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Empress of All Seasons
by Emiko JeanIn a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems. Each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. <P><P>The rules are simple. <P><P>Survive the palace’s enchanted seasonal rooms. <P><P>Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. <P><P>Marry the prince. <P><P>All are eligible to compete—all except yōkai, supernatural monsters and spirits whom the human emperor is determined to enslave and destroy. <P>MO<Mari has spent a lifetime training to become empress. Winning should be easy. And it would be, if she weren't hiding a dangerous secret. Mari is a yōkai with the ability to transform into a terrifying monster. If discovered, her life will be forfeit. <P><P>As she struggles to keep her true identity hidden, Mari’s fate collides with that of Taro, the prince who has no desire to inherit the imperial throne, and Akira, a half-human, half-yōkai outcast. <P><P>Torn between duty and love, loyalty and betrayal, vengeance and forgiveness, the choices of Mari, Taro, and Akira will decide the fate of Honoku in this beautifully written, edge-of-your-seat YA fantasy.
Empress of Flames
by Mimi YuIn this epic conclusion to The Girl King, two sisters war for a crown that was never meant to be theirs - though only one can wear it. As the late-Emperor's first-born, Princess Lu knows the throne rightfully belongs to her. She also can't forget her promise to shapeshifter Nok, the boy she loves, to win justice for his now powerless people. Yet even with an army at her side, Lu must face a major obstacle: the current Empress, her younger sister, Min.Princess Min used to live in Lu's shadow. Now she wields an ancient magic, one she's determined to use to forge her own path for the Empire, even if that means making enemies in court. But first, she must learn to control her power - before it consumes her . . . and the entire realm. Lu and Min are set for an epic confrontation, but the Empire faces a threat even greater than their rivalry. One that could cost them both the throne - and their lives.Praise for The Girl King:'Everything I want in a high fantasy' Samantha Shannon, Sunday Times bestselling author 'Mimi Yu has that gift of magic' Marjorie Liu, New York Times bestselling author'If you're down with dangerous magic, clans of shapeshifters, and worthy girls who somehow STILL need to prove their worth, then you will love this as much as I did' Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling author
Empress of Flames (The\girl King Ser.)
by Mimi YuIn this epic conclusion to The Girl King, two sisters war for a crown that was never meant to be theirs - though only one can wear it. As the late-Emperor's first-born, Princess Lu knows the throne rightfully belongs to her. She also can't forget her promise to shapeshifter Nok, the boy she loves, to win justice for his now powerless people. Yet even with an army at her side, Lu must face a major obstacle: the current Empress, her younger sister, Min.Princess Min used to live in Lu's shadow. Now she wields an ancient magic, one she's determined to use to forge her own path for the Empire, even if that means making enemies in court. But first, she must learn to control her power - before it consumes her . . . and the entire realm. Lu and Min are set for an epic confrontation, but the Empire faces a threat even greater than their rivalry. One that could cost them both the throne - and their lives.Praise for The Girl King:'Everything I want in a high fantasy' Samantha Shannon, Sunday Times bestselling author 'Mimi Yu has that gift of magic' Marjorie Liu, New York Times bestselling author'If you're down with dangerous magic, clans of shapeshifters, and worthy girls who somehow STILL need to prove their worth, then you will love this as much as I did' Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling author
Empress of the Sun (Everness #3)
