The Realm tells all. It never lies.For the Lovely, there are two defining days in life, three if they’re fortunate.The first is at birth, when the one with whom they shared a womb forever joins the dead. The second is in their sixth year, when they touch their first stone and connect with the Realm.Olean knows this all too well, having accessed the Realm for years, reading people, seeing and feeling their thoughts and actions as if they were her own. Now that she’s of age and possesses a higher stone ability, her third defining day has come—a chance to join the prestigious Queen’s Garden.But this change isn’t the only one she’ll face.When the queen arrives for a test, Olean learns not all truths are so clearly seen. A voice informs her of the recent castle murders and urges her to link her mind with Croft’s—a royal attendant who may know more than most—to find answers that could save other lives, quite possibly her own.Olean must choose between her desired path to a revered position or one that risks it all, filled with deception to the Crown and to Croft, going against everything she’s ever known.

1000+ pages (over 249,000+ words) of magic, monsters, and mayhem, suitable for fans of A Darker Shade of Magic and This Savage Song, or anime/manga such as RWBY and D.Gray-Man.In the fenced-in city of Hildegrand, upturned by a violent resurgence of magic, a thief touched by darkness, a girl with the power to cleanse it, her wayward golden boy brother, and an unwitting servant of evil must come to terms with the hand fate has dealt them and learn to wield the legendary powers bestowed on them if they are to defend their world from the insidious forces of the Void.Praise for Bloody SpadeA magical explosion of dark magic, tragedy, hope, and found family -- this is a story full of characters you'll want to protect and secrets you'll want answers for.— C.G. Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses ?????"Bloody Spade was a really fun adventure with well-thought-out magic and incredibly lovable characters. It was so comforting to read about the character’s growth and healing, all through a fun and action-packed book. Definitely a hidden gem!"— Amanda, Bookish Brews ?????"This book is absolutely stunning. Get ready for drama, angst, magic galore, transformation sequences, anime style, LGBTQA+ rep, PINING, and the process of healing from the past while staring straight ahead at the dangers the future poses."— Denise, Amazon Reviewer ?????"This book is absolutely stunning. Get ready for drama, angst, magic galore, transformation sequences, anime style, LGBTQA+ rep, PINING, and the process of healing from the past while staring straight ahead at the dangers the future poses."— Denise, Amazon Reviewer ?????"If you're looking for a cast of complicated LGBTQA+ characters in a deeply magical, anime-inspired world, Bloody Spade is absolutely for you."— Cat Rector, author of The Goddess of Nothing At All ?????"Overall, this is an exciting new series that I can’t wait to read more of. The characters are fun and memorable. The style of the book is new to me, and a fun experience to have. I can’t wait to find out more about what happens with all of these anime chaos children, and I hope you’ll give it a read too."— Andee @ Mouse Reads ?????

From the author of the emotionally devastating epic fantasy series The Spellbinders and the Gunslingers comes...well, the complete opposite of that."Cheeky, sharp, humorous, Pratchett-esque. A bit silly, but in the best way possible." -Andy Peloquin, bestselling author of the Darkblade series"Delightful and fun." -K.E. Andrews, SPFBO 9 finalist and author of Hills of Heather and Bone______________________It begins and ends, as things do, with a girl throwing a birthday party for a dragon. Or it would, if things were ever that simple.Generations ago, the Inquisition of the Priory of the Thrice-Dead Prophet decided that dragons were a great evil and it was their duty to banish them from the land of Nóra. The dragons weren't (they just grew tired of the bother and migrated north), and the Inquisition didn't (they just pretended otherwise), but that's beside the point.Though evidence of dragons still existed, it remained within the realm of smugglers, ne'er-do-wells, and people with too much time and money on their hands...until a hatching egg finds its way into the hands of a young girl named Ailís.Now, with the first newborn dragon seen in generations in her company, Ailís finds herself beset by merchants, brigands, Inquisitors, and a greedy governor, and all she wants to do is throw a birthday party for her dragon.And you thought planning a party for your kids was tough.

A deadly virus. A group of teenagers trapped in the mountains. Their survival depends on each other. Seventeen-year-old Jess Maddox leaves home excited and hopeful, certain the leadership camp she’s about to join will change her life forever. And she’s right.When a deadly virus outbreak makes the world too dangerous to return to, Jess and the other students are forced to flee to the mountains. As they learn to survive in the wilderness and live together as a community, Jess finds herself drawn to two of her friends. Torn by her feelings for both of them, she needs to make a choice, knowing it could damage the harmony of their group.As their community prepares for the onset of winter, Jess and her friends are faced with a new threat, and soon realise that the virus isn’t the most dangerous thing out there.Can Jess save her friends before it’s too late? Or will she lose everything in their attempt to survive?Fortune Falls is the first book in Lou Vane’s YA apocalyptic survival series. A story with characters that you’ll grow to love … maybe even more than your own friends.A must read for fans of Tomorrow, When the War Began, The Maze Runner and The Hunger Games.Disclaimer: this novel is written in British English, including spelling and grammar.Recommended for ages 14+. Please be advised this young adult apocalyptic survival story is suited to older teens and adults. This book contains mild swearing and scenes with moderate violence, including assault and death.PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a zombie apocalypse. There are no zombies in this book.______________________________________________________________________________________________***** "Wow! All I can say is, when is the next book coming out?!!"***** "Couldn't put it down!"***** "Don't hesitate... read this book now!!"***** "I had chills running up and down my arms!"***** "If you love reading post-apocalyptic fiction, then this one’s a must."***** "This is hands down one of the best books I have read in a while."***** "If you like The 100, or The Maze Runner, this book is for you."***** "So. Freakin'. Good."***** "This book has the vibe of the Maze Runner and Tomorrow When the War Began but it is so much better (and I am a HUGE fan of both!) I was blown away by how well-written this debut novel was!"***** "This MUST be on your TBR list!"***** "Amazing read! It is just what I was looking for. This book had me hooked till the end. If you are into YA dystopia, apocalypse, survival this is for you"***** "I loved this book so much. It’s the first book I’ve ever given 5/5??"***** "Amazing action packed ride"***** "I would give it more stars if I could! Great writing and not just for teens!"***** "This is the series that made me like reading!"