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As a cupid, Jude thinks they understand love a little bit more than the average human. It makes sense—Jude's been studying love their whole teen life. And, yes, there have been some bumps in the road, and they're currently on probation for doing something that they absolutely, definitely shouldn't have done... but they're ready to prove they can make matches without ever getting involved. Only... Jude's next assignment isn't about setting up two adults. No, this time Jude has to go to high school, with kids their own age. And the assignment is a tough one.

Maude is the daughter of witches. She spent her childhood running wild with her best friend, Odette, weaving stories of girls who slayed dragons and saved princes. Then Maude grew up and lost her magic – and her best friend. Storytelling is her only gift that remains. Odette always hungered for forbidden, dangerous magic, and two weeks ago she went searching for it. Now she's missing, and everyone believes she's dead. Everyone except Maude.

Gina is a mermaid—a siren—on her land cycle and she has found a human mate she loves. In fact, they're engaged, but to overcome a mysterious betrayal she isn't sure she should forgive, she needs some time at sea, ideally above it. So she stows away on a tall ship. Seth is a precocious fifteen-year-old working on a school project, researching Cobalt Girl, a modern sailing vessel.

Chelby must prove her innocence, determine who destroyed her enemy, and face off against the raging armed forces. The Paranormal Mercenary Corp is in peril and Chelby's life is threatened. She finds herself pitted against forces on both sides with only one option. Surrender to the humans. Her decision leads to the revelation of far darker secrets. The identity of the shadowy forces threatening to tear apart the human and supernatural worlds becomes clear. Chelby is forced to act or lose everyone she loves, but she can't do it alone.

Riley’s found the elemental throne. Beat the Pack and Deathless at their own deadly game. Embraced her destiny as a paranormal queen. That should have been the end of it, right? Wrong. So, so wrong. She’s barely sat down on her cold new throne before she discovers another plot to overthrow her and threaten the Outcasts. To prove herself (again) Riley has to survive an ancient trial through the Dying Lands—a lost paranormal world filled to the brim with magic and dangerous secrets.

The good news is I survived the murderous fae prince. I also found my aunt and embraced my inner dragon. Everything should be going great, right? If only. My aunt has disappeared again, I haven't heard from Draven in months, and the Fae Court wants to question me about their prince's death. To make matters worse, there's a gargoyle terrorizing my customers, my savings are running out, and I may lose the bookstore unless I can find a second job.

Flame ist gelungen, was niemand je zuvor vollbracht hat: Die Insel der Seligen lebend zu verlassen. Während Ziva weitere Gefangene in ihre Gewalt bringt, wächst ihre Armee und Dark steht noch immer unter ihrem dunklen Bann. Um ihn und die anderen zu befreien, müssen Flame und ihre Freunde die Gunst einer Titanin gewinnen und einen der mächtigen sechs Urgegenstände Viridis finden. Nur so haben sie eine Chance, Ziva zu besiegen, doch den Artefakten wohnt eine uralte Macht inne und diese Finsternis verschlingt selbst die reinsten Seelen …

Julie Abe's OUR CURSED LOVE is a magical 50 FIRST DATES meets LOVE AND GELATO set in Tokyo, Japan—about destiny, the impact of the choices we make, and the magic of true love. Six days to remember. Love or lose him forever. Remy Kobata has always wished she was destined to be with her best...

Corruption. Power struggle. Malevolent deities. All this is topped off by a mysterious golden tower that appeared overnight, drawing adventurers from far and wide. Still recovering from the events of Transposition and struggling with his nature, Matt sets out to rescue his best friend from the...

How could she forget the dagger—a token of her missing mother? Had it only been yesterday? It felt as if the whole world had changed overnight. As a matter of fact, it hadn’t. But instead of one world, now there were two. A walk through her new neighborhood is all sixteen-year-old Maray had in mind. But she is ripped from her life by mysterious, handsome Jemin, who looks at her like he is about to either kiss her or kill her—both of which Maray is so not okay with.

High adventure abounds as the returning cast of characters dash around the globe in an effort to thwart the rising menace. Their journeys take them to the ancient ruins of Solomon and the secretive caves of Qumran, across the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean and through the vast landscape of India. Their objective … a morphing mystery. Their adversaries … relentless and evil. And at the heart of it all … a magic force so archaic that it threatens to unravel the very fabric of existence.

