New Releases by Sara Raasch

The stunning sequel to The Crimson Throne from the New York Times bestselling authors of Night of the Witch. Alyth and Samson finally know the identity of the High Blade, leader of the bloodthirsty Red Cap army...and it's none other than Queen Elizabeth herself. They use ever bit of courage, smarts, and luck they have to escape her grasp and flee to the fae court where they hope to find aid in the fight against the Red Caps. But the fae princes have been apathetic since the Faerie Queen disappeared years ago at the hands of the High Blade. They seem unwilling to help. And if they find out Samson's true identity, he'll be killed. Alyth and Samson can only depend on each other and their love as they navigate fae politics, try to win allies, search for the missing queen and face down the greatest threat the two worlds have ever known.

Powerless meets Reign in this new historical romantasy from the New York Times bestselling authors of Night of the Witch. Samson Calthorpe's curse has isolated him from everyone he has ever cared about. So, when the opportunity arises to break the curse, he grabs it. All he has to do for his freedom is risk his life and become a royal spy, using every bit of the skills and resolve he's picked up on the streets of London to infiltrate the court of the Scottish Queen and uncover a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. For years, Alyth Graham has been protecting Mary Queen of Scots from threats both physical and magical, including the Queen's own husband, Lord Darnley. Alyth is more than meets the eye though, the child of a fae prince and a human mother, she is among the most powerful protectors in Scotland: guardians sworn to defend against the Red Caps, a bloodthirsty fae clan...that Lord Darnley is in league with to overtake Scotland. As Alyth and Samson circle each other in the volatile and glamorous Scottish court, both seek to uncover threats to their own countries. They have one unifying link: their shared hatred and suspicion of Lord Darnley...and their undeniable pull towards each other. Using secret codes, hidden messages, and a little bit of magic, Alyth and Samson unravel a plot centuries in the making. Lord Darnley is only a pawn, and in this game, the queen takes all. "A biting historical fantasy series launch that fuses Tudor-era courtcraft with Celtic fae legend...confronting duty, destiny, and betrayal" --Publishers Weekly "An atmospheric fantasy brimming with intrigue and heart." --Kirkus Reviews

From New York Times bestseller Sara Raasch, sports romance gets a Dungeons & Dragons makeover with the next book in the Magic and Romance series that follows half-giant Orok, forced into a PR relationship with a feisty, fan-favorite cheerleader. Orok Monroe: Half-giant. Rawball defensive tank on the Philadelphia Hellhounds. Follower of Urzoth...only Orok’s tired of following the god of aggression. Alexo Warden: Cheerleader. Human? A dancer with a stadium’s worth of secrets. When Orok saves Alexo at a bar, fans go feral for the star athlete protecting the pint-size dude-in-distress. The Hellhounds propose that Orok and Alexo start a PR relationship to put a positive spin on Orok’s god. Orok is set to refuse and renounce Urzoth—but that wouldn’t let him see Alexo again. So, like a sap, he agrees. As Orok tries to drop the fake part of their fake-relationship, Alexo’s dangerous truths emerge. To save him, Orok will have to sacrifice far more than his divine association. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Powerless meets Reign in this new historical romantasy from the New York Times bestselling authors of Night of the Witch. Samson Calthorpe's curse has isolated him from everyone he has ever cared about. So, when the opportunity arises to break the curse, he grabs it. All he has to do for his freedom is risk his life and become a royal spy, using every bit of the skills and resolve he's picked up on the streets of London to infiltrate the court of the Scottish Queen and uncover a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. For years, Alyth Graham has been protecting Mary Queen of Scots from threats both physical and magical, including the Queen's own husband, Lord Darnley. Alyth is more than meets the eye though, the child of a fae prince and a human mother, she is among the most powerful protectors in Scotland: guardians sworn to defend against the Red Caps, a bloodthirsty fae clan . . . that Lord Darnley is in league with to overtake Scotland. As Alyth and Samson circle each other in the volatile and glamorous Scottish court, both seek to uncover threats to their own countries. They have one unifying link: their shared hatred and suspicion of Lord Darnley...and their undeniable pull towards each other. Using secret codes, hidden messages, and a little bit of magic, Alyth and Samson unravel a plot centuries in the making. Lord Darnley is only a pawn, and in this game, the queen takes all. "A biting historical fantasy series launch that fuses Tudor-era courtcraft with Celtic fae legend... ...confronting duty, destiny, and betrayal" —Publishers Weekly "An atmospheric fantasy brimming with intrigue and heart." —Kirkus Reviews

