|
Showing 1 - 13 of
13 matches in All Departments
|
The Drowned Woods
Emily Lloyd-Jones
|
R377
R320
Discovery Miles 3 200
Save R57 (15%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
An instant IndieBound bestseller! A magical, ethereal fantasy from
IndieBound bestselling author Emily Lloyd-Jones. Once upon a time,
the kingdoms of Wales were rife with magic and conflict, and
eighteen-year-old Mererid "Mer" is well-acquainted with both. She
is the last living water diviner and has spent years running from
the prince who bound her into his service. Under the prince's
orders, she located the wells of his enemies, and he poisoned them
without her knowledge, causing hundreds of deaths. After
discovering what he had done, Mer went to great lengths to
disappear from his reach. Then Mer's old handler returns with a
proposition: use her powers to bring down the very prince that
abused them both. The best way to do that is to destroy the magical
well that keeps the prince's lands safe. With a motley crew of
allies, including a fae-cursed young man, the lady of thieves, and
a corgi that may or may not be a spy, Mer may finally be able to
steal precious freedom and peace for herself. After all, a person
with a knife is one thing...but a person with a cause can topple
kingdoms. The Drowned Woods--set in the same world as The Bone
Houses but with a whole new, unforgettable cast of characters--is
part heist novel, part dark fairy tale.
WINNER OF THE 2023 TIR NA N-OG AWARD The right cause can topple a
kingdom . . . Once upon a time, the kingdoms of Wales were rife
with magic and conflict - and Mer is well-acquainted with both. For
years, she has been running from the prince who bound her into his
service - and forced her to kill thousands with her water magic.
Now, all Mer truly wants is a quiet life, far from power and
politics. But then Mer's old handler offers her a proposal: use her
powers to bring down the very prince that abused them both. With
the help of a fae-cursed man, a snarky thief, and a corgi that may
or may not be a spy, Mer must decide if she's prepared to run for
the rest of her life, or to stand and fight for her freedom - and
peace . . . Part heist novel, part dark fairy tale, and rich with
Welsh legends, The Drowned Woods is perfect for fans of Kristin
Cashore and Maria V. Snyder.
An Indie Next Pick “An enchanting read!â€â€”Margaret Peterson
Haddix, bestselling author of The Greystone Secrets “A
magical voyage of self-discovery.â€â€”Jenn Reese, author
of A Game of Fox & Squirrels “Truly
marvelous.â€â€”Booklist (starred review) The trick to all magic
is: you can only see it if you know where to look. The
magic-infused town of Aldermere is the first place eleven-year-old
Fin has ever felt safe—and she’ll do whatever it takes to save
her home when she accidentally unleashes a shadow self who wreaks
havoc everywhere she goes. Emily Lloyd-Jones’s middle grade debut
is an enchanting exploration of self-discovery and finding the
place you truly belong. Unseen Magic is for fans
of A Wish in the Dark and A Tangle of
Knots. Aldermere is a town with its own set of rules:
there’s a tea shop that vanishes if you try to force your way in,
crows that must be fed or they’ll go through your trash, and a
bridge that has a toll that no one knows the cost of. Some say that
there may even be bigfoots wandering through the woods. For Fin,
Aldermere is her new home. But she’s worried that she’ll do
something to mess it up—that she was the reason she
and her mother have constantly moved from place to place for so
long. When an upcoming presentation at her school’s science fair
gives her increasing anxiety, Fin turns to magic to ease her fears.
The cost is a memory, but there are things from her past Fin
doesn’t mind forgetting. This will be the last time she relies on
magic anyway, she's sure. Except things don’t go exactly
as planned. And instead of easing her anxiety, Fin accidentally
unleashes an evil doppelganger. Suddenly Aldermere is overrun with
unusual occurrences—and Fin is the only one who knows why. She
will have to face her fears—literally—to stop it. Emily
Lloyd-Jones crafts an atmospheric novel full of magic and mischief
while exploring what it means to stand up to your fears and accept
yourself. Unseen Magic is perfect for fans of Anna
Meriano’s Love Sugar Magic series and Natalie
Lloyd’s A Snicker of Magic.
The right cause can topple a kingdom . . . Once upon a time, the
kingdoms of Wales were rife with magic and conflict - and
eighteen-year-old Mererid 'Mer' is well-acquainted with both. As
the last living water diviner, she can manipulate water with magic
- a unique elemental power many would kill to possess. For years,
Mer has been running from the prince who bound her into his service
- and forced her to kill thousands with her magic. Now, all Mer
truly wants is a safe, quiet life, far from power and politics. But
then Mer's old handler - the king's spymaster - returns with a
proposition: use her powers to bring down the very prince that
abused them both. Part heist novel, part dark fairy tale, and rich
with Welsh legends, The Drowned Woods is an ethereal fantasy,
perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Maria V. Snyder.
