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Kaikeyi: A Novel
By Vaishnavi Patel. 2022
"I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions - much good it did…
me."So begins Kaikeyi's story. The only daughter of the kingdom of Kekaya, she is raised on tales of the gods: how they churned the vast ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, how they vanquish evil and ensure the land of Bharat prospers, and how they offer powerful boons to the devout and the wise. Yet she watches as her father unceremoniously banishes her mother, listens as her own worth is reduced to how great a marriage alliance she can secure. And when she calls upon the gods for help, they never seem to hear.Desperate for some measure of independence, she turns to the texts she once read with her mother and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat, and most favoured queen, determined to carve a better world for herself and the women around her.But as the evil from her childhood stories threatens the cosmic order, the path she has forged clashes with the destiny the gods have chosen for her family. And Kaikeyi must decide if resistance is worth the destruction it will wreak - and what legacy she intends to leave behind.Praise for Kaikeyi:'Mythic retelling at its best' R. F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War'Utterly captivating from start to finish' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart'Brave, compassionate and powerful' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne'A lyrical and evocative retelling, full of power and grace' Ava Reid, author of The Wolf and the Woodsman'Compulsively readable and infinitely compassionate' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Gilded Wolves'A thought-provoking, nuanced new look at one of humanity's most foundational stories' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass'Fans of Madeline Miller's Circe will fall hard for this story' Booklist (starred review)
Once Upon a Crime: Fairy Tales for Mystery Lovers
By Ed Gorman, Martin Greenberg. 1998
Presenting twenty-four timeless tales—retold with a mysterious twist by today’s best mystery writers Gillian Roberts—After Happily Ever Jon L. Breen—Clever…
Hans Joan Hess—Heptagon Bill Crider—It Happened at Grandmother’s House Simon Clark—Now Fetch Me an Ax Mat Coward—Old Sultan Elizabeth Engstrom—Harvest Home William L. DeAndrea—Prince Charming Jane Haddam—Rapunzel Gary A. Braunbeck—Resurrection Joe Brendan DuBois—Rapunzel’s Revenge Edward D. Hoch—Snow White and the Eleven Dwarfs John Lutz—Swan Song John Helfers—The Better To Eat You With Ed Gorman—Of the Fog Les Roberts—The Brave Little Costume Designer Simon Brett—The Emperor’s New Clothes Peter Crowther—The Musician of Bremen, GA Audrey Peterson—Anniversary Ball Janet Dawson—Invisible Time Kristine Kathryn Rusch—Love and Justice Anne Wingate—“The Twelve Dancing Princesses” Revisited Doug Allyn—Thousandfiirs Sharyn McCrumb—Gerda’s Sense of Snow
The Mermaid of Black Conch: A novel
By Monique Roffey. 2020
WINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD • This enchanting tale of a cursed mythical creature and the…
lonely fisherman who falls in love with her is "a daring, mesmerizing novel … single-handedly bringing magic realism up-to-date (Maggie O&’Farrell, best-selling author of Hamnet).In 1976, David is fishing off the island of Black Conch when he comes upon a creature he doesn&’t expect: a mermaid by the name of Aycayia. Once a beautiful young woman, she was cursed by jealous wives to live in this form for the rest of her days. But after the mermaid is caught by American tourists, David rescues and hides her away in his home, finding that, once out of the water, she begins to transform back into a woman. Now David must work to win Aycayia's trust while she relearns what it is to be human, navigating not only her new body but also her relationship with others on the island—a difficult task after centuries of loneliness. As David and Aycayia grow to love each other, they juggle both the joys and the dangers of life on shore. But a lingering question remains: Will the former mermaid be able to escape her curse? Taking on many points of view, this mythical adventure tells the story of one woman&’s return to land, her healing, and her survival.
