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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 POSTONREADERS 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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the author behind The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Sangu Mandanna’s magical adventure series for kids begins with Vanya and the Wild Hunt, with stunning illustrations by Kristina Kister. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thomson. Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back.When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents have been keeping secrets, and that monsters do exist. Soon, she is whisked off to the enchanted school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.Auramere is full of magic … and monsters. And the Wild Hunt is on the prowl. It’s up to Vanya to unmask its leader and stop them from destroying the only place she’s ever truly belonged.

From chudails and peris to jinn and goddesses, this lush collection of South Asian folklore, myths, and legends reimagines stories of old for a modern audience.This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of diverse stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move you. So read on, for after all, magic has no borders.A pair of star-crossed lovers search for a way back to one another against all odds . . .A girl fights for her life against a malignant, generations-old evil . . .A peri seeks to reclaim her lost powers . . .A warrior rebels against her foretold destiny . . .With stories by:Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series and winner of the National Book Award and Printz Award for All My RageSayantani DasGupta, New York Times bestselling author of the Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond seriesPreeti Chhibber, author of Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma Sona Charaipotra, author of Symptoms of a Heartbreak and How Maya Got Fierce and coauthor of The Rumor Game and Tiny Pretty Things, now a Netflix original series.Tanaz Bhathena, award-winning author of Hunted by the Sky and Of Light and Shadow Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and the Celestial TrilogyOlivia Chadha, author of Rise of the Red HandNafiza Azad, author of William C. Morris Award nominee The Candle and the FlameTracey Baptiste, New York Times bestselling author of the Jumbies series and Minecraft: The CrashNaz Kutub, author of The LoopholeNikita Gill, bestselling author of Wild Embers and Fierce FairytalesSwati Teerdhala, author of the Tiger at Midnight trilogyShreya Ila Anasuya, New Voices selectionTahir Abrar, New Voices selectionA New York Public Library Best Book of the Year for Teens 2023!

Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for March 2026Enter a world of enchanted books and monstrous secrets in Sangu Mandanna's magical fantasy. Vanya and the Wild Hunt is a gripping series opener filled with stunning illustrations by Kristina Kister. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thomson.'Vanya is my new favourite neurodivergent fantasy heroine! A wondrous magical world, curious secrets and monsters from myths makes an exciting new fantasy adventure. I adored it!' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of LegendEleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back.When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents have been keeping secrets, and that monsters do exist. Soon, she is whisked off to the enchanted school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.Auramere is full of magic . . . and monsters. And the Wild Hunt is on the prowl. It’s up to Vanya to unmask its leader and stop them from destroying the only place she’s ever truly belonged.

Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back.When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents have been keeping secrets, and that monsters do exist. Soon, she is whisked off to the enchanted school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.Auramere is full of magic … and monsters. And the Wild Hunt is on the prowl. It’s up to Vanya to unmask its leader and stop them from destroying the only place she’s ever truly belonged.Sangu Mandanna’s magical adventure series begins with Vanya and the Wild Hunt, with stunning illustrated by Kristina Kister. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thomson.

In this thrilling sequel to middle-grade fantasy hit, Vanya and the Wild Hunt, bestselling author Sangu Mandanna returns with fabulous world-building inspired by Indian mythology and British folklore

Eleven-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.From the critically-acclaimed author of the Kiki Kallira series and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches comes an action-packed and magical fantasy, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Roshani Chokshi.

'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST'Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATERWhat if love is the best magic of all?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. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost. Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power . . .Enter Luke Larsen, handsome magical historian, who might have the key to unlocking the spell's secrets. Luke has no interest in the inn's madcap goings-on, and is even less interested in letting a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help.Running an inn, reclaiming lost power, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover she doesn't have to do alone - and that love might be the best magic of all.TROPESCozy fantasy 🧚‍♀️Magical inn ✨🏠Found familyGrumpy x grumpy 💢 x 💢Talking animal sidekick 🦊💬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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST'Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATERWhat if love is the best magic of all?A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical new 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. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost. Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power . . .Enter Luke Larsen, handsome magical historian, who might have the key to unlocking the spell's secrets. Luke has no interest in the inn's madcap goings-on, and is even less interested in letting a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help.Running an inn, reclaiming lost power, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover she doesn't have to do alone - and that love might be the best magic of all.TROPESCozy fantasy 🧚‍♀️Magical inn ✨🏠Found familyGrumpy x grumpy 💢 x 💢Talking animal sidekick 🦊💬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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's time to get her spark back . . .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?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.TROPESCosy fantasy 🧚‍♀️Magical inn ✨🏠Found familyGrumpy 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 LEONGREADERS 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

