Until Death Taps You on the Shoulder
When facing death, there is only one way to go.War has come to Ukraine. Ever since the first blasts of Russian bombs hit the frontline city where they live, Carmina and Agnieszka face death daily. Their lives have been changed forever. Instead of posting selfies on social media or reading fantasy books, they hide in their basements and count their breaths.To escape the scorching grip of war, they venture deep into the Carpathian woods and stumble upon a shadow creature who calls herself Mara. Soon, they discover she is Baba Yaga, a guide to the world of Beyond. But something is wrong. The war-tortured dead are no longer able to see Mara, and instead, they are trapped on Earth as ghosts. Unable to lead them to the Beyond, Mara has been catapulted to the world of the living-a world she's never understood. But after meeting Carmina and Agnieszka, she begins to grasp that life is worth fighting for. However, when death comes for the girls, there is only one way to go. Unless they ask their new friend for a favour...Etgoma's incredible debut novel is a fantasy twist on their experiences of the ongoing war, featuring two ace teens, Slavic folklore, and the importance of friendship and belonging in the darkest of times.
Memphis Grace
Graceland was named after the King of Pop's mansion by her Elvis- obsessed mum. But she's not rich, not famous and definitely not noticeable.She's always just been Mikaela's best friend.That is, until Mikaela leaves school without explanation and Graceland finds herself noticed by Cooper Dally. Popular boy and Mikaela's EX-BOYFRIEND. Now she's the centre of attention: big parties, new dresses and girlfriend to Cooper. Graceland is finally changing her stars.But Cooper has expectations Graceland can't meet. And when the truth behind Mikaela's leaving comes out, Graceland realises Cooper might not be the guy she thought he was. Worse, it could cost Graceland more than she's willing to give to be noticed.
The Secret Astronomers
Two strangers. One forgotten astronomy textbook. A decades-old secret. A fascinating, highly illustrated, epistolary novel perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and Alice Oseman, featuring designed doodled edges! When a recent transfer student starts keeping her diary in the oldest textbook at the Green Bank High School library, the last thing she expects is to receive a response. Thus begins a sweeping tale of unlikely friendship and long-buried secrets between two secret pen pals at a rural West Virginia high school. Copernicus is adrift and searching for answers after the sudden death of her mother, and leaving her cosmopolitan life in San Francisco behind. Kepler is a small-town girl with straight A's and big plans to be the first person in her family to go to college, despite her family's modest means. The two girls are so different from one another but united in their goal to solve a mystery that has riddled Green Bank for decades. Meticulously hand-drawn by debut author Jessica Walker across the pages of an actual ancient astrophysics textbook, The Secret Astronomers is a story of friendship, family, crop circles, secret crushes, giant telescopes, life in Appalachia, and two girls discovering new ways to connect across any divide that separates them.
Witchlight
Paths converge and prophecies unfold as the fate of the Witchlands is decided in this epic, highly-anticipated finale to Susan Dennard's New York Times bestselling Witchlands series Safi and Iseult, the legendary Cahr Awen, must heal the final Origin Well. But first, they'll have to actually reach it--and time is not on their side. With ancient figures rising from the past, with the Raider King's armies gathering for war, and with the magic at the heart of everything dying too fast, all of the Witchlands is on the brink of collapse. To succeed, Safi and Iseult will have to call on every favor owed and every ally they've ever made, from Prince Merik Nihar to the Bloodwitch Aeduan and beyond. Yet all who fight for the Cahr Awen will soon discover that Eridysi's Lament is not the prophecy they believed it was--and their journeys are only just beginning. Also by Susan Dennard The Executioners Three The Luminaries trilogyThe LuminariesThe Hunting MoonThe Whispering Night The Witchlands seriesTruthwitchWindwitchSightwitch (novella)BloodwitchWitchshadow
My Roommate from Hell
A swoon-worthy YA rom com about an ambitious college student whose plans get derailed when he discovers his roommate is the prince of hell. Owen is not going to college to have fun. Nothing is going to stop him from achieving his goals: study hard, get a good job, and set himself up for the rest of his life. The last thing he needs is to have a loud, obnoxious, and infuriatingly hot roommate. Especially since said roommate just so happens to be the prince of hell. Prince Zarmenos has come to Summit University for the first-ever Earth/hell exchange program, and he's determined to make the most of it. Which may or may not include wild parties, bringing in random boys to his and Owen's room, and accidentally setting Owen's furniture on fire. Sparks fly (literally) as Owen and Zar clash, but Zar's actions threaten to not only ruin Owen's peaceful college life, but demon-human relations as well. To clean up his image, he asks Owen to be his fake boyfriend and teach him how to be a better human in exchange for an internship that will secure Owen's future. That, and Zar will consider being a better roommate. A deal is struck, and the two start pretending to be in a relationship where they each have agendas of their own. Only Owen has a secret--dating his mortal enemy, even if it's fake, is the most fun he's ever had. Charming and fun, My Roommate from Hell is a rom com with a magical twist. Think just one bed: but that bed is in hell, surrounded by fire and brimstone.
