New Releases by Kendare Blake

The heart pounding conclusion to bestselling author Kendare Blake''s epic fantasy duology about love, honour and sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Stephanie Garber. REED IS NOW OFFICIALLY A MEMBER OF THE IMMORTAL ORDER OF THE ARISTENE. And she’s not just any Aristene, but a Glorious Death. Reed guides only those heroes whose price for victory on the battlefield is their lives. It is a heavy burden, but she throws herself into the role in the hope of forgetting the prince she loved and betrayed. When fellow Aristene Lyonene is summoned to guide a princess to a glorious marriage, Reed sees an opportunity for a simpler mission and they secretly arrange for Reed to go in her place. But she arrives to find that Prince Hestion is one of the suitors. Now, Reed faces the ultimate battle: can she carry out her duties or will she yield to the desires of her heart? Praise for Champion of Fate: ‘One of the best fantasy authors writing today’ Erin A. Craig, author of The Thirteenth Child ‘A breathtaking new fantasy that’s going to sweep you away and leave you wanting more’ Katharine Corr, co-author of Daughter of Darkness ‘A gripping tale full of heart-racing battles, sisterly love and found family’ Ann Sei Lin, author of the Rebel Skies trilogy

AN INDIE NEXT PICK! 13 SCARY STORIES. 13 AUTHORS OF COLOR. 13 TIMES WE SURVIVED... THE FIRST KILL. The White Guy Dies First includes thirteen scary stories by all-star contributors and this time, the white guy dies first. Killer clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who got bored. Friendly cannibals, impossible slashers, and the dead who don’t stay dead.... A museum curator who despises “diasporic inaccuracies.” A sweet girl and her diary of happy thoughts. An old house that just wants friends forever.... These stories are filled with ancient terrors and modern villains, but go ahead, go into the basement, step onto the old plantation, and open the magician’s mystery box because this time, the white guy dies first. Edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker, including stories from bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming contributors: Adiba Jaigirdar, Alexis Henderson, Chloe Gong, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, H. E. Edgmon, Kalynn Bayron, Karen Strong, Kendare Blake, Lamar Giles, Mark Oshiro, Naseem Jamnia, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Terry J. Benton-Walker. A collection you’ll be dying to talk about... if you survive it. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake comes a new epic duology following a young woman’s training to shepherd a princely hero to victory. Perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Stephanie Garber. TO BE AN ARISTENE IS TO GIVE UP YOUR MORTAL LIFE AND TO BE GRANTED A NEW ONE. ''I would follow Kendare Blake into any world she creates.'' Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of The Isles of the Gods The Aristene is a mythical order of female warriors. While heroes are the ones immortalized in legends, it’s the Aristene who guide their paths to victory. They are the Heromakers. Reed – an orphan raised by the order – has always dreamed of taking her place beside her sisters-in-arms. To do that, she must help her first hero achieve glory on the battlefield. Nothing is going to stop Reed. Until, that is, she is assigned the fiery and infuriating Prince Hestion. As their alliance turns into something more, she starts to question the true cost of becoming an Aristene. With battle looming, Reed must make an impossible choice – her hero or her order. Readers are loving Champion of Fate: ‘PHENOMENAL ��THE CHARACTERS the story plot THE PACE’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The fantasy novel for all the horse girls. And I mean that in the most positive of ways’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘BEAUTIFUL!! I absolutely loved this even though it hurt my heart so much’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The characters are spot on, the story is creative, and the world-building is beautiful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘if you’re just looking for an epic fantasy read with found family, slow burn forbidden romance, battles, and amazing characters - check this one out!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this book and was loathe to put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best YA books I have read in a long, LONG, time!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This has gorgeous found families and diverse female powerful characters!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Frankie Rosenberg est la toute première sorcière-Tueuse au monde, mais elle n’a pas encore trouvé le juste équilibre entre sa vie privée et ses devoirs mystiques. L’explosion mortelle qui s’est produite lors de la retraite annuelle des Tueuses l’a profondément affectée, même si de nouvelles preuves semblent indiquer qu’il y a bel et bien des survivantes. Et malgré sa victoire face à son tout premier grand méchant, Frankie se rend bien vite compte que ce n’était qu’un échauffement. Des forces maléfiques plus dangereuses encore commencent à se mettre en mouvement. La bouche de l’Enfer s’est réveillée et invite tous ses vieux amis. Des portails s’ouvrent entre New Sunnydale et d’autres dimensions. Et le Scooby-gang fait face à de nombreux démons, qu’ils soient réels, métaphoriques ou terriblement canons. C’est dans ce tumulte qu’une oracle prédit l’arrivée prochaine d’un nouvel ennemi : l’Ombre. Serait-elle à l’origine de l’attaque contre les Tueuses ? Et compte-t-elle s’en prendre à Frankie ?

