Jessica Cluess

"When the emperor dies, the five royal houses of Etrusia attend the calling, where one of their own will be selected to compete for the throne"--

House of Dragons

"When her unusual powers mark her as the one destined to lead the war against the seven Ancients, Henrietta trains to become the first female sorcerer in centuries--though the true nature of her ability threatens to be revealed"--

A Shadow Bright and Burning

Even though she is not the chosen one--the sorcerer destined to defeat all seven Ancient demons terrorizing humanity in Victorian England--Henrietta Howel battles alongside the sorcerers in the war against the demons, journeying to find mystical weapons, gather allies, and uncover secrets about herself and her enemies.

A Poison Dark and Drowning

"A pinch of Potter blended with a drop of [Cassandra Clare's] Infernal Devices." --JUSTINE MAGAZINE "Plot twists so good they will leave you reeling." --TRACI CHEE, New York Times bestselling author of The Reader IT'S TIME FOR HER POWER TO RULE. As Henrietta nervously awaits her marriage to Lord Blackwood, she discovers that Sorrow-Fell is not a safe haven from the bloodthirsty Ancients. It's a trap. So with her friend Maria and Magnus, the young man who once stole her heart, at her side, Henrietta plots a dangerous journey straight into the enemy's lair. Some will live. Some will die. All will be tested. In this stunning conclusion to the Kingdom on Fire series, Henrietta must choose between the love from her past, the love from her present, and a love that could define her future. The fate of the kingdom rests on her decision: Will she fall or rise up to become the woman who saves the realm? Praise for Jessica Cluess's A Shadow Bright and Burning, Kingdom on Fire, Book 1: "This is a novel that gives off light and heat." --The New York Times "Vivid characters, terrifying monsters, and world building as deep and dark as the ocean." --VICTORIA AVEYARD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen "Devastatingly magical and monstrously romantic." --STEPHANIE GARBER, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval "Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their world's best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller!" --TAMORA PIERCE, #1 New York Times bestselling author

A Sorrow Fierce and Falling (Kingdom on Fire, Book Three)

War of Dragons

Na emocionante sequência de Uma sombra ardente e brilhante, Henrietta tentar salvar seu amor, mas sua magia pode ser sua ruína. Henrietta Howel é a primeira mulher a se tornar uma Feiticeira em séculos. E, como tal, deve desempenhar seu papel dentro da Ordem para manter Rook seguro, seu melhor amigo e amor de infância. Mas será que ela pode realmente salvá-lo? O veneno impregnado em Rook está transformando-o em algo monstruoso conforme ele começa a dominar seus poderes sombrios. Correndo contra o tempo, Henrietta convence Blackwood, o misterioso conde de Sorrow-Fell, a viajar pela costa para procurar novas armas. E Magnus, corajoso e imprudente como sempre, se junta a eles na missão. Os três encontrarão monstros sanguinários e aliados poderosos em seu caminho e descobrirão a arma mais devastadora de todas: a verdade.

Um veneno sombrio e sufocante

'Vivid characters, terrifying monsters, and world building as deep and dark as the ocean.' Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen I am Henrietta Howel. The first female sorcerer in ages. The prophesied one. Or am I? Henrietta can burst into flames. Forced to reveal her power to save a friend, she's shocked when, instead of being executed, she's invited to train as one of Her Majesty's royal sorcerers. Thrust into the glamour of Victorian London, Henrietta is declared the girl who will defeat the Ancients, bloodthirsty demons terrorising humanity. Her fellow trainees are handsome young men, eager to test her power and her heart. One will challenge her. One will fight for her. One will betray her. But Henrietta Howel is not the chosen one. As she plays a dangerous game of deception, she discovers the sorcerers have their own secrets to protect. With battle looming, how much will she risk to save the city - and the one she loves? Exhilarating and gripping, Jessica Cluess's spellbinding fantasy introduces a powerful, unforgettable heroine, and a world filled with magic, romance, and betrayal. 'Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their world's best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller!' Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author 'A fun, inventive fantasy. I totally have a book crush on Rook.' Sarah Rees Brennan, New York Times bestselling author 'Pure enchantment. I love how Cluess turned the "chosen one" archetype on its head. With the emotional intensity of my favorite fantasy books, this is the kind of story that makes you forget yourself.' Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen 'A glorious, fast-paced romp of an adventure. Jessica Cluess has built her story out of my favorite ingredients: sorcery, demons, romance, and danger.' Kelly Link, author of Pretty Monsters 'Henrietta is pragmatic and bitingly funny, and she more than holds her own in a man's world. Cluess gamely turns the chosen-one trope upside down in this smashing dark fantasy.' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review '[Cluess's] gaslit world besieged by Lovecraft-ian horrors possesses vivid life . . . an elegantly addictive read.' Kirkus Reviews

Kingdom on Fire 1

In the gripping fantasy sequel to A Shadow Bright and Burning that Justine magazine says is “a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of Infernal Devices (Cassandra Clare),” Henrietta wants to save her love, but his dark magic may be her undoing. “Devastatingly magical and monstrously romantic.” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of CARAVAL Henrietta wants to save the one she loves. But will his dark magic be her undoing? In the second book in the Kingdom on Fire series, Jessica Cluess delivers her signature mix of magic, passion, and teen warriors fighting for survival. Hand to fans of Victoria Aveyard, Sarah J. Maas, and Kiersten White. Henrietta came to London to be named the chosen one, the first female sorcerer in centuries. Instead, she discovered a city ruled by secrets. And the biggest secret of all: Henrietta is not the chosen one. Still, she must play the role in order to keep herself and Rook, her best friend and childhood love, safe. But can she truly save him? In order to try, Henrietta persuades Blackwood, the mysterious Earl of Sorrow-Fell, to travel up the coast to seek out new weapons. And Magnus, the brave, reckless flirt who wants to win back her favor, is assigned to their mission. Together, they will face monsters, make powerful allies, and discover that some old wounds are still full of poison. Praise for Jessica Cluess's A Shadow Bright and Burning, Kingdom on Fire, Book 1: “This is a novel that gives off light and heat.” —The New York Times “The magic! The intrigue! The guys! We were sucked into this monster-ridden alternative England from page one. Henrietta is literally a ‘girl on fire’ and this team of sorcerers training for battle had a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of [Cassandra Clare’s] Infernal Devices.” —Justine “Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their world’s best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller!” —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author

A Poison Dark and Drowning (Kingdom on Fire, Book Two)

Primeiro livro da série de Jéssica Cluess, perfeito para surpreender fãs de fantasia habituados com magia, profecias e triângulos amorosos. Henrietta Howel tem o poder de explodir em chamas. Quando é obrigada a expor suas habilidades, ela tem certeza de que será executada. Apenas os feiticeiros podem usar magia, e nenhum deles é mulher. Ela se surpreende quando não só é poupada da guilhotina, mas também nomeada a primeira feiticeira em séculos. Ela é a garota da profecia, aquela que derrotará os Ancestrais – seres sanguinários que aterrorizam a humanidade. Henrietta passa a treinar dia e noite com um grupo de feiticeiros ansiosos para testar suas habilidades. Mas então surge uma dúvida: será que ela é mesmo a escolhida?

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