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Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. In the opulent world of Orleans, Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. In Orleans, the people are born gray, they are born damned, and only with the help of a Belle and her talents can they transform and be made beautiful. But it''s not enough for Camellia to be just a Belle. She wants to be the favorite—the Belle chosen by the Queen of Orleans to live in the royal palace, to tend to the royal family and their court, to be recognized as the most talented Belle in the land. But once Camellia and her Belle sisters arrive at court, it becomes clear that being the favorite is not everything she always dreamed it would be. Behind the gilded palace walls live dark secrets, and Camellia soon learns that the very essence of her existence is a lie—that her powers are far greater, and could be more dangerous, than she ever imagined. And when the queen asks Camellia to risk her own life and help the ailing princess by using Belle powers in unintended ways, Camellia now faces an impossible decision. With the future of Orleans and its people at stake, Camellia must decide—save herself and her sisters and the way of the Belles—or resuscitate the princess, risk her own life, and change the ways of her world forever. Dhonielle Clayton creates a rich, detailed, decadent world of excess and privilege, where beauty is not only skin-deep, but a complete mirage. Weaving deeper questions about the commodification of women''s bodies, gender equality, racial identity, and vanity with high-stakes action and incredible imagery, The Belles is the must-read epic of the season.

Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance—by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout! As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm? No one is prepared for this whiteout. But then, we can’t always prepare for the magical moments that change everything. From the bestselling, award-winning, all-star authors who brought us Blackout—Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon—comes another novel of Black teen love, each relationship within as unique and sparkling as Southern snowflakes.

Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky —an instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller! "The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world." —Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling–author Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds where Marvellers from around the world practice their cultural arts, like brewing Indian spice elixirs and bartering with pesky Irish pixies. Despite her excitement, Ella discovers that being the first isn’t easy—some Marvellers mistrust her magic, which they deem “bad and unnatural.” But eventually, she finds friends in elixirs teacher, Masterji Thakur, and fellow misfits Brigit, a girl who hates magic, and Jason, a boy with a fondness for magical creatures. When a dangerous criminal known as the Ace of Anarchy escapes prison, supposedly with a Conjuror’s aid, tensions grow in the Marvellian world and Ella becomes the target of suspicion. Worse, Masterji Thakur mysteriously disappears while away on a research trip. With the help of her friends and her own growing powers, Ella must find a way to clear her family’s name and track down her mentor before it’s too late. "A marvelous gift of a novel! With fantastical twists at every turn, Clayton has created a world that readers won''t want to leave.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose

Six critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teens in love to this charming, hilarious, and heartwarming novel that shines a bright light through the dark. A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown into confusion, a different kind of electricity sparks... A first meeting. Long-time friends. Bitter exes. And maybe the beginning of something new. When the lights go out, people reveal hidden truths. Love blossoms, friendship transforms, and new possibilities take flight. Beloved authors--Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon--celebrate the beauty of six couples and the unforgettable magic that can be found on a sweltering starry night in the city.

The action-packed sequel to THE MARVELLERS, the best-selling fantasy adventure! ''I want to live in this world'' - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series Welcome to Year Two at the Arcanum Training Institute for Marvelous and Uncanny Endeavors! Ella, Jason, and Brigit are back at the global magic school in the sky for their second year. But not everyone is happy that Ella has returned, and when an illness begins affecting the students'' marvels, she''s in the spotlight once more. As tensions between Marvellers and Conjurors reach an all-time high, Ella and her friends are determined to unlock the secrets of the Arcanum Training Institute''s past. Why is the truth about the Conjure architect who founded the Arcanum Training Institute being kept hidden? To discover what mysteries their school holds, they''ll need to track down the stolen memories . . . Praise for THE MARVELLERS, a New York Times bestseller (May 2022): ''A richly imagined world . . . I didn''t want it to end!'' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief ''A marvelous gift of a novel!'' - Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give

Camille must save Orleans in this high-stakes sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller.