A brand-new reimagining of the Buffy universe, this YA series by New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake (Three Dark Crowns) features the next generation of Scoobies and Slayers who must defeat a powerful new evil. "A worthy successor to the Slayer stories." —Booklist (starred review for In Every Generation) Into every generation, a slayer is born. One girl in all the world . . . sort of. Frankie Rosenberg is the world''s first slayer-witch, but she doesn''t have that slay-life balance figured out just yet. She''s still reeling from the deadly explosion at the anual slayer retreat—and new evidence that some slayers may have survived. And while she''s defeated her first Big Bad, Frankie soon realizes it was just a warm-up act. Bigger, badder forces of evil are just getting started. The Hellmouth has been reawakened and its calling old friends home. Portals are opening between Sunnydale and other dimensions. And the Scooby Gang has too many demons to contend with—real, metaphorical, and sometimes absurdly hot. Then an oracle warns of a new foe on its way: the Darkness. Could this be what attacked the slayers? And is it coming for Frankie? New York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake takes readers back to the demon capital of the world in this sequel to In Every Generation.

A brand-new reimagining of the Buffy universe, this YA series by New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake (Three Dark Crowns) features the next generation of Scoobies and Slayers who must defeat a powerful new evil. Return to Sunnydale in a brand-new series by New York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake, set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Frankie Rosenberg wasn''t yet alive when her mom, Willow, her aunt Buffy, and the original Scooby Gang destroyed the Hellmouth and saved the world from the First Evil. These days, life in New Sunnydale is blissfully quiet. Frankie is just trying to survive her sophomore year at the rebuilt high school and use her budding magical powers to make the world a better place. But that world is suddenly plunged into danger when the slayer community is the target of a deadly attack, leaving the future of the line uncertain. Then Frankie discovers she''s sort of freakishly strong. Oh, and there''s something Willow never told her about her true identity. Cue the opening credits. Quicker than she can carve a stake, Frankie discovers there''s more to saving the world than witty one-liners and stupid hot demons. now everyone looks to her for answers, but speaking up has never been her strong suit. And it''s hard to be taken seriously when your mom is such a powerful witch she almost ended the world once, while your greatest magic trick is recycling. Despite the many challenges standing in her way, Frankie must assemble her own bumbling Scooby Gang, get dressed up in Buffy''s (vintage ''90s) clothes, and become a new slayer for a new generation—before whatever came for the rest of the slayers comes for her next. “A worthy successor to the Slayer stories.” –Booklist Starred Review

Léto 1958 – americký Středozápad sužuje série podivných vražd. Oběti jsou nacházeny v autech, domech, dokonce i ve vlastních postelích. Jejich těla jsou bez kapky krve a krev není ani nikde okolo. 19. září 1958 – na statku v Minesotě je zmasakrována rodina Carlsonových. Uprostřed těl je nalezena patnáctiletá Marie Catherine Haleová, od hlavy až k patě zbrocená krví. Vypadá to, že jako jediná přežila, jenže pak se ukáže, že krev není její. Michael Jensen – syn místního šerifa, sní o práci žurnalisty v prestižních novinách. Nikdy by ho nenapadlo, že případ, který může nakopnout jeho kariéru mu spadne do klína v jeho rodném zapadákově. Marie se totiž rozhodne, že to bude právě on, komu se svěří s tím, co se na statku odehrálo... Zatímco Marie vypráví svou verzi příběhu, je na Michaelovi, aby zjistil pravdu. Co se skutečně stalo tu noc, kdy byli Carlsonovi zabiti? A jak se mezi všemi těly ocitla tato dívka? Geniální thriller od autorky série Tři temné koruny.

