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In L. L. McKinney's A Dream So Dark, the thrilling sequel to A
Blade So Black, Alice goes deeper into a dark version of
Wonderland. Still reeling from her recent battle (and grounded
until she graduates high school), Alice must cross the Veil to
rescue her friends and stop the Black Knight once and for all. But
the deeper she ventures into Wonderland, the more topsy-turvy
everything becomes. It's not until she's at her wits' end that she
realizes-Wonderland is trying to save her. There's a new player on
the board; a poet capable of using Nightmares to not only influence
the living but raise the dead. This Poet is looking to claim the
Black Queen's power-and Alice's budding abilities-as their own.
Dreams have never been so dark in Wonderland, and if there is any
hope of defeating this mystery poet's magic, Alice must confront
the worst in herself, in the people she loves, and in the very
nature of fear itself.
An enchancting, lyrical novel from the acclaimed author of A Light
Between Worlds! 'Weymouth's prose is lush and evocative, filled
with palpable descriptions and compelling mystery' KIRKUS 'With
lush prose and an eye for atmospheric detail, Weymouth adeptly
spins a tale in which thge heroine is torn between passion and
purpose, destruction and duty.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY When her father
is convicted of high treason, Violet Sterling is exiled. Seven
years later she has a chance to return to her beloved Burleigh
House and to Wyn, the boy she left behind. But Burleigh - one of
the six great magical houses of England - has gone wild with grief
after the death of Violet's father and now the capricious King of
England has threatened to raze it to the ground. Vi must decide
whether her destiny is set in stone, before Burleigh destroys
everything she loves. The second novel by acclaimed YA talent and
author of The Light Between World, Laura Weymouth. A curious and
original alternate history of living great houses, set in a vividly
imagined, enchanting world.
The brand-new snowy, festive, feel-good, rom-com from bestselling
Beth Garrod, perfect for fans of To All The Boys I've Loved Before
and The Kissing Booth. US-based Elle is a social-media influencer.
But sometimes online attention isn't all it seems from the outside;
with a family who are constantly on the move, and so-called friends
putting pressure on her to increase her following, she decides to
swap places with one of her followers for the holidays. Holly lives
in a small village in England, and LOVES christmas more than
anything else. Nothing is going to get in the way of this year
being the BEST Christmas ever . . . Nothing! But when her mum
announces she's selling their house, and Woody decides they should
go on a "break", her plans for the perfect Christmas start to
crumble like overbaked gingerbread people. Will swapping with Elle
be Holly's perfect opportunity to escape? And far from home, will
they both find all they want for Christmas? The perfect read for
fans of the the movies The Holiday and Last Christmas. A
heart-warming and humorous story to cuddle up with this Christmas
Also available from Beth: Take a Chance on Me, Access All Awkward,
Truly Madly Awkward and Super Awkward
From the author of NY Times bestselling Dark and Shallow Lies comes
a darkly atmospheric paranormal thriller, dripping with secrets and
mystery. Seventeen-year-old Avril doesn't believe in ghosts, but
she knows there are lots of different ways for places and people to
be haunted. Twelve years ago her mother drowned at Whisper Cove.
Local legend claims that the women in the waves - the ghosts from
an old whaling village - called her mother into the ocean with
their whispering. Because, as they say at Whisper Cove, what the
sea wants, the sea will have. Avril has spent the past twelve years
trying to make sense of the strange bits and pieces she does
remember from the night she lost her mother. Stars falling into the
sea. A blinding light. The odd sensation of flying. Now, at
seventeen, Avril is returning to Whisper Cove for the first time as
part of a summer theatre camp, and she hopes she might finally
discover what really happened to her mother. As Avril becomes more
involved with camp director Willa and her mysterious son Cole,
Whisper Cove reveals itself to her. Distances seem to shift in the
strange fog. Echos of long-past moments bounce off the marsh. And
Avril keeps meeting herself - and her dead mother - late at night,
at the edge of the ocean. The truth Avril seeks is ready to be
discovered. But it will come at a terrible cost . . .
