Sarah Beth Durst Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

From the author of The Lies Among Us comes a magical tale about mothers and daughters, choices and consequences, and the real meaning of home when every place feels like a cage. Ten months. That's the longest Elisa has stayed anyplace, constantly propelled by her fear that if she puts down roots, a family curse will turn her into a tree. But she's grown tired of flitting from town to town and in and out of relationships. When she discovers a small town in Massachusetts where mysterious forces make it impossible for the residents to leave, she hopes she can change her fate. As Elisa learns about the town's history, she understands more about the women in her family, who seem doomed to never get what they want. Now she believes she's stuck, too--is that a patch of bark on her arm? But her neighbor's collection of pet birds sings secrets that Elisa can almost understand--secrets she must unravel in order to be truly alive.

When Sadie Brooks unexpectedly loses her marketing job, she escapes New York City to spend the summer in small-town Texas with her best friend. Joining his Dungeons & Dragons campaign becomes the perfect distraction as she plans her next steps. In the game, she transforms into Jaylie, a powerful cleric blessed by the Goddess of Luck. In reality, Sadie feels her luck has run out—until she meets Noah Walker, the charming bartender who joins their party as Loren, a charismatic elf. As Jaylie falls for the bard's charms during their adventures, Sadie finds herself enchanted by Noah as well. Their relationship deepens in both the game and real life, leading Sadie to question if their connection can endure beyond the summer. However, like his character, Noah is often on the move. When a new opportunity arises back in New York, Sadie must confront the reasons behind her job loss and whether her feelings for Noah are worth staying in Texas for. Caught between her career ambitions and the thrill of a new romance, she faces a pivotal choice. This swoony and nerdy romance promises to keep readers captivated and blushing throughout.

Im Buchladen von Sophies Eltern gibt es nicht nur Bücher zu kaufen – sondern auch Träume. Sowohl schöne als auch böse Träume werden hier destilliert, in Flaschen abgefüllt und verkauft. Aber das Traumgeschäft ist gefährlich und streng geheim, denn mit Träumen ist nicht zu spaßen! Ausgerechnet an Sophies zwölftem Geburtstag wird im Buchladen eingebrochen. Sämtliche Flaschen mit Albträumen werden gestohlen. Und Sophies Eltern werden entführt! Zusammen mit ihrem Freund Ethan macht sich Sophie auf die Suche nach ihren Eltern und den verlorenen Träumen. Ein zauberhaftes Kinderbuch ab 11 Jahren über das Träumen und ein fantasievolles Spiel mit der Frage, was passiert, wenn die Wesen aus unseren Träumen lebendig werden.

Return to the cosy and heart-warming world of The Spellshop in a tale brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes, and honeyed love. Terlu Perna, lonely and desperate, broke the law by casting a spell to create a sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was transformed into a wooden statue and hidden in the Great Library of Alyssium. Awakening on a nearly-deserted island filled with magical greenhouses, Terlu meets a grumpy yet surprisingly sweet gardener who offers her shelter, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes until she can sail home. However, Terlu discovers she can't return and doesn't want to. When she learns that the magic sustaining the greenhouses is failing, threatening the life within them, she resolves to stay and help, even if it means breaking the law again. With the gardener, a sentient rose, and a winged cat by her side, Terlu must uncover the spell to save the island while also seeking a chance at love and happiness. This charming story emphasizes the importance of second chances—for others and oneself.

Weiße Magie und heiße Schokolade. Der neue Cozy-Fantasy-Bestseller von Sarah Beth Durst. Zugegeben, ihr Zauber war verboten – aber hatte man die Bibliothekarin Terlu deshalb direkt in eine Statue verwandeln müssen? Sicher nicht. Als sie nach sechs Jahren wieder aufgeweckt wird, befindet sie sich fernab der Hauptstadt des Reiches auf einer einsamen, verschneiten Insel. Um sie herum stehen zahllose Gewächshäuser, die von einem einzelnen Gärtner – Yarro – gepflegt werden. Doch etwas stimmt nicht: ein Teil der Pflanzen ist bereits gestorben, die Magie, die die Gewächshäuser beschützt, verliert an Kraft. Um die Insel zu retten (und das Herz des Gärtners zu gewinnen), wird sich Terlu einiges einfallen lassen und so manchen Zauber wirken müssen. Auch auf die Gefahr hin, dass man sie erneut für ihre Anmaßung bestraft. Für Leser*innen von Travis Baldree, T. J. Klune und Sarah Rees Brennen und T. Kingfisher

