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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling author Roshani Chokshi and her sequel to Aru Shah and the End of Time. Aru is only just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thing when the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The god of love's bow and arrow have gone missing, and the thief isn't playing Cupid. Instead, they're turning people into heartless fighting-machine zombies. If that weren't bad enough, somehow Aru gets framed as the thief. If she doesn't find the arrow by the next full moon, she'll be kicked out of the Otherworld. For good. But, for better or worse, she won't be going it alone. Along with her soul-sister, Mini, Aru will team up with Brynne, an ultra-strong girl who knows more than she lets on, and Aiden, the boy who lives across the street and is also hiding plenty of secrets. Together they'll battle demons, travel through a glittering and dangerous serpent realm, and discover that their enemy isn't at all who they expected.

When twelve-year-old Aru Shah's schoolmates dare her to prove that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, she doesn't think there's any harm in lighting it. Little does Aru know that lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees an ancient demon who freezes her mother in time - and it's up to Aru to save her.

The third in five books about a 12-year-old girl named Aru Shah and her journey to find her Pandava sisters in order to restore order to the world and save the mother she loves.

Gauri, a fierce warrior princess from the enemy kingdom, avoids execution by agreeing to partner with Vikram, the Fox Prince, in a mystical tournament in which the winner will receive his heart's desire.

Immerse yourself a highly unusual fairy tale by New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi. Once upon a dream, there was a prince named Ambrose and a princess named Imelda who loved each other... But alas, no more. "What a witch takes, a witch does not give back!" their friends and family warn. They resign themselves to this loveless fate... A year and a day pass. And then their story truly begins... Embark on a perilous journey with Imelda and Ambrose as they brave magical landscapes and enchanted creatures on their quest to reclaim their heart's desire...But first they must remember what that is... Perfect for readers looking for: A fresh, magical fairy tale Love so strong, it breaks a witch's curse An enchanting world to escape to A delightful cast of magical characters Compelling storytelling from a beloved, bestselling fantasy author Praise for Roshani Chokshi: "Reading Chokshi's prose is like sinking deeply into a plush, purple velvet sofa...lavish descriptions wrap you in sumptuous sensory detail."—New York Times "Vivid and lovely writing."—Entertainment Weekly

*AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* First in a “wildly inventive and wildly representative” (The New York Times Book Review) historical fantasy series, Roshani Chokshi’s The Gilded Wolves follows the exploits of a found family—six societal outcasts tasked with stealing a powerful artifact that can alter their lives for the better, but at the cost of breaking the world. All eyes are on Paris where the Exposition Universelle World Fair is to be held. Hidden among the technological marvels and artistic creations on display is an item of unimaginable power—a Babel fragment that would enable those who wield it with magical Forging abilities over nature’s elements. Séverin Montagnet-Alarie's birthright was stolen from him. Now, to reclaim his rightful place among France’s elite, he must obtain the Babel fragment for the Order. It is a heist that will require the ingenuity and skills of those with nothing to lose and everything to gain: Enrique, a gifted historian and wordsmith, caught between two worlds; Zofia, a brilliant Forging artist and engineer, separated from her family; Hypnos, a rival aristocrat who needs an ally among the Order; Tristan, an extraordinary Forger raised at Séverin’s side, loyal to his adopted brother’s quest; and Laila, the mysterious dancer and espionage artist who stole Séverin’s heart in a moment of vulnerability he couldn’t afford. But as the dangerous risks of their escapade surge, Séverin finds himself torn between his desire for revenge against all those who wronged him and the people he’s deliberately placing in harm’s way—including the woman he loves and fears to lose... “A masterpiece of imagination.” —New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Garber “Part political misadventure, part puzzle and thoroughly charming, with a band of rapscallions and a string of surprises.” —New York Times bestselling author Holly Black “[A] smart, dark adventure.” —New York Times bestselling author Adrienne Young

