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The Hurricane Wars
THE EPIC ENEMIES-TO LOVERS FANTASY THAT WILL TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM
All Talasyn has ever known are the Hurricane Wars. An orphan of the struggle, she uses the power of light to fight for her people against the Night Empire.
All Alaric has ever known is darkness. The son of the Night Emperor and their deadliest weapon, he wields terrifying shadow magic to crush the rebellion.
Then he sees Talasyn, his sworn enemy burning bright across the battlefield. The moment they clash their lives are changed forever.
Now a greater threat is rising and only they can stop it.
The coming storm threatens to destroy everything. If they don’t destroy each other first . . .
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Betrayal
Yearning
Marriage of convenience
Slow burn romance
The Curse of Sins
He'd once called her dangerous. And he had been right.
She was a spy. A warrior. A weapon.
Aya has returned home at last.
But she is not the same person who left Tala all those months ago.
And Tala isn't the same either.
The threat of a war that could destroy the realm continues to grow and she is the only one who can save it.
Because she is also the Second Saint.
But there are those that see her as a pawn and want to use her powers for their own gain.
Aya is about to learn that the real danger is closer to home than she ever could have imagined.
Tropes/themes:
1. Enemies to lovers
2. Forced Proximity
3. Morally grey characters
4. He falls first
5. Slow burn
Fall of Ruin and Wrath
From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a scorching romance with high stakes, breathtaking magic and a searing enemies-to-lovers romance.
She lives by her intuition. He feeds on her pleasure . . .
Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian – royalty who feed on mortal pleasure.
Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world. And so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him information. When her intuition leads her to save a travelling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning – and promise. Today he’ll bring her joy. One day he’ll be her doom.
When the Baron takes an interest in the prince, and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the latter’s temporary companion. But the city simmers with rebellion. And, with knights and monsters at her city gates and a hungry prince in her bed, intuition may not be enough to keep her safe. Calista must choose: follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall.
Fall of Ruin and Wrath is a captivating romantic fantasy from a mega bestselling author and global sensation.
Return To Caraval Complete Collection Boxed Set
*** BOX SET EDITION OF CARAVAL, LEGENDARY, FINALE AND SPECTACULAR WITH BRAND NEW JACKETS! ***
LET'S RETURN TO CARAVAL, WHERE NOTHING IS QUITE WHAT IT SEEMS . . .
Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show.
Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father.
When the sisters' long-awaited invitations to Caraval finally arrive, it seems their dreams have come true. But no sooner have they arrived than Tella vanishes, kidnapped by the show's mastermind organiser, Legend.
Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But nonetheless she quickly becomes enmeshed in a dangerous game of love, magic and heartbreak. And real or not, she must find Tella before the game is over, and her sister disappears forever . . .
**All four books in the box set will have red sprayed edges, as well as hidden covers and ribbon markers. The Return to Caraval Complete Collection box set is limited edition and will only be available while stocks last**
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Official Visual Companion
This exclusive Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official Lord of the Rings saga.
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.
A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg-a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm's Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
With a cast of exciting and original characters, and a mix of locations both familiar and new, this dramatic new standalone story weaves another thread in the grand tapestry of Middle-earth.
Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking art and imagery, The War of the Rohirrim: Official Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official Lord of the Rings saga.
The Last Dragon of the East
Inspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods and threads of fate, Katrina Kwan's dazzling fantasy debut is a propulsive adventure perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Hannah Whitten.
At the spry young age of twenty-five, Sai has led a quiet life, keeping the family teahouse up and running-even if that means ignoring the past-due notices-and taking care of his ailing mother. But he has a not-so-secret gift that he's parlayed into a side career: he was born with the ability to see the red threads of fate between soulmates, which lends itself nicely to matchmaking. Sai has thus far been content not to follow his own thread, the only one he's ever seen that's gray and fraying.
But Sai's ordinary existence is about to be turned upside-down by a pair of shining dragon scales. When his mother's doctor sells them to him, claiming them as a miracle cure, Sai is pretty sure he's being scammed. When the medicine actually works-and the terrifying, ruthless emperor catches wind-Sai is thrust into the search for a dragon long thought extinct that will lead him into the throes of a brewing war and deep into foreign lands, facing down challenges both magical and mortal on an unexpected adventure. And for the very first time, as his own thread of fate begins to move, he may be able to solve the mystery of his Fated One at the other end of the line.
