil that reaches out to give a loving caress, or an inexorable rope that will kill a man before he knows it is around his neck. Feared and mistrusted for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted. Alissa Paine - heiress of a noble lineage, daughter of a Hunter family - is also a Wielder. And as she approaches her eighteenth Season, Alissa knows she has escaped execution so far only through painful self-control, and the fragile efforts of her beloved father. Summoned to the harsh and glittering royal court for the debutante ...
The first, comparative study of white life writers who migrated to Britain from colonies and former colonies after the Second World War, examining how their autobiographical writings address the legacies of empire.
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