Megan O'Russell

Ilbrea: A magnificent country that offers fame to those brave enough to seize their place among the Guilds—no one has worked harder to find their scrap of glory than Adrial Ayres. But being a prodigy and the Lord Scribe’s heir won’t be enough to find the secrets the Guilds would kill to hide. Adrial can’t face the dangers of hidden magic alone… A sailor with a taste for adventure. A soldier whose heart has been claimed. A beauty they will never suspect. A map maker with secrets of their own. An inker who will change Adrial’s life forever. The Guilds offer glory. The truth promises death. Adrial might be the only one who can save Ilbrea—if he can survive the shadows long enough to discover his true enemy.

Inker and Crown

All sixteen-year-old Jacob Evans wants is to win the heart of Emilia Gray, but with order in the magical world crumbling, war threatening, and Emilia's boyfriend living across the hall, he may never have the chance. Jacob Evans loses everything he has ever known and is tossed into a world of magic. The Dragons, a group of rebel wizards, are threatening to expose the existence of magic to humans. Jacob is determined to find a way to fit into Emilia's family, but as his powers grow, so does the danger. With the death toll mounting, Jacob is accused of acts of rebel terrorism and must fight to stay in a world he's only just beginning to discover. When Emilia's life is threatened, Jacob must risk everything to save her. Does he have the power to rescue her in time? And what could their survival cost?

The Tethering

Two worlds. One glass wall. No turning back. The human race has been divided. The chosen few live in the safety of the domes, watching through their glass walls as those left on the outside suffer and die. But desperation has brought invention. New drugs have the ability to alter humans, giving them the strength to roam the poisoned night unafraid—but survival comes at a terrible price. Seventeen-year-old Nola Kent has spent her life in the domes, training to protect her little piece of the world within the glass. The mission of the domes is to preserve the human race, not to help the sick and starving. When the fate of an outsider child falls into her hands, Nola dares to venture beyond the security of her home, diving into a world of darkness and vampires. Life within the glass didn’t prepare her for the realities of suffering or the depth of forbidden love. When blood washes over the domes, Nola must choose between her home and her heart. Girl of Glass is an action-packed dystopian tale. If you like romance, strong heroines, and a touch of paranormal danger, then you’ll love joining Megan O’Russell’s 150,000+ satisfied readers. Download Girl of Glass. The apocalypse awaits. Praise for Girl of Glass “Honestly, I have stayed up far too late reading this - and I have no regrets.” – Amazon Review “In this thrilling novel, Russell explores an apocalyptic world through the eyes of a girl who must find a way to bridge the gap between humans and monsters, all the while moving on from an uncertain life that knows nothing of sorrow.” – Readers Favorite “A wild ride with strong emotions, real problems & hard choice solutions. Makes the pages fly. Creates a need to read the entire series to see what happens.” – Amazon Review “I loved this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat as I was reading. Looking forward to reading the next one.” – Amazon Review “I don’t want to give too much away, so all I will say is this book is probably close to the perfect dystopian YA novel.” – Amazon Review Author Interview What inspired you to write Girl of Glass? I wanted to write a story that combines a mid-apocalyptic world with the excitement of the paranormal—weaving vampires, werewolves, and a touch of zombie action into a story about a girl living in privilege at the end of civilization. What makes Girl of Glass a different kind of dystopian tale? Most dystopian books are written from the point of view of the downtrodden. You’re seeing everything through the eyes of the people desperately trying to survive from day to day. Nola is one of the privileged few chosen to survive the apocalypse. Seeing the end of the world from the point of view of the chosen 1% helps to explore the question of what our obligation is to help those who suffer. Why would readers enjoy Girl of Glass? With a mix of romance, danger, vampires, and survival against terrible odds, Girl of Glass offers readers a unique story that will keep them up late, desperate to find out what comes next.

