SEVERED FROM THE LEGENDBORN. OATHBOUND TO A MONSTER.

SEVERED FROM THE LEGENDBORN. OATHBOUND TO A MONSTER.

Tracy Deonn’s #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur!

Bree Matthews is alone. She exiled herself from the Legendborn Order, cut her ancestral connections, and turned away from the friends who can’t understand the impossible cost of her powers. This is the only way to keep herself–and those she loves–safe. But Bree’s decision has come with a terrible price: an unbreakable bargain with the Shadow King himself, a shapeshifter who can move between humanity, the demon underworld, and the Legendborn secret society. In exchange for training to wield her unprecedented abilities, Bree has put her future in the Shadow King’s hands–and unwittingly bound herself to do his bidding as his new protégé.

Meanwhile, the other Scions must face war while their Round Table is fractured, leaderless, and missing its Kingsmage, as Selwyn has also disappeared. When Nick invokes an ancient law that requires the High Council of Regents to grant him an audience, the Order’s Merlins imprison him. No one knows what he will demand of the Regents…or what secrets he has kept hidden from the Table.

As a string of mysterious kidnappings escalates and Merlins are found dead, it becomes clear that no matter how hard Bree runs from who she is, the past will always find her.

Praise for Legendborn:

“I love the feeling of a magical world existing just beneath the surface of our own and this story gave me everything I wanted: incredible characters, ancient lore and secret societies – all grounded in our very real, very flawed world . . .” – Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and Bone
“Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn braids southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power and self-discovery.” – Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles

This is the first book in a new quarter from the bestselling author of SHIVER. Blue has always been told that if she kisses her true love, he will die. Look out for the next book, THE DREAM THIEVES, out 18th September 2013!

The first electrifying book in Maggie Stiefvater’s The Raven Cycle series. “There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve… Either you’re his true love… or you killed him.” Part of a clairvoyant family, Blue has spent sixteen years being told that if she kisses her true love, he will die. So when she meets Gansey’s spirit on the corpse road, Blue knows that either he is her true love – or she has killed him. The boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her. His name is Gansey, and he is a student at Aglionby, a wealthy local private school. With three other mysterious and privileged boys, he is on a quest to find the grave of Glendower – a Welsh king buried somewhere on a Virginia ley line. Whoever finds him will be granted a supernatural favour. Never before has Blue felt such magic around her. But is Gansey really her true love – the one she is destined to kill? Blue never fully believed in the prophecy. But as she is caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she’s not so sure anymore. Absolutely addictive writing for teen girls… and grown-up girls… Magic, mystery and adventure at every turn From the bestselling author of Shiver, Linger and Forever which all debuted at #1 on the UK book bestseller charts Film rights to The Raven Cycle have been acquired PRAISE FOR MAGGIE STIEFVATER BOOKS The Raven Boys: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year 2012 “Stiefvater is a master storyteller.” – USA Today “A dizzying paranormal romance tinged with murder and Welsh mythology.” – The Los Angeles Times “Simultaneously complex and simple, compulsively readable, marvelously wrought.” – Kirkus Reviews “A tour de force… such a memorable read.” – Publishers Weekly “One unexpected and wonderful surprise after another… a marvel of imagination.” – Booklist “The Raven Boys is an incredibly rich and unique tale, a supernatural thriller of a different flavor… Fans have been salivating for Stiefvater’s next release and The Raven Boys delivers.” – School Library Journal “Equal parts thriller and mystery, with a measured dash of romance sprinkled on top… Maggie has woven such a unique, intriguing narrative that I struggled for comparisons.” – MTV.com Blue Lily, Lily Blue: “Blue Lily, Lily Blue is, simply, a triumph.” – Booklist “Expect this truly one-of-a-kind series to come to a thundering close.” – Kirkus Reviews “We have not yet finished loving these characters and exploring their world.” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Stiefvater’s razor-sharp characterizations, drily witty dialogue, and knack for unexpected metaphors and turns of phrase make for sumptuous, thrilling reading… Readers will snap up the final installment the second it’s available.” – Publishers Weekly “The prose is crisp and dazzling and the dialogue positively crackles.” – School Library Journal The Scorpio Races: “Masterful. Like nothing else out there now.” – Kirkus Reviews “An utterly compelling read.” – Publishers Weekly “Filling it with loving descriptions of wet, wind-tossed Thisby as well as exciting equine action, Stiefvater has created a thrilling backdrop for the love story that blooms…A book appealing to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and actionadventure alike, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster.” – School Library Journal #1 New York Times bestselling Shiver trilogy: “A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love….Stiefvater skillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their brains to deal with the challenges they face.” – Publishers Weekly “Readers will be able to enjoy Stiefvater’s fast-paced storytelling and dedication to the old-fashioned art of creating a believable and enduring romance. Shiver is beautifully written, even poetic at times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages.” – Bookpage.com “This riveting narrative, impossible to put down, is not only an excellent addition to the current fangs and fur craze, but is also a beautifully written romance that, along with Shiver, will have teens clamoring for the third and final entry.” – VOYA