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Rouge
By Mona Awad. 2023
From the critically acclaimed author of Bunny comes a horror-tinted, gothic fairy tale about a lonely dress shop clerk whose…
mother's unexpected death sends her down a treacherous path in pursuit of youth and beauty. Can she escape her mother’s fate—and find a connection that is more than skin deep?For as long as she can remember, Belle has been insidiously obsessed with her skin and skincare videos. When her estranged mother Noelle mysteriously dies, Belle finds herself back in Southern California, dealing with her mother’s considerable debts and grappling with lingering questions about her death. The stakes escalate when a strange woman in red appears at the funeral, offering a tantalizing clue about her mother’s demise, followed by a cryptic video about a transformative spa experience. With the help of a pair of red shoes, Belle is lured into the barbed embrace of La Maison de Méduse, the same lavish, culty spa to which her mother was devoted. There, Belle discovers the frightening secret behind her (and her mother’s) obsession with the mirror—and the great shimmering depths (and demons) that lurk on the other side of the glass.Snow White meets Eyes Wide Shut in this surreal descent into the dark side of beauty, envy, grief, and the complicated love between mothers and daughters. With black humor and seductive horror, Rouge explores the cult-like nature of the beauty industry—as well as the danger of internalizing its pitiless gaze. Brimming with California sunshine and blood-red rose petals, Rouge holds up a warped mirror to our relationship with mortality, our collective fixation with the surface, and the wondrous, deep longing that might lie beneath.The Future (Biblioasis International Translation Series #44)
By Catherine Leroux, Susan Ouriou. 2023
Longlisted for Canada Reads 2023 • One of Tor.com's Can't Miss Speculative Fiction for Fall 2023 • Listed in CBC…
Books Fiction to Read in Fall 2023 • One of Kirkus Reviews' Fall 2023 Big Books By Small Presses • A Kirkus Review Work of Translated Fiction To Read Now • One of CBC Books Best Books of 2023 In an alternate history in which the French never surrendered Detroit, children protect their own kingdom in the trees. In an alternate history of Detroit, the Motor City was never surrendered to the US. Its residents deal with pollution, poverty, and the legacy of racism—and strange and magical things are happening: children rule over their own kingdom in the trees and burned houses regenerate themselves. When Gloria arrives looking for answers and her missing granddaughters, at first she finds only a hungry mouse in the derelict home where her daughter was murdered. But the neighbours take pity on her and she turns to their resilience and impressive gardens for sustenance. When a strange intuition sends Gloria into the woods of Parc Rouge, where the city’s orphaned and abandoned children are rumored to have created their own society, she can’t imagine the strength she will find. A richly imagined story of community and a plea for persistence in the face of our uncertain future, The Future is a lyrical testament to the power we hold to protect the people and places we love—together.The Boy Who Woke the Sun
By A. T. Woodley, Mike Deas. 2023
Eleven-year-old Elliot is having a dismal pandemic summer when suddenly he's caught in the bubble of one of his own…
dreams and transported to another world, controlled by evil butterflies, where the sun doesn't shine. Along with his octopus sidekick, Elliot discovers the reason for these butterflies-gone-wrong, and realizes that things must be set right if he is ever to find the way home. An epic middle-grade fantasy about discovering your true path.Rebel Skies (Rebel Skies)
By Ann Sei Lin. 2024
Ann Sei Lin's enchanting and action-packed debut, first in a series, will sweep readers away to an aerial world of…
magic, danger and political intrigue. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Kalynn Bayron and the films of Studio Ghibli.Kurara has never known any other life than being a servant onboard the Midori, a flying ship serving the military elite of the Mikoshiman Empire, a vast realm of floating cities. Kurara also has a secret — she can make folded paper figures come to life with a flick of her finger. But when the Midori is attacked and Kurara's secret turns out to be a power treasured across the empire, a gut-wrenching escape leads her to the gruff Himura, who takes her under his wing. Under Himura's tutelage, and with the grudging support and friendship of his crew, Kurara learns to hunt shikigami — wild paper spirits sought after by the Princess of Mikoshima.But what does the princess really want with the shikigami? Are they merely enchanted figures without will or thought, or are they beings with souls and minds of their own? As fractures begin to appear both across the empire and within Kurara's understanding of herself, Kurara will have to decide who she can trust. Her fate, and the fate of her friends — and even the world — may rest on her choice. And time is running out.Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