Girl of Glass

Not all wizards were born to be heroes. Things not to do when you find out you’re a wizard: #1 Do not destroy your apartment with magical fire. You WILL NOT get the security deposit back. #2 Do not form an alliance with the guy who is trying to murder you. This will end badly. #3 Do not drag the girl you’re desperately in love with into your wizard mess. You risk her watching you fail miserably. #4 Under no circumstances should you get in the middle of an epic magical battle. Death will happen. Lots of death and bad things. How I Magically Messed Up My Life in Four Freakin' Days is a whirlwind ride through a magical world. If you love to laugh, crave adventure, and wish you were a wizard, join Megan O'Russell's 150,000+ satisfied readers. Order your copy and join this magical journey now! Praise for How I Magically Messed Up My Life in Four Freakin’ Days “This is a magical, fast-paced, fantasy packed—with a lovely dose of modern day teen—ride.” – Tonja “How I Magically Messed Up My Life in Four Freakin' Days by Megan O'Russell is the funniest book for teens/middle grade I have read in so long!” – M.W. “Megan O'Russell's heart-stopping magical adventures get better and better and I can't wait for her next one!” – Sherry

How I Magically Messed Up My Life in Four Freakin' Days

Ena never hoped for a peaceful life. She never dreamt she’d become a killer either. ★★★★★ - “The story is as good as Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, or Song of Ice and Fire…Ena is a surprisingly inspirational creature and she will keep you turning the pages.” ★★★★★ - “An amazing book! …fast paced and perfect for SJM lovers.” ★★★★★ - “OMG. This book was absolutely brilliant. Fantastic.” ★★★★★ - “The characters are flawed and fleshed out beautifully…a smooth and unforgettable read!” Ilbrea: A country mercilessly ruled by the seven Guilds where commoners struggle to survive—no one knows the cost of survival better than illegal healer Ena Ryeland. Ena is offered a life of freedom and a chance to fight the Guilds. But she can’t win the battle alone… A myth to guide her journey. A brother she thought she’d lost. A ghost to steal her fear. A man to steal her heart. An impossible enemy. A hope for freedom. Ena is the only one with a chance of fighting the Guilds—if she can survive long enough to try. “David fights Goliath that will pass the Bechdel test!” – Amazon Review Ember and Stone is an epic fantasy perfect for fans of Maas and Bardugo. If you’re ready for an epic love story, crave a dose of magic, and need an adventure to carry you away from the ordinary, join Megan O’Russell’s 250,000+ satisfied readers. Download Ember and Stone and begin your journey now!

Ember and Stone

Hope at the end of the world. Love stronger than magic. Courage to topple kingdoms. Adventures that reach new realms. Readers rave about the four novels included in the When Worlds Begin boxset. "I really enjoyed this novel! It’s on the same level as The Hunger Games." – BookBub Review of Girl of Glass “It's the magic we loved in Harry Potter, but happening right here and right now in the US.” – Amazon review of The Tethering “This reminded me of Doctor Who, except from the standpoint of the Doctor's assistant.” – Goodreads Review of The Girl Without Magic “David fights Goliath that will pass the Bechdel Test!” – Amazon review of Ember and Stone When Worlds Begin offers four full-length novels by Megan O’Russell. From breathtaking adventures to dystopian darkness, this collection has something for every fantasy fan. Included in this collection: Ember and Stone, Girl of Glass, The Tethering, and The Girl Without Magic. Ember and Stone (Ena of Ilbrea, Book One) Ena never hoped for a peaceful life. She never dreamt she'd become a killer either. After her home is reduced to ash, Ena is swallowed by a world of secrets and magic. Legends warned of dark shadows hiding in the mountains. They didn't warn of the dangers of falling in love with a myth. Girl of Glass (Girl of Glass, Book One) The world is ending, but Nola has been chosen to survive. This young adult dystopian novel looks at the apocalypse from the point of view of one of the few who has been chosen to survive. Blended with romance and a hint of paranormal, Girl of Glass asks the reader what the obligation of the privileged is to help the suffering. The Tethering (The Tethering, Book One) A dark spell may separate them forever. When fate binds Jacob and Emilia together, war threatens to destroy all they hold dear. Wizards are under attack, and Jacob and Emilia find themselves at the center of a battle that will decide the survival of magic. Facing an enemy that can shatter their souls, will they find love or be devoured by flames? The Girl Without Magic (The Chronicles of Maggie Trent, Book One) Death would have been easier, but the Siren wasn't through with her. The Siren dragged Maggie Trent out of a battle and into her Realm, a land where secrets hide in the shadows and pleasure comes at a price Maggie is unwilling to pay. With the promise of adventure in new worlds, Maggie leaps into a journey of blood and romance. Join Megan O’Russell’s 150,000+ satisfied readers with this series starter boxset and prepare to dive into romance, magic, and worlds that will leave you craving more.

