Young Adult

Her magic is a curse. His alliance is a gamble. Together, they could either save the world-or destroy it.Desdemona Althenia has always hidden in the shadows, concealing the deadly magic that could kill her if it's ever unleashed. Born into the lowest ranks of society, she's survived by her wits and her willingness to deceive. But when a chance encounter forces her into the prestigious-and perilous-Visnatus Academy, her lies begin to unravel.Lucian Aibek, the ruthless prince and heir to the throne, is driven by a burning desire for revenge against the family that has kept him under their thumb. Desdemona's untamed power could be the key to his freedom-if he can manipulate her to his advantage. But as their fates become entangled, the line between ally and enemy blurs, and they must navigate a deadly game where trust is a luxury neither can afford.As an ancient war stirs in the shadows, threatening to engulf their world, Desdemona and Lucian must decide whether to fight their growing connection-or harness it to conquer the darkness. But in a world built on lies, can the truth really set them free, or will it be their undoing?In this gripping dark fantasy, where every choice has a cost and every alliance is forged in blood, power is not just a weapon-it's a curse.

'I suspect that in Soho anything can happen and frequently does.'1960 is knocking on the door, and eighteen-year-old Margaret 'Birdy' Arbuthnot, presently of Surbiton, wants more than her current existence in the dull suburbs. She wants to LIVE - in capital letters! Could Soho, with its bright lights and dark corridors, hold the key to a life more novel-like and less... Surrey? (Even if Mummy thinks it is a square mile of vice, full of men with overly shiny shoes.)At the cusp of the new year, Birdy resolves to only say 'yes' to everything for the next twelve months. She can't possibly realise that her biggest 'yes' will launch her directly into the London orbit of the aristocratic Mannering family, and transform her life into one worth writing novels about. The joyfully funny companion novel to A Calamity of Mannerings, by Carnegie-nominated bestselling author Joanna Nadin.

Aggie Morton lives in a small seaside town. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, she hasn't had much to do since the death of her beloved father . . . until the fateful day when she crosses paths with twelve-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot and discovers a dead body on the floor of the Mermaid Dance Room! As the number of suspects grows and the murder threatens to tear the town apart, Aggie and her new friend will need every tool to solve the case before Aggie's beloved dance instructor is charged with a crime Aggie is sure she didn't commit!

Honey is settling into her role as scout bee for her hive. Now she has a new mission: to find more water. Together with her friends Beanie, Hex and Fred the Fly, Honey buzzes off on an adventure. Yet they soon discover there's something very wrong with the local stream. It's going to take lots of cunning and clever tricks to fix the problem and make sure the water flows freely again.

What does a boy with an incredible imagination do when he finds a book about African animals? He gets his best friends and goes on a safari, of course! Jump in the truck with Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they head out in search of African wildlife. What surprises are in store for Milo and his friends as they embark on this wild imaginary adventure?

What does a boy with a fantastic imagination do when he hears a strange sound coming from his homemade radio receiver? He grabs his best friends and goes on a space adventure, of course! Join Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they blast off in search of a mysterious signal. What amazing things will they discover on their imaginary outer space adventure?

Battling problems at home, Amelia risks her spot on the football squad when she lashes out at her teammates in this sensitively told sports tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

An emotional coming-of-age story about a young woman running away from herself while trying to find a way back. Deeply moving, authentically raw, and humming with the possibility of a new love.

This sweet, funny, electrifying romance stars sixteen-year-old Audre Mercy-Moore, first introduced in the New York Times bestseller Seven Days in June. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon.

Emma Rockford needs magic for the new school year. Before Emma'sbeloved Nana died, she left detailed instructions on how to accessa magical wishing well. Obnoxious new kid, Jackson, starts tossingin wishes of his own that knock her wishes off course. Emmadiscovers that her wishes are starting to come true . but for Jackson.

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!Aurora is terrified when Lilac Star go on a dive to the Twilight Zone. But it's not just the strange-looking deep-sea creatures that have her scared. She's sure something else is down there, something huge and dangerous. But can she make anyone believe her in time to save the school?Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble, Cora and Sparkle, Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash Millie and Storm,and Harper and Splash

Badger and Squirrel are best friends, until one day . . . along comes Fox!Can you have more than one best friend? Fox doesn't think so. He wants to prove to Squirrel that he should be her best friend, not Badger, and he knows just the thing to settle it: a friendship competition! But Badger is terrible at the games Fox sets up, and he starts to think he might not be a very good friend . . .

As a mother watches her child bravely step into the world, both mother and child embrace change and share a love that continues to grow. Based on the Christina Perri song "A Thousand Years."

He broke her best friend's heart, so now Saachi plans to break his. Unable to talk to Mona about her mixed emotions, and with the mission veering dangerously off course, Saachi will have to embrace her role as a heartbreaker or potentially end up with her own heart broken .

Doodle and Dot are best friends. They love to draw together and experiment with art. But their drawings have a frustrating habit of coming to life and causing mayhem. How will they get the squiggles under control? Doodle and Dot: Squiggles on the Loose gently introduces line drawing styles to preschoolers through fun, arty chaos!

“Achingly heartfelt and resoundingly beautiful. I need more books from Natalie Naudus ASAP!”—Julie Abe, author of The Charmed List and Our Cursed LoveIn this gripping queer YA romance perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Becky Albertalli, an Asian American teen longs to break free of the conservative cult she was raised in.Valerie Danners is in a cult. She just doesn’t know it yet. But when she stumbles upon a queer romance novel at the library, everything about her life—centered around a conservative Christian homeschool cult—is thrown into question. Worst of all, there’s a new girl in town. Riley is rebellious, kindhearted, and impossibly cool. As the two bond over being multiracial teens in their very white and very religious community, Valerie finds herself falling in love.Soon Valerie and Riley are exchanging notes in secret and stealing kisses behind the church. But even as their romance blooms, Valerie knows that they’re trapped. If Valerie wants a chance at writing her own story, she must choose between staying with a family she fears will never accept her or running away with the girl she loves.