Kappa
By Ryunosuke Akutagawa. 2023
Akutagawa’s magical final work is a short novel with a magic spell all its own—poignant, fantastical, wry, melancholic, and witty…
The Kappa is a creature from Japanese folklore known for dragging unwary toddlers to their deaths in rivers: a scaly, child-sized creature, looking something like a frog, but with a sharp, pointed beak and an oval-shaped saucer on top of its head, which hardens with age. Akutagawa’s Kappa is narrated by Patient No. 23, a madman in a lunatic asylum: he recounts how, while out hiking in Kamikochi, he spots a Kappa. He decides to chase it and, like Alice pursuing the White Rabbit, he tumbles down a hole, out of the human world and into the realm of the Kappas. There he is well looked after, in fact almost made a pet of: as a human, he is a novelty. He makes friends and spends his time learning about their world, exploring the seemingly ridiculous ways of the Kappa, but noting many—not always flattering—parallels to Japanese mores regarding morality, legal justice, economics, and sex. Alas, when the patient eventually returns to the human world, he becomes disgusted by humanity and, like Gulliver missing the Houyhnhnms, he begins to pine for his old friends the Kappas, rather as if he has been forced to take leave of Toad of Toad Hall…
Shadows of the Lost (Guild of Night #1)
By Maxym M. Martineau. 2023
Once I was a Charmer, and the magical beasts of this world loved me. Now I'm something else. Something darker.A…
spicy, beautifully angsty enemies-to-lovers LGBTQIA+ fantasy romance.As a member of the Charmers Council, Gaige is able to form lasting bonds with the magical beasts of his world. At least, he used to be a Charmer...until he died and was brought back as one of the immortal assassins of Cruor. Now he's far more dangerous.…and something beyond the shadows lies in wait, hungry to claim him for its own.As leader of the assassins, all Kost can do is watch as Gaige struggles with his new life day by day. He wants nothing more than to ease Gaige's suffering—yet how can he when they both know he's the one responsible? There is nothing left but bitter memories and hopeless longing between them. Yet when Gaige is lost to the shadow realm, Kost is the only one with any chance of bringing him back: if they can learn to trust (and perhaps love) each other again.Intense, compelling, and impossible to put down, Shadows of the Lost is perfect for readers looking for:epic New Adult fantasy series with a bit of spicea unique premise, delicious angst, and a plot to die forhigh fantasy with paranormal and romance elements
Irish Gothic Fairy Stories: From the 32 Counties of Ireland
By Steve Lally, Paula Flynn Lally, James Patrick Ryan. 2018
In the four provinces of Ireland there are thirty-two counties. Each county and its people have their own traditions, beliefs…
and folklore – and each one is also inhabited by the Sidhe: an ancient and magical race. Some believe they are descended from fallen angels, whilst others say they are the progeny of Celtic deities. They go by many names: the good folk, the wee folk, the gentle people and the fey, but are most commonly known as ‘the fairies’.These are not the whimsical fairies of Victorian and Edwardian picture books. They are feared and revered in equal measure, and even in the twenty-first century are spoken of in hushed tones.The fairies are always listening.Storyteller Steve Lally and his wife singer-songwriter Paula Flynn Lally have compiled this magnificent collection of magical fairy stories from every county in Ireland. Filled with unique illustrations that bring these tales to life, Irish Gothic Fairy Stories will both enthral and terrify readers for generations to come.
Las Tierras de las Bestias, Libros I y II
By Kenneth D. Bostian. 2023
Una compilación especial de las dos primeras novelas de Beastlands llenas de acción. ¡Una historia de supervivencia, acción y peligro…
en una tierra de bestias! La historia de un hombre y una mujer que intentan sobrevivir en un mundo nuevo y extraño lleno de bestias del folclore y la leyenda mientras hacen nuevos amigos increíbles en el camino. ¡Creando una experiencia que puedes ver y sentir mientras lees!
La Bella y la Bestia
By K'Anne Meinel. 2023
Un cuento para los siglos. Un amor que trasciende el tiempo. Se requiere que la Princesa Gabrielle se case con…
un hombre para proporcionar un heredero para el reino de su familia, pero está enamorada de su mejor amiga de la infancia Rosie, que tiene secretos y obligaciones propios. Un error horrendo cambia su destino para siempre... Charmaine, una inocente renacida en otra época, puede liberar a todos de la maldición que cayó sobre ellos si simplemente puede descubrir el amor que una vez tuvieron. Este no es el típico y viveron felices para siempre...
