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Wu Ying saved his master from the machinations of the dark sect, but was gravely injured during the process. His body has changed, his bloodline awakened and his cultivation compromised. Physicians and healers at the Verdant Green Water can do nothing for him. Forced to travel to a new sect for healing, Wu Ying might find opportunity in his distress. But the dark sect is not done with him, or their machinations. Caught up in the winds of war, Wu Ying and his friends must continue to balance their journey to immortality against the pull of mortal politics.

Annika has lived a life of comfort and luxury as the Princess of Kadier—but now, after the death of her mother, she’s weighted under the looming threat of a loveless marriage arranged by her cold father. Far outside the palace walls, on the outskirts of the land Annika’s family has long ruled over, Lennox is waiting for his moment. His people displaced, his father gone, Lennox knows that it’s up to him to lead his people into a battle to overthrow the Kadierian monarchy. After Annika and Lennox’s worlds collide, they can’t stop thinking of each other.

In the world of high-stakes espionage, it pays to be able to change your face. And that's just what sixteen-year-old Jory and her family of shapeshifting spies can do-alter their faces and bodies to look like anyone. Jory is in training to be a full member of the family business-when she can convince her parents to let her help with their elaborate cons. But when Jory's parents go missing on the job, Jory is thrown into a world of secrets, lies, and stolen identities that will put all her training to the test.

Senior year was supposed to be the time of Colt's life, but when he meets Lucas Oliver, a college-aged vagabond with a mysterious past, Colt's life takes an unexpected turn. Lucas mentors Colt and a group of eleven other senior guys, guiding them through a series of rites of passage over the course of the year. They are challenged by the power of sacred questions, courageous acts, and vulnerable authenticity, but the question remains: can Lucas be trusted with his unorthodox ideas about God, life, and death?

Bloomsbury presents Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale, read by RJ Hart From New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale comes a Brothers Grimm fairy tale retelling about mistaken identity and love gone awry. When Lady Saren refuses to marry a man she fears, she...

In the realm of Awara, where gods, monsters, and humans exist side by side, Miuko is an ordinary girl resigned to a safe, if uneventful, existence as an innkeeper’s daughter. But when Miuko is cursed and begins to transform into a demon with a deadly touch, she embarks on a quest to reverse the curse and return to her normal life. Aided by a thieving magpie spirit and continuously thwarted by a demon prince, Miuko must outfox tricksters, escape demon hunters, and negotiate with feral gods if she wants to make it home again.

Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in...

After almost six months at her new school, Rachel feels invisible. Even though her twin brother, Liam, had no trouble adjusting, Rachel still feels like an outsider. When a new friend invites her to a party, she's hopeful she might finally get her chance to be seen. But when a photo from the party starts circulating around school, Rachel becomes anything but invisible, but for all the wrong reasons. It seems everyone, including Liam, has seen the embarrassing photo.

'Eleanor Bennett’s crisp British accents bring listeners into the intriguing world of Feather, a small creature who lives in a crumbling wall next to a large, encroaching forest.' – AudioFile Costa Award-winning Frances Hardinge's gripping story of a young girl's daring mission through a...

The Wrath and the Dawn meets Snow White and the Huntsman in this dark and mystical East Asian fantasy reimagining of The Evil Queen legend about one peasant girl's quest to become Empress. "A richly developed fantasy world . . . Julie C. Dao is a talent to watch."—Marie Lu, #1 New York Times...

When Veronica and her friend, Kirk, decide to investigate why, they stumble upon a more sinister plot than they ever could have imagined. One of Veronica’s high school teachers is crippled by the fact that his dead daughter has never returned as a ghost, and he’s haunted by the possibility that she’s waiting to reappear within a fresh body. Veronica seems like the perfect host. And even if he’s wrong, what’s the harm in creating one more ghost?

Bloomsbury presents Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale, read by RJ Hart From New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale comes a Brothers Grimm fairy tale retelling about mistaken identity and love gone awry. When Lady Saren refuses to marry a man she fears, she...

Shannon Price's A Thousand Fires is a breakout contemporary debut—think The Outsiders meets The Iliad—that's perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Veronica Roth. 10 Years. 3 Gangs. 1 Girl’s Epic Quest… Valerie Simons knows the Wars are dangerous—her little brother was killed by the...

Vicious politics and high-stakes action culminate in an epic showdown that will determine the fate of the universe in this exhilarating sequel to Empress of a Thousand Skies. “Belleza weaves politics, ethics, and drama into a sweeping, savvy space opera.”—Booklist Rhee has returned home to...

En un mundo en guerra, las estrellas dicen que Xifeng está destinada a la grandeza. Su futuro es convertirse en la emperatriz de Feng Lu, pero solo si es capaz de convivir con la oscuridad que habita en su interior… Tras dieciocho años bajo las órdenes de su tía, Xifeng vive encerrada en una prisión de pobreza. Pero cuando un trágico suceso le muestra el lado oscuro de su corazón, decide fugarse con Wei (el joven por quien es capaz de saltarse cualquier norma) y perseguir su destino.

At 18, Moreina di Bianco is a young healer who believes in medicine, not magic, even while possessing a second sight she can't fully explain. So when the Faranzine Talisman chooses Reina to reawaken an ancient magic and end a war, she must reconcile her beliefs, unlock the talisman's secrets, and harness the magic within. Reluctant to accept help, Reina agrees to allow two determined escorts to accompany her on her journey for truth, but each comes with a mysterious past of his own.

In this exhilarating young adult space opera, the sole survivor of a powerful dynasty will stop at nothing in order to reclaim her stolen throne. “Belleza creates a thrilling world filled with deception, war, friendship, and love . . . a good next read for fans of The Lunar Chronicles series...

The Girl with a Thousand Eyes takes the YA listener, bordering on the verge of adulthood, through a poignant journey of life’s unexpected, spirit-lifting triumphs and trials of personal transformation. From New York City club life and LGBTQ love poems to existential reflections on transmigration, Ji Strangeway’s poetic verses reveal a heartfelt narrative of self-discovery. Alliterative lines, bold stanzas, and lulling metaphors awaken the dreaming psyche with promise and lead us poem by poem, toward the heart of the divine.

Miuko se dio cuenta de que algo había cambiado en cuanto la shaoha la besó. Lo había sentido muy dentro de ella: la sensación de una semilla abriéndose, un zarcillo frío arrastrándose hacia fuera. Durante cuatro días, se había permitido creer que sólo su aspecto exterior se había visto afectado, pero ya no podía ignorarlo. La maldición no sólo había cambiado su piel. Temió que también estuviera cambiando su corazón.