From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface comes an all-new, fully illustrated, collector’s edition of R. F. Kuang's epic military fantasy debut novel, The Poppy War. Considered one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, the story of orphaned Rin’s rise to power gets a fresh look with black-and-white interior art by JungShan throughout. When Rin aced the Keju—the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies—it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard—the most elite military school in Nikan—was even more surprising. But surprises aren’t always good. Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender in this brutal magic school, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power—an aptitude for the nearly mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive—and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school. For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away . . . Rin's shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as this powerful antiheroine finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity . . . and that it may already be too late.

A brilliantly imaginative talent makes her exciting debut with this epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic, in the tradition of Ken Liu’s Grace of Kings and N.K. Jemisin’s Inheritance Trilogy. When Rin aced the Keju - the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies - it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard - the most elite military school in Nikan - was even more surprising. But surprises aren’t always good. Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power - an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive - and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school. For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away ... Rin’s shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity ... and that it may already be too late.

"Epic fantasy at its finest-an homage to storytelling and legend, richly told and endlessly engaging."-Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter Don't miss the first novel in this stunning Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy series from R.R. Virdi-a saga of legends, lies, and the secretive storyteller who's spun them all. All legends are born of truths. And just as much lies. These are mine. Judge me for what you will. But you will hear my story first. I buried the village of Ampur under a mountain of ice and snow. Then I killed their god. I've stolen old magics and been cursed for it. I started a war with those that walked before mankind and lost the princess I loved, and wanted to save. I've called lightning and bound fire. I am legend. And I am a monster. My name is Ari. And this is the story of how I let loose the first evil. "Rich world-building, plenty of action, and devious twists abound. Very highly recommended!" -Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of V-Wars and Kagen the Damned

A romantic epic fantasy featuring a fire-wielding nun grappling with her dark past and a young spy caught between her mission and a growing attraction to an enemy princess With complex relationships, a rich and mythic world, and brisk pacing, this standalone novel is perfect for fans of Tasha Suri, Samantha Shannon, and Shannon Chakraborty Ten years ago, Sephre left behind her life as a war hero and took holy vows to seek redemption for her crimes, wielding the flames of the Phoenix to purify the dead. But as corpses rise, a long-dead god stirs, and shadowy serpents creep from the underworld, she has no choice but to draw on the very past she's been trying so hard to forget. Orphaned by the same war Sephre helped win, Yeneris has trained half her life to be the perfect spy, a blade slipped deep into the palace of her enemies. Undercover as bodyguard to Sinoe, a princess whose tears unleash prophecy, Yeneris is searching for the stolen bones of a saint. Her growing attraction to the princess, however, is proving dangerous, and Yeneris struggles to balance her feelings for Sinoe with her duty to her people. As gods are reborn and spirits destroyed, the world trembles on the edge of a second cataclysm. Sephre must decide whether to be bound by her past or to forge a better future, even if it means renouncing her vows and accepting a new and terrible power. Meanwhile, when the real enemy makes their bid for power, Yeneris must find a way to remain true to her full self and save both her mission and her heart. As dead gods rise and corruption creeps across the world, this sweeping standalone fantasy tale of forbidden sapphic love and dark betrayal will set your heart ablaze.

Uncultured ist ein fesselnder Roman, der die bewegende Lebensgeschichte von Daniella Mestyanek Young erzählt. Aufgewachsen in der religiösen Sekte der Children of God in Brasilien, erlebte sie eine Kindheit, die von strengen Regeln und Missbrauch geprägt war. Trotz der Herausforderungen, die ihr durch die Gemeinschaft auferlegt wurden, zeigt Daniella eine bemerkenswerte Entschlossenheit, sich von ihrer Vergangenheit zu befreien. Mit 15 Jahren gelingt ihr die Flucht nach Texas, wo sie sich mutig in die Schule einschreibt und akademisch erfolgreich wird. Ihre Reise führt sie schliesslich in die Militärwelt, wo sie erneut mit den Schatten ihrer Kindheit konfrontiert wird. Uncultured ist nicht nur eine persönliche Erzählung, sondern auch eine tiefgehende Reflexion über die Gefahren von Gruppenzwang und die Herausforderungen, denen Frauen gegenüberstehen, um zu überleben und sich selbst zu finden.

