House of Marionne – serie

Power is Seductive, Love is Dangerous, and Freedom Comes at a Price Too High to Pay…The breathtaking conclusion to J. Elle’s spellbinding Sunday Times bestselling series.--Seductive magic. Deadly betrayal.With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne once again has nowhere left to turn.Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can’t escape those that want to destroy her.But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan.Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate.In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies – Jordan’s bitter brother Yagrin Wexton and magicless heir Nore Ambrose – must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread.Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?--Praise for the House of Marionne series:'An enemies-to-lovers romance, a cast of intriguing characters, and a shocking, twist-filled ending kept me hooked' 5* reader review'Dark, gothic, creepy, addicting J has created a new dark academia world for us all to get invested in' 5* reader review'Alluring. Dark. Thrilling. House of Marionne was stunning, elegant and magical. Full of glitz and glamor. Heart pounding' 5* reader review

An INSTANT New York Times bestseller!An INSTANT USA TODAY bestseller!An INSTANT Sunday Times bestseller!A modern-day YA romantic fantasy series opener about a glamorous magical world of social elites, forbidden love, and a dark magic that could destroy it all. Now in Paperback!"Dazzling and deceptive. The perfect escape!" – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After"The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!" – Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisBURY YOUR SECRET OR DIE FOR IT.17 year-old Quell has lived her entire life on the run. She and her mother have fled from city to city, in order to hide the deadly magic that flows through Quell’s veins. Until someone discovers her dark secret.To hide from the assassin hunting her, and keep her mother out of harm’s way, Quell reluctantly inducts into a debutante society of magical social elites called the Order that she never knew existed. If she can pass their three rites of membership, mastering their proper form of magic, she’ll be able to secretly bury her forbidden magic forever. If caught, she will be killed.But becoming the perfect debutante is a lot harder than Quell imagined, especially when there’s more than tutoring happening with Jordan, her brooding mentor and— assassin in training. When Quell uncovers the deadly lengths the Order will go to defend its wealth and power, she’s forced to choose: embrace the dark magic she’s been running from her entire life or risk losing everything, and everyone, she’s grown to love. Still, she fears the most formidable monster she’ll have to face is the one inside.A must-read for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Shelby Mahurin, and Alex Aster.

The dazzling romantic fantasy world of House of Marionne continues in this dark and deadly sequel full of forbidden magic, devastating lies, and broken hearts.The stunning first edition of Shadows of Perl will feature a beautiful designed printed case and metallic endpapers!A must read for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bardugo, and Alex Aster. Unleash the darkness. Claim your power.Quell Marionne’s explosive final Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing long buried secrets and her own deadly power. But she paid a steep price: her family and her love. Fleeing Chateau Soleil for House of Perl, for once Quell is celebrated instead of shunned. She has finally found somewhere to belong. But secrets lurk in every House, and Quell’s quest to find her mom threatens to lead her deeper into the shadows.Assassin Jordan Wexton, second-in command of the Dragun brotherhood, must protect the source of all magic, the Sphere. Yet the biggest threat to the Sphere is Quell Marionne—the girl he loved, until she claimed the deadly, outlawed toushana. As the Sphere cracks and war brews among the Houses, can the only way to save the world be to kill his own heart?Now, these two lovers-turned enemies must confront their competing ambitions and conflicting loyalties. Or die. The future of magic hangs on their decision.An instant USA TODAY bestseller!

Seductive magic. Deadly betrayal.Don’t miss the explosive finale of the dark, romantic fantasy of the New York Times-bestselling House of Marionne series, which #1 bestselling author Alex Aster praises as "a sweeping fantasy brimming with magic, secrets, and romance."The stunning first edition of Fortress of Ambrose will feature a gorgeous designed case and exclusive metallic endpapers!With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne has nowhere left to turn.Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can’t escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her. But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan.Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself.In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies – bitter assassin Yagrin Wexton and magicless Heir Nore Ambrose, must navigate a treachero's path where freedom hangs by a thread. Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?