The My Life with the Walter Boys Boxed Set
Fall head over heels for the Walter boys in this two-book set from New York Times bestselling author Ali Novak! From the novel that inspired the #1 Netflix series to the highly anticipated sequel, the My Life with the Walter Boys books are filled with irresistible chemistry and heartfelt romance. My Life with the Walter BoysJackie Howard strives for perfection in order to impress her busy parents. But when they're killed in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with her godmother's family, the Walters... who are raising eleven boys. The Walter boys are loud, dirty, and annoying, and while a few might be Greek-god-level hot, they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is perfect Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world? But as she spends more time with the Walter boys, she wonders if the perfection she's always worked for isn't the only way to find love.My Return to the Walter Boys Jackie is back at the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space--and got it. Over the summer, she stopped texting Cole Walter, but never stopped thinking about him. Good thing he's heading off to college, because it's hard to resist him. But when he decides to take a gap year instead, life gets complicated. After all, he's the boy she can't get off her mind, and the Walters have become the family she loves and needs. If things don't work out with Cole, she stands to lose everyone else, too. How can Jackie move forward when she's afraid of taking the next step?
Marvel Alphablock: Deluxe Gift Edition (an Abrams Big Block Book)
Newly updated to include The Fantastic Four, Sam Wilson's Captain America, Ms. Marvel, and more, readers can take a super-powered tour through the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this chunky, oversized deluxe edition of Marvel Alphablock! This deluxe, jumbo-sized edition features die-cuts on every sturdy page, gatefolds, and a large, hefty trim size that is perfect for any collector's library. Featuring thrilling scenes and fascinating characters from A to Z, this interactive board book is perfect for the youngest Marvel fan as well as seasoned collectors. With illustrations in Peski Studio's bright, graphic style, Marvel Alphablock encourages the smallest Marvel fans to manipulate the alphabet in a whole new way and is a must-have ABC book. ​From its highly original characters to its stunning locations, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is recognizable and beloved across the globe.
Hearts Deceived
Will she sacrifice her freedom for his?The Vampir have lived among ordinary humans for centuries, but an ancient grudge has driven them to the brink of extinction. Though the Vampir have been brought back together, old traditions still lurk between families, stealing hope and threatening to tear it apart again.Despite the crippling pain that increases every day, Alexander lives a life that would be the envy of many. But there is one thing his money can't buy - the trust of the beautiful and elusive Jessi, whose slightest touch promises an end to his pain.Jessi finds no comfort in discovering Alexander is her mate because the Alexander she knows is no one she wants to be bound to for the rest of her life. But with her own pain growing and rumors of Alexander's drastic change of heart, Jessi must learn to trust him to help her through the consequences when reality exposes the web of deception surrounding them.A young adult, urban fantasy with sizzle but no spice. Hearts Deceived was originally released as The Touch in 2016. Though the story remains the same, it has been updated for editing and readability.
Spaghetti Steve
Steve loves spaghetti. Steve loves the snow. Steve loves eating spaghetti in the snow! One day a green snowflake that looks like spaghetti noodles lands on Steve's glove. Of course, he eats it-and is instantly transformed into a superhero. Steve's arms and legs grow long like spaghetti. He has ultrasonic hearing. He's Spaghetti Steve! Now he can hear when people call for help from far away, and he can rush to save them by using his super long arms and legs.After a long day of superhero activities, Spaghetti Steve goes home. What will he tell his mom? Will he be Spaghetti Steve forever? Maybe he just needs to eat a real bowl of spaghetti!
D-Shift
THE EXPLOSION CHANGED EVERYTHING!Nancy Clark is an athletic, pretty, seventeen-year-old girl who'd simply wanted to bike down Bitter Creek Road on a normal sunny Saturday when the unthinkable occurred: The Breckenridge Institute of Discovery exploded as she was biking past it.The government-funded research complex vaporized in a ball of blue light, and she was knocked off her bike from the blast. Injured and in shock, she bikes home, only to discover that no one, no one anywhere, remembers the existence of the Institute.To make matters worse, she wakes up every single day to discover she's shifted to a new, daily, parallel universe where the human race is different each time. In one universe, everyone's an elf, and in the next, they're spider-hybrids. Each new day brings about a new challenge as she tries to adapt to the human race's new look: part bird, part snake, part jellyfish, part plant, cyborgs, or even vampires!With her best friend, Rain Fischer, an eccentric young genius, by her side, Nancy and Rain must solve the mystery of why Nancy's the world's first dimensionaut, and more importantly, how to stop her shifting for good.This mystery of bizarre science gone wrong is only complicated by the presence of Danny Princeton, the biggest loser, dork, and social outcast in school. Danny needs advice on how to get a girl, and Nancy takes it upon herself to help him with that monumental task in spite of her dimensional shifting. She feels she needs to because she wronged Danny, and she feels genuinely sorry for how she'd treated him in the past.Will Nancy ever stop shifting, and will she be able to help Danny find that special someone?D-Shift is a young adult, science-fiction, teen romance that anyone can enjoy.
Gilded in Vengeance
Revenge meets the Gilded Age in this thrilling YA fantasy set among the glittering magical elite of late-1800s New York society, from Revelle author Lyssa Mia Smith.Two girls attended a magical ball, but one was never seen again.At least that's what those who betrayed her believed.Two years after being framed for fraud by the Society of the Charmed, an exclusive club of New York's wealthiest--and most magical--citizens, Emmy Vallillo wastes away in prison, utterly alone.Until her cell door bursts open, revealing Jack Fontaine, one of the Society's favorite sons, now imprisoned for a crime he swears he didn't commit. They make a deal: He'll help Emmy escape if she helps destroy those who've wronged them.Together, the two break free and, using Emmy's magic to transform their appearances, they soon become the Society's new darlings.Now their enemies want to dine with them. Attend lavish balls with them. Marry them. But ruining lives requires Emmy to trust Jack with hers, despite his dark secrets--and the infuriating attraction between them.When another betrayal brings their enemies to their doorstep, Emmy must choose: finish exacting revenge, or give up the money, the magic, and her safety in this cutthroat world for the most treacherous thing of all--love.
