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The Celendor Empire has set its sights on conquering the far side of the world. And the secret to transporting its legions across the treacherous seas is held by seventeen-year-old Teriana. Teriana has always been taught that east must never meet west, but when her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, she breaks the rule. A decision Teriana comes to regret when her crew are imprisoned and she lands face-to-face with the Empire’s most ruthless—and secretive—commander, Marcus.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES Our heroes are back . . . kind of. From the bestselling co-authors of the Illuminae Files comes the second book in the epic Aurora Cycle series about a squad of misfits, losers, and discipline cases who just might be the galaxy's best hope for survival...

The four young mages, Tris, Sandy, Daja, and Briar, are just starting to settle into their new home at Winding Circle Temple. But even as they struggle to cope with the powerful magic that binds them together, Winding Circle comes under attack by pirates armed with fierce new weapons.

They think they're safe. They're not—Olga and her friends are secure in a tower block control room, but there are diseased everywhere. Not only will they have to work their way through the blocks to regain control, but they have a human-sized rat by the name of Duncan who needs to be made to pay for his betrayal. Joni and the others are secure in the guard's block, but they're a long way from gaining control of the entire building, not to mention helping those guards who want to leave, reach the south gates.

My whole world changed when I stepped inside the academy. Nothing is right about this place or the other students in it. Here I am, a mere mortal among gods...or monsters. I still can't decide which of these warring factions I belong to, if I belong at all. I only know the one thing that unites them is their hatred of me. Then there's Jaxon Vega. A vampire with deadly secrets who hasn't felt anything for a hundred years. But there's something about him that calls to me, something broken in him that somehow fits with what's broken in me. Which could spell death for us all.

After my battle to the death with Mother, now my days are filled with preparing the next boss-the Demon Lord! But now I have a problem... I've said it before, but I'm TOO STRONG. Now I'm attracting all kinds of unwanted attention! Now I'll have to interact humans whether I want to or not...

Rudeus plunges into the political fray, enacting Orsted's plan to put Ariel on the throne of the Asura Kingdom. Though fortune seems to favor them at first, the crafty Man God has one last card up his sleeve--a dangerous foe they must face before the new monarch can assume her crown. Worse yet, there may be a traitor in their midst!

As the plot thickens, Samson's effect on the narrative starts to show. He's not only steering his personal journey but also leaves marks on the unfolding plotline of the light novel he seeks to preserve. With every subtle manipulation, the question hangs heavier in the air: will the real author notice? And do the fans like the changes?

Taylor Markham is now a senior at the Jellicoe School, and has been made leader of the boarders. She is responsible for keeping the upper hand in the territory wars with the townies, and the cadets who camp on the edge of the school's property over summer. She has to keep her students safe and the territories enforced and to deal with Jonah Griggs - the leader of the cadets and someone she'd rather forget. But what she needs to do, more than anything, is unravel the mystery of her past and find her mother.

From National Book Award finalist Randy Ribay comes a gripping follow-up to The Reckoning of Roku, the latest duology in the New York Times bestselling Chronicles of the Avatar series, set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.

After a bloody turn of events, Ainz has established the Nation of Darkness, aiming to create a utopia where people of all races can enjoy everlasting prosperity—as long they kneel before him. His first goal is to expand the Adventurers Guild to nurture new talent, a task that requires him to...

Colonel James Raytak is about to die. The 93-year-old combat veteran is living his last days in a nursing home, and his only hope for survival is found inside the virtual world of Limitless Lands. With every swing of his sword and every command given to his army, Raytak is one step closer to returning to the people he loves. Many foes will stand in his path, and despite a lifetime of military experience and powerful allies, victory is not assured.

Exam season is here, and a new threat looms over all of Parvos. Nox the Death God, now known as Eli the prodigious [Healer] of Velmond, is finally faced with his first real obstacle since enrolling in the Holy Academy: his midterm exams. While the curriculum itself is relatively easy, even if tedious, he is forced to regurgitate the ridiculous lies of the Church of Life, which he knows is untrue. Nevertheless, he will do what is necessary to become a Divine Scholar.

Hailey hat ihren Platz im Team der Duties erkämpft. Doch alte Fehden lodern weiter, und sie muss in der neuen Mannschaft ihren Platz finden. Zwischen Trainingskämpfen, Ränkespielen und neuen Verbündeten stößt Hailey auf Hinweise zu ihrer Herkunft. Die Sylphe Chloe hilft ihr, das Vermächtnis ihrer Mutter zu verstehen – und es zu nutzen. Während Hailey ihre neuen Kräfte entfaltet und die Nähe zu Aiden genießt, spinnt jemand im Verborgenen ein tödliches Netz.

Seven years ago, Sundae Valentine made a deal with a monster she met at the bottom of a motel pool. She didn't know the wishes he offered had a price—or that the third wish, the one she still hasn't made, will cost her life. Back then, she barely escaped Wildwood alive. Now, the cheerleaders and football players are headed to the Jersey Shore for prom weekend—leaving Sundae no choice but to return to the scene of her sun-bleached nightmares.

In a small Mississippi town, Elizabeth Manley, a respected young wife and mother, grapples with the shadows of her past and a hidden secret that has haunted her for years. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she befriends an elderly woman facing her final days, offering her a place in her home, together, with the warmth of small newly-formed group of friends. They experience the healing power of community and learn how to embrace freedom in life while facing the inevitability of death with dignity.

The classic Hallmark holiday movie gets turned upside down when a teen leaves her small-town Christmas tree farm in pursuit of the city girl who swept her off her feet in this cheeky and cozy rom-com by Food Network competitor Stef Ferrari. Bennie Bosley has Christmas spirit on lock. Her...

Hana just wants to skateboard and survive high school, not stop a global conspiracy to take over the world with french fries. But French Fry Heaven is not just a restaurant. It is the heart of Hana’s world; a psychedelic cafe built from her immigrant parents’ sweat, dreams, and stubborn hope. When Hana and her best friend, Peace, discover that the shop is at the center of a sinister plan for world domination, small-town life vanishes overnight. What replaces it is chaos. Danger. Ravenous customers. Impossible choices. And a streak of hopepunk defiance that refuses to quit.

Seventeen-year-old Jaya Mehta detests wealth, secrets, and privilege, though he has them all. His family is Indian, originally from Gujarat. Rasa Santos, like many in Hawaii, is of mixed ethnicity. All she has are siblings, three of them, plus a mother who controls men like a black widow spider and leaves her children whenever she wants to. Neither Jaya nor Rasa have ever known real love or close family—not until their chance meeting one sunny day on a mountain in Hau’ula.

When Elena’s merchant ship is attacked by ruthless pirates, she is torn from her life and imprisoned aboard the Kraken’s Revenge. Forced to serve the captain’s cruel daughters, Elena’s dream of escape fades like the distant shore. Survival means obeying orders without question, but the fire in her heart refuses to be extinguished.