"The best kind of fantasy." - Rosalyn Eves, author of Blood Rose RebellionAcross the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, they must call a rare gathering of all seventeen lords to decide a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this Conclave might be her only chance to smother the growing flames of war, and she is ready to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction. Amalia and Zaira must go behind enemy lines, using every ounce of wit and cunning they have, to sway Vaskandar from war. Or else it will all come down to swords and fire."Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric. I couldn't put it down." - Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible LibraryThe Defiant Heir is the sequel to The Tethered Mage and the second novel in a spellbinding new... Views: 19
For fans of The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom comes an offbeat, comedic spin on the Holy Grail legend as told by the lovable Nosewise—talking dog and wizard-in-training!The magical realm of Avalon has gone to the dogs--well, one dog. Nosewise, the hilarious talking pup and wizard-in-training, can wield powers untold...but he has yet to master the powerful sword Excalibur. This dog still has some new tricks to learn.But Lord Oberon's evil worms threaten to eat all magic in existence. Nosewise and his pack, the street urchin Arthur, the sorceress Morgana, and his beloved master Merlin, must find the Holy Grail, the one item that can save them all. The only problem: the goblet is hidden in the legendary castle of Camelot--which has been missing for centuries! Worse, Queen Mab, sovereign of dreams, is planning havoc of her own. As naps turn to nightmares, Nosewise will have to rely on his smarts and his snout, or the dog days will be over! Views: 19
It is the spring of 1348, at the start of the 100 Year's War, just months before the Black Death spreads across Europe and William de Simpson finds himself "twice" orphaned. His father's death in the Battle of Neville's Cross was followed closely by the loss of his mother. Adopted by his childless uncle Charles, named his heir and thrust into the world of titles, lieges, Lords, Ladies and court intrigue, William now discovers this last living relative has been captured in France.With no means to pay the demanded ransom, William and his aging Tutor, Robert, set out from England, across the channel, and into French territory, in an effort to free Uncle Charles. It soon becomes apparent there are powers at work beyond just bad luck and ill fate, which may even have designs on the Throne of England itself.Can William withstand the ever growing challenges while mastering the life lessons they present? The fate of his uncle and the safety of the Crown may depend on it. Views: 19
A sweet and hilarious chapter book about a boy and a bat, two unlikely friends who bond over loneliness, jellyrolls and Darth Vader.Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself and accidentally scaring the people who live there. Daniel realizes it's not a ghost in his new house. It's a bat. And he can talk. And he's actually kind of cute. Megabat realizes that not every human wants to whack him with a broom. This one shares his smooshfruit. Add some buttermelon, juice boxes, a lightsaber and a common enemy and you've got a new friendship in the making!This charming, funny story is brought to life by Kass Reich's warm and adorable illustrations. There's never been a bat... Views: 19
A heart-expanding novel about four Latinx teens who make New Year's resolutions for one another—and the whirlwind of a year that follows. Fans of Erika L. Sánchez and Emery Lord will fall for this story of friendship, identity, and the struggle of finding yourself when all you want is to start over. From hiking trips to four-person birthday parties to never-ending group texts, Jess, Lee, Ryan, and Nora have always been inseparable. But now with senior year on the horizon, they've been growing apart. And so, as always, Jess makes a plan. Reinstating their usual tradition of making resolutions together on New Year's Eve, Jess adds a new twist: instead of making their own resolutions, the four friends assign them to one another—dares like kiss someone you know is wrong for you, find your calling outside your mom's Puerto Rican restaurant, finally learn Spanish, and say yes to everything.But as the year unfolds, Jess, Lee,... Views: 19
Never underestimate a man given a second chance
My first love. Sassy, smart, and seductive.
My everything.
At least, she was until she was taken from me.
Now she’s back and things have changed.
Her lips are still hot,
But now her heart is cold.
Or so she’d have me believe.
I see behind the lies,
Know that she's a damsel in distress.
But she’s my everything—and soon to be the mother of my child.
So I’ll protect her. Save her. Be the hero she needs this time around.
Show her it’s not the size of the man in the fight,
But the size of the fight in the man.
My girl needs a hero.
And this is my second chance. Views: 19
