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A twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the splendourof a secluded summer retreat.'Gripping... the narrative's lush prose crafts both deliciouslycreepy horror scenes and a nuanced, self-assured protagonist consumedby grief and longing for acceptance.' Publishers Weekly When Mars Matthias loses his sister Caroline under horrific circumstances,it propels him to learn all he can about the once-inseparablesibling who'd grown tragically distant.Mars's gender-fluidity means he's often excluded from the traditions- and expectations - of his politically-connected family,including attendance at the prestigious Aspen Conservancy SummerAcademy where his sister devoted so much of her time. But with hisgrief still fresh, he insists on attending in her place.The setting may be pristine and sun-drenched, but there's an undercurrentof tension buzzing ominously. Mars seeks out his sister'sold friends: a group of girls dubbed the Honeys, named for thebeehives they maintain behind their cabin. They are beautifuland terrifying - and Mars is certain they're connected to Caroline'sdeath. But the longer he stays at Aspen, the more the sweet mountainbreezes give way to hints of decay. Mars's memories beginto falter, bleached beneath the relentless summer sun. Somethingis hunting him in broad daylight, toying with his mind. If Marscan't find it soon, it will eat him alive... Heathers meets Midsommar, exploring the corruptionthat lies just under the surface of the perfect lives ofthe uber-richPerfect for fans of Kathryn Foxfield and Ace of SpadesHighly original, brilliantly written, queer YA horror
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From Ryan La Sala, author of the tantalizingly twistedThe Honeys and riotously imaginative Reverie, comes a chilling newcontemporary fable about art, aesthetic obsession, and the gazethat peers back at us from behind our reflections.No one survived the party at the penthouse. Except Athan.Athanasios 'Athan' Bakirtzis has made it far in life relying onhis charm and good looks, even securing an invitation to a mysteriouspenthouse soiree for New York City's artsy elite. But whenhe sneaks off to the bathroom, he hears a slam, followed by a scream.Athan peers outside, only to be pushed back in by a boy hisage. The boy gravely tells him not to open the door, then closesAthan in.Outside the door, the party descends into chaos. Through hoursof howls, laughter, and sobs, Athan stays hidden. When he finallyemerges, he discovers a massacre where the corpses appear to havearranged themselves into a disturbingly elegant sculpture andAthan's mysterious saviour is nowhere to be found. Athan the onlyknown survivor is now the primary suspect.In a race to prove his innocence, Athan is swept up in a supernaturalmystery, one of secret occult societies and deadly eldritchhorrors with rather distinctive taste. Something evil is wakingup in the walls of New York City, and it's compelling victims towardviolence, chaos, and self-destruction. Bound to him by a mysterioushereditary power, Athan has felt this evil hiding behindhis reflection his entire life, watching him. Waiting. Now, it'staking over. A chilling thriller full of twists and turns that keep you onyour toesThe much anticipated next book from award-winning author of TheHoneys"Beholder is a stunning, strange, sinister story that forcesyou to face your inner demons like never before."- Adam Silvera
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A B&N’s YA Book Club Pick * Walmart Buzz Pick * Indie Next Pick * Book of the Month Club YA Box A “joyously, riotously queer” (Kirkus) young adult fantasy from debut author Ryan La Sala, Reverie is a wildly imaginative story about dreams becoming reality, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Laini Taylor.A few weeks ago, Kane Montgomery was in an accident that robbed him of his memory. The only thing he knows for certain is that the police found him half-dead in the river. The world as he knows it feels different—reality seems different. And when strange things start happening around him, Kane isn’t sure where to turn. And then three of his classmates show up, claiming to be his friends and the only people who can tell him what’s truly going on. Kane doesn’t know what to believe or who he can trust. But as he and the others are dragged into increasingly fantastical dream worlds drawn from imagination, it becomes clear that there is dark magic at work. Nothing in Kane’s life is an accident, and only he can keep the world itself from unraveling. Reverie is an intricate and compelling LGBT young adult book about the secret worlds we hide within ourselves and what happens when they become real. Praise for Reverie:"This outstanding debut novel will light readers' imaginations on fire...Imaginative, bold, and full of queer representation, this is a must-purchase for YA collections."—School Library Journal *STARRED REVIEW*“This fantasy offers readers something wonderfully new and engaging...a gem of a novel that is as affirming as it is entertaining."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books“The story's many LGBTQ characters are prominently represented and powerfully nuanced."—Publishers Weekly"A darkly imagined, riveting fantasy… thrilling."—Shelf Awareness"Joyously, riotously queer... The themes of creating one's own reality and fighting against the rules imposed by the world you're born into will ring powerfully true for many young readers."—Kirkus Reviews