One of BuzzFeed's best YA books of 2021! Perfect for fans of the
Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper, the first book in the
Jane Austen Murder Mysteries trilogy is a clever retelling of Pride
and Prejudice that reimagines the iconic settings, characters, and
romances in a thrilling and high-stakes whodunit. When a scandalous
murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring
lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity to prove herself,
despite the interference of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the stern young
heir to the prestigious firm Pemberley Associates. Convinced the
authorities have imprisoned the wrong person, Lizzie vows to solve
the murder on her own. But as the case-and her feelings for
Darcy-become more complicated, Lizzie discovers that her dream job
could make her happy, but it might also get her killed. Three of
Jane Austen's classic novels receive a murder mystery makeover in
this romantic and thrilling three-book series that's perfect for
fans of The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy. Pride and
Premeditation is followed by Sense and Second-Degree Murder, in
which aspiring scientist Elinor Dashwood and her sister Marianne, a
budding detective, work together to solve the mystery of their
father's murder.
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Once & Future
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Cory McCarthy, A R Capetta
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The third book in Philip Pullman's classic Sally Lockhart quartet
in a beautiful new edition. Sally Lockhart is 25, and somebody
wants to destroy her. She receives divorce papers from a man she
has never met, let alone married - yet this trap is so well laid
that she is powerless to prove otherwise. When custody of her
precious daughter is awarded to this evil stranger, it is the
beginning of a terrifying struggle in which Sally will have to
fight, and kill if necessary, for the freedom of her family. Don't
miss Philip Pullman's incredible HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a
thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series.
The first electrifying book in Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Cycle
series. "There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit
on St. Mark's Eve... Either you're his true love... or you killed
him." Part of a clairvoyant family, Blue has spent sixteen years
being told that if she kisses her true love, he will die. So when
she meets Gansey's spirit on the corpse road, Blue knows that
either he is her true love - or she has killed him. The boy emerges
from the dark and speaks directly to her. His name is Gansey, and
he is a student at Aglionby, a wealthy local private school. With
three other mysterious and privileged boys, he is on a quest to
find the grave of Glendower - a Welsh king buried somewhere on a
Virginia ley line. Whoever finds him will be granted a supernatural
favour. Never before has Blue felt such magic around her. But is
Gansey really her true love - the one she is destined to kill? Blue
never fully believed in the prophecy. But as she is caught up in
the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure
anymore. Absolutely addictive writing for teen girls... and
grown-up girls... Magic, mystery and adventure at every turn From
the bestselling author of Shiver, Linger and Forever which all
debuted at #1 on the UK book bestseller charts Film rights to The
Raven Cycle have been acquired PRAISE FOR MAGGIE STIEFVATER BOOKS
The Raven Boys: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year 2012
"Stiefvater is a master storyteller." - USA Today "A dizzying
paranormal romance tinged with murder and Welsh mythology." - The
Los Angeles Times "Simultaneously complex and simple, compulsively
readable, marvelously wrought." - Kirkus Reviews "A tour de
force... such a memorable read." - Publishers Weekly "One
unexpected and wonderful surprise after another... a marvel of
imagination." - Booklist "The Raven Boys is an incredibly rich and
unique tale, a supernatural thriller of a different flavor... Fans
have been salivating for Stiefvater's next release and The Raven
Boys delivers." - School Library Journal "Equal parts thriller and
mystery, with a measured dash of romance sprinkled on top... Maggie
has woven such a unique, intriguing narrative that I struggled for
comparisons." - MTV.com Blue Lily, Lily Blue: "Blue Lily, Lily Blue
is, simply, a triumph." - Booklist "Expect this truly one-of-a-kind
series to come to a thundering close." - Kirkus Reviews "We have
not yet finished loving these characters and exploring their
world." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Stiefvater's razor-sharp characterizations, drily witty dialogue,
and knack for unexpected metaphors and turns of phrase make for
sumptuous, thrilling reading... Readers will snap up the final
installment the second it's available." - Publishers Weekly "The
prose is crisp and dazzling and the dialogue positively crackles."
