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Love is stronger than poison in this lush retelling of "Snow White" by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.Known as Snow White, Lady Sophie has led a sheltered life in the mountains of Bavaria. Until now. Her father, the widowed Duke Maximilian, is at last remarrying, and on the day of his historic wedding, Sophie is making her high-society debut.At the ball, Sophie charms the dashing Prince Philip, heir to the Spanish throne. But as Philip and Sophie start falling deeply in love, the king of Spain loses his temper. His wish is that Philip would marry a princess. And now, his command is Sophie’s death.In a quest for survival, Sophie seeks refuge in the home of seven orphans, the counsel of a witch, and the safety of her blade. With the looming threat of war upon her duchy, Sophie must ponder: Can she do right by her home and honor her heart’s desire?"[A] beguiling historical fantasy." —Publishers Weekly

Epic Sci-Fi drama meets steamy paranormal romance!High school is tough. Crushing on a gorgeous, possibly unearthly outcast? Even tougher.Like any good journalist, Sloane Masterson, feels compelled to uncover a mystery after witnessing, Hayden Lancaster, performing several superhuman feats.But the truth might be more than she bargained for, and even more dangerous for her heart…Because even at Hayden's insistence that their relationship must stay in the "friend zone," their fierce attraction threatens to go supernova. And if they follow their hearts, there are deadly consequences-Hayden's intergalactic enemies can permanently erase Sloane's memories.Now Sloane must make a choice…protect herself or forget the boy she loves forever.Is this star-crossed romance worth risking her own life?Please scroll up and click the "buy" button now to find out!*Note: The Starlight Saga is a complete series intended for Upper-YA readers, with a mix of heavy romance and snarky humor.

He could have any girl, so why does he look at me?After a fire destroys our home, a billionaire tycoon takes in my family, and it's here I meet Thomas Ashworth III.I'm always the invisible girl, but not to him. His intense eye contact has me fidgeting and stammering.But my blushing turns bitter when he arrogantly dismisses my nerves as rudeness.Not only are we stuck together at home, I'm forced into attending his exclusive private school.Unsurprisingly, he ditches me in the halls, and the mean-spirited popular crowd ambushes me.I should hate his guts, but he later blindsides me by doing something kind.And once we stay up late sharing secrets, he's impossible to get out of my head.We've acted like enemies since we met, so we can't date. Can we?If you love The Curvy Girl Club by Kelsie Stelting and The Invisible Girls Club by Emma Dalton, you will adore this sweet young adult romance.This cute and fluffy romance has all the tropes you crave: forced proximity, enemies to lovers, he falls first and she falls harder, dealing with past trauma and family issues, insomnia and there's only one bed, plus a gothic tudor mansion and academy setting.

Cursed Crowns, a captivating novel penned by Catherine Doyle, takes you on a thrilling journey that you won't soon forget. Published by Harper Collins Publ. USA in 2023, this book has quickly gained recognition in the literary world. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted narrative. Doyle has woven a story that is both engaging and thought-provoking, a testament to her skills as a writer. The genre of the book is a closely guarded secret, adding to its allure and mystery. Cursed Crowns is a testament to the power of storytelling and a reminder of why we read. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from Harper Collins Publ. USA.

'Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance and modern myth. You won't be able to put this one down' Alexandra Bracken, bestselling author of LoreIn the city of Alante, the descendants of the Greek gods live alongside mortals.Io is the youngest of three sisters, descended from the Fates. She can see threads: shimmering silver lines connecting every person. When a new relationship is formed, a new thread appears. When a person's life-thread is cut, it's their time to die. Io uses her gifts as a private investigator, trying to make ends meet in a world which treats other-born people like her with suspicion and prejudice.Then Io is witness to a murder - but this is no ordinary murder. Io can see that the killer's life-thread is severed. They should be long dead.More complicated still, there is another witness: Edei, a member of the violent Rossi mob who rule Alante. And what Io can see immediately, although Edei cannot, is that there is a bright silver fate-thread connecting them. This boy is her destiny.Io and Edei are thrown together to solve the case, and as Io grapples with the dark secrets lurking beneath Alante's surface, she must decide whether to embrace her fate and give in to the feelings growing between herself and Edei - or whether to cut the thread, and set him free...Filled with mystery, violent betrayal and powerful, simmering romance, and inspired by Greek mythology, Kika Hatzopoulou's electrifying, genre-defying debut is perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken's Lore, Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows and Chloe Gong's These Violent Delights.

SOMETIMES, LOVE IS AN APOCALYPSE . . .They Both Die at the End meets All That's Left in the World - a heartbreaking and gripping first love story about courage, hope and holding onto love. Perfect for anyone looking for a big emotional romance of a read. On the morning Avery Byrne plans to end her life, the world discovers there are only nine days left to live: an asteroid is headed for Earth, and no one can stop it. As time runs out and secrets slowly come to light, Avery fights her way home to save the girl she has been in love with her whole life. But can Avery also learn to save herself and find hope again in the tomorrows she has left?'An electric, urgent miracle of a book that asks what - and who - we dare to live for. Avery's story will shatter your heart and fill it with light again.' Kelly Quindlen, bestselling author of She Drives Me Crazy'A novel that carves a space in your heart and remains there forever.' Rachael Lippincott, bestselling co-author of She Gets the Girl and Five Feet Apart'Devastatingly brilliant.' Leah Johnson, bestselling author of You Should See Me in a Crown 'An absolute life changer - and lifesaver - of a book.' Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer 'Lush, searching, and ultimately full of hope. I loved it.' Emily M. Danforth, bestselling and award-winning author of The Miseducation of Cameron Post 'Achingly tender and poignantly honest . . . This book is a marvel.' Adrienne Tooley, author of Sweet & Bitter Magic

Das zweite Abenteuer um Faye Fox und den reisenden Teeladen: auf nach London! Das Wilde Gelage findet endlich wieder statt! Es ist der größte magische Wettbewerb in ganz Europa und Faye Fox und ihre Freunde fahren nach London, um das aufregende Spektakel anzuschauen. Als jedoch der reisende Teeladen samt seiner Besitzerin, der Teehexe Miss Butterling, geschrumpft und vom Meisterspion des Hofs der Lichtfeen gestohlen wird, nimmt Faye an dem gefährlichen Wettkampf teil, um Dwimmerly End zurückzugewinnen. Doch die Teilnehmenden schrecken vor nichts zurück, um am Ende den großen Preis in Händen zu halten. Und die böse Feenkönigin handelt alles andere als fair. Wird es Faye Fox und ihren Freuden dennoch gelingen, Miss Butterling zu befreien? Die fantastischen Abenteuer des Mädchens mit den Fuchsohren gehen weiter. Fantasy für starke Mädchen: Hochspannung garantiert in Teil 2 der magischen Trilogie. Fantastische Hexengeschichte , in der es vor verwunschenen Orten und spleenigen Charakteren nur so wimmelt. Atmosphärisch dicht und aufregend: Endlich geht das Abenteuer des Mädchens mit den Fuchsohren und seiner Freunde weiter - für Kinder ab 10 Jahren . Dich fesseln die Romane von Katja Brandis und Anna Ruhe? Du konntest "Nevermoor" und "Fuchsland" nicht aus der Hand legen? Dann bist du in Miss Butterlings Dwimmerly End goldrichtig! Von Andy Sagar , der Jura studiert hat und dessen Doktorarbeit zur Rolle des Gesetzes bei der Hexenverfolgung ihn zu diesem Fantasy-Abenteuer inspirierte.