New Releases by Kiersten White

Welcome to the dark. It has very sharp teeth. Based on the internationally bestselling comic series, with millions of copies in print,? the first full-length novel from the terrifying world of Something Is Killing the Children – a stunning collaboration between Eisner-winning co-creator James Tynion IV and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White As a Black Mask, Erica Slaughter has a very straightforward job: find the monster, kill the monster, then do it all again. But when she arrives in Badwater, Idaho, nothing is simple. She can’t determine whether the horrific killer of a twelve-year-old was a bear, a person, or something much worse. Complicating matters is the charismatic doomsday preacher who is quickly leading the small town to the verge of hysteria. If Erica wants to save the surviving children, she has to figure out which kid’s fears might have summoned a monster – and fast. Erica must get to the truth before the Order and the town come to the same conclusion: to stop the monster, you have to kill the girl. Hope Is a Knife is a chilling, original tale in SIKTC lore, where monsters are real and only the hunters of the Order of St. George are equipped to challenge them. Whether or not you’ve already devoured the Eisner Award–winning comics, this standalone vision of supernatural horror is a thrill ride of the highest order.

Explore the darkest corners of the Star Wars galaxy in this chilling horror-themed middle grade novel by New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White. Pursued by Imperial forces, a young girl named Bia must flee her home planet of Coruscant and find her mother. All the time, she is hunted by a figure in black, a presence more horrifying than she has ever encountered before. Can Bia escape—and what does she have that the Empire wants so badly? Horror readers and Star Wars fans of all ages will thrill to this fright-filled middle grade novel.

An obsession with an immortal serial killer entangles a vampire hunter’s daughter in a sapphic romance in this enthralling gothic fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lucy Undying. “Grisly and electrifying, innovating and moving . . . Kiersten White never misses.”—Allison Saft, author of A Dark and Drowning Tide Anneke has a complicated relationship with her father, Abraham Van Helsing—doctor, scientist, and madman devoted to the study of vampires—until the night she comes home to find him murdered, with a surreally beautiful woman looming over his body. A woman who leaves no trace behind, other than the dreams and nightmares that now plague Anneke every night. Spurred by her desire for vengeance and armed with the latest forensic and investigatory techniques, Anneke puts together a team of detectives to catch this mysterious serial killer. Because her father isn’t the only inexplicable dead body. There’s a trail of victims across Europe, and Anneke is certain they’re all connected. But during the years spent relentlessly hunting the killer, Anneke keeps crucial evidence to herself: infuriatingly coy letters, addressed only to her, occasionally soaked in blood, and always signed Diavola. The closer Anneke gets to her devil, though, the less sense the world makes. Maybe her father wasn’t a madman after all. Diavola might be something much worse than a serial killer . . . and much harder to destroy. Yet as Anneke unearths more of Diavola’s tragic past, she suspects there’s still a heart somewhere in that undead body. A heart that beats for Anneke alone.

A vampire escapes the thrall of Dracula and embarks on her own search for self-discovery and true love in this epic and seductive gothic fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide. “Fiercely empowering and gloriously vengeful.”—Heather Walter, award-winning author of Malice A CRIMEREADS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Her name was written in the pages of someone else’s story: Lucy Westenra was one of Dracula’s first victims. But her death was only the beginning. Lucy rose from the grave a vampire and has spent her immortal life trying to escape from Dracula’s clutches—and trying to discover who she really is and what she truly wants. Her undead life takes an unexpected turn in twenty-first-century London, when she meets another woman, Iris, who is also yearning to break free from her past. Iris’s family has built a health empire based on a sinister secret, and they’ll do anything to stay in power. Lucy has long believed she would never love again. Yet she finds herself compelled by the charming Iris while Iris is equally mesmerized by the confident and glamorous Lucy. But their intense connection and blossoming love is threatened by outside forces. Iris’s mother won’t let go of her without a fight, and Lucy’s past still has fangs: Dracula is on the prowl once more. Lucy Westenra has been a tragically murdered teen, a lonesome adventurer, and a fearsome hunter, but happiness has always eluded her. Can she find the strength to destroy Dracula once and for all, or will her heart once again be her undoing?

