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Der Job klang leicht: Die Schwestern Ruby und Wren sollten einen Abend lang die Enkeltöchter der exzentrischen Mrs Blackgate spielen – während eines Dinners im legendären Hegemony Manor. Doch nun sind sie im Herrenhaus eingesperrt, ein Geist hat einen Wettkampf ausgerufen und außer ihnen sind alle Gäste Hexen. Um zu überleben, müssen sie innerhalb von drei Tagen eine Reihe von Rätseln lösen.

Ana is far from royalty. She's a foster kid with a dead mom and a deadbeat dad. The only thing she wants is to escape—her hometown and her grief. Ana's plans are derailed when a dangerous family secret is revealed. She is the sole heir to a fallen dynasty on a world where seven families share the crown. Her family was murdered one by one, leaving six families to rule. Now, someone knows Ana's location. With assassins closing in, Ana's life and the crown are at stake.

Every morning Laila Bansal wakes up before dawn—hours before her job at the family winery—and trains in hand-to-hand combat with her adopted aunts who, when not tending to their thriving vineyard, are immortal demons sworn to protect Laila’s mythological bloodline. Despite the whole "descendant of Draupadi" thing, Laila leads a peaceful, protected life. That is until Karan, the mysterious and gorgeous new archer in town, tries to cut off her head.

Steven’s mother is the greatest grim reaper in the afterlife. Steven? Not so much. Dead 14 years and counting, he’s brash, headstrong, and definitely still in training. While shadowing his mom at work, a chance encounter with a dangerous demon leaves her gravely injured and Steven stranded

Юной канадке Тарге полагалось бы учиться в выпускном классе родной школы, но она — сирена, элементаль воды, а по совместительству — наследная владелица польской «Судоходной компании Новаков» и останков затонувшего судна «Сибеллен». И вот девушка в Гданьске, с возлюбленным Антони и мамой Майрой купается в балтийских водах, но кое-что сильно омрачает ей жизнь. Мама-русалка больше не может оставаться на суше, ее влечет к себе океан, а объяснить Антони, куда подевалась Майра, Тарга не может: русалочья природа — ее великая тайна.

Рыжеволосая Сэксони Кэгни — одна из самых благополучных старшеклассниц канадского городка Солтфорд. У нее замечательные родители, два вполне дружелюбных брата и множество друзей, а потому никаких дурацких комплексов. Но у Сэксони есть серьезный недостаток: она бывает невнимательна к людям и вспыхивает как огонь по малейшему поводу. Именно эта черта характера и доставит девушке массу неприятностей во время головокружительной поездки в Венецию, поскольку с пламенем не шутят, — особенно если оно поселилось у тебя в животе!..

Emily Wilde è una geniale studiosa del Popolo fatato e nella sua enciclopedia ha catalogato leggende e segreti sulle creature magiche, anche grazie all'aiuto dell'affascinante - snervantemente affascinante - collega Wendell Bambleby. Ma Bambleby non è solo un erudito tanto brillante quanto intollerabilmente bello: in realtà è un re delle fate esiliato, in fuga dalla matrigna assassina e alla ricerca di una porta per tornare al suo regno.

Léa voit sa vie basculer lorsqu'elle fait la rencontre d'Édine et de Kayle alors qu'elle attend son copain dans un bar un vendredi soir ordinaire. Kayle lui révèle l'existence d'Éléria, un monde parallèle magique dont les habitants manipulent les 4 éléments. Tiraillée entre deux mondes et deux amours, Léa doit bientôt maîtriser ses nouvelles capacités et affronter les dangers qui la guettent pour protéger ceux qu'elle aime et percer les mystères de son passé.

Holly Black meets Lex Croucher in this contemporary fantasy about a love story to raise the dead. At Demdike College of Witchcraft, Orlando is an outcast. Not just for being the only shapeshifter in a college of witches. Not just for being a really bad shapeshifter, with no control over their...

