New Releases by Marissa Meyer

A swoon-worthy young adult graphic novel about a girl''s summer job at a theme park from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer. When Tabitha Laurie was growing up, a visit to Sommerland saved her belief in true love, even as her parents’ marriage was falling apart. Now she’s landed her dream job at the theme park’s prestigious summer program, where she can make magical memories for other kids, guests, and superfans just like her. All she has to do is audition for one of the coveted princess roles, and soon her dreams will come true. There’s just one problem. The heroes and heroines at Sommerland are all, well... thin. And no matter how much Tabi lives for the magic, she simply doesn''t fit the park''s idea of a princess. Given a not-so-regal position at a nacho food stand instead, Tabi is going to need the support of new friends, a new crush, and a whole lot of magic if she’s going to devise her own happily ever after. . . without getting herself fired in the process. With art by Joelle Murray, the wonder of Sommerland comes to life with charming characters and whimsical backdrops. We Could Be Magic is a perfect read for anyone looking to get swept away by a sparkly summer romance.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and the creator and host of the popular podcast, The Happy Writer, comes the ultimate guide to writing with less stress and more JOY. If you aren’t suffering, you aren’t creating. Right? Wrong! Writing can and should be joyful, fulfilling... even fun! Applicable to writers in all genres and disciplines—from screenwriters to novelists, journalists to picture book authors, aspiring to many-times published—The Happy Writer is a heartfelt and optimistic guide that will show you the way to a happier writing journey. Part craft guide, part writing coach, and part cheerleader, this book offers useful advice on a slew of common writing and publishing ailments, such as how to end procrastination, how to build a social media platform that reflects your personality, how to get your imagination to overflow with new ideas, how to listen to your intuition when receiving a critique on your work, how to overcome impostor syndrome, what to do when you’re stuck in the query trenches, and so much more. No matter where a writer might be on their creative journey, Meyer encourages them to tap into their own personal sources of joy and to celebrate every milestone, all while confronting challenges (writer’s block! rejection! burnout!) with a reservoir of resources for every temperament, budget, and career. Known in writers’ circles as a generous mentor, Meyer shares stories from her own writing path to help every writer discover the ultimate joys of living their best writing life.

“When it comes to reimagined fairy tales, the reigning queen of the genre is Marissa Meyer.” —The New York Times In Cursed, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer brings the haunting fairytale-inspired Gilded duology to a thrilling conclusion that will have fans—old and new—spinning. Be still now, and I will tell you a tale. Adalheid Castle is in chaos. Following a shocking turn of events, Serilda finds herself ensnared in a deadly game of make-believe with the Erlking, who is determined to propel her deeper into the castle’s lies. Meanwhile, Serilda is determined to work with Gild to help him solve the mystery of his forgotten name and past. But soon it becomes clear that the Erlking doesn’t only want to use Serilda to bring back his one true love. He also seeks vengeance against the seven gods who have long trapped the Dark Ones behind the veil. If the Erlking succeeds, it could change the mortal realm forever. Can Serilda find a way to use her storytelling gifts for good—once and for all? And can Serilda and Gild break the spells that tether their spirits to the castle before the Endless Moon finds them truly cursed? Romance and adventure collide in this stunning finale to the Rumpelstilskin-inspired fairy tale.

From #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles series, Marissa Meyer, comes an e-book original in which readers choose the fate of their favorite cyborg Cinder. Cinder, the star of the Lunar Chronicles, is getting married! She and Emperor Kai have made it to their big day – now all Cinder has to do is show up and say "I do." But it’s not so easy when there are twists and turns and obstacles along the way, and you, the reader, are in control of her fate, along with the many friends and strangers she meets on this adventure. Can you and Cinder make it to happily ever after? For fans of the #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer, this is the ultimate interactive celebration of all things Lunar Chronicles. And, bonus: you’ll also discover characters and settings from Heartless, Renegades, Instant Karma, and Gilded, along with so many possible endings! This inventive and fun adventure is a must-have for fans, only available as an e-book exclusive.

Love is in the air in Serendipity, a collection of stories inspired by romantic tropes and edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer. The secret admirer. The fake relationship. The matchmaker. From stories of first love, unrequited love, love that surprises, love that’s been there all along, 10 of the brightest and award-winning authors writing YA have taken on some of your favorite romantic tropes, embracing them and turning them on their heads. Readers will fall for this collection of stories that celebrate love at its most humorous, inclusive, heart-expanding, and serendipitous. Contributors include Elise Bryant, Elizabeth Eulberg, Leah Johnson, Anna-Marie McLemore, Marissa Meyer, Sandhya Menon, Julie Murphy, Caleb Roehrig, Sarah Winifred Searle, and Abigail Hing Wen.

