Renée Ahdieh Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Kann ihre Liebe alle Widrigkeiten besiegen? Shahrzad hat das Herz von Chalid, dem Kalifen von Chorasan, gewonnen - doch ihre gemeinsame Zukunft steht unter keinem guten Stern. Das Volk misstraut den frisch Verliebten, ein Fluch bedroht das ganze Reich, und Shahrzad ist gezwungen, alles hinter sich zu lassen. Während sie in der Wüste nach einem Weg sucht, Chalid und ihr Volk zu retten, spitzen sich die Konflikte zu: Ein Krieg steht bevor, und Verrat und Magie lauern überall. Aber Shahrzad gibt nicht so leicht auf. Kann sie das Schicksal bezwingen und ihre große Liebe schützen - oder wird sie am Ende alles verlieren? Der emotionale Abschluss der poetischen Romantasy-Dilogie - märchenhaftes Setting, Enemies-to-Lovers und eine starke Heldin, die ihr Schicksal selbst in die Hand nimmt! Dieses Buch gibt es in zwei Versionen: mit und ohne Farbschnitt. Sobald die Farbschnitt-Ausgabe ausverkauft ist, liefern wir die Ausgabe ohne Farbschnitt aus.

Kann sie ihn töten oder verliert sie ihr Herz? Jede Nacht nimmt der gefürchtete Kalif von Chorasan eine neue Braut - und jeden Morgen in der Dämmerung lässt er sie hinrichten. Als auch Shahrzads beste Freundin diesem grausamen Schicksal zum Opfer fällt, schwört sie Rache und meldet sich freiwillig als Braut für den Kalifen. Nur so kann sie Chalids Schwachstellen finden und ihn töten. Durch eine List schafft sie es, von ihm verschont zu werden. Doch anstatt tödliche Rache zu üben, lernt sie Chalid immer besser kennen. Ist der Kalif wirklich das Monster, das alle in ihm sehen? Oder steckt hinter seiner grausamen Fassade mehr?Auftakt der poetischen Romantasy-Dilogie mit true Enemies-to-Lovers vor dem märchenhaften Setting von 1001 Nacht! Dieses Buch gibt es in zwei Versionen: mit und ohne Farbschnitt. Sobald die Farbschnitt-Ausgabe ausverkauft ist, liefern wir die Ausgabe ohne Farbschnitt aus.

The stunning conclusion to the instant New York Times bestselling quartet that began with The Beautiful.

La inframundo de Nueva Orleans está en caos: un antiguo pacto ha sido roto y parece inevitable una guerra entre vampiros y hombres lobo. Sébastien debe encontrar su lugar entre los vampiros, mientras que Celine ha perdido la memoria y no recuerda su amor por él. En las sombras, se agitan fuerzas desconocidas que han esperado pacientemente este momento para seguir sus propios objetivos. Celine y Sébastien no son conscientes del peligro en el que se encuentran, ni de que su amor podría ser lo que los separe para siempre.

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

'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.

As Vicious Spirits begins, Miyoung and Jihoon are picking up the pieces of their broken lives following the deaths of Miyoung's mother, Yena, and Jihoon's grandmother. With the support of their friend Somin, and their frenemy, Junu, they might just have a shot at normalcy. But Miyoung is getting sicker and sicker by the day and her friends don't know how to save her. With few options remaining, Junu has an idea but it might require the ultimate sacrifice and, let's be honest, Junu isn't known for his "generosity." Meanwhile, the events at the end of Wicked Fox have upended the forces that govern life and death and there are supernatural entities lurking in the background that will stop at nothing to right their world.

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

Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Fifteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. Compiled by We Need Diverse Books’s Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, the authors included in this exquisite collection are: Renée Ahdieh, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, and Alyssa Wong. A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. For fans of Neil Gaiman’s Unnatural Creatures and Ameriie’s New York Times–bestselling Because You Love to Hate Me.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with a sumptuous, sultry and romantic new series set in 19th century New Orleans where vampires hide in plain sight. 'Incredibly ornate [and] lush . . . nail-biting and swoony and satisfying and tense all at the same time' Sabaa Tahir In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, it's also a safe haven after she's forced to flee her life in Paris. Quickly enraptured by the vibrant city, from its music to its extravagant soirées and even its danger, she soon becomes embroiled in the city's glitzy underworld, and particularly the group known as La Cour des Lions. But when a body is found in their lair, Celine is forced to battle her attraction for the group's enigmatic leader, Sébastien Saint Germain, and suspicions about his guilt, along with her own secrets. As more bodies are discovered, New Orleans becomes gripped by the terror of a serial killer on the loose - one who seems to have Celine in his sights. But when she finally takes matters into her own hands, she finds herself caught in the midst of an age-old feud between the darkest creatures of the night, where the price of forbidden love is her life.

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.

Soubor třinácti povídek o literárních záporácích od nejlepších YA autorů současnosti. V této jedinečné antologii se spojilo třináct nejlepších autorů young adult literatury s třinácti vlivnými booktubery, aby společně sepsali příběhy z pohledu často nepochopených záporáků. Přesvědčí vás, že nic není černobílé. Dejte proto druhou šanci Sherlocku Holmesovi nebo Medúze a užijte si povídky Marissy Meyerové, Somana Chainaniho, Samanthy Shannonové, Victorie Swabové, Nicoly Yoonové a dalších.

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.

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…

In una terra governata da un giovane re assassino, ogni alba porta dolore a una nuova famiglia. Khalid, il califfo diciottenne di Khorasan, è un mostro che prende una nuova sposa ogni notte, solo per porre fine alla sua vita al mattino. Quando la migliore amica di Shahrzad, sedicenne, diventa sua vittima, lei giura vendetta e si offre di essere la sua prossima sposa. Determinata a sopravvivere e a porre fine al regno di terrore di Khalid, Shahrzad lo affascina con storie incantevoli, sapendo che ogni alba potrebbe essere la sua ultima. Tuttavia, scopre che Khalid non è il mostro che immaginava; è un ragazzo con un cuore tormentato, e lei si innamora inaspettatamente di lui. Questa realizzazione sembra un tradimento imperdonabile, ma Shahrzad comprende che non tutto è come sembra all'interno delle mura del palazzo. È decisa a svelare i segreti nascosti lì e, nonostante i suoi sentimenti, si prepara a togliere la vita a Khalid come giustizia per le vite che ha strappato. Può il loro amore resistere in un mondo pieno di storie e segreti? Ispirato a Le mille e una notte, questo racconto è una lettura sontuosa e avvincente dall'inizio alla fine, che presenta una narrazione ipnotizzante che cattura il lettore.

Set in Feudal Japan, this action-packed YA adventure blends elements of Mulan and Throne of Glass. The story features a strong protagonist navigating a world of honor, betrayal, and fierce battles. As she faces formidable challenges, themes of courage and identity emerge, making for a compelling narrative that promises to captivate fans of epic tales and rich cultural settings.