"A fairy tale in the oldest and truest sense: a haunting dream full of blood and love, vicious truths and beautiful lies. It swallowed me whole, and I went willingly." — Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of Starling House “Decadence laced with horror . . . A delightfully meta fairy tale . . . Magic emanates from every exquisitely crafted sentence.” — Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post In the tradition of sumptuous gothic novels like Starling House and The Bloody Chamber comes a dark fairy tale-infused story about a cursed friendship and a marriage steeped in secrets—the breathtaking adult debut from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi. Once upon a time, a man who believed in fairy tales married a beautiful, mysterious woman named Indigo Maxwell-Casteñada. He was a scholar of myths. She was an heiress. In exchange for her love, Indigo extracted a promise: that her bridegroom would never pry into her past. But when the couple returns to Indigo’s childhood home, the House of Dreams, the bridegroom will soon find himself unable to resist. For within the crumbling manor’s extravagant rooms lurks the shadow of another girl: Azure, Indigo’s dearest childhood friend, who suddenly disappeared. As the house slowly reveals his wife’s secrets, the bridegroom will be forced to choose between reality and fantasy, even if doing so threatens to destroy their marriage . . . or their lives. Through a tapestry of secrets woven around dangerous shards of truth, Chokshi crafts an atmospheric fever dream of a novel about love and lies, secrets and betrayal, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. "Chokshi's tale is as sweet as a piece of fairy fruit, and just as wicked. Every bite is velvet, every swallow is gold, and the taste lingers like a fever dream." — V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue "Gorgeous and ornate, this sensual fairy tale illuminates the corrosive and redemptive power of both love and lies." — Holly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night

A lush and vivid story steeped in Indian folklore and mythology, Roshani Chokshi's The Star-touched Queen is a novel that no reader will soon forget. An instant New York Times bestseller! Fate and fortune. Power and passion. What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when you're only seventeen? Maya is cursed. With a horoscope that promises a marriage of Death and Destruction, she has earned only the scorn and fear of her father's kingdom. Content to follow more scholarly pursuits, her whole world is torn apart when her father, the Raja, arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions. Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar. Neither roles are what she expected: As Akaran's queen, she finds her voice and power. As Amar's wife, she finds something else entirely: Compassion. Protection. Desire... But Akaran has its own secrets -- thousands of locked doors, gardens of glass, and a tree that bears memories instead of fruit. Soon, Maya suspects her life is in danger. Yet who, besides her husband, can she trust? With the fate of the human and Otherworldly realms hanging in the balance, Maya must unravel an ancient mystery that spans reincarnated lives to save those she loves the most... including herself.

Best-selling author Rick Riordan Presents the penultimate book in the Pandava series by best-selling author Roshani Chokshi. Aru and her sisters--including one who also claims to be the Sleeper's daughter--must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras. Aru has just made a wish on the tree of wshes, but she can't remember what it was. She's pretty sure she didn't wish for a new sister, one who looks strangely familiar and claims to be the Sleeper's daughter, like her. Aru also isn't sure she still wants to fight on behalf of the devas in the war against the Sleeper and his demon army. The devas have been too devious up to now. Case in point: two of the Pandavas' mentors, Hanuman and Urvashi, have been mysteriously detained in Lanka, the city of gold. Why? The Pandavas need to find them and get some answers before the Otherworld's magic fades completely in the human realm. Aru's biggest question, though, is why every adult she has loved and trusted so far has failed her. Will she come to peace with what they've done before she has to wage the battle of her life? Filled with wondrous magic, unforgettable creatures, manipulative gods, and laugh-out-loud dialogue, this fourth book in the Pandava series will leave readers wishing they could read the finale right now.

Returning to the dark and glamorous 19th century world of her New York Times instant bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles us with the final riveting tale as full of mystery and danger as ever in The Bronzed Beasts. After Séverin's seeming betrayal, the crew is fractured. Armed with only a handful of hints, Enrique, Laila, Hypnos and Zofia must find their way through the snarled, haunted waterways of Venice, Italy to locate Séverin. Meanwhile, Séverin must balance the deranged whims of the Patriarch of the Fallen House and discover the location of a temple beneath a plague island where the Divine Lyre can be played and all that he desires will come to pass. With only ten days until Laila expires, the crew will face plague pits and deadly masquerades, unearthly songs and the shining steps of a temple whose powers might offer divinity itself...but at a price they may not be willing to pay.