* Indie Next List Pick * Indie Bestseller * Sixteen bloodless bodies. Two teenagers. One impossible explanation. In this edge-of-your-seat mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake, the truth is as hard to believe as it is to find. Summer 1958. A gruesome killer plagues the Midwest, leaving behind a trail of bodies completely drained of blood. Michael Jensen, an aspiring journalist whose father happens to be the town sheriff, never imagined that the Bloodless Murders would come to his backyard. Not until the night the Carlson family was found murdered in their home. Marie Catherine Hale, a diminutive fifteen-year-old, was discovered at the scene—covered in blood. She is the sole suspect in custody. Michael didn''t think that he would be part of the investigation, but he is pulled in when Marie decides that he is the only one she will confess to. As Marie recounts her version of the story, it falls to Michael to find the truth: What really happened the night that the Carlsons were killed? And how did one girl wind up in the middle of all these bodies?

Der fulminante Abschluss der »New York Times«-Bestsellersaga: Teil 3 und 4 des Fantasy-Epos um den Kampf der Königinnen vereint in einem Buch! Ihr ganzes Leben wurden die drei Schwestern Katharine, Mirabella und Arsinoe ausgebildet, um eines Tages den Schwarzen Thron zu besteigen. Doch wer die Krone tragen wird, entscheidet ein harter Wettkampf, den nur eine von ihnen gewinnen kann ... Band 3: Die Kriegerin Ihr Leben lang hat Katharine auf diesen Moment gewartet: Sie hat den Kampf um den Thron gewonnen und trägt die Krone des Reichs Fennbirn. Doch ihre Herrschaft wird angefochten – es gibt Gerüchte, ihre Schwestern seien noch am Leben und warteten nur darauf, Katharine zu stürzen. Tatsächlich haben Mirabella und Arsinoe überlebt. Sie verstecken sich auf dem Festland und werden dort von einer unheimlichen Vision heimgesucht: Die legendäre Blaue Königin weist sie an, nach Fennbirn zurückzukehren, um ihr Schicksal zu erfüllen ... Band 4: Die Göttin Der Krieg hat die drei Königinnen Mirabella, Katherine und Arsinoe vor schreckliche Herausforderungen gestellt. Auf Arsinoe lastet ein Fluch, und dennoch muss sie alles geben, um den bedrohlichen Nebel aufzuhalten, der die Insel zu verschlingen droht. Derweil ist Mirabella aufgebrochen, um unter dem Banner des Friedens an den Hof von Königin Katharine zu ziehen. Diese sehnt sich nach der Bindung, die ihre beiden Schwestern vereint, gleichzeitig will sie dem Waffenstillstand keinesfalls zustimmen. Doch nur, wenn die drei Schwestern zusammenstehen, können sie das Geheimnis ihrer blutrünstigen Göttin lüften – und dabei werden Feinde zu Freunden, Freunde zu Feinden und Königinnen zu Legenden. »Ein Fantasy-Epos wie ein opulent ausgestaltetes Märchen, zart und brutal, mit viel Gift und tapferen tierischen Helfern.« Brigitte Enthält die Romane »Die Kriegerin« (Teil 3) und »Die Göttin« (Teil 4). Ebenfalls als Doppelband (Teil 1 und 2) erhältlich: »Der Schwarze Thron. Die Kriegerin / Die Göttin«, 978-3-7341-6187-2

Po hrozivém střetu s královnou Katharine leží povstání v troskách. Julesina kletba se vymkne kontrole a je pouze na Arsinoe, aby našla lék. Mirabella totiž zmizela. Když se však objeví s nabídkou příměří, Katharine zatouží po její blízkosti. Mrtvé královny však varují: Opatrně, Mirabelle se nedá věřit. Tři sestry povstanou, aby bojovaly. Historie Fennbirnu vydá svá tajemství. A osud celého ostrova je tam, kde byl vždy – v rukou jeho královen.

