Sangu Mandanna – författare

A whimsical and heartwarming novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers-and her life-back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power

Enter Luke Larsen, handsome and icy magical historian, who arrives on a dark winter evening and just might know how to unlock the spell's secrets. Luke has absolutely no interest in getting involved in the madcap goings-on of the inn and is definitely not about to let a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help Sera with her spell. Worse, he might actually be thawing.

Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn't have to do it alone...and that the weird, wonderful family she's made might be the best magic of all. 

She found magic in the most unlikely of places. Mika Moon follows three rules: hide your magic, keep your head down, and stay away from other witches. Mika is good at being alone, and she doesn''t mind it . . . mostly. But when an unexpected invitation arrives to teach three young witches at the mysterious Nowhere House, Mika jumps at the chance for a different life. As she comes to care for its quirky inhabitants - and Jamie, the handsome but prickly librarian - finally belonging somewhere feels like a real possibility. But magic isn''t the only danger in the world - is it worth risking everything to protect the found family Mika didn''t know she was looking for?

A warm, uplifting and cosy fantasy that will leave readers spellbound, in which an isolated witch has the opportunity to embrace a new family - and a new love.

''ONE OF MY COZIEST READS OF THE YEAR'' EMILY HENRY ''FULL OF CHARM, WIT, ROMANCE'' TRAVIS BALDREE ''THE PERFECT READ'' ASHLEY POSTON READERS LOVE SANGU MANDANNA ''Wistful, gorgeous and beautiful'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''A perfect cozy book to warm the cockles of your heart and soul'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Wonderfully nostalgic storytelling voice'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''So warm, fun and twinkly!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This book is just one big magical hug'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Eva''s life is not her own. She is a creation, an abomination—an echo. She was made by the Weavers as a copy of someone else, expected to replace a girl named Amarra, her "other," if she ever died. Eva spends every day studying that girl from far away, learning what Amarra does, what she eats, what it''s like to kiss her boyfriend, Ray. So when Amarra is killed in a car crash, Eva should be ready.

But sixteen years of studying never prepared her for this.

Now she must abandon everything and everyone she''s ever known—the guardians who raised her, the boy she''s forbidden to love—to move to India and convince the world that Amarra is still alive.

What Eva finds is a grief-stricken family; parents unsure how to handle this echo they thought they wanted; and Ray, who knew every detail, every contour of Amarra. And when Eva is unexpectedly dealt a fatal blow that will change her existence forever, she is forced to choose: Stay and live out her years as a copy or leave and risk it all for the freedom to be an original. To be Eva.

From debut novelist Sangu Mandanna comes the dazzling story of a girl who was always told what she had to be—until she found the strength to decide for herself.

*Winner of the Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Awards**A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year*From the bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches comes an action-packed, enchanting middle grade fantasy about a neurodivergent heroine, a mysterious school, and a world of magical creatures. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Roshani Chokshi. "Thrilling, funny, and suspenseful." - Craig Kofi Farmer, Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award-winning author of Kwame Crashes the Underworld ? "Fast-paced and engaging... This is a beautiful, inclusive work that's also a terrific story." - School Library JournalEleven-year-old Vanya Vallen has always felt like she doesn't fit in. She's British-Indian in a mostly white town in England, her parents won't talk about their pasts, and she has ADHD.Oh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back.When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in fairytales, Vanya discovers that her parents have secrets, and that there are a lot more monsters out there. Overnight, she's whisked off to the enchanted library and school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.Life at Auramere is unexpected, exciting and wonderful. But even here, there's no escaping monsters. The mysterious, powerful Wild Hunt is on the prowl, and Vanya will need all her creativity and courage to unmask its leader and stop them before they destroy the only place she's ever truly belonged.

It''s time to get her spark back . . .A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical New York Times bestselling cosy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain - until she sacrificed most of her magic to resurrect her beloved aunt. Now she runs an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests'' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems entirely lost.Then she meets Luke Larsen, the handsome and icy magical historian who could hold the key to restoring her power. Luke has no interest in the inn''s goings-on or letting a certain witch past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he when he agrees to help. Worse, he might actually be thawing.

But as the two work together alongside the family Sera has built, she begins to wonder . . . could love be the best magic of all?

TROPES Cosy fantasy 🧚‍♀️ Magical inn ✨🏠 Found family🫂 Grumpy x grumpy 💢 x 💢 Talking animal sidekick 🦊💬

''One hundred percent delightful!'' SARAH BETH DURST ''Magical in every sense'' REBECCA THORNE ''Warm, cosy, and eminently hopeful'' OLIVIA ATWATER ''A magical, heartfelt tale'' JULIE LEONG

READERS LOVE SANGU MANDANNA ''Honestly, I would give this book 10 stars if I could'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wistful, gorgeous and beautiful'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''A perfect cosy book to warm the cockles of your heart and soul'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Wonderfully nostalgic storytelling voice'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''So warm, fun and twinkly!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This book is just one big magical hug'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''All of the characters added so much, and I loved them dearly'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This was my first book from this author, but let me tell you, it will not be my last. Can''t recommend it enough!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kiki Kallira is more of a worrier than a warrior - but today she will learn to be a hero. The mythical beasts she loves to draw have come to life, and she is the only one who can defeat them. A middle-grade fantasy inspired by Hindu legends about anxiety, creativity and finding your own strengths. For 8+ fans of Abi Elphistone and The Land of Roar.Kiki Kallira has always been a worrier. Did she lock the front door? Is there a terrible reason her mum is late? Recently her anxiety has been getting out of control, but one thing that has always soothed her is drawing. Kiki''s sketchbook is full of fantastical doodles of the Hindu myths and legends her mother has told her since she was tiny. One day, her sketchbook''s calming effect is broken when her mythological characters begin springing to life and Kiki is pulled into the mystical world she drew. There, she discovers the band of rebel kids who protect the kingdom, as well as an ancient, monstrous god bent on total destruction. Kiki must overcome her fear and anxiety to save both worlds - the real and the imagined - from his wrath. But how can a girl armed with only a pencil defeat something so powerful?''A fast-paced, vivid and exciting adventure story with real heart, I couldn''t stop reading!'' - Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series