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the breathtaking conclusion to Roshani Chokshi's New York Times best-selling Pandava quintet, now in paperback. The Pandavas only have until the next full moon to stop the Sleeper from gaining access to the nectar of immortality, which will grant him infinite power. But how can Aru, Mini, and Brynne hope to defeat him without their celestial weapons? The Sleeper and his army are already plundering the labyrinth, and the sisters can't even enter. Their quest to get in will have them calling on old friends, meeting new allies, and facing fearsome trials, like...performing in a rock concert? When the moment of confrontation finally arrives, it's up to Aru to decide who deserves immortality, the devas or the asuras. The most unexpected answer will come from a most unexpected place. More surprises and delights, gods and demons, and laughs and tears await in this immensely satisfying conclusion to the wild ride that began with the lighting of a lamp. Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a series on Disney+. Collect the entire series: Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time (Book 1) Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Book 2) Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (Book 3) Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold (Book 4)

An exclusive Star-Touched novella from bestselling author Roshani Chokshi, over 100 pages long! Before The Star-Touched Queen there was only Death and Night. He was Lord of Death, cursed never to love. She was Night incarnate, destined to stay alone. After a chance meeting, they wonder if, perhaps, they could be meant for more. But danger crouches in their paths, and the choices they make will set them on a journey that will span lifetimes. Discover how Maya and Amar first met and fell in love, and don't forget the next Star-Touched novel, A Crown of Wishes.

Returning to the dark and glamorous 19th century world of her New York Times instant bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles us with another riveting tale as full of mystery and danger as ever in The Silvered Serpents. They are each other’s fiercest love, greatest danger, and only hope. Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost — one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost artifact rumored to grant its possessor the power of God. Their hunt lures them far from Paris, and into the icy heart of Russia where crystalline ice animals stalk forgotten mansions, broken goddesses carry deadly secrets, and a string of unsolved murders makes the crew question whether an ancient myth is a myth after all. As hidden secrets come to the light and the ghosts of the past catch up to them, the crew will discover new dimensions of themselves. But what they find out may lead them down paths they never imagined. A tale of love and betrayal as the crew risks their lives for one last job.

New York Times bestselling authors Roshani Chokshi, Evelyn Skye, and Sandhya Menon craft a spellbinding novel about discovering the magic of true love on one fateful, magical night in Three Kisses, One Midnight. The town of Moon Ridge was founded 400 years ago and everyone born and raised there knows the legend of the young woman who perished at the stroke of twelve that very same night, losing the life she was set to embark on with her dearest love. Every century since, one day a year, the Lady of Moon Ridge descends from the stars to walk among the townsfolk, conjuring an aura upon those willing to follow their hearts’ desires. “To summon joy and love in another’s soul For a connection that makes two people whole For laughter and a smile that one can never miss Sealed before midnight with a truehearted kiss.” This year at Moon Ridge High, a group of friends known as The Coven will weave art, science, and magic during a masquerade ball unlike any other. Onny, True, and Ash believe everything is in alignment to bring them the affection, acceptance, and healing that can only come from romance—with a little help from Onny’s grandmother’s love potion. But nothing is as simple as it first seems. And as midnight approaches, The Coven learn that it will take more than a spell to recognize those who offer their love and to embrace all the magic that follows.

Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Fifteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. Compiled by We Need Diverse Books’s Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, the authors included in this exquisite collection are: Renée Ahdieh, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, and Alyssa Wong. A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. For fans of Neil Gaiman’s Unnatural Creatures and Ameriie’s New York Times–bestselling Because You Love to Hate Me.

