Renée Ahdieh Libri

Shahrzad è stata la moglie del califfo del Khorasan. Era giunta nella sua dimora con lo scopo di vendicare la morte di altre fanciulle andate in sposa a lui. Poi il suo piano è saltato, Khalid non è infatti il mostro che tutti credono. È un uomo tormentato dai sensi di colpa, vittima di una potente maledizione. Ora che è tornata dalla sua famiglia, Shahrzad dovrebbe essere felice, ma quando scopre che Tariq, suo amore d’infanzia, è alla guida di un esercito e sta per muovere guerra al califfo, la ragazza capisce che deve intervenire se vuol salvare ciò che ama. Per tentare di evitare una sciagura, spezzare quella maledizione, ricongiungersi a un uomo di cui ora scopre di essersi innamorata, Shahrzad farà appello ai suoi poteri magici, a lungo rimasti sopiti dentro di lei…

New romance and dangers abound in this companion to the crowd-pleasing Wicked Fox. After the events of Wicked Fox, Somin is ready to help her friends pick up the pieces of their broken lives and heal. But Jihoon is still grieving the loss of his grandmother, and Miyoung is distant as she grieves over her mother's death and learns to live without her fox bead. The only one who seems ready to move forward is their not-so-favorite dokkaebi, Junu. Somin and Junu didn't exactly hit it off when they first met. Somin thought he was an arrogant self-serving, conman. Junu was, at first, amused by her hostility toward him until he found himself inexplicably drawn to her. Somin couldn't deny the heat of their attraction. But as the two try to figure out what could be between them, they discover their troubles aren't over after all. The loss of Miyoung's fox bead has caused a tear between the world of the living and the world of the dead, and ghosts are suddenly flooding the streets of Seoul. The only way to repair the breach is to find the missing fox bead or for Miyoung to pay with her life. With few options remaining, Junu has an idea but it might require the ultimate sacrifice. In usual fashion, Somin may have a thing or two to say about that. In Vicious Spirits, Kat Cho delivers another beguiling and addictive read full of otherworldly dangers and romance.

Eighteen-year-old, Caliph of Khorasan, Khalid, takes a new bride each night and has her executed at dawn. Sixteen-year-old Shazi discovers that the villainous boy-king is not all that he seems and neither are the deaths of so many girls. It's up to her to uncover the reason for the murders and to break the cycle once and for all.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This unique Star Wars experience offers fresh insights into the original film. On May 25, 1977, audiences met iconic characters like Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader, and to celebrate the fortieth anniversary, over forty contributors present a retelling through the eyes of supporting characters. Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the film, showcasing a diverse array of voices. Notable contributions include Gary Whitta's exploration of Captain Antilles, Meg Cabot's intimate portrayal of Aunt Beru, and Nnedi Okorofor's deep dive into the trash compactor monster. Other authors, such as Pierce Brown and Wil Wheaton, share poignant tales of rebellion and sacrifice. The anthology features works from acclaimed writers like Ben Acker, Claudia Gray, and Chuck Wendig, all of whom have chosen to forgo compensation, with proceeds benefiting First Book, a nonprofit that provides essential educational resources to children in need. In support of this mission, Penguin Random House has donated $100,000, while Disney/Lucasfilm has contributed 100,000 children's books valued at $1,000,000. Together, they have donated over eighty-eight million books to First Book over the past sixteen years.

"After Celine disappears, Pippa's resolve to find her takes her into the dangerous world of the fey"

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn, comes a sweeping, action-packed YA adventure set against the backdrop of Feudal Japan. 'This story . . . will undoubtedly enthrall readers.' - Kirkus Mariko has always known that being a woman means she's not in control of her own fate. But Mariko is the daughter of a prominent samurai and a cunning alchemist in her own right, and she refuses to be ignored. When she is ambushed by a group of bandits known as the Black Clan enroute to a political marriage to Minamoto Raiden - the emperor's son - Mariko realises she has two choices: she can wait to be rescued... or she can take matters into her own hands, hunt down the clan and find the person who wants her dead. Disguising herself as a peasant boy, Mariko infiltrates the Black Clan's hideout and befriends their leader, the rebel ronin Ranmaru, and his second-in-command, Okami. Ranmaru and Okami warm to Mariko, impressed by her intellect and ingenuity. But as Mariko gets closer to the Black Clan, she uncovers a dark history of secrets that will force her to question everything she's ever known.

The highly anticipated sequel to Flame in the Mist - an addictive, sumptuous finale that will leave readers breathless from the bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn After Okami is captured in the Jukai forest, Mariko has no choice - to rescue him, she must return to Inako and face the dangers that have been waiting for her in the Heian Castle. She tricks her brother, Kenshin, and betrothed, Raiden, into thinking she was being held by the Black Clan against her will, playing the part of the dutiful bride-to-be to infiltrate the emperor's ranks and uncover the truth behind the betrayal that almost left her dead. With the wedding plans already underway, Mariko pretends to be consumed with her upcoming nuptials, all the while using her royal standing to peel back the layers of lies and deception surrounding the imperial court. But each secret she unfurls gives way to the next, ensnaring Mariko and Okami in a political scheme that threatens their honor, their love and very the safety of the empire.

'Vampires are back, and they're more seductive than ever' Bustle, on The Beautiful The much-anticipated third entry in New York Times bestselling author Renee Ahdieh's sumptuous and thrilling series, The Beautiful. Odette is facing the final death. The Court of the Lions have done everything they can to save her but have failed. A healer from the Sylvan Vale could help her, but only Arjun Desai, as a half fey, can cross the boundary between realms. Arjun despises the Sylvan Vale, and in return, it despises him. But knowing it could save Odette, he returns, leaving the mirrored tare between the two worlds open and setting the stage for both love and war. It's mere days until Pippa Montrose is to wed Phoebus Devereux and become a member of his well-heeled family, offering salvation to her own. But Celine is missing. Pippa has no idea where her best friend has gone, but she's certain it's in the company of Sébastien Saint Germain and that Arjun can lead her to them. With the help of Eloise, the daughter of a powerful sorceress, Pippa discovers Arjun's gateway and slips through in search of her friend. But what she discovers on the other side is a dangerous, duplicitous world full of mischief and magic she doesn't understand . . . New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns to enthrall readers with the third book in her seductive, atmospheric fantasy quartet.

In 19th century New Orleans, Sébastien Saint Germain, cursed and forever changed, and Celine, recovering from injuries sustained during a night she cannot remember, uncover the danger around them, including their love