Märchenhaft, malerisch, magisch: Dem Wind zuflüstern, Gewitter in Kesseln brauen und Tsunamis verhindern - das alles gehört zu den Aufgaben der Wetterhexen. Seit die 16-jährige Robin von ihrem Volk verbannt wurde, vermisst sie all das schmerzlich. Von ihrer eigenen Familie gejagt, ist sie in der Menschenwelt untergetaucht. Bis der charmante Sturmjäger Aaron ihre Hilfe benötigt, um ihre Küstenstadt vor Donnerdrachen zu retten. Doch was Robin nicht weiß: Es steht noch weitaus mehr auf dem Spiel.

Nur noch zwei Koordinaten sind übrig, nur noch zwei Zeitreisende, die Alison aufhalten muss – und die Zeit drängt. Wird es ihr gelingen, die Prophezeiung und mit ihr das Ende der Welt zu verhindern? Und kann sie auf Gregors Unterstützung hoffen? Im Paris des Jahres 1910 angekommen, erfährt Alison, warum Gregor ihre Verlobung aufgelöst hat. Eine Welt bricht für sie zusammen, denn Gregors Leben hängt an einem seidenen Faden. Während sie versucht, eine Tänzerin aus dem Moulin Rouge als Zeitreisende zu enttarnen, quält Alison vor allem eine Frage: Kann es eine Zukunft für sie und Gregor geben?

Stell dich deinem schlimmsten Gegner und finde den Weg zur Rettung Jay bräuchte dringend Zeit, um die Scherben aufzusammeln, die einmal ihr perfektes Leben waren. Doch der Weltenfresser erlaubt ihr keine Verschnaufpause. Dass sie in diesem Kampf auch noch ständig mit Lee aneinandergerät, der ihr sehr viel tiefer unter die Haut geht, als sie wahrhaben will, treibt sie bis an ihre Grenzen. Besonders als sich der Konflikt auf eine unerwartete Ebene verlagert.

It's been three months since the Snow Queen and OzCorp infiltrated Maidenkeep. Ryker is still unconscious and the rest of the group is feeling the effects of the prolonged war. Not to mention that Abigail Fey's curse has far-reaching consequences, and many in the Royal States have been using it to stir unrest and hostilities against Avalon. When the Adarna, a firebird-like creature appears in Avalon, the gang discovers it is one of seven magical artifacts that the Snow Queen has been searching for in her bid to open a portal to Buyan—a place that could grant her tremendous power.

Mona isn’t just any girl—she’s the architect of Earth itself. But her grand creation has gone horribly wrong. Humans, the flawed beings she helped shape, have driven her to the brink of erasing them all. Before she can unleash the storm to end humanity, her twin sister Penny offers a challenge: live among them. Experience their world, their emotions, and their messy, unpredictable lives before passing judgment.

"Corruptide" invites you into the intimate realm of a queer teenager's mind, where the air is charged with the magic of self-discovery and the struggle for acceptance. This enchanting LGBTQIAP+ modern fantasy novel paints a vivid picture of a world where magic courses through a few queer individuals, manifesting as colorful streaks in their hair—a beautiful yet burdensome gift. In this realm, prejudice lurks in the shadows, and L'aurai, a spirited young woman adorned with a fiery red streak, finds herself thrust into a battle for justice.

Der 17-jährige Arek hat die Prophezeiung erfüllt, den grausamen Herrscher des Königreichs Ere zu töten - aber was nun? Matt - Magier und bester Freund von Arek - rät ihm, selbst den Thron einzunehmen, bis die rechtmäßige Königin befreit ist. Doch der Plan geht schief, und Arek gerät in große Schwierigkeiten: Als neuer König muss er bis zu seinem 18. Geburtstag einen Gefährten finden - ansonsten stirbt er. Ihm bleiben nur drei Monate, und so sucht er verzweifelt nach einem Partner.

Im Krieg zwischen Traum und Wirklichkeit steht jedes Schicksal auf dem Spiel: "In Wie die Nacht entrinnt", dem 3. Urban-Fantasy-Roman von Maggie Stiefvaters "Dreamer"-Trilogie, stehen nicht nur die Brüder der Familie Lynch an ihrem ganz persönlichen Abgrund – in ihren Händen liegt auch das Schicksal aller Welten. Declan, der sich als Sohn und als Bruder stets für alles verantwortlich gefühlt hat, muss nun feststellen, dass er seine Familie nicht schützen kann. Ronan hat als Träumer an der Grenze zwischen Traum und Wachen gelebt – doch diese Grenze existiert nicht mehr, und Ronan fällt.

Brought to you by Penguin. Two years after the events of His Dark Materials, Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon sit high on the roof of Jordan College, gazing down on the streets of Oxford. But their peace is shattered by a flock of enraged starlings, who seem intent on knocking another bird out of...