Contains an extended excerpt from The Gilded Wolves. From New York Times bestselling author, Roshani Chokshi, comes Star-Touched Stories: a fantasy collection of three lush and adventurous stories set in the Star-Touched world. Death and Night He was Lord of Death, cursed never to love. She was Night incarnate, destined to stay alone. After a chance meeting, they wonder if, perhaps, they could be meant for more. But danger crouches in their paths, and the choices they make will set them on a journey that will span lifetimes. Poison and Gold Now that her wish for a choice has come true, Aasha struggles to control her powers. But when an opportunity to help Queen Gauri and King Vikram's new reign presents itself, she is thrown into the path of the fearsome yet enchanting Spy Mistress. To help her friends, Aasha will have to battle her insecurities and perhaps, along the way, find love. Rose and Sword There is a tale whispered in the dark of the Empire of Bharat-Jain. A tale of a bride who loses her bridegroom on the eve of her wedding. But is it a tale or a truth?

A sneak peek at the first five chapters of Roshani Chokshi's The Star-Touched Queen, a lush and vivid story steeped in Indian folklore and mythology. Fate and fortune. Power and passion. What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when you're only seventeen? Maya is cursed. With a horoscope that promises a marriage of Death and Destruction, she has earned only the scorn and fear of her father's kingdom. Content to follow more scholarly pursuits, her whole world is torn apart when her father, the Raja, arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions. Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar. Neither roles are what she expected: As Akaran's queen, she finds her voice and power. As Amar's wife, she finds something else entirely: Compassion. Protection. Desire... But Akaran has its own secrets -- thousands of locked doors, gardens of glass, and a tree that bears memories instead of fruit. Soon, Maya suspects her life is in danger. Yet who, besides her husband, can she trust? With the fate of the human and Otherworldly realms hanging in the balance, Maya must unravel an ancient mystery that spans reincarnated lives to save those she loves the most...including herself.

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the breathtaking conclusion to Roshani Chokshi's New York Times best-selling Pandava quintet. Will the Sleeper gain immortality or be stopped once and for all? *"Chokshi spins a fantastical narrative that seamlessly intertwines Hindu cosmology and folklore, feminism, and witty dialogue for an uproarious novel."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review of Aru Shah and the End of Time) The Pandavas only have until the next full moon to stop the Sleeper from gaining access to the nectar of immortality, which will grant him infinite power. But how can Aru, Mini, and Brynne hope to defeat him without their celestial weapons? The Sleeper and his army are already plundering the labyrinth, and the sisters can't even enter. Their quest to get in will have them calling on old friends, meeting new allies, and facing fearsome trials, like...performing in a rock concert? When the moment of confrontation finally arrives, it's up to Aru to decide who deserves immortality, the devas or the asuras. The most unexpected answer will come from a most unexpected place. More surprises and delights, gods and demons, and laughs and tears await in this immensely satisfying conclusion to the wild ride that began with the lighting of a lamp. Collect the whole series: Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time (Book 1) Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Book 2) Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (Book 3) Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold (Book 4)

Rick Riordan Presents, a new imprint headed by the author of Percy Jackson and four other New York Times #1 best-selling series, is dedicated to publishing highly entertaining middle grade fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. Authors from underrepresented backgrounds tell their own stories inspired by the mythology and folklore of their heritage, transporting readers to realms they may not have visited before. In this sampler readers will discover these six exciting novels from Rick Riordan Presents: ARU SHAH AND THE END OF TIME by Roshani Chokshi (Hindu stories), THE STORM RUNNER by J. C. Cervantes (Maya mythology), DRAGON PEARL by Yoon Ha Lee (Korean mythology), SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE by Carlos Hernandez (Cuban culture), TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY by Kwame Mbalia (African-American and West African folktales), and RACE TO THE SUN by Rebecca Roanhorse (Navajo stories).

Corazon yearns to finally start training as a babaylan (a mystical healer and spirit guide) under her powerful guardian, Aunt Tina. As soon as her magic awakens, Corazon plans to bring her parents back from the dead and no longer have to rely on a soul key to allow visits with their ghosts for a few hours every Saturday night. But when a vengeful ghost steals Corazon's precious key, the fragile balance between the human world and the spirit world is thrown out of whack. Aunt Tina reveals that if Corazon wants her magic to awaken, then she just lay the ghost to rest by fashioning a new soul key. With her rather bloodthirsty gecko companion, Saso, Corazon embarks on a quest through the spirit realms. But they must move quickly, for if the ghost gets through the spirit glass, all hope will be lost. Roshani Chokshi pays tribute to her Filipino heritage in this book that has all the magic, sparkle, and heart that made her Aru Shah series a fantasy classic.