Der fulminante Abschluss der »New York Times«-Bestsellersaga: An diesem Buch kommt kein Fan von Kendare Blake vorbei! Der Krieg hat nicht nur die Insel Fennbirn in Schutt und Asche gelegt, sondern auch ihre drei Königinnen, die Schwestern Mirabella, Katherine und Arsinoe, vor schreckliche Herausforderungen gestellt. Auf Arsinoe lastet ein Fluch, und dennoch muss sie alles geben, um den bedrohlichen Nebel aufzuhalten, der die Insel zu verschlingen droht und ihrer aller Ende bedeuten würde. Derweil ist Mirabella aufgebrochen, um unter dem Banner des Friedens an den Hof von Königin Katharine zu ziehen. Diese sehnt sich insgeheim nach der Bindung, die ihre beiden Schwestern vereint, gleichzeitig will sie dem Waffenstillstand keinesfalls zustimmen. Doch nur, wenn die drei Schwestern zusammenstehen, können sie das Geheimnis ihrer blutrünstigen Göttin lüften – und dabei werden Feinde zu Freunden, Freunde zu Feinden und Königinnen zu Legenden. Alle Bände der »Der Schwarze Thron«-Saga: Die Schwestern Die Königin Die Kriegerin Die Göttin Die jungen Königinnen (E-Book) Die Orakelkönigin (E-Book)

Královna Katharina čekala na korunu celý život. Když ji však teď konečně má, královstvím se šíří nespokojené hlasy. Navíc si není jistá, zda její dvě sestry zemřely, nebo pro ni představují hrozbu. Mirabella a Arsinoe jsou skutečně naživu, ale navštěvuje je přízrak proslulé Modré královny. Jules stojí před těžkou volbou: Má vést armádu proti Katharině? Chystá se povstání, s nímž má Modrá královna možná společného víc, než by kdokoli hádal... nebo čekal.

In the final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns series, an all-out war is brewing—one that will pit sister against sister and dead against undead. After the grim confrontation with Queen Katharine, the rebellion lies in tatters. Jules’s legion curse has been unbound, and it is up to Arsinoe to find a cure, even as the responsibility of stopping the ravaging mist lies heavy on her shoulders, and her shoulders alone. Mirabella has disappeared. Katharine’s reign remains intact—for now. When Mirabella arrives, seemingly under a banner of truce, Katharine begins to yearn for the closeness that Mirabella and Arsinoe share. But as the two circle each other, the dead queens hiss caution—Mirabella is not to be trusted. In this conclusion to the Three Dark Crowns series, three sisters will rise to fight as the secrets of Fennbirn’s history are laid bare. Allegiances will shift. Bonds will be tested. But the fate of the island lies in the hands of its queens. It always has.

Uma rainha coroada, duas a caminho e uma completamente inesperada – a coroa foi ganha, mas a briga está longe de terminar.

Os brutais acontecimentos do Ano da Ascensão levaram a uma nova Rainha Coroada. Por toda a Ilha de Fennbirn, porém, fala-se na maldição daquela que foi escolhida pela Deusa para governar, e na possibilidade de suas irmãs ainda estarem vivas – algo que, pela ordem natural da ilha, jamais deveria acontecer.

No continente, as rainhas supostamente mortas lutam para construir um futuro longe de tudo que perderam. Mas a ilha as alcança na forma de visões da lendária Rainha Azul, morta há centenas de anos.

Ao mesmo tempo, a névoa que envolve Fennbirn parece ter se voltado contra seu próprio povo, que culpa a Rainha Coroada. Mas a rainha não está disposta a perder o que lutou tanto para conquistar – e sabe que pode contar com a ajuda de forças ocultas para se manter no poder. O que ela não conta, porém, é com uma quarta rainha, que desponta da revolta dos ilhéus.

Em meio a tantas incertezas, apenas uma coisa fica clara: não há como escapar dos desígnios da ilha.