Danger Eagle
An action-packed adventure featuring a stunt-penguin stuffed animal, this picture book by award-winning author Jesse Wente will appeal to movie fans young and old. It's bird! It's a plane! It's DANGER EAGLE! Danger Eagle is brave.Danger Eagle is bold.Danger Eagle is . . . a penguin? No matter! Danger Eagle is up for any challenge, and there's nothing that one-of-a-kind this stunt-stuffie can't do... Or is there? Read on to find out in this action-packed origin story!
My Daddy Speaks English, Mam獺 Habla Espa簽ol
A fun rhyming picture book that celebrates bilingual households. Early en la ma簽ana, Mam? drinks caf矇.Mi hermana drinks juice, And Daddy drinks t矇. Written with a combination of English and Spanish words that reflects the speech of a bilingual family, this story follows a child through her busy day--breakfast with Mommy, Daddy, and big sister; at the library with Grandma; buying groceries with Mommy; dinner time; bathtime; storytime; and bedtime. Every event is filled with love and joy. Then she dreams sweet dreams-in both English and Spanish, of course! A glossary is included. Born and raised in Puerto Rico and now living in Florida, the author was inspired to write My Daddy Speaks English, Mam獺 habla espa簽ol, by a desire to teach her daughter to appreciate her father's American culture as well as her own Hispanic culture. Charming illustrations depicting the loving bilingual household in this book are by Joe Cepeda, whose work has received many honors including a Pura Belpr矇 Honor and a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor.
The Reign of Six Realms
"TO RECLAIM WHAT WAS BROKEN, SHE MUST RISK BREAKING HERSELF - BECAUSE SOME DESTINIES ARE NOT CHOSEN BY BLOOD, BUT BY THE COURAGE TO RISE WHEN ALL ELSE FALLS" Book Two in the epic fantasy series: The Reign of Six Realms Arora's quest to reassemble the Mortemus Spear - a weapon of unimaginable power - continues. Traversing uncharted lands and facing legendary beings of immense strength, she must claim the remaining fragments of the spear. Along the way, alliances long forgotten must be rekindled, and strength tested beyond measure. But as Arora draws closer to her goal, what she finds is more than the means to save her kingdom. She finds herself. A revelation awaits - one that will shake her identity to its core and blur the lines between fate and free will. As ancient secrets surface and war looms on the horizon, Arora must confront a truth that may alter everything she believes. In a world where power demands sacrifice and trust is easily broken, can she fulfill her purpose without losing who she is?
The Thin Door
Fifteen-year-old Ramie just wants a better story than the impossible one she was born into. When she refuses to swallow the lies around her "like a happy pill," she is caught between two competing, contradictory stories of her identify.The NORML* version of her life, the one everyone else believes, leads to betrayal, heartbreak, and danger, with no choice but to play her part in the game. The other version opens a door to an alternate world where she is The Mysterious Mannikin, The Miss Who, and where it seems she can choose any story of herself. Hungry to belong, she summons the ultimate cool boy Xavier who begins to take over her story-and then her identity. And the one girl who could save her is the friend she has betrayed.What Ramie doesn't know is that she is on the oldest journey on earth. What she doesn't guess is that there are allies waiting for her to notice them. What she discovers is that finding her own best life means opening an unexpected, terrifying Door.The Thin Door is a slipstream YA novel that blends myth, dystopia, and raw contemporary realism, where Little Red Riding Hood enters the matrix. It's also a book-as-toy, with hidden tracks, sketch-and-journal prompts, free speech bubbles, and interactive elements that invite readers to step inside Ramie's world to write or draw a story of their own.The Thin Door is a gift for teens who feel unseen, for parents who have lost that mysterious map to initiation, and for counselors and therapists in search of conversation-starters. The Thin Door opens into a story of resilience, identity, and finding one's allies in unexpected places. For the screen oriented or reluctant reader, playful graphic elements and visual cues help to tell the story. For the disenfranchised, Ramie's desperate ride on an old beater bike in search of a better version of her life leads to an unexpected encounter with herself. For the myth lover, the Map of the Realm offers a personal map of the Hero's Journey. * In Ramie's private opinion, The NORML world, the one everyone else seems to live in, is Not Only Real, Mostly Lies. So NORML, no one notices.
Christmas Bedtime Stories
Snuggle into bed and read these delightful stories in the lead up to Christmas! From Santa's lost sleigh bell to the clever goose who made it snow, there's a festive adventure for everyone in these jolly short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller. These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2025: Sleepytime StoriesAnimal Adventure StoriesFive-Minute Magic Stories *** Enid Blyton(R) and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Spaghetti Steve
Steve loves spaghetti. Steve loves the snow. Steve loves eating spaghetti in the snow! One day a green snowflake that looks like spaghetti noodles lands on Steve's glove. Of course, he eats it-and is instantly transformed into a superhero. Steve's arms and legs grow long like spaghetti. He has ultrasonic hearing. He's Spaghetti Steve! Now he can hear when people call for help from far away, and he can rush to save them by using his super long arms and legs.After a long day of superhero activities, Spaghetti Steve goes home. What will he tell his mom? Will he be Spaghetti Steve forever? Maybe he just needs to eat a real bowl of spaghetti!