Corazon Lopez looks forward to her eleventh birthday, when she can finally be trained in wielding babaylan magic and use it to bring her parents back to life.

Dewan Langit yang Terhormat. Hai, aku Aru Shah. Oke, aku memang sering berbohong, tapi aku bersumpah tidak pernah mencuri busur dan panah Dewa Cinta. Buat apa remaja sepertiku menginginkannya? Meski di sekolah ada cowok baru yang imut, sih. Ini poin-poin pembelaanku: Ada rakshasi yang menyamar jadi aku! Aku tidak tertarik memanah siapa pun menjadi zombi, menghimpun pasukan, apalagi memimpin pemberontakan. Menjadi titisan Pandawa saja aku payah! Alasan utama aku menulis surat ini adalah karena aku tidak mau menjalani misi dengan Brynne, saudari Pandawa-ku yang baru. Dia galak, sombong, dan tidak terkendali. Aiden juga. Dia cowok imut yang kubilang di atas. Dia tahu aku naksir dan dengan tega menuduhku memata-matainya, padahal aku hanya suka melirik diam-diam! Pokoknya, aku mau protes karena kalian mengancam mengusir kami semua dari Jagat Lain. Kalian tidak tahu rasanya tidak memiliki tempat di dunia manusia dan terus diremehkan—sudahlah, kalian para dewa mana paham. Tertanda, Aru Shah yang sangat keren karena bisa bernapas di dalam air [Mizan, Noura Books, Noura Publishing, Fiksi, Fantasy, Anak, Novel, Indonesia]

Tu m'as averti que ton secret nous détruirait si je le découvrais. Mais, oh, mon amour, comme tu mentais... Il était une fois un homme qui croyait aux contes de fées. Lorsque ce dernier rencontre Indigo Maxwell-Casteñada, sa fascination pour elle n'a d'égale que la passion brûlante qui les unit, nourrie par leur penchant commun pour les contes. Indigo lui offre sa main, à condition qu'il ne l'interroge jamais sur son passé. Il accepte sans hésiter. Malgré tous les secrets dont elle s'est entourée, Indigo est pourtant rattrapée par son ancienne vie et ils sont tous deux contraints de partir pour la Maison des Rêves – le manoir extravagant où elle a grandi. Dans ses profondeurs, le fiancé exhume alors des vérités qui auraient dû rester enfouies, promesses maudites gardées par les fées. Tandis que la demeure lui livre ses secrets, il sera forcé de choisir entre histoires et réalité, mettant en danger leur pacte, et leurs vies... Traduit par Thibaud Eliroff "Superbe et fleuri, ce conte de fées sensuel met en lumière le pouvoir de destruction et de rédemption de l'amour et des mensonges.' Holly Black, autrice de Prince Cruel et Le Livre de la nuit "Un conte de fées au sens le plus pur du terme : un rêve qui vous hante, plein de sang et d'amour, de vérités cruelles et de mensonges magnifiques. Ce roman m'a complètement happée et je me suis laissée emporter de bon cœur.' Alix E. Harrow, autrice de Les Dix mille portes de January et Le temps des sorcières "Le conte de Roshani Chokshi est aussi doux et malfaisant qu'un fruit défendu. Chaque bouchée est veloutée, son nectar de l'or liquide, son goût s'attardant sur la langue comme un rêve enfiévré.' V.E. Schwab, autrice de La Vie invisible d'Addie Larue "Éthéré, enivrant et tellement envoûtant. Chaque page ondoie tel un rêve empli d'autant de beauté que de terreur. Une étude de personnages complexe au comble du raffinement.' Chloe Gong, autrice de Ces plaisirs violents et Désirs immortels

Andre bok i bestselgerserien, perfekt for fans av Rick Riordan! Aru har så vidt vennet seg til tanken på at hun er en reinkarnert pandava og datter av tordenguden når panikken bryter løs i Andreverdenen. Kjærlighetsgudens pil-og-bue har blitt stjålet, og i tyvens hender forvandler pilene mennesker til nådeløse drapszombier ... Roshani Chokshi (f. 1991) hadde skrevet en rekke ungdomsromaner før hun kom med første bok i Pandava-serien. Aru Shah og dommedagsdansen seilte rett inn på pallplass i New York Times og er blitt hennes definitive gjennombrudd. Chokshi er født og oppvokst i USA og har filippinsk og indisk bakgrunn.