Best friends Rachel and Joon embark on a thrilling summer of spycraft, eager to uncover secrets, including Joon's family's impending move. Their adventure takes a twist when they discover a ring linked to Anna "Nancy" Smith Strong, a legendary member of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring, which contains a coded message. As they decode a series of cryptic clues, they race against time to uncover a hidden treasure before Joon leaves town. The quest challenges their skills and friendship, revealing the significance of the past.

Kiela vždycky měla problém s navazováním vztahů. Jako pracovnice Alysijské Říšské knihovny však naštěstí společně s inteligentní rostlinou jménem Kaz, který jí dělá pomocníka, strávila posledních deset let prakticky jen ve společnosti nejvzácnějších magických knih, jejichž obsah slouží vybrané elitě hlavního města. Když vypukne revoluce a knihovnu zachvátí plameny, Kiela s Kazem sbalí tolik knih, kolik unesou, a uprchnou na její rodný ostrov Kaltrej, který nedoufala, že ještě někdy spatří. Zatímco se tam zabydlují, Kiela napůl s hrůzou zjišťuje, že má poněkud zvědavého – a také velmi pohledného – souseda. Kiela hledá nějaký způsob obživy a přitom zjistí, že na celém ostrově, a dokonce i v místní pekárně něco zoufale schází: marmeláda. Za využití nelegální magie se jí v zahradě brzy objeví spousty zralých malin, které s pomocí staré rodinné knihy receptů úspěšně promění v lahodný džem. Kiela se proto rozhodne riskovat porušování zákona zakazujícího čarování a otevře si na ostrově historicky první a tolik potřebný tajný krámek s kouzly. Laskavý příběh plný magických bytostí a provoněný skořicovými rolkami vás zahřeje na duši a potěší vaše srdce.

Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn't had to. She and her assistant, Caz, a magically sentient spider plant, have spent the last eleven years sequestered among the empire's most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city's elite. But when a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz save as many books as they can carry and flee to a faraway island Kiela was sure she'd never return to: her childhood home

"Three girls who arrive to an abandoned island must outwit and outlast the mysterious killer who awaits them there"--

Vítejte v říši, kde skoro každé zvíře oplývá kouzelnými schopnostmi! Má to ale háček – nadání některých obyvatel je trochu… zvláštní. Třeba veverka Violka: umí čarovat, copak o to, ale pouze a jedině pečivo. A rozhodně není jediná, kdo je tak trochu jiný. Zdá se, že pro zvířátka s takovými neužitečnými schopnostmi není na světě místo, takže živoří v Útulku pro odmítnuté pomocníky. Jednoho dne však přijde bobr Oliver s neodolatelnou nabídkou: Co kdybychom ta naše nadání nějak opravili? Všichni obyvatelé Útulku nadšeně souhlasí – nic ale není tak, jak se na první pohled zdá, a odmítnuté pomocníky brzy čeká doslova boj o přežití.

A half-magic girl learns about heroism and taking action when she and her sister confront a wizard who endangers others for her own gain. Even and Odd are sisters who share magic. Lately, though, it seems like that's the only thing they have in common. Odd doesn't like magic, and Even practices it every chance she gets, dreaming of the day she'll be ready to be a hero. When the hidden border between the mundane world the sisters live in and the magical land they were born in shuts abruptly, the girls are trapped, unable to return home. With the help of a unicorn named Jeremy, they discover a wizard is diverting magic from the border to bolster her own power. Families are cut off from each other on both sides of the border, and an ecological disaster is brewing. But the wizard cares nothing for the calamitous effects her appropriation of magic is having. Someone has to do something to stop her, and Even realizes she can no longer wait until she's ready: she needs to be a hero now.

Zoe must figure out how to keep a giant kitten safe in this magical adventure about change, expectation, and accepting all for who they truly areregardless of shape or size.