By Caroline Fernandez. 2022
A CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens pick!Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the…
rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don’t know how to power their rocket. Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. But this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it’s a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan.Reckoner rises: Volume 1, Breakdown (The reckoner Rises Ser. #1)
By David Robertson. 2020
Acclaimed writer, David A. Robertson, delivers suspense, adventure, and humour in this stunningly illustrated graphic novel continuation of The Reckoner…
trilogy. Cole and Eva arrive in Winnipeg intent on destroying Mihko Laboratories. Their plans change when a new threat surfaces, and Cole has terrifying visions. Are these just troubled dreams or are they leading him to a terrifying truth? Will Eva be able to harness her powers to continue the investigation without him?Adherent
By Chris W Kim. 2023
The residents of an isolated village in a dreamlike world scavenge for supplies in the surrounding forest, collecting scattered items…
left over from a long time past. No one strays far from this community, fearing what may lie beyond it. When they find a stack of notebooks by an unknown author, a young villager becomes obsessed with their contents. She sets out on a quest to find the writer. As she ventures into the unknown, she discovers a world both barren and increasingly complex. The closer she gets to her goal, the more she realizes that the encounter she's been seeking probably won't be what she wanted. --back coverThe Reckoner rises: Volume 2, Version control
By David Robertson. 2022
"With Cole barely clinging to life, Eva fearlessly takes the lead to investigate Mihko's horrific experiments. But where's Brady? After…
learning that Mihko reinstated the Reckoner Initiative, Cole and Eva confront Mihko head-on. But a vicious battle with Mihko's newest test subject leaves Cole close to death, and Eva must continue their investigation without him. With Brady missing and Cole in recovery, Eva is on her own. When Eva stumbles across Mihko's secret laboratory, she finds her worst nightmares come to life. What new terrors has Mihko created? And can Eva find Brady before it's too late?"--Back coverAn Unreliable Magic (A Hundred Names for Magic #2)
By Rin Chupeco. 2022
This second book in the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history…
fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong.It's been six months since the lost city of Avalon was thawed and retaken. And Alex is doing his best to be a good leader, even though he's not entirely sure what he's doing. He needs all the help he can get, which is why his best friend, Tala, is by his side. Unfortunately, when the Nameless Sword in the stone appears suddenly in the castle courtyard, it brings a new set of problems. Avalon custom dictates that anyone is free to try to pull it out, attracting people from all walks of life and leaving the kingdom vulnerable to attack.Attempts to infiltrate Avalon begin in the form of mysterious portals that start appearing without warning bringing nightwalkers, ice maidens, and even a surly dragon.When the Snow Queen comes out of the woodwork with an unlikely ally and attempts to open a portal to the legendary Buyan, a long-lost country whose life-giving waters could make her even more powerful, Alex, Tala, and their friends will have to work together to stop her, even after their biggest betrayal leaves them broken.Gripping, fantastical, and delightfully funny, An Unreliable Magic is perfect for readers looking for:young adult magic, mythology, and folkloreLGBTQ representationdiverse characterscreative new takes on classic storiesfresh and dazzling world buildingPraise for Wicked As You Wish:"Glorious."—Shelf Awareness"Combining legends, myths, fairy tales, and classic children's literature from Oz to Neverland, Chupeco (The Bone Witch) creates an enchanting story that is both a feast for the senses and a unique spin on the hero's journey…A nail-biting quest that introduces a gripping new series."—STARRED review, Publishers Weekly"…A truly original novel. A deftly executed melding of folklore and reality grounded in contemporary issues."—STARRED review, KirkusLa sirena
By Kiera Cass. 2016
Una chica con un secreto. El chico de sus sueños. Un océano entre ambos. Una historia de fantasía y romance…
