Years ago, Heart’s Eye was captured by a necromancer. All seemed lost, until Emily killed the necromancer and retook the school. Now, she intends to found a university, a place where magical knowledge and mundane technology are brought together for the benefit of all. But dark secrets lie within the shadowed school and Emily finds herself facing a shadow that has walked beside her from the day she came to the Nameless World. It might bring about the end of everything.
In a school full of mirrors, who knows what they reflect? Views: 256
Elan wasn't supposed to meet Caty. She lived halfway around the world, and he barely left Manila. Yet here he was, giving her a ride to the airport. Convinced that they would never have to see each other again after that day, Elan and Caty started to bond over truths, dares, stolen kisses, and games in hotel rooms and bars. With brief encounters that turned them from acquaintances to friends — tipping to the point of lovers, always — will Elan and Caty keep settling for a day, or will someone finally dare to stay long enough to discover: Is this love? Views: 256
Perched on a dry desert mesa, San Judas is a home of last resort for landless peasants who build makeshift homes and a vibrant community on “worthless” land that no one else wants. Or so it seems. Until suddenly, and tragically, everyone wants it for their own. The Road Through San Judas chronicles from the inside the colorful characters struggling to save their village from NAFTA regulations, local Juárez developers, terrifying drug cartels, violent cholo gangs, and corrupt politicians on both sides of the border. All those interested in the culture and contradictions of modern Mexico—including activists involved in struggles for land, democracy, and justice under international capitalism—will delight in this novel’s revolutionary humor and compassion. Views: 256
From acclaimed author Mindee Arnett comes the thrilling conclusion of the stunningly epic, action-packed fantasy adventure that's been called "a page-turning blend of monsters, magic, and romance." (Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of Truthwitch) They call her the Wilder Queen. It's a title given to Kate Brighton for her role in the war between the wilder rebellion and the Rimish empire. It's a title that was hard earned: Kate may have saved her people, but many were lost in the conflict, immortalized in the tattoos of fire that grace her arms. And it's a title that Kate never wanted. The rebellion may have made a home for themselves in a country that wants to cast them out, but the peace will never be safe while Edwin, the illegitimate king of Rime, sits upon its throne. And for that, the Wilder Queen must keep hers.Now war is brewing once again. Kate and her allies receive word of a threat to their ambassador in the Rimish... Views: 256
Middle-class, clever and white, Nick is a child of privilege while his best friend Andie is the daughter of Indo-Chinese refugees. Despite their very different backgrounds, they share a conviction they can change the world for the better.At the outset, Nick is pushing papers in a dead-end job while Andie is embarking on a secular crusade against world poverty. This generates conflict with her white husband Benjamin, who feels that Australians should come first. Meanwhile, Andie's cousin, the teenage Tony is burdened by his parents' traumatic past and impossible expectations. To their dismay, he finds solace in radical faith.S. L. Lim acutely captures the dreams and disaffections of a millennial generation.Real Differences is an emotionally resonant novel about idealism, ethical ambition, and love, filled with unforgettable characters. It ultimately asks us the most important question of all: What is our life for? Views: 256
After two tours in Afghanistan, former Army Sergeant Holly Austin takes no prisoners, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have a soft side. Even though HEARTS Agency already has a full caseload, she agreed to take on the case of Julia Fredrickson—a woman taken in broad daylight. Detective Jack Tarek wouldn't usually turn to an investigative service to help him solve a case, but when another woman goes missing, he is desperate to solve the case. Unfortunately, Holly doesn't have much more information than Jack, but she definitely is a distraction—and one he can't resist. The leads on their cases might be running cold, but the attracting between the investigators is sizzling hot. When the missing women are found dead, Julia's husband blames Holly and is determined to make her pay. And what better way than to take away the reason he thinks Holly didn't find his wife—Jack. Just like Julia, Jack is buried alive and, if what the coroner said is true,... Views: 256
Claiming London is the sixth book in the Club Zodiac series. London will be the heroine. I'm pretty sure I know who her love interest is, but fans will just have to wait and see.Stay tuned for more information as the creative juices flow! Views: 256
