Delia Bridgesová se chce stát doktorkou, aby pro ostatní mohla být oporou, kterou ona sama nikdy neměla. Trpí totiž silnými menstruačními bolestmi, jež doprovází silné žaludeční nevolnosti a ztráty vědomí. Když však udělá první chybu ve svém životě, má to katastrofální následky – hrozí, že ji kvůli tomu nevezmou na její vysněnou univerzitu. A to vše jen kvůli tomu, že nikdo nevěří, že si své příšerné křeče nevymýšlí… Doporučený věk 13+
Píše se rok 1897 a Peggy Devonová má tajemství, které nehodlá světu jen tak prozradit, protože by to nejspíš všechny vyděsilo. Umí totiž mluvit s duchy. A co kdyby jí mrtví prozradili něco, co má zůstat navždy skryto? Vše se ale změní ve chvíli, kdy její nejlepší kamarádku Sally obviní z vraždy. Je jasné, že Peggy je její jediná naděje na záchranu. Pomohou jí duchové vypátrat pravdu? Čas se krátí a Sally je čím dál víc blíž oprátce…
Ivy, Mateo, and Cal used to be close. Now all they have in common is Carlton High and the beginning of a very bad day. Type A Ivy lost a student council election to the class clown, and now she has to face the school, humiliated. Heartthrob Mateo is burned out-he's been working two jobs since his family's business failed. And outsider Cal just got stood up . . . again. So when Cal pulls into campus late for class and runs into Ivy and Mateo, it seems like the perfect opportunity to turn a bad day around. They'll ditch and go into the city. Just the three of them, like old times. Except they've barely left the parking lot before they run out of things to say . . . . . . until they spot another Carlton High student skipping school-and follow him to the scene of his own murder. In one chance move, their day turns from dull to deadly. And it's about to get worse. It turns out Ivy, Mateo, and Cal still have some things in common. They all have a connection to the dead kid. And they're all hiding something. Now they're all wondering-could it be that their chance reconnection wasn't by chance after all?
Suite à la victoire de Camelot sur le Serpent qui la menaçait, les membres des équipes de quête se retrouvent jetés au cachot par un nouveau venu qui s'estime l'authentique héritier d'Arthur. En réponse aux inactions de Tedros, lui-même condamné à mort, le peuple accueille le dénommé Rhian comme son sauveur, ce dernier cherchant à s'unir de force à Sophie pour étendre son pouvoir. Seule Agatha est parvenue à prendre la fuite et c'est ainsi à l'École du Bien et du Mal qu'elle pourra trouver les derniers alliers qui lui permettront de rétablir l'équilibre dans le royaume. [SDM].
Once, only her own life hung in the balance... When Yelena was a poison taster, her life was simpler. She survived to become a vital part of the balance of power between rival countries Ixia and Sitia. Now she uses her magic to keep the peace in both lands--and protect her relationship with Valek. Suddenly, though, dissent is rising. And Valek's job--and his life--are in danger. As Yelena tries to uncover her enemies, she faces a new challenge: her magic is blocked.And now she must find a way to keep not only herself but all that she holds dear alive. A CHRONICLES OF IXIA NOVEL 'A compelling new fantasy series' - Rhianna Pratchett, SFX on Poison Study
When fulfilling her duty as a shapeshifting guardian for her village means abandoning the young man she loves, the future she imagines with him, and her values, sixteen-year-old Adele must decide how far she is willing to go to keep her friends and neighbors safe
_______________ The third book in the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series: a contemporary feminist fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas. _______________ 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. For more fantasy romance, don't miss Brigid Kemmerer's heart-stopping Defy the Night series.
Soman Chainani’s New York Times bestselling series The School for Good and Evil returns with The Ever Never Handbook! Gorgeous full-color illustrations bring your favorite characters like Sophie, Agatha, and Tedros back to school through maps, quizzes, alumni portraits, and more. Wish you could go to the School for Good and Evil? Join the ranks of heroes and villains who have walked these hallowed halls and mastered what it takes to succeed in their own fairy tales. Surviving the trials and tribulations of the school is no walk in the park. The Ever Never Handbook is here to help. This handbook equips new students with everything they’ll need to excel at the School for Good and Evil. Good luck!
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix - starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young and more! The battle between Good and Evil begins. Go back in time to the beginning of the School for Good and Evil and uncover the never-before-told events leading up to Sophie and Agatha's dramatic arrival and the beginning of their epic fairy tale. Two brothers. One Good. One Evil. Together, they watch over the Endless Woods. Together, they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil. Together they train them, teach them, prepare them for their fate. Then, something happens. Something that will change everything and everyone. Who will survive? Who will rule the School? The journey starts here. With magic, surprises and daring deeds at every turn, courage and loyalty will be put to the test, only to lead you to the very beginning of the adventures that are The School for Good and Evil.
Felix Love, a transgender seventeen-year-old, attempts to get revenge by catfishing his anonymous bully, but lands in a quasi-love triangle with his former enemy and his best friend.
Set against the backdrop of unfulfilled romance, this poignant narrative explores the complexities of love and longing. The story captures the essence of heartbreak and the challenges faced by its characters, making it a deeply moving experience. With its upcoming film adaptation featuring Harry Styles and Emma Corrin, the tale promises to resonate with audiences both on the page and on the screen.
The apprenticeship is over and now the real test has begun. When word that Yelena is a Soulfinder, able to capture and release souls, spreads like wildfire, people grow uneasy. Already Yelena's unusual abilities and past have set her apart. As the Council debates Yelena's fate, she receives a disturbing message: a plot is rising against her homeland, led by a murderous sorcerer she has defeated before.
After learning that her father is the Crown Prince of Japan, Izumi travels to Tokyo, where she discovers that Japanese imperial life--complete with designer clothes, court intrigue, paparazzi scandals, and a forbidden romance with her handsome but stoic bodyguard--is a tough fit for the outspoken and irreverant eighteen-year-old from northern California.
Le récit d’une seconde chance. Le premier ouvrage de Jay Asher, 13 Reasons Why, a été un véritable phénomène d'édition qui s'est vendu à plusieurs millions d'exemplaires dans le monde et a été adapté en série par Netflix. What light est son nouveau roman. "Une magnifique histoire d'amour et de pardon" Stephen Chbosky, auteur du best-seller Le monde de Charlie
Eighteen for the three hundred twenty-seventh time, Prince Rhen despairs of breaking the curse that turns him into a beast at the end of each day until feisty Harper enters his life.
