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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.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.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 coverGreythorne (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 WardThe Gabby Cats Save the Day (DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse #3)
By Official Gabby'S Dollhouse. 2023
Join Gabby and the Gabby Cats on a magical new adventure. CatRat is trapped in a spaceship in the Fairy…
Tail Garden. Can Gabby and her friends save him? Learn fun facts about Cakey Cat, Kitty Fairy, MerCat, and more of the cat-tastic friends as they test their problem-solving skills to save the day.The Best of Roger Zelazny (S.F. MASTERWORKS #194)
By Roger Zelazny. 2023
From the far reaches of space to the hidden corners of Earth, from aliens to wizards and everything in between…
. . .One of the most influential SFF writers of modern times, Roger Zelazny wrote across a wide range of subgenres and themes, experimenting with form and story with mastery. He won many awards throughout his lifetime, including six Hugo awards, three Nebula awards and two Locus awards. He has inspired many of today's great SFF authors. This new collection contains a selection of his short stories and novellas which span the depth and breadth of the human imagination.'Zelazny has always had one of the most inventive imaginations in the genre' Kirkus Reviews'Paragon of the storytelling art' Robert Silverberg'Zelazny's authority never falters, and nor does the charisma of his voice' LocusDead Upon a Time
By Elizabeth Paulson. 2015
“An imaginative, dark, and creepy blend of classic fairy tales in a page-turning thriller . . . unpredictable and enjoyable.” —The Quiet ConcertOne…
girl is kept in a room where every day the only food she’s given is a poisoned apple. Another is kept in a room covered in needles—and if she pricks her finger, she’ll die. Then there are the brother and sister kept in a cell that keeps getting hotter and hotter . . . A sinister kidnapper is on the loose in Kate’s world. She’s not involved until one day she heads to her grandmother’s house in the woods—and finds her grandmother has also been taken. Already an outcast, Kate can’t get any help from the villagers who hate her. Only Jack, another outsider, will listen to what’s happened.Then a princess is taken, and suddenly the king is paying attention—even though the girl’s stepmother would rather he didn’t. It’s up to Kate and Jack to track down the victims before an ever after arrives that’s far from happy.“Paulson’s world-building is intriguing . . . compulsively readable.” —MuggleNet'Something wicked this way comes ...'Inverness, 1769. On a freezing winter's night, astronomer Nancy Lockaby arrives at Blackthistle House, home…
to renowned Shakespeare scholar Caleb Malles, to assist him in his research. She hopes to forget all that has happened to her in London. Nancy initially finds herself captivated by Caleb's eccentric mind and deep passion for Macbeth. So, when she is warned by three mysterious women that Caleb is keeping secrets from her, she is dismissive - after all, the women also claim to have lived many centuries and possess powers that defy any logical reasoning. Yet, as Caleb's behaviour becomes more erratic, she begins to suspect that she has walked into a trap.Offering a fresh, feminist perspective on literature's most infamous trio, The Wayward Sisters is an enthralling, intricately woven story of friendship, intrigue and magic.Colegio de poderes secretos 3 - El viajero del tiempo (Colegio de poderes secretos #Volumen 3)
By César Mallorquí. 2023
El colegio en el que querrías estudiar. Misterios, poderes secretos y aventuras inimaginables... ¡Bienvenido, ya eres un nuevo alumno! Axel…
tiene un don. Y también tiene a Trece, un gato gruñón que habla. Dos razones importantes para poder estudiar en el Colegio de Poderes Secretos, donde tiene amigos increíbles, como Lola y su ratón, que se llama Goliat.Cuando un bebé con poderes extraordinarios aparece en el colegio, Axel y sus amigos descubrirán un nuevo misterio a través del espacio y del tiempo. ¡Aquí cada día es una aventura! Mascotas parlantes y mucha magia en una colección para lectores aprendices: -Texto sencillo y fácil de entender para lectores a partir de 7 años. ¡Quedarán hechizados por el poder de la lectura! -Ideal para lectores amantes de la fantasía y las aventuras más emocionantes. -Un libro que es pura magia con ilustraciones a todo color en cada página.-Una trama deslumbrantemente encantadora y divertida. ¡No podrás resistir su poderosa llamada! -Un mundo mágico creado por el autor bestseller César Mallorquí, que ha cautivado a más de 200.000 lectores.Astronomy and Shakespeare collide in this lush historical novel.1782. Nancy Lockaby is trying to salvage her reputation as an astronomer…
- left in tatters after a discredited discovery - when she receives a mysterious letter, inviting her to join Shakespeare scholar Caelan Malles at his crumbling house in Inverness.But at Blackthistle House, Nancy notices that Caelan is spending more and more time locked away inhis study with his books. As his behaviour becomes ever stranger, more questions gnaw at Nancy. Why does Caelan believe there is a link between Shakespeare and the stars? Why does he refuse to discuss Charlotte, his now-deceased wife? And why does he head, at night, to the cottage where live three strange women he calls hags? Nancy refuses to believe in anything that cannot be rationally explained. And yet, as she seeks to discover the answers, she sets in motion a chain of events that will change her life - and her perceptions of magic - for ever . . .(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedThe Wishing Game