Kiki Kallira can bring her drawings to life...but when a mysterious curse threatens her newly-created kingdom and friends, how can she use her powers to save them? A fantasy adventure inspired by Hindu legends about anxiety, creativity and finding your own strengths. For 8+ fans of Abi Elphistone and The Land of Roar.Fresh from the exciting discovery that the beautiful kingdom and band of rebel kids she drew in her sketchbook exists in another world, Kiki Kallira has an unexpected visitor. One of the rebels has come into the real world to ask for her help - the river Kaveri that is Mysore's only source of water has suddenly vanished! With no water to drink or grow food, Kiki's kingdom is doomed. When drawing a new river doesn't work, Kiki returns to Mysore and stumbles upon the origin of the Kaveri: a princess from long ago who was transformed into water by a terrible curse! It's up to Kiki and her friends to restore the river without sacrificing the princess again. With her mounting anxiety, enemies seeking to stop her and a city growing weaker by the minute, Kiki's confidence falters. Will she be able to unravel the curse and save her kingdom before it's too late?Praise for Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom: '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

One kingdom. One crown. One family.“Maybe it’s time the great House of Rey came to an end. After all, what are we now? Just a house of rage and sorrow.”Esmae once wanted nothing more than to help her golden brother win the crown of Kali but that dream died with her best friend. Alexi broke her heart, and she vowed to destroy him for it. And with her sentient warship Titania beside her, how can she possibly fail?As gods, beasts, and kingdoms choose sides, Alexi seeks out a weapon more devastating than even Titania. Past lives threaten the present. Old enemies claim their due. And Esmae cannot outrun the ghosts and the questions that haunt her. What really happened to her father? What was the third boon her mother asked of Amba? For in the shadows, lurking in wait, are secrets that will swallow her whole.The House of Rey is at war. And the entire galaxy will bleed before the end.

A prince without his kingdom.A kingdom without its princess.The destruction of the stars themselves.War is destroying the galaxy. Esmae has vanished without a trace. A terrifying, ravenous beast is devouring the stars one by one. Titania is offered a gift that may well be a curse. Alexi, the exiled prince, is asked to pay a heavy price for his mistakes. And far, far away, on a dark, mysterious planet, a sleeping god stirs awake.War or family.Pride or peace.As the end of the world draws ever closer, Esmae and Alexi must decide how far they’ll go to win—and who they’ll sacrifice along the way.Celebrated author Sangu Mandanna promises a gripping conclusion to the Celestial Trilogy in A War of Swallowed Stars.

Experience the story of Overwatch 2 from a multiple points of view in this star-studded short story collection, featuring eight tales from award-winning and bestselling authors.As Null Sector's global assault brings the world to its knees, millions of voices cry out amid the devastation . . . and heroes around the world are answering the call.Lyndsay Ely brings heartrending clarity to Ashe and B.O.B.'s pre-Crisis history.As Null Sector drop pods rain down on Tokyo, Hanzo hears the ghost of his father-and meets with a familiar face-in an electrifying tale by E.C. Myers.Corinne Duyvis and Sangu Mandanna trace Symmetra's travels abroad to retrieve a Vishkar asset . . . and an old friend.Mohale Mashigo lends fresh perspective to Ana and Jack's relationship as they weave through a broken Istanbul to meet with an informant, one who claims to have knowledge of what brought down Overwatch all those years ago.These stories and more illuminate the darkest corners of the Null Sector chaos, in the crucible where choices are made and heroes are forged. From the streets of Numbani to the alleys of Junkertown, the highest floors of Lijiang Tower to the stars themselves, don't miss this exploration of the battles fought all around the globe. This perfect companion read to Overwatch 2's main story includes tales from award-winning, bestselling science fiction and fantasy authors as well as Blizzard's stellar narrative designers and cinematic writers. Complete with illustration by Kevin Hong, Hannah Templer, and more, this incredible anthology brings new focus to Overwatch's universe, and shows that-even in its most uncertain times-the future is still worth fighting for.