The first book in the fantasy Ascension series that NYT bestselling author Susan Dennard called "perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas."On the day of her Presenting, in front of the entire Byern Court, seventeen-year-old Cyrene Strohm's lifelong plans come to fruition when she's chosen for one of the most prestigious positions in her homeland--an Affiliate to the Queen.Or so she thinks.When Cyrene receives a mysterious letter and an unreadable book, she finds nothing is as it seems. Thrust into a world of dangerous political intrigue and deadly magic, Cyrene's position only grows more treacherous when she finds herself drawn to the one man she can never have...King Edric himself.Cyrene must decide if love is truly worth the price of freedom.

Review "With rich romance and twisty political intrigue, The Affiliate is a breakneck fantasy ride that's perfect for fans of The Selection or Throne of Glass." --Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of TRUTHWITCH"Linde delivers a lush, evocative fantasy full of thrills and romance. I can't wait to read the next book!"--Gennifer Albin, New York Times bestselling author CREWEL"Hold on tight! These twists will leave you reeling! Magic, mayhem, and romance to satisfy anyfantasy lover." --Wendy Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of THE GREAT HUNT"The Affiliate is a lush world of myth, prophecy, andpolitics,filled with sexy kings and princes, a scheming court, and athousand years of mystery. I couldn't put it down!" --Bethany Hagen, author of LANDRY PARK "Romantic and mysterious! K.A. Linde has created a compelling world that is easy to get lost in, and will leave you craving the next in the Ascension series." --Molly McAdams, New York Times bestselling author"Bursting with captivating intrigue, fast-paced action and simmering passion, The Affiliate is fantasy at its finest! This lush world will leave you hungry for more!" --S.C. Stephens, #1 New York Times bestselling author About the Author K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of more thantwenty novels including the Avoiding series and the Record series. Shehas aMasters degree in political science from the University ofGeorgia, wasthe head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as thehead coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasynovels,geeking out over Star Wars, binge-watching Supernatural, and dancing in her spare time.She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.Visit her online at kalinde.com and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @authorkalinde.Join her newsletter at kalinde.com/subscribe for exclusive content, free books, and giveaways every month.

For three thousand years, Aggy watched the mortal world spin below her and wanted in.Untouchable. Immortal. Restless. A goddess with no purpose and a mother who kept pulling her back from the edge. Then one reckless night, she falls to earth.In the brutal chaos below, she becomes someone new. A hunter. A woman. Someone who finally feels alive.And then she meets Eltayn.He's nobody. A hunter's son with an archer's eye and no idea the woman following him through the forest is a goddess. But something about him gets under her skin in ways that immortality never prepared her for. And what starts as a game stops feeling like one.She tells herself it's curiosity. Then obsession. Then she stops telling herself anything at all.As the goddess in her fades and the woman takes over entirely, an ancient evil bleeds into the mortal realm and the divine family she left behind starts sharpening its knives.To save Eltayn, she must become something neither goddess nor woman has ever been.But some rules were never meant to be broken. And some loves cost everything—including who you are.“Brimming with magic, prophecy, and peril… a mythic masterpiece where gods meddle, bleed, and burn.” —NewInBooks.com“Crisp, exquisite prose and larger-than-life characters… an epic that explores heroism, divine arrogance, and the razor edge between order and chaos.” —The Book Commentary (Starred Review)Archer’s Moon — the breathtaking prequel to the Legends of Ansu series that readers are calling “unputdownable.”If you crave lush mythic fantasy packed with snappy banter, heart-wrenching romance, and battles that span earth and sky, you need this book in your life.