VON EINER PRINZESSIN ERWARTET NIEMAND, DASS SIE BRUTAL IST ... ... und genau das spielt Lada Dragwyla in die Hände. Seit sie und ihr sanftmütiger jüngerer Bruder Radu aus ihrer walachischen Heimat gerissen und von ihrem Vater verlassen wurden, um am osmanischen Hof aufzuwachsen, weiß die Prinzessin, dass Rücksichtslosigkeit der Schlüssel zum Überleben ist. Sie und Radu sind dazu verdammt, Schachfiguren in einem bösen Spiel zu sein, in dem ein unsichtbares Schwert über jeder ihrer Bewegungen schwebt. Denn die Abstammung, die sie zu etwas Besonderem macht, macht sie gleichzeitig auch zur Zielscheibe. Lada hegt nichts als Verachtung für die Osmanen und plant ihre Rache für den Tag, an dem sie in die Walachei zurückkehren und ihr Geburtsrecht einfordern kann. Radu hingegen sehnt sich nur nach einem Ort, an dem er sich sicher fühlen kann. Und als sie Mehmed begegnen, dem so trotzigen wie einsamen Sohn des Sultans, der ein ganzes Land regieren soll, hat Radu das Gefühl, einen wahren Freund gefunden zu haben - und Lada fragt sich, ob sie endlich jemanden gefunden hat, der ihrer Leidenschaft würdig ist. Doch Mehmed ist der Erbe genau des Reiches, das Lada zu bekämpfen geschworen hat - und das Radu nun als seine Heimat betrachtet. Zusammen bilden Lada, Radu und Mehmed ein toxisches Dreieck, das die Bande der Liebe und Loyalität bis zum Zerreißen strapaziert.

Bei dieser Gameshow überlebt nur, wer das beste Versteck findet ... für alle Fans von »Squid Game«! Die Challenge: eine Woche lang in einem verlassenen Freizeitpark versteckt bleiben, ohne gefunden zu werden. Der Gewinn: genug Geld, um sein Leben zum Besseren zu verändern. Obwohl alle Teilnehmenden unbedingt gewinnen wollen, ist sich Mack sicher, dass sie siegen kann. Im Verstecktbleiben ist sie ein Profi: Das ist der Grund, warum sie noch lebt und ihre Familie nicht. Doch als die anderen nach und nach verschwinden, wird Mack klar, dass mit dieser Gameshow etwas nicht stimmt. Vielleicht ist der einzige Weg, ihrer aller Leben zu retten, aus den Verstecken zu kommen und gemeinsam zu kämpfen.

Book four in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author KIERSTEN WHITE. The electrifying penultimate adventure finds the Sinister-Winterbottoms at the manor of Mr. Frank and Dr. Stein! After escaping from Edgaren’t and Dr. Jay, the Sinister-Winterbottoms and their friends arrive at Stein Manor Science Camp. They all work together to distract the friendly teenage camp director so they can explore and look for clues about where their parents might be. Meanwhile, Theo and Alexander settle on a daring plan. They know exactly where Edgaren’t is going to be: coming for them, and the books. This time, they’ll be ready. This time, they’ll get answers. And this time, they won’t trust the adult in charge, which is easy enough when it’s enormous, lurking, unfriendly Mr. Frank. But as they get closer to opening the books and their parents’ histories, an unexpected foe is watching everything they do. . . . Fake volcanoes! Real sea caves! Strangely modified frogs! Startling betrayal! And a lightning-struck manor! all combine for the electrifying penultimate Sinister Summer adventure.

Úvodní kniha fantasy série ze světa artušovských legend. Ústřední postavou je tu netradičně pojatá princezna Ginevra. Kamelot vzkvétá a král Artuš má nakročeno k tomu, stát se legendou. Ne vše je ale tak idylické, jak by se na první pohled mohlo zdát, a ne všichni vnímají úspěchy mladého panovníka s nadšením. Ke království se stahuje temnota, která ohrožuje nejen Kamelot, ale i život samotného Artuše. Kouzelník Merlin proto vymyslí plán. Na Kamelot přivede krásnou princeznu Ginevru, aby se stala Artušovou ženou a zároveň ochránkyní. Přestože by však za svého nastávajícího položila život, má to jeden háček. Možná není tím, za koho je nucena se vydávat. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