A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. The secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that will see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland’s greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future—the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn’s betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland’s Unfated—children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Witness what the gods do after dark in the fourth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe. A SHE READS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “I don’t always get to do as I please.” The rumor mill of Olympus is constantly churning, but Persephone and Hades are all anyone can talk about. With the constant gossip creating intense pressure on the pair, they decide to slow down their budding romance and focus on sorting out their own issues first. But that’s easier said than done. Hades struggles to find support in his personal life, with Zeus trivializing his feelings and Minthe resorting to abusive patterns in their relationship. And while Hades tries to create healthier boundaries where he can—like finally putting a stop to his sporadic, revenge-fueled hookups with Hera—he still feels lonely and adrift. Persephone feels equally ostracized as her classmates shun her for her connection to Hades, and she can find no refuge at home, with Apollo constantly dropping by unannounced and pushing his unwelcome advances. And on top of it all, the wrathful god of war, Ares, has returned to Olympus to dredge up his sordid history with the goddess of spring, threatening to surface Persephone’s dark and mysterious past and ruin her tenuous position in the land of the gods. Despite agreeing to take it slow, Persephone and Hades find themselves inextricably drawn toward each other once more amid the chaos. The pull of fate cannot be denied. This edition of Rachel Smythe’s original Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 76–102 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

"The Fate of Stars, the first book in the Sea and Stars trilogy, is delightfully dark and sexy, full of lush imagery, vibrant characterization, and enough adrenaline to keep me up way past my bedtime." -Anna Burke, award winning author of THORN and COMPASS ROSE A devout mermaid. A disgraced princess. A feud as ancient as the gods. Worlds collide when Tallora is kidnapped from her ocean home and forced to be a pet to a tyrannical foreign empire. Her only hope for rescue lies with a sworn enemy-Princess Dauriel, infamous for her stone heart and conflicted past. But when Dauriel's kingdom comes to the cusp of war, could their uneasy alliance be the key to defeating a common foe? Or will their growing feelings for each other lead them to ruin? From the world of FALLEN GODS comes a tale of ancient magic and cutthroat politics-and finding redemption through love. "If you like your fantasy with an extra dark twist, exceptional world building and deeply complex characters then reel this book in fast. You'll be hooked. Oh, and mermaids! Enough said." -The Lesbian Review

Eine ehemalige Sklavin, die für Gerechtigkeit kämpft. Ein Krieger, der den Glauben daran längst verloren hat. Und eine dunkle Magie, die ihre Schicksale untrennbar miteinander verknüpft. Tisaanah hat das Unmögliche geschafft: Nach Jahren der Unterdrückung hat die Sklavin ihre Freiheit mit Gold erkauft – nur um nach einem Blutbad aus ihrer Zwangsheimat Threll fliehen zu müssen. Ihre einzige Hoffnung liegt im Mitternachts-Orden, einer mächtigen Organisation von Magieanwendern. Dort will sie ihre magischen Fähigkeiten schulen, um eines Tages zurückzukehren und die verbliebenen Sklaven zu befreien. Die Aufgabe, sie auszubilden, fällt Max zu. Er ist ein ehemaliger Soldat mit einer dunklen Vergangenheit und einer Abneigung gegen den Orden – und gegen sie. Anfangs können die beiden einander kaum ertragen, doch je mehr sie von den Wunden des anderen erfahren, desto stärker werden die Bande, die sie verbinden. Gemeinsam müssen sie sich gegen Intrigen und Vorurteilen behaupten, während die Schatten eines Krieges immer näher rücken. Doch der Orden hat eigene Pläne – und Tisaanah könnte der Schlüssel sein. Sie findet sich in einem Netz aus Verrat, Machtspielen und Geheimnissen wieder, und ihr wird klar: Der Kampf um ihre Freiheit war erst der Anfang. War of Lost Hearts Daughter of No Worlds ist der Auftakt einer mitreißenden New-Adult-Romantasy-Trilogie voller düsterer Magie, emotionaler Tiefe und verbotener Gefühle. Ein episches Abenteuer mit faszinierenden Charakteren, erbarmungslosen Intrigen und einem unvergleichlichen Sog – perfekt für Fans von Sarah J. Maas und Raven Kennedy. Band 1 der neuen Reihe von Erfolgsautorin Carissa Broadbent erscheint als edles Hardcover mit hochwertiger Goldprägung und Lesebändchen – außerdem mit Farbschnitt und Wendeumschlag mit alternativem Cover und ablösbarem Duftsticker exklusiv in der ersten Auflage. //Alle Romane der »War of Lost Hearts«:  -- Band 1: Daughter of No Worlds  -- Band 2: Children of Fallen Gods -- Band 3: Mother of Death and Dawn