When Worlds Begin: A Collection of Four Fantasy Novels

THE CHRONICLES OF MAGGIE TRENT: The Girl Without Magic, in which a girl follows her friend out into the Siren's Realm to find an adventure of her own, but instead finds a world of magic and brewing war.

The Girl Without Magic

The war has begun. The Dragons are gaining power, and the Gray Clan stands alone. Desperate to find a way to stop the Pendragon, Emilia is forced to seek answers from someone who hasn't been seen in seventeen years… Her mother. Embarking on a magical journey filled with witches, wizards, centaurs and a dangerous and powerful Siren, Jacob and Emilia must take a leap of faith to a land neither could have ever imagined … and hope they can find their way home.

The Siren's Realm

A failed rebellion will cost more than blood. Ice, storms, sorcery, and pain separate the Karrons from those they hold most dear. With his family scattered across the farthest reaches of Ilbrea, Adrial stands alone in a capital on the brink of flames, facing the dark truth of the Guilds he cherished. Murder disguised as law. Assassins veiled by beauty. Innocents sacrificed to vile pride. A deadly plot to twist the fate of a kingdom. With each discovery, the danger grows. Enemies lurk in the shadows, and the call for freedom will not be silenced. The future of his Guild hangs in the balance, and Adrial must choose between saving the one he loves and protecting the world he’s known.

Myth and Storm

One will betray her. One will save her. One will destroy her world. Do the work, steal the goods, keep her sister alive―a simple plan Lanni has been clinging to. With the city burning around her and vampires hiding in the shadows, making it until morning is the best she can hope for. But order in the city is crumbling, and the thin safety that’s kept Lanni alive won’t be enough to protect her family. The people who live in the glittering glass domes―lording over the city, safe from the dangers of the outside world―have grown tired of the factory filth marring their perfect apocalypse. When the new reign of chaos threatens her sister, Lanni faces a horrible choice―accept the fate she was born to, or join the enemy she’s sworn to destroy. Heart of Smoke is a dystopian series that contains mature themes and language.

Heart of Smoke

In death their legend grows. The battle for Ilbrea’s soul has long been fought in the shadows, but as the sorcerers’ control of the Guilds is tested, deadly secrets force the Karron clan into a war none can ignore. One will reclaim their heart. Two will alter the fate of a kingdom. One will be marked for death. As chaos descends upon Ilara, the faith of a legend will face the might of the Sorcerers Guild. Will the sacrifice victory demands be too great for the Karrons to bear? *** Guilds of Ilbrea is an epic fantasy series filled with unrequited love, elemental magic, and assassins. Written with the fast-pace Megan O’Russell’s young adult, paranormal romance readers love, this series features a unique system of magic and sorcery and a representation of girls and women in fantasy that passes the Bechdel test. Have a certain niche/trope you love? Guilds of Ilbrea offers: Siblings, orphans and foster homes, runaways, caste systems that emphasize class differences and oppression, and representation of LGBT characters. *** Tower and Grave is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Elise Kova, Kay L Moody, Sarah M. Cradit, W. J. May, Laini Taylor, Sara C. Roethle, Bridget E. Baker, and Jennifer Anne Davis.

An Epic Fantasy Romance Novel

Tower and Grave

Prisoner. Traitor. Murderer. Thief.The fate of Ilbrea has fallen into unlikely hands. As lethal forces converge on Ilara, the path chosen by the Karron clan will have consequences that can't be undone.A love that will be lost forever.A vow that can't be broken.A magic that was born of myths.A death that will shape the coming battle.The bond between the Guilds has been broken, and powerful enemies have been unleashed. Will the cost of freedom be steeper than the Karron clan can endure?