«Una trama de suspense que combina elementos de El juego del calamar de Netflix con un ritmo que nos recuerda a Tiburón de Spielberg». –Booklist El desafío: esconderse durante una semana en un parque de atracciones abandonado y que no te pillen. El premio: dinero suficiente para cambiar tu vida y la de tus seres queridos. Todos los concursantes están desesperados por ganar, conseguir huir del pasado y hacerse con un futuro de ensueño. Pero Mack está convencida de que puede ganarles a todos. Solo tendrá que esconderse. Y en esto es una experta. Por eso ella está viva y su familia no. Sin embargo, cuando los participantes empiezan a desaparecer uno tras otro, Mack se da cuenta de que la disputa es aún más siniestra de lo que había imaginado, y que la única forma de sobrevivir es aunando fuerzas con algunos de sus compañeros. Catorce competidores. Siete días. Un parque de atracciones entero para esconderse, pero ninguna vía de escape. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION NATIONAL BESTSELLER A high-stakes hide-and-seek competition turns deadly in this dark supernatural thriller from New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White. “The suspenseful plot combines elements of Thomas Tryon’s classic Harvest Home, Netflix’s Squid Game, and the social commentary of Jordan Peele’s film oeuvre and mixes these with a revelatory pacing reminiscent of Spielberg’s Jaws.”—Booklist The challenge: Spend a week hiding in an abandoned amusement park and don’t get caught. The prize: enough money to change everything. Even though everyone is desperate to win—to seize a dream future or escape a haunting past—Mack is sure she can beat her competitors. All she has to do is hide, and she’s an expert at that. It’s the reason she’s alive and her family isn’t. But as the people around her begin disappearing one by one, Mack realizes that this competition is even more sinister than she imagined, and that together might be the only way to survive. Fourteen competitors. Seven days. Everywhere to hide but nowhere to run. Come out, come out, wherever you are.

The spooky summer adventures of the Sinister-Winterbottom twins continue in another gothic mystery: can Theo and Alexander solve the secret of the Sanguine Spa in the little Transylvania Mountains? The second book in the new Sinister Summer series by #1 NYT bestselling author Kiersten White, called "perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, Edward Gorey, and Roald Dahl," by Shelf Awareness. After leaving Fathoms of Fun, the kids are on their way to the next odd summer destination their aunt has chosen for them. This time, they find themselves dropped off at the Sanguine Spa in the “little Transylvania Mountains.” There they meet the owners: Mina, her mysterious little sister, Lucy (who is extremely pale, can’t go in the sunlight, and has an affinity for hanging upside down from the ceiling), and their intimidating guardian, the Count. When the Count sends all the children in the spa on a scavenger hunt, the Sinister-Winterbottoms use the excuse to snoop around and discover that this spa may be more than just eerie—it might also hold clues to what happened to their parents. When Wil starts to show vampiric symptoms, the twins resolve to investigate what’s really going on at the Sanguine Spa. The second book in the Sinister Summer series continues the adventures of the Sinister-Winterbottoms and their aunt who never saw a discount vacation destination she didn’t love.

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El 21 de mayo de 1980, Star Wars se volvió una verdadera saga con el lanzamiento de El Imperio Contraataca. Para honrar el cuadragésimo aniversario, cuarenta narradores recrean una escena icónica de la película a través de los ojos de un personaje secundario, desde héroes y villanos, hasta droides y criaturas de la galaxia. Desde otro punto de vista. El Imperio Contraataca reúne las contribuciones de autores de bestsellers y artistas que han marcado tendencias y son voces de la historia literaria de Star Wars: • AUSTIN WALKER explora la improbable asociación de un cazarrecompensas dengario y un IG-88 mientras persiguen a Han Solo. • HANK GREEN describe la vida de un naturalista al cuidado de tauntauns en el planeta helado de Hoth. • TRACY DEONN trata las oscuras profundidades de la cueva de Dagobah, donde Luke se enfrenta a una visión aterradora. • MARTHA WELLS revela el mundo de los clanes ugnaught que habitan en las profundidades de la Ciudad Nube. • MARK OSHIRO cuenta de nuevo el trágico relato de dolor y supervivencia de los wampas. • SETH DICKINSON se cuestiona sobre el costo de servir a un imperio despiadado mientras se encuentra en el puente de mando de una nave imperial rumbo su perdición. Además, muchos otros relatos hilarantes, angustiosos o sorprendentes de Tom Angleberger, Sarwat Chadda, S. A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Katie Cook, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Rob Hart, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R. F. Kuang, C. B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, John Jackson Miller, Michael Moreci, Daniel José Older, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Cavan Scott, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M. Valente, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub.