The natural magic of the classic Island of the Blue Dolphins meets the danger and courage of The Hunger Games in this dazzling, intricate stand-alone fantasy novel set in award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst's beloved world of Renthia Life is precious and precarious on the islands of Belene. Besieged by a capricious ocean full of malicious spirits, the people of the islands seek joy where they can. Mayara, one of the fearless oyster divers of Belene, has found happiness in love. But on the day of her wedding to the artist Kelo, a spirit-driven storm hits the island with deadly force. To save her loved ones, Mayara reveals a dangerous secret: she has the power to control the spirits. When the storm ends, she is taken into custody by the queen's soldiers and imprisoned with other women like her. They vary in age and social status, but to many, they are heroes who will aid the country or witches who will sacrifice themselves trying. No matter who they are, the women are sent to the same terrifying place--an island filled with bloodthirsty nature spirits. There, they are left without food, water, shelter, or any tools, except their own instincts and magic. Those who survive the Island of Testing will be declared heirs to the queen. But no matter if Mayara wins or loses, she knows the life she had dreamed of is now gone forever. --Booklist (starred review)

Leading your first heist is a major milestone in Sky Hawkin’s family—even more so than learning to talk, walk, or do long division. It’s a chance to gain power and acceptance within society. But stealing your first treasure can be complicated—especially when you’re a wyvern, a human capable of transforming into a dragon. Embarking on a life of crime is never easy, and Sky’s mission uncovers deep secrets about the mother who recently went missing, the real reason her boyfriend broke up with her, and a valuable jewel that could restore her family’s wealth and rank in their community. With a handpicked crew by her side, Sky knows she has everything she needs to complete her first heist—and get back the people she loves in the process. But instead, she ends up discovering a dark truth about were-dragon society—a truth that is more valuable and dangerous than gold or jewels could ever be.

The battle between vicious spirits and strong-willed queens that started in the award-winning The Queen of Blood and continued in the stunning The Reluctant Queen comes to a gripping conclusion in the final volume of Sarah Beth Durst’s Queens of Renthia trilogy . . . Queen Daleina has yearned to bring peace and prosperity to her beloved forest home—a hope that seemed doomed when neighboring forces invaded Aratay. Now, with the powerful Queen Naelin ruling by her side, Daleina believes that her dream of ushering in a new era can be realized, even in a land plagued by malevolent nature spirits who thirst for the end of human life. But then Naelin’s children are kidnapped by spirits. Naelin would rather watch the world burn than see her children harmed—and she is ready to start a war with the north to secure their return. But defeated Queen Merecot of Semo has grander plans than a bloody battle with her southern neighbors. Taking the children is merely one step in a plot to change the future of all Renthia, either by ending the threat of spirits once and for all . . . or by plunging the world into chaos.

Filled with political intrigue, violent magic, and malevolent spirits, this mesmerizing sequel in Sarah Beth Durst’s epic fantasy trilogy explores a world where everything has a spirit—each one a potential threat. Daleina, the new queen, has used her strength to survive and protect her people, but she harbors a terrible secret: she is dying. If she passes before a new heir is ready, the spirits will run rampant, endangering her realm. Naelin, a devoted mother living in a remote village, wants nothing to do with the crown. Her life revolves around her children and husband, and she denies her own magical abilities to keep them safe. However, when Ven, the Queen’s champion, visits her village, her husband boasts of her spirit-controlling skills, putting her family at risk. Ven’s mission is to find a successor to protect Aratay, and he believes Naelin could be the answer. As the Queen’s power diminishes and spirits grow bolder, Naelin faces a harrowing choice: to protect her children, she may have to embrace her magic and confront the dangers that lie ahead. The stakes rise as threats emerge from within and beyond Aratay, deepening the dark wonder established in the first installment.

Everything has a spirit: the willow tree with leaves that kiss the pond, the stream that feeds the river, the wind that exhales fresh snow… But the spirits that reside within this land want to rid it of all humans. One woman stands between these malevolent spirits and the end of humankind: the queen. She alone has the magical power to prevent the spirits from destroying every man, woman, and child. But queens are still only human, and no matter how strong or good they are, the threat of danger always looms. Because the queen’s position is so precarious, young women are specially chosen to train as her heirs. Daleina, a seemingly quiet academy student, simply wants to right the wrongs that have befallen the land. Meanwhile, the disgraced champion Ven has spent his exile secretly fighting against the growing number of spirit attacks. When Daleina and Ven join forces, they embark on a treacherous quest to find the source of the spirits’ restlessness—a journey that will force them to stand against both enemies and friends to save their land…before it’s bathed in blood.