Duna 7: Lovci Duny
Siedma kniha z cyklu kroník o planéte Duna nadväzuje na ságu, ktorú Frank Herbert už nestihol dokončiť. Jeho syn Brian sa spojil s Kevinom J. Andersonom, aby sériu uzavreli románom Lovci Duny a ôsmou časťou s názvom Piesočné červy Duny. Týmito knihami, ktoré spájajú veľké dejové línie a objavujú sa v nich obľúbené postavy klasického sveta Duny, príbeh kultovej série vrcholí. Vychádzajú z poznámok a náčrtkov Franka Herberta, ktoré ležali desať rokov ukryté v jeho bezpečnostnej schránke. Fanúšikovia tak konečne dostali odpovede na otázky, o ktorých už dlho diskutovali.
Na konci knihy Duna: Kapitula, posledného románu Franka Herberta, loď s gholom Duncana Idaha, Šíanou (ktorá dokáže ovládať piesočné červy) a posádkou utečencov uniká do neznámej galaxie. Utekajú pred Ctenými matre, temnými náprotivkami sesterstva Bene Gesserit. Ich takmer neporaziteľné protivníčky sa vyrojili do Starého impéria, lebo ich z domova vyhnal hrozivý, záhadný Nepriateľ. Jadro príbehu Lovcov Duny a Piesočných červov Duny je putovanie Duncanovej nelode, ktorá je nútená unikať nástrahám krutého, neznámeho Nepriateľa. Aby znásobili svoju silu, využijú utečenci genetickú technológiu posledného Pána z Tleilaxu Scytala na oživenie kľúčových postáv z minulosti Duny – vrátane Paula Muad'Diba a jeho milovanej Chani, lady Jessicy, Stilgara, Thufira Hawata, a dokonca aj doktora Wellingtona Yueha. Každá z týchto postáv využije svoje jedinečné schopnosti, aby náročné situácie, v akých sa ocitajú, zvrátili vo svoj prospech. Zlyhanie neprichádza do úvahy – ide nielen o ich prežitie, majú v rukách osud celého ľudstva.
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Nevěsta
Misery Larková je upírka. Ne že by z toho dělala něco zvláštního. Prostě má v ledničce krevní konzervy a vážně nemusí sluneční svit. Na druhou stranu, její druh pro ni nikdy nic dobrého neudělal, takže raději žije mezi lidmi s jedinou kamarádkou, kterou kdy měla. Jenže ta jednoho dne zmizí. Misery zůstane jen kocour, který ji nenávidí, a jedno jméno. Jméno vůdce místních vlkodlaků. Který má zrovna zájem o uzavření míru jak s lidmi, tak s upíry. Podmínky? Svatba. A Misery je dcerou upířího radního. Za normálních okolností by všechny poslala do háje, ale tady jde o přítelkyni. Jenže po svatbě se věci začnou komplikovat. V politice. Emocích. Sexu. Jak z tohohle vybruslit se zdravou kůží a tesáky bezpečně v ústech?
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World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth - Islands and Isles
WEIGH ANCHOR AND CHART COURSE FOR THE ISLANDS OF AZEROTH! Betwixt the sweeping seas of Azeroth, islands and isles await, bursting with splendid treasures-powerful artifacts, enchanted armor, and rousing tales from ages past. With duty delaying their honeymoon for years, First Arcanist Thalyssra and Lord Regent Lor'themar Theron finally resolve to set sail, seeking the perfect setting to celebrate their love. Join the happy couple as they travel to distant shores, scouting for the perfect sunset and learning that it is the journey-and those with whom we share it-that should be cherished most. From the magnificent Suramar and the lush jungles of Zandalar to the rugged seas of Kul Tiras and the verdant beaches of the Dragon Isles, Exploring Azeroth: Islands & Isles is your next step in a charming voyage across Azeroth.
