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Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft.

"Enchanting and achingly romantic. Readers will feel as if they've stepped right into Pixie Hollow."-Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven

It's been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can't help being intrigued by Winter's stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. 

That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands.   

But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods.

Discover the origin of the sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods.

A sharp-tongued folklorist must pair up with her academic rival to solve their mentor's murder in this lush and enthralling sapphic fantasy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic.

Lorelei Kaskel, a folklorist with a quick temper and an even quicker wit, is on an expedition with six eccentric nobles in search of a fabled spring. The magical spring promises untold power, which the king wants to harness to secure his reign of the embattled country of Brunnestaad. Lorelei is determined to use this opportunity to prove herself and make her wildest, most impossible dream come to become a naturalist, able to travel freely to lands shes only ever read about.

The expedition gets off to a harrowing start when its leaderLoreleis beloved mentoris murdered in her quarters aboard their ship. The suspects are her five remaining expedition mates, each with their own motive. The only person Lorelei knows must be innocent is her longtime academic rival, the insufferably gallant and maddeningly beautiful Sylvia von Wolff. Now in charge of the expedition, Lorelei must find the spring before the murderer strikes againand a coup begins in earnest.

But there are other dangers lurking in the forests that rearrange themselves at night, rivers with slumbering dragons waiting beneath the water, and shapeshifting beasts out for blood.

As Lorelei and Sylvia grudgingly work together to uncover the truthand resist their growing feelings for one anotherthey discover that their professor had secrets of her own. Secrets that make Lorelei question whether justice is worth pursuing, or if this kingdom is worth saving at all.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLERONE OF 2022''S MOST ANTICIPATED READS: * BUZZFEED * EPIC READS * GOODREADS * THE NERD DAILY * UNITED BY POP *"An utterly transportive read, unfolding into a world of crumbling manors and ancient forests. Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent DelightsA romantic YA fantasy perfect for fans of Erin A. Craig and Margaret Rogerson, about two people who find themselves competing for glory—and each other''s hearts—in a magical fox hunt.When Margaret Welty spots the legendary hala, the last living mythical creature, she knows the Halfmoon Hunt will soon follow. Whoever is able to kill the hala will earn fame and riches, and unlock an ancient magical secret. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist.Weston Winters isn’t an alchemist—yet. He''s been fired from every apprenticeship he''s landed, and his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret. She begrudgingly allows him to stay, but on one condition: he must join the hunt with her.Although they make an unlikely team, they soon find themselves drawn to each other. As the hunt looms closer and tensions rise, Margaret and Wes uncover dark magic that could be the key to winning the hunt—if they survive that long.In A Far Wilder Magic, Allison Saft has written an achingly tender love story set against a deadly hunt in an atmospheric, rich fantasy world that will sweep you away."Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. A Far Wilder Magic is a diamond of the YA fantasy genre, with a fresh and artfully layered world and extraordinary characters to match." —Amanda Foody, author of Ace of Shades

"Narrator Jesse Vilinsky offers mesmerizing performances of two odd young folks who are proving their worth to the world and each other" -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award Winner)"An utterly transportive read, unfolding into a world of crumbling manors and ancient forests. Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent DelightsA romantic YA fantasy perfect for fans of Erin A. Craig and Margaret Rogerson, about two people who find themselves competing for glory—and each other''s hearts—in a magical fox hunt.When Margaret Welty spots the legendary hala, the last living mythical creature, she knows the Halfmoon Hunt will soon follow. Whoever is able to kill the hala will earn fame and riches, and unlock an ancient magical secret. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist.Weston Winters isn’t an alchemist—yet. He''s been fired from every apprenticeship he''s landed, and his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret. She begrudgingly allows him to stay, but on one condition: he must join the hunt with her.Although they make an unlikely team, they soon find themselves drawn to each other. As the hunt looms closer and tensions rise, Margaret and Wes uncover dark magic that could be the key to winning the hunt—if they survive that long.In A Far Wilder Magic, Allison Saft has written an achingly tender love story set against a deadly hunt in an atmospheric, rich fantasy world that will sweep you away."Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. A Far Wilder Magic is a diamond of the YA fantasy genre, with a fresh and artfully layered world and extraordinary characters to match." —Amanda Foody, author of Ace of ShadesA Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books.

In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom.Niamh Ó Conchobhair has never let herself long for more. The magic in her blood that lets her stitch emotions and memories into fabric is the same magic that will eventually kill her. Determined to spend the little time she has left guaranteeing a better life for her family, Niamh jumps at the chance to design the wardrobe for a royal wedding in the neighboring kingdom of Avaland. But Avaland is far from the fairytale that she imagined. While young nobles attend candlelit balls and elegant garden parties, unrest brews amid the working class. The groom himself, Kit Carmine, is prickly, abrasive, and begrudgingly being dragged to the altar as a political pawn. But when Niamh and Kit grow closer, an unlikely friendship blossoms into something more—until an anonymous gossip columnist starts buzzing about their chemistry, promising to leave them alone only if Niamh helps to uncover the royal family’s secrets. The rot at the heart of Avaland runs deep, but exposing it could risk a future she never let herself dream of, and a love she never thought possible.Transporting readers to a Regency England-inspired fantasy world, A Fragile Enchantment is a sweeping romance threaded with intrigue, unforgettable characters, and a love story for the ages.