Goodnight Ghost
A magical bedtime story book for children.Ghost is ready for bed, but first he wants to say goodnight to all his spooky friends.Young children will love to help Ghost find his spooky friends in this interactive novelty board book. There's a skeleton, a werewolf, a vampire, and many more friendly, spooky Halloween characters waiting to be discovered in the scenes.From exploring the haunted house and searching in the graveyard to going trick or treating in the city, there's different places to search and different spooky characters to look for on each magic page. Simply insert the included "magic flashlight" between the pages to find Ghost's friends in each nighttime scene and watch children glow with delight as hidden pictures appear!
Where the Library Hides
The stunning conclusion to the story that started in What the River Knows, now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring beautiful designed edges and foiled cover elements!A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other. Inez Olivera traveled across the world to Egypt, seeking answers into her parents' recent and mysterious deaths. But all her searching led her down a perilous road, filled with heartache, betrayal, and a dangerous magic that pulled her deep into the past. When T穩o Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she's left with only one option to consider. Marriage to Whitford Hayes. Former British soldier, her uncle's aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.
Max and the Regent Supreme
Max, an experienced enforcer, is convinced the death of his enforcer parents, who were investigating electoral fraud on their dystopian planet, is linked to the crippling of his brother, who was looking into financial fraud at the highest levels of government years later. Little did Max know that the truth would rock his world and that of his best friend, Simo.As the inhabitants of Zephyrion prepare to evacuate their collapsing planet, Max pursues a corrupt global government official. The chase sees him and his team of enforcers coming to Earth in 45 BC Rome, just as Julius Caesar is about to be appointed dictator perpetuo.How will Max, Simo, and the team of enforcers cope with going from a futuristic, technology-filled world to Ancient Rome? With no modern weapons, transport or communication technology, the task ahead of them looks insurmountable. While the price they will have to pay to track down the corrupt and murderous official may cost lives.Max Janus-It's My History is a series of books documenting the life of an alien named Max, who has lived on Earth for 2,000 years. These books, prequels to the Max Janus-The Bobby Years, focus on Max's time on his own planet, his journey to Earth, and his life here over the last two millennia.There is a common thread and recurring characters running through each book, but they can be read independently of each other as standalone stories about Max's time during different periods of history.
Not Today, Satan
Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. "This romantic fantasy proves as thrilling as it is delightful." --Kirkus Reviews "Hilarious, heartwarming, and wildly fun, Not Today, Satan is a voicey romp by an author to watch. With equal parts humor, romance, and adventure, this story will have readers laughing, swooning, and rapidly turning pages." --L.E. Flynn, USA Today bestselling author of All Eyes on Her I'm destined to rule the damned...not fall for one. Think your life is hell? Try being the Prince of Darkness's only daughter--a seventeen-year-old born and raised in Hell, destined to inherit the throne, and constantly enduring the (literal) eternal moans and screams of souls who had it coming. The only thing worse than ruling the Underworld is working here. Day after day, it's me, a bunch of demons who are too intimidated by my dad to befriend me, and an endless lineup of sinners. Until Nathan Reynolds shows up, with a smile that could turn brimstone to butterflies, claiming he's innocent. I don't question the system; it's never wrong. But Nate's pleading eyes have me doubting everything I've ever known. So, I'm going to do the one thing I'm not supposed to do: I'm going to help him break out. Even if it means showing Nate exactly who I am. Metaphorical horns and all. Because if we don't make it out of here? We're not just damned. We're doomed.
The Same Backward as Forward (Standard Edition)
You've fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House. Read Hannah's side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby's eyes in this unforgettable novel that you can read backward or forward. Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she's managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life. Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country's richest men, there isn't a door that isn't open to him. Yet behind his razor sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce enough to burn everything in his path. Their lives collide in one tragic, stormy night, where an act of arson and nature leave Kaylie and two others dead and Toby just barely alive--with no memory of who he is. The fisherman who pulls him from the ocean enlists Hannah to help save the very person who she knows took away her sister. Fueled by her hatred, Hannah is determined to deny Toby's death wish by keeping him alive. He is the last person that she should ever develop feelings for, and she is the first thing he ever remembers seeing. Some things cannot happen--and some things cannot be stopped. *Hannah's side of the story was previously published as a novella in Games Untold Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games: The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2) The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3) The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4) Games Untold The Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1) Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2) The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3) The Same Backward as Forward For more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, don't miss the killer The Naturals series, and The Debutantes duet.
Red Dragon Nightfall
In Book Four of THE ABI ACARDI SERIESLeaving Kyoto behind, Burton, Abi, and their friends hope Osaka will finally give them room to breathe. But a single day in the city is all it takes for everything to spiral out of control.Forced to flee to Tokyo ahead of schedule, Abi walks the crowded streets but can't shake the dreaded feeling of being watched. Even with protection surrounding them, every step outside their hotel feels like she's tempting fate. The tension seeps into everything, widening the distance between her and Shane. Amid her fear and doubt, Burton remains close, offering strength and support when she needs it most.By the time they reach Niseko, the powdery slopes, glittering lights, and majestic scenery seem to promise a peaceful Christmas escape. But that happiness is short-lived when a sudden accident nearly claims someone's life and sparks a chilling question: was it really an accident, or something more sinister?Intent on leaving Japan, they attend the final iconic NIGHTFALL event as planned. Staged beneath the shadow of Mount Yōtei, Red Dragon's deadly game erupts in fiery chaos, unleashing a chain reaction that shatters Abi's world forever.LOVE BROUGHT THEM TO JAPAN.BUT WILL RED DRAGON LET THEM LEAVE?IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS.Visit EAStarkBooks.com to read THE ABI ACARDI SERIES: Red Dragon Bonus Chapters!