Due principi. Due Festività rivali. Cosa mai potrebbe andare storto? Le ambientazioni di palazzo incontrano la magia del film d’animazione più amato di Tim Burton nella commedia romantica più originale e divertente dell’anno «Una delle storie d’amore più dolci, incasinate e indimenticabili dell’anno». New York Post Nicholas ‘Coal’ Claus un tempo amava il periodo natalizio e l’idea di portare gioia nel mondo. Finché il padre, il Babbo Natale attualmente in carica, non ha trasformato la Festività nell’ennesima occasione per farsi pubblicità. Coal farebbe di tutto per sottrarsi alla farsa architettata per accrescere il potere dei Claus, incluso abbandonarsi a un momento di debolezza con un ragazzo affascinante sul retro di uno squallido bar nel mondo reale. Un mondo dove lasciarsi Felicitometri, cerimonie e doveri aristocratici alle spalle è possibile. Ma l’erede al trono del Natale, noto per il suo carattere ribelle, è presto richiamato all’ordine: dovrà sposare la sua migliore amica, Iris, nonché Principessa di Pasqua e cotta (neanche tanto segreta) di suo fratello. Insomma, un disastro annunciato. La situazione raggiunge poi dei picchi ancor più tragici quando un inaspettato rivale arriva a contendersi la mano della Principessa… e Coal si trova faccia a faccia con il misterioso ragazzo del bar: Hex, il Principe di Halloween che, per assurdo, forse è proprio la persona giusta per far sì che Coal torni a credere nella magia delle Feste.

The breathtaking sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Night of the Witch culminates with a sweeping romance and an epic battle to determine the fate of magic...and the world. Fritzi is a champion. After escaping the clutches of Dieter Kirch, the sadistic leader of the witch hunters, Fritzi and Otto have taken refuge among the witches of the Black Forest. Fritzi is finally ready to assume her place on the council as the coven's goddess-chosen champion. Plagued by distrust and self-doubt, Fritzi throws herself into her duty to serve the goddesses . . . until she uncovers a powerful secret that could mean the very undoing of magic itself. Otto is a warrior. He swears himself to Fritzi as her bonded protector, certain the peaceful unity of a witch and hunter will heal the wounds he helped make. But as the horrifying plot that threatens the Black Forest's magic comes to light, Otto will have to face his both his past and what it means to bind himself to a magic he does not fully understand. Shadows loom. Truths are revealed. And as dangers new and old arise, Fritzi and Otto must stand together against everything that threatens magic--even if the biggest threat might be the very bond they share. Praise for Night of the Witch: "Set against the backdrop of the Medieval German Witch Trials, Raasch and Revis weave a fantasy and heart-pounding tale full of history, love, witchcraft, and war that will have you gripping your book, waiting for the next shocking twist." -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout "Night of the Witch is an irresistibly compelling page-turner, distinguished by vivid descriptions, a fascinating magic system, and crackling chemistry between the two leads. Best of all? When I finished reading, I wanted more. Bring on the next book!" -- Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn "A breathtaking adventure from beginning to end. Full of wild magic, stunning twists, and a romance that burns on the page, Night of the Witch is an addictive read that will leave readers desperate for more." -- Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Bring Me Your Midnight "Raasch and Revis have brewed a brilliant novel that combines history and fantasy in the best of ways. Be prepared to stay up late reading this one. If it isn't the action keeping you on the edge of your seat, then it'll be the sizzling romance." -- Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets

Ali Hazelwood meets Dungeons & Dragons in this enemies-to-lovers fantasy academia romcom where rival grad student wizards are forced to work together without killing—or falling for—each other. Will they conjure love, or evoke chaos? Two rival wizards are about to find out. Sebastian Walsh: Evocation Department. Human. The first of his family to pick college over the military. Elethior Tourael: Conjuration Department. Half-elf. Pretentious asshole. The latest legacy Tourael at Lesiara U. Both: Mageus Research Grant finalists. Sebastian refuses to let anyone snatch this away, least of all a snob riding on old money. But what’s worse than a nemesis stealing your grant? You could both get it. Under the condition you work together. Sebastian is in hell. Thio’s broody. Takes up their shared lab space with his projects . . . and biceps. Brings treats for Sebastian’s familiar . . . . . . and is nothing like Sebastian thought. When Sebastian’s past with the Touraels forces him to choose his research or Thio, the decision should be simple. But while working with his rival is volatile . . . falling for his rival might blow up Sebastian’s future. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Princ Vánoc a princ Halloweenu se ucházejí o ruku princezny Velikonoc. Ve skutečnosti ale princové touží jeden po druhém. Young adult gay "sváteční" romance. Princ Nicholas dřív Vánoce miloval. Pak jeho otec, úřadující Santa, proměnil celé svátky v PR škvár. Nicholas udělá cokoli, aby se tomu vyhnul, zaplete se i se sexy barmanem. Jenže se má oženit s Iris, svou kamarádkou a velikonoční princeznou, kterou miluje jeho bratr. O její ruku se navíc uchází další nápadník: princ Halloweenu alias záhadný barman. Falešné soupeření mezi dvěma princi, kteří na sebe neustále myslí, kvůli manželství z rozumu, které nikdo nechce... Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

Analytische annotatie (jeugd): Twee jonge stedelingen moeten een aanslag op de Engelse koningin en een staatsgreep op de Schotse troon zien te voorkomen. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.

Featuring beautiful ruby sprayed edges! Red, White & Royal Blue meets The Nightmare Before Christmas in a sexy, quirky rom-com where the golden-hearted Prince of Christmas falls for the totally off-limits Prince of Halloween. Nicholas “Coal” Claus used to love Christmas. Until his father, the reigning Santa, turned the holiday into a PR façade. Coal will do anything to escape the spectacle, including getting tangled in a drunken, supremely hot make-out session with a beautiful man behind a seedy bar one night. But the heir to Christmas is soon commanded to do his duty: he will marry his best friend, Iris, the Easter Princess and his brother’s not-so-secret crush. A situation that has disaster written all over it. Things go from bad to worse when a rival arrives to challenge Coal for the princess’s hand...and Coal comes face-to-face with his mysterious behind-the-bar hottie: Hex, the Prince of Halloween. It’s a fake competition between two holiday princes who can’t keep their hands off each other over a marriage of convenience that no one wants. And it all leads to one of the sweetest, sexiest, messiest, most delightfully unforgettable love stories of the year. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The breathtaking sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Night of the Witch culminates with a sweeping romance and an epic battle to determine the fate of magic...and the world. Fritzi is a champion. After escaping the clutches of Dieter Kirch, the sadistic leader of the witch hunters, Fritzi and Otto have taken refuge among the witches of the Black Forest. Fritzi is finally ready to assume her place on the council as the coven's goddess-chosen champion. Plagued by distrust and self-doubt, Fritzi throws herself into her duty to serve the goddesses . . . until she uncovers a powerful secret that could mean the very undoing of magic itself. Otto is a warrior. He swears himself to Fritzi as her bonded protector, certain the peaceful unity of a witch and hunter will heal the wounds he helped make. But as the horrifying plot that threatens the Black Forest's magic comes to light, Otto will have to face his both his past and what it means to bind himself to a magic he does not fully understand. Shadows loom. Truths are revealed. And as dangers new and old arise, Fritzi and Otto must stand together against everything that threatens magic—even if the biggest threat might be the very bond they share. Praise for Night of the Witch: "Set against the backdrop of the Medieval German Witch Trials, Raasch and Revis weave a fantasy and heart-pounding tale full of history, love, witchcraft, and war that will have you gripping your book, waiting for the next shocking twist." — #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout "Night of the Witch is an irresistibly compelling page-turner, distinguished by vivid descriptions, a fascinating magic system, and crackling chemistry between the two leads. Best of all? When I finished reading, I wanted more. Bring on the next book!" — Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn "A breathtaking adventure from beginning to end. Full of wild magic, stunning twists, and a romance that burns on the page,Night of the Witch is an addictive read that will leave readers desperate for more." — Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Bring Me Your Midnight "Raasch and Revis have brewed a brilliant novel that combines history and fantasy in the best of ways. Be prepared to stay up late reading this one. If it isn't the action keeping you on the edge of your seat, then it'll be the sizzling romance." — Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets

In this sweeping series of interconnected novels that can be read out of order, Disney’s Princesses grow up—and learn to rule—guided by the magical Queen’s Council. In A Sword in Slumber, raised as Briar Rose, Aurora must learn how to rule . . . not just as queen but as emperor of a nation. This thrilling reimagining wakes Princess Aurora from her fairy tale slumber and places her against a real historical backdrop—with a Disney twist. Briar Rose loves her life in the small Austrian town of Hausach, where she sings, dances, and runs wild through the woods with her best friend Frieda. But with her curse broken and Maleficent slain, Briar must leave her happy enclave to take her rightful place as Aurora, princess of Austria and betrothed of Prince Phillip of Lorraine. She’s doing her best to come to terms with her new identity when the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire dies, and her father announces he will put his name forward for the position. While her days are a whirlwind of seismic change, her nights offer little respite. Mysterious dreams keep her tossing and turning, visions of queens throughout the ages, facing down conflict in their own nations. Then Bavaria launches an attack on Austria, killing King Stefan and setting up Matilda of Bavaria to become empress. To save the empire from a warmonger's rule, Aurora pledges to take the throne herself. She’ll have to compete against the top rulers from across the empire and learn to play their political games. But there’s one more surprise in store. Hausach was home to more than one hidden princess, and Aurora must go head to head against her best friend to win the title of emperor, not just for herself but for all of Austria. This thrilling reimagining of Princess Aurora wakes her from her fairy tale slumber and places her against a real historical backdrop—with a Disney twist.

An instant New York Times bestseller! Their love could never be forbidden. Book one in the Witch and Hunter duology, an epic enemies to lovers fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling authors Sara Raasch and Beth Revis. Fritzi is a witch. The lone survivor of a brutal attack on her coven, she's determined to find her only remaining family member and bring the hexenjägers--zealot witch hunters--to justice for the lives they ended. To do this, she will need to take down their leader, the merciless and enigmatic Kommandant Dieter Kirch. Otto is a hexenjäger--but that's just his cover. Years ago, the hexenjägers burned his innocent mother alive, and he has been plotting his revenge against the people who tore apart his family ever since. And now the time has come for them to pay for what they've done. When Fritzi and Otto are unexpectedly thrown together, neither is sure they can trust the other. The reluctant truce fueled by their common enemy takes them from the city at the heart of the hexenjägers' power to the wild and mysterious Black Forest. As old truths come to light and new dangers are revealed, Fritzi and Otto uncover a horrifying magical plot at the center of the hexenjäger attacks that leads back to Kommandant Kirch . . . but their own growing feelings for each other may be the most powerful magic of all. Praise for Night of the Witch: "Set against the backdrop of the Medieval German Witch Trials, Raasch and Revis weave a fantasy and heart-pounding tale full of history, love, witchcraft, and war that will have you gripping your book, waiting for the next shocking twist." -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout "Night of the Witch is an irresistibly compelling page-turner, distinguished by vivid descriptions, a fascinating magic system, and crackling chemistry between the two leads. Best of all? When I finished reading, I wanted more. Bring on the next book!" -- Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn "A breathtaking adventure from beginning to end. Full of wild magic, stunning twists, and a romance that burns on the page, Night of the Witch is an addictive read that will leave readers desperate for more." -- Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Bring Me Your Midnight "Raasch and Revis have brewed a brilliant novel that combines history and fantasy in the best of ways. Be prepared to stay up late reading this one. If it isn't the action keeping you on the edge of your seat, then it'll be the sizzling romance." -- Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets

Fritzi è una strega e ha perso tutto: la sua congrega, la sua famiglia. Ora ha solo una missione: vendicarsi degli Hexenjäger, i fanatici cacciatori che hanno massacrato i suoi cari, affrontando il loro capo, il temibile e misterioso Kommandant Dieter Kirch. Otto, invece, ha un segreto. È un Hexenjäger, ma solo di facciata. Da quando gli Hexenjäger hanno ucciso sua madre, innocente vittima di un rogo, ha giurato di distruggerli dall’interno. E ora è arrivato il momento di colpire. Quando Fritzi e Otto si incontrano per caso, non sanno se fidarsi l’uno dell’altra. Ma un nemico comune li costringe a collaborare, in un viaggio che li porterà dalla città, dove gli Hexenjäger dominano, alla Foresta Nera, che nasconde antichi e pericolosi segreti. Tra magia, azione e un pizzico di romanticismo, Fritzi e Otto scopriranno la verità sul piano del Kommandant Kirch, che minaccia di cambiare il destino del mondo. E forse, scopriranno anche l’amore... Una strega non dovrebbe mai innamorarsi del suo cacciatore... Magia, amore e segreti: un romanzo da batticuore, dove tutto può succedere. «Ambientato sullo sfondo dei processi alle streghe medievali tedeschi, un fantasy avvincente, pieno di storia, amore, stregoneria e guerra che vi terrà col fiato sospeso, in attesa del colpo di scena successivo.» Jennifer L. Armentrout, autrice bestseller del New York Times Sara Raasch Ha sempre saputo che avrebbe lavorato coi libri: quando i suoi amici vendevano limonata, regalava testi illustrati a mano da lei stessa. Da allora non è cambiato molto e il suo entusiasmo per le storie è ancora alle stelle. Beth Revis È un’autrice bestseller del «New York Times» tradotta in più di venti lingue. Scrive romanzi di fantascienza, fantasy e contemporanei. Originaria della Carolina del Nord, vive con il marito e il figlio. Insieme hanno pubblicato La notte delle streghe. Night of the Witch.

An instant New York Times bestseller! Their love could never be forbidden. Book one in the Witch and Hunter duology, an epic enemies to lovers fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling authors Sara Raasch and Beth Revis. Fritzi is a witch. The lone survivor of a brutal attack on her coven, she's determined to find her only remaining family member and bring the hexenjägers—zealot witch hunters—to justice for the lives they ended. To do this, she will need to take down their leader, the merciless and enigmatic Kommandant Dieter Kirch. Otto is a hexenjäger—but that's just his cover. Years ago, the hexenjägers burned his innocent mother alive, and he has been plotting his revenge against the people who tore apart his family ever since. And now the time has come for them to pay for what they've done. When Fritzi and Otto are unexpectedly thrown together, neither is sure they can trust the other. The reluctant truce fueled by their common enemy takes them from the city at the heart of the hexenjägers' power to the wild and mysterious Black Forest. As old truths come to light and new dangers are revealed, Fritzi and Otto uncover a horrifying magical plot at the center of the hexenjäger attacks that leads back to Kommandant Kirch . . . but their own growing feelings for each other may be the most powerful magic of all. Praise for Night of the Witch: "Set against the backdrop of the Medieval German Witch Trials, Raasch and Revis weave a fantasy and heart-pounding tale full of history, love, witchcraft, and war that will have you gripping your book, waiting for the next shocking twist." — #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout "Night of the Witch is an irresistibly compelling page-turner, distinguished by vivid descriptions, a fascinating magic system, and crackling chemistry between the two leads. Best of all? When I finished reading, I wanted more. Bring on the next book!" — Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn "A breathtaking adventure from beginning to end. Full of wild magic, stunning twists, and a romance that burns on the page, Night of the Witch is an addictive read that will leave readers desperate for more." — Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Bring Me Your Midnight "Raasch and Revis have brewed a brilliant novel that combines history and fantasy in the best of ways. Be prepared to stay up late reading this one. If it isn't the action keeping you on the edge of your seat, then it'll be the sizzling romance." — Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets

Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Gladiator in this epic duology conclusion about two elemental gladiators swept up in an ancient war between immortals and humans—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series, and Kristen Simmons, acclaimed author of Pacifica and The Deceivers. Perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes, And I Darken, and The Winner’s Curse. Two gods are dead. The Mother Goddess has returned. War is rising. Fleeing the ruins of Deimos, Ash and Madoc sail across the ocean toward their only possible allies: the water and plant gods. But when Anathrasa attacks on the way, Ash leaps to the defense—by using a power she didn’t know she had. When Madoc made the fire and earth gods mortal, he inadvertently transferred their magic to Ash. Now, if Ash can get energeias from the other four gods, she will be powerful enough to end Anathrasa once and for all. But not all the gods want the Mother Goddess defeated. To stop her, Madoc will have to become the obedient son his mother always wanted, and Ash will have to take a merciless place among the gods. To defeat an immortal, Ash and Madoc must fight like gods—even if it means sacrificing their humanity.

