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By V.E. Schwab“When people see tears, they stop listening to your hands or your words or anything else you have to say. And it doesn't matter if the tears are angry or sad, frightened or frustrated. All they see is a girl crying.”
“When people see tears, they stop listening to your hands or your words or anything else you have to say. And it doesn't matter if the tears are angry or sad, frightened or frustrated. All they see is a girl crying.”
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo is an exciting fantasy novel that follows a diverse group of six outcasts in the city of Ketterdam as they venture on a treacherous heist. Led by the cunning and relentless Kaz Brekker, each character possesses unique skills and a tragic past. As they navigate the complexities of their mission, facing unexpected challenges and alliances, the story weaves themes of vengeance, power, and greed.
Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian follows a girl held captive by a brutal monarch (the Kaiser) in the land his people (the Kalovaxians) conquered, the land that was originally her home (Astrea). While the Kalovaxians call her Thora, her name is Theodosia Eirene Houzzara (Theo for short). Theo watched her mother get killed when she was 6, and ever since then she has been living in fear of the abusive Theyn and Kaiser, waiting for someone to rescue her and trying to bury the girl she used to be.
Ketterdam is a city of crime, and it’s all Kaz has ever known. When news of a risky heist arises, his attention is caught. The job would be deadly, but if he were to somehow make it out alive, there would be an unimaginable amount of money waiting for him. Unable to resist the temptation, and ignoring the odds, Kaz puts together a crew.
Sarah J. Mass’s Throne of Glass is one of the most perfect novels in a fantasy book series you will ever find! It begins 18 year old Celaena Sardothien, also known to many as “Adarlan’s Assassin.” She was raised to be a trained assassin until she was ensnared in the brutal salt mines of Endovier. That is until she is pulled out by the Crown Prince and offered the possibility of release if she wins a competition to be the King’s Champion.
Summary: Reverie by Ryan La Sala is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Kane Montgomery, who wakes up in a hospital with no memory of how he got there or the recent events in his life. As he pieces together his memories, he discovers that he has the ability to manipulate reality through his dreams. Kane becomes entangled in a fantastical world called Reverie, where his creations come to life, and he must navigate a complex web of magic, danger, and his own identity.
Summary: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas follows the story of Celaena Sardothien, a skilled assassin who is serving a life sentence in the salt mines of Endovier. However, her fate takes an unexpected turn when she is offered a chance at freedom by the Crown Prince Dorian Havilliard. The catch: she must compete in a deadly tournament to become the King's Champion, risking her life against other criminals and warriors.
In the sequel to City of Dusk, the five heirs are separated across the realms and must find their way to each other. Risha, the necromancer, realizes she is not as close to the dead as she thought after being trapped in the underworld. Nikolas is trapped in the bone castle under the thumb of his ruthless god who wants only to use him and his newly discovered brother as pawns in his war. Taisa and Julian battle alone in the realm of the dark, and stumble across the only remaining member of the Lunaris royal family.
Divergent is a dystopian novel about Beatrice Prior. She is 16 and has to make a decision that will change her life. She could choose to stay with her family, and lead a dull life serving others, or she could forge her own path, one that would alienate her from those she loves and throw her into the claws of danger. On the day she is to choose, her choice shocks everyone but somehow satisfies her. Soon, she realizes that her secrets can hurt her if they ever slip out.
Summary: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is a dark and captivating young adult fantasy
novel that follows the story of Jude Duarte, a mortal girl who is taken to live in the treacherous
and deceitful realm of Elfhame, where she must navigate the treacherous politics and power
struggles of the faerie court. Despite her vulnerability as a human, Jude is determined to prove
herself and gain power in this dangerous world, leading her to make morally ambiguous choices