Allison Saft crea racconti che esplorano l'interazione tra luce e ombra, spesso ambientati in contesti suggestivi. La sua scrittura approfondisce i paesaggi emotivi dei suoi personaggi, offrendo una prospettiva unica sui loro viaggi. Con un background negli studi letterari, Saft porta una profonda comprensione della narrazione nel suo lavoro, creando storie coinvolgenti e stimolanti. Il suo romanzo d'esordio invita i lettori in un mondo in cui la ricerca di calore e conforto è fondamentale.
Láska někdy vzplane i v srdci zimy. První díl romantasy trilogie ze světa víl.
Princeznu víl Klarion odmalička fascinoval legendami opředený Zimoles. Pod bedlivým dohledem současné panovnice a ministrů ročních období však má jen málo času na snění a její korunovace se blíží. Když se do paláce dostanou zprávy o netvorovi, Klarion se rozhodne dokázat svou cenu a vydá se na hranice Zimy. Tam však místo monstra potká mladého strážce Milora, v němž najde nečekaného spojence. Cena za pouto mezi vílou hřejivého období a Strážcem Zimolesa však může být pro obě jejich říše smrtelná…
In a captivating blend of magic and romance, a young fairy queen faces a grave threat to her realm. To protect everything she cherishes, she must forge an unexpected alliance, navigating challenges that test her strength and resolve. This enchanting fantasy adventure by New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft promises a rich narrative filled with intrigue and emotional depth.
These are the stories that haunt us A cemetery full of the restless dead. A town so wicked it has already burned twice, with the breath of the third fire looming. A rural, isolated bridge with a terrifying monster waiting for the completion of its summoning ritual. A lake that allows the drowned to return, though they have been changed by the claws of death. These are the shadowed, liminal spaces where the curses and monsters lurk, refusing to be forgotten. Hauntings, and a variety of horrifying secrets, lurk in the places we once called home. Written by New York Times bestselling, and other critically acclaimed, authors these stories shed a harsh light on the scariest tales we grew up with.
A sharp-tongued folklorist teams up with her academic rival to solve their mentor's murder in a lush sapphic fantasy romance. Lorelei Kaskel, known for her quick temper and wit, embarks on an expedition with six eccentric nobles to find a fabled spring that promises immense power, coveted by the king to secure his reign in the troubled country of Brunnestaad. Determined to prove herself and fulfill her dream of becoming a naturalist, Lorelei's plans are shattered when her beloved mentor is murdered aboard their ship. With five remaining expedition mates, each harboring their own motives, Lorelei knows only her rival, the insufferably gallant Sylvia von Wolff, is innocent. Now in charge, Lorelei must locate the spring before the murderer strikes again, all while navigating other dangers: shifting forests, rivers hiding slumbering dragons, and bloodthirsty shapeshifters. As Lorelei and Sylvia reluctantly collaborate to uncover the truth, they grapple with their growing feelings for one another and the realization that their professor harbored secrets that challenge Lorelei’s pursuit of justice and the worthiness of saving the kingdom.
In this romantic fantasy of manners by New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker for a royal wedding finds herself at the center of a scandal when a gossip columnist highlights her undeniable chemistry with the groom. Niamh Ó Conchobhair possesses the unique ability to stitch emotions and memories into fabric, but this gift comes at a cost, as it will eventually lead to her demise. Focused on securing a better future for her family, Niamh eagerly accepts the opportunity to design the wardrobe for a royal wedding in Avaland. However, the kingdom is not the fairytale she envisioned; while nobles enjoy lavish events, unrest simmers among the working class. The groom, Kit Carmine, is a reluctant participant in the marriage, and his abrasive demeanor complicates their interactions. As Niamh and Kit's friendship deepens into something more, their budding romance attracts the attention of a gossip columnist, who demands Niamh's help in uncovering the royal family's secrets in exchange for silence. With the truth about Avaland threatening to surface, Niamh must navigate the risks to her newfound love and the future she never dared to dream of. This enchanting tale immerses readers in a Regency-inspired fantasy world filled with intrigue, unforgettable characters, and a timeless love story.
Sharpshooter Margaret Welty and alchemical apprentice Weston Winters form an unlikely team competing for glory in a magical fox hunt--while she wants to lure her mother home, Wes needs the prize money to support his family and his political aspirations.
A gorgeously gothic, deeply romantic YA debut fantasy about two enemies trapped inside a crumbling mansion, with no escape from the monsters within. Honor your oath, destroy your country. Wren Southerland is the most talented healer in the Queen’s Guard, but her reckless actions have repeatedly put her on thin ice with her superiors. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate to cure his servant from a mysterious disease, she seizes the chance to prove herself. When she arrives at Colwick Hall, Wren realizes that nothing is what it seems. Particularly when she discovers her patient is actually Hal Cavendish, the sworn enemy of her kingdom. As the snowy mountains make it impossible to leave the estate, Wren and Hal grow closer as they uncover a sinister plot that could destroy everything they hold dear. But choosing love could doom both their kingdoms. Allison Saft’s Down Comes the Night is a snow-drenched, gothic, romantic fantasy that keeps you racing through the pages long into the night.
