New Releases by Ava Reid

The Secret History meets The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in #1 bestselling author Ava Reid''s brand new, epic, dystopian YA novel. There is no application process for Valeran Academy, but it boasts the brightest - and precociously criminal - students in the nation. A disgraced politician from a powerful American dynasty. A coldly brilliant strategist who will sacrifice anything to win. A former pageant queen with a talent that could change the world. A prodigious female soldier with an enigmatic past - and a dangerous secret. With eerie war simulations, cutthroat competitions and foreboding new technology, Valeran trains its students to be elite assets in a Cold War that has dragged on for nearly a century. But as a sinister conspiracy takes shape and these four are drawn together for a mysterious mission, their loyalties are tested, their convictions shaken and they all begin to wonder: are they ushering in a new era of freedom, or tyranny?

Bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Fable for the End of the World Ava Reid is back with a thrilling new duology unlike anything you''ve read before. This collector''s edition features a color-swapped embossed cover, illustrated endpapers, foiled cover, and striking edges. It''s a game--until it''s war. A disgraced politician from a powerful American dynasty. A coldly brilliant strategist who will sacrifice anything to win. A former pageant queen with a talent that could change the world. An expert female soldier with an enigmatic past--and a dangerous secret. In an alternate future where the Cold War still rages, four precocious teenage criminals with dark skills and darker secrets are offered a fresh start at a secret military academy. But instead of training to end the war, they find themselves on a mysterious mission that will test loyalties, forge romances, and maybe end the world as they know it. This deluxe limited edition features: Color swapped and embossed jacket Intricately foiled case design Custom designed edges Character portrait illustration endpapers

L''Épreuve est une émission mortelle diffusée en live dans tout le pays. Et une nouvelle proie a été sélectionnée... Dans un monde où l''entreprise Kairos contrôle chaque sphère de la société, Inesa et sa famille survivent laborieusement jusqu''au jour où l''endettement de la mère est tel qu''elle sacrifie sa fille en l''inscrivant à un jeu télévisé mortel. D''abord désespérée, Inesa se persuade qu''avec l''aide de son frère, elle pourrait bien être l''une des seules gagnantes de l''histoire des Jeux. Mélinoé, humanoïde froide et impitoyable au service de Kairos, a toujours réussi à exterminer ses proies lors de l''Épreuve. Et cette nouvelle édition est un jeu qu''elle ne peut se permettre de perdre... Alors que la traque commence dans les terres abandonnées, les deux jeunes femmes sont soudain contraintes de s''allier. À l''abri des caméras, chasseuse et proie se rapprochent, et leurs certitudes vacillent. Inesa peut-elle espérer plus que survivre ? Mel est-elle plus qu''une meurtrière ?

A decadently dark gothic fantasy for readers who love “haunting atmospheres, morally tangled characters, and stories where love becomes doom” (Booklist, starred review), the first in a duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth “Gorgeously gruesome . . . reads like the gory bones of a forgotten folktale.”—Jacqueline Carey, New York Times bestselling author of the Kushiel’s Legacy series Once there was an island where the dead walked the earth, and seven noble houses ruled by the arcane secrets of necromancy. A conqueror’s blade brought them low, burning their libraries, killing their lords, and extinguishing their eldritch magic. But defiant against the new order stands the House of Teeth and its last living members: beautiful Marozia, the heiress to the House, and her cousin, the uncanny Lady Agnes. Though she has not spoken a word in seven years, Agnes is the true carrier of the House’s legacy. And she has her orders. She must recapture the secrets of death magic and avenge her family’s fallen honor. She must arrange the betrothal of her beloved cousin Marozia to Liuprand, heir to the conqueror’s throne, for access to the forbidden library in his grotesquely grand castle. Revenge burns in Agnes’s heart but so do stranger passions—and it is Liuprand, the golden prince, who speaks to her soul. This passion is as treasonous as it is powerful, poisoning the kingdom’s roots and threatening to tear the already shattered realm in two. For Agnes’s final order is the gravest: She must not fall in love. Book One of The House of Teeth Duology

Effy porazila krále kouzelných, zbavila se nočních můr a může se s Prestonem věnovat bádání o národní pohádce Angharad. Jako první žena přijatá na literární fakultu ale brzy zjistí, že některé sny jsou nebezpečné – zvlášť když se splní. Preston začíná snít o paláci pod mořem, o světě, kde je králem, a tyto vize ho záhy pronásledují i během bdění. Když se mezi Llyrem a Argantem vyostří válka, ocitnou se Effy a Preston pod palbou. Effy ztrácí své sny a Preston ztrácí sám sebe. Jsou sny vůbec někdy jen sny?

The enchanting world of A Study in Drowning comes to life through letters, poems, art, and more in this novella from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid. This full-color illustrated collector’s edition is a jaw-dropping addition to the beloved dark academia series with stunning painterly endpapers, romantic rose gold foil flourishes, over 40 illustrations, and expanding and new text. “I will love you to ruination,” the Fairy King said, brushing a strand of golden hair from my cheek. “Yours or mine?” I asked. The Fairy King did not answer. Effy and Preston have been torn apart by the wars of men, the power of words, and the specter of magic—but it was through stories that they found each other. Relive Effy and Preston’s love story through their own pens in this immersive collection of mementos, illustrations, maps, blueprints, diary entries, and more. Read Angharad with Effy''s annotations; sneak excerpts of Preston''s diary; see the architectural sketches that brought Effy to Hiraeth; get your own ticket to Saltney; and experience, for the first time, the epilogue to Effy and Preston’s romance. This deluxe package includes: Full color throughout with painterly endpapers Over 40 illustrations Romantic rose gold foil Expanded and new text from the world of A Study of Drowning An enchanting never-before-seen epilogue A perfect gift for fans of A Study in Drowning and A Theory of Dreaming and anyone who wants to embark on their own dark academia journey, this gorgeously illustrated novella collects ephemera from Effy and Preston as they remember the romance and prepare for a new chapter in their lives—together.

Les fonds marins sont un tombeau pour les rêves De retour à Caer-Isel, Effy est enfin libérée du roi des fées. Avec Preston, elle a révélé qu''Angharad Myrddin est la véritable autrice de son roman préféré, exposant l''imposture de l''écrivain chéri du Llyr, Emrys Myrddin. Désormais première femme à étudier à la faculté de lettres, Effy subit la pression constante d''un monde collégial qui n''attend que son échec. Tandis que les fantasmes d''Effy s''effondrent, Preston s''engage dans un projet secret avec le professeur Gosse, s''aventurant par-delà les frontières du réel. Il se met à rêver d''un palais sous la mer, d''un monde où il serait roi – des visions qui le hantent jusqu''au réveil. La guerre entre le Llyr et l''Argant menaçant d''exploser, les deux jeunes gens se retrouvent alors pris entre deux feux : Effy perd ses rêves et Preston se perd dans les siens. Mais les songes ne sont-ils jamais que des illusions ? Traduit de l''anglais par Michelle Charrier

Return to the immersive, lush, and dreamlike world of the instantly bestselling dark academia fantasy A Study in Drowning as the aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. This collector''s edition features stunning foil case design, antique-style endpapers, filigree cover, and gorgeous designed edges. All stories come to an end. Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university--and soon the entire nation--is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin''s legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king--visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams?

Entdecken Sie die Geschichten von 12 außergewöhnlichen Frauen, die es wagten, anders zu denken und die Welt für immer zu verändern! Seit Jahrhunderten stehen die Leistungen von Frauen in der Wissenschaft oft im Schatten. Sie sahen sich verschlossenen Türen, abweisenden Kollegen und einer Welt gegenüber, die von dem Vorurteil geprägt war, dass Genialität nur ein Geschlecht habe. Doch diese brillanten Pionierinnen ließen sich nicht beirren. Angetrieben von unstillbarer Neugier und unerschütterlicher Entschlossenheit durchbrachen sie Barrieren, machten bahnbrechende Entdeckungen und schrieben Geschichte. Dieses Buch ist eine Hommage an ihren Intellekt, ihre Entschlossenheit und ihren tiefgreifenden Einfluss. Tauchen Sie ein in die fesselnden Lebensgeschichten von: Marie Curie, die Frau, die Steine zum Leuchten brachte und als erste Person zwei Nobelpreise gewann. Ada Lovelace, das Mädchen, das die Zukunft sah und als erste Computerprogrammiererin gilt - ein Jahrhundert vor dem ersten Computer. Hedy Lamarr, die Filmstar-Erfinderin, deren geheime Technologie die Grundlage für WLAN und Bluetooth legte. Katherine Johnson, die Raketenmathematikerin, deren Berechnungen den Weg zum Mond ebneten. ...und viele weitere mutige Frauen, die von der Medizin bis zur Raumfahrt, von der Biologie bis zur Physik, die Grenzen des Möglichen neu definierten. Ihre Wege waren nicht immer einfach, aber ihre Geschichten sind eine inspirierende Einladung, über das Offensichtliche hinauszuschauen und nach der verborgenen Brillanz zu suchen, die in jeder Generation steckt. Dieses Buch ist ein Muss für alle, die sich für Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Frauenpower, MINT-Berufe oder inspirierende Biografien begeistern. Es ist ein Aufruf an Mädchen und junge Frauen, ihre Träume zu verfolgen und die Welt mit der Kraft ihrer Ideen zu verändern. Lassen Sie sich von diesen starken Frauen inspirieren und entdecken Sie, welche Möglichkeiten in uns allen stecken!

A holographic foil case, glitch-effect endpapers, custom designed edges, stunning foiled case, and exclusive bonus content make this limited deluxe edition of Fable for the End of the World a must-have for fans of dystopian romance like The Last of Us and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, from Ava Reid, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning. By encouraging massive accumulations of debt from its underclass, a single corporation, Caerus, controls all aspects of society. Inesa lives with her brother in a half-sunken town where they scrape by running a taxidermy shop. Unbeknownst to Inesa, their cruel and indolent mother has accrued an enormous debt--enough to qualify one of her children for Caerus''s livestreamed assassination spectacle: the Lamb''s Gauntlet. Melinoë is a Caerus assassin, trained to track and kill the sacrificial Lambs. The product of neural reconditioning and physiological alteration, she is a living weapon, known for her cold brutality and deadly beauty. She has never failed to assassinate one of her marks. When Inesa learns that her mother has offered her as a sacrifice, at first she despairs--the Gauntlet is always a bloodbath for the impoverished debtors. But she''s had years of practice surviving in the apocalyptic wastes, and with the help of her hunter brother she might stand a chance of staying alive. For Melinoë, this is a game she can''t afford to lose. Despite her reputation for mercilessness, she is haunted by painful flashbacks. After her last Gauntlet, where she broke down on livestream, she desperately needs redemption. As Mel pursues Inesa across the wasteland, both girls begin to question everything: Inesa wonders if there''s more to life than survival, while Mel wonders if she''s capable of more than killing. And both wonder if, against all odds, they might be falling in love.

"Entering a contest to redesign late author Emrys Myrddin''s estate, aspiring architect Effy Sayre arrives at Hiraeth Manor where she meets a stodgy young literature scholar who draws her into a battle against dark forces--both mortal and magical--that threatens to consume them both"--BTCat.

Elle connaît cette histoire : son regard rend les hommes fous. Elle sait qu''elle va être mariée à une brute venue d''Écosse qui ne rend jamais les armes. Elle sait que la cour hostile qu''il lui fera sera emprunte de soupçons. Elle sait qu''elle devra utiliser toute sa ruse et sa magie pour survivre. Elle sait que ce Macbeth cache lui aussi des secrets. Ce qu''elle ne sait pas, c''est qu''une prophétie pèse sur les épaules de son mari comme une armure encombrante. Ce qu''elle ne sait pas, c''est que sa magie à elle, est plus grande et plus dangereuse encore, et qu''elle menacera l''ordre du monde. Elle ne le sait pas encore. Mais cela viendra. Traduit de l''anglais par Pierre-Paul Durastanti " Lady Macbeth ne réécrit pas l''histoire de Shakespeare, mais l''ouvre en deux pour en révéler tous les secrets. Je n''ai pas pu détourner le regard.'' Alix E. Harrow, autrice des Dix mille portes de January " Lady Macbeth est un roman sculpté au scalpel, révélant à la perfection les parts les plus sombres des relations humaines, ainsi que l''émotion cathartique la plus brillante. Une réécriture triomphale.'' Shelley Parker-Chan, autrice de Celle qui devint le soleil "Écrit avec finesse et débordant d''imagination, Lady Macbeth est une hallucination fiévreuse aux dents acérées.'' Hannah Whitten, autrice de The Foxglove King

Do you feel like you shine with your own light? Of course you do! You are unique and unrepeatable, and this book is your compass to discover it. Embark on a world full of inspiring stories of girls who, like you, once doubted themselves, but found the strength to shine. You will meet scientists, artists, athletes and many more who challenged stereotypes and fought for their dreams. Do you face obstacles and challenges? You are not alone! In this book you will find tools to: Believe in yourself: Discover the power you carry within and learn to silence negative voices. Face your fears: Develop the courage to overcome any obstacle. Be authentic: Learn to love and accept yourself for who you are, with all your strengths and weaknesses. Raise your voice: Discover the importance of expressing yourself freely and defending what you believe in. Build healthy relationships: Surround yourself with people who support and inspire you to be the best version of yourself. Are you ready to become the best version of yourself? Start your journey now with Believe in Yourself! This book is perfect for: Girls between 8 and 12 years old Individual or read aloud Birthday, Christmas or any special occasion gift Mothers, fathers and educators who want to inspire girls Don''t wait any longer! Awaken the power within you and become the superheroine of your own story!