In this all-new novel from the world of Dhonielle Clayton''s sweeping, lush Belles series, rebellious, outspoken, fan-favorite Edel Beauregard enters the Beauty Trials—a deadly competition to find the next Queen of Orléans. Sophia, the dangerous and erratic former queen, has been imprisoned, restoring peace to Orléans. Now her sister, Charlotte, sits on the throne and has decided to invoke the ancient tradition of the Beauty Trials—a series of harrowing tests meant to find the true ruler of Orléans. Edel, who has always aspired to be more than a Belle, decides to enter and, after promising to bind her arcana to keep from having an unnatural advantage, joins a few dozen other hopefuls intent on becoming the next Queen of Orléans. But the Trials are far worse than any of them bargained for. As the women are put through tasks that test their strength, confidence, composure, and bravery, many perish, and Edel is mysteriously attacked by one of the other competitors—forcing her to use her powers just to survive. Will her subterfuge cost her the crown, or is there a larger conspiracy at play? New York Times best-selling author Dhonielle Clayton returns to her sweeping, lush fantasy series with an all-new story teeming with high-stakes court intrigue and danger disguised by beauty.

The fantasy adventure continues in the third book of the instant New York Times bestselling series! Return for Year Three at the global magic school in the sky in The Deadly Fates. When Ella, Brigit, and Jason return for their third year at the Arcanum Training Institute, they discover a dark plot brewing. Secrets and deception surround the magic school''s founders, and the trio will stop at nothing to find out what really happened to the Institute''s enigmatic Conjure architect. As they dive deeper into the mystery, it leads them to the Underworld and the Cards of Deadly Fate - a seemingly impenetrable prison full of villains. And worst of all, their old nemesis, Gia Trivelino, awaits them, ready to wreak more havoc. With tensions between Conjure folks and Marvellers at a fever pitch, the trio must face the living and the dead to get the answers they need to protect their world. Praise for The Marvellers: ''The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world'' - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series ''Characters I wish I could meet and magic that filled my dreams for days afterwards'' - A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series The perfect next read for fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF.

Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, and featuring some of the most acclaimed bestselling Black authors writing for teens today—Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and Black in America. A selection of the Schomburg Center''s Black Liberation Reading List. Black is...sisters navigating their relationship at summer camp in Portland, Oregon, as written by Renée Watson. Black is…three friends walking back from the community pool talking about nothing and everything, in a story by Jason Reynolds. Black is…Nic Stone’s high-class beauty dating a boy her momma would never approve of. Black is…two girls kissing in Justina Ireland’s story set in Maryland. Black is urban and rural, wealthy and poor, mixed race, immigrants, and more—because there are countless ways to be Black enough. Contributors: Justina Ireland Varian Johnson Rita Williams-Garcia Dhonielle Clayton Kekla Magoon Leah Henderson Tochi Onyebuchi Jason Reynolds Nic Stone Liara Tamani Renée Watson Tracey Baptiste Coe Booth Brandy Colbert Jay Coles Ibi Zoboi Lamar Giles

The Mirror: Shattered Midnight is the second novel in the innovative four-book fairy-tale series written by Julie C. Dao, Dhonielle Clayton, J.C. Cervantes, and L. L. McKinney, following one family over several generations, and the curse that plagues it. Zora Broussard has arrived in New Orleans with not much more than a bag of clothes, a beautiful voice, and a pair of enchanted red shoes. Running from a tragic accident caused by her magic, Zora wants nothing more than to blend in, as well as to avoid her overbearing aunt and mean-spirited cousins. Music becomes Zora''s only means of escape, yet she wonders if she should give it all up to remove the powers that make her a target, especially as a Black woman in the South. But when Zora gets the chance to perform in a prominent jazz club, she meets a sweet white pianist named Phillip with magic of his own, including a strange mirror that foretells their future together. Falling into a forbidden love, Zora and Phillip must keep their relationship a secret. And soon the two discover the complicated connection between their respective families, a connection that could lead to catastrophe for them both. In the era of segregation and speakeasies, Zora must change her destiny and fight for the one she loves . . . or risk losing everything.

Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this drama-packed debut about three perfect girls who will do anything to be the prima ballerina at their elite New York ballet school.

"A juicy, elegant, absolutely flawless thriller with a twist. It''s the diverse Gossip Girl we''ve been waiting for!" —Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times best-selling author of Grown and White Smoke "Explosive." —Entertainment Weekly All it takes is one spark to start a blaze. At Foxham Prep, a posh private school for the children of DC''s elite, a single rumor has the power to ruin a life. Nobody knows that better than Bryn. She used to have it all—the perfect boyfriend, a bright future in politics, and even popularity thanks to her best friend, cheer captain Cora. Then one mistake sparked a scandal that burned it all to the ground. Now it''s the start of a new school year and the spotlight has shifted: It''s geeky Georgie, newly hot after a summer makeover, whose name is on everyone''s lips. When a rumor ignites, Georgie rockets up the school''s social hierarchy, pitting her and Cora against each other. It grants her Foxham stardom . . . but it also makes her a target. As the rumors grow and morph, blazing like wildfire through the school''s social media, all three girls'' lives begin to unravel. But one person close to the drama has the power to stop the gossip in its tracks. The question is—do they even want to? From Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra, authors of the Tiny Pretty Things duology (now a Netflix series), comes another edge-of-your-seat social thriller perfect for fans of We Were Liars and Cruel Summer.

Faeries Never Lie, the next young adult collection in the Untold Legends series edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, is filled with fourteen short stories to revel in, that center faeries of varying genders and cultures! There’s something to be said for starting your first day in faerie boarding school, for chasing a faerie through Chang’an during the Tang Dynasty, for searching for the missing part of your throuple who may have run away with a faerie prince, for descending into madness after spending countless nights plagued by the same faerie dream—and much more. Fly into this revelry filled with tricksters, lovers, monsters, and the like, in this exciting collection for those who love faeries and those who are experiencing them for the first time! Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Faeries Never Lie features short stories from beloved authors Nafiza Azad, Holly Black, Dhonielle Clayton, Christine Day, Chloe Gong, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Ryan La Sala, L.L. McKinney, Anna-Marie McLemore, Kaitlyn Sage Patterson, Rory Power.

Ellas son dulces y perfectas, pero pueden ser muy malvadas. El libro en que se basa la serie de Netflix. Gigi, Bette y June son tres buenas estudiantes de la exclusiva escuela de ballet Manhattan. Gigi es un espíritu libre que solo desea bailar, pero hacerlo podría poner en riesgo su vida. Bette es una chica de buena familia de Nueva York que simplemente quiere huir de la sombra de su hermana, una superestrella del ballet. Y June, la perfeccionista, necesita conseguir un buen papel este año o su controladora madre terminará con sus sueños de ser bailarina. Reseñas: «Un libro adictivo con alma.» Kirkus Reviews «Este tentadora vision del mundo del ballet está llena de detalles y drama.» Publishers Weekly «Un precioso ejemplo de diversidad.» VOYA

Twee feelgood verhalenbundels van zes gerenommeerde populaire auteurs nu in één e-book Blackout Tijdens een zomerse hittegolf hult een stroomstoring New York in duisternis. Terwijl de chaos in de stad losbarst, vonkt een ander soort elektriciteit… Whiteout Vlak voor kerstmis is Atlanta bedekt onder een dikke laag sneeuw. Maar de warmte van ontluikende liefde zou het ijs weleens kunnen laten smelten in deze onderling verbonden verhalen, vol vreugde en sprankelende romantiek. In deze gecombineerde verhalenbundel vieren zes gerenommeerde auteurs de schoonheid van Zwarte liefde en geluk.

June, Bette et Gigi ont tout sacrifié pour la plus prestigieuse école de danse de New York : leur santé, leur corps, leur gentillesse. Tout. Voilà le prix à payer pour être une étoile. C’est leur dernière année. Celle de tous les enjeux ; celle des ultimes sélections pour les compagnies professionnelles. Elles n’ont plus rien à perdre, sont plus déterminées que jamais, et aucune n’est disposée à respecter les règles du jeu. Laquelle remportera cette dernière danse ?

