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After the ultimate betrayal, Emil must rise up as a leader to stop his brother, Brighton, before he becomes too powerful. Even if that means pushing away Ness and Wyatt as they compete for his heart so he can focus on the war. Brighton has a legion of followers at his command, but when he learns about an ancient scythe that can kill the unkillable, he realises that’s all he needs to become unstoppable against Emil and other rising threats.

It is the dead of night. Sixteen-year-old Tiuri must spend hours locked in a chapel in silent contemplation if he is to be knighted the next day. But as he waits by the light of a flickering candle, he hears a knock at the door and a voice desperately asking for help. A secret letter must be delivered to King Unauwen across the Great Mountains - a letter upon which the fate of the entire kingdom depends. Tiuri has a vital role to play, one that might cost him his knighthood.

Willkommen, in der Welt von Avalier! Die Nachricht, dass der Drachenkönig eine Partnerin sucht, verbreitet sich im Land wie ein Lauffeuer. Als die königliche Garde auch im kleinen Dorf Cinder hält, um nach geeigneten Kandidatinnen Ausschau zu halten, ist die Aufregung groß. Schließlich leben dort nur schwachmagische Wesen, wie die 17-jährige Arwen. Doch die magischen Witterer werden auf sie aufmerksam und bringen sie nach Jade City. Während König Valdren die Anwärterinnen kennenlernt, erfährt Arwen, was wirklich hinter allem steckt.

Anton Charles and his friends are the kings of the school, and they rule with an iron fist, intimidating classmates and maintaining a reputation built on fear. But at home, Mum reigns supreme, and after one too many detentions, she cuts off Anton’s internet and decides it’s time for a serious change. She signs him up for the Happy Campers, a local activity group, and Anton’s worst nightmare becomes a reality: Matthew, the school’s biggest dork, is in it too.

Als in Fallenmoore die Königinnenprüfung ausgerufen wird, um eine Partnerin für den neuen König Axil Moon zu finden, will auch die 20-jährige Zara teilnehmen. Denn Axil war Zaras große Liebe, bevor er ihr damals das Herz gebrochen hat. Während die beiden sich langsam wieder annähern, droht der Krieg gegen die Nightfall-Königin vollends zu eskalieren. Plötzlich steht die Welt vor dem Abgrund, und gemeinsam mit den anderen Königreichen ziehen sie in den alles entscheidenden Kampf.

In the unforgiving streets of Zone 134, power is the only currency that matters. Chosen McKnight never asked for the throne, but when his brother Rico is murdered in cold blood, it's a fate he can't avoid. Now, with nothing but a name and a blood-soaked legacy, Chosen must fight to survive in a world where loyalty is scarce, betrayal is inevitable, and death is always just a step behind. As Chosen rises from the ashes of his brothers empire, he forms alliances, makes enemies, and starts building his own empire.

In the third and final installment in the Sunlit Lands series, the magic of the Sunlit Lands has been reset, but that doesn’t mean all is well. Unrest and discord are growing by the day, and Hanali is positioning himself as ruler of the Sunlit Lands. But, in order for Hanali to seize control, there must be a sacrifice, one that very few are willing to make. Jason, Shula, Baileya, and others must work together to save the lives of those Hanali would sacrifice for his own gain.

An insane king. His fleeing daughter. Estranged brothers, with a scarred past, risking everything to save her from a fate worse than death. Toss in a holy priest and a lovable wolfhound, and get ready for a wild race across Ireland. For the first time ever, the legend of Saint Dymphna, a 15-year old Irish princess who lived in the 7th century, is brought to life in this contemporary novel for teens. When Dymphna's mother dies, her insane father believes Dymphna is his wife. With three friends, Dymphna manages to escape, but is pursued by the king's soldiers across Ireland.

Rosario Gomez gave up gang life after his brother was killed in a street fight. Now all he wants to do is finish night school, be a good father and work hard enough at his job at the supermarket to get promoted. But when an old friend shows up to ask him why he left the gang, Rosario realizes he was fooling himself if he thought his violent past would just go away. When his pregnant girlfriend is hit in a drive-by shooting, Rosario has to make some hard choices. Revenge means a return to his old ways. But unless he takes action, his enemies won't rest until they've settled the score.

King of Sunset kliver på darriga ben ur transporten. Hingsten som red som en dröm under VM-veckan innan är nu mager, tärd, som förbytt. Veterinärerna förklarar att Sunset blivit förgiftad. För Martina, Sunsets trogna följeslagare, börjar nu kampen för att hitta ett botemedel och rädda sin vän. Hon är redo att prova vad som helst, inklusive det som inte är tillåtet.

Daniel ist ein stinknormaler Teenager. Nicht besonders gut im Football, nicht besonders beliebt, aber normal. Bis auf seine Ticks, die ihn zwingen, stundenlang das Licht an und auszuschalten, bestimmte Zahlen zu meiden und die ihn den Schlaf und fast das ganze Selbstbewusstsein kosten. Ist er verrückt? Das darf niemand wissen! Außerdem ist er verliebt, und Mädchen stehen wohl kaum auf Verrückte.