A middle-grade mystery series that''s spooky, creepy, and filled with gothic twists! Meet the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who solve mysteries at increasingly bizarre summer vacation destinations in the hopes of being reunited with their parents—or at the very least finally finding a good churro. “An absolute delight. If I have to die in a waterpark, I want to die in this one.”—Holly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince "Wickedly weird. . . . Will appeal to anyone who loved A Series of Unfortunate Events." —The New York Times Meet the Sinister-Winterbottoms: brave Theo, her timid twin, Alexander, and their older sister, Wil. They’re stuck for the summer with their Aunt Saffronia, who doesn’t know how often children need to eat and can’t use a smartphone, and whose feet never quite seem to touch the floor when she glides—er—walks. When Aunt Saffronia suggests a week pass to the Fathoms of Fun Waterpark, they hastily agree. But the park is even stranger than Aunt Saffronia. The waterslides look like gray gargoyle tongues. The employees wear creepy black dresses and deliver ominous messages. An impossible figure is at the top of the slide tower, people are disappearing, and suspicious goo is seeping into the wave pool. Something mysterious is happening at Fathoms of Fun, and it’s up to the twins to get to the bottom of it. The mystery, that is. NOT the wave pool. Definitely NOT the wave pool. But are Theo and Alexander out of their depth?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Celebrate the legacy of The Empire Strikes Back with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film featuring new perspectives from forty acclaimed authors. On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists: • Austin Walker explores the unlikely partnership of bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 as they pursue Han Solo. • Hank Green chronicles the life of a naturalist caring for tauntauns on the frozen world of Hoth. • Tracy Deonn delves into the dark heart of the Dagobah cave where Luke confronts a terrifying vision. • Martha Wells reveals the world of the Ugnaught clans who dwell in the depths of Cloud City. • Mark Oshiro recounts the wampa''s tragic tale of loss and survival. • Seth Dickinson interrogates the cost of serving a ruthless empire aboard the bridge of a doomed Imperial starship. Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Tom Angleberger, Sarwat Chadda, S. A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Katie Cook, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Rob Hart, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R. F. Kuang, C. B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, John Jackson Miller, Michael Moreci, Daniel José Older, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Cavan Scott, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M. Valente, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book—a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies’ longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate $100,000 to First Book and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children’s books—valued at $1,000,000—to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.

Llega la esperada secuela de El engaño de la princesa, de Kiersten White, una reinterpretación de la leyenda del rey Arturo. Kiersten White explora la naturaleza de la identidad, el inevitable coste del progreso y, por supuesto, la magia, el romance y la traición, por los que Ginebra sigue siendo la reina más famosa que jamás haya existido. La traición de Camelot es una lectura que deleita y atrapa al lector, y lo mantiene en vilo hasta que pueda conocer quién es quién en esta épica fantástica. TODO ES TAL Y COMO DEBE SER EN CAMELOT.El rey Arturo está expandiendo la influencia de su reino con la reina Ginebra a su lado. Sin embargo, cada noche, a la reina la atormentan sueños llenos de oscuridad y de un poder indescifrable. Puede que Ginebra haya aceptado su papel, pero sigue sin encontrar su lugar en ese mundo. Cuanto más se acerca a las personas que la rodean, a Brangien, que suspira por Isolda, su amor perdido; a Lancelot, que lucha por demostrar su valía como caballero de la reina; y a Arturo, que lo da todo por todos y, por lo tanto, nunca tiene suficiente para Ginebra, más cuenta se da de lo vacía que está. No tiene ni idea de quién era realmente antes de ser Ginebra. Cuanto más intenta proclamarse reina, más se pregunta si Mordred tenía razón y ella no pertenece a ese mundo. Nunca lo hará. Cuando un rescate sale mal provocando la muerte de alguien muy preciado, Ginebra regresa a Camelot, devastada, para enfrentarse a la mayor amenaza que ha llegado. No en forma de la Reina Oscura o de un ejército invasor, sino en forma de la hermana pequeña de la verdadera Ginebra. ¿SERÁ EL FIN DE SU ENGAÑO?¿Y A QUIÉN ESTÁ ENGAÑANDO REALMENTE?¿A CAMELOT O A SÍ MISMA?«La traición de Camelot es una lectura fascinante.» THE NERD DAILY«Deslumbrante. Un relato de magia y lealtad, cautivador y complejo, cuyo final dejará al lector con ganas de más.»Somaiya Daud, autora de la saga Mirage«El engaño de la princesa es mi retelling del rey Arturo favorito.»HYPABLE