In Gilded, #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer returns to the fairytale world with this haunting tale. Long ago cursed by the god of lies, a poor miller''s daughter has developed a talent for spinning stories that are fantastical and spellbinding and entirely untrue. Or so everyone believes. When one of Serilda''s outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she finds herself swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth and hollow-eyed ravens track her every move. The king orders Serilda to complete the impossible task of spinning straw into gold, or be killed for telling falsehoods. In her desperation, Serilda unwittingly summons a mysterious boy to her aid. He agrees to help her... for a price. Love isn''t meant to be part of the bargain. Soon Serilda realizes that there is more than one secret hidden in the castle walls, including an ancient curse that must be broken if she hopes to end the tyranny of the king and his wild hunt forever.

In New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer''s young adult contemporary romance, a girl is suddenly gifted with the ability to cast instant karma on those around her – both good and bad. Chronic overachiever Prudence Barnett is always quick to cast judgment on the lazy, rude, and arrogant residents of her coastal town. Her dreams of karmic justice are fulfilled when, after a night out with her friends, she wakes up with the sudden ability to cast instant karma on those around her. Pru giddily makes use of the power, punishing everyone from public vandals to mean gossips, but there is one person on whom her powers consistently backfire: Quint Erickson, her slacker of a lab partner. Quint is annoyingly cute and impressively noble, especially when it comes to his work with the rescue center for local sea animals. When Pru resigns herself to working at the rescue center for extra credit, she begins to uncover truths about baby otters, environmental upheaval, and romantic crossed signals—not necessarily in that order. Her newfound karmic insights reveal how thin the line is between virtue and vanity, generosity and greed . . . love and hate... and fate.

The Renegades Trilogy continues, in this fiercely awaited second installment after the New York Times-bestselling Renegades by Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles. Now a New York Times Bestseller! Time is running out. Together, they can save the world. But they each other’s worst nightmare. Nova’s double life is about to get a lot more complicated: As Insomnia, she is a full-fledged member of the Renegades, a syndicate of powerful and beloved superheroes. She works with Adrian’s patrol unit to protect the weak and maintain order in Gatlon City. As Nightmare, she is an Anarchist - a group of of villains who are determined to destroy the Renegades. Nova wants vengeance against the so-called heroes who once failed her when she needed them most. But as Nova, her feelings for Adrian are deepening, despite the fact that he is the son of her sworn enemies and, unbeknownst to Nova, he has some dangerous secrets of his own. In this second installment of the Renegades trilogy, Nova, Adrian, and the rest of their crew – Ruby, Oscar, and Danna -- are faced with escalating crime in Gatlon City, while covert weapons and conflicting missions have Nova and Adrian questioning not only their beliefs about justice, but also the feelings they have for each other. The line between good and evil has been blurred, but what''s clear to them both is that too much power could mean the end of their city – and the world – as they know it.

Download the first five chapters of Renegades. From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer, comes a high-stakes world of adventure, passion, danger, and betrayal. Secret Identities. Extraordinary Powers. She wants vengeance. He wants justice. The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies—humans with extraordinary abilities—who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice—and in Nova. But Nova''s allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both."

With six stories - two of which have never before been published - and an exclusive never-before-seen excerpt from Marissa Meyer''s upcoming novel,Heartless, about the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Stars Aboveis essential for fans of the b

"In her first graphic novel, Marissa Meyer extends the world of the Lunar Chronicles with a brand new, action packed story about Iko, the android with a heart of (mechanized) gold. When rogue packs of wolf-hybrid soldiers threaten the tenuous peace alliance between Earth and Luna, Iko takes it upon herself to hunt down the soldiers'' leader. She is soon working with a handsome royal guard who forces her to question everything she knows about love, loyalty, and her own humanity. With appearances by Cinder, Cress, Scarlet, Winter, and the rest of the Rampion crew, this is a must have for fans of the bestselling series."--Publisher''s description.

From Marissa Meyer, the #1 New York Times–bestselling story of Wonderland''s most notorious villain: the Queen of Hearts. Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next queen. Then Cath meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the king and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship. Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans. In Heartless, her first stand-alone teen novel, the New York Times-bestselling author dazzles us with a prequel to Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland.