Meira will do anything to save her world. With Angra trying to break her mental defenses, she desperately needs to learn to control her magic; So when the leader of a mysterious Paisly order offers to teach her, she accepts the opportunity. But the real solution to stopping the Decline lies in a deep maze below the Seasonal Realms. In order to defeat Angra, Meira will have to enter the labyrinth, destroy the magic she is learning to control, and make the greatest sacrifice. Mather will do anything to save his queen. You need to gather the Children of the Thaw, find Meira, and finally acknowledge her feelings. But with an attack plan that leaves no kingdom unscathed and great treason within its ranks, winning the war - and protecting Meira - is increasingly out of reach. Ceridwen will do anything to save her people. Angra killed her brother, stole her kingdom and made her prisoner. But when she is freed by an unexpected ally who reveals a shocking truth about the Summer slave trade, Ceridwen must take steps to save her true love and kingdom, even if it costs her little. Angra unleashes Decadence in the world and Meira, Mather and Ceridwen must bring the kingdoms of Primoria together ... or lose everything.

Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Gladiator in the first book in this epic fantasy duology in which two warriors must decide where their loyalties lie as an ancient war between immortals threatens humanity—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series, and Kristen Simmons, acclaimed author of Pacifica and The Deceivers. Perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes, And I Darken, and The Winner’s Curse. Ash is descended from a long line of gladiators, and she knows the brutal nature of war firsthand. But after her mother dies in an arena, she vows to avenge her by overthrowing her fire god, whose temper has stripped her country of its resources. Madoc grew up fighting on the streets to pay his family’s taxes. But he hides a dangerous secret: he doesn’t have the earth god’s powers like his opponents. His elemental gift is something else—something that hasn’t been seen in centuries. When an attempted revenge plot goes dangerously wrong, Ash inadvertently throws the fire and earth gods into a conflict that can only be settled by deadly, lavish gladiator games, throwing Madoc in Ash’s path. She realizes that his powers are the weapon her rebellion needs—but Madoc won’t jeopardize his family, regardless of how intrigued he is by the beautiful warrior. But when the gods force Madoc’s hand, he and Ash uncover an ancient war that will threaten more than one immortal—it will unravel the world.

A thrilling sequel to These Rebel Waves—full of deadly magic, double crosses, and a revolution—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series. Perfect for fans of Shannon Hale, Leigh Bardugo, and Marissa Meyer. As a child, she committed unforgivable acts to free Grace Loray from King Elazar of Argrid. Now Elazar’s plan to retake the island has surpassed Lu’s darkest fears: He’s holding her and his son, Ben, captive in an endlessly shifting prison, forcing them to make a weapon that will guarantee Elazar’s success. Escape is impossible—unless Lu becomes the ruthless soldier she hoped never to be again. Vex failed to save Lu and Ben—and that torments him as much as his Shaking Sickness. With the disease worsening, Vex throws himself into the rebellion against Argrid. The remaining free armies are allied with the stream raider syndicates—and getting them to cooperate will take a strength Vex thought burned on a pyre six years ago. Imprisoned, betrayed, and heartbroken, Ben is determined to end his father’s rampage. Watching Elazar sway the minds of Grace Loray as he did those of Argrid, Ben knows he has to play his father’s game of devotion to win this war. But how can a heretic prince defeat the Pious God? As armies clash and magic rises, Lu, Vex, and Ben will confront their pasts . . . or lose their futures forever.