Paris 1889. Tous les regards sont tournés vers la Ville lumière où va se tenir l'Exposition Universelle. Caché parmi les merveilles technologiques et les créations artistiques exposées se trouve un objet d'une puissance inimaginable qui pourrait changer le cours de l'Histoire. Contraint de récupérer l'artefact par le mystérieux Ordre de Babel, le chasseur de trésor Séverin Montagnet-Alarie se voit promettre une récompense qu'il n'aurait jamais imaginée : récupérer son héritage. Pour réussir son coup, il va s'entourer d'un groupe atypique : un historien, une brillante ingénieure, un rival aristocrate, un faussaire de génie et une danseuse-espionne. Ensemble, ils vont explorer le cœur sombre et scintillant de Paris où le danger les attend. Séverin va se retrouver tiraillé entre son désir de vengeance contre ceux qui lui ont fait du tort et la peur de perdre ses proches - dont la femme qu'il aime - alors qu'il les entraîne dans une quête extrêmement périlleuse.

Embarca nesta aventura mágica e inesquecível! Depois de começares a ler, não vais descansar até chegares ao fim... do tempo! Autora bestseller do New York Times Nomeado para o prémio Goodreads Melhor Livro Infantojuvenil Embarca nesta aventura mágica e inesquecível! Depois de começares a ler, não vais descansar até chegares ao fim... do tempo! A Aru Shah não vive num condomínio de luxo, não usa roupas desenhadas por criadores famosos e a sua mãe não é uma agente secreta. Mas, todos os dias, a Aru Shah repete estas mentiras vezes e vezes sem conta. Sim, a Aru Shah mente. Contudo, quando é obrigada a provar que a lâmpada de Bharata, do Museu de Arte e Cultura Indianas, está amaldiçoada, tem o azar de esta ser a única das suas mentiras que é... verdade. Ao acender a lâmpada, a Aru acorda o Adormecido, o temível demónio que tem como objetivo trazer à vida o Deus da Destruição. Agora, só a Aru Shah poderá salvar o mundo. Mas, para isso, ela precisa de encontrar as reencarnações dos irmãos Pandava e viajar pelo assustador Templo da Morte. Os elogios da crítica: «Um livro impressionante sobre o poder da linguagem e das histórias.» — Kirkus «Um livro que coloca em destaque o poder feminino e a persidade.» — Entertainment Weekly

Roshani Chokshi's sweeping new fantasy standalone brims with cursed love. This is the lush story of the swan and the prince who share a forged desire to become something more - to themselves, and to each other. Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. After poorly wording a wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand in marriage of the kingdom's heir. Thus, Arris expects that the day of his marriage will be the one of his murdering. His only chance at a long life is finding true and lasting love. When Arris's parents announce a tournament of brides to compete for the throne, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. But Arris cannot tell who is here out of love for him . . . or lust for power. Until he meets Demelza. As a veritas swan, Demelza's song wrings out the truth. Forced into hiding, Demelza strikes a deal. Arris will provide her with safekeeping in exchange for her truth-telling song to sort through his potential brides. While Arris is used to dodging death threats and Demelza is accustomed to fighting for her voice to be heard, to survive the tournament of brides requires a different kind of bravery. And perhaps the bravest thing one can do is not merely protect one's life but find the courage to chase a life worth living. Tropes Fairy tale ♡+ ̊ 🦢・+✧ Ballroom dance 🪞 🩰 Enchantments and spells 🧚🏻‍♀️ Star Crossed romance ✨🌠🧚 Proximity 🤏 💕🫂