A Queen's Match
In this breathtaking sequel to the national bestseller A Queen's Game, the love lives of three princesses are hopelessly entangled. Hearts will be broken, friendships betrayed, secrets revealed . . . and when it's all over, Europe's monarchies will never be the same. H矇l癡ne d'Orl矇ans, exiled princess of France, was forced to break off her engagement to Prince Eddy because of a mistake from her past. But she's determined to win him back, even if it means pretending to court another prince. Alix of Hesse is desperately in love with Prince Nicholas of Russia and promises to wait for him, no matter how long it takes. But what happens when her grandmother Queen Victoria introduces a new suitor . . . one who makes Alix question her heart? May of Teck isn't even looking for love, just a crown--and now, after all her scheming, she might finally have found a way to marry Prince Eddy. So why can't she stop thinking about his younger brother, George? In this stunning conclusion to the duology that began with A Queen's Game, Katharine McGee offers an intimate portrayal of a near-forgotten moment in royal history: a story of agonizing loss, of impossible choices, and of love--and hope--that defied the odds.
Unknown Secrets
In the dark trunk of a moving car, Sam awakes. She doesn't know how she got there, where she's being taken, or who she even is. The only thing she knows is she has to get away. With a superhuman strength that surprises her, she overpowers her captors and escapes into the nearby woods, taking refuge in a lean-to under cover of night. When morning dawns, she finds she's no longer alone-a rancher has discovered her, and she's trespassing on his property. With nowhere else to turn, she follows him back to his farmhouse, where she's welcomed by his right-hand man, Mack, and his housekeeper, Miss Claire. As Staz and his crew work to help Sam uncover her identity, she begins to understand that she wields powers no human being, let alone a teenage girl, should have. Then they uncover links to GNT, a shady, billion-dollar bioengineering company. All the while, Sam grows closer to the handsome, mysterious Staz, who may be hiding secrets of his own. But the more Sam learns, the more the truth eludes her.
Unknown Secrets
In the dark trunk of a moving car, Sam awakes. She doesn't know how she got there, where she's being taken, or who she even is. The only thing she knows is she has to get away. With a superhuman strength that surprises her, she overpowers her captors and escapes into the nearby woods, taking refuge in a lean-to under cover of night. When morning dawns, she finds she's no longer alone-a rancher has discovered her, and she's trespassing on his property. With nowhere else to turn, she follows him back to his farmhouse, where she's welcomed by his right-hand man, Mack, and his housekeeper, Miss Claire. As Staz and his crew work to help Sam uncover her identity, she begins to understand that she wields powers no human being, let alone a teenage girl, should have. Then they uncover links to GNT, a shady, billion-dollar bioengineering company. All the while, Sam grows closer to the handsome, mysterious Staz, who may be hiding secrets of his own. But the more Sam learns, the more the truth eludes her.
Rising Ember
Dangerous games. Kill or be killed. Can she survive a king's ruthless arena? Clarissa craves an escape. An orphan forced into criminal acts with other kids by their caretaker, she longs to break free and become a healer. But when an archenemy provokes a deadly confrontation, the seventeen-year-old awakens hidden powers in an explosive and fiery defense.Seized by soldiers and taken to the capital along with her only friend, Clarissa trains alongside other slaves to fight in the royal army. But surrounded by mysterious strangers and running low on trust, the desperate captive fears graduation day will be her last.Is Clarissa destined to die in chains?Rising Ember is the thrilling first book in The Ember Crown YA dystopian fantasy series. If you like strong-willed heroines, nail-biting drama, and clean slow-burn romance, then you'll love Sara Wright's action-packed adventure.Buy Rising Ember to ignite destiny today!
Planet Bound
"The Book"Four friends find a mysterious book that enhances their natural abilities and also has a mysterious prophecy about a small planet. It didn't make a whole lot of sense to the kids, so they didn't think too much about it until they lost the book. Now, more than ever, they need to rely on one another as the bad guys swoop in and take them hostage. Fairies and vampires are only part of the problem for these kids, though. Can they get everyone out and home safely before the total destruction happens?"The Fight for Jupiter"Skye just wanted to live a mostly normal life. She was insanely smart and was able to create a robotic dog that thinks for itself and talks. Other than that, she just wants to be normal. She doesn't get her wish, though, when aliens show up in her neighbor's kitchen and whisk her away to go and help them fight Martians-like real Martians! On the planet Jupiter! This was going to be an awesome story at school next year!"Trapped"Dakota is a 16-year-old girl who was transported to the magical land of Glandiera. There she learns all the about being a Knight to the kingdom. During her training, she meets Chris and Ryan, two friends who go to the same school as she does. They learn all about Glandiera and even get to raise dragons! Trouble with a prophecy starts soon after they are trained. Dakota is at the heart of the prophecy. Can she and her friends do what they do best and save the kingdom from utter destruction?
Red Dragon
In Book Three of THE ABI ACARDI SERIESTwo weeks before Christmas-the first without her Mother-Abi Acardi celebrates her birthday surrounded by friends. That night, Burton overhears Jade and Reggie's dilemma and offers the ultimate solution: a lavish winter wedding in Japan. Prestigious hotels, once-in-a-lifetime adventures, the pulse of Dark Demon raves, and their nuptials to brighten the holiday festivities.Invited along, Abi and Shane believe the getaway comes at just the right time since it will give them space to make decisions about their future. Keeping secrets from each other, both have news they have yet to share.Touching down in Osaka days later, their journey leads into the heart of Kyoto. At first, it's everything they dreamed of-bamboo forests, golden temples, and snow-dusted shrines. But the beauty doesn't last. From the icy steps of Kifune to the endless torii gates of Fushimi Inari, strangers creep from the crowds, each branded with the same chilling symbol.While Burton and his team search for answers, the encounters become more threatening until the danger can no longer be ignored. They know somewhere in the historic city, a Red Dragon is watching as a twisted game begins to unravel piece by piece.