The right cause can topple a kingdom . . . Once upon a time, the
kingdoms of Wales were rife with magic and conflict - and
eighteen-year-old Mererid 'Mer' is well-acquainted with both. As
the last living water diviner, she can manipulate water with magic
- a unique elemental power many would kill to possess. For years,
Mer has been running from the prince who bound her into his service
- and forced her to kill thousands with her magic. Now, all Mer
truly wants is a safe, quiet life, far from power and politics. But
then Mer's old handler - the king's spymaster - returns with a
proposition: use her powers to bring down the very prince that
abused them both. Part heist novel, part dark fairy tale, and rich
with Welsh legends, The Drowned Woods is an ethereal fantasy,
perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Maria V. Snyder.
Seventeen-year-old Aderyn ("Ryn") only cares about two things: her
family, and her family's graveyard. And right now, both are in dire
straits. Since the death of their parents, Ryn and her siblings
have been scraping together a meager existence as gravediggers in
the remote Welsh village of Colbren, which sits at the foot of a
harsh and deadly mountain range that was once home to fae creatures
known as the Otherfolk. The problem with being a gravedigger in
Colbren, though, is that the dead don't always stay dead. The risen
corpses are known as "bone houses," and legend says that they're
the result of a decades-old curse. Ryn has always been quick to
deal with this inconvenience whenever they wander too close to her
graveyard, but when Ellis, an apprentice mapmaker, arrives in town,
the bone houses attack with renewed purpose. What is it about Ellis
that draws them near? And more importantly, how can they stop them
for good? Together, Ellis and Ryn embark on a quest that will bring
them deep into the heart of the mountains, where they will have to
face both the curse and long-hidden truths about themselves. Equal
parts classic horror novel and original fairy-tale, The Bone Houses
will have you spellbound from the very first page.
Seventeen-year-old Aderyn ("Ryn") only cares about two things: her
family, and her family's graveyard. And right now, both are in dire
straits. Since the death of their parents, Ryn and her siblings
have been scraping together a meager existence as gravediggers in
the remote Welsh village of Colbren, which sits at the foot of a
harsh and deadly mountain range that was once home to fae creatures
known as the Otherfolk. The problem with being a gravedigger in
Colbren, though, is that the dead don't always stay dead. The risen
corpses are known as "bone houses," and legend says that they're
the result of a decades-old curse. Ryn has always been quick to
deal with this inconvenience whenever they wander too close to her
graveyard, but when Ellis, an apprentice mapmaker, arrives in town,
the bone houses attack with renewed purpose. What is it about Ellis
that draws them near? And more importantly, how can they stop them
for good? Together, Ellis and Ryn embark on a quest that will bring
them deep into the heart of the mountains, where they will have to
face both the curse and long-hidden truths about themselves. Equal
parts classic horror novel and original fairy tale, The Bone Houses
will have you spellbound from the very first page.
Dee Moreno is out of options. Her home life sucks (to put it
mildly), and she's about to get booted from her boarding
school--the only place she's ever felt free--for lack of funds. But
this is a world where demons exist, and the demons are there to
make deals: one human body part in exchange for one wish come true.
The demon who Dee approaches doesn't trade in the usual arms and
legs, however. He's only interested in her heart. And what comes
after Dee makes her deal is a nightmare far bigger, far more
monstrous than anything she ever could have imagined. Reality is
turned on its head, and Dee has only her fellow "heartless," the
charming but secretive James Lancer, to keep her grounded. As
something like love grows between them amid an otherworldly ordeal,
Dee begins to wonder: Can she give James her heart when it's no
longer hers to give? In The Hearts We Sold, demons can be
outwitted, hearts can be reclaimed, monsters can be fought, and
love isn't impossible. This book will steal your heart and break
it, and leave you begging for more.