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month * B&N's YA Book Club Pick * Walmart Buzz Pick * Indie Next Pick * Book of the Month Club YA Box A "joyously, riotously queer" (Kirkus) young adult fantasy from debut author Ryan La Sala, Reverie is a wildly imaginative story about the subconscious becoming reality, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Laini Taylor.A few weeks ago, Kane Montgomery was in an accident that robbed him of his memory. The only thing he knows for certain is that the police found him half-dead in the river. The world as he knows it feels different-reality seems different. And when strange things start happening around him, Kane isn't sure where to turn. And then three of his classmates show up, claiming to be his friends and the only people who can tell him what's truly going on. Kane doesn't know what to believe or who he can trust. But as he and the others are dragged into increasingly fantastical dream worlds drawn from imagination, it becomes clear that there is dark magic at work. Nothing in Kane's life is an accident, and only he can keep the world itself from unraveling. Reverie is an intricate and compelling LGBT young adult book about the secret worlds we hide within ourselves and what happens when they become real. Praise for Reverie:"This outstanding debut novel will light readers' imaginations on fire...Imaginative, bold, and full of queer representation, this is a must-purchase for YA collections."-School Library Journal *STARRED REVIEW*"This fantasy offers readers something wonderfully new and engaging...a gem of a novel that is as affirming as it is entertaining."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The story's many LGBTQ characters are prominently represented and powerfully nuanced."-Publishers Weekly"A darkly imagined, riveting fantasy... thrilling."-Shelf Awareness"Joyously, riotously queer... The themes of creating one's own reality and fighting against the rules imposed by the world you're born into will ring powerfully true for many young readers."-Kirkus Reviews
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An epic queer love story from the author of The Honeys and Reverie about finding yourself after losing love.When I see him, I see us. How we came together, what we created, what we ruined. The only way to understand how we fell apart is to understand what we were made of in the first place.Raffy can make anything. He can bedazzle, sew, stitch, drape, and turn the most ordinary objects into fabulous costumes. This year he is determined to win the biggest cosplay competition in Boston. There’s only one small problem… Raffy’s ex-boyfriend, Luca, is his main competition.Last year Luca and Raffy made the perfect team after serendipitously meeting in the rhinestone aisle at the local craft store—or at least Raffy thought they did. But Luca's fear of coming out to his family and Raffy's insistence on perfection when it came to their art, caused their relationship to crash and burn. And Raffy has finally picked up the pieces and is determine to have the major comeback he knows he deserves. But when Raffy ends up partnering with Luca on his most ambitious build yet, he’ll have to juggle unresolved feelings for the boy who broke his heart and his own self-doubt as he works to get everything he’s ever wanted…and maybe the boy too.Praise for Be Dazzled:"A sequin-filled romance that's also a love letter to the craft and creativity of cosplay."—Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)"A charming, geeky love story filled with all the con drama readers could wish for."—Kirkus Reviews"A crafty queer romance about self-acceptance, and a delightful addition to YA collections."—School Library Journal"Heartfelt and hilarious, Be Dazzled is an artfully crafted ode to teen ambition and first love. From the book's charming cast to Raffy's quick-witted voice, La Sala's contemporary debut simply dazzles."—Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of Us
Die Honeys (Erstauflage mit gestaltetem Farbschnitt): Ein queerer Mystery-Thriller für Fans von Pretty Little Liars
Häftad, Tyska, 2024
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