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**#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** Get swept away by bestselling sensation, Roshani Chokshi's new fantasy standalone brimming with cursed love. Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. After poorly wording a wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand in marriage of the kingdom's heir. Thus, Arris expects that the day of his marriage will be the one of his murdering. His only chance at a long life is finding true and lasting love.When Arris's parents announce a tournament of brides to compete for the throne, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. But Arris cannot tell who is here out of love for him . . . or lust for power.Until he meets Demelza. As a veritas swan, Demelza's song wrings out the truth. Forced into hiding, Demelza strikes a deal. Arris will provide her with safekeeping in exchange for her truth-telling song to sort through his potential brides.While Arris is used to dodging death threats and Demelza is accustomed to fighting for her voice to be heard, to survive the tournament of brides requires a different kind of bravery. And perhaps the bravest thing one can do is not merely protect one's life but find the courage to chase a life worth living.TropesFairy tale Ballroom dance Enchantments and spells Star Crossed romance Proximity READERS LOVE THE SWAN'S DAUGHTER!'Gorgeously whimsical, witty, and laugh-out-loud hilarious fairytale that's a feast for the imaginable might just become your newest obsession!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The friendship and blossoming romance were so sweet and rewarding.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An incredible read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is cosy, strange, romantic, funny, and quietly devastating. I didn't want it to end. I will absolutely be thinking about it at 2am.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I am absolutely in love with the way Chokshi writes. This book is dark, whimsical, lush and romantic.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was everything. Whimsical and magical with a solid plot and such lovable characters. I adored this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** Get swept away by bestselling sensation, Roshani Chokshi's new fantasy standalone brimming with cursed love. Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. After poorly wording a wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand in marriage of the kingdom's heir. Thus, Arris expects that the day of his marriage will be the one of his murdering. His only chance at a long life is finding true and lasting love.When Arris's parents announce a tournament of brides to compete for the throne, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. But Arris cannot tell who is here out of love for him . . . or lust for power.Until he meets Demelza. As a veritas swan, Demelza's song wrings out the truth. Forced into hiding, Demelza strikes a deal. Arris will provide her with safekeeping in exchange for her truth-telling song to sort through his potential brides.While Arris is used to dodging death threats and Demelza is accustomed to fighting for her voice to be heard, to survive the tournament of brides requires a different kind of bravery. And perhaps the bravest thing one can do is not merely protect one's life but find the courage to chase a life worth living.TropesFairy tale Ballroom dance Enchantments and spells Star Crossed romance Proximity READERS LOVE THE SWAN'S DAUGHTER!'Gorgeously whimsical, witty, and laugh-out-loud hilarious fairytale that's a feast for the imaginable might just become your newest obsession!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The friendship and blossoming romance were so sweet and rewarding.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An incredible read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is cosy, strange, romantic, funny, and quietly devastating. I didn't want it to end. I will absolutely be thinking about it at 2am.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I am absolutely in love with the way Chokshi writes. This book is dark, whimsical, lush and romantic.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was everything. Whimsical and magical with a solid plot and such lovable characters. I adored this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Has everything I like: humour, action, great charactersand awesome mythology!' Rick Riordan, bestselling author of PercyJackson 'A new star is born.' Eoin Colfer, bestselling authorof Artemis FowlThe first book in an exciting AND funny adventure series.Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth inorder to fit in at school.Whilst her classmates are jetting off to exotic locales, she'llbe at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture whereher mother works.Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty,traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?When Aru's schoolmates dare her to prove that the museum's Lampof Bharata is cursed, she doesn't think there's any harm in lightingit. Little does Aru know that lighting the lamp has dire consequences.She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whoseduty it is to awaken the God of Destruction.Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and, accompaniedby a wise-cracking pigeon and her long-lost half-sister,it's up to Aru to save them. Pacy, page-turning storytellingcharming, funny writingrelatable characters to root fora diverse, original feel to the set-up - drawing inspirationfrom Hindu gods  Praise for Aru Shah and the End of Time:"The characters and gods that make up Chokshi’s worldare hilarious ... The empowerment that Chokshi places in her twomain characters of Aru and Mini, tells readers that girls are strongand fierce and not to be underestimated." BillGowsell, Laughing Place"Chokshi weaves an engrossing adventure that will leave readersanticipating the next installment." PublishersWeekly

Sixteen extraordinary authors—including New York Times bestsellers Melissa de la Cruz, Renée Ahdieh, and Julie Kagawa—reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. This exquisite paperback anthology includes an original bonus story from Ellen Oh. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called A Thousand Beginnings and Endings a “must-read.” A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place.Bestselling and award-winning authors explore the timeless themes of East and South Asian lore in sixteen original stories that will appeal to every reader. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. Edited by We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, this anthology contains stories from sixteen Asian and South Asian authors, including New York Times bestsellers and award-winners. In a starred review, Kirkus called it an “incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more.”Featuring:Renée Ahdieh, Elsie Chapman, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, Alyssa Wong, and a new original story by Ellen Oh.This essential own voices collection reimagines timeless legends and features:Asian Mythology and Folklore: Discover reimagined tales from the Philippines, Korea, China, Vietnam, and more, written by celebrated authors from the diaspora.Gods, Spirits, and Demons: Meet nine-tailed fox spirits, vengeful ghosts, two sisters who transform into birds, and a mountain who loses her heart in these captivating fantasy and science fiction reimaginings.Epic Romantic Retellings: From the tragic star-crossed love of Mirza and Sahiba to the poignant tale of the Butterfly Lovers, explore epic romances that defy fate and family.An Exclusive Bonus Story: This paperback edition features a brand-new, original tale by We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh, available nowhere else.

Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost - one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost artifact rumored to grant its possessor the power of God. Their hunt lures them far from Paris, and into the icy heart of Russia where crystalline ice animals stalk forgotten mansions, broken goddesses carry deadly secrets, and a string of unsolved murders makes the crew question whether an ancient myth is a myth after all. As hidden secrets come to the light and the ghosts of the past catch up to them, the crew will discover new dimensions of themselves. But what they find out may lead them down paths they never imagined. A tale of love and betrayal as the crew risks their lives for one last job.

Aru is only just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thingwhen the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The godof love's bow and arrow have gone missing, and the thief isn't playingCupid. Instead, they're turning people into heartless fighting-machinezombies. If that weren't bad enough, somehow Aru getsframed as the thief. If she doesn't find the arrow by the next fullmoon, she'll be kicked out of the Otherworld. For good. But, for better or worse, she won't be going it alone. Along withher soul-sister, Mini, Aru will team up with Brynne, an ultra-stronggirl who knows more than she lets on, and Aiden, the boy wholives across the street and is also hiding plenty of secrets. Togetherthey'll battle demons, travel through a glittering anddangerous serpent realm, and discover that their enemy isn't at allwho they expected.