Ava Reid Książki

Effy Sayre od zawsze wierzyła w baśnie. Jednak tak naprawdę nie miała innego wyboru. Od dzieciństwa nawiedzały ją bowiem wizje przedstawiające Baśniowego Króla. Odnajdywała ukojenie jedynie w Angharad uwielbianej przez wszystkich powieści Emrysa Myrddina opowiadającej historię dziewczyny, która zakochuje się w Baśniowym Królu tylko po to, żeby potem go zniszczyć. To właśnie ta książka jest jedynym, co ratuje Effy, gdy przychodzi jej zmierzyć się z duszną atmosferą na wydziale architektury prestiżowej llyrskiej uczelni. Gdy więc rodzina Myrddina ogłasza konkurs na zaprojektowanie domu zmarłego pisarza, dziewczyna jest przekonana, że w końcu odnalazła swoje przeznaczenie. Ale odbudowa Dworu Hiraeth jest praktycznie niemożliwa. To zrujnowana posiadłość mieszcząca się na krawędzi urwiska. A w dodatku, gdy Effy przybywa na miejsce, odkrywa, że Preston Hloury napuszony, młody student literaturoznawstwa bada dokumenty Myrddina, chcąc udowodnić, że autor był oszustem. W ten sposób rozpoczyna się zaciekła rywalizacja między dwójką studentów, którzy wkrótce odkrywają, że Hiraeth nie jest jedynym tajemniczym elementem ich świata. Istnieją mroczne siły zarówno te zrodzone w zwyczajnym świecie, jak i magiczne, które zrobią wszystko, żeby uniemożliwić im dojście do prawdy. A prawda może doprowadzić młodych studentów do klęski. Książka zawiera treści nieodpowiednie dla osób poniżej szesnastego roku życia.

A seductive siren romantasy with a dark twist unfolds as Imogen Nel hides from a cruel kingdom that views Sirens as monstrous creatures. She evades a relentless king and his captain, suppressing her alluring abilities by staying away from the sea. When a neighboring king arrives, he recognizes her as a lost Siren heiress who could save their kingdoms from a greater threat. As their connection deepens, they form a blood bond for protection, but Imogen's magic begins to surface. Together, they escape through treacherous waters filled with the undead, where the lines between duty and desire blur. Imogen fears her ancestral powers may not be enough to defeat the monster hunting her—she may have to embrace her darker side to survive. Praise for this captivating tale highlights its ability to draw readers in and keep them enthralled. Critics describe it as a provocative dark fantasy filled with sensuous romance, compelling characters, and perilous stakes. The dynamic between Imogen and Theo captures the essence of a hate-to-love affair, promising an incandescent journey that leaves readers breathless. This story is sure to ensnare hearts and linger long after the last page is turned.

Set in a dystopian world controlled by the corporation Caerus, the story follows Inesa, who discovers her mother has offered her as a sacrifice in a deadly spectacle known as the Lamb's Gauntlet. As she fights for survival with her brother, she encounters Melinoë, a skilled assassin grappling with her own haunting past. Their paths intertwine in a chase that challenges their beliefs about survival and redemption, leading to unexpected feelings of love amidst the chaos. Themes of sacrifice, survival, and the quest for identity are central to their journey.

''A tale of fear and survival, hope and yearning and defiance, in timelessly elegant prose. It will enchant you, break your heart, and chill you to the very marrow.' Samantha Shannon on The Wolf and the Woodsman From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman comes a gothic retelling of The Juniper Tree, where a young witch seeks to discover her identity and escape the domination of her abusive wizard father. Perfect for fans of Angela Carter, Catherynne M. Valente and Shirley Jackson _________________________________ A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval. A monster with unquenchable appetites. Marlinchen and her sisters are the last true witches in a city shifting from magic to industry. Viewed as little more than tourist traps, they spend their days treating clients with archaic remedies and nostalgic charm, while attempting to placate their tyrannical, xenophobic wizard father, who keeps his daughters locked away in their crumbling home. But at night, they sneak out to revel in the city's thrills, particularly the recently established ballet theatre, where Marlinchen meets a dancer who quickly captures her heart. But as their late-night trysts grow more fervent and frequent, so does the threat of her father's rage. And while their city flourishes, a monster lurks in its midst, borne of intolerance and resentment and suffused with old-world power. Sunday Times bestseller, June 2022 (w/c 27th June 2022)

Return to the immersive, lush, and dreamlike world of the instantly bestselling dark academia fantasy A Study in Drowning as the aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. All stories come to an end. Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairy tale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university—and soon the entire nation—is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin’s legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king—visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams?

