Claire Eliza Bartlett

An enchanted tale of intrigue where a duke's daughter is the only survivor of a magical curse. When Ekata's brother is finally named heir, there will be nothing to keep her at home in Kylma Above with her murderous family. Not her books or science experiments, not her family's icy castle atop a frozen lake, not even the tantalizingly close Kylma Below, a mesmerizing underwater kingdom that provides her family with magic. But just as escape is within reach, her parents and twelve siblings fall under a strange sleeping sickness. In the space of a single night, Ekata inherits the title of duke, her brother's warrior bride, and ever-encroaching challengers from without--and within--her own ministry. Nothing has prepared Ekata for diplomacy, for war, for love...or for a crown she has never wanted. If Kylma Above is to survive, Ekata must seize her family's power. And if Ekata is to survive, she must quickly decide how she will wield it. Part Sleeping Beauty, part Anastasia, with a thrilling political mystery, The Winter Duke is a spellbinding story about choosing what's right in the face of danger.

The Winter Duke

One of Us Is Lying meets Sadie in this twisty, feminist thriller for the Me Too era. The troublemaker. The overachiever. The cheer captain. The dead girl. Like every high school in America, Jefferson-Lorne High contains all of the above. After the shocking murder of senior Emma Baines, three of her classmates are at the top of the suspect list: Claude, the notorious partier; Avery, the head cheerleader; and Gwen, the would-be valedictorian. But appearances are never what they seem. And the truth behind what really happened to Emma may just be lying in plain sight. As long buried secrets come to light, the clock is ticking to find Emma's killer--before another good girl goes down.

The Good Girls

Two girls use forbidden magic to fly and fight--for their country and for themselves--in this riveting debut that's part Shadow and Bone, part Code Name Verity. Seventeen-year-old Revna is a factory worker, manufacturing war machines for the Union of the North. When she's caught using illegal magic, she fears being branded a traitor and imprisoned. Meanwhile, on the front lines, Linné defied her father, a Union general, and disguised herself as a boy to join the army. They're both offered a reprieve from punishment if they use their magic in a special women's military flight unit and undertake terrifying, deadly missions under cover of darkness. Revna and Linné can hardly stand to be in the same cockpit, but if they can't fly together, and if they can't find a way to fly well, the enemy's superior firepower will destroy them--if they don't destroy each other first. We Rule the Night is a powerful alternate-history fantasy about sacrifice, complicated friendships, and survival despite impossible odds.

We Rule the Night

Age range 14+ She survived the curse. Now she must survive the throne. All Ekata wants is to stay alive -- and the chance to prove herself as a scholar. Once Ekata's brother is finally named heir to the dukedom of Kylma Above, there will be nothing to keep her at home with her murderous family. Not her books or her experiments, not her family's icy castle atop a frozen lake, not even the tantalisingly close Kylma Below, a mesmerising underwater kingdom that provides her family with magic. But just as escape is within reach, her parents and twelve siblings fall under a strange sleeping sickness, and no one can find a cure. In the space of a single night, Ekata inherits the title of duke, her brother's captivating warrior bride, and ever-encroaching challengers from without -- and within -- her ministry. Nothing has prepared Ekata for diplomacy, for war, for love...or for a crown she has never wanted. If Kylma Above is to survive, Ekata must seize her family's magic and power. And if Ekata is to survive, she must quickly decide how she will wield them both. 'The intrigue begins unfolding immediately and draws readers through to the last page....Fresh and filled with magic and personality. An enchanting queer fairy tale.' -- Kirkus Reviews 'A feminist fantasy fraught with tension and political intrigue....Escalating stakes and an adrenaline-fueled pace keep the pages turning, while sharply drawn characters illustrate that there's more than one way to lead.' -- Publishers Weekly 'The twist-filled mystery and compelling characters will keep readers guessing and the unexpected but satisfying conclusion will delight those who long for emotional realism within a fantastical story. Refreshing and unique story elements abound in this magic-filled political mystery' -- School Library Journal 'Thrillingly atmospheric...Sympathetic characters, assured prose, and crystalline imagery make this icy dukedom memorable even after the last page has been turned.' -- BCCB

Isabelle Troin

Kaethe Butcher

Après le meurtre d'Emma Baines, trois filles de sa classe de terminale sont directement propulsées en haut de la liste des suspects : Claude, la fêtarde, Avery, la cheerleader, et Gwen, qui ferait tout pour une bonne note. Que ça leur plaise ou nous, chacune d'entre elles a une étiquette qui lui colle à la peau. Emma, elle, était la gentille fille. Mais les apparences sont parfois trompeuses. Et la vérité sur ce qui est réellement arrivé se trouve peut-être juste sous le nez de tout le monde. Le compte à rebours a commencé : les secrets les plus enfouis doivent être déterrés... avant qu'une autre gentille fille ne perde la vie. « Magnifique et puissant, The Good Girls est une révélation. Ses sombres secrets et retournements de situation vous captiveront longtemps après avoir tourné la dernière page. » Sarah Lyu, autrice de The Best Lies Un formidable roman sur le mensonge et la sororité.

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