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"Durst consistently defies expectations."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) From award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst, a standalone epic fantasy set in a brand-new world of towering mountains and sparkling cities, in which a band of aging warriors have a second chance to defeat dark magic...

Sarah Beth Durst brings cozy fantasy romance to the high seas in Sea of Charms, the third magical adventure in the New York Times bestselling Spellshop series! Marin had always belonged on the great blue sea. When the man she thought was the love of her life schemed to ruin her parents’...

Kiela ha trascorso anni a lavorare in solitudine nella Grande Biblioteca imperiale di Alyssium, in compagnia solo di Caz, un'arguta e apprensiva pianta parlante. A Kiela va bene così, da sempre preferisce i libri alle persone. Ma quando nella capitale scoppia una violenta rivoluzione, è costretta a fuggire con il suo unico tesoro: manuali di antichi incantesimi, custoditi contro ogni legge.

A #1 LIBRARYREADS PICK! AN INDIE NEXT PICK! “Davies infuses the story with tenderness and playfulness, matching its themes of second chances, found family, and quiet courage. This wonderfully narrated romantic fantasy has just the right touch of whimsy.”—AudioFile New York Times...

*Junior Library Guild Selection *YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults *A YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Yellowjackets meets One of Us Is Lying in this masterful survival thriller from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst. "Formidably scary, Durst's...

When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country’s idyllic weather comes at a steep—and secret—cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth. Storm beasts and their guardians create perfect weather every day, and Mina longs for a...

Romantasy meets Cosy Fantasy – Fantasy zum Wegträumen über Marmelade, Magie & jede Menge Zaubersprüche. Kiela hat es nicht so mit den Menschen – was als Bibliothekarin in der Hauptstadt des Reiches auch kein Riesenproblem ist. Doch als eine Revolution ausbricht und fast die gesamte Bibliothek ein Opfer der Flammen wird, flieht sie auf die abgelegene Insel, auf der sie aufgewachsen ist, und beginnt noch einmal ganz von vorne.

When the dream shop is robbed and her parents go missing, Sophie must unravel the truth to save them. Together with her best friend - a wisecracking and loyal monster named Monster - she must decide whom to trust with her family’s carefully guarded secrets. Who will help them, and who will betray them?

Terlu ha infranto la legge: ha usato la magia proibita e, come punizione, è stata trasformata in statua e nascosta in una nicchia nella Grande Biblioteca di Alyssium. Questa avrebbe dovuto essere la fine della sua storia, ma Terlu si risveglia all'improvviso su un'isola remota, avvolta dalla neve e costellata da maestose serre magiche. L'unico altro essere umano è Yarrow, un giardiniere tanto burbero quanto misterioso. L'uomo le offre un posto dove dormire, abiti puliti e torte al miele, almeno finché non sarà pronta a tornare a casa.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER A teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont inn—only to discover that the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret—in this cozy and irresistible new young adult fantasy from the...

After her mother dies, Hannah doesn’t know how to exist without her. Literally. In fact, Hannah’s not even certain that she does exist. No one seems to see or hear her, and she finds herself utterly alone. Grief-stricken and confused, her sense of self slowly slipping away, Hannah sets out to find new purpose in life—and answers about who (and what) she really is.

The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love. Join Kiela the librarian and her assistant, Caz the sentient spider plant, as they navigate the low stakes market of illegal...

Mayka and her stone family were brought to life by the stories etched into their bodies. Now time is eroding these vital marks, and Mayka must find a stonemason to recarve them. But the search is more complex than she had imagined, and Mayka uncovers a scheme endangering all stone creatures. 

A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain’s attempt to steal their magic. Holly, a grey squirrel, and her animal friends have accepted that they will never be wizards’ familiars. Though...

Sixteen-year-old Kayla was born with the ability to move things with her mind-things like credit cards and buttons on cash registers - and she has become a master shoplifter. She steals to build up enough money for her and her mom to be able to flee if her dad finds them again… which would mean grave danger for them both. When she's caught stealing by a boy named Daniel - a boy with the ability to teleport - he needs her help and is willing to blackmail her to get it.

The traditional Emperor's Journey is meant to be uneventful. But as the princesses Seika and Ji-Lin - twin sisters - travel to pay respects to their kingdom's dragon guardian, unexpected monsters appear, and tremors shake the earth. The Hidden Islands face unprecedented threats, and the old rituals are failing. With only their strength, ingenuity, and a flying lion to rely on, can the sisters find a new way to keep their people safe?

Kiela a toujours eu du mal avec les gens. Par chance, son travail à la Grande bibliothèque d'Alyssium lui a permis de vivre en recluse parmi les livres de sortilèges les plus précieux de l'empire. Mais lorsqu'une révolution éclate et que la bibliothèque part en fumée, Kiela et son assistant, Caz, une plante sentiente créée par magie, sauvent autant de livres qu'ils le peuvent et mettent le cap sur une île lointaine où Kiela était certaine de ne jamais retourner : la terre de son enfance. Kiela espère faire profil bas dans la chaumière délabrée héritée de ses défunts parents.

"A perfect combination of adventure, humor, and pure imagination!"—Jessica Day George, New York Times best-selling author of Tuesdays at the Castle "Funny, scary, and endlessly inventive.”—Bruce Coville, author of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher Sophie loves the hidden shop below her...

Als sie nach sechs Jahren wieder aufgeweckt wird, befindet sie sich fernab der Hauptstadt des Reiches auf einer einsamen, verschneiten Insel. Um die Insel zu retten (und das Herz des Gärtners zu gewinnen), wird sich Terlu einiges einfallen lassen und so manchen Zauber wirken müssen. Auch auf die Gefahr hin, dass man sie erneut für ihre Anmaßung bestraft.

DELUXE EDITION—a gorgeous hardcover edition featuring beautiful sprayed edges! The Magical Cheese Emporium by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst is the fourth magical standalone adventure in the series that started with The Spellshop. When Eloren joined the revolution...