By Meg Shaffer. 2023
"Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power that childhood stories have over…
us long after we've grown up."--V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueLucy Hart knows better than anyone what it's like to grow up without parents who loved her. In a childhood marked by neglect and loneliness, Lucy found her solace in books, namely the Clock Island series by Jack Masterson. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher's aide, she is able to share her love of reading with bright, young students, especially seven-year-old Christopher Lamb, who was left orphaned after the tragic death of his parents. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopher, but even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability.Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he's finally written a new book. Even better, he's holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy.For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack "the Mastermind" Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever.Be careful what you wish for, because sometimes . . . you might just get it.(P) 2023 Penguin Random House AudioFrogkisser! (Scholastic Press Novels)
By Garth Nix. 2017
The last thing she needs is a prince. The first thing she needs is some magic. . . . “An uproarious adventure” from…
the New York Times–bestselling author! (Publishers Weekly)Poor Princess Anya. Stuck living with her evil stepmother’s new husband, her evil step-stepfather. Plagued with an unfortunate ability to break curses with a magic-assisted kiss. And forced to go on the run when her step-stepfather decides to make the kingdom entirely his own.Aided by a loyal talking dog, a boy thief trapped in the body of a newt, and some extraordinarily mischievous wizards, Anya sets off on a Quest that, if she plays it right, will ultimately free her land—and teach her a thing or two about the use of power, the effectiveness of a well-placed pucker, and the finding of friends in places both high and low.With Frogkisser!, acclaimed author Garth Nix has conjured a fantastical tale for all ages, full of laughs and danger, surprises and delights, and an immense population of frogs. It’s 50% fairy tale, 50% fantasy, and 100% pure enjoyment from start to finish.“Delightful . . . wonderfully inventive creatures . . . a captivating story.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“The characters are so enjoyable readers are sure to miss them when the quest (and book) ends . . . Great fun with heart.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“A delightful adventure stuffed with absurdity, magic, and a spirited young heroine. Beneath these entertaining trappings lies a heartfelt message of justice.” —Booklist“A rollicking comic fantasy . . . Well-developed characters, an unfailing sense of humor, and polished prose . . . a pleasure to read.” —Publishers WeeklyLa Marea Negra (Las Crónicas de la Bruja Negra #Volumen 4)
By Laurie Forest. 2020
Cuarta entrega de «Las Crónicas de la Bruja Negra», una serie de fantasía juvenil que condena los prejuicios y la…
injusticia y que ofrece una historia de amor en un entorno escolar a lo Harry Potter y un contexto político a lo Juego de Tronos. Bienvenidos a la Universidad Verpax. La marea negra es imparable...Ahora que todo el mundo sabe que ella es la Bruja Negra de la profecía, Elloren Gardner ha huido sin saber si en su camino hallará amigos o enemigos. Ahora que su pareja, Lukas Grey, puede estar muerto o en manos del Gran Mago Marcus Vogel, Elloren sabe que la única forma de darle la vuelta a la guerra que se avecina es encontrar aliados dispuestos a escucharla en lugar de asesinarla a sangre fría. En el Reino de Oriente, la fae de agua Tierney Calix y Trystan, el hermano de Elloren, se han unido al Wyvernguard, y se están preparando para el ataque de Vogel. Pero Trystan lucha en dos frentes distintos, pues es el miembro de la guardia más odiado y del que todos desconfían. Y el vínculo de Tierney con el río más poderoso de Erthia ha desvelado un peligro más aterrador que la inminente guerra. La Bruja Negra ha vuelto y la profecía ha llegado. Es hora de luchar. Pero Vogel todavía tiene una revelación crucial para todos. Reseñas:«Con fuertes mensajes feministas, grandes personajes secundarios y un rival especialmente conseguido, los fans de Harry Potter devorarán las más de 600 páginas de este libro, y exigirán la secuela.»Publishers Weekly«Esta novela trepidante promulga el poder transformador de la educación, creando unos personajes muy interesantes en un universo rico y alternativo que nos ayuda a comprender mejor el nuestro.»Kirkus (starred review)«Me encanta La Bruja Negra. No puedo esperar para leer el siguiente libro. Máximo suspense, y un tratamiento inusual de la magia; un acercamiento completamente nuevo y apasionante.»Tamora Pierce, autora bestseller de The New York Times «Presenta muchos mensajes feministas, un sistema de magia increíble y unos personajes principales y secundarios que son imposibles de olvidar.»Between_.magic6«Es una buena historia y esta saga se va a convertir en una de mis favoritas sin ninguna duda.»Tinuwel «Una impresionante última parte cuyo ritmo es imparable.»Dragones y libros «La trama es increíble. Tenemos muchos plotwists e incluso sorpresas que me hicieron derramar lágrimas.»Rarynbooks«Esta saga tiene un worldbuilding ESPECTACULAR, una diversidad de personajes y seres mágicos INCREÍBLE y una cantidad de valores y de fantasía que deja siempre con ganas de más.»Magic_Ellie