Gemeinsam mit ihrem Team hat die 17-jährige Kel nur ein Ziel: Sie muss das große Rennen gewinnen, um ihre Schulden zu begleichen. Doch dann überschlagen sich die Ereignisse und Kel ist gezwungen, sich ausgerechnet mit Warren Coupers zusammenzutun, ihrem arroganten Rivalen. Während die beiden sich näher kommen, stoßen sie auf ein Geheimnis, das nicht nur ihr Team, sondern auch Phönix Savita in Lebensgefahr bringt.

The journey to Yenice is long, and Luciel has a big task ahead of him. Charged with reviving a long-defunct branch of the Healer’s Guild in a nation of beastfolk, the S-rank healer’s mission was never going to be easy. But things are made even more complicated when it is revealed that the country is home to its own host of problems, and even Luciel’s reputation isn’t enough to keep trouble away.

Return to the hidden world of the cursed Descendants of the Zodiac, where magic intertwines with dark academia at a boarding school dedicated to restoring their glory. In this thrilling sequel, the Descendants must navigate the aftermath of a chaotic heist and rescue a fallen comrade—all while...

As a mortician’s assistant at her parents’ funeral home, Meka’s days are not for the squeamish. Luckily, her boyfriend Noah doesn’t mind, and Meka finally feels ready to say those three little words that will change everything. Then tragedy strikes and Meka’s world is torn apart. Nothing makes sense, especially when strange things start to happen: Strangers follow her. Mysterious items are left at her door. And worst of all...the dead don’t seem to be staying dead.

​"A deliciously dark and viciously sexy romance. You will want to devour Jordan Gray's stunning paranormal debut. But beware, this book bites back." –Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart Crescent City meets Fourth Wing in this fast-paced and...

Ella is trying to survive her depressing life by avoiding her life-of-the-freakin’-party aunt and cousin. She never imagined that finally submitting to one of her cousin’s stupid outings could almost get her killed…or worse. When Ella wakes in the hospital able to read minds, she prays that’s the worst of it. But it turns out there’s a whole obscure world of powered people like her, and they’re intent on dragging her into their little underground war. Now with dangerous people after her, she has to decide if there’s anything in this life worth dying for…or possibly, worth fighting for.

Es ist Minas erstes Jahr an der sagenumwobenen Winter Academy, die die Welt davor beschützt, in ewigem Frost zu versinken. Doch alles läuft schief: Ihre Kräfte wollen ihr nicht gehorchen, und Professor Abercroft, ihr Lehrer für Eismagie, macht ihr das Leben schwer. Dann wird Mina an den Hof des bösen Winterkönigs verschleppt. Und ihre einzige Hoffnung ist ihr verhasster Lehrer, der plötzlich am Hof auftaucht.

Arthie Casimir has had her tea. Now she's out for blood. Don't miss the epic conclusion to the No. 1 bestselling A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal; the gritty vampire romantic fantasy. Perfect for fans of The Crimson Moth and Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows. 'Brewed to perfection' – Rebecca...

Ceciline lives to serve her Mistress—the wise, warm, and mysterious witch who raised her. Together, they live a peaceful life tucked away in their cottage in the woods. The witch works her magic, and Ceciline follows closely behind, sweeping floors, gathering ingredients, and staying alert should her Mistress need her for anything. The witch refuses to teach her any spells or incantations. But Ceciline doesn't mind. She's perfectly happy with the way things are. She only wishes to be useful.

Als jedoch ein Mitglied ihres Zirkels ermordet wird, erkennt Prim die unfassbare Wahrheit: Die Magie ist nicht nur chaotisch und frech. Sie kann auch töten. Prim will den Mörder fassen, bringt damit aber auch den ehemaligen Hexenjäger Liam in Lebensgefahr.

Llega el nuevo fenómeno de vampiros al más puro estilo Crepúsculo. Cuando los adolescentes de Black River empiezan a cambiar, nadie está a salvo. A sus 17 años, Dusty solo quiere escapar a sus libros y a la extensa naturaleza que rodea su casa situada en las montañas del norte del estado de Nueva York. Lo que no sabe es que hay algo acechándola entre las sombras del bosque. Cuando Dusty despierta una mañana, su cuerpo, sus sentidos y sus necesidades comienzan a cambiar, y empieza a sentir una atracción hacia el callado y misterioso Will como nunca había experimentado.