What the River Knows
The #1 New York Times bestseller, now in special edition paperback! The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race...where everything is on the line! Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that's been largely left behind or forgotten. Inez has everything a girl might want, except for the one thing she yearns the most: her globetrotting parents--who frequently leave her behind. When she receives word of their tragic deaths, Inez inherits their massive fortune and a mysterious guardian, an archeologist in partnership with his Egyptian brother-in-law. Yearning for answers, Inez sails to Cairo, bringing her sketch pads and an ancient golden ring her father sent to her for safekeeping before he died. But upon her arrival, the old world magic tethered to the ring pulls her down a path where she soon discovers there's more to her parent's disappearance than what her guardian led her to believe. With her guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant thwarting her at every turn, Inez must rely on ancient magic to uncover the truth about her parent's disappearance--or risk becoming a pawn in a larger game that will kill her. What the River Knows is the first book in the thrilling Secrets of the Nile duology.
The Same Backward as Forward (Deluxe Limited Edition)
You've fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House. Read Hannah's side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby's eyes in this deluxe novel that you can read backward or forward! The lush edition includes designed edges, a special case, and illustrated endpapers. Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she's managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life. Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country's richest men, there isn't a door that isn't open to him. Yet behind his razor sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce enough to burn everything in his path. Their lives collide in one tragic, stormy night, where an act of arson and nature leave Kaylie and two others dead and Toby just barely alive--with no memory of who he is. The fisherman who pulls him from the ocean enlists Hannah to help save the very person who she knows took away her sister. Fueled by her hatred, Hannah is determined to deny Toby's death wish by keeping him alive. He is the last person that she should ever develop feelings for, and she is the first thing he ever remembers seeing. Some things cannot happen--and some things cannot be stopped. *Hannah's side of the story was previously published as a novella in Games UntoldCatch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games: The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2) The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3) The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4) Games UntoldThe Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1) Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2) The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3) The Same Backward as Forward For more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, don't miss the killer The Naturals series, and The Debutantes duet.
If Only I Had Told Her (Collector's Edition)
For the first time in hardcover, a gorgeous, collectible edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling and TikTok sensation If Only I Had Told Her, the companion to If He Had Been With Me. Features a stamped case, designed end papers, printed edges, reading ribbon, and new bonus material from the author.If only I'd told her that I loved her years ago, then I wouldn't be here now...Finn has always loved Autumn. She's not just the girl next door or his mother's best friend's daughter, she is his everything. But she's not his girlfriend. That's Sylvie, and Finn would never hurt her, so there's no way Autumn could know how he truly feels. Jack, Finn's best friend, isn't so sure. He's seen Finn and Autumn together. How could she not know? And how is he supposed to support and protect Finn when heartache seems inevitable?Autumn surrounds herself with books and wants to write her own destiny--but one doesn't always get a new chapter and fate can be cruel to those in love.Told through three different perspectives, If Only I Had Told Her is a love story brimming with truth, tragedy, and the unexpected bonds that heal us.
Life, Death, and Expiration Dates
Sean tames his darkest secret with one simple rule. Never tell anyone the day they will die. At seventeen, Sean Ratcliffe chases high octane adventures and avoids messy human connections to escape the heavy weight of guilt. With simple eye contact, he sees the exact date of everyone's death. When his parents vanish during a climbing expedition in Peru, Sean knows they can't be dead. He searches for answers while navigating a new life with his aunt and a mysterious girl with the only expiration date he can't see. With a suitcase full of secrets, Ava Kouris is on the run yet again, biding her time until she can break free from her mother. She's spent her whole life juggling ghostly premonitions, her mother's manipulations, and a best friend who's unaware she died almost 70 years ago. When a shadow agency hijacks their lives, they realize that cooperating is the only way to protect their secrets and find information about Sean's parents. As danger intensifies, the teens must untangle their feelings for each other and take charge of their lives, even if it means losing Sean's parents forever.
The Claiming (the Last Resort #2)
The next evolution in interactive storytelling is here!A must-read from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Warga!For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the school year to start. His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his school, which means he'll finally have real friends! But Teddy has a secret he's desperate to protect -- one that explains why none of his classmates have spoken to him in years...And that's not all. Despite having sent the fire maiden back through the portal, strange things keep happening at the Castle Hill Inn. Teddy's nightmares are back in a big way, and after getting stuck in the portal herself, Lila seems to be... flickering?! Almost as if something, or someone, is trying to summon her from our world into the next.Teddy will do anything to protect his friends, but he's terrified of repeating the worst mistake of his life. Yet Teddy might be the key to uncovering the fire maiden's evil plans, and in order to stop her, he'll have to face his greatest fears -- the ones he's spent his whole life running from.Enter the world of The Last Resort! Talk to ghosts that come to life and help solve the mystery!