Le roman à l''origine de la série Netflix Gigi, Bette et June sont danseuses dans la prestigieuse école du Ballet de New York. Lorsque Gigi, nouvelle et seule élève noire, est choisie pour incarner le rôle phare du premier ballet de l’année, les rivalités se déchaînent. Bette, ballerine star de l’école, est prête à tout pour récupérer son titre et éviter la rage de sa mère, qui ne tolère pas qu’elle ne soit pas la meilleure. June rêve quant à elle de ne plus être cantonnée au rôle de l’éternelle doublure. Les trois filles ont bien du mal à résister à la pression du monde impitoyable de la danse. Et les choses vont empirer... jusqu’au drame.

De complete Spitzen-duologie in één bundel! Gigi, Bette en June behoren tot de beste leerlingen van hun exclusieve balletschool in Manhattan. De vrijgevochten Gigi is nieuw op school, en wil alleen maar dansen... maar dat zou weleens dodelijk voor haar kunnen zijn. Voor Bette lijkt alles in haar leven mee te zitten, maar het verlangen om haar talentvolle zus te overtreffen brengt een gevaarlijke kant van haar naar boven. En de perfectionistische June moet een hoofdrol zien te bemachtigen dit jaar, want anders maakt haar moeder voorgoed een einde aan haar dansdromen. In een wereld waarin iedereen zowel je vriend als je vijand zou kunnen zijn, doen de drie meisjes er alles aan om de top te bereiken. Ook als ze daarvoor moeten liegen, opofferen, manipuleren en bedriegen. ''Tiny pretty things'' is nu te zien op Netflix!

Wenn Talent und Schönheit nicht mehr reichen ... musst du zu anderen Mitteln greifen Die Ballettakademie im Herzen Manhattans ist eine der besten des Landes. Den jungen Tänzerinnen wird einiges abverlangt. Für die ehrgeizige Bette kein Problem. Schließlich gilt es, ihrer Schwester nachzueifern, einer berühmten Ballerina. Ganz anders die freigeistige Giselle, die zwar immer nur tanzen wollte, auf das harte Training aber wenig Lust hat. Die perfektionistische June schließlich gibt immer alles – und es reicht doch nie so ganz. Als die Nussknacker-Aufführung bevorsteht, geraten die drei in einen erbitterten Konkurrenzkampf: Wer von ihnen wird die Rolle der Primaballerina bekommen? Doch nur eine ist bereit, alles dafür zu tun, wirklich alles ...

O eletrizante romance que deu origem a serie da Netflix apresenta personagens cativantes que farão de tudo para conquistar o primeiro lugar. Gigi, Bette e June são três das melhores alunas de uma escola de balé de elite em Manhattan. A novata Gigi, de espírito indomável, só quer dançar – mas o próprio ato pode matá-la. A privilegiada Bette sonha em escapar da sombra de sua irmã, grande estrela do balé, o que traz à tona um lado perigoso. E a perfeccionista June precisa conseguir um papel principal este ano ou sua mãe controladora acabará para sempre com seus sonhos de dançarina. Quando cada bailarina é ao mesmo tempo amiga e inimiga, as garotas irão se sacrificar, manipular e apunhalar pelas costas para serem as melhores das melhores, em um jogo que pode ultrapassar todos os limites.

Glitzernd, glanzvoll, grausam – willkommen in der Welt der Belles! Die Welt von Orléans wird von Hässlichkeit bestimmt, und nur die Belles können den Menschen Schönheit verleihen. Camelia ist eine Belle – schön, begehrt, mit magischen Fähigkeiten. Am Königshof will sie allen zeigen, dass sie die Beste ist. Doch hinter den schillernden Palastmauern lauern dunkle Geheimnisse. Camelia erkennt, dass ihre Fähigkeiten viel stärker und gefährlicher sind, als sie es je für möglich gehalten hätte. Sie sind eine Waffe, die sich andere zunutze machen wollen. Daher muss sie sich entscheiden: Soll sie die Tradition der Belles bewahren oder ihr eigenes Leben riskieren, um ihre Welt für immer zu verändern? Das Schicksal der Belles und von Orléans liegt mit einem Mal in ihren Händen ...