Effy odmalička prenasledovali vidiny Kráľa víl. Útechu našla iba na stránkach epického diela Angharad. Cíti, že vypracovanie návrhu rekonštrukcie autorovho sídla je jej osud. Zdá sa však, že je to nesplniteľná úloha, obyvatelia domu majú navyše od vľúdnosti ďaleko. Spozná tu i mladého študenta literatúry Prestona. Spolu skúmajú autorove listy a denníky, a postupne zisťujú, že nemôžu veriť nikomu a ničomu. Proti nim totiž stoja smrteľné a magické temné sily – a pravda ich oboch môže priviesť do záhuby.

Get ready to be inspired by amazing women who changed the world! This book is filled with true stories of brilliant women who dared to dream and changed science forever. More than just a collection of tales, it''s a celebration of courage, curiousity, and the power of a determined mind.

A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval. A monster with unquenchable appetites... Marlinchen and her two sisters live with their wizard father in a city shifting from magic to industry. As Oblya''s last true witches, she and her sisters are little more than a tourist trap as they treat their clients with archaic remedies and beguile them with nostalgic charm. Marlinchen spends her days divining secrets in exchange for rubles and trying to placate her tyrannical, xenophobic father, who keeps his daughters sequestered from the outside world. But at night, Marlinchen and her sisters sneak out to enjoy the city''s amenities and revel in its thrills, particularly the recently established ballet theater, where Marlinchen meets a dancer who quickly captures her heart. As Marlinchen''s late-night trysts grow more fervent and frequent, so does the threat of her father''s rage and magic. And while Oblya flourishes with culture and bustles with enterprise, a monster lurks in its midst, borne of intolerance and resentment and suffused with old-world power. Caught between history and progress and blood and desire, Marlinchen must draw upon her own magic to keep her city safe and find her place within it.

The last magic practitioners in their small town, and living in house filled with monsters, Marlinchen and her family are both loved and reviled by the townsfolk they work to cure. Their father, cursed to never be satisfied, keeps a tight grip on his daughters; their freedoms, virtues and powers under his control. But when, chafing at his restrictions, the sisters sneak out to attend the theatre and they hear of two men found dead, rumoured to have been brutally ripped apart, Marlinchen is soon drawn into a situation she never could have dreamed, and that will reveal secrets she''ll wish she never discovered. After all, can you ever be truly free from the monster that lives inside yourself?

In the vein of Naomi Novik’s New York Times bestseller Spinning Silver and Katherine Arden’s national bestseller The Bear and the Nightingale, this unforgettable debut— inspired by Hungarian history and Jewish mythology—follows a young pagan woman with hidden powers and a one-eyed captain of the Woodsmen as they form an unlikely alliance to thwart a tyrant. In her forest-veiled pagan village, Évike is the only woman without power, making her an outcast clearly abandoned by the gods. The villagers blame her corrupted bloodline—her father was a Yehuli man, one of the much-loathed servants of the fanatical king. When soldiers arrive from the Holy Order of Woodsmen to claim a pagan girl for the king’s blood sacrifice, Évike is betrayed by her fellow villagers and surrendered. But when monsters attack the Woodsmen and their captive en route, slaughtering everyone but Évike and the cold, one-eyed captain, they have no choice but to rely on each other. Except he’s no ordinary Woodsman—he’s the disgraced prince, Gáspár Bárány, whose father needs pagan magic to consolidate his power. Gáspár fears that his cruelly zealous brother plans to seize the throne and instigate a violent reign that would damn the pagans and the Yehuli alike. As the son of a reviled foreign queen, Gáspár understands what it’s like to be an outcast, and he and Évike make a tenuous pact to stop his brother. As their mission takes them from the bitter northern tundra to the smog-choked capital, their mutual loathing slowly turns to affection, bound by a shared history of alienation and oppression. However, trust can easily turn to betrayal, and as Évike reconnects with her estranged father and discovers her own hidden magic, she and Gáspár need to decide whose side they’re on, and what they’re willing to give up for a nation that never cared for them at all.