Em sua viagem para o norte em direção à Rainha das Trevas, Guinevere cai nas mãos de inimigos. Como aliados, ela tem Lancelote, presa pela barreira mágica criada para proteger Camelot, e Arthur, afastado de seu reino e guiado por falsas promessas. Mas o maior perigo não é o que Guinevere poderá encontrar no caminho adiante, e sim aquilo que foi enterrado dentro dela. Jurando desvendar a verdade a respeito de seu passado, com ou sem a ajuda de Merlin, a jovem une-se à feiticeira Morgana e ao filho dela, Mordred. Com isso, Guinevere também terá de enfrentar os confusos e proibidos sentimentos que tem pelo rapaz. E Guinevere está determinada a colocar tudo em seu devido lugar, não importa o quão alto for o preço a ser pago. Ela deve enfrentar o mal crescente, deve recuperar um reino, deve desfazer os erros cometidos no passado... mesmo se tudo isso significar destruir a si mesma. Esta é a conclusão emocionante da aclamada trilogia arturiana de Kiersten White. A jovem Guinevere já foi uma intrusa, uma bruxa e uma rainha – mas o que significa, afinal, ser simplesmente uma garota?

The gripping conclusion to the acclaimed Arthurian fantasy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White finds Guinevere questioning everything—friends and enemies, good and evil, and, most of all, herself. While journeying north toward the Dark Queen, Guinevere falls into the hands of her enemies. Behind her are Lancelot, trapped on the other side of the magical barrier they created to protect Camelot, and Arthur, who has been led away from his kingdom, chasing after false promises. But the greatest danger isn’t what lies ahead of Guinevere—it’s what’s been buried inside her. Vowing to unravel the truth of her past with or without Merlin’s help, Guinevere joins forces with the sorceress Morgana and her son, Mordred—and faces the confusing, forbidden feelings she still harbors for him. When Guinevere makes an agonizing discovery about who she is and how she came to be, she finds herself with an impossible choice: fix a terrible crime, or help prevent war. Guinevere is determined to set things right, whatever the cost. To defeat a rising evil. To remake a kingdom. To undo the mistakes of the past...even if it means destroying herself. Guinevere has been a changeling, a witch, a queen—but what does it mean to be just a girl?

La Cazadora está en las calles, en la oscuridad, en la noche. La Cazadora camina junto a las criaturas que caza. Ella es parte de la oscuridad. Y cuando tú eres parte de la oscuridad, puedes notar las sutiles diferencias que se ocultan en las sombras.

LA PRINCESA GINEBRA HA LLEGADO A CAMELOT PARA CASARSE CON UN EXTRAÑO: EL CARISMÁTICO REY ARTURO. Con la magia que extiende sus garras por las fronteras del reino de Arturo, el emblemático mago Merlín tiene una solución: decide enviar a Ginebra para que se convierta en la esposa de Arturo, para que pueda protegerlos de aquellos que buscan la caída de la ciudad que gobierna el joven rey. ¿Cuál es la trampa? El verdadero nombre de Ginebra… Su identidad verdadera. Nadie la conoce realmente. Ella es una sustituta, una joven que ha sacrificado todo para salvar Camelot. Para mantener a Arturo a salvo, Ginebra debe abrirse camino en una corte donde los antiguos residentes, incluida la misma familia de Arturo, quieren que las cosas continúen siendo como siempre, y los nuevos, aquellos atraídos por el sueño de Camelot, luchan por una vida mejor. Y siempre, en el corazón verde del bosque y las negras profundidades de los lagos, la magia espera al acecho para reconquistar el reino. Justas mortales, falsos caballeros y romances prohibidos no pueden compararse con la amenaza más grande: la joven de largo pelo negro que cabalga a través de la foresta oscura hacia Arturo. Porque cuando toda su existencia es una mentira, no es posible confiar ni siquiera en uno mismo. «Una rara y envidiable mezcla de prosa impecable, suspenso apasionante, escenarios exuberantes y personajes complejos y fáciles de querer. Brillante.» CHRISTINA LAUREN, autora best seller del New York Times «Deslumbrante. Un relato de magia y lealtad, cautivador y complejo, cuyo final dejará al lector con deseos de más.» SOMAIYA DAUD, autora de la saga Mirage

