To end the murders, she must live with the beast of the forest. After surviving years with a debilitating illness, Gisela must prove she is more than her ailment. She discovers her father, King Werner of Tursch, has been growing desperate for the herbs that are key to her health. So much so, he’s willing to cross paths with a deadly legend of Todesfall Forest to retrieve the remedy. Knorren is the demon of the forest, one who slaughters anyone who trespasses into his land. When King Werner steps into the demon’s territory, desperately pleading for safe passage for the sake of his daughter's health, Knorren toys with the idea. However, not without a cost. King Werner must deliver his beloved Gisela to the demon or suffer dire consequences. With unrest spreading through the kingdom, and its people growing tired of a king who won’t put an end to the demon of Todesfall Forest, Gisela must make a choice. To become Knorren’s prisoner forever, or risk the lives of her beloved people. Perfect for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. This is a dark retelling you won't want to miss out on!
BOOK ONE IN THE BROKEN EMPIRE TRILOGY “Prince of Thorns deserves attention as the work of an iconoclast who seems determined to turn that familiar thing, Medievalesque Fantasy Trilogy, entirely on its head.”—Locus When he was nine, he watched as his mother and brother were killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king... It’s time for Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath to return to the castle he turned his back on, to take what’s rightfully his. Since the day he hung pinned on the thorns of a briar patch and watched Count Renar’s men slaughter his mother and young brother, Jorg has been driven to vent his rage. Life and death are no more than a game to him—and he has nothing left to lose. But treachery awaits him in his father’s castle. Treachery and dark magic. No matter how fierce his will, can one young man conquer enemies with power beyond his imagining?
THE FIRST BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING SERIES AND A TIKTOK SENSATION 'With bits of Buffy, Game Of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy' STYLIST Feyre is a huntress. And when she sees a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she kills the predator and takes its prey to feed herself and her family. But the wolf was not what it seemed, and Feyre cannot predict the high price she will have to pay for its death... Dragged away from her family for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding even more than his piercing green eyes suggest. As Feyre's feelings for Tamlin turn from hostility to passion, she learns that the faerie lands are a far more dangerous place than she realized. And Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever. _________________________ Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 37 languages. Discover the tantalising, sweeping romantic fantasy, soon to be a major TV series, for yourself.
In book two of the Broken Empire trilogy, the boy who would be king has gained the throne—but the crown is a heavy weight to bear... At age nine, Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath vowed to avenge his slaughtered mother and brother—and to punish his father for not doing so. At fifteen, he began to fulfill that vow. Now, at eighteen, he must fight for what he has taken by torture and treachery. Haunted by the pain of his past, and plagued by nightmares of the atrocities he has committed, King Jorg is filled with rage. And even as his need for revenge continues to consume him, an overwhelming enemy force marches on his castle. Jorg knows that he cannot win a fair fight. But he has found a long-hidden cache of ancient artifacts. Some might call them magic. Jorg is not certain—all he knows is that their secrets can be put to terrible use in the coming battle...
Inventive and heart-racing, this fierce feminist teen fantasy from debut author Bree Barton explores a dark kingdom in which only women can possess magic—and every woman is suspected of having it. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor won’t want to miss this gorgeously written, bold novel, the first in the Heart of Thorns trilogy. In the ancient river kingdom, where touch is a battlefield and bodies the instruments of war, Mia Rose has pledged her life to hunting Gwyrach: women who can manipulate flesh, bones, breath, and blood. The same women who killed her mother without a single scratch. But when Mia's father announces an alliance with the royal family, she is forced to trade in her knives and trousers for a sumptuous silk gown. Determined to forge her own path forward, Mia plots a daring escape, but could never predict the greatest betrayal of all: her own body. Mia possesses the very magic she has sworn to destroy. Now, as she untangles the secrets of her past, Mia must learn to trust her heart…even if it kills her.
In the final novel in the Broken Empire Trilogy, the boy who would rule all may have finally met his match... King Jorg Ancrath is twenty now—and king of seven nations. His goal—revenge against his father—has not yet been realized, and the demons that haunt him have only grown stronger. Yet no matter how tortured his path, he intends to take the next step in his upward climb. Jorg would be emperor. It is a position not to be gained by the sword but rather by vote. And never in living memory has anyone secured a majority of the vote, leaving the Broken Empire long without a leader. Jorg plans to change that. He’s uncovered the lost technology of the land, and he won’t hesitate to use it. But he soon finds an adversary standing in his way, a necromancer unlike any he has ever faced—a figure hated and feared even more than himself: the Dead King.
All that's standing between me and freedom are eleven bloodthirsty fae. As a convicted assassin, I've been banished from the fae realm for years but now I have the opportunity to compete in a ruthless competition to earn a full pardon. Dragons and twisted mazes are the least of my worries now. I can handle a few bullies and death-defying challenges. The thing that will keep me up at night is having to face those I betrayed. Especially Reveln, the prince whose brother I killed. Every time I see the hatred in his eyes it reopens old wounds, a reminder of the destiny that was stolen from me. And I only have myself to blame. But I'll find a new destiny-by winning the Trial of Thorns. The whole realm thinks I'm weak but I'm stronger than they could ever imagine. By the time this is through-I'll bring them all to their knees.