Drei Schwestern. Drei magische Talente. Nur eine Krone. Das Jahr des Aufstiegs: Ihr ganzes Leben wurden die drei Schwestern ausgebildet, um eines Tages zu regieren. Doch wer die Krone tragen wird, entscheidet ein harter Wettkampf, den nur eine von ihnen gewinnen kann. Game of Crowns – Jetzt die ersten beiden Teile des Fantasy-Epos um den Kampf der Königinnen in einem eBook! Band 1: Die Schwestern Sie sind Schwestern. Sie sind Drillinge, die Töchter der Königin. Jede von ihnen hat das Recht auf den Thron des Inselreichs Fennbirn, aber nur eine wird ihn besteigen können. Mirabella, Katharine und Arsinoe wurden mit verschiedenen magischen Talenten geboren ― doch nur, wer diese auch beherrscht, kann die anderen Schwestern besiegen und die Herrschaft antreten. Vorher aber müssen sie ein grausames Ritual bestehen. Es ist ein Kampf um Leben und Tod ― er beginnt in der Nacht ihres sechzehnten Geburtstages ... Band 2: Die Königin Mirabella, Katharine und Arsinoe sind Drillinge, jede eine Anwärterin auf den Thron der Insel Fennbirn. Ihr Reich verlangt nach einer neuen Königin – doch damit eine von ihnen die Herrschaft erlangen kann, muss sie ihre beiden Schwestern eigenhändig töten. Der Kampf um den Thron ist längst entbrannt, und jede Königin muss sich entscheiden, ob sie leben oder sterben will. Doch während zwei von ihnen noch gegen ihre Bestimmung rebellieren, schreckt die Dritte auf dem Weg zur Krone vor nichts zurück. »Es ist eine Geschichte – fernab von durchgekauten Fantasy-Klischees –, die den Leser in einen unwiderstehlichen Sog zieht.« (Hamburger Morgenpost)

Die Vorgeschichte zu "Der schwarze Thron" über die Kindheit der Königinnen von Fennbirn. Es gab eine Zeit, in der Mirabella, Arsinoe und Katharine noch nicht alles dafür getan hätten, den Thron zu erringen. Eine Zeit, in der sie nicht von rivalisierenden Herrscherhäusern darauf trainiert wurden, ihre Schwestern zu töten. Eine Zeit, in der sie einfach Schwestern waren. Dies ist die Geschichte der drei Königinnen bevor sie getrennt wurden, als sie sich noch lieben und beschützen durften. Und es ist die Geschichte ihrer Trennung, die Geschichte wie sie zu Rivalinnen bis auf den Tod wurden ...

První díl temné fantasy série plné vášní a intrik. Na ostrově Fennbrinu se v každé generaci rodí trojčata – tři královny, rovnocenné dědičky trůnu. Mirabella ovládá živly. Lusknutím prstů dokáže přivolat plameny nebo prudkou bouři. Katharina může pozřít nejprudší jedy, aniž by ji zabolelo břicho. Arsinoe zase umí vykouzlit nejrudější růži i krotit šelmy. Každá z nich je jedinečná, ale jen ta nejlepší může získat korunu. V den jejich šestnáctin proto začíná souboj. A hrát se bude na život a na smrt.

Další část románové young adult fantasy ságy vypráví o dalších osudech tří královských dcer, které mezi sebou bojují na život a na smrt. Nástupnický rok započal úžasnými slavnostmi, které se staly předzvěstí měsíců, jež mají rozhodnout o budoucím osudu ostrova Fennbirn a jeho obyvatel. Nikdo neví, která ze sester se nakonec ujme trůnu. Všem se ještě před nedávnem zdálo, že Katharine nemá proti sestrám šanci, ale nyní se misky vah překlopily a ona získala nad sestrami převahu. Má však naději na štěstí, když jejími žilami proudí jed? Mirabella byla dlouho považována za jasnou následnici, nyní však stěží dokáže ochránit ty, které miluje. Arsinoe se zase učí, jak ovládnout nově získané schopnosti, s jejichž pomocí chce říši vrátit ztracený klid. Která z nich se nakonec stane královnou a budoucí matkou příští generace dcer Fennbirnu?