A Seventeen Best YA Book of 2020 So Far A Hypable Most Anticipated YA Fantasy Sequel of 2020 “Will get Buffy fans up in their feels.” —Entertainment Weekly on Slayer Nina continues to learn how to use her slayer powers against enemies old and new in this second novel in the New York Times bestselling series from Kiersten White, set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Now that Nina has turned the Watcher’s Castle into a utopia for hurt and lonely demons, she’s still waiting for the utopia part to kick in. With her sister Artemis gone and only a few people remaining at the castle—including her still-distant mother—Nina has her hands full. Plus, though she gained back her Slayer powers from Leo, they’re not feeling quite right after being held by the seriously evil succubus Eve, a.k.a. fake Watcher’s Council member and Leo’s mom. And while Nina is dealing with the darkness inside, there’s also a new threat on the outside, portended by an odd triangle symbol that seems to be popping up everywhere, in connection with Sean’s demon drug ring as well as someone a bit closer to home. Because one near-apocalypse just isn’t enough, right? The darkness always finds you. And once again, it’s coming for the Slayer.

«Una novela brillante, tanto por el desarrollo de sus personajes como por la estructura narrativa. Este thriller psicológico desafiará a los lectores mientras se sumergen en sus páginas.» —BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS «Quizás creas que conoces a Kiersten White, pero aquí tienes una versión mucho más oscura y peligrosa de ella. Una lectura afilada, desgarradora, ágil y muy divertida, en la cual los dos puntos de vista tejen una trampa en torno a dos hermanas extraordinarias.» —LAINI TAYLOR, autora best seller de Hija de humo y hueso Robaron su pasado. Controlan su presente. Pero no les permitirá apoderarse de su futuro. Fia y Annie son tan cercanas como lo pueden ser un par de hermanas gemelas. Se cuidan la una a la otra. Se protegen. Y, lo que es aún más importante, guardan los secretos de la otra. Incluso los más peligrosos. Annie es ciega, pero tiene visiones sobre el futuro. Fia nació con una intuición sin límites, su primer instinto siempre es correcto. Cuando les ofrecen un lugar en una escuela privada, Fia se da cuenta de que algo va mal, pero no imagina cuán mal… El Instituto Keane no es una escuela común y corriente, y Fia se convierte en una marioneta que utilizan para fines perversos. Y si ella se niega a cumplir sus órdenes, amenazan con asesinar a Annie… El tiempo corre y es hora de que Fia dé batalla y, quizás, cuente con la ayuda de un joven que podría cambiarlo todo.

The tumultuous, edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the New York Times bestselling And I Darken series. Who will live? Who will die? And who will rule triumphant? SOME LOVES HEAL Haunted over the unknown fates of Nazira and Cyprian, Radu is called back to the new capital. Mehmed is building an empire, becoming the sultan his people need. But Mehmed has a secret: as emperor, he is more powerful than ever . . . and desperately lonely. Does this mean Radu can finally have more with Mehmed . . . and does he even want it? SOME LOVES DESTROY Lada''s rule of absolute justice has created a Wallachia free of crime. But Lada won''t rest until everyone knows that her country''s borders are inviolable. Determined to send a message of defiance, she has the bodies of Mehmed''s peace envoy delivered to him, leaving Radu and Mehmed with no choice. They must go to war against the girl prince, who has truly become the dragon. If Lada is allowed to continue, only death will prosper. SOME LOVES NEVER END Only by destroying everything that came before--including her relationships--can Lada truly build the country she wants. Radu fears that they are underestimating his sister''s indomitable will. But Mehmed loves Lada. He knows that he understands her. She must lose to him so he can keep her safe. It is the only way . . . isn''t it? Claim the throne. Demand the crown. Rule the world. And don''t miss Kiersten White''s new novel, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein, on sale now! "Rich. . . . A worthy end to a powerful saga." --Booklist "An intense, engrossing read that never loses sight of its passionate characters'' humanity, especially when they''re at their worst." --Kirkus Reviews Praise for And I Darken: "Absolutely riveting." --Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds "Required reading for every feminist fantasy fan." --BuzzFeed "Evocative. . . . This book takes no prisoners." --NPR Praise for Now I Rise: "A+, 5 knives." --Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling coauthor of the Starbound and Illuminae Files trilogies "Fierce, epic, and crazy-fun." --Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood

“Will get Buffy fans up in their feels.” —Entertainment Weekly A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller From bestselling author Kiersten White comes the first novel in a series set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that introduces a new Slayer as she grapples with the responsibility of managing her incredible powers that she’s just beginning to understand. Into every generation a Slayer is born… Nina and her twin sister, Artemis, are far from normal. It’s hard to be when you grow up at the Watcher’s Academy, which is a bit different from your average boarding school. Here teens are trained as guides for Slayers—girls gifted with supernatural strength to fight the forces of darkness. But while Nina’s mother is a prominent member of the Watcher’s Council, Nina has never embraced the violent Watcher lifestyle. Instead she follows her instincts to heal, carving out a place for herself as the school medic. Until the day Nina’s life changes forever. Thanks to Buffy, the famous (and infamous) Slayer that Nina’s father died protecting, Nina is not only the newest Chosen One—she’s the last Slayer, ever. Period. As Nina hones her skills with her Watcher-in-training, Leo, there’s plenty to keep her occupied: a monster fighting ring, a demon who eats happiness, a shadowy figure that keeps popping up in Nina’s dreams… But it’s not until bodies start turning up that Nina’s new powers will truly be tested—because someone she loves might be next. One thing is clear: Being Chosen is easy. Making choices is hard.

Claim the throne. Demand the crown. Rule the world. Discover Kiersten White''s New York Times bestselling AND I DARKEN trilogy in this complete collection of all three novels: And I Darken, Now I Rise, and Bright We Burn. It''s the epic saga that reads like HBO''s Game of Thrones . . . if it were set in the Ottoman Empire. This collection contains the complete text of the three novels in the dark and sweeping And I Darken trilogy: AND I DARKEN: No one expects a princess to be brutal, and Lada Dragwlya likes it that way. Ever since she and her brother, Radu, were wrenched from their homeland of Wallachia, Lada has known that being ruthless is the key to survival. Then they meet Mehmed, a true friend but heir to the very empire that Lada has sworn to fight against. Together, Lada, Radu, and Mehmed form a toxic triangle that strains the bonds of love and loyalty to the breaking point. NOW I RISE: Lada Dracul has no allies. No crown. All she has is what she''s always had: herself. After failing to secure the Wallachian throne, Lada is out to punish anyone who dares cross her. But Lada needs the support of her diplomatic younger brother, Radu. As nations fall around them, the Dracul siblings must decide: what will they sacrifice to fulfill their destinies? BRIGHT WE BURN: Lada''s rule of absolute justice has created a Wallachia free of crime. But Lada won''t rest until everyone knows that her country''s borders are inviolable. Only by destroying everything that came before--including her relationships--can Lada truly build the country she wants. Praise for Bright We Burn: "Rich . . . A worthy end to a powerful saga." --Booklist Praise for Now I Rise: "A+, 5 knives."--Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling coauthor of the STARBOUND and ILLUMINAE FILES trilogies "Fierce, epic, and crazy fun."--Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood Praise for And I Darken: "Absolutely riveting."--Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds "Required reading for every feminist fantasy fan."--BuzzFeed

The highly anticipated, mind-blowing New York Times bestselling sequel to Kiersten White’s New York Times bestseller, AND I DARKEN—the series that reads like HBO’s Game of Thrones . . . if it were set in the Ottoman Empire. A SISTER FILLED WITH RAGE Lada Dracul has no allies. No crown. All she has is what she’s always had: herself. After failing to secure the Wallachian throne, Lada is out to punish anyone who dares cross her. She storms the countryside with her men, but brute force isn’t getting Lada what she wants. And thinking of Mehmed, the defiant Ottoman sultan, brings little comfort to her thorny heart. There’s no time to wonder whether he still thinks about her, even loves her. She left him before he could leave her. HER BROTHER CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS Lada needs the support of her diplomatic younger brother, Radu. But Mehmed has sent him to Constantinople—and it’s no diplomatic mission. Mehmed wants control of the city, and Radu has earned an unwanted place as a double-crossing spy behind enemy lines. And for the first time in his life, when Lada asks him for help, he refuses . . . leading his sister to make the darkest of choices. THE ULTIMATE POWER PLAY Torn between loyalties to faith, to the Ottomans, and to Mehmed, Radu knows he owes Lada nothing. If she dies, he could never forgive himself—but if he fails in Constantinople, would Mehmed ever forgive him? As nations fall around them, the Dracul siblings must decide: what will they sacrifice to fulfill their destinies? Empires will topple, thrones will be won . . . and souls will be lost. Fans of Victoria Aveyard’s THE RED QUEEN and Sabaa Tahir’s A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT won’t want to miss this riveting and gorgeously written novel—the second in the And I Darken series. ★ "Gorgeous, rich, and rewarding."—Booklist, starred review ★ "Absolutely devastating in the best way."—Kirkus, starred review “A+, 5 knives.”—Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling co-author of the STARBOUND and ILLUMINAE FILES trilogies “Fierce, epic, and crazy fun.”—Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of THE HAZEL WOOD A Teen Choice Book Award nominee! Praise for And I Darken: “A dark jewel of a story, one that gleams with fierce, cunning characters—absolutely riveting.” —Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Passenger “A dark, gritty, and seriously badass epic that will have you dying for more . . . required reading for every feminist fantasy fan.” —BuzzFeed “Evocative . . . this book takes no prisoners.” —NPR