by Ian McDonaldThe airship Everness makes a Heisenberg Jump to an alternate Earth unlike any her crew has ever seen. Everett, Sen, and the crew find themselves above a plain that goes on forever in every direction without any horizon. They’ve arrived on an Alderson Disc, an astronomical megastructure of incredibly strong material reaching from the orbit of Mercury to the orbit of Jupiter.Who could have built such a thing? The Jiju, the dominant species on a plane where the dinosaurs didn't die out. They evolved, diversified, and have a twenty-five million year technology head-start on humanity. If they ever get off their plane, and into the worlds of the Plenitude...Everness has jumped right into the midst of a faction fight between rival nations, but can anyone be safe among the warring Jiju, and what is the price of their help?The crew of the Everness is divided in a very alien world, a world fast approaching the point of apocalypse. And back in the Plenitude of Known Worlds, Charlotte Villiers gathers allies and works her way deep into the corridors of power.Praise for Empress of the Sun“YA or not, the Everness series may be the most enjoyable ongoing series that SF currently has to offer.” —Locus“The marvelous Everness series takes readers to a world with highly evolved dinosaurs in this third voyage through parallel universes... McDonald lets his imagination run rampant without abandoning credibility, tackling real scientific concepts such as confirmation bias, a feature lacking in far too much science fiction… Endlessly fascinating and fun.” —Kirkus (Starred Review)“With strong characters covering all ages and genders, fine action sequences, and enough cool SF concepts that could fill a volume twice its size, EMPRESS OF THE SUN is an excellent entry in one of my favorite SF series.” —SF Signal
The Empress of Time (The Keeper of Night duology #2)
by Kylie Lee BakerHalf British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami Ren Scarborough is no longer the girl who was chased out of England—she is the Goddess of Death ruling Japan&’s underworld. But her problems have never been greater. Her Shinigami see her as a foreigner on the throne. Her brother, Neven, is gone, lost in the deep darkness. And her fiancé, Hiro, has been killed by her own hand. Then Ren receives the most troubling news yet—Reapers have been spotted in Japan, and it&’s only a matter of time before Ivy, now Britain&’s Death Goddess, comes to claim her revenge. Ren&’s last hope is to appeal to the god of storms and seas, who can turn the tides to send Ivy&’s ship away from Japan&’s shores. But he&’ll help Ren only if she finds a sword lost thousands of years ago—an impossible demand. Together with the moon god Tsukuyomi, who shares an uncanny resemblance to his brother Hiro, Ren ventures across the country in a race against time. As her journey thrusts her into the middle of scheming gods and dangerous Yokai demons, Ren will have to learn who she can truly trust—and the fate of Japan hangs in the balance.
The Empress's Tomb (Kiki Strike #2)
by Kirsten MillerThere's a secret part of New York City that no one knows about. It's protected by a mysterious group of girls known as the Irregulars, led by the alluring Kiki Strike. <p><p> The adventure heats up in The Empress's Tomb, when all of the Irregulars have to put aside their personal problems and fight for their city. <p> From the New York Times bestselling author of The Eternal Ones comes this brand-new package for her first two Kiki Strike novels in anticipation of the third-The Darkness Dwellers, hitting shelves in Winter 2013!
Empty
by Suzanne WeynA dystopic look at what happens to one American town when all the fossil fuels run out...It's the near future - the very near future - and the fossil fuels are running out. No gas. No oil. Which means no driving. No heat. Supermarkets are empty. Malls have shut down. Life has just become more local than we ever knew it could be.Nobody expected the end to come this fast. And in the small town of Spring Valley, decisions that once seemed easy are quickly becoming matters of life and death. There is hope - there has to be hope - just there are also sacrifices that need to be made, and a whole society that needs to be rethought.
The Empty Kingdom (The Lion Hunters Novels #5)
by Elizabeth WeinImprisoned by Abreha and forced to help plan Aksum&’s invasion, Telemakos desperately tries to regain his freedomTelemakos, descendent of British and Aksumite royalty, has been accused of treason by Abreha, ruler of Himyar, and imprisoned on the upper levels of his twelve-story palace. Not only is Telemakos forbidden to see his beloved younger sister, Athena, but he is also forced to reproduce Aksumite maps in order to help Abreha plan an invasion. Lacking any way to communicate with his family in faraway Aksum, Telemakos must use all of his subtle talents to regain his freedom.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Elizabeth Wein including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.