Seductive magic. Deadly betrayal.Don’t miss the explosive finale of the dark, romantic fantasy of the New York Times-bestselling House of Marionne series, which #1 bestselling author Alex Aster praises as "a sweeping fantasy brimming with magic, secrets, and romance."The stunning first edition of Fortress of Ambrose will feature a gorgeous designed case and exclusive metallic endpapers!With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne has nowhere left to turn.Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can’t escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her. But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan.Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself.In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies – bitter assassin Yagrin Wexton and magicless Heir Nore Ambrose, must navigate a treachero's path where freedom hangs by a thread. Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?

READ THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER PHENOMENON . . .Brimming with ballgowns and betrayal, magic and mystery, decadence and darknessPerfect for readers who crave morally grey characters, irresistible romance and dark academia'Full of magic and intrigue . . . the perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' STEPHANIE GARBER----ARE YOU READY TO ENROL INTO THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE?Quell Marionne was born cursed with Toushana – a perilous dark magic.The sentence for having it?Death . . .So when her secret is threatened, Quell hides in the one place that might save her: The House of Marionne. Run by her estranged grandmother, the school trains students to enter The Order, a society of magical elites.More importantly, it may be the key to burying Quell’s forbidden magic forever.Yet hiding who you truly are is hard – especially when handsome, brooding Jordon stands close. Must Quell really choose between her true nature and those she's growing to love?But if her Toushana is discovered, death awaits . . .Tropes:- Dark academic- Enemies-to-lovers- Family drama----‘Dazzling and deceptive. The perfect escape!’ Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After‘An enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem’ Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the An Ember in the Ashes series‘The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams. House of Marionne is going to delight not only fantasy readers, but romance lovers of all ages!’ Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling authorReaders are loving House of Marionne ‘If you are thinking of reading this the answer is YES!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘I’m SO excited for everyone to get your hands on this beautiful, dark & delicious story!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘Wow - what a great novel! Mystery, magic, love, finding who you truly are and accepting the parts of yourself that have been called bad and dark all wrapped up in a glittery world where not everything is as its seems’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘Wow. Just wow. I loved this book. I loved the characters. I loved the detailed descriptions of Diadem, the masks, the Chateau’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘House of Marionne is perfect for fans of dark academia and fantasy, and the ending left me wanting to start book 2 immediately!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘I. Am. Speechless. This book was absolute perfection [. . .] Ugh, my heart. Definitely plan to read this one again in the near future because it was PERFECTION’ 5 ***** Reader ReviewSunday Times and New York Times bestseller, September 2023

READ THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER PHENOMENON . . .Brimming with ballgowns and betrayal, magic and mystery, decadence and darknessPerfect for readers who crave morally grey characters, irresistible romance and dark academia'Full of magic and intrigue . . . the perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' STEPHANIE GARBER----ARE YOU READY TO ENROL INTO THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE?Quell Marionne was born cursed with Toushana – a perilous dark magic.The sentence for having it?Death . . .So when her secret is threatened, Quell hides in the one place that might save her: The House of Marionne. Run by her estranged grandmother, the school trains students to enter The Order, a society of magical elites.More importantly, it may be the key to burying Quell’s forbidden magic forever.Yet hiding who you truly are is hard – especially when handsome, brooding Jordon stands close. Must Quell really choose between her true nature and those she's growing to love?But if her Toushana is discovered, death awaits . . .Tropes:- Dark academic- Enemies-to-lovers- Family drama----‘Dazzling and deceptive. The perfect escape!’ Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After‘An enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem’ Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the An Ember in the Ashes series‘The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams. House of Marionne is going to delight not only fantasy readers, but romance lovers of all ages!’ Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling authorReaders are loving House of Marionne ‘If you are thinking of reading this the answer is YES!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘I’m SO excited for everyone to get your hands on this beautiful, dark & delicious story!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘Wow - what a great novel! Mystery, magic, love, finding who you truly are and accepting the parts of yourself that have been called bad and dark all wrapped up in a glittery world where not everything is as its seems’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘Wow. Just wow. I loved this book. I loved the characters. I loved the detailed descriptions of Diadem, the masks, the Chateau’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘House of Marionne is perfect for fans of dark academia and fantasy, and the ending left me wanting to start book 2 immediately!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘I. Am. Speechless. This book was absolute perfection [. . .] Ugh, my heart. Definitely plan to read this one again in the near future because it was PERFECTION’ 5 ***** Reader ReviewSunday Times and New York Times bestseller, September 2023