A thrilling new fantasy series—full of deadly magic, double crosses, and a dangerous quest in a new world—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series. Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Agrid, a country ruled by religion. But adjusting to postwar life has not been easy. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something dangerous is at work. Devereux is a pirate. As one of the stream raiders who run rampant on Grace Loray, he scavenges the island’s magic plants and sells them on the black market. But after Argrid accuses raiders of the diplomat’s abduction, Vex becomes a target. An expert navigator, he agrees to help Lu find the Argridian—but the truth they uncover could be deadlier than any war. Benat is a heretic. The crown prince of Argrid, he harbors a secret obsession with Grace Loray’s forbidden magic. When Ben’s father, the king, gives him the shocking task of reversing Argrid’s fear of magic, Ben has to decide if one prince can change a devout country—or if he’s building his own pyre. As conspiracies arise, Lu, Vex, and Ben will have to decide who they really are . . . and what they are willing to become for peace.

Da tre mesi i sudditi del Regno d'Inverno sono stati liberati e il re di Primavera, Angra, è scomparso, grazie soprattutto all'aiuto di Cordell. Ma ancora non c'è pace per gli inverniani: devono pagare il debito verso Cordell, e sono così costretti a lavorare nelle miniere. Dove portano alla luce qualcosa di molto potente e altrettanto pericoloso: l'abisso della magia di Primoria. Potrebbe essere l'arma definitiva per sconfiggere Angra, ma l'ultima volta che il mondo ha avuto accesso a una magia simile è precipitato verso la rovina. Così, quando il re di Cordell ordina a Meira e Theron di partire alla ricerca dei segreti della magia, la ragazza pensa di usare quel viaggio per radunare alleati con un unico scopo: evitare che i poteri dell'abisso vengano liberati. È l'unico modo per proteggere il suo popolo, e Meira è disposta a tutto pur di tenere gli inverniani al sicuro. Ma dentro di lei inizia a farsi strada un dubbio: e se la sua missione non fosse combattere solo per Inverno, ma per tutto il mondo? Saprà farlo senza mettere in pericolo le persone che ama?

Sinds Winter is bevrijd van de kwaadaardige koning Angra, en Meira koningin is geworden staat ze voor nieuwe problemen en grote dilemma's. Om haar schuld in te lossen bij de koning van Cordell, moet ze de mijnen van Winter opnieuw ontsluiten. Daarbij stuit ze op de verloren gegane kloof van magie. Ze beseft meteen dat deze ontdekking niet alleen Winter maar zelfs de hele wereld in gevaar kan brengen. Het liefst wil ze dat de geheimen van de kloof verborgen blijven, maar dat lijkt onmogelijk met een tegenstander die maar op één ding uit is: macht...

Um reino renascido. Uma misteriosa magia. Uma jornada pelo mundo. Será Meira capaz de ser guerreira e rainha? "Estilo e trama superlativos. Altamente recomendado." — School Library Journal Segundo volume da série NEVE E CINZAS Faz três meses que os invernianos foram libertados e o rei de Primavera, Angra, desapareceu — graças, em grande parte, à ajuda de Cordell. Meira só quer que seu povo esteja a salvo. Quando a dívida com Cordell força os invernianos a cavarem nas minas em busca de pagamento, o que eles encontram é algo poderoso e possivelmente perigoso: o abismo de magia perdido de Primoria. Para Theron, isso é motivo para alegria e esperança — com essa imensa fonte de magia, seria possível finalmente se armar contra ameaças como Angra. Mas Meira sabe que, da última vez que o mundo teve acesso a tanta magia, os resultados foram dramáticos. Então, quando o rei de Cordell manda os dois em uma missão para atravessar os reinos de Primoria e desvendar os segredos do abismo, Meira planeja usar a viagem para conseguir apoio para destruí-lo, o que faria Inverno permanecer em segurança e Theron ficar furioso. Mas ela será capaz de completar sua missão sem colocar em risco aqueles que ama? Mather só quer ser livre. Os horrores infligidos aos invernianos permanecem frescos na memória e em Jannuari, o que deixa o reino de Inverno vulnerável à opressão crescente de Cordell. Quando Meira deixa o reino em busca de aliados, Mather decide tomar a iniciativa e defender a segurança de seu povo. Será ele capaz de reconstruir seu reino e protegê-lo de novas ameaças? Conforme a teia de mentiras e a batalha pelo poder se fecha, Theron luta pela magia; Mather, pela liberdade — e Meira começa a se perguntar se não deveria estar lutando não por Inverno mas, sim, por toda a humanidade.