Vörös királynő
Az iskolában tanultunk az előttünk létezett világról, az angyalokról és istenekről, akik az égben laktak, és szelíd szerettel uralkodtak a Földön.
Egyesek szerint ezek csak mesék, de én nem hiszem.
Még mindig uralkodnak fölöttünk az istenek.
Lejöttek a csillagok közül.
És már nem szelídek.
A közrendű, nyomorgó Vörösök az Ezüstök uralma alatt élnek, akik isteni hatalommal bíró harcosok.
Mare Barrow, a tizenhét éves falusi Vörös lány számára úgy tűnik, soha semmi nem fog megváltozni.
Mare az Ezüstök palotájába kerül, hogy azok között dolgozzon, akiket legjobban gyűlöl. Hamar felfedezi azonban, hogy vörös vére ellenére ő is halálos hatalommal bír, amely az Ezüstök uralmának végét jelentheti.
A hatalom játszmája azonban veszedelmes, és ki tudná megmondani, hogy ebben a vér által kettéosztott világban ki kerül ki győzedelmesen?
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Hexed
A dark contemporary romance from viral BookTok and USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire, featuring reimagined characters from popular fairy tales and other stories.
He’s the prince of La Cosa Nostra. She’s the witch who steals his heart.
Venesa Andersen has never been good. She wasn’t good enough for her parents, and she isn’t good enough for the gangster uncle who took her in after they died. But she’s cunning.
Beautiful. Dutiful to her uncle’s demands. And she doesn’t have time for a moral compass, anyway.
When her runaway cousin returns to their coastal southern town, she brings a man with her…and Venesa soon realises he’s the only one who’s ever seen her for her. There’s just one problem: she can never have him. Enzo “Loverboy” Marino is a wealthy businessman by day and prince of the underworld by night.
Underboss to a notorious mafia syndicate, he answers to no one except his father: the strongest don in the northeast. When he’s tasked with marriage, Enzo doesn’t think twice. Until he meets his fiancée’s cousin.
Venesa is everything he never knew he wanted, bewitching him with her sultry voice and supple curves. But Enzo learned long ago that for a man like him, life is better without the things you want. When plans unravel and temptation sings its siren song, they’ll both have to choose what’s more important: duty to their families or a forbidden love that was never supposed to be.
Hexed joins the Never After series as a dark and sexy reimagining of a classic tale, twisting it into an enticing new shape for mature readers.
Tropes
Fractured Fairy Tale
Forbidden Love
Mafia Romance
Dark RomanceS
picy Romance
The Never After Series:
Hooked
Scarred
Wretched
Twisted
Crossed
Hexed
Play of Shadows
Swordplay, magic, intrigue and friendships stronger than iron: the first volume in the new swashbuckling fantasy series set in the universe of THE GREATCOATS.
Damelas Chademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel.
He has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of the Vixen, the most feared duellist in the entire city, until he stumbles through the stage doors of the magnificent Operato Belleza and tricks his way into the company of actors. An archaic law provides a temporary respite from his troubles - until one night a ghostly voice in his head causes Damelas to fumble his lines, inadvertently blurting out a dreadful truth: the city's most legendary hero may actually be a traitor and a brutal murderer.
With only the help of his boisterous and lusty friend Bereto, a beautiful assassin whose target may well be Damelas himself, and a company of misfit actors who'd just as soon see him dead, this failed grandson of two Greatcoats must somehow find within himself the courage to dig up long-buried truths before a ruthless band of bravos known as the Iron Orchids come for his head.
Oh, and there's still that matter of the Vixen waiting to duel him . . .
The Sun and the Void
Enter a lush world inspired by the history and mythology of South America, where twisted family politics deceive, dark magics thrive, and fantastical creatures roam.
Reina is desperate.
Stuck on the edges of society, Reina’s only hope lies in an invitation from a grandmother she’s never met. But the journey to her is dangerous, and prayer can’t always avert disaster.
Attacked by creatures that stalk the mountains, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Doňa’s magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn - and keep - her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night.
Eva Kesaré is unwanted.
Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family’s shame. She tries to be the perfect daughter, but Eva is hiding a secret: magic calls to her.
Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet it’s hard to ignore power when it has always been denied you. Eva is walking a dangerous path, one that gets stranger every day. And in the end, she’ll become something she never imagined.
Meč z kostí
Na jihu, v Zarimském sultanátu, povstal nový Velký Prorok! Pravá Víra letí do světa na čepelích pádných, ostrých šamšírů. Malá knížectví ve stepích se zatím jen tak popelí, rvou se o moc v drobných bitkách. Jejich náčelníci si propíjejí a podřezávají hrdla. Jen velkokníže Ostrivoj něco tuší. Dává dohromady družinu bohatýrů. ‚Kde vládne nepravost, já spravedlivou rukou zasáhnu!‘ Dostojí však dnešní děvkaři a ochmelkové úkolu, jenž by ohnul šíje i dávným hrdinům? Ze severu na dračí lodi připlouvá Irmonec Torkel. Muž snad poznamenaný bohy. Snad jen pronásledovaný Osudem. A svými bratry. „Máme svobodnou vůli činit dobré a zlé?“ ptá se. „Či jsme jen hříčkami slepého Osudu?“ Torkel se noří do vroucího kotle Dolgorodského velkoknížectví, kde se hraje o moc, o zachování rodu, o duši. O všechno! Tady nebude na záchranu stačit žádný meč… Leda by byl celý z kostí… Vašich nejbližších.
The Lotus Empire
Malini has claimed her rightful throne as the empress of Parijatdvipa, just as the nameless gods prophesied. Now, in order to gain the support of the priesthood who remain loyal to the fallen emperor, she must consider a terrible bargain: Claim her throne and burn in order to seal her legacy-or find another willing to take her place on the pyre.
Priya has survived the deathless waters and now their magic runs in her veins. But a mysterious yaksa with flowering eyes and a mouth of thorns lies beneath the waters. The yaksa promises protection for Ahiranya. But in exchange, she needs a sacrifice. And she's chosen Priya as the one to offer it.
Two women once entwined by fate now stand against each other for the sake of their respective homes. But when a new enemy rises, they will once again find themselves fighting together to prevent their kingdoms, and their futures, from burning to ash.
The Lotus Empire brings Tasha Suri's acclaimed Burning Kingdoms trilogy to a heart-stopping close. As an ancient magic returns to Ahiranya and threatens its very foundations, Empress Malini and priestess Priya will stop at nothing to save their kingdom-even if it means they must destroy each other.
Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1 (novel)
Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after – but this is no fairytale. The first volume of Suji Kim's hit webnovel, now available in English print for the first time.
The gorgeous first edition hardback of Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Novel) will feature designed sprayed edges, full-colour patterned endpapers, silver foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark! (While stocks last.)
Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a low-born knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged.
Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumours that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, that longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.
The Art of Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Explore the world of BioWare’s latest fantasy epic, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, in-depth with this incredible, oversized art book! Uncover the secrets of Thedas, and experience the world through new eyes with stunning concept art!
See characters as you’ve never seen them before—from concept to final design, explore the world and varied cultures of Thedas with splash art designs and props from the beautiful locales in the game, and inspect the armory—examining in detail hundreds of weapons and armor!
Created in collaboration with the developers at BioWare, this art book showcases the painstaking detail with which Thedas has been lovingly crafted.
Veštkyňa a dobyvateľ
Dostala príkaz zabiť ho jednou ranou do srdca. Nečakala, že ju zradí to jej.
Sylina obetovala svojej bohyni všetko – dušu, slobodu aj oči. Život v službách Arachesseniek, kultu bohyne osudu, ju zmenil. Z vystrašeného dievčatka z ulice sa stala vrahyňa.
Keď sa na pobrežie vyplaví neznámy upírsky dobyvateľ, Sylina je poverená novou misiou: preniknúť do jeho armády, získať si jeho dôveru... a zabiť ho.
Atrius je nepochybne desivý bojovník a na jeho krvavej ceste naprieč Glaeiou ho nič nezastaví. Sylina sa stane jeho veštkyňou a nahliadne do temnej minulosti, ktorú upír ukrýva – odhalí zákutia jeho duše, ktoré pripomínajú tie jej, tie, na ktoré by mala zabudnúť.