Empty Nurseries, Queer Occupants: Reproduction and the Future in Ibsen’s Late Plays (Studies in Childhood, 1700 to the Present)
by Olivia Noble GunnWho is the proper occupant of the nursery? The obvious answer is the child, and not an archive, a seductive troll-princess, or poor fosterlings. Nevertheless, characters in Hedda Gabler, The Master Builder, and Little Eyolf intend to host these improper occupants in their children’s rooms. Dr. Gunn calls these dramas ‘the empty nursery plays’ because they all describe rooms intended for offspring, as well as characters’ plans for refilling that space. One might expect nurseries to provide an ideal setting for a realist playwright to dramatize contemporary problems. Rather than mattering to Ibsen in terms of naturalist detail or explicit social critique, however, they are reserved for the maintenance of characters’ fears and expectations concerning the future. Empty Nurseries, Queer Occupants intervenes in scholarly debates in child studies by arguing that the empty bourgeois nursery is a better symbol for innocence than the child. Here, ‘emptiness’ refers to the common construction of the child as blank and latent. In Ibsen, the child is also doomed or deceased, and thus essentially absent, but nurseries persist as spaces of memorialization and potential alike. Nurseries also gesture toward the domains of childhood and women’s labor, from birth to domestic service. ‘Bourgeois nursery’ points to the classed construction of innocence and to the more materialist aspects of this book, which inform our understanding of domesticity and family in the West and uncover a set of reproductive connotations broader than ‘the innocent child’ can convey.
The Empty Schoolhouse
by Natalie Savage Carlson John KaufmannWhen it was announced that the parochial schools in Louisiana were to be desegregated, ten-year-old Lullah Royall was happier than she'd ever been. Now she could attend St. Joseph's in French Grove, where her best friend, red-haired, blue-eyed Oralee Fleury, was already a student. But Lullah's happiness was short lived. Her older sister Emma sensed trouble the minute the two ominous strangers appeared... and trouble was not long in coming. One by one all the students, Negro and white alike, deserted St. Joseph's, frightened away by the threat of violence. Lullah's subsequent decision and its far-reaching results make unforgettable reading.
Empty Stockings: A Brooklyn Christmas Tale
by Denis HamillChristmas 1963. A nation mourns the loss of its president. A young boy mourns the life his Irish-Catholic,working-class father never had. Rory Maguire is a fourteen-year-old boy looking for a better life for himself and his family in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Harry, had a terrible accident that cost him his job, his ability to walk, and his dignity. His brother, Dermot, is hanging out with a local gang called the Shamrocks, and his two little sisters are growing hungry in the Maguires' frigid tenement apartment. Rory's dreams of becoming a writer seem hopelessly out of reach, as does winning the heart of Carol, the daughter of a prominent Brooklyn lawyer. What Rory needs most this Christmas is a miracle -- and even though he can't bring his hero John F. Kennedy back to life, he might be able to give his father, an ex-merchant marine, the recognition he deserves. . . and offer his family the gift of hope, health, and happiness for years to come. In Empty Stockings, Denis Hamill captures the romance, strife, and spirit of the urban Irish-American experience. A heartwarming tale for all seasons, it is a gift to treasure and behold.
En cada latido
by Alejandro OrdóñezAtrévete a mirar al amor a los ojos en las páginas de En cada latido, la novela debut de Alejandro Ordóñez, autor de Ojalá te enamores, entre otros éxitos de prosa poética. A pesar de ser una romántica empedernida, la vida amorosa de Eva deja mucho que desear: la relación con su novio está desgastada y sabe que solo es cuestión de tiempo para que la bomba estalle… y quién sabe qué quede de pie cuando el humo se disipe. Cuando inevitablemente llega el punto de quiebre, Eva decide dejarlo todo atrás, incluido ese trabajo que tanto odia, lanzándose al vacío en la búsqueda de su propósito verdadero, aquello que la hace realmente feliz: escribir las historias de amor de personas desconocidas. Así es como un día llega a ella el caso de un amor que ha perseverado a través de los años y la distancia. Tratando de llegar al fondo de esta historia, Eva logrará sanarse a sí misma y, quizá, encontrará aquello que tanto ha estado buscando.