Cinder er en storslået fantasy genfortælling af Askepot, sat i en original verden fyldt med androids, fremmede planeter og en helt speciel prins. Det er en fortælling om at være anderledes, at finde sig selv, og gøre hvad der skal til for at kunne leve lykkeligt til sine dages ende. Selv i fremtiden, begynder historien med Der var engang ... Cinder er det første ud af fire bind i serien Lunar Krøniken. Pressen skriver: »Cinder er en genfortælling af Askepot [...] Alene det, at hun ikke går derhjemme og leger husholderske, men er en mekaniker, der konstant er beskidt af olie og støv, vinder mig allerede der [...] Alle de karakteristiske træk har fået et lille twist og er blevet historiens nye kendetegn [...] Du skal ikke være bange for at samle Cinder op, hvis sci-fi er totalt uinteressant for dig. Det handler om så meget andet end det, og samspillet virker så godt, at jeg (i hvert fald) bare accepterede, at verden nu engang så sådan ud.« – Sort Tale »En ting er at nyfortolke et eventyr. Det er set før. Men Cinder er enestående. Det er lykkedes forfatteren at skabe en fortælling, der på den ene side er helt anderledes end den oprindelige Askepot, men på den anden side stadig følger handlingsforløbet. Flere steder kan man endda sige, waow, det kan jeg genkende fra Askepot. Det er en fed fornemmelse. Det gør så også, at man kan forudse, hvad der sker ... Og dog. For lige pludselig ...« – Bookeater »Jeg elsker Cinder lige så meget nu, som jeg gjorde, da jeg læste den første gang [på engelsk]. Jeg var vild med det hele, universet, spændingen, personlighederne og eventyret [...] Det er et fantastisk univers, som jeg gerne vil længere ind i og blive fanget i mange gange endnu.« – Marie Lorentzen, De Unges Ord »Det var virkelig en fornøjelse at læse bogen og den læste derfor nærmest sig selv. Jeg elsker, når bøger gør det. For så ved man, at man er i rigtig godt selskab.« – Karin Hald, Skrivepulten

Download the first four chapters free! Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. An Alice in Wonderland prequel from the #1 bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the yet-unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend and supply the Kingdom of Hearts with delectable pastries and confections. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next queen. At a royal ball, when Cath is expected to receive the King''s marriage proposal, she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship. Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.

La magia continúa... El mundo de Crónicas Lunares tiene historias y secretos muy bien guardados: ¿Cómo llegó Cinder niña, herida de muerte, a la Tierra? ¿Cómo se convirtió Wolf en un soldado mutante de la reina? ¿Qué se esconde tras las cicatrices de Winter? Y más... Nueve historias. Nueve puertas al mundo de Crónicas Lunares, que te volverán a enamorar. Atrévete a cruzar el umbral.

Anarquistas y Renegados luchan por el poder. En medio de la batalla surgen los protagonistas que pertenecen a filas opuestas. Por un lado, la anarquista Nova, sobrina del líder Ace, que busca vengar la muerte de su familia y lucha, también, por que los seres humanos logren su autonomía sin depender de los prodigios. Por el otro, Adrian, que desea hacer justicia donde los Renegados no pueden por sus propias reglas, y en el camino intenta descubrir quién asesinó a su madre, una de las Renegadas originales del Consejo. Entre la justicia que Adrian persigue y la venganza que busca Nova, se va revelando el mundo interior de estos seres que, aun con sus habilidades extraordinarias, no dejan de ser humanos: sienten prejuicios, atracción, celos, alegría, dolor. Los dos jóvenes se conocen. Sus almas casi se rozan, sus convicciones tambalean. En un mundo gótico y siniestro, se revela una historia atrapante y vertiginosa donde la muerte aparece con crudeza, pero también, la ternura, la emoción y el miedo.

El tiempo se acaba. Juntos pueden salvar al mundo. Pero son su peor pesadilla. La vida secreta de Nova es complicada: Como Insomnia, es miembro de los Renegados y trabaja en la patrulla de Adrian para proteger a los débiles y mantener el orden en la ciudad. Como Pesadilla, es una Anarquista, parte del grupo de villanos que desea derrocar a los Renegados. Y como Nova... sus sentimientos por Adrian son cada vez más profundos, incluso cuando él es el hijo de sus peores enemigos y le oculta peligrosos secretos. Mientras la delincuencia crece en Gatlon City, Adrian y Nova no solo cuestionarán sus creencias sobre la justicia, sino también lo que sienten el uno por el otro. Renegados y Anarquistas vuelven a enfrentarse en la delgada línea entre el bien y el mal.

Includes brief author autobiographical sketches.

The second book in The Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer. This is not the fairytale you remember. But it''s one you won''t forget. SCARLET BENOIT''S grandmother is missing. The police have closed her case. The only person Scarlet can turn to is Wolf, a street fighter she does not trust, but they are drawn to each other. Meanwhile, in New Beijing, Cinder will become the Commonwealth''s most wanted fugitive - when she breaks out of prison to stay one step ahead of vicious Queen Levana. As Scarlet and Wolf expose one mystery, they encounter Cinder and a new one unravels. Together they must challenge the evil queen, who will stop at nothing to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner . . . ***Red Riding Hood-meets-Percy Jackson in a thrilling new spin on Grimm by Marissa Meyer, the author of Cinder.***

It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen’s army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen -- and to himself -- that he is capable of evil. He is just the kind of soldier the Queen wants: the alpha of his pack. At the publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.

As plague ravages the overcrowded Earth, observed by a ruthless lunar people, Cinder, a gifted mechanic and cyborg, becomes involved with handsome Prince Kai and must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect the world in this futuristic take on the Cinderella story.

Download the first five chapters of Cinder by Marissa Meyer and start reading now! Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth''s fate hinges on one girl.... Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She''s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister''s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai''s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world''s future.