Kristen Ciccarelli crée des récits captivants qui plongent dans des mondes fantastiques complexes, explorant les thèmes du destin, du choix et de la résilience de l'esprit humain. Son écriture se caractérise par des images vives et une atmosphère évocatrice, attirant les lecteurs dans des royaumes riches en magie et en péril. Ciccarelli construit habilement des intrigues immersives et des personnages mémorables, faisant d'elle une voix importante dans le récit contemporain. Son approche unique mêle la création de mondes imaginaires à de profondes explorations de la vie intérieure de ses personnages.
Continuing the thrilling narrative from its predecessor, this sequel delves deeper into the lives of its characters, unveiling new challenges and adventures. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, readers can expect a blend of suspense, rich character development, and intricate plot twists that expand upon the original story. The stakes are higher, and the journey promises to captivate both new and returning fans alike.
In a gripping enemies-to-lovers tale, a witch and a witch hunter find themselves entangled in a passionate romance amidst high-stakes conflict. As their worlds collide, they must navigate their deep-seated animosities and the dangers that come with their forbidden love. Bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli weaves a captivating romantic fantasy that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the power of love against all odds.
Lavish, romantic and magical, The Sky Weaver is a new standalone story set in the world of The Last Namsara - one that fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black and Laini Taylor will flock to At the end of one world, there always lies another. Safire, a soldier, knows her role in this world is to serve the King of Firgaard-helping to maintain the peace in her oft-troubled nation. Eris, a deadly pirate, has no such conviction. Known as The Death Dancer for her ability to evade even the most determined of pursuers, she possesses a superhuman ability to move between worlds. When one can roam from dimension to dimension, can one ever be home? Can love and loyalty truly exist? Then Safire and Eris-sworn enemies-find themselves on a common mission: to find Asha, the last Namsara. From the port city of Darmoor to the fabled faraway Sky Isles, their search and their stories become threaded ever more tightly together as they discover the uncertain fate they're hurtling towards may just be a shared one. In this world, and the next.
Kristen Ciccarelli’s debut fantasy explores an intricately woven world of deception, inner darkness, and dragons that fantasy fans won’t be able to resist. In the beginning, there was the Namsara: the child of sky and spirit, who carried love and laughter wherever he went. But where there is light, there must be darkness—and so there was also the Iskari. The child of blood and moonlight. The destroyer. The death-bringer. These are the legends that Asha, daughter of the king of Firgaard, has grown up learning in hushed whispers, drawn to the forbidden figures of the past. But it isn’t until she becomes the fiercest, most feared dragon slayer in the land that she takes on the role of the next Iskari—a lonely destiny that leaves her feeling more like a weapon than a girl. Asha conquers each dragon and brings its head to the king, but no kill can free her from the shackles that await at home: her betrothal to the cruel commandant, a man who holds the truth about her nature in his palm. When she’s offered the chance to gain her freedom in exchange for the life of the most powerful dragon in Firgaard, she finds that there may be more truth to the ancient stories than she ever could have expected. With the help of a secret friend—a slave boy from her betrothed’s household—Asha must shed the layers of her Iskari bondage and open her heart to love, light, and a truth that has been kept from her.
"In an effort to find her missing grandfather, Emeline enters the forest of Edgewood where she discovers not only that the stories of the fabled Wood King and his mythical court are true, but that her Pa's life is in danger and only she can save him--along with a handsome and brooding tithe collector, a surly blacksmith, and a lost childhood friend."--
Once there were two sisters born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. When they were angry, mirrors shattered, and when they were happy, flowers bloomed. It was a magic they cherished - until the day a terrible accident took Essie's life and trapped her soul in this world. Dax - the heir to Firgaard's throne - was responsible for the accident. Roa swore to hate him forever. But eight years later he returned, begging for her help. He was determined to dethrone his cruel father, under whose oppressive reign Roa's people had suffered. Roa made him a deal: she'd give him the army he needed if he made her queen. Together with Dax and his sister, Asha, Roa and her people waged war and deposed a tyrant. But now Asha is on the run, hiding from the price on her head. And Roa is an outlander queen, far from home and married to her enemy. Worst of all: Dax's promises go unfulfilled. Roa's people continue to suffer. Then a chance to right every wrong arises - an opportunity for Roa to rid herself of this enemy king and rescue her beloved sister. During the Relinquishing, when the spirits of the dead are said to return, Roa can reclaim her sister for good. All she has to do is kill the king.
For readers of VE Schwab and The Witcher, science and magic clash in atmospheric gaslight-era Prague. In the quiet streets of Prague all manner of mysterious creatures lurk in the shadows. Unbeknownst to its citizens, their only hope against the tide of predators are the dauntless lamplighters – secret elite of monster hunters whose light staves off the darkness each night. Domek Myska leads a life teeming with fraught encounters with the worst kind of evil: pijavice, bloodthirsty and soulless vampiric creatures. Despite this, Domek finds solace in his moments spent in the company of his friend, the clever and beautiful Lady Ora Fischerová - a widow with secrets of her own. When Domek finds himself stalked by the spirit of the White Lady - a ghost who haunts the baroque halls of Prague castle – he stumbles across the sentient essence of a will-o’-the-wisp captured in a mysterious container. Now, as its bearer, Domek wields its power, but the wisp, known for leading travellers to their deaths, will not be so easily controlled. After discovering a conspiracy amongst the pijavice that could see them unleash terror on the daylight world, Domek finds himself in a race against those who aim to twist alchemical science for their own dangerous gain.
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crimson Moth crafts an epic love story involving a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. Emeline Lark is haunted by the forest's mysterious disappearances and tales of fae magic. When her grandfather goes missing, she must venture into the woods to save him. There, she encounters Hawthorne Fell, a handsome and brooding tithe collector, who tries to dissuade her from her quest, even as a magnetic connection forms between them. Undeterred, Emeline enters the court of the Wood King, making a desperate deal: her voice for her grandfather's freedom. Unbeknownst to her, this choice entangles her in a curse that threatens the very fabric of the eerie world she’s now trapped in. To survive, she must ally with the fiery yet secretive Hawthorne. Failure means losing everything she cherishes. Devastating and romantic, this tale reveals that everything has a cost. It is described as "darkly gorgeous and moving," filled with curses and fae magic that will capture your heart and transform you forever. Originally published in hardcover as Edgewood.