por la autora de la serie bestseller internacional «La Selección». Kahlen es una sirena. Ha sido obligada a servir a Oceania atrayendo a seres humanos a las acuosas tumbas con su voz, mortal para cualquier humano que la escuche.Akinli es humano. Un chico amable y guapo, él es todo lo que Kahlen jamás había soñado. Enamorarse pone a ambos en peligro... pero Kahlen no puede soportar mantenerse apartada. ¿Lo arriesgará todo para seguir los latidos de su corazón? La crítica ha dicho...«Una historia de fantasía fresca y adictiva.»Books for our mind «Es una historia muy original, basada en el mito de las sirenas pero adaptada al tiempo actual, algo que me ha encantado.»Cientos de miles de historias «Haymucho amor en ella, en más de un sentido, y eso la convierte en una historia muy tierna.»Dragones en el país de los libros «Las emociones, los sentimientos... son cosas que Kiera Cass consigue plasmar a la perfección.»Entre metáforas «No es una simple historia de amor, también es una historia sobre el bien y el mal.»FantasyMundo«Cumple con la historia de amor que prometía, contando con un trasfondo que me ha gustado mucho.»Perdida en un mundo de libros «Va directa a hacerse un hueco en el corazón.»Historias del atardecerEl destino de los dos mundos (La piedra del demonio #Volumen 3)
By Manlio Castagna. 2019
La brillante conclusión de la trilogía «La piedra del demonio». La misión de Frida, Miriam y los gemelos Oberdan ha…
llegado a una prueba extrema. El ejército del Mal, liderado por la Dama de la Urde, está devastando los reinos de Amalantrah de otro mundo e invadiendo el nuestro. Pero en medio de cataclismos y criaturas monstruosas, Miriam y Frida descubren que poseen dones extraordinarios... que deben aprender a dominar. En una carrera contra el tiempo en la tierra eterna, ¿cuál será el destino final de los dos mundos?Boundless: A Drizzt Novel (Generations #2)
By R. A. Salvatore. 2019
This second book in New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore’s all-new Forgotten Realms trilogy—full of swordplay, danger, and imaginative…
thrills—features one of fantasy’s most beloved and enduring characters, Drizzt Do’Urden.Split between time and two worlds, Zaknafein had always been conflicted. That inner turmoil was magnified by his inferior position as a male dark elf in the matriarchal drow society. Only his status as one of the greatest warriors—as well as his friendship with the mercenary Jarlaxle—kept him sane. When he finally perished, he was content knowing he left behind a legacy as substantial as his son Drizzt.Except . . . someone isn’t ready for Zaknafein to be dead. And now he’s back, hundreds of years later, in a world he doesn’t recognize. His son’s companions are not the prideful—and bigoted—males the drow warrior was accustomed to in his previous life. Drizzt’s circle includes dwarves, elves, and, perhaps worst of all, a human wife.Struggling to navigate this transformed new world, Zaknafein realizes that some things have not changed: the threat of demons and the machinations of a drow matron no longer content with her family’s position in the ranks of Houses.Though he has been displaced in time, Zaknafein is still a warrior. And no matter what prejudices he must overcome, he knows he will do his duty and fight by Drizzt’s side to stem the tide of darkness that threatens the Realms.Relentless: A Drizzt Novel (Generations #3)
By R. A. Salvatore. 2020
The epic conclusion to the long-awaited trilogy featuring one of the most beloved characters in all of fantasy—Drizzt Do'Urden—a rollicking…
tale of life, death, intrigue, magic, danger, and the timeless bonds of family and friendship from New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore.Displaced in time and unexpectedly reunited with his son Drizzt Do'Urden, Zaknafein has overcome the prejudices ingrained in him as a drow warrior to help his son battle the ambitious Spider Queen and stem the tide of darkness that has been unleashed upon the Forgotten Realms. Though Zaknafein has endured the most difficult battles, survival has come at a terrible cost, and the fight is far from over. Facing demons and driders, Zaknafein carries the entire weight of Menzoberranzan surrounding Gauntlgym on his shoulders once more. But the chances of survival for him and his old friend and mercenary Jarlaxle look bleak. Trapped in a desperate and seemingly hopeless situation, the legendary warriors must reach deep inside themselves to face the impossible. While the burdens Zaknafein bears are more than enough for one of Menzoberrazan’s greatest warriors, fate holds further challenges. When circumstances take an unexpected turn, Zaknafein discovers he must not only conquer the darkness but learn to accept the uncontrollable: life itself.The stakes have never been higher for R. A. Salvatore’s most beloved creations in this final volume of his latest bestselling trilogy begun with Timeless and Boundless. A story of brave heroes filled with dangerous thrills, Relentless also considers eternal questions about morality, purpose, sacrifice, and the definition of harmony. Exciting, imaginative, and thought-provoking, it takes fans on an action-packed ride that will challenge their assumptions and leave them breathless and satisfied.The Scarlet Alchemist
By Kylie Lee Baker. 2023
