Rebecca Wells a grandi immergée dans un monde vibrant de narration, où se mêlaient l'exubérance, le flirt, la futilité et la peur. Son imagination a été enflammée par le paysage de la Louisiane, ses rythmes, sa musique et ses habitants, favorisant un amour précoce pour la création et l'interprétation de pièces de théâtre pour ses frères et sœurs. Cet environnement riche, profondément lié à la terre et à la culture afro-américaine locale, a laissé une marque indélébile sur son esprit créatif. Influencée par des explorations littéraires sur l'interconnexion et des critiques du consumérisme, elle a trouvé la libération dans le pouvoir transformateur du jeu d'acteur. Son parcours universitaire a élargi sa perspective, l'amenant à adopter la tenue d'un journal comme une pratique continue de découverte de soi et d'expression artistique.
Maren has reunited with her girlfriend, Kaia, who had been abducted by the Aurati. Kaia seems more like a stranger than the lover Maren knew back home; Naava, the mother of all dragons, has retreated into seclusion to recover from her wounds, leaving Maren at a loss on how to set the rest of the dragons free; and worst of all, her friend Sev has been captured by the emperor's Talons. As a prisoner of Zefed, Sev is entangled in the court politics. Whispers of a rogue dragon mistress are spreading, and Sev knows that it won't be long before the emperor decides to make an example of him. When the fighting is over and the smoke clears, who will be left standing? -- adapted from jacket
Rebecca Wells' work celebrates the bond of sisterhood through her popular Ya-Ya series, which has resonated with women for over a decade. The first book, a monumental bestseller, remained at the top of the New York Times list for sixty-eight weeks and was adapted into a successful film. With over 5 million copies sold, it has inspired the formation of Ya-Ya clubs globally, highlighting its profound impact on women's connections and community.
For longtime Ya-Ya fans, as well as the lucky ones discovering Wells for the
first time, comes Wells's new standalone novel about the pull of first love,
the power of home, and everyday magic. My name is Calla Lily Ponder. I was
born in 1953, in La Luna, Louisiana. So begins Calla Lily's journey through
her magical childhood in La Luna, a small town named after the sparkling river
from which Calla draws her strength time and time again. It's in La Luna where
Calla Lily discovers her talent for fixing people's hair-learned at the side
of her talented and loving mother-but also the transformative gift of first
love. A series of tragic events leads Calla to search for a fresh start in a
beauty school in New Orleans, the wild and colourful city that allows Calla to
flourish into adulthood, and to realize her healing hands can do much more
than fix damaged hair.
"Lena has a secret: the touch of her skin can kill ... But after a devastating mistake, she and her father are forced to flee to a village near the Silence, a mysterious forest with a reputation for luring people into the trees, never to be seen again ... Until the night an enigmatic girl stumbles out of the Silence ... Miranda ... is on a quest to wake a sleeping princess believed to hold the key to liberating the Gather from its tyrannical ruler and she offers Lena a bargain. If Lena assists her on her journey, Miranda will help her break the curse"--
For readers everywhere who are ga-ga for the Ya-Yas and clamoring for more and for those who are lucky enough to be discovering the Ya-Yas for the first time, comes a new book about the incomparable Sisterhood, bursting with life and funnier than ever.... An emotionally charged addition to Rebecca Wells' award-winning bestseller Little Altars Everywhere and #1 New York Times bestseller Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, YA-YAS IN BLOOM reveals the roots of the Ya-Yas' friendship in the 1930s and roars with all the raw power of Vivi Abbott Walker's 1962 T-Bird through sixty years of marriage, child-raising, and hair-raising family secrets. When four-year-old Teensy Whitman prisses one time too many and stuffs a big old pecan up her nose, she sets off the chain of events that lead Vivi, Teensy, Caro, and Necie to become true sister-friends. Told in alternating voices of Vivi and the Petite Ya-Yas, Siddalee and Baylor Walker, as well as other denizens of Thornton, Louisiana, YA-YAS IN BLOOM show us the Ya-Yas in love and at war with convention. Through crises of faith and hilarious lapses of parenting skills, brushes with alcoholism and glimpses of the dark reality of racial bigotry, the Ya-Ya values of unconditional loyalty, high style, and Cajun sass shine through. Necies wise credo, "Just think pretty pink and blue thoughts," helps too... But in the Ya-Yas' inimitable way, these four remarkable women also teach their children about the Mysteries: the wonder of snow in the deep South, the possibility that humans are made of stars, and the belief that miracles do happen. And they need a miracle when old grudges and wounded psyches lead to a heartbreaking crime...and the dynamic web of sisterhood is the only safety net strong enough to hold families together and endure. After two bestsellers and a blockbuster movie, the Ya-Yas have become part of American culture -- icons for the power of women's friendship. YA-YAS IN BLOOM continues the saga, giving us more Ya-Ya lore, spun out in the rich patois of the Louisiana bayou country and brim full of the Ya-Ya message to embrace life and each other with joy.
New England Book Award Finalist A determined young woman sets out to rescue her kidnapped girlfriend by stealing a dragon from the corrupt emperor in this stunning fantasy debut that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson, Rae Carson, and Rachel Hartman.Raised among the ruins of a conquered mountain nation, Maren dreams only of sharing a quiet life with her girlfriend Kaia—until the day Kaia is abducted by the Aurati, prophetic agents of the emperor, and forced to join their ranks. Desperate to save her, Maren hatches a plan to steal one of the emperor’s coveted dragons and storm the Aurati stronghold. If Maren is to have any hope of succeeding, she must become an apprentice to the Aromatory—the emperor’s mysterious dragon trainer. But Maren is unprepared for the dangerous secrets she uncovers: rumors of a lost prince, a brewing rebellion, and a prophecy that threatens to shatter the empire itself. Not to mention the strange dreams she’s been having about a beast deep underground… With time running out, can Maren survive long enough to rescue Kaia from impending death? Or could it be that Maren is destined for something greater than she could have ever imagined?
Set in the charming town of Heartsville, the story centers on Dr. Nora Flynn, a devoted veterinarian who transforms her clinic into a community hub. Her commitment to animal care fosters deep connections among townspeople, creating a supportive environment that celebrates both pets and the relationships they inspire. Through her work, Nora nurtures a sense of belonging, highlighting the importance of love and unity in a town rich with traditions.