Viper and Steel

Six of Crows meets Heist Society in this new young adult fantasy heist novel by YA author Megan O'Russell. The world wants a hero. The curse needs a thief. The party of the decade stands between Jerek Holden and saving the people he would do anything to protect. After twelve years, he’s finally found a way to break the curse that ripped all magic from the world and destroyed the peace that took generations to build. All he needs is one, simple artifact. But he can’t steal the heliostone alone. A girl with a soul of fire. A vampire bound by a vow. A werewolf bent on revenge. A knight torn between honor and duty. A hacker to keep them all alive. The fate of magic lies in their hands―if they can survive long enough to pull off the heist of the century. *** Keywords: young adult, YA, paranormal romance books, vampire novels, werewolves, young adult fiction, girls in STEM, runaways, heist, mermaids, urban fantasy, shifters, wolf shifter, light fantasy, supernatural series, strong female leads, lgbtq+ characters *** The Cursebound Thief is perfect for fans of Ally Carter, Leigh Bardugo, Katy Birchall, Ann Brashares, Meg Cabot, Katherine Rundell, Carol Hedges, M. J. Kuhn, Rick Riordan, and Rainbow Rowell.

A Contemporary YA Urban Fantasy Heist

The Cursebound Thief

Jacob and Emilia’s souls are bound together, a bond only death can sever. But the Pendragon is hunting the Gray Clan, and there is no place left to hide. When a traitor threatens the lives of everyone he loves, Jacob makes an unthinkable deal to save an innocent life. But his sacrifice is greater than he thought possible. Trapped in the darkness with time running out, Jacob and Emilia must choose between a peaceful future apart and the bloody road they travel together.

The Dragon Unbound

The Gray Clan has scattered. The shadows thirst for blood. The end has come. Trapped in the Academy where the beauty of magic is only a myth, Jacob and Emilia struggle to recover from terrible losses after their battle with the Pendragon. The horror stories of life in the Academy did not prepare the Grays for what the students truly face. With the Headmistress refusing to tell her students of the murder and chaos the Dragons have wrought, escape is Jacob and Emilia’s only option. But the war outside the Academy’s walls rages on without them, and the Dragons have scented the Gray Clan’s blood. When death comes from below, will the tethering be enough to keep Jacob and Emilia together, or will their bond finally be broken?

The Blood Heir

Home, love, safety. They are all a lie. Healing is a hanging offense, and Ena is done risking her neck to watch her patients die. Fleeing a future of blood and death, Ena braves the dark unknown. Life taught her the cruelty of the world. But she never imagined the dangers of her journey. As evil surrounds her, Ena is threatened with a fate worse than the one she escaped. Legends and dark magic stand between her and the future she dreams of. A future that will cost more than pain. When innocent lives depend on her mercy, Ena must face an enemy with the power to set the sky on fire. A life of romance and adventure wait for Ena, if she can survive the road ahead…

Wrath and Wing

The Guilds are not her only enemy.Ena has pledged herself to the Black Bloods' cause, spending months saving children from the grips of the Sorcerers Guild. But freedom demands a steeper price.Following her heart has led Ena through danger and to a sanctuary she never dreamt existed. Surrounded by magic, a future free of blood and pain seem within her grasp. But hope and love have never been a part of her story.As danger haunts her home, a powerful force demands her aid in murder. Refusing will endanger everyone she cares for--taking an innocent life is more than her soul can bear.When death comes for Ena, will she lose her heart or her life?

Ena of Ilbrea, #2

Mountain and Ash

Ancient magic lurks in the shadows. The Black Bloods’ home is more magnificent than Ena imagined, and more perilous than the life she fled. The time has come for the Black Bloods to unite against the Guilds, but loyalties born in blood will be tested by fire. And not everyone she loves will survive the flames. As murder and malice surround her, Ena must prove her innocence or risk a fate worse than death. Facing her enemies will test every friendship she has and risk the heart she has won. There is no love strong enough to protect her from the path ahead…and the darkest night has yet to come.

Ice and Sky

The price of a lie will be paid in blood. Nightland’s attack shattered the safety of the domes, leaving dead to be burned and debts to be settled. As the Domers struggle to rebuild, Nola tries to forget everything she learned beyond the glass walls. The people on the outside aren’t hers to save. There is nothing left for them but pain and death. Nola’s life will continue trapped in the domes, Jeremy by her side. When the chaos of the city reaches the glass, the line between murder and protection blurs, leaving Nola with only one terrible chance for survival.

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