Eine ehemalige Sklavin, die für Gerechtigkeit kämpft. Ein Krieger, der den Glauben daran längst verloren hat. Und eine dunkle Magie, die ihre Schicksale untrennbar miteinander verknüpft. Tisaanah hat das Unmögliche geschafft: Nach Jahren der Unterdrückung hat die Sklavin ihre Freiheit mit Gold erkauft – nur um nach einem Blutbad aus ihrer Zwangsheimat Threll fliehen zu müssen. Ihre einzige Hoffnung liegt im Mitternachts-Orden, einer mächtigen Organisation von Magieanwendern. Dort will sie ihre magischen Fähigkeiten schulen, um eines Tages zurückzukehren und die verbliebenen Sklaven zu befreien. Die Aufgabe, sie auszubilden, fällt Max zu. Er ist ein ehemaliger Soldat mit einer dunklen Vergangenheit und einer Abneigung gegen den Orden – und gegen sie. Anfangs können die beiden einander kaum ertragen, doch je mehr sie von den Wunden des anderen erfahren, desto stärker werden die Bande, die sie verbinden. Gemeinsam müssen sie sich gegen Intrigen und Vorurteilen behaupten, während die Schatten eines Krieges immer näher rücken. Doch der Orden hat eigene Pläne – und Tisaanah könnte der Schlüssel sein. Sie findet sich in einem Netz aus Verrat, Machtspielen und Geheimnissen wieder, und ihr wird klar: Der Kampf um ihre Freiheit war erst der Anfang. War of Lost Hearts Daughter of No Worlds ist der Auftakt einer mitreißenden New-Adult-Romantasy-Trilogie voller düsterer Magie, emotionaler Tiefe und verbotener Gefühle. Ein episches Abenteuer mit faszinierenden Charakteren, erbarmungslosen Intrigen und einem unvergleichlichen Sog – perfekt für Fans von Sarah J. Maas und Raven Kennedy. Band 1 der neuen Reihe von Erfolgsautorin Carissa Broadbent erscheint als edles Hardcover mit hochwertiger Goldprägung und Lesebändchen – außerdem mit Farbschnitt und Wendeumschlag mit alternativem Cover und ablösbarem Duftsticker exklusiv in der ersten Auflage. //Alle Romane der »War of Lost Hearts«: -- Band 1: Daughter of No Worlds -- Band 2: Children of Fallen Gods -- Band 3: Mother of Death and Dawn

A brilliantly imaginative talent makes her exciting debut with this epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic, in the tradition of Ken Liu’s Grace of Kings and N.K. Jemisin’s Inheritance Trilogy. When Rin aced the Keju - the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies - it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard - the most elite military school in Nikan - was even more surprising. But surprises aren’t always good. Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power - an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive - and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school. For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away ... Rin’s shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity ... and that it may already be too late.

The Great War meets the horrors of forgotten folklore in this occult skirmish wargame. 1916: A World Transformed. As the Great War raged, the Moon fell from its orbit. Seas shifted, uncovering new lands and revealing what tide and time had concealed. Long known as a potent occult power, the Moon's descent also heralded the terrifying resurgence of magic. Long-forgotten gods and spirits began to stir in hidden groves and caverns and old traditions found new strength. Soon, stone circles echoed once more with the chanting of ancient rituals and menhirs were again bedecked with wildflowers and presented with offerings of honey and blood. 1918: A War Transformed. Rival nations battle on new fronts, seeking dominance with weapons of spell, song, and sacrifice. Thrust to the surface, Doggerland, the ancient bridge between Britain and Europe, becomes a crucial battleground in the conflict. In this alien landscape, raiding parties pick through the ribs of wrecks and the ruins of lost villages, war machines festooned with totems and fetishes roll over the brittle bones of long-dead giants, and cavalry charge across plains made verdant by the vegetation returning to this new land with unnatural speed. A War Transformed is a skirmish wargame set in a world where World War I was utterly changed by forces far beyond human comprehension. Players command small forces of infantry, cavalry, artillery, and other... stranger... troops on the Doggerland Front. Fast-paced gameplay and a tense initiative bidding system are combined with authentic folk traditions and occult philosophies of the era - it is a game of rifle and relic, of bayonet and belief, of machine gun and magic.