En el bosque: (In the Woods) (Spanish Soundings)
by Robin StevensonCuando Cameron rescata a una bebita abandonada en el bosque, todos dicen que es un milagro, un golpe de suerte que diera la casualidad de que él estuviera ahí paseando en bici por ese sendero y escuchara el llanto de la criatura. Pero Cameron tiene un secreto: no fue sólo suerte. Estuvo ahí porque su hermana gemela Katie le suplicó que fuera. ¿Sabía Katie de la niña? ¿Estaría encubriendo a alguien? Al principio, Cameron sólo quiere algunas respuestas...pero cuando finalmente averigua la verdad, tiene que decidir qué hacer con ella. When Cameron rescues a baby abandoned in the woods, everyone says it is a miracle. A stroke of luck that he just happened to be there, riding his bike along that trail, and heard the baby's cry. But Cameron has a secret: It wasn't just luck. He was there because his twin sister Katie begged him to go. Did Katie know about the baby? Is she covering for someone? At first Cameron just wants some answers but once he knows the truth he has to decide what to do with it.
En el mar hay cocodrilos: La verdadera historia de Enaiatollah Akbari
by Fabio GedaEl viaje de supervivencia de un niño de diez años por media Europa. Un relato basado en una historia real. Conmovedor y de gran actualidad. A causa de la entrada de los talibanes, Enaiat es empujado por su madre a abandonar su pueblo. Así comienza la travesía de Enaiat a través de Pakistán, Irán, Turquía, Grecia e Italia, un viaje autobiográfico que durará cinco años. El hogar de Enaiat, un joven de diez años, fue invadido a comienzos del milenio por un pueblo extranjero. De esta forma, se ve obligado a escapar acompañado de su madre para asegurar su supervivencia. Pero su madre tan solo puede acompañarlo hasta la frontera con Pakistán, donde lo deja a su suerte. A lo largo de la increíble travesía de Enaiat a través de Pakistán, Irán, Turquía, Grecia e Italia, el muchacho se ve en situaciones de alto riesgo para llegar a su destino final, tendrá que valérselas por sí mismo a través de parajes helados, cruzará fronteras en situaciones de gran riesgo e incluso acabará escondiéndose en el doble fondo del maletero de un camión. También conocerá a distintas personas en su travesía y hará muchos amigos, pero no todos tendrán el valor, la resiliencia o la suerte de Enaiat en su camino, por lo que habrá historias que encojan el corazón del lector. En el mar hay cocodrilos es fruto de las conversaciones entre Enaiat y Fabio Geda, que ha hecho un excelente trabajo al convertir los recuerdos de Enaiat en una historia de superación que llega directa al lector. Contada con humor y humanidad, esta novela transmite brillantemente la voz comprometida y cercana de su protagonista, que le otorga la importancia que se merece a una historia épica de esperanza y supervivencia.
En mitad de la tormenta
by Carla CalvoDescubrir de pronto que tienes poderes es difícil de digerir, sí, pero aún peor es darte cuenta de que te has enamorado de quien no deberías. Abigaíl no tiene tiempo para distracciones: tiene que compaginar su trabajo como influencer con impartir clases en la academia y acudir a las galas benéficas que organiza su madre cada semana. Pero cuando se presenta la oportunidad de ayudar a Micaela a controlar sus poderes, no puede negarse. No después de haberse prometido a sí misma y a sus padres que iba a empezar a ser responsable. Pero lo que no esperaba era la actitud de la chica, ni que fuera a sacarla de sus casillas, ni que cada vez que se toquen algo parezca estallar a su alrededor... Micaela acaba de descubrir algo sobre sí misma que jamás, en sus veintidós años de vida, hubiera esperado: tiene poderes. Mágicos. Como en las películas que veía de pequeña. Y lo que peor le sienta no es que su vida esté patas arriba: es habertenido que cambiar todos sus planes para pasar tiempo con una esnob llamada Abigaíl que cree saberlo todo y dice poder enseñarle a controlar sus poderes. Aunque Micaela no entiende qué tiene que ver controlar sus poderes con acudir a fiestas de etiqueta y aprender a alternar en sociedad con «nuevos ricos» que en realidad son magos... Descubrir que toda su vida ha sido un engaño y que existe la magia no es algo que nadie pueda tomarse a la ligera. Menos aún Micaela, que siempre ha necesitado tenerlo todo bajo control. Y no hay nada que se escape más a su control que la impetuosa Abigaíl.
