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In the Dominions, the dead linger, violent and unpredictable, unless a bonesmith severs the ghost from its earthly remains. For bonesmith Wren, becoming a valkyr - a ghost-fighting warrior - is a chance to solidify her place in the noble House of Bone and impress her frequently absent father. But when sabotage causes Wren to fail her qualifying trial, she is banished to the Border Wall, the last line of defence against a wasteland called the Breach where the vicious dead roam unchecked.

Wren is still reeling from the revelation that the mother she thought was dead is actually the Corpse Queen, a ghostsmith with the terrifying power to control the undead. It was Wren's own mother who created the iron revenants-an army of near unbeatable undead soldiers. When the iron revenants attack, no one in the Dominions will have the strength to stand in their way. Now Wren, Leo, and Julian find themselves once more in the Breach, this time on the run from Wren's father, who is determined to secure more power for himself and the House of Bone.

A middle grade magic school fantasy perfect for fans of The School for Good and Evil and Witchlings, in which a girl with unparalleled power must work with her misfit classmates to save her new school. Lavinia “Vin” Lucas is out of control and out of options. Stranded by parents who would...

Darkly romantic and hauntingly beautiful, Nicki Pau Preto’s Portuguese folklore-inspired adult debut is perfect for fans of Witch of the Wolves and A Dawn of Onyx. The Wood takes what it is owed. Lua is a seventh-born daughter, cursed and claimed by the dark forest. Among its ancient trees and...

Vin and her friends are back in this thrilling sequel to The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil! Lavinia "Vin" Lucas has finally found a home. At Last Hope School, she's made friends (including a magical fire sprite!) who love...

In this action-packed finale to the House of the Dead Duology “that will satisfy returning fans” (Kirkus Reviews), Wren and her friends put everything they know to the test as they battle the living and the undead to save their world. Wren is still reeling from the revelation that the mother...

“A fascinating world, absolutely delightful characters, and enemies-to-loves romance—this book is one readers will devour before begging for more.” —Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets Gideon the Ninth meets the Game of Thrones White Walkers in this...

In the heart-stopping finale to the Crown of Feathers trilogy, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable,” Veronyka must face her most devastating enemy yet: her own sister. I had a sister, once… ​Veronyka is no longer an orphaned stable boy...

Ein Mädchen, ein Phönix, ein Bund für die Ewigkeit. Einst wurde das Reich von Pyra von mächtigen Phönixreitern regiert. Bis der Krieg zwischen zwei königlichen Schwestern das Land zerriss. 16 Jahre später träumen die Kriegswaisen Veronyka und ihre ältere Schwester Val davon, selbst Phönixreiter zu werden. Doch als Val Veronyka aufs Schlimmste hintergeht, beschließt Veronyka, sich alleine auf die Suche nach den letzten verbliebenen Reitern zu machen. Auch wenn das bedeutet, dass sie sich als Junge verkleiden muss.

Ein Mädchen geboren aus Asche und Feuer. Veronykas Wunsch wurde endlich erfüllt: Sie ist eine Phönixreiterin! Doch während sie eigentlich trainieren sollte, gilt ihr einziger Gedanke der Verteidigung gegen das Imperium. Tristan wiederum wurde zum Meisterreiter befördert, aber gerät durch seine modernen Ideen immer wieder mit seinem Vater, dem Kommandanten, aneinander. Währenddessen findet sich Sev im Imperium wieder, das er ausspionieren soll.