You cannot create good without also creating evil.'DAZZLING' Chloe GongZilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her…
family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But for now, she's trapped in her impoverished village in southern China, practicing an illegal form of alchemy to keep food on the table - resurrecting the dead, for a price.When Zilan finally has the chance to complete her imperial exams, she ventures to the capital to compete against the best alchemists in the country in tasks she'll be lucky to survive, let alone pass. On top of that, her reputation for raising the dead has followed her, and the Crown Prince himself seeks out her help, suspecting a coming assassination attempt.The more Zilan succeeds in her alchemy, the more she gets caught in the dangerous political games of the royal family. There are monsters lurking within the palace walls, and it's only a matter of time before they - and secrets of Zilan's past - catch up with her.A dark YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where alchemy has led to income inequality as the rich eat gold to achieve eternal youth, and a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family.Archie Milestones Digest #22: Jughead Christmas Special (Archie Milestones Digest #22)
By Archie Superstars. 2023
Greythorne (The Bloodleaf Trilogy)
By Crystal Smith. 2020
Brimming with deliciously mysterious magic, political intrigue, and a passionate heroine who will do anything to save the ones she…
loves—this highly anticipated sequel to Bloodleaf, praised as &“enchanting, visceral, and twisty&” by Laura Sebastian, won&’t disappoint. Princess Aurelia&’s life is upended when the kingdom she thought she saved falls to ruin, a loved one is tragically killed in a shipwreck, and her home country turns against her. With no place left to call her own, Aurelia returns to Greythorne Manor—her best friend&’s family mansion—only to find that Greythorne has sinister secrets of its own. With enemies closing in on all sides, Aurelia is caught in a mad fight to protect the only people she has left—her family. In her darkest moments, when all seems grim, will Aurelia find a spark of hope from a love she thought long lost?De muerto en peor (Sookie Stackhouse #Volumen 8)
By Charlaine Harris. 2008
La octava entrega de los libros escritos por Charlaine Harris que han inspirado la famosa serie de televisión Trueblood (Sangre…
fresca). La comunidad sobrenatural de Bon Temps, Luisiana, se está recuperando de dos duros golpes: el desastre natural del huracán Katrina y los acontecimientos de la cumbre vampírica el mes anterior en la norteña ciudad de Rhodes. Sookie Stackhouse está a salvo, aunque un poco aturdida, deseando ansiosamente que todo vuelva a la normalidad. Pero la normalidad no termina de llegar. Demasiados vampiros -algunos amigos, otros no- han sido asesinados o heridos, y su novio tigre, Quinn, está en el grupo de los desaparecidos. Las cosas están cambiando, les guste o no a los cambiantes y vampiros de su rincón de Luisiana. Y Sookie, amiga del grupo y con un vínculo de sangre con Eric Northman, líder de la comunidad vampira local, se ve en mitad del meollo de cambios.En las subsiguientes batallas, Sookie ha de enfrentarse al peligro, la muerte, y una vez más, a la traición de alguien a quien quiere. Y justo cuando todo el pelaje ha terminado de volar por los aires y toda la sangre fría ha terminado de fluir, su mundo se verá alterado para siempre... Reseña:«Llena de tensión romántica y acción sobrenatural. Con un final impactante que hará las delicias de los más acérrimos fans.»PublishersWeeklyEl retorno del mago
By Danielle Paige. 2015
Hay una nueva bruja en Oz, su nombre es Dorothy. Tercera entrega de las precuelas digitales de la nueva serie…
juvenil best seller mundial Dorothy debe morir. Dorothy Gale ha vuelto... y ya no es la dulce heroína del mágico mundo de Oz. Hambrienta de poder, a su paso destruye todo lo que pisan sus zapatillas mágicas.En Oz solía haber un gobernante distinto. Alguien que también venía de “otro lugar”. Era conocido como el Mago. La historia parte cuando Dorothy revela que el Mago es un impostor, el hombre que movía los hilos en Oz a su antojo y dejó todo colgando de un hilo. Pero en El retorno del mago, él descubrirá que no recuerda quién es ni dónde se encuentra. Después de una serie de tests para recuperar su memoria, descubrirá que aquella chica que le alejó del Palacio Esmeralda ahora está al mando de todo. El Mago tendrá que luchar para recuperar su destino, el gobierno del mundo de Oz. Descubre esta maravillosa reinterpretación de uno de los cuentos clásicos más leídos en el mundo entero. Ideal para las lectoras de Kiera Cass y Suzanne Collins.Las diez mil puertas de Enero
By Alix E. Harrow. 2019
TODA HISTORIA ABRE UNA PUERTA. ENTRA Y DESCUBRE LA MAGIA. A principios del siglo XX, una joven se embarca en…