Travesía de la cuarta reina
By Mark Miller. 2023
¿Adónde van las princesas de cuento después de ser felices para siempre? La tierra de Empíreo alberga todos los mitos…
y el folclore de la infancia. Las princesas de antaño se convirtieron en las cuatro grandes reinas de esta tierra gobernada por la magia. Ahora su tierra está en peligro. Una de las reinas ha desaparecido. Sin la cuarta reina, la Maldad Olvidada será liberada de su antigua prisión. Dos hermanas, Zandria y Olena, viven en un pequeño pueblo junto al mar. Su mundo está a punto de hacerse más grande. Con su último aliento, el padre de Zandria le dice que ella será la nueva reina. Las hermanas huyen de su hogar, perseguidas por hombres lobo y enfrentan peligros a cada paso. Con la ayuda de unos singulares aliados, deben viajar al castillo de cristal, reclamar el derecho de nacimiento de Zandria y detener a la la Maldad Olvidada. ¿Llegarán las hermanas al castillo a tiempo para salvar a Empíreo? ¿O se perderán la una a la otra para siempre? Da el primer paso hacia la tierra de Empíreo y únete a Zandria y Olena en el viaje de la Cuarta Reina.
Macuerra
By Roberta De Vita, M. A. Gardner, L. Fergus. 2018
Dopo aver scoperto di essere la reincarnazione di un vecchio re caduto, Abraham è costretto a viaggiare sul suo peschereccio,…
la Zebedee, per affrontare un antico essere malvagio che ha intenzione di ridurre l'umanità in schiavitù, e riformare il pianeta a suo piacimento. Abraham non sarà solo in questo suo viaggio, dal momento che persone, posti e oggetti non sono esattamente come appaiono..
A Princesa Encantada
By Dawn Brower, Virgínia Bernardo. 2018
Como a herdeira real de Zelnon, a Princesa Elodie deveria ter uma vida encantadora. E é encantadora de um modo…
diabólico, que pode acabar não somente com sua vida, mas com a vida de todos que ela ama. Sua coroação está marcada para acontecer em seu aniversário de dezoito anos, mas uma força maligna está determinada a destruir qualquer possibilidade de se tornar rainha. Uma semana antes de seu aniversário, uma maldição a envia a um reino de pesadelo chamado Maldição – arrastando com suas garras sombrias não somente ela, mas um segurança de sua confiança e um príncipe de um reino vizinho. Escapar desse mundo é impossível, mas, se não encontrarem um modo de fugir, morrerão ou tornar-se-ão residentes permanentes desse pesadelo. Se Elodie não voltar para casa a tempo, perderá seu reino para sempre. Enquanto lutam por suas vidas, cada decisão cobra um preço monumental. Eles precisam fazer sacrifícios que queimarão suas almas e cada passo trará novos perigos. Com a vitória na ponta dos dedos, descobrem que ela vem com uma perda irremediável e que devem sofrer as consequências de suas ações.
La Principessa Incantata
By Dawn Brower, Lorena Lo Giudice. 2018
Una guerra è iniziata… Potrà la principessa Elodie vincerla? Come erede della corona reale di Zelnon, la principessa Elodie dovrebbe…
vivere una vita meravigliosa. Ma in realtà la sua vita è incantevole solo nell’accezione negativa del termine dato che qualcosa di diabolico potrebbe distruggere presto la sua esistenza e anche quella di tutti coloro a cui tiene di più. La sua incoronazione è prevista per il suo diciottesimo compleanno, ma una forza malefica è determinata a distruggere ogni sua possibilità di diventare una regina. Una settimana prima del suo compleanno un incantesimo la manda nel reame degli incubi di Maledizione - prendendo lei, una guardia fidata e il principe di un regno vicino tra le sue oscure grinfie. Scappare da quel luogo è impossibile, ma se non trovano una via per fuggire moriranno o diventeranno abitanti a vita di quel mondo delle illusioni. Se Elodie non tornerà in tempo nel suo regno potrebbe smarrirsi per sempre. Mentre combattono per le loro vite, ogni decisione esige un prezzo immane. Dovranno fare sacrifici che scaveranno vuoti nelle loro anime e ogni passo porterà a nuovi rischi. Quando la vittoria sarà a portata di mano, capiranno che richiederà una irrimediabile perdita e dovranno venire a patti con le conseguenze delle loro azioni.