From Assassins to Social Elites: Power, Revenge, and Forbidden Love Collide in This Gripping Fantasy SequelPerfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, and Leigh Bardugo‘This book is everything you'd want from a YA Fantasy!’ 5* Reader Review‘I need book three!! What a wild ride! The twists, tension, heartbreak...Just, wow’ 5* Reader Review --Unleash the darkness. Embrace your fate. Quell Marionne’s Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power. With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary. For a price.Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice – partner with Quell. Or kill her.Tropes/themes:Social elites Forbidden love Dark magic Enemies-to-lovers --READERS ARE LOVING SHADOW OF PERL ‘I could cut the TENSION with a knife’ 5***** Reader Review ‘They all do some super shady to downright deplorable things to get what they want. Quell is bloodthirsty and out for revenge after a revelation and I was HERE FOR IT’ 5***** Reader Review‘I was on the edge of my seat, craving for the truth to come out’ 5***** Reader Review‘This was a phenomenal sequel and lays plenty of groundwork for the third book in this trilogy, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next’ 5***** Reader Review‘This book left me breathless, and the last page has such a huge cliff-hanger that when I got to it and turned the page, I audibly went “Huh?!” when I realized that was truly the end’ 5***** Reader ReviewPRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES 'The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!' Ali Hazelwood'Perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' Stephanie Garber 'House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go' Alex Aster'An elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem' Sabaa Tahir'Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere' Kerri Maniscalco

From Assassins to Social Elites: Power, Revenge, and Forbidden Love Collide in This Gripping Fantasy SequelPerfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, and Leigh Bardugo‘This book is everything you'd want from a YA Fantasy!’ 5* Reader Review‘I need book three!! What a wild ride! The twists, tension, heartbreak...Just, wow’ 5* Reader Review--Unleash the darkness. Embrace your fate.Quell Marionne’s Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power. With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary. For a price.Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice - Partner with Quell. Or kill her.Tropes/themes:Social elitesForbidden loveDark magicEnemies-to-lovers--READERS ARE LOVING SHADOW OF PERL‘I could cut the TENSION with a knife’ 5***** Reader Review‘They all do some super shady to downright deplorable things to get what they want. Quell is bloodthirsty and out for revenge after a revelation and I was HERE FOR IT’ 5***** Reader Review‘I was on the edge of my seat, craving for the truth to come out’ 5***** Reader Review‘This was a phenomenal sequel and lays plenty of groundwork for the third book in this trilogy, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next’ 5***** Reader Review‘This book left me breathless, and the last page has such a huge cliff-hanger that when I got to it and turned the page, I audibly went “Huh?!” when I realized that was truly the end’ 5***** Reader ReviewPRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES'The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!' Ali Hazelwood'Perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' Stephanie Garber'House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go' Alex Aster'An elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem' Sabaa Tahir'Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere' Kerri Maniscalco

Power is Seductive, Love is Dangerous, and Freedom Comes at a Price Too High to Pay…The breathtaking conclusion to J. Elle’s spellbinding Sunday Times bestselling series.--Seductive magic. Deadly betrayal.With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne once again has nowhere left to turn.Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can’t escape those that want to destroy her.But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan.Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate.In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies – Jordan’s bitter brother Yagrin Wexton and magicless heir Nore Ambrose – must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread.Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?--Praise for the House of Marionne series:'An enemies-to-lovers romance, a cast of intriguing characters, and a shocking, twist-filled ending kept me hooked' 5* reader review'Dark, gothic, creepy, addicting J has created a new dark academia world for us all to get invested in' 5* reader review'Alluring. Dark. Thrilling. House of Marionne was stunning, elegant and magical. Full of glitz and glamor. Heart pounding' 5* reader review