un viaje fantástico de autodescubrimiento después de encontrar un misterioso libro. Novela finalista de los Premios Hugo, Nebula, Locus y World Fantasy Awards 2020. Enero Demico es una joven curiosa que vive en una extensa mansión llena de objetos y tesoros peculiares. Como la pupila del rico Sr. Locke, se siente un poco distinta a todo aquello que la rodea. Entre todos los artefactos que habitan la casa, Enero descubrirá un maravilloso libro: un libro que la llevará a otros mundos y que cuenta una historia repleta de puertas secretas, de amor, aventura y peligro. Cada vez que pase una de sus páginas se le revelarán verdades imposibles hasta descubrir que la historia que lee está cada vez más entrelazada con la suya.Exuberante y ricamente imaginativa, el fascinante debut de Alix E. Harrow presenta una historia sobre viajes imposibles, sobre amores inolvidables y sobre el poder eterno de la palabra. Reseñas:«La novela comienza como una simple aventura, pero al igual que sus puertas misteriosamente transportadoras, te lleva más y más hacia dentro cuanto más lees. Cada página deslumbra al lector y le da a descubrir miles de cosas: una mansión de artefactos increíbles, un diario secreto, una búsqueda constante de lugares extraños y hermosos, y una historia de amor que abarca el tiempo, los mundos y la magia.»Peng Shepherd«Harrow ha creado una narración de múltiples capas ricamente imaginada, repleta de asombro, imaginación y fuerza.»Jordana Max Brodsky «Toda la magia queuna vez conociste, pero que casi has olvidado, te espera en estas páginas para que la redescubras de nuevo.»Melisa Caruso «Tantos mundos, puertas que desaparecen, magia alucinante: me aferré a cada página, buscando respuestas. ¡Esta es una de las obras de ficción más singulares que he leído!»Tamora Pierce, autora best seller del New York Times«Una hermosa y dolorosa carta de amor a las historias, a los narradores de cuentos y a las puertas por las que nos conducen. Absolutamente encantador.»Christina Henry «Una novela devastadoramente buena, una historia nítida y delicada de mundos dentro de mundos, historias dentro de historias y el poder de las palabras.»Melissa Albert «Una novela que ha sanado heridas que ni siquiera sabía que tenía. Una historia increíblemente hermosa sobre el crecimiento y nuestra lucha por mantenernos en el camino.»Amal El-Mohtar, ganadora de un Premio Hugo «Una carta de amor a la imaginación, la aventura, la palabra escrita y el poder de distintos tipos de amor.»Kirkus Reviews «Sorprende que este sea el debut de una autora que ha conseguido con maestría trazar una auténtica oda al poder de las palabras. Es una de esas grandes historias que no se olvidan.»La Copela para el podcast «Mediante un deslumbrante ejercicio literario, Harrow realiza un declarado homenaje a la imaginación, al poder de las palabras, la escritura y las historias, y al Amor Verdadero.»Sagacomic«Es una historia de fantasía que es en sí misma una clase magistral sobre cómo debe ser un buen libro del género.»El arte en la tinta «Una novela fantástica que se aleja mucho de los tópicos habituales, con una prosaigual de mágica que su misma trama y que hará las delicias de los lectores que buscan un argumento original.»Qué libro leo «Atraerá a aquellas personas que crean en el poder de las historias para cambiar vidas.»The best read yetTraitor of Redwinter: The Redwinter Chronicles Book Two (The Redwinter Chronicles)
By Ed McDonald. 2023
The second in Ed McDonald's Chronicles of Redwinter, full of shady politics, militant monks, ancient powers... and a young woman…
navigating a world in which no one is quite what they seem.The power of the Sixth Gate grows stronger within Raine each day - to control it, she needs lessons no living Draoihn can teach her - but when her master Ulovar is struck by a mysterious sickness that slowly saps the vitality from his body, Raine must face her growing darkness alone. And to do so, she must learn the secrets the Draoihn themselves purged from the world.The book can teach her. She doesn't know where she found it, or when exactly, but its ever changing pages whisper with power that has lain untouched for centuries.But others have plans for Raine too, and as the king's health fails, rebellious lords begin to vie for power. Her former friend Ovitus seeks Raine's support as his clan turns to him for leadership, while the grandmaster seeks to harness Raine's potential as a deadly weapon to be launched right into her enemy's heart as even Redwinter scrambles to hold onto power.Amidst threats old and new, Raine must find her path, weaving her way between a twisted friendship, a dangerous mentor, the dark secrets of the book, and the queen with a crown of feathers to whom Raine has already promised more than she can afford to give . . .Praise for Daughter of Redwinter:'Daughter of Redwinter has it all' Nicholas Eames'A complex backdrop of culture, magic and characters' Robin Hobb'Mysterious, honest and exciting from start to finish' Novel Notions'A fascinating magic system, thoughtful prose, and a truly compelling main character' M.J. Kuhn'Sad, exciting, mysterious and beautifully plotted' Catriona Ward