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In the unforgettable Le Cirque des Rêves, two young magicians, Celia and Marco, are locked in a nocturnal duel of wonder and will—an impossible game where love and magic collide on a stage of breathtaking spectacle.

A young book‑lover discovers a hidden library that leads to the underground Starless Sea, where he meets a painter and a stranger who guide him through a labyrinth of stories, romance, and a battle for the fate of the secret world.

A collection of six intricately illustrated short stories that blend folklore, dark magic, and moral lessons in the Grishaverse.

An orphaned woman discovers the past of a blind lighthouse keeper through haunting stories of a clergyman.

A high‑school mystery grows when popular student Lizzie Lovett vanishes, drawing the town’s attention as classmates confront jealousy, loneliness, and the secrets they keep.

Nothing is more important than loyalty. But what if you've sworn to protect the one you were born to destroy? Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince's Council of 11. If she’s picked, she'll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won't stand by and become someone’s pawn--but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself? With extraordinary world-building and breathtaking prose, Raybearer is the story of loyalty, fate, and the lengths we're willing to go for the ones we love. source: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/raybearer_9781683357193/

A girl discovers her mother’s hidden emotions through taste, and must learn to keep secrets she can no longer ignore.