Lada Dracul não tem aliados. Nem trono. Tudo o que Lada tem é o que sempre teve: ela mesma. Ao falhar em obter o trono de Valáquia, Lada Dracul deseja punir a todos que ousarem cruzar seu caminho. Movida pela raiva, ela ataca com seus homens. Mas a força bruta não é suficiente para que Lada conquiste o que deseja. Lembrar-se de Mehmed, no entanto, lhe traz algum conforto, mas não há tempo para isso. Ela escolheu deixá-lo antes que ele pudesse fazê-lo. Lada sabe que precisa de toda sutileza e habilidade de seu irmão mais novo, Radu. Porém, Mehmed o enviou para Constantinopla e pretende dominar cidade. Assim, o irmão de Lada ganhou o lugar indesejado de agente duplo nas linhas inimigas... Radu anseia pela confiança feroz da irmã, mas, pela primeira vez em toda a vida, rejeita Lada e seu inesperado apelo por ajuda. Atormentado pela lealdade aos Otomanos e a Mehmed, ele sabe que não deve nada à irmã. Mas, se Lada morrer, jamais perdoará a si mesmo. E, se falhar em Constantinopla, Mehmed irá perdoá-lo? Civilizações desmoronam e os irmãos Dracul precisam decidir: o que irão sacrificar para cumprir seu destino? Nesta deslumbrante continuação da Saga da Conquistadora, impérios serão derrubados, tronos serão conquistados... e almas se perderão.

The New York Times Bestseller! “Absolutely riveting.” —Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds This vividly rendered novel reads like HBO’s Game of Thrones . . . if it were set in the Ottoman Empire. Ambitious in scope and intimate in execution, the story’s atmospheric setting is rife with political intrigue, with a deftly plotted narrative driven by fiercely passionate characters and a fearsome heroine. Fans of Victoria Aveyard’s THE RED QUEEN and Sabaa Tahir’s AN EMBER IN THE ASHES won’t want to miss this visceral, immersive, and mesmerizing novel, the first in the And I Darken series. NO ONE EXPECTS A PRINCESS TO BE BRUTAL. And Lada Dragwlya likes it that way. Ever since she and her gentle younger brother, Radu, were wrenched from their homeland of Wallachia and abandoned by their father to be raised in the Ottoman courts, Lada has known that being ruthless is the key to survival. She and Radu are doomed to act as pawns in a vicious game, an unseen sword hovering over their every move. For the lineage that makes them special also makes them targets. Lada despises the Ottomans and bides her time, planning her vengeance for the day when she can return to Wallachia and claim her birthright. Radu longs only for a place where he feels safe. And when they meet Mehmed, the defiant and lonely son of the sultan, who’s expected to rule a nation, Radu feels that he’s made a true friend—and Lada wonders if she’s finally found someone worthy of her passion. But Mehmed is heir to the very empire that Lada has sworn to fight against—and that Radu now considers home. Together, Lada, Radu, and Mehmed form a toxic triangle that strains the bonds of love and loyalty to the breaking point. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes the first book in a dark, sweeping new series in which heads will roll, bodies will be impaled . . . and hearts will be broken. “A dark and twisty fantasy . . . think Game of Thrones, but with teens.”—Seventeen “Sinister, suspenseful, and unapologetically feminist.”—Buzzfeed “Will completely spin you into another time and place.”—Bustle “Takes no prisoners, offering up brutal, emotional historical fiction.”—NPR.org An ALA Rainbow List Top Ten Selection