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Snová dark academia o síle příběhů a nepředvídatelnosti lásky Effy Sayreová studuje architekturu, ale raději by se věnovala literatuře – v jejím světě je to však ženám zapovězeno. Její největší láskou je kniha Angharad od autora jménem Myrddin. Když jeho syn vyhlásí soutěž o nejlepší projekt na přestavbu rodinného sídla, Effy ji vyhraje. Přímo na místě se setkává nejen se synem zesnulého autora, ale i se studentem literatury Prestonem. Sídlo zvolna zaplavuje moře a Effy bojuje s přeludem krále víl, který ji pronásleduje. A její srdce začínají zaplavovat nečekané city…

This book has quickly gained recognition, becoming an instant Indie and #1 New York Times bestseller. Its compelling narrative and engaging characters have resonated with readers, leading to widespread acclaim and popularity. The story promises to captivate audiences, likely featuring unique themes and a fresh perspective that contribute to its success in the literary world.

A Study in Drowning, Ava Reid's YA debut, blends dark academia and fantasy. Effy Sayre, haunted by visions of the Fairy King, enters a contest to redesign a crumbling estate linked to her favorite author. Rivalry with scholar Preston Héloury unveils dark forces and truths, creating a haunting tale of love, mystery, and institutional critique.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid comes a reimagining of Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare’s most famous villainess, giving her a voice, a past, and a power that transforms the story men have written for her.The Lady knows the stories: how her eyes induce madness in men. The Lady knows she will be wed to the Scottish brute, who does not leave his warrior ways behind when he comes to the marriage bed.  The Lady knows his hostile, suspicious court will be a game of strategy, requiring all of her wiles and hidden witchcraft to survive. But the Lady does not know her husband has occult secrets of his own. She does not know that prophecy girds him like armor. She does not know that her magic is greater and more dangerous, and that it will threaten the order of the world. She does not know this yet. But she will.

The Lady knows the stories: how her eyes induce madness in men. The Lady knows she will be wed to the Scottish brute, who does not leave his warrior ways behind when he comes to the marriage bed. The Lady knows his hostile, suspicious court will be a game of strategy, requiring all of her wiles and hidden witchcraft to survive. But the Lady does not know her husband has occult secrets of his own. She does not know that prophecy girds him like armor. She does not know that her magic is greater and more dangerous, and that it will threaten the order of the world. She does not know this yet. But she will.

Set in a dystopian world controlled by the corporation Caerus, the story follows Inesa, who discovers her mother has offered her as a sacrifice in a deadly spectacle known as the Lamb's Gauntlet. As she fights for survival with her brother, she encounters Melinoë, a skilled assassin grappling with her own haunting past. Their paths intertwine in a chase that challenges their beliefs about survival and redemption, leading to unexpected feelings of love amidst the chaos. Themes of sacrifice, survival, and the quest for identity are central to their journey.

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NO. 1 NYT BESTSELLING NOVEL, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE WOLF AND THE WOODSMAN 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced or forgotten in their retelling.' Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic Effy has always believed in fairy tales. She's had no choice. Since childhood, she's been haunted by visions of the Fairy King. She's found solace only in the pages of Angharad - a beloved epic about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King, and then destroys him. Effy's tattered copy is all that's keeping her afloat through her stifling first term her prestigious architecture college. So when the late author's family announces a contest to design his house, Effy fells certain this is her destiny. But Hiraeth Manor is an impossible task: a musty, decrepit estate on the brink of crumbling into a hungry sea. And when Effy arrives, she finds she isn't the only one who's made a temporary home there. Preston Héloury, a stodgy young literature scholar, is studying Myrddin's papers and is determined to prove her favourite author is a fraud. As the two rival students investigate the reclusive author's legacy, piecing together clues through his letters, books, and diaries, they discover that the house's foundation isn't the only thing that can't be trusted. There are dark forces, both mortal and magical, conspiring against them - and the truth may bring them both to ruin.

''A tale of fear and survival, hope and yearning and defiance, in timelessly elegant prose. It will enchant you, break your heart, and chill you to the very marrow.' Samantha Shannon on The Wolf and the Woodsman From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman comes a gothic retelling of The Juniper Tree, where a young witch seeks to discover her identity and escape the domination of her abusive wizard father. Perfect for fans of Angela Carter, Catherynne M. Valente and Shirley Jackson _________________________________ A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval. A monster with unquenchable appetites. Marlinchen and her sisters are the last true witches in a city shifting from magic to industry. Viewed as little more than tourist traps, they spend their days treating clients with archaic remedies and nostalgic charm, while attempting to placate their tyrannical, xenophobic wizard father, who keeps his daughters locked away in their crumbling home. But at night, they sneak out to revel in the city's thrills, particularly the recently established ballet theatre, where Marlinchen meets a dancer who quickly captures her heart. But as their late-night trysts grow more fervent and frequent, so does the threat of her father's rage. And while their city flourishes, a monster lurks in its midst, borne of intolerance and resentment and suffused with old-world power. Sunday Times bestseller, June 2022 (w/c 27th June 2022)

In a pagan village shrouded by forest, Évike stands out as the only woman without power, deemed an outcast due to her corrupted bloodline—her father was a Yehuli, a despised servant of the king. When soldiers from the Holy Order of Woodsmen arrive to take a pagan girl for a blood sacrifice, Évike is betrayed by her community. However, a monster attack on their journey leaves only her and the cold, one-eyed captain alive. This captain is Gáspár Bárány, a disgraced prince whose father seeks pagan magic to strengthen his rule. Gáspár fears his zealous brother's ambitions for the throne could lead to a violent reign that threatens both pagans and Yehuli. Sharing a bond of alienation, Évike and Gáspár form a fragile alliance to thwart his brother's plans. Their journey takes them from the harsh northern tundra to the polluted capital, where mutual disdain gradually transforms into affection. As Évike reconnects with her estranged father and uncovers her hidden magic, she and Gáspár must navigate trust and betrayal, ultimately deciding where their loyalties lie and what sacrifices they are willing to make for a nation that has never embraced them.

Return to the immersive, lush, and dreamlike world of the instantly bestselling dark academia fantasy A Study in Drowning as the aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. This collector's edition features stunning foil case design, antique-style endpapers, filigree cover, and gorgeous designed edges. All stories come to an end. Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university--and soon the entire nation--is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king--visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams?