Alma Hromic Deckert Knihy

Výpravná sága líčí příběh sesterstva ťin-šej, skupiny žen tvořících jedinečný pevný kruh přesahující všechny třídní i společenské rozdíly.Všechny k sobě poutá slib věrnosti, silnější než ostatní přísahy, dokonce i ty složené bohům; také tajný jazyk, ťin-a-šu, který je předáván z matky na dceru; a znalosti, za něž některé z nich zaplatí nejvyšší cenu, aby osud jiných mohl být naplněn. V tomto sesterstvu najdeme císařovu dceru, švadlenu, dívku cvičící se na členku císařské gardy i učednici u léčitelky, patří sem umělkyně i kočovná dívka, která je nemanželskou dcerou císaře, a je proto považována za hrozbu pro trůn. Když se jedna z nich stane Dračí císařovnou, způsobí její odhodlání udržet si moc proti chrámovým mudrcům i proti útočícím vojskům z jiných království, že se sesterstvo dostane do nebezpečného světa dvorských intrik a spiknutí i do sporů mezi jednotlivými členkami, z nichž je může zachránit pouze ta, která zůstane věrna všem slibům, jež na počátku knihy složila umírající princezně. Román Věrné sestry je neobvyklá a poutavá kniha, plná dramat, dobrodružství a konfliktů, je to příběh o přátelství a společenství žen, zasazený do zajímavého a podmanivého orientálního prostředí.

My name is Mal Marsh. I was the oldest unTurned Were of my generation, waiting Turn after Turn for my own time... which never came. Until the day, driven by desperation and by the guilt I still carried concerning my sister Celia's tragic death, I decided it was time to stop waiting... and made a dangerous choice in the name of pride and fury. Instead of remaining the Random Were that I was born... I enlisted the help of a friend, a creature beyond the strictly drawn boundaries of Were-kind, and chose to become a Lycan, a true wolf. I thought it would give me a chance to take my revenge on those I believed to be responsible for what had happened to my sister. Right until the moment I realized that things were much more complicated that I had ever believed possible... and that my choice might have far more repercussions than I had thought. One thing was clear. Everything I thought I knew about my family was wrong

The life Anghara knows has ended; everyone she loved is dead or doomed. And now she must flee far from her home or die at the hands of her half-brother Sif. A defenseless child is adrift in an unfamiliar world, pursued by the minions of a false king whose brutality knows no bounds. But Anghara has a great destiny that reaches beyond the borders of the troubled realm she must one day rule -- and a miraculous gift to be awakened in secret and fortified in a distant desert land at once beautiful, mysterious, and perilous: an awesome and frightening power called Sight.

The child Anghara Kir Hama was forcedto flee the kingdom she rightfully ruled, escaping the murderous wrath of her brother, the usurper, who would see her dead to secure the throne. But her years spent in a strange desert land -- honing the miraculous power called Sight -- have forever changed the young queen. And now it is time to claim what is hers. But treachery greets Anghara upon her return to a realm suffering under the cruelty of the bloodthirsty tyrant Sif. In the dungeons of her enemy, she awaits an inevitable death, robbed of the gift that set her apart from all others. Yet those who have sworn to defend her will not rest until their cherished queen is safe, including one whose noble heart belongs to her alone. For young Anghara's remarkable destiny is greater than crowns and countries -- greater even than the fearsome Old Gods who must stand down to make way for the Changer of Days.

"You will never read another shapeshifter book like this. Every surprise will catch you unwary. And, like me, you will find that others will have to pry it out of your fingers." -Tamora Pierce, bestselling author "Alma Alexander has created a gripping and complicated story of family loyalty and teenage rebellion. [..] An excellent start to a brave new series." -Ysabeau Wilce, award-winning author of the Flora Segunda series RANDOM My name is Jazz Marsh. I am a Random Were, which means I am a Were of no fixed form - like all Random Were, my family can become any warm-blooded creature which is the last thing they see before they Turn. For me, when my time came, that meant... trouble. I was quite young when I lost my older sister, Celia, and my family never spoke about her. It was only when I found the secret diaries that she had left behind that I began to discover the truth behind her life and her death. I never understood what drove my moody and dangerous older brother until I began to get an inkling about his part in Celia's death... and until, driven to the edge of patience and understanding, he finally had to face his own Turn problems... and disastrously took matters into his own hands. One thing is clear. Everything I thought I knew about Were-kind was wrong. THIS IS BOOK ONE IN THE WERECHRONICLES SERIES

This anthology presents a diverse collection of short stories that explore the experiences of migrants, immigrants, and refugees. Each narrative delves into the emotional and social challenges faced by individuals navigating displacement, identity, and belonging. Through speculative fiction, the authors creatively address themes of hope, resilience, and the search for home, offering unique perspectives on the human condition in the context of migration.

At the heart of this narrative lies a profound sisterhood that transcends familial ties, showcasing the power of the Jin-Shei bond. This epic tale explores the lives of women united by deep loyalty and shared secrets, emphasizing the strength and resilience found in their connections. Through their experiences, the story delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of relationships, highlighting how chosen bonds can shape identities and destinies.

This novel begins 400 years after eight women pledge themselves as sisters in the name of jin-shei, the unbreakable bond. In 18th century Syai, and its capital city of Linh-an, things have changed beyond recognition.

Before the age of the Internet one of these people might never have known the other existed.In the early days of the World Wide Web,tenuous cyber-connections might never have solidified into more than shared electrons.They were separated by oceans lapping shores of different continents, and by an almost unbridgeable gap of years.Impossible, improbable, unlikely... and yet something drew two people together anyway. Call it love. Call it fate. They found one another against all the odds, they reached out, they touched, they held on. It was strong. It was going to last forever.But forever is shorter than it used to be.

A whispered prayer on a holy mountain: "Give me the life I was meant to live." She understood the passions and the cruelty of men; she knew the despair and the strength of women. She was born in the gutter, raised on the sands of the Hippodrome arena, grew up with the gritty, grim world of chariot racers, and animal keepers, and courtesans. Step by step she clawed her way into the halls of power, and ruled an empire of chaos and triumph and tragedy at the side of the only man who truly appreciated her for what she was. Empress.