Channelling the dark magic at the heart of one of Shakespeare's most intriguing anti-heroes, this reimagining of Lady Macbeth is rich with witchcraft, deadly power games, dark schemes, supernatural elements, and a hint of romance. With skillful storytelling and intricate character development, it breathes new life into literature's most enigmatic character. This gothic, atmospheric reclamation of Lady Macbeth gives her a voice, a past, and a transformative power. The Lady knows the stories: her eyes can drive men mad, and she is bound to marry a Scottish brute who brings his warrior ways into their marriage. Navigating a hostile court becomes a game of survival, requiring all her cunning and hidden witchcraft. However, she remains unaware of her husband's own occult secrets and the prophecy that surrounds him. As the tale unfolds, she will discover that her magic is greater and more dangerous than she ever imagined, threatening the very order of the world. This gripping retelling promises to captivate readers with its dark atmosphere and compelling narrative.

In this captivating debut inspired by Hungarian history and Jewish mythology, a young pagan woman and a one-eyed captain of the Woodsmen forge an unlikely alliance to confront tyranny. Évike, the only woman in her forest village without powers, is ostracized due to her corrupted bloodline, stemming from her Yehuli father, a despised servant of the king. When soldiers from the Holy Order of Woodsmen come to claim her for a blood sacrifice, her fellow villagers betray her. However, a monster attack leaves only Évike and the cold, one-eyed captain, Gáspár Bárány, alive. Gáspár, a disgraced prince, is desperate to thwart his cruel brother’s plans for a violent reign that threatens both pagans and Yehuli. As the son of a reviled queen, he empathizes with Évike’s outcast status, leading them to form a fragile pact against his brother. Their journey from the harsh northern tundra to the smog-filled capital reveals a growing bond, shifting from mutual disdain to affection, rooted in shared experiences of alienation. Yet, as Évike reconnects with her father and uncovers her own magic, they must navigate the fine line between trust and betrayal, ultimately deciding what sacrifices they are willing to make for a nation that has never accepted them.

A visionary and atmospheric gothic fantasy about necromancy, vengeance, and soul-consuming love. Once there was an island where the dead walked the earth, and seven noble houses ruled by the arcane secrets of necromancy. A conqueror's blade brought them low, burning their libraries, killing their lords, and extinguishing their eldritch magic. But defiant against the new order stands the House of Teeth and its last living members: beautiful Marozia, the heiress to the House, and her cousin, the uncanny Lady Agnes. Though she has not spoken a word in seven years, Agnes is the true carrier of the House's legacy. And she has her orders. She must recapture the secrets of death magic and avenge her family's fallen honour. She must arrange the betrothal of her beloved cousin Marozia to Liuprand, heir to the conqueror's throne, for access to the forbidden library in his grotesquely grand castle. Revenge burns in Agnes's heart, but so do stranger passions - and it is Liuprand, the golden prince, who speaks to her soul. This passion is as treasonous as it is powerful, poisoning the kingdom's roots and threatening to tear the already shattered realm in two. For Agnes's final order is the gravest: she must not fall in love.

Snová dark academia o síle příběhů a nepředvídatelnosti lásky Effy Sayreová studuje architekturu, ale raději by se věnovala literatuře – v jejím světě je to však ženám zapovězeno. Její největší láskou je kniha Angharad od autora jménem Myrddin. Když jeho syn vyhlásí soutěž o nejlepší projekt na přestavbu rodinného sídla, Effy ji vyhraje. Přímo na místě se setkává nejen se synem zesnulého autora, ale i se studentem literatury Prestonem. Sídlo zvolna zaplavuje moře a Effy bojuje s přeludem krále víl, který ji pronásleduje. A její srdce začínají zaplavovat nečekané city…

Vraťte se do podmanivého snového světa dark academia fantasy Tíha vody. Effy porazila krále kouzelných, zbavila se nočních můr a může se s Prestonem věnovat bádání o národní pohádce Angharad. Jako první žena přijatá na literární fakultu ale brzy zjistí, že některé sny jsou nebezpečné – zvlášť když se splní. Preston začíná snít o paláci pod mořem, o světě, kde je králem, a tyto vize ho záhy pronásledují i během bdění. Když se mezi Llyrem a Argantem vyostří válka, ocitnou se Effy a Preston pod palbou. Effy ztrácí své sny a Preston ztrácí sám sebe. Jsou sny vůbec někdy jen sny?