En otra vida
by Francois Keyser«La reconocerás cuando la veas». Alondra se da cuenta de lo que quiso decir su padre la noche que conoce a Erin. La chica más hermosa que ha visto en su vida. Es amor a primera vista, pero el padre de Erin tiene otros planes para su hija. No permitirá que se case con un plebeyo como Alondra y le advierte que se mantenga alejado. Cuando el padre de Erin descubre que ambos le han ignorado, recurre a medidas más duras y Alondra se encuentra maldito por toda la eternidad. La única manera de romper la maldición es con un beso de Erin, pero la propia maldición hace casi imposible que Alondra se acerque a Erin en esta vida o en la siguiente, y mucho menos que le bese. Al final se rinde y se resigna a una vida sin Erin. Sin embargo, el universo no se deja frustrar y nadie puede dar la espalda a una maldición. Generaciones más tarde, Alondra vuelve a encontrarse con Erin, reencarnada. ¿O no? La persona que él cree que es Erin conoce su secreto y le engaña para que la acepte como Erin por una razón que Alondra nunca habría imaginado. ¿Descubrirá la verdad y encontrará a la verdadera Erin reencarnada? ¿Estarán por fin juntos y sobrevivirán a los desafíos que se les presentan de nuevo, aunque finalmente puedan vencer la maldición y estar juntos?
En territorio salvaje: Los gatos guerreros I - Los cuatro clanes (Los Gatos Guerreros | Los Cuatro Clanes #Volumen 1)
by Erin HunterPrimera entrega de «Los Gatos Guerreros | Los Cuatro Clanes». Descubre la apasionante historia de Colorado y los cuatro clanes de gatos salvajes. Durante generaciones, cuatro clanes de gatos salvajes se han dividido el territorio del bosque según las leyes de sus belicosos antecesores. Ahora, sin embargo, los gatos del Clan del Trueno se ven amenazados por el creciente poder del Clan de la Sombra, y cuando algunos de sus nobles guerreros mueren en extrañas circunstancias, la supervivencia del grupo corre peligro. Pero todo cambia el día que aparece Colorado, un gato de compañía criado entre los Dos Patas que busca refugio en el Clan del Trueno. Superada la desconfianza inicial, puede que Colorado acabe siendo uno de los guerreros más valientes y eficaces del clan... «Los Cuatro Clanes» es la primera saga de «Los Gatos Guerreros», una serie que se ha traducido ya a 36 idiomas, lleva vendidos más de 30 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo y ha permanecido durante más de dos años en la lista de grandes éxitos de The New York Times. Reseñas:«Una apasionante épica ambientada en un mundo habitado por simpáticos depredadores de cuatro patas [...] Fantasía de primera calidad.»Der Spiegel «Vertiginosa. Complacerá seguro a quienes se hayan preguntado alguna vez con qué sueñan los gatos domésticos.»Publishers Weekly «Una aventura animal llena de suspense que hará que los lectores acaben mirando a sus gatos de reojo, con cierto nerviosismo.»Kirkus Reviews «Un misterioso universo, con una estructura y una mitología muy detalladas.»School Library Journal
En zapatillas
by Mónica JurjevcicUn relato comprometido y conmovedor que, a través de distintas voces, ahonda en el dolor de ser un sobreviviente, el desconsuelo de una pérdida irreparable y la huella imborrable que República Cromañón dejó en nuestra historia. 30 de diciembre de 2004. Un recital en República Cromañón para despedir el año a puro rocanrol y un instante que marca la historia. Martín sobrevive a esa fatídica noche en la que tantos sueños fueron devorados por el fuego. Y a pesar de sus diecisiete años deshechos, empieza a escribir la última página de su paso por el secundario aferrado al recuerdo de Mariana. Sus compañeros de curso y Helena, la profesora de Literatura, serán fundamentales para ayudarlo a encontrarse en el dolor y poco a poco volver a aferrarse a la vida con la memoria como bandera.