Ne souffrez plus pour être une Belle. Dans le monde opulent d''Orléans, les gens naissent gris, ils naissent condamnés, et seules les Belles peuvent, grâce à leur talent, les transformer et les rendre beaux. En tant que Belle, Camélia Beauregard est presque une déesse dans cet univers où triomphe le culte des apparences. Or Camélia ne veut pas se contenter d''être une Belle. Elle rêve de devenir la favorite choisie par la reine d''Orléans pour s''occuper de la famille royale et d''être reconnue comme la plus douée du pays. Mais une fois Camélia et ses soeurs Belles arrivées à la cour, il s''avère que la position de favorite tient davantage du cauchemar. Derrière les ors du palais, les noirs secrets pullulent... Le premier volet d''une série éblouissante. " Un monde d''une beauté à vous couper le souffle et profondément déstabilisant, peuplé de personnages forts et complexes. " Marie Lu, auteure de Young Elites, série best-seller du New York Times.

En kærlighedshistorie fra samme hold af anmelderroste og prisvindende amerikanske forfatterstjerner, som gav os New York Times bestselleren Blackout. Det er næsten jul, og Atlanta er ramt af en snestorm. Imens byen går i stå, slår tolv teenagere sig sammen for at hjælpe en ven med at give den mest episke undskyldning i hendes liv. Vil det lykkes på trods af stormen? Ingen var forberedt på snestormen – ligesom man heller ikke kan forberede sig på de magiske øjeblikke, der pludselig ændrer alt. Skrevet af Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk og Nicola Yoon. Snestorm udkommer under CarlsenPuls. Encapsulating love, hope, and fresh starts, this wintry story offers something for everyone and will be a must-read all year ''round, but especially on chilly days that call for something heartwarming. – Booklist This upbeat collaboration, brimming with culture-specific references, laugh-out-loud banter, and vulnerable, heartfelt confessions, captures the enchanting spirit of classic holiday romance and enduring Black love. – Publishers Weekly

Ella Durand es la primera conjuradora que asiste al Instituto de Formación Arcana, una escuela de magia en las nubes, donde los prodigiosos (aquellos jóvenes con poderes especiales) de todo el mundo ponen en práctica sus habilidades. A pesar de su entusiasmo, Ella descubre que ser la primera no es nada fácil: algunos prodigiosos desconfían de su magia y la consideran malvada y antinatural. Con el tiempo, Ella se hará amiga de Masterji Thakur (el profesor de elíxires), de Brigit (una inadaptada que odia la magia), y de Jason (un aficionado a las criaturas mágicas). Cuando una peligrosa criminal conocida como la As de la Anarquía escapa de la cárcel (supuestamente con la ayuda de un conjurador), el terror se expande por el mundo prodigiano y Ella se convierte en el blanco de todas las sospechas. Y, por si fuera poco, su mentor desaparece. Con la ayuda de sus amigos y de sus grandiosos poderes, Ella deberá limpiar el nombre de su familia y encontrar a su mentor antes de que sea demasiado tarde. «Era difícil reinventar el concepto de la escuela de magia, pero Dhonielle Clayton ha sabido estar a la altura. Lleno de amor, ingenio y humor, Academia de prodigios constituye una seductora introducción a un universo de fantasía muy emocionante». —Soman Chainani, autor best seller del New York Times de la saga La Escuela del Bien y del Mal

Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this drama-packed sequel to Tiny Pretty Things set in an elite New York ballet school. Soon to be a Netflix TV show... Featuring a diverse case of characters, plenty of gossip, lies and scandal, Shiny Broken Pieces continues with the soap-style drama readers loved in Tiny Pretty Things. June, Bette and Gigi have given their all to dance at New York''s most elite ballet school. Now they are competing one final time for a spot at the prestigious American Ballet Company. With the stakes higher than ever, these girls have everything to lose... and no one is playing nice...