Tricia je autorkou, která se zaměřuje na zkoumání lidské psychiky a složitosti mezilidských vztahů. Její próza se vyznačuje pronikavým vhledem do motivací postav a poetickým jazykem, který čtenáře vtáhne do děje. Tricia se ve své tvorbě často zabývá tématy identity, ztráty a hledání smyslu v každodenním životě. Její díla jsou ceněna pro svou emocionální hloubku a neotřelý pohled na univerzální lidské zkušenosti.
Závěr vzrušující fantasy duologie Kovářka osudu Ziva porazila válečnici Kymoru, ale cena za výhru je příliš vysoká. Spolu s Kellynem a Petrikem se pustí do závodu s časem, aby zachránila vážně zraněnou Temru. Události se nevyvíjejí dle očekávání a Ziva i Kellyn padnou do zajetí. Ziva tak čelí situaci, ze které měla strach – bude muset vyrábět magické zbraně, které poslouží k ovládnutí světa. Kovárna byla Ziviným bezpečným prostorem, kde ji nemohla dostihnout ani její úzkost. Nyní je to vězení. Kolik toho obětuje, aby zachránila Kellyna a zastavila válku?
Osmnáctiletá Ziva se odjakživa vyhýbá lidem. Lék na svoje úzkosti hledá v kovárně, kde díky svému nadání pro magii vytváří jedinečné zbraně s ohromující silou. Jednoho dne dostane zakázku na výrobu meče, který dokáže ukrást tajemství svých obětí. Když se ale Ziva dozví, že zbraň má sloužit k rozpoutání zničující války, vezme meč a spolu se svou sestrou uprchne. Cestou se k nim připojí nebezpečně pohledný žoldnéř Kellyn. Podaří se jim meč zničit dřív, než se celé království propadne do smrtícího chaosu?
Chrysantha Stathos has won. By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautiful air-headed girl, she has become a wealthy duchess. And, once her elderly husband dies, she will have all the freedom, money, and safety she's ever wanted. Or so she thought. A man claiming to be the estranged grandson of Chrysantha's lecherous late husband has turned up to steal her inheritance. To m[Bokinfo].
Eighteen-year-old Ziva may have defeated a deadly warlord, but the price was almost too much. Ziva is forced into a breakneck race to a nearby city with the handsome mercenary, Kellyn, and the young scholar, Petrik, to find a powerful magical healer who can save her sister's life.When the events that follow lead to Ziva and Kellyn's capture by an ambitious prince, Ziva is forced into the very situation she's been dreading: magicking dangerous weapons meant for world domination.The forge has always been Ziva's safe space, a place to avoid society and the anxiety it causes her, but now it is her prison, and she's not sure just how much of herself she'll have to sacrifice to save Kellyn and take center stage in the very war she's been trying to stop.In Master of Iron, the conclusion to Tricia Levenseller's exciting Bladesmith YA fantasy duology, a magically gifted blacksmith with social anxiety must race against the clock to save her beloved sister and stop a devastating war.
An eighteen-year-old chieftain's daughter must find a way to kill her village’s oppressive deity if she ever wants to return home in Warrior of the Wild, the Viking-inspired YA standalone fantasy from Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King. How do you kill a god? As her father's chosen heir, eighteen-year-old Rasmira has trained her whole life to become a warrior and lead her village. But when her coming-of-age trial is sabotaged and she fails the test, her father banishes her to the monster-filled wilderness with an impossible quest: To win back her honor, she must kill the oppressive god who claims tribute from the villages each year or die trying.
The capable, confident, and occasionally ruthless heroine of Daughter of the Pirate King is back in this action-packed YA sequel that promises rousing high seas adventures and the perfect dash of magic. Alosa's mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. Still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, first mate Riden is a constant distraction, but now he's under her orders. And she takes great comfort in knowing that the villainous Vordan will soon be facing her father's justice. When Vordan exposes a secret her father has kept for years, Alosa and her crew find themselves in a deadly race with the feared Pirate King. Despite the danger, Alosa knows they will recover the treasure first . . . after all, she is the daughter of the Siren Queen. In Daughter of the Siren Queen, Tricia Levenseller brings together the perfect mix of thrilling action, tense battle scenes, and a heart-pounding romance. Praise for Daughter of the Siren Queen: "Deadly sirens join the ranks of strong, smart females in this book, giving it a definite feminist edge." —Booklist "This is for fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise who will definitely be on board with this female Jack Sparrow and her crew." —VOYA
Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King, is back with an epic YA tale of ambition and love in The Shadows Between Us... “They’ve never found the body of the first and only boy who broke my heart. And they never will.” Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power: 1) Woo the Shadow King. 2) Marry him. 3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself. No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it. But Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen—all while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen? “Tricia Levenseller’s latest, The Shadows Between Us, is a decadent and wickedly addictive fantasy, full of schemes and court intrigue, and delightful descriptions of food, which I am always a fan of.” —Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series
You can't be afraid of the dark when you're the monster lurking in the
shadows.Eighteen-year-old Sorinda is a deadly assassin with a reputation to
match. But her latest assignment is like no other. The pirate queen, Alosa,
has tasked her with captaining a handpicked crew on a dangerous rescue
mission, and her sailing master is none other than the infuriating Kearan.But
as they navigate through treacherous waters, they accidentally awaken the King
of the Undersea, who summons an army of undead soldiers from the depths. With
Kearanby her side, Sorinda must fight tooth and nail to survive. Will Sorinda
and her crew manage to save the world, or will she face a fate worse than
death - becoming an undead queen controlled by the King himself?
Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship. More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King. In Daughter of the Pirate King, debut author Tricia Levenseller blends action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of magic into a gripping tale on the high seas.
Featuring spray-painted and stenciled edges, a metallic foil case stamp, detailed map endpapers, a deleted scene and a ribbon, The Darkness Between Us is a wickedly delightful companion novel to Tricia Levenseller's The Shadows Between Us. Chrysantha Stathos has won. By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautiful air-headed girl, she has become a wealthy duchess. And, once her elderly husband dies, she will have all the freedom, money, and safety she’s ever wanted. Or so she thought. A man claiming to be the estranged grandson of Chrysantha’s lecherous late husband has turned up to steal her inheritance. To make matters worse, her little sister is going to be queen and is rubbing it in her face. Chrysantha decides that the only thing to do is upstage Alessandra at her own wedding. And as for this grandson, he has to go. Never mind that he’s extremely handsome and secretive with mysterious powers . . . No, Chrysantha wants Eryx Demos dead, and in the end, a Stathos girl always gets what she wants.