Skrytý obchůdek, ve kterém její rodiče prodávají sny stáčené do lahviček, je pro Sophii to nejúžasnější místo na světě. Sny ji přitahují hlavně proto, že sama nikdy žádný neměla. A to už vyzkoušela všechny zaručené recepty, jak je přivolat! Když rodiče záhadně zmizí a Obchůdek se sny je vykraden, Sophie se pouští do pátrání. Se svým kamarádem – upovídaným a mlsným příšerákem Příšerou – se vydává na cestu, během které narazí na mnohá nebezpečí a odhalí nejedno rodinné tajemství.

Sophie discovers a hidden dream shop beneath her parents' bookstore, but when it's robbed and her parents vanish, she must uncover the truth. Alongside her loyal monster friend, she navigates trust and betrayal to protect her family's secrets. A tale of adventure, humor, and imagination awaits!

Sixteen-year-old Kayla, a master shoplifter with telekinetic abilities, steals to escape her dangerous father. When caught by Daniel, who can teleport, she is blackmailed into helping him find an ancient incantation to rescue his mother. Their quest uncovers painful family betrayals that could threaten their survival.

"It was only meant to be a brief detour. But then Lauren finds herself trapped in a town called Lost on the edge of a desert, filled with things abandoned, broken and thrown away. And when she tries to escape, impassible dust storms and something unexplainable lead her back to Lost again and again. The residents she meets there tell her she's going to have to figure out just what she's missing--and what she's running from--before she can leave. So now Lauren's on a new search for a purpose and a destiny. And maybe, just maybe, she'll be found..."--

Die sechzehnjährige Lily hat einen Traum: Sie möchte auf die renommierte Princeton University gehen, die auch ihr Großvater schon besucht hat. Dazu muss sie einen geheimnisvollen Test bestehen und einen Schlüssel suchen, der ein Tor zu einer anderen, magischen Realität öffnet. Auf dem Campus begegnet Lily der gut aussehende Tye, der ihr seine Hilfe anbietet. Doch Tye ist nicht, was er zu sein scheint ...

Die junge Cassie lebt mit ihrem Vater auf einer Forschungsstation in der Arktis. Ihre Mutter ist angeblich bei ihrer Geburt gestorben, doch Cassie wächst mit rätselhaften Geschichten über ihren Tod auf. Kurz vor Cassies achtzehntem Geburtstag kommt es zu einer merkwürdigen Begebenheit: Cassie trifft auf einen Eisbären, der zu ihr spricht und ihr berichtet, dass die alten Legenden wahr sind. Ihre Mutter ist noch am Leben und wird in der Festung der Trolle gefangen gehalten. Doch um sie zu befreien, muss Cassie den Eisbären heiraten, der sich des Nachts in einen Menschen verwandelt. Zwischen Cassie und dem magischen Wesen entwickelt sich eine zarte Liebe, die jedoch von einem geheimnisvollen Fluch bedroht wird ...

What Lily Carter wants most in the world is to attend Princeton University just like her grandfather. When she finally visits the campus, Grandpa surprises her: She has been selected to take the top-secret Legacy Test. Passing means automatic acceptance to Princeton. Sweet! Lily's test is to find the Ivy Key. But what is she looking for? Where does she start? As she searches, Lily is joined by Tye, a cute college boy with orange and black hair who says he's her guard. That's weird. But things get seriously strange when a gargoyle talks to her. He tells her that there are two Princetons—the ordinary one and a magical one—and the Key opens the gate between them. But there are more secrets that surround Lily. Worse secrets. When Lily enters the magical Princeton, she uncovers old betrayals and new dangers, and a chance at her dream becomes a fight for her life. Soon Lily is caught in a power struggle between two worlds, with her family at its center. In a place where Knights slay monsters, boys are were-tigers, and dragons might be out for blood, Lily will need all of her ingenuity and courage—and a little magic—to unite the worlds and unlock the secrets of her past and her future.