This magical adventure set in an enchanted castle surrounded by thorns tells a tale of the power of memory and story, forgiveness and strength, and the true gifts of craft and imagination. By the acclaimed author of The Princess Curse and Handbook for Dragon Slayers, this original fantasy is perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine, Karen Cushman, and Shannon Hale. When blacksmith apprentice Sand wakes up in a ruined castle, he has no idea how he got there, but the thorny brambles that surround the walls prevent him from leaving. As he begins to fix up the castle in order to survive, everything he touches somehow works better than it should. Then, as he continues to explore, Sand discovers the castle’s secrets, including its long lost heir, Perrotte. Together they must fully repair the broken castle if they ever want to leave.
A royal young adult epic fantasy book with fae, magic, and enemies to lovers. Faerie bargains are not easily broken. Elora has decided to stay in Faerie to help Prince Brannick become High King. With the element of surprise on their side, they only have to hide their sword training lessons until the last phase of testing. But Brannick is ruled by a bargain that could ruin everything. Queen Alessandra is beginning to remember her history with the prince. With one word, she could force him to lose the testing and give up his freedom forever. With a growing reputation, Elora’s anonymity in Faerie is shrinking fast. Her sisters are safe in the mortal realm, but she is desperate to help Brannick win the throne. If he doesn’t, any number of fae could capture Elora. Or even worse… her sisters. This completed young adult fantasy series includes: Book 1: Court of Bitter Thorn Book 2: Castle of Bitter Thorn Book 3: Crown of Bitter Thorn Book 4: Queen of Bitter Thorn PRAISE FOR THE FAE OF BITTER THORN EPIC FANTASY SERIES “Elora continues to be strong willed and as stubborn as they come. I absolutely LOVE her!” “Richly layered and dynamic, Elora is a series of contradictions. She is brave yet vulnerable, confident and unsure, grief-stricken yet hopeful.” “The ending brought a few surprising twists that left me reeling and wanting the next book. Can't wait to find out what happens next!” “Elora's journey was both heartbreaking and empowering, to watch her find strength in a world she had no business succeeding in.” Readers who like the following books have also enjoyed this YA fantasy novel The Cruel Prince, Alanna The First Adventure, The Hobbit, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Iron King, The Iron Fey, Caraval, Once Upon a Broken Heart, A Wrinkle in Time, The Last Unicorn, The Golden Compass, Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Selection, Red Queen, Graceling, The Kiss of Deception, Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, Harry Potter, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, The Bear and the Nightingale, The City of Brass, A Deal with the Elf King, Air Awakens, Curse of the Wolf King, Oath Taker, Enchanting the Elven Mage, Shattered Kingdom, Curse of Shadows and Thorns, These Hollow Vows, Eragon Readers who like the following authors have also enjoyed this young adult epic fantasy book Holly Black, Tamora Pierce, JRR Tolkien, Brigid Kemmerer, CS Lewis, Stephanie Garber, Julie Kagawa, Madeleine Lengle, Peter S Beagle, Phillip Pullman, Kiera Cass, Victoria Aveyard, Kristin Cashore, Mary E. Pearson, Sarah J. Maas, JK Rowling, Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor, Katherine Arden, SA Chakraborty, Elise Kova, Tessonja Odette, Audrey Grey, Alisha Klapheke, Angelina J. Steffort, LJ Andrews, Lexi Ryan, Christopher Paolini, Robin Hobb, Morgan Rice Keywords: Young adult epic fantasy, YA epic fantasy, young adult fantasy, YA fantasy, epic fantasy books, YA fantasy books, epic sagas, animals & nature, top rated books, tricks, Epic of Gilgamesh, spells & charms, slow burn romance, slow-burn romance, enemies to lovers romance, young adult series, druids, top rated teen fantasy collection, heroine, dryads, for teenagers, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, YA fantasy, young adults romance, magical adventures, fae fantasy, romantic fantasy, portal fantasy, dark fairy tales, fantasy realm, historical fantasy, secondary world fantasy, full length fantasy, fairy tale fantasy, young adult, royalty, fae prince, fae king, romantic book, romantic novel, audiobooks, fantasy audiobooks, dark magic, teen fantasy, war, battle, coming of age, magic books, adventure books, fae books, fantasy romance fae, epic fantasy fiction, action and adventure, young adult fantasy, teen fantasy romance, fantasy series, young adult books, epic fantasy books, young adult romance books, fantasy romance books for young adults, fantasy books for young adults, young adult fantasy, YA fantasy
"Few poetic forms have found more uses than the sonnet in English, and none is now more recognizable. It is one of the longest-lived of verse forms, and one of the briefest. A mere fourteen lines, fashioned by intricate rhymes, it is, as Dante Gabriel Rossetti called it, "a moment's monument." From the Renaissance to the present, the sonnet has given poets a superb vehicle for private contemplation, introspection, and the expression of passionate feelings and thoughts." "The Art of the Sonnet collects one hundred exemplary sonnets of the English language (and a few sonnets in translation), representing highlights in the history of the sonnet, accompanied by short commentaries on each of the poems. The commentaries by Stephen Burt and David Mikics offer new perspectives and insights, and, taken together, demonstrate the enduring as well as changing nature of the sonnet. The authors serve as guides to some of the most-celebrated sonnets in English as well as less-well-known gems by nineteenth- and twentieth-century poets. Also included is a general introductory essay, in which the authors examine the sonnet form and its long and fascinating history, from its origin in medieval Sicily to its English appropriation in the sixteenth century to sonnet writing today in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other English-speaking parts of the world." --Book Jacket.
