A land of forbidden magic.A book of ancient maps.And a story of courage and sisterly love. Magic is banned in Stolitsa. Any girl showing signs of being magical is whisked away to Bleak Steppe—to a life, so the stories go, of unspeakable horror.So when strange things begin to happen to Olga, she knows she has a dangerous secret, one she must guard with great care.But then the birds take the thing most precious to her, and Olga knows she must summon all her courage to go into the Republic of Birds to get it back. It's an impossible task—unless she can find a way to unlock her hidden magic. Jessica Miller is a children's writer and PhD student from Brisbane, currently living in Germany. She has written for a variety of publications including Kill Your Darlings and Stilts. Her first novel, Elizabeth and Zenobia, was shortlisted for the Text Prize, the Readings Prize and was a CBCA Notable Book.'I... Views: 114
"In this bleak world, one spark of hope soon turns into an inferno. And just like a fireball, once this story is ignited, it just doesn't stop." — Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of Navigating the Stars."Erin's world-building is excellent and her characters are big and bold..." — Escape Into WorldsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin comes the second book in the Aunare Chronicles Broken, beaten-down, and plagued by nightmares, Amihanna di Aetes is surrounded by the Aunare race that makes up the other half of her heritage, but she feels alien amongst them. She's not sure which is worse: SpaceTech's overt hatred of Aunare or the Aunare's covert hatred of halfers. She hears their whispers whenever she enters a room and sees her death reflected in their eyes. Amihanna doesn't know who to trust anymore, but she hasn't survived this long by ignoring the warning signs all around her, especially when... Views: 114
Adam leads an uneventful life until he meets Shane, his complete opposite. Then Adam loses two hours of time on the drive home from Shane's. He needs answers... but the ones he finds are crazy. Aren't they? Views: 114
Longlisted for the 2019 Women's Prize, this poignant, lyrical novel is set in 1970s Romania during Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu's regime—and depicts childhood, marriage, family, and identity in the face of extreme obstacles.Alina yearns for freedom. She and her husband Liviu are teachers in their twenties, living under the repressive regime of Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu in the Socialist Republic of Romania in the 1970s. But after her brother-in-law defects, Alina and Liviu fall under suspicion and surveillance, and their lives are suddenly turned upside down—just like the glasses in her superstitious Aunt Theresa's house that are used to ward off evil spirits. But Alina's evil spirits are more corporeal: a suffocating, manipulative mother; a student who accuses her; and a menacing Secret Services agent who makes one-too-many visits. As the couple continues to be harassed, their... Views: 114
What happens in Vegas... Dallas Longhorns slugger Hunter Blake is wild. He gambles, he parties, and lives in the fast lane. Impulse control isn't his strong suit, and while he'd originally set out to distance himself from his All-Star father's pristine reputation, walking on the wild side has become a habit. So when he's suspended and loses his spot on the All-Star team, he heads to Vegas for a few days of fun with country singer Marlowe Story, his casual fling—who he has more than casual feelings for. When they wake up married after a night of fun, all bets are off. ...isn't staying there... Marlowe Story might sing about love and fairytales, but she doesn't believe in them, and she especially doesn't believe in happily ever after when it comes to someone as wild as Hunter. She knows better than to give him her heart. But when they decide to stay married for the good publicity it's bringing both of their careers, she can't help but fall for... Views: 114