Enamorada del Gemelo Equivocado (High School Players #4)
by Anna Katmore¡Nunca confíes en un gemelo! Sue quiere a Ethan, y Chris quiere a Sue. Atraída por Ethan e intrigada por Chris, Susan Miller se encuentra atrapada entre hermanos gemelos idénticos en su escuela. Cuando ambos comienzan a cortejarla al mismo tiempo, solo tiene que elegir. ¿Cierto? ¡Incorrecto! Ethan es reacio a besarla, y Chris la quiere por razones completamente equivocadas. Nada como su amable y dulce hermano, Chris Donovan tiene la palabra problema escrita sobre él. Él cambia a las chicas como otros chicos cambian las camisetas, y el próximo trofeo en su pequeña lista es Susan. Eso es lo último que quiere, pero se encuentra respondiendo a todos los mensajes de buenas noches y otros mensajes descarados que envía Chris. El chico tiene una forma de meterse debajo de su piel como nadie lo ha hecho antes. ¿Cuánto tiempo pasará hasta que Susan se enamore de su suave encanto y se meta en más problemas de los que posiblemente pueda manejar? ¿Y dónde deja eso a Ethan?
Encantada
by J. A. ArmitageUna vez gobernante del reino de Silverwood, la Reina Charmaine se encuentra huyendo como fugitiva de la única vida que ha conocido. Con el pueblo creyéndola muerta y un tirano tomando control de su tierra, Charmaine debe luchar por su vida, las vidas de su familia y, sobre todo, por los magos de Silverwood. ¿Encontrará la manera de recuperar su lugar legítimo como Reina de Silverwood antes de que su enemigo sea coronado, o sucumbirá a las fuerzas malignas que buscan destruirla? Descúbrelo en este emocionante final de la trilogía de reimaginando la historia de Cenicienta, Charm. Charm es el libro final de la serie *Charm Reverse Fairytale*, de la autora J.A. Armitage, bestseller de USA Today. Toma todo lo que crees saber sobre los cuentos de hadas y dale un giro total.
Encantado (Diosa del Destino #2)
by Tamara Hart HeinerRomance y drama y diosas que chupan el alma, oh Dios. En el último año, lo tengo todo: un novio estupendo, un trabajo emocionante y clases fáciles. Y por fin estoy descubriendo cómo usar mi capacidad de ver la muerte antes de que ocurra. Después del fiasco del año pasado, un poco de descanso es bien merecido. Así que, por supuesto, no puede durar. Porque ahora hay otra diosa en la escena, y sus poderes son extrañamente fuertes. Más fuertes que los míos. La gente está desapareciendo. La policía sospecha de una secta, pero yo sé que no es así. Y si voy a detenerla, tengo que ser más fuerte también. Si fracaso, la gente no perderá sus vidas. Sólo sus almas.