An awesome new title exploring the enchanting Helen of Greek mythology, featuring a fascinating extended introduction and modern stories reimagining her. Renowned as the face that launched a thousand ships, Helen of Troy was a crucial figure in the epic Trojan war, that most important event in Greek mythology. Though the cause of the war rested with Eris, the goddess of discord, Helen's bewitching beauty, considered as she was to be the most beautiful woman in the mortal realm, is often held responsible for her elopement or abduction by Paris, inciting her husband's fury and instigating a conflict that was to rage for ten long years. Delving deeper into the character and backstory of Helen, modern short stories reimagine and shine light on this enchanting figure, exploring beyond her most immediate link to the Trojan war. Created through open submissions and supported by an extensive introduction examining classic sources and the mythology surrounding Helen, this is a wonderful new book in the best tradition of Flame Tree's collectable hardcover editions. Introductory essay by Bella Vivante. Foreword writer and selected stories to be announced later in the year. About the series: Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, complementing the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.

A romantic epic fantasy featuring a fire-wielding nun grappling with her dark past and a young spy caught between her mission and a growing attraction to an enemy princess With complex relationships, a rich and mythic world, and brisk pacing, this standalone novel is perfect for fans of Tasha Suri, Samantha Shannon, and Shannon Chakraborty Ten years ago, Sephre left behind her life as a war hero and took holy vows to seek redemption for her crimes, wielding the flames of the Phoenix to purify the dead. But as corpses rise, a long-dead god stirs, and shadowy serpents creep from the underworld, she has no choice but to draw on the very past she's been trying so hard to forget. Orphaned by the same war Sephre helped win, Yeneris has trained half her life to be the perfect spy, a blade slipped deep into the palace of her enemies. Undercover as bodyguard to Sinoe, a princess whose tears unleash prophecy, Yeneris is searching for the stolen bones of a saint. Her growing attraction to the princess, however, is proving dangerous, and Yeneris struggles to balance her feelings for Sinoe with her duty to her people. As gods are reborn and spirits destroyed, the world trembles on the edge of a second cataclysm. Sephre must decide whether to be bound by her past or to forge a better future, even if it means renouncing her vows and accepting a new and terrible power. Meanwhile, when the real enemy makes their bid for power, Yeneris must find a way to remain true to her full self and save both her mission and her heart. As dead gods rise and corruption creeps across the world, this sweeping standalone fantasy tale of forbidden sapphic love and dark betrayal will set your heart ablaze.

A stunning collector's edition of the #1 national bestseller Divine Rivals, full of luxe and stunning features including: A never-before-seen bonus chapter Premium foiled slipcase with die cut elements Custom full color character end papers Custom full color map Designed flower edges Embossed case with foil elements When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to hold her family together. Her mother is suffering from addiction and her brother is missing from the front lines. Her best bet is to win the columnist promotion at the Oath Gazette. To combat her worries, Iris writes letters to her brother and slips them beneath her wardrobe door, where they vanish-into the hands of Roman Kitt, her cold and handsome rival at the paper. When he anonymously writes Iris back, the two of them forge a connection that will follow Iris all the way to the front lines of battle: for her brother, the fate of mankind, and love.

A stunning collector's edition of the #1 national bestseller Divine Rivals, full of luxe and stunning features including: A never-before-seen bonus chapter Premium foiled slipcase with die cut elements Custom full color character end papers Custom full color map Designed flower edges Embossed case with foil elements When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to hold her family together. Her mother is suffering from addiction and her brother is missing from the front lines. Her best bet is to win the columnist promotion at the Oath Gazette. To combat her worries, Iris writes letters to her brother and slips them beneath her wardrobe door, where they vanish-into the hands of Roman Kitt, her cold and handsome rival at the paper. When he anonymously writes Iris back, the two of them forge a connection that will follow Iris all the way to the front lines of battle: for her brother, the fate of mankind, and love.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Witness what the gods do after dark in the fourth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe. A SHE READS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “I don’t always get to do as I please.” The rumor mill of Olympus is constantly churning, but Persephone and Hades are all anyone can talk about. With the constant gossip creating intense pressure on the pair, they decide to slow down their budding romance and focus on sorting out their own issues first. But that’s easier said than done. Hades struggles to find support in his personal life, with Zeus trivializing his feelings and Minthe resorting to abusive patterns in their relationship. And while Hades tries to create healthier boundaries where he can—like finally putting a stop to his sporadic, revenge-fueled hookups with Hera—he still feels lonely and adrift. Persephone feels equally ostracized as her classmates shun her for her connection to Hades, and she can find no refuge at home, with Apollo constantly dropping by unannounced and pushing his unwelcome advances. And on top of it all, the wrathful god of war, Ares, has returned to Olympus to dredge up his sordid history with the goddess of spring, threatening to surface Persephone’s dark and mysterious past and ruin her tenuous position in the land of the gods. Despite agreeing to take it slow, Persephone and Hades find themselves inextricably drawn toward each other once more amid the chaos. The pull of fate cannot be denied. This edition of Rachel Smythe’s original Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 76–102 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