Undraland
By David Arieta Galván, Mary E. Twomey. 2016
Después de la muerte de sus padres y hermano gemelo hace un año, Lucy Kincaid estaba determinada a armar una…
vida normal. Con su corazón puesto en la vida universitaria, sus sueños de la escuela de medicina son arruinados cuando un rabioso oso la ataca en medio de los suburbios. Cuando Jens, un guapo, pero irritable extraño, salva su vida, la gratitud de Lucy es interrumpida cuando él la secuestra, llevándola a una tierra llena de personas y criaturas que recuerda de las historias para dormir que asumió eran solo mitología escandinava. Jens lleva a Lucy a un mundo que nunca esperó, y no puede escapar. Undraland está poblado de gnomos de jardín demasiado grandes, guerreros elfos, Nøkkens, Fossegrimens, y lo peor de todo, Sirenas. Lucy va más y más allá por la madriguera del conejo hasta unirse a una banda de ladrones empeñados en vencer a Pesta, la última sirena.
Cinderella's Second Chance in Paris
By Michele Renae. 2022
In this heartwarming debut for Harlequin Romance by Michele Renae, there&’s a second chance up for grabs, but only if…
they&’re brave enough to take it…Who said happy-ever-afters……only happen once? Down on her luck, widow Viviane is ready to start over. Refurbishing a beautiful Parisian orangery is the perfect way to get her career flourishing again. But the new owner, brooding billionaire Rezin, has different ideas! Having lost his wife and memory in a tragic accident, he struggles to let anyone in. As they grow closer, Viv realizes she must teach Rez that sometimes you have to let go in order to be found again…From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
This Cursed Crown (These Feathered Flames #2)
By Alexandra Overy. 2022
In the explosive sequel to These Feathered Flames, twin sisters Izaveta and Asya find themselves separated once again, but discovering…
a way back to each other may be their most perilous challenge yet. Awakening to find herself trapped in a strange tower, Izaveta knows she must find her way back to the Tóurensi palace and claim the throne. But even with an unexpected ally&’s help, she worries she might not be able to get news of her survival to her sister and escape this frozen land. Back at home, Asya enlists Nikov&’s help to prove Izaveta is still alive, even as she finds herself forced to navigate the political world she always sought to avoid to save her queendom, her loved ones, and herself. But as the sisters work independently to reunite, a dangerous force lies in wait, trying to regain power in order to overthrow the monarchy… Praise for These Feathered Flames: &“With themes of destiny, sisterhood, and sacrifice, plus a blossoming queer romance that left me yearning for Book Two, this retelling of a classic Russian fairy tale was a thrill from start to finish."—Nina Varela, author of the Crier&’s War duology &“These Feathered Flames has all the elements I love in young adult fantasy: lyrical prose, a unique spin on folklore, and the complicated relationship between sisters.&”—Mara Rutherford, author of the Crown of Coral and Pearl duology Books in the These Feathered Flames duology: These Feathered FlamesThis Cursed Crown
La profecia del llamp i les estrelles
By Rick Riordan. 2023
DE LES AVENTURES DE PERCY JACKSON: UNA AMENAÇA FINAL. UNA HISTÒRIA ETERNA. RICK RIORDAN: AUTOR NÚMERO 1 ARREU DEL MÓN…
En Nico di Angelo, fill d'Hades, ha superat les proves més difícils que es podria haver imaginat: des de la mort de la seva mare i la seva germana fins a la pèrdua del seu amic Jason durant el judici d'Apol·lo. Però ara hi ha un raig de sol a la seva vida: en Will Solace, fill d'Apol·lo.Plegats, els dos semideus poden superar qualsevol obstacle. O, almenys, així ha estat de moment. Ara una veu crida en Nico des del Tàrtar, la part més baixa de l'Inframon. Ell té clara la seva missió, però en Will no deixarà que hi vagi sol... La pregunta és aquesta: un ésser fet de llum pot sobreviure a la part més fosca del món? I podrà vèncer els dimonis que l'envolten i els que té al seu interior? Descobreix un nou món en una aventura dels personatges més admirats de la saga Percy Jackson.