Drie koninklijke zusjes, maar op de troon is maar plaats voor één koningin...Op het eiland Fennbirn wordt elke generatie een drieling geboren – drie koninginnen, alle drie erfgenaam van de troon en alle drie in het bezit van een bijzondere kracht. Mirabella kan met een knip van haar vingers vlammen doen oplaaien en hevige stormen ontketenen. Katherine kan zonder blikken of blozen het dodelijkste gif doorslikken zonder ziek te worden, en Arsinoe, zo gaat het gerucht, kan de mooiste bloemen laten bloeien en wilde leeuwen temmen met één enkele blik. Maar aangezien er maar één van hen gekroond kan worden, moeten de zussen de strijd met elkaar aangaan. Op de nacht van hun zestiende verjaardag, begint het gevecht. En dat is niet zomaar een spelletje, maar een gevecht op leven en dood...‘Prachtig en bloederig, teder en gewelddadig, en bovenal compleet verslavend.’ Kirkus Reviews‘Fantasy op z’n best.’ Booklist‘Koninginnen is een hardvochtig en origineel fantasyverhaal. Ik heb geen idee hoe het af gaat lopen met deze drie zusjes, maar ik ben echt zeer benieuwd!’ Marissa Meyer, auteur van The Lunar Chronicles

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series introduces readers to the Oracle Queen in this riveting prequel novella. Fans of the series will be enthralled with Queen Elsabet’s genesis, riveted by her madness, and compelled by her tragic—and bloody—reign. Triplet queens born on the island of Fennbirn can be many things: Elementals. Poisoners. Naturalists. If an oracle queen is born, however, one with the gift of sight, she’s immediately drowned, extinguishing her chance at ever taking the throne. But that’s not how it always was. This cautionary practice started long ago, with Queen Elsabet—the legendary, and last, oracle queen—whose reign was tinged with blood and horror. Paranoid, ruthless, and utterly mad, Elsabet’s mistrust led to the senseless slaying of three entire houses of innocent people. At least, that’s the unchallenged tale carried down from generation to generation. But what really happened? Discover the true story behind the queen who, though born with the gift of sight, could not foresee her swift and sudden fall from power . . . until it was too late. Don''t miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake delivers two Three Dark Crowns prequel novellas fans won’t want to miss! Together in print for the first time in this paperback bind-up, the dazzling prequels to the Three Dark Crowns series are finally available for fans to have and to (literally) hold. Uncover the sisters’ origins, dive deep into the catastrophic reign of the Oracle Queen, and reveal layers of Fennbirn’s past, hidden until now. The Young Queens Get a glimpse of triplet queens Mirabella, Arsinoe, and Katharine during a short period of time when they protected and loved one another. From birth until their claiming ceremonies, this is the story of the three sisters’ lives…before they were at stake. The Oracle Queen Everyone knows the legend of Elsabet, the Oracle Queen. The one who went mad. The one who orchestrated a senseless, horrific slaying of three entire houses. But what really happened? Discover the true story behind the queen who could foresee the future…just not her own downfall.

In this must-read prequel to Kendare Blake’s New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns, the queens’ origin story is revealed. It’s a pre-crown lowdown of Fennbirn’s ruling class. Mirabella, Arsinoe, and Katharine weren''t always scheming to murder each other. They weren''t always surrounded by rival foster families, each swearing to have their best interests at heart. And they weren''t always afraid of being unexpectedly attacked—by one of their own sisters, no less—in a way that could cost them their last breath. They used to be together. Just three sisters. Alone in a glen. This is the story of the three queens—after they were born, before they were separated, during the time when they all lived together, loved each other, and protected each other. Even as children, their personalities were starting to emerge—Mirabella was the responsible eldest; Arsinoe, the wild spitfire; and Katharine, the obedient youngest. It’s also the story of the day they were torn apart, and the several years that follow. From birth to eleven years old, this is a rare glimpse of the queens'' lives…before they were at stake. Don''t miss any of the Three Dark Crowns books, including Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series! Want to read more about Fennbirn’s history? Check out The Oracle Queen, the tragic story of the legendary last Queen with the gift of sight!