- School Library Journal The Scorpio Races: "Masterful. Like
nothing else out there now." - Kirkus Reviews "An utterly
compelling read." - Publishers Weekly "Filling it with loving
descriptions of wet, wind-tossed Thisby as well as exciting equine
action, Stiefvater has created a thrilling backdrop for the love
story that blooms...A book appealing to lovers of fantasy, horse
stories, romance, and actionadventure alike, this seems to have a
shot at being a YA blockbuster." - School Library Journal #1 New
York Times bestselling Shiver trilogy: "A lyrical tale of alienated
werewolves and first love....Stiefvater skillfully increases the
tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and
original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their
brains to deal with the challenges they face." - Publishers Weekly
"Readers will be able to enjoy Stiefvater's fast-paced storytelling
and dedication to the old-fashioned art of creating a believable
and enduring romance. Shiver is beautifully written, even poetic at
times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages." -
Bookpage.com "This riveting narrative, impossible to put down, is
not only an excellent addition to the current fangs and fur craze,
but is also a beautifully written romance that, along with Shiver,
will have teens clamoring for the third and final entry." - VOYA
WINNER OF THE BRISTOL TEEN BOOK AWARD 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE YA
BOOKS PRIZE 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD
2022"Heartfelt and hilarious" Attitude Magazine "Heartwarming... A
beautiful gay coming-of-age story" The Nerd Daily "A hilariously
rude, sweetly addictive YA" The Guardian According to the rule,
Freddie has to say "yes". Freddie is unremarkable - too
unremarkable. He doesn't stand out in any way, and in fact teachers
and fellow students keep forgetting who he is. Even his mum thinks
he's a disappointment, and spends almost all her time at work,
producing a TV show. After a particularly awful night when he
embarrasses himself in front of Jasper Perry (the gorgeous teen
star of Freddie's mum's new show), Freddie decides to follow a new,
proactive philosophy designed to transform his social and romantic
life: saying 'yes' to every opportunity. It works! Freddie finds
himself auditioning for the school musical (Grease), actually going
to parties, and flirting with hot new boy Zach! He's becoming a
whole new Freddie - maybe even one that his mum might be proud of.
But the path to love is never smooth, and sometimes getting things
very wrong is an important part of figuring out what - and who -
you really want. A funny, heart-pulling read from one of the UK's
leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction. Simon James Green is the
award-winning author of Heartbreak Boys, Alex in Wonderland, and
the Noah Can't Even books. A perfect next read for fans of
Heartstopper, Boyfriend Material, Casey McQuiston, and Adam
Silvera.
When Rose's mom dies, she leaves behind a brown paper bag
labeled Rose's Survival Kit. Inside the bag, Rose finds an iPod,
with a to-be-determined playlist; a picture of peonies, for
growing; a crystal heart, for loving; a paper star, for making a
wish; and a paper kite, for letting go.
As Rose ponders the meaning of each item, she finds herself
returning again and again to an unexpected source of comfort. Will
is her family's gardener, the school hockey star, and the only
person who really understands what she's going through. Can loss
lead to love?
KINGDOMS WILL CLASH. CHOOSE YOUR SIDE.
Grey has been revealed as the rightful prince of Emberfall. But the kingdom is crumbling fast, torn between his claim and that of the reigning Prince Rhen and Princess Harper.
Newly crowned as Queen of the enemy kingdom Syhl Shallow, Lia Mara struggles to rule with a gentler hand than her mother. But as Grey moves closer to claiming the crown of Emberfall, both Harper and Lia Mara are forced to question where they stand – and how far they can follow the dictates of their hearts.
Brigid Kemmerer's heart-pounding saga comes to a thrilling climax, as two kingdoms come closer and closer to conflict – and an old enemy resurfaces who could destroy them all.
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Sex
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Jillian Dodd
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The fourth spellbinding book in Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Cycle
quartet. All her life, Blue has been warned that she will cause her
true love's death. She doesn't believe in true love and never
thought this would be a problem, but as her life becomes caught up
in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so
sure any more. Absolutely addictive writing for teen girls... and
grown-up girls... Magic, mystery and adventure at every turn From
the bestselling author of Shiver, Linger and Forever which all
debuted at #1 on the UK book bestseller charts Film rights to The
Raven Cycle have been acquired "Expect this truly one-of-a-kind
series to come to a thundering close." Kirkus Reviews
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He Knew
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Christy Schmid Fregien; Illustrated by Julie Wells
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