Maudite par les étoiles, sauvée par le destin. La princesse Mayavati est maudite. Depuis sa naissance, les astres promettent qu'elle sera l'épouse de la mort et de la destruction. Cette sinistre prédiction lui vaut le mépris et la peur à la cour de son père, le rajah. Lorsque ce dernier arrange son mariage pour éviter une guerre avec les pays voisins, Maya se retrouve prise au piège. Contrainte d'accepter la main du prince Amar, elle devient alors reine d'Akaran, un royaume étrange niché à la lisière de l'Autre Monde. À Akaran, mille et un secrets se tapissent dans l'ombre et la magie imprègne l'air. Le mari de Maya, énigmatique, s'absente régulièrement et refuse de lui expliquer pourquoi. Livrée à elle-même et doutant de plus en plus des intentions d'Amar, elle devra démêler les fils d'un mystère ancien, tissé sur plusieurs vies, si elle espère survivre au destin étrange que lui réservent les étoiles... Traduit par Ariane Linstrumelle

'Als je mijn boeken graag leest, durf ik al mijn oreo's erom te verwedden dat je Aru Shah fantastisch vindt!' Rick Riordan De twaalfjarige Aru Shah woont samen met haar moeder in het Museum van Indiase Oudheden. Om aansluiting te vinden op school heeft ze de neiging de waarheid een klein beetje te verdraaien – en te verfraaien. Haar moeder heeft haar op het hart gedrukt nooit de vervloekte lamp van Bharata aan te steken, maar wanneer Aru haar klasgenoten ervan wil overtuigen dat ze geen leugenaar is, heeft ze geen keus. En inderdaad, ze sprak de waarheid, maar daardoor heeft ze nu wel een slapende demon wakker gemaakt die alles en iedereen wil vernietigen. Aru blijkt een van de Pandava-broers van haar generatie te zijn: vijf helden uit het hindoe-epos de Mahabharata. Ze moet de Slaper stoppen, samen met een bedeesd maar moedig meisje dat ook een Pandava is en met een sarcastische duif – en hopelijk ook met een beetje hulp van de goden. 'Aru is een hoofdpersoon die, ondanks haar leugens, zowel vertederend grappig als zelfbewust is ("Misschien droegen superhelden daarom helemaal geen capes, maar veiligheidsdekens. Omdat de wereld redden eerlijk gezegd best eng is."). Bovenal is Chokshi wijs genoeg om Aru het hindoeïsme te laten ervaren, in plaats van het uit te leggen. Met Aru aan het roer, voelt deze achtbaan door de hindoeïstische cultuur nooit geforceerd of complex, maar in palats daarvan als een nieuw soort mythe.' The New York Times

"Aru Shah é uma garota cheia de imaginação e, para se sentir aceita na escola, sempre aumenta a verdade. Ter um elefante de estimação, ser da realeza, fazer viagens imaginárias a Paris, ter um chofer... Bem, as mentiras que conta não são poucas, mas Aru tem lá suas razões. Nestas férias, por exemplo, enquanto os outros alunos estarão viajando para lugares superexóticos em suas casas chiques de veraneio, ela terá que ficar plantada no Museu Arqueológico de Arte e Cultura Indiana, onde sua mãe trabalha. Um dia, três colegas resolvem aparecer no museu para pegá-la em uma de suas mentiras. E eles não acreditam de jeito nenhum que a Lâmpada de Bharata realmente seja amaldiçoada. Apenas uma acendida rápida, Aru pensa, contrariando as regras do lugar. Daí, nada de mentir novamente na escola... Entretanto, acender a lâmpada traz consequências catastróficas. Sem querer, Aru Shah liberta Sono, um demônio ancestral cujo objetivo é despertar o Deus da Destruição. Além disso, sua mãe e seus colegas ficaram congelados no tempo. Agora, Aru deve dar um jeito em toda essa bagunça, e a única forma de impedir Sono é encontrando as reencarnações dos lendários irmãos Pândavas numa jornada pelo Reino da Morte. Mas como uma garota usando seu pijama do Homem-Aranha será capaz de enfrentar tudo isso? Aru Shah e o fim dos tempos é o primeiro volume da Saga Pândava, série de estreia do selo Rick Riordan Apresenta. "