Sie kämpft für ihre Liebe. Er gegen die Schatten seiner Vergangenheit. Doch manche Opfer fordern einen höheren Preis als den Tod. Nach einer verheerenden Niederlage wurden Tisaanah und Maxatarius auseinandergerissen. Tisaanah setzt alles daran, Max aus seiner Gefangenschaft zu befreien - doch während sie für die Freiheit ihres Volkes kämpft, wird der Krieg immer gnadenloser. Hinter den Mauern von Ilyzath ist Max nur noch ein Schatten seiner selbst. Seine Erinnerungen sind verloren, seine Zukunft liegt in den Händen einer neuen, skrupellosen Königin. Währenddessen wird Aefe in die Feenlande zurückgezerrt - von einem König, der Zivilisationen in ihrem Namen vernichten will. Doch je mehr ihre Vergangenheit sie einholt, desto fremder wird sie sich selbst. Tisaanah, Max und Aefe stehen im Zentrum eines erbarmungslosen Krieges zwischen Menschen und Feen. Ihre Magie könnte den Krieg entscheiden - oder ihn beenden. Doch große Macht fordert große Opfer. Tisaanah muss sich zwischen Liebe und Pflicht entscheiden. Max kann seine Zukunft nur formen, wenn er sich seiner Vergangenheit stellt. Und Aefe muss wählen, ob sie zu der wird, die sie einst war - oder zu der, die sie sein könnte. Die Entscheidungen, die sie treffen, werden die Welt entweder neu formen … oder sie zerstören. War of Lost Hearts – Mother of Death and Dawn ist das packende Finale der mitreißenden New-Adult-Romantasy-Trilogie voller düsterer Magie, emotionaler Tiefe und verbotener Gefühle. Ein episches Abenteuer mit faszinierenden Charakteren, erbarmungslosen Intrigen und einem unvergleichlichen Sog - perfekt für Fans von Sarah J. Maas und Raven Kennedy. Alle Romane der »War of Lost Hearts«-Serie: -- Band 1: Daughter of No Worlds -- Band 2: Children of Fallen Gods -- Band 3: Mother of Death and Dawn//

An awesome new title exploring the enchanting Helen of Greek mythology, featuring a fascinating extended introduction and modern stories reimagining her. Renowned as the face that launched a thousand ships, Helen of Troy was a crucial figure in the epic Trojan war, that most important event in Greek mythology. Though the cause of the war rested with Eris, the goddess of discord, Helen's bewitching beauty, considered as she was to be the most beautiful woman in the mortal realm, is often held responsible for her elopement or abduction by Paris, inciting her husband's fury and instigating a conflict that was to rage for ten long years. Delving deeper into the character and backstory of Helen, modern short stories reimagine and shine light on this enchanting figure, exploring beyond her most immediate link to the Trojan war. Created through open submissions and supported by an extensive introduction examining classic sources and the mythology surrounding Helen, this is a wonderful new book in the best tradition of Flame Tree's collectable hardcover editions. Introductory essay by Bella Vivante. Foreword writer and selected stories to be announced later in the year. About the series: Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, complementing the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.

Homer s monumental epic set at the end of the Trojan War explores love, heroism, and the intricate relationship between gods and mortals now in a beautiful clothbound hardcover edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. The Iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization the cornerstone of Western culture and an epic poem without rival in world literature. The story centers on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus s killing of Hektor and the fall of Troy. But Homer's theme is not simply war or heroism. With compassion and humanity, he presents a universal and tragic view of the world: human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background. This edition presents Penguin Classics founder E. V. Rieu s lively translation of Homer s great epic. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.