'The must-read debut of 2023' Tasha Suri'Bursting with personality' Xiran Jay Zhao'Absolutely rooting for Lady Jing forever' Hannah KanerHalf vampire.…
Half fox-spirit. All trouble. Pawned by her mother to the King of Hell as a child, Lady Jing is half-vampire, half-hulijing fox-spirit and all sasshole. As the King's ward, she has spent the past ninety years running errands, dodging the taunts of the spiteful hulijing courtiers, and trying to control her explosive temper - with varying levels of success. So when Jing overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless dragon pearl from the King, she seizes her chance to expose them, once and for all. With the help of a gentle mortal tasked with setting up the Central Bank of Hell, Jing embarks on a wild chase for intel, first through Hell and then mortal Shanghai. But when her hijinks put the mortal in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or letting go of her half-empty approach to life for a chance to experience tenderness - and maybe even love.This richly told adult fantasy debut teems with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.'A delightfully wild ride' Chelsea Abdullah'A gritty, glittering tale' Saara El-Arifi'A love letter to Chinese mythology' Tanvi Berwah'Outstanding' T.L. Huchu'Absolutely delightful' Judy I. Lin
'The must-read debut of 2023' Tasha Suri'Bursting with personality' Xiran Jay Zhao'Absolutely rooting for Lady Jing forever' Hannah KanerHalf vampire.…
Half fox-spirit. All trouble. Pawned by her mother to the King of Hell as a child, Lady Jing is half-vampire, half-hulijing fox-spirit and all sasshole. As the King's ward, she has spent the past ninety years running errands, dodging the taunts of the spiteful hulijing courtiers, and trying to control her explosive temper - with varying levels of success. So when Jing overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless dragon pearl from the King, she seizes her chance to expose them, once and for all. With the help of a gentle mortal tasked with setting up the Central Bank of Hell, Jing embarks on a wild chase for intel, first through Hell and then mortal Shanghai. But when her hijinks put the mortal in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or letting go of her half-empty approach to life for a chance to experience tenderness - and maybe even love.This richly told adult fantasy debut teems with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.'A delightfully wild ride' Chelsea Abdullah'A gritty, glittering tale' Saara El-Arifi'A love letter to Chinese mythology' Tanvi Berwah'Outstanding' T.L. Huchu'Absolutely delightful' Judy I. Lin
Half vampire. Half fox-spirit. All trouble. Pawned by her mother to the King of Hell as a child, Lady Jing…
is half-vampire, half-hulijing fox-spirit and all sasshole. As the King's ward, she has spent the past ninety years running errands, dodging the taunts of the spiteful hulijing courtiers, and trying to control her explosive temper - with varying levels of success. So when Jing overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless dragon pearl from the King, she seizes her chance to expose them, once and for all. With the help of a gentle mortal tasked with setting up the Central Bank of Hell, Jing embarks on a wild chase for intel, first through Hell and then mortal Shanghai. But when her hijinks put the mortal in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or letting go of her half-empty approach to life for a chance to experience tenderness - and maybe even love.This richly told adult fantasy debut teems with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.'The must-read debut of 2023' Tasha Suri'Bursting with personality' Xiran Jay Zhao'Absolutely rooting for Lady Jing forever' Hannah Kaner'A delightfully wild ride' Chelsea Abdullah'A gritty, glittering tale' Saara El-Arifi'A love letter to Chinese mythology' Tanvi Berwah'Outstanding' T.L. Huchu'Absolutely delightful' Judy I. Lin(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Honeycomb
By Joanne M. Harris. 2021
A lushly illustrated set of dark, captivating fairy tales from the bestselling author of The Gospel of Loki with illustrator…
Charles Vess (Stardust).The beauty of stories; you never know where they will take you. Full of dreams and nightmares, Honeycomb is an entrancing mosaic novel of original fairy tales from bestselling author Joanne M. Harris and legendary artist Charles Vess in a collaboration that&’s been years in the making. The toymaker who wants to create the perfect wife; the princess whose heart is won by words, not actions; the tiny dog whose confidence far outweighs his size; and the sinister Lacewing King who rules over the Silken Folk. These are just a few of the weird and wonderful creatures who populate Joanne Harris&’s first collection of fairy tales. Dark, gripping, and brilliantly imaginative, these magical tales will soon have you in their thrall in a uniquely illustrative edition. The tales are beautifully illustrated by renowned illustrator Charles Vess (Stardust, Sandman, The Books of Earthsea).