The first day at a new academy is never easy, especially not for Lou. Home-schooled until she was eighteen, she's now facing academy for the first time with no idea what to expect. With eccentric dorm mates, frenemies coming out of her ears, and the most popular guys in school showing interest in her, Lou starts to feel like she's in over her head. Does she have what it takes to survive her time at the academy? - Magical Mischief is book one of the Magic and Metaphysics Academy trilogy. It is filled with frenemies, a really evil book, and a reverse harem romance. Views: 323
In this fantasy novelette a spirit being called a Troi suggests to the Headman of Greivat Fastness that he might ask the Dreamers for immortality. But when the Headman approaches the aged Shrine Guardian Gilzara with a request for help in summoning the correct Zem, things do not turn out quite as planned.In this fantasy novelette we read about the slate-blue world of Ziraf. In addition to humans, Ziraf’s Dreamers created spirit beings called the Troil, who communicate with and sometimes counsel their mortal companions. The Troi Wagmi suggests to the Headman of Greivat Fastness that he might ask the Zem’l for immortality. But when the Headman approaches the aged Shrine Guardian Gilzara with a request for help in summoning the correct Zem, Gilzara himself is seduced by the idea of immortality, if he might obtain it not only for himself but also for his dying wife. Krozem, the Creator of Humankind, proves to be surprisingly receptive, but things do not turn out quite as planned. Views: 323
Diotitus was a Greek god for about a week. Now, he lives in an apartment in the afterlife reserved for the unaffiliated. His neighbor, Tif, has given up and become a catatonic drooler. When conscious thought left her mind she had a burst of insight. Now, to save the afterwords, the gods expect Diotitus to finish Tif's thought.A long time ago, Diotitus was a Greek god. At least for about a month until his worshiper-base of eight converted. Now, Diotitus lives in an apartment in the afterlife of the generally unsaved. One neighbor is the enigmatic Brangot, and another neighbor is the vivacious Tif Brown. Unfortunately, Tif has completely given up and is now a Drooler. But at the moment conscious thought left her mind, she had a burst of insight that is now the most sought after piece of information. Many gods from many afterworlds want to know the full scope of Tif's thought, and they expect Diotitus and Brangot to find out. Views: 322
Because I Was a Girl is an inspiring collection of true stories by women and girls about the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities they've faced…because of their gender. Edited by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz, the book is the perfect gift for girls of all ages.
The collection includes writings from an impressive array of girls and women who are trailblazers in their fields, including bestselling authors Victoria Aveyard, Libba Bray, and Margaret Stohl; industry pioneers like Dolores Huerta, Trish McEvoy, and Holly Knight; renowned chef Katie Button; aerospace and mechanical engineer Emily Calandrelli; and many more.
Because I Was a Girl features powerful stories from:
Elizabeth Acevedo
Katrina Adams
Victoria Aveyard
Bonnie Bartlett
Brenda Bowen
Libba Bray
Katie Button
Emily Calandrelli
Babette Davis
Williabell Jones Davis
Melissa de la Cruz
Abby Falik
Jena Friedman
Joan Hanawi
Jane Hawley
Tina Hay
Jody Houser
Dolores Huerta
Zareen Jaffery
Anjanette Johnston
Mattie Johnston
Holly Knight
Jill Lorie
Zoey Luna
Trish McEvoy
Loretta Miranda
Gloria Molina
Susan Morrison
Anna Ponder
Margaret Semrud-Clikeman
Rebecca Soffer
Cheri Steinkellner
Margaret Stohl
Noor Tagouri
Tillie Walden
Quvenzhane Wallis
Francesca Zambello
Lenore Zion Views: 322
Strange Beginnings is a collection of short stories by Treesong. These tales take place in the same contemporary science fiction and fantasy setting as the author’s first novel, Change. Each story relates in its own way to the theme of strange beginnings—and often strange endings.Strange Beginnings is a collection of short stories by Treesong. These five tales take place in the same contemporary science fiction and fantasy setting as the author’s first novel, Change. Although they all share a broad setting, each is an independent tale with a very different focus. There are several people who discover extraordinary new abilities; an android searching for her place in the world; playful fairies leading a young man into the woods; a secretive organization conducting an unusual test; and more. Each story relates in its own way to the theme of strange beginnings—and often strange endings. Views: 322
Elisa has always known about her deadly prophecy, but the last thing she expected was for the swans to arrive in the form of her cursed brothers. With her friends desperate for her to take part in the Princess Competition, and her new courtship taking a turn towards serious, Elisa already has her hands full. And when she discovers her chances of getting out of her prophecy alive hinges on a vow of silence, things become even more complicated. Can Elisa save her brothers in time? - Princess Of Feathers is a fantasy academy romance inspired by The Wild Swans fairy tale. It includes a sweet m/f romance. It is part of the fourth Grimm Academy series, The Princess Competition, and can be read as a standalone. Views: 322
Woe to all should the abominations breathe the sweet air of the world again. Sweat beaded Casca's brow and a feeling of dread enveloped him as he read the seer's words.The soul eaters were returning, and there were none to stand against them but a seemingly mismatched band of four. Casca knew they would need all the help they could get to save the world from plunging into a new age of darkness.Woe to all should the abominations breathe the sweet air of the world again. Sweat beaded Casca's brow and a feeling of dread enveloped him as he read the seer's words.The soul eaters were returning, and there were none to stand against them but one very frightened tavern owner and a small band of warriors. The abominations and their demonic servants were gathering at the edge of the portal. Casca knew days of blood, chaos and black sorcery beckoned, but even he was unprepared for the true depth of horror awaiting them. They would need all the help they could get to keep their very souls, let alone save the world from plunging into a new age of darkness. Views: 322
Nat Sheppard’s world is turned upside down on the first day of the school holidays by the discovery of a secret room containing cave maps with clues to an ancient treasure. But Nat and her friends soon discover they’re not the only ones chasing the jewels. Professional treasure hunters are on the trail – and they’re prepared to eliminate anyone in their way.Nat Sheppard is devastated when her father announces on the first day of the school holidays that the family farm is going on the market. But then her world is turned upside down by the discovery of a secret room in their attic. Inside is an unopened letter addressed to Nat’s great, great grandmother, a copy of Sinbad the Sailor, and two cave maps with clues to an ancient treasure. In their quest to find the treasure and save the farm, Nat, her brother Jack and their friends realise that they're not the only ones chasing the jewels - professional treasure hunters are also on the trail.The children have to stay one step ahead of the treasure hunters, but even with the help of Abraham Te Kaitiaki, a local elder, their escapades don't always go to plan. Nat gets knocked out, her sister goes missing, and as a huge storm settles in, everyone is grounded. The children sneak out and swim into the cave just as the treasure hunters are drilling through from the other side, but Jack gets caught in a rock fall. Nat has to save her brother, outwit the bad guys and get the treasure - and the water is rising. The Secret of Sinbad’s Cave takes the myths and mysteries of Aotearoa and weaves them together into a page turning adventure, while offering a compelling alternative history of New Zealand. Views: 322
After Reece, Ryder, and Blaise rescued me from the channels, I thought my imprisoned fate had changed. But during our journey back to the station, we’re captured by the Forsaken.
The Forsaken are known for killing their prisoners, but a fate much worse than death is waiting for us at their camp. If we want to survive, we’ll have to find a way to escape.
But the leader of the Forsaken won’t let me out of her sight. She’s convinced I’m a hybrid and is determined to prove it by forcing me to take a test. A test I’m not sure I can pass. Views: 322