Príkazy sú však jasné. Dobyvateľ musí zomrieť. Zvrhnutie tyranského kráľa, ktorý vládne Glaei, sa blíži a Sylinin vzťah s Atriom zatiaľ silnie. Vzťah porušujúci všetko, za čo ako Arachessenka bojuje a čomu verí. Vzťah, ktorý ju môže stáť všetko.
Veštkyňa a dobyvateľ je samostatná fantasy romanca zo sveta Koruny Nyaxie. Ak máte radi zakázanú romantiku, tajomné kliatby, silné hrdinky a hrdinu s morálkou na hrane dobra a zla, tak tento príbeh nepustíte z rúk.
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Příběhy z nebezpečné říše
Anotace Soubor Tolkienových pohádek-povídek Tulák Rover, Sedlák Jiljí z Oujezda, Kovář z Velké Lesné, List od Nimrala a Příhody Toma Bombadila, doplněný studií O pohádkách, která vlastně dala celé knize jméno: hned v jejím úvodu Tolkien píše, že Faerie, říše pohádek, je „nebezpečná zem“ - snad proto, že se v ní může stát cokoli... „Člověk se snad může považovat za šťastného, že do té říše zabloudil, avšak samo její bohatství a podivuhodnost poutají jazyk poutníka, jenž by o nich chtěl vyprávět. A dokud tam přebývá, není radno, aby se příliš vyptával, jinak se brány uzavřou a klíče od nich budou ztraceny,“ píše Tolkien.
Soubor poprvé vychází s ilustracemi Alana Leea.
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Sci-fi žáner poznáme aj pod pojmom vedecko-fantastická literatúra, poprípade science fiction. V týchto dielach sa dostaneme do budúcnosti, pričom dej sa opiera o súčasnú vedu, techniku a o predpoklady jej ďalšieho vývoja. Medzi hlavné témy sci-fi patrí pokročilá veda a technológia, prieskum vesmíru, cestovanie v čase, paralelné vesmíry a mimozemský život. Sci-fi má pravdepodobne svoje korene v antickej mytológii. Súvisí s fantasy, hororom a fikciou o superhrdinoch. Sci-fi v literatúre, filme, televízii a iných médiách sa stala populárnou a vplyvnou vo veľkej časti sveta. Nazýva sa tiež „literatúra myšlienok“ a často skúma potenciálne dôsledky vedeckých, sociálnych a technologických inovácií.
Medzi najznámejších autorov sci-fi žánru patrí Isaac Asimov, Octavia E. Butler, Arthur C. Clarke, William Gibson, Herbert Frank, Robert A. Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Margaret Atwoodová a Karel Čapek.
Fantasy literatúra sa zaoberá fiktívnymi svetmi, bytosťami a udalosťami Tento žáner obsahuje prvky nadprirodzena, mágie, mýtov, legend a imaginárnych bytostí, ako sú napríklad draci, víly, čarodejníci, orkovia a ďalší.
Fantasy literatúra vytvára bohaté a detailné fiktívne svety, ktoré sa líšia od realistického prostredia. Príbehy z tohto žánru sa často zameriavajú na hrdinské cesty, dobrodružstvá, boje medzi dobrom a zlom, epické konflikty a príbehy o nadprirodzených schopnostiach a magických predmetoch. Fantasy literatúra má dlhú a bohatú históriu, pričom mnohé jej klasické diela vznikli už v 19. a 20. storočí.
K najznámejším autorom fantasy pattrí J. R. R. Tolkien, autor kultového fantasy Pán prsteňov. Určite poznáte tiež J.K. Rowlingovú, ktorá vytvorila zázračný svet Harryho Pottera.ďalšími známymi autormi sú napríklad George R.R. Martin a jeho Pieseň ľadu a ohňa známejšia pod názvom sfilmovaného seriálu Hry o tróny, C.S. Lewis, ktorá napísal Kroniky Narnie, Terry Pratchett, Ursula K. Le Guin, či Robert Jordan.