Deep in the redwoods, in a magical town, anything can happen, and
any creature--or monster--could exist. But when a team of
myth-busters comes to Aldermere, they threaten its very
existence--and eleven-year-old Fin will do anything to protect her
home. For fans of Nevermoor and Amari and the Night Brothers, Emily
Lloyd-Jones's sequel to the acclaimed Unseen Magic is a story of
trusting yourself and finding the friends who believe in you, no
matter what. Aldermere is a town with its own set of rules: there's
a tea shop that vanishes if you try to force your way in, crows
that must be fed or they'll go through your trash, and a bridge
that has a toll that no one knows the cost of. Some say that there
may even be bigfoots wandering through the woods. It's been six
months since Fin saved Aldermere from someone intent on exploiting
its magic. With spring break just around the corner, Fin's plans
are to relax, try to train her new raven friend, and read some of
the mystery books she loves. But her plans are derailed when Fin
and her friends find a baby bigfoot who's been separated from her
pack. Then a film crew shows up, intending to add Aldermere to
their web show debunking strange and magical legends. Fin can't let
the film crew put the bigfoot--and Aldermere--at risk. Now, Fin,
Eddie, and Cedar must keep the bigfoot hidden and find a way to
track down her family. But Cedar's been hiding a secret of her own;
one that may complicate everything. As monsters, friends, and
enemies collide, Fin, Eddie, and Cedar have to trust one another
with secrets both good and bad if they're going to save the town
they all love. Emily Lloyd-Jones crafts a novel infused with magic
that is sometimes wonderful and charming--and sometimes dangerous.
The sequel to Indie Next Pick Unseen Magic, Unspoken Magic is
perfect for fans of Christina Soontornvat's A Wish in the Dark and
Claribel A. Ortega's Ghost Squad.
|
Illusive (Hardcover)
Emily Lloyd-Jones
|
R453
R409
Discovery Miles 4 090
Save R44 (10%)
|
Ships in 12 - 17 working days
|
When the MK virus swept across the planet, a vaccine was created to
stop the epidemic, but it came with some unexpected side effects. A
small percentage of the population developed superhero-like powers.
Seventeen-year-old Ciere Giba has the handy ability to change her
appearance at will. She's what's known as an illusionist...She's
also a thief. After a robbery goes awry, Ciere must team up with a
group of fellow super-powered criminals on another job that most
would consider too reckless. The formula for the vaccine that gave
them their abilities was supposedly destroyed years ago. But what
if it wasn't? The lines between good and bad, us and them, and
freedom and entrapment are blurred as Ciere and the rest of her
crew become embroiled in a deadly race against the government that
could cost them their lives.
When the MK virus swept across the planet, a vaccine was created to
stop the epidemic, but it came with some unexpected side effects. A
small percentage of the population developed superhero-like powers.
Seventeen-year-old Ciere Giba has the handy ability to change her
appearance at will. She's what's known as an illusionist...She's
also a thief. After a robbery goes awry, Ciere must team up with a
group of fellow super-powered criminals on another job that most
would consider too reckless. The formula for the vaccine that gave
them their abilities was supposedly destroyed years ago. But what
if it wasn't? The lines between good and bad, us and them, and
freedom and entrapment are blurred as Ciere and the rest of her
crew become embroiled in a deadly race against the government that
could cost them their lives.
An Indie Next Pick "An enchanting read!"-Margaret Peterson Haddix,
bestselling author of The Greystone Secrets "A magical voyage of
self-discovery."-Jenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox &
Squirrels "Truly marvelous."-Booklist (starred review) The trick to
all magic is: you can only see it if you know where to look. The
magic-infused town of Aldermere is the first place eleven-year-old
Fin has ever felt safe-and she'll do whatever it takes to save her
home when she accidentally unleashes a shadow self who wreaks havoc
everywhere she goes. Emily Lloyd-Jones's middle grade debut is an
enchanting exploration of self-discovery and finding the place you
truly belong. Unseen Magic is for fans of A Wish in the Dark and A
Tangle of Knots. Aldermere is a town with its own set of rules:
there's a tea shop that vanishes if you try to force your way in,
crows that must be fed or they'll go through your trash, and a
bridge that has a toll that no one knows the cost of. Some say that
there may even be bigfoots wandering through the woods. For Fin,
Aldermere is her new home. But she's worried that she'll do
something to mess it up-that she was the reason she and her mother
have constantly moved from place to place for so long. When an
upcoming presentation at her school's science fair gives her
increasing anxiety, Fin turns to magic to ease her fears. The cost
is a memory, but there are things from her past Fin doesn't mind
forgetting. This will be the last time she relies on magic anyway,
she's sure. Except things don't go exactly as planned. And instead
of easing her anxiety, Fin accidentally unleashes an evil
doppelganger. Suddenly Aldermere is overrun with unusual
occurrences-and Fin is the only one who knows why. She will have to
face her fears-literally-to stop it. Emily Lloyd-Jones crafts an
atmospheric novel full of magic and mischief while exploring what
it means to stand up to your fears and accept yourself. Unseen
Magic is perfect for fans of Anna Meriano's Love Sugar Magic series
and Natalie Lloyd's A Snicker of Magic.
|
|