New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft's romantic fantasy about a magical dressmaker who finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom, now in paperback!

Niamh Ó Conchobhair has never let herself long for more. The magic in her blood that lets her stitch emotions and memories into fabric is the same magic that will eventually kill her. Determined to spend the little time she has left guaranteeing a better life for her family, Niamh jumps at the chance to design the wardrobe for a royal wedding in the neighboring kingdom of Avaland.

But Avaland is far from the fairytale that she imagined. While young nobles attend candlelit balls and elegant garden parties, unrest brews amid the working class. The groom himself, Kit Carmine, is prickly, abrasive, and begrudgingly being dragged to the altar as a political pawn. But when Niamh and Kit grow closer, an unlikely friendship blossoms into something more--until an anonymous gossip columnist starts buzzing about their chemistry, promising to leave them alone only if Niamh helps to uncover the royal family's secrets. The rot at the heart of Avaland runs deep, but exposing it could risk a future she never let herself dream of, and a love she never thought possible.

Transporting readers to a Regency England-inspired fantasy world, A Fragile Enchantment is a sweeping romance threaded with intrigue, unforgettable characters, and a love story for the ages.

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A young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure brimming with magic and romance.

"Enchanting and achingly romantic. Readers will feel as if they've stepped right into Pixie Hollow."-Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Bargain

t's been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can't help being intrigued by Winter's stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away.

That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands.

But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods.

Discover the origin of the sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods, and enjoy bonus content exclusive to the paperback edition-including a fairy season quiz and discussion questions!

A cemetery full of the restless dead. A town so wicked it has already burned twice, with the breath of the third fire looming. A rural, isolated bridge with a terrifying monster waiting for the completion of its summoning ritual. A lake that allows the drowned to return, though they have been changed by the claws of death. These are the shadowed, liminal spaces where the curses and monsters lurk, refusing to be forgotten.Hauntings, and a variety of horrifying secrets, lurk in the places we once called home. Written by New York Times bestselling, and other critically acclaimed, authors these stories shed a harsh light on the scariest tales we grew up with.

„Profund romantică și absolut magică.“ - Kirkus ReviewsCând Margaret Welty o descoperă pe legendara hala, ultima creatură mitică în viață, știe că va urma curând Vânătoarea Semilunii. Oricine este capabil să omoare hala va câștiga faimă și bogății și va descifra un secret magic străvechi. Margaret este cea mai bună trăgătoare de elită din oraș, însă la vânătoare pot participa doar echipe de doi, iar ea are nevoie de un alchimist.Weston Winters nu este alchimist — nu încă. Nu a rezistat niciuneia dintre perioadele de ucenicie pe care le-a încercat, iar ultima lui șansă depinde de decizia Maestrei Welty de a-l accepta. Dar când Wes ajunge la conacul Welty, o găsește doar pe Margaret. Cu mari rezerve, fata îi permite să rămână, cu o condiție: să participe la vânătoare împreună cu ea.Deși formează o echipă cam șubredă, în curând cei doi sunt atrași unul de celălalt. Pe măsură ce vânătoarea se apropie și tensiunile cresc, Margaret și Wes descoperă magia neagră care i-ar putea ajuta să câștige competiția — dacă reușesc să supraviețuiască.O magie de neîmblânzit este o poveste de dragoste dureros de tandră, desfășurată în condițiile unei vânători ucigașe, în atmosfera unei lumi fantastice care vă va cuceri.„Povestea de dragoste care se înfiripă între Wes și Margaret este subtilă și convingătoare, iar proza lui Saft — vie și plină de umor. Fanii romanului Regatul Umbrelor (Trilogia Grisha) al lui Leigh Bardugo vor savura probabil acest romantism sincer și evocator.“ – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books„O lectură absolut entuziasmantă, care se desfășoară într-o lume a conacelor în ruină și a pădurilor străvechi. Allison Saft creează o poveste de dragoste complexă care va descătușa personajele, dar și imaginația dumneavoastră.“ – Chloe Gong, autoarea bestsellerului aceste patimi zbuciumate„O magie de neîmblânzit vă va umple sufletul cu imagini înfățișând păduri neguroase, conace victoriene în ruină și criptide argintii fosfores¬cente… Există în acest roman câte ceva pentru fiecare, fiind o lectură obligatorie pentru fanii literaturii gotice, literaturii fantasy naturale și YA fantasy deopotrivă.“ – BookTribAllison Saft este autoare de bestsellere fantasy încă de la prima sa carte, Down Comes the Night. După ce și-a luat masteratul în literatură engleză la Tulane University, s-a mutat de pe Coasta Golfului pe Coasta de Vest, unde își petrece timpul făcând drumeții în pădurile de sequoia și practicând dansul acrobatic aerian. De aceeași autoare, în 2024 vor apărea A Fragile Enchantment și A Dark and Drowning Tide.