The Telling
What happens when the line between myth and reality blurs?Neglected by her father after her mother's homicide, fifteen-year-old Maeve Newell enlists the help of a light witch, a new friend, Sylvie, and her dog, Pooch, to help her unravel the mystery surrounding her mother's brutal death and get clarity for her recent nightmares, but she's uncovering disturbingly horrifying truths about her family in the process.It seems death is on the menu in rural Wren Falls. She needs to confront a vicious ancient Celtic monster, but to do so, she has to understand the meaning behind her terrifying dreams. And time is running out.
Richard Scarry's Great Mystery Collection
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Help Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig solve mysteries in this humorous Busytown storybook by Richard Scarry. This hardcover 3-in-1 book includes three delightful stories! There are mysteries to be solved in Busytown! This collection of three Busytown stories follows Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig as they embark on exciting adventures to crack three cases! Young readers will love these entertaining, heartwarming stories, perfect for bedtime or a rainy day! The Great Pie RobberyDetectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig look for the thief who has been stealing Ma Dog's cherry pies! The Great Steamboat MysterySomeone has stolen precious jewels at a wedding on a steamboat! Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig investigate the crime. The Supermarket MysteryFood has been disappearing from Grocer Dog's store! Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are determined to find the culprit.
The Trespassers
A house party spirals into murder in this taut thriller laced with icy suspense and devastating secrets. "It's hard to say what's more terrifying, the darkness of the surrounding wilderness, or the darkness that lies inside even the most normal-seeming people."--Ginny Myers Sain, author of Dark and Shallow Lies In the frozen wilderness of Alaska, Finley, Mya, River, and Eli were inseparable--until tragedy shattered their bond and drove Finley away. Now it's senior year, and she's back, hoping to reclaim the friendships she lost. But when Mya throws a house party on a snowy night, Finley realizes the group isn't what it used to be. And maybe they never were.Then a stranger crashes the party. Then someone ends up dead. Then everything unravels. As the four teens scramble to hide what happened, their secrets begin to surface--and the lies they tell each other might be the most dangerous of all. How far will they go to protect each other? And who's worth saving?
His Broken Heart
Broken, angry, and hurting, Baden is forced to leave his entire life behind - including the girl he has loved since childhood. He arrives in Dublin struggling to find his purpose until his true mate comes roaring into his life on two wheels.Dani lives life on the edge and is used to being the only female in a family and career dominated by males. She's afraid of nothing - until her mate charges into her life still in love with his childhood sweetheart.Will they conquer their fears and learn to trust their hearts?
All the Stars in the Daylight Sky
In this spellbinding romantasy, an agender teen stumbles into the fae world and finds love and belonging--but at what cost? Eighteen-year-old Cam bounces between houses in Texas and Scotland and has always thought that's why she doesn't feel at home in either place. A recent Autism diagnosis followed by a fight with her mothers adds an extra layer of real-life stress, only amplifying her struggle to belong. However, things take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with members of the Otherworld deep in a Scottish forest. With the Gaelic wisdom from her Granaidh (Grandma), Cam understands that she has been noticed by the Fair Folk, and that this means that her life is suddenly in grave danger. Cam must make a choice: face the danger or join the Others and never see her family again. With her human ties fraying even further, the allure of the Others' acceptance tugs at Cam's heart, but is she ready to say goodbye to her family forever? From the acclaimed author of The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester, this is a lush, lyrical romantasy novel set at the crossroads of belonging and the magical realm of the unknown.
The Library of Lost Girls
When her sister returns from finishing school a total stranger, a teen seeks out the cause and discovers that the cost of becoming a perfect lady is much higher--and more sinister--than ever expected. A lush, gothic tale that will haunt readers long after they turn the last page. Gwen Donavan adores her beautiful and rebellious older sister, Izzy. But the Izzy who returns from the Delphi School for Girls is not the sister who left. Now she is Isolde: dull and complacent and--most shocking--eager to marry. Gwen is determined to discover what happened to Izzy at Delphi, and the only solution she can conceive of is to cheat her way into the mysterious school. If she can see for herself what they did, maybe she can get her Izzy back. But Delphi is far from the finishing school Gwen expects. Sinister shadows lurk in the hallways of the remote estate, and she is told to never leave her room after dark. More curious, though, are the thousands of books, each with the name of a girl on its spine. They line the walls from floor to ceiling, and the students are forbidden to read them. Delphi says they're reforming the girls, but when Gwen discovers a note left for her by her sister, she realizes that what is happening at the school is more terrifying than she could ever have imagined. There's something dark at the center of Delphi, and somehow it's tied to those books--and to the girls who are sent there. And if Gwen doesn't confront what hides in the shadows, it won't be just Izzy who's lost forever.
Nightbane: Collector's Edition (the Lightlark Saga Book 2)
THREE MILLION SERIES COPIES SOLD! This gorgeous collector's edition of the seductive second novel in Alex Aster's #1 New York Times bestselling Lightlark Saga includes a suite of sensational features: Premium metallic slipcase Satin cover with foil stamping Map-illustrated endpapers Stenciled edges 8 pages of full-color character art and scene illustrations An 8-page bonus romance scene written in the POV of Isla's love interest Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven't ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla's midst who don't believe her ascent to power was earned. As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.
Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Legacy of Yangchen (Chronicles of the Avatar Book 4)
From F. C. Yee, the New York Times bestselling author of Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi and Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Shadow of Kyoshi, comes a thrilling chapter in the Chronicles of the Avatar series and a page-turning follow-up to Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Dawn of Yangchen. Common enemies make for strange friends . . . Avatar Yangchen has succeeded in bringing a measure of stability to Bin-Er, but her successes have been limited to a single city, and rumors concerning Unanimity--a weapon capable of total obliteration--have led to increasing tensions among the Four Nations. Desperate to restore diplomacy, Yangchen attempts to de-escalate hostilities between heads of state. But in the wake of a brutal assassination and the freeing of Unanimity, Yangchen is forced to bring Kavik--the trusted former companion whose betrayal crushed her--back into her fold. As the Four Nations teeter on the brink of conflict and she begins to unravel the power-hungry Zongdu Chaisee's true agenda, Yangchen is forced to measure the worth of humanity and how much can be sacrificed in the name of balance. Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Legacy of Yangchen, the taut and provocative fourth installment in the Chronicles of the Avatar series, follows Avatar Yangchen as she charts the course of her legacy, finally making peace with her choices and facing Avatarhood with the courage it demands.
Skyshade (the Lightlark Saga Book 3)
THREE MILLION SERIES COPIES SOLD! The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster Love kills kingdoms... Back in Grim's castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future--and the fate of the world--now hinge on a heart split in two. Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla of the present, who has seen the ruin her powers can cause, will do anything to save Lightlark and its king. As the line between enemy and friend is tested, Isla is more desperate than ever to understand the oracle's final prophecy and change her heartrending fate. But a storm is coming. And with it, a long-buried evil greater than anything the realms have faced before. With the clock ticking on her destiny and the survival of two warring kingdoms hinging on her own shattered heart, Isla Crown will either save the world--or destroy it. Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, The Lightlark Sagais a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.
Saints of the Household
Winner of the Pura Belpr矇 Award and Walter Dean Myers Award for Young Adult Literature! Saints of the Household is a haunting contemporary YA about an act of violence in a small-town--beautifully told by a debut Indigenous Costa Rican-American writer--that will take your breath away. Max and Jay have always depended on one another for their survival. Growing up with a physically abusive father, the two Bribri American brothers have learned that the only way to protect themselves and their mother is to stick to a schedule and keep their heads down. But when they hear a classmate in trouble in the woods, instinct takes over and they intervene, breaking up a fight and beating their high school's star soccer player to a pulp. This act of violence threatens the brothers' dreams for the future and their beliefs about who they are. As the true details of that fateful afternoon unfold over the course of the novel, Max and Jay grapple with the weight of their actions, their shifting relationship as brothers, and the realization that they may be more like their father than they thought. They'll have to reach back to their Bribri roots to find their way forward. Told in alternating points of view using vignettes and poems, debut author Ari Tison crafts an emotional, slow-burning drama about brotherhood, abuse, recovery, and doing the right thing.
Songlight
Star-crossed lovers, against-all-odds friendship, and a brutal post-apocalyptic world make this first in a trilogy utterly unforgettable.We're two songs joined. And there's a word for that. A harmony.Elsa is used to hiding the most important parts of herself--her feelings for Rye, her distaste for a world ruled by men, and, most crucially, her gift of songlight. She buries that secret deep inside. In Brightland, those with songlight are called Unhumans and are abhorred. Rye is the only other person Elsa has known with songlight, and their shared bond has brought them together.Elsa's world begins to fall apart one desperate, heart-wrenching day and she doesn't know where to turn until a girl appears before her. But the girl isn't really there--her songlight has been drawn to Elsa's frantic grief.Elsa lives in a remote seaside village; Nightingale, her new friend, lives in a city hundreds of miles away with her father, a government official responsible for rooting out Unhumans. The two never expected to connect via songlight. But when they do, and when they realize the extent of their power, they'll be thrust in the middle of a war that threatens their very existence.From an award-winning screenwriter making her novel debut comes this powerful, page-turning trilogy perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Adrienne Young.
The Long Walk Home
When every electronic device on Earth suddenly stops working, fourteen-year-old Tommy Ritterhouse finds himself stranded a thousand miles from home at Denver International Airport. With civilization crumbling around him and no way to contact his family in Sacramento, Tommy faces an impossible choice: wait for help that may never come, or begin an epic journey home on foot. Joined by the kind Brown family he befriends in the chaos, Tommy witnesses firsthand how quickly society unravels without electricity. From dangerous gangs roaming the highways to a sinister cult preying on desperate travelers, the post-apocalyptic landscape tests Tommy's courage at every turn. When he rescues his former camp nemesis Charley-beaten and left for dead-their unlikely partnership becomes essential for survival. The nearly 1,200-mile trek across Colorado, Utah, and Nevada transforms Tommy from a sheltered suburban teenager into a young man who understands the true meaning of loyalty, sacrifice, and family. As he navigates treacherous mountain passes, escapes cult captivity, and learns to trust former enemies, Tommy discovers reserves of strength he never knew he possessed. Part wilderness survival story, part coming-of-age journey, The Long Walk Home captures the resilience of the human spirit when everything familiar disappears. With authentic outdoor survival details and genuine emotional depth, this gripping adventure will keep readers turning pages until Tommy finally reaches his front door. If you liked Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer, and The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau, you'll love The Long Walk Home.
Letters from Wonderland
Tumble down the rabbit-hole and join Alice on her magical adventures in Wonderland in this beautifully-illustrated, interactive picture book based on the much-loved children's classic.Meet the mysterious Cheshire Cat, have a tea party with the Hatter and play a rather unusual game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Open the envelopes to discover invitations, games and more, including the White Rabbit's fan, a gorgeous map of Wonderland, and even your very own miniature pack of cards! This interactive adaptation of Lewis Carroll's much-loved story brings to life the classic characters and world of Wonderland. Letters from Wonderland is the perfect gift for Alice fans of all ages, and is sure to be treasured for years to come.