The electrifying sequel to The New York Times-bestselling Three Dark Crowns "Gorgeous and bloody, tender and violent, precise, and passionate; above all, completely addicting." Kirkus Reviews on Three Dark Crowns The battle for the crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail? With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before. Arsinoe, after discovering the truth about her powers, must figure out how to make her secret talent work in her favour without anyone finding out. And Mirabella, once thought to be the strongest sister of all and the certain Queen Crowned, faces attacks like never before - ones that put those around her in danger that she can''t seem to prevent. In One Dark Throne, the enthralling sequel to Kendare Blake''s The New York Times-bestselling Three Dark Crowns, Fennbirn''s deadliest queens must face the one thing standing in their way of the crown: each other. MORE PRAISE FOR THREE DARK CROWNS "a brutal and inventive fantasy that is as addictive as it is horrifying ... I''m salivating like poisoners at a feast to find out what will happen next." Marissa Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles "With exquisite world building and luminous detail, this is high fantasy at its best." Booklist (starred review) "The opener to a pitch-black epic fantasy series. Blake has constructed an insular, matriarchal society from convincing intimate details, vivid, complicated characters, [and] sumptuous, poetic prose. Gorgeous and bloody, tender and violent, precise, and passionate; above all, completely addicting." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Platz 1 der New-York-Bestsellerliste! Mirabella, Katharine und Arsinoe sind Drillinge, jede eine Anwärterin auf den Thron der Insel Fennbirn. Ihr Reich verlangt nach einer neuen Königin – doch damit eine von ihnen die Herrschaft erlangen kann, muss sie ihre beiden Schwestern eigenhändig töten. Der Kampf um den Thron ist längst entbrannt, und jede Königin muss sich entscheiden, ob sie leben oder sterben will. Doch während zwei von ihnen noch gegen ihre Bestimmung rebellieren, schreckt die Dritte auf dem Weg zur Krone vor nichts zurück. Drei Schwestern. Drei magische Talente. Nur eine Krone. Platz 1 der New-York-Times-Bestsellerliste! Game of Crowns — Der Kampf der Königinnen

#1 New York Times bestseller! In this enthralling sequel to Kendare Blake’s New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns, Fennbirn’s deadliest queens must face the one thing standing in their way of the crown: each other. The battle for the crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail? With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before. Arsinoe, after discovering the truth about her powers, must figure out how to make her secret talent work in her favor without anyone finding out. And Mirabella, once thought to be the strongest sister of all and the certain Queen Crowned, faces attacks like never before—ones that put those around her in danger she can’t seem to prevent. Don''t miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series!

Düster und unglaublich fantasievoll: Der Fantasy-Bestseller aus den USA! Sie sind Schwestern. Sie sind Drillinge, die Töchter der Königin. Jede von ihnen hat das Recht auf den Thron des Inselreichs Fennbirn, aber nur eine wird ihn besteigen können. Mirabella, Katharine und Arsinoe wurden mit verschiedenen magischen Talenten geboren — doch nur, wer diese auch beherrscht, kann die anderen Schwestern besiegen und die Herrschaft antreten. Vorher aber müssen sie ein grausames Ritual bestehen. Es ist ein Kampf um Leben und Tod — er beginnt in der Nacht ihres sechzehnten Geburtstages ... Drei Schwestern. Drei magische Talente. Nur eine Krone. Platz 2 der New-York-Times-Bestsellerliste Game of Crowns — Der Kampf der Königinnen

New York Times Bestseller * New York Public Library Best Book of 2016 * Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016 * Kirkus Best Book of the Year Fans of acclaimed author Kendare Blake’s Anna Dressed in Blood will devour Three Dark Crowns, the first book in a dark and inventive fantasy series about three sisters who must fight to the death to become queen. In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of lions. But becoming the Queen Crowned isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it’s not just a game of win or lose…it’s life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins. The last queen standing gets the crown. Don''t miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series!

"La ville est plus hantée que je ne l'aurais cru. Une énergie macabre fourmille dans le sol, prête à éclore. Des mouvements imperceptibles ne cessent d'attirer mon attention. Je sais que, quelque part, se cache une âme si puissante qu'elle pourrait tuer par la seule force de son regard. Elle va essayer de me détruire. J'ai presque hâte de voir comment elle s'y prendra". Il s'appelle Thésée Cassio Lowood. Exterminer les fantômes, c'est sa mission. Elle s'appelle Anna Korlov, dite "Anna à la robe de sang". Il traque, chasse, tue, sans remords ; on ne sort pas vivant de la maison qu'elle hante depuis qu'elle a été assassinée. Pour lui, elle est une déesse de la mort ; pour elle, il est une proie comme les autres. Pourtant, elle a décidé l'épargner. Voici le premier tome d'une trilogie aux accents gothiques, une histoire addictive et originale qui vous fera frissonner.

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