When a powerful vizier curses Jasna, her soul that's now bound to stone, begins to splinter, until a desperate spell casts her into Syanka, a realm shaped by old stories.To reclaim what was taken and rescue Iliya – once her betrothed, now a pawn in something darker – Jasna must face beasts and strike dangerous deals with ancient beings she once believed lived only in her Nana’s tales. But the red thread that marks her path is tightening, and the zmei she trusted is growing impatient. If she cannot reach the vizier’s palace before the thread snaps, whatever remains of her soul will unravel with it.A dark fantasy tale of curses, bargains, and a heroine racing against the unraveling of her own soul, The Girl Who Cheated the Wind weaves dark magic, Slavic folklore, and Ottoman-inspired intrigue into a tale where wonder walks hand in hand with danger. For readers who grew up on Narnia and Alice in Wonderland and wondered what would happen if the magic turned dark.Perfect for fans of Spinning Silver, The Bear and the Nightingale, and the dreamlike peril of Labyrinth.---Praise for The Girl Who Cheated the Wind?????The Girl Who Cheated the Wind felt like stepping into one of those dreamy, slightly haunting fairy tales where the magic is gorgeous but also a little dangerous.” — Goodreads/TikTok reviewer?????“Rich with folklore and mythology, different creatures (including a dragon!), found family, and so much more.” — NetGalley reviewer?????“The world felt so real I could see the movie playing in my mind.” — Netgalley reviewer?????“As Jasna faces her challenges, she not only has to learn to accept herself but grow into who she wants to be.” — BookSprout reviewer

A fragile peace teeters on the brink of collapse; new players threaten the colonial world order in this award-winning debut historical fantasy novel.Damien Flynn is going to die. And it’s going to happen because he finally stood up for what’s right.After years of observing and taking part in the enduring corruption and oppression of the Ricchan people, Damien Flynn’s conscience wakes. He pushes for the Ricchan right to a vote, for control of their own destiny.He soon learns that bleeding hearts don’t make for good politics, exchanging quills for shackles. Former friends and colleagues sentence Damien Flynn to death for treason.With time running out, Damien Flynn only has one chance, one opportunity for survival, and it comes from one of the most unlikely sources.Victoria Montgomery, the reluctant leader of an army composed of little more than ragtag criminals and vagrants, must make a change. And in Damien, she sees the catalyst to bring about the full-scale rebellion her people need to flourish. He is the key to bringing about a legitimate revolution that may have the strength to succeed where past attempts have failed.All she need do is gamble on the unknown, gamble on the strength of Damien’s morals and convictions and hope that she’s judged him well, less the entire rebellion is forfeit.Victoria and Damien must unite to save Riccha from Braiton’s control.In order for this revolution to succeed, these two seemingly unlikely partners must believe in each other. A tough task when they barely even believe in themselves.Amidst the horrors of war, the cruelties of betrayal, and the unleashed wrath of long-held grievances, the righteousness and convictions of humanity will be tested like never before.Will the courage and resilience of the oppressed be enough to overcome the tyranny of their oppressors? Or will the flames of conflict engulf everything in their path, leaving nothing but destruction in their wake? In this epic tale of struggle and survival, the fate of a world hangs in the balance.Set in a richly imagined world of fantasy and history, this award-winning novel is a gripping tale of revolution, betrayal, and redemption. With its unforgettable characters, thrilling action, and poignant themes, it will captivate readers. Don’t miss out on one of the most exciting fresh voices in historical fantasy.Award-winner: 2021 Royal Dragonfly Fiction: New Author2nd Place: 2022 Storymonster Scifi/Fiction AwardsB.R.A.G. Medallion HonoreeFinalist for the 2019 OZMA Fantasy Fiction awards, Chanticleer International Book Awards

Tarkosi Terelta is a nobody. A nobody who will save his world from demons and the hellfire they bring.The third-born of a shamed family, Tarkosi's lot in life is to spend his days as a worker, feeding temperamental lancewings under a harsh master. His days in the bloodwood city of Shal Gara are full of drudgery, tedium, and pain, his own ambitions cast aside in the name of order.That is until demons from a broken world invade the forest realm of The Swathe, and an accident born of violence and dark magic intertwines Tarkosi’s fate with the greatest among them.Forced onto the frontlines of a war forgotten by history, Tarkosi must balance battling the royal demon bound to him with the rapid progression of the magical abilities its presence has bestowed. Risking everything, he will need to tread a thin line between hero and heretic to keep Shal Gara from falling into ruin and chaos.Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Venom in this epic progression fantasy perfect for fans of Iron Prince, Cradle, and Kingfall.