Encantador desconocido (Siete noches #Volumen 7)
by Alys MarínEse chico de cabello oscuro no parece dispuesto a que le roben el corazón. Aquiles sabe cuán afortunado ha sido siempre, ya que posee una buena familia, una buena fortuna y unos buenos amigos. Su vida tiene tantos matices que no comprende, ni entiende, la razón de su hastío. Cree que algo le falta en sus días, porque peligrosamente se acerca el momento de decir adiós a sus mejores amigos para que busquen su destino. Además, comienza la semana tradicional, en la cual, cada noche, se celebra una fiesta (en parques de atracciones, viajes en barco...). Sin embargo, todo eso no le emociona, hasta que un lindo gato negro irrumpe en su casa y se adueña de su cama. Ese animalejo que roba su corazón le guiará hacia un vecino gruñón y para nada su tipo. Aquiles podrá intentar seguir con su vida idílica o ese gato y su dueño tomarán todo aquello que la compone para modificarla. No podrá resistirse a las miradas azuladas que parecen buscar la manera de ilusionarle para vivir algo más que una simple y bonita amistad.
The Encanto's Curse (The Encanto's Daughter)
by Melissa de la CruzThe vampire queen must break her curse in this YA romantasy inspired by Filipino folklore, a sequel to The Encanto&’s Daughter by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz!A curse has befallen Biringan. Stalking the night sky and sinking sharp teeth in its prey, a vampire-like creature—a manananggal—is terrorizing the kingdom. Now MJ Robertson-Rodriguez must fulfill her duties as the newly crowned queen and restore peace. Except . . . when MJ wakes up in tattered clothes stained with blood, she quickly realizes the monster lives within her.To prevent more destruction, MJ flees to Mount Makiling with select members of her court, all while keeping her curse secret. By her side is Lucas, the talented knight who broke her heart by giving his own to another. And there&’s Prince Qian, the devilishly handsome monster hunter from the Jade Empire who's visiting on a diplomatic mission.In the mountains, MJ is charmed by Qian's valiant spirit. Could he be the one to finally mend her broken heart, which still beats for Lucas? But as the manananggal fills MJ with bloodthirst, she must set love aside and break the curse before it consumes her forever.When a neighboring kingdom threatens to wage war on Biringan, can the young queen regain control of herself before she loses control of the crown?
The Encanto's Daughter (The Encanto's Daughter #1)
by Melissa de la CruzA young woman claims the throne of a realm inspired by Filipino mythology in this YA romantic fantasy, the first in an enchanting new duet by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.MJ Rodriguez has spent her life hiding in the human world, keeping a heavy secret: She&’s half-encanto. As the only child of King Vivencio of the Sirena Court, she&’s also next in line for the throne. And now, upon her estranged father&’s sudden death, MJ must claim her place as rightful heir.In wondrous Biringan, the road to the throne is paved with thorns. Without a reigning monarch, the realm has spiraled into disarray. MJ has to win over a backstabbing council that objects to a half-human ruler. And when it looks like her father&’s passing wasn&’t natural but possibly inflicted by a curse, she must hunt down the sorceress behind this merciless magic.In a bind, MJ forges an unlikely alliance with the striking Sir Lucas of the feared Sigbin Court, and soon, she loses her heart to the mysterious knight. But with peril looming over Biringan, the princess must decide if she can both open herself to love and carry the weight of the crown.
Enchanted (The Woodcutter Sisters #1)
by Alethea KontisIt isn’t easy being the rather overlooked and unhappy youngest sibling to sisters named for the other six days of the week. Sunday’s only comfort is writing stories, although what she writes has a terrible tendency to come true. When Sunday meets an enchanted frog who asks about her stories, the two become friends. Soon that friendship deepens into something magical. One night Sunday kisses her frog goodbye and leaves, not realizing that her love has transformed him back into Rumbold, the crown prince of Arilland—and a man Sunday’s family despises. The prince returns to his castle, intent on making Sunday fall in love with him as the man he is, not the frog he was. But Sunday is not so easy to woo. How can she feel such a strange, strong attraction for this prince she barely knows? And what twisted secrets lie hidden in his past—and hers?