New Releases by Sara Raasch

Ali Hazelwood meets Dungeons & Dragons in this enemies-to-lovers fantasy academia romcom where rival grad student wizards are forced to work together without killing—or falling for—each other. Will they conjure love, or evoke chaos? Two rival wizards are about to find out. Sebastian Walsh: Evocation Department. Human. The first of his family to pick college over the military. Elethior Tourael: Conjuration Department. Half-elf. Pretentious asshole. The latest legacy Tourael at Lesiara U. Both: Mageus Research Grant finalists. Sebastian refuses to let anyone snatch this away, least of all a snob riding on old money. But what’s worse than a nemesis stealing your grant? You could both get it. Under the condition you work together. Sebastian is in hell. Thio’s broody. Takes up their shared lab space with his projects . . . and biceps. Brings treats for Sebastian’s familiar . . . . . . and is nothing like Sebastian thought. When Sebastian’s past with the Touraels forces him to choose his research or Thio, the decision should be simple. But while working with his rival is volatile . . . falling for his rival might blow up Sebastian’s future.

DELUXE EDITION--featuring stunning shamrock green sprayed edges! It’s enemies to lovers in this sexy and delightful holiday mash up that pairs the spare prince of Christmas with the crown prince of St. Patrick’s Day! Someone has been stealing Christmas’s joy, and there’s only one clue to the culprit—a single shamrock. With Coal busy restructuring Christmas—and their dad now having a full midlife crisis in the Caribbean—Kris volunteers to investigate St. Patrick’s Day. His cover: an ambassador from Christmas to foster goodwill. What could go wrong? Everything, it seems. Because Prince Lochlann Patrick, Crown Prince of St. Patrick’s Day, happens to be the mysterious student that Kris has been in a small war with at Cambridge. They attempt to play nice for the tabloids, but Kris can’t get through one conversation without wanting to smash Loch’s face in—he’s infuriating, stubborn, loud, obstinate, hot— Wait—hot? Kris might be in some trouble. Especially when it turns out that the mystery behind Christmas’s stolen magic isn’t as simple as an outright theft. But why would a Holiday that Christmas has never had contact with, one that’s always been the very basis of carefree, want to steal joy? Can a spare prince even hope to unravel all this, or will Kris lose something way more valuable than his Holiday’s resources—like his heart? At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Featuring beautiful ruby sprayed edges! Red, White & Royal Blue meets The Nightmare Before Christmas in a sexy, quirky rom-com where the golden-hearted Prince of Christmas falls for the totally off-limits Prince of Halloween. Nicholas “Coal” Claus used to love Christmas. Until his father, the reigning Santa, turned the holiday into a PR façade. Coal will do anything to escape the spectacle, including getting tangled in a drunken, supremely hot make-out session with a beautiful man behind a seedy bar one night. But the heir to Christmas is soon commanded to do his duty: he will marry his best friend, Iris, the Easter Princess and his brother’s not-so-secret crush. A situation that has disaster written all over it. Things go from bad to worse when a rival arrives to challenge Coal for the princess’s hand...and Coal comes face-to-face with his mysterious behind-the-bar hottie: Hex, the Prince of Halloween. It’s a fake competition between two holiday princes who can’t keep their hands off each other over a marriage of convenience that no one wants. And it all leads to one of the sweetest, sexiest, messiest, most delightfully unforgettable love stories of the year. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The breathtaking sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Night of the Witch culminates with a sweeping romance and an epic battle to determine the fate of magic...and the world. Fritzi is a champion. After escaping the clutches of Dieter Kirch, the sadistic leader of the witch hunters, Fritzi and Otto have taken refuge among the witches of the Black Forest. Fritzi is finally ready to assume her place on the council as the coven''s goddess-chosen champion. Plagued by distrust and self-doubt, Fritzi throws herself into her duty to serve the goddesses . . . until she uncovers a powerful secret that could mean the very undoing of magic itself. Otto is a warrior. He swears himself to Fritzi as her bonded protector, certain the peaceful unity of a witch and hunter will heal the wounds he helped make. But as the horrifying plot that threatens the Black Forest''s magic comes to light, Otto will have to face his both his past and what it means to bind himself to a magic he does not fully understand. Shadows loom. Truths are revealed. And as dangers new and old arise, Fritzi and Otto must stand together against everything that threatens magic—even if the biggest threat might be the very bond they share. Praise for Night of the Witch: "Set against the backdrop of the Medieval German Witch Trials, Raasch and Revis weave a fantasy and heart-pounding tale full of history, love, witchcraft, and war that will have you gripping your book, waiting for the next shocking twist." — #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout "Night of the Witch is an irresistibly compelling page-turner, distinguished by vivid descriptions, a fascinating magic system, and crackling chemistry between the two leads. Best of all? When I finished reading, I wanted more. Bring on the next book!" — Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn "A breathtaking adventure from beginning to end. Full of wild magic, stunning twists, and a romance that burns on the page,Night of the Witch is an addictive read that will leave readers desperate for more." — Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Bring Me Your Midnight "Raasch and Revis have brewed a brilliant novel that combines history and fantasy in the best of ways. Be prepared to stay up late reading this one. If it isn''t the action keeping you on the edge of your seat, then it''ll be the sizzling romance." — Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets

In this sweeping series of interconnected novels that can be read out of order, Disney’s Princesses grow up—and learn to rule—guided by the magical Queen’s Council. In A Sword in Slumber, raised as Briar Rose, Aurora must learn how to rule . . . not just as queen but as emperor of a nation. This thrilling reimagining wakes Princess Aurora from her fairy tale slumber and places her against a real historical backdrop—with a Disney twist. Briar Rose loves her life in the small Austrian town of Hausach, where she sings, dances, and runs wild through the woods with her best friend Frieda. But with her curse broken and Maleficent slain, Briar must leave her happy enclave to take her rightful place as Aurora, princess of Austria and betrothed of Prince Phillip of Lorraine. She’s doing her best to come to terms with her new identity when the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire dies, and her father announces he will put his name forward for the position. While her days are a whirlwind of seismic change, her nights offer little respite. Mysterious dreams keep her tossing and turning, visions of queens throughout the ages, facing down conflict in their own nations. Then Bavaria launches an attack on Austria, killing King Stefan and setting up Matilda of Bavaria to become empress. To save the empire from a warmonger''s rule, Aurora pledges to take the throne herself. She’ll have to compete against the top rulers from across the empire and learn to play their political games. But there’s one more surprise in store. Hausach was home to more than one hidden princess, and Aurora must go head to head against her best friend to win the title of emperor, not just for herself but for all of Austria. This thrilling reimagining of Princess Aurora wakes her from her fairy tale slumber and places her against a real historical backdrop—with a Disney twist.

Fritzi è una strega e ha perso tutto: la sua congrega, la sua famiglia. Ora ha solo una missione: vendicarsi degli Hexenjäger, i fanatici cacciatori che hanno massacrato i suoi cari, affrontando il loro capo, il temibile e misterioso Kommandant Dieter Kirch. Otto, invece, ha un segreto. È un Hexenjäger, ma solo di facciata. Da quando gli Hexenjäger hanno ucciso sua madre, innocente vittima di un rogo, ha giurato di distruggerli dall’interno. E ora è arrivato il momento di colpire. Quando Fritzi e Otto si incontrano per caso, non sanno se fidarsi l’uno dell’altra. Ma un nemico comune li costringe a collaborare, in un viaggio che li porterà dalla città, dove gli Hexenjäger dominano, alla Foresta Nera, che nasconde antichi e pericolosi segreti. Tra magia, azione e un pizzico di romanticismo, Fritzi e Otto scopriranno la verità sul piano del Kommandant Kirch, che minaccia di cambiare il destino del mondo. E forse, scopriranno anche l’amore... Una strega non dovrebbe mai innamorarsi del suo cacciatore... Magia, amore e segreti: un romanzo da batticuore, dove tutto può succedere. «Ambientato sullo sfondo dei processi alle streghe medievali tedeschi, un fantasy avvincente, pieno di storia, amore, stregoneria e guerra che vi terrà col fiato sospeso, in attesa del colpo di scena successivo.» Jennifer L. Armentrout, autrice bestseller del New York Times Sara Raasch Ha sempre saputo che avrebbe lavorato coi libri: quando i suoi amici vendevano limonata, regalava testi illustrati a mano da lei stessa. Da allora non è cambiato molto e il suo entusiasmo per le storie è ancora alle stelle. Beth Revis È un’autrice bestseller del «New York Times» tradotta in più di venti lingue. Scrive romanzi di fantascienza, fantasy e contemporanei. Originaria della Carolina del Nord, vive con il marito e il figlio. Insieme hanno pubblicato La notte delle streghe. Night of the Witch.

Red, White & Royal Blue meets The Nightmare Before Christmas in a sexy, quirky romcom where the golden-hearted Prince of Christmas falls for the totally off-limits Prince of Halloween. Download a FREE sneak peek today! Nicholas “Coal” Claus used to love Christmas. Until his father, the reigning Santa, turned the holiday into a PR façade. Coal will do anything to escape the spectacle, including getting tangled in a drunken, supremely hot make-out session with a beautiful man behind a seedy bar one night. But the heir to Christmas is soon commanded to do his duty: he will marry his best friend, Iris, the Easter Princess and his brother’s not-so-secret crush. A situation that has disaster written all over it. Things go from bad to worse when a rival arrives to challenge Coal for the princess’s hand...and Coal comes face-to-face with his mysterious behind-the-bar hottie: Hex, the Prince of Halloween. It’s a fake competition between two holiday princes who can’t keep their hands off each other over a marriage of convenience that no one wants. And it all leads to one of the sweetest, sexiest, messiest, most delightfully unforgettable love stories of the year. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

An instant New York Times bestseller! Their love could never be forbidden. Book one in the Witch and Hunter duology, an epic enemies to lovers fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling authors Sara Raasch and Beth Revis. Fritzi is a witch. The lone survivor of a brutal attack on her coven, she''s determined to find her only remaining family member and bring the hexenjägers—zealot witch hunters—to justice for the lives they ended. To do this, she will need to take down their leader, the merciless and enigmatic Kommandant Dieter Kirch. Otto is a hexenjäger—but that''s just his cover. Years ago, the hexenjägers burned his innocent mother alive, and he has been plotting his revenge against the people who tore apart his family ever since. And now the time has come for them to pay for what they''ve done. When Fritzi and Otto are unexpectedly thrown together, neither is sure they can trust the other. The reluctant truce fueled by their common enemy takes them from the city at the heart of the hexenjägers'' power to the wild and mysterious Black Forest. As old truths come to light and new dangers are revealed, Fritzi and Otto uncover a horrifying magical plot at the center of the hexenjäger attacks that leads back to Kommandant Kirch . . . but their own growing feelings for each other may be the most powerful magic of all. Praise for Night of the Witch: "Set against the backdrop of the Medieval German Witch Trials, Raasch and Revis weave a fantasy and heart-pounding tale full of history, love, witchcraft, and war that will have you gripping your book, waiting for the next shocking twist." — #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout "Night of the Witch is an irresistibly compelling page-turner, distinguished by vivid descriptions, a fascinating magic system, and crackling chemistry between the two leads. Best of all? When I finished reading, I wanted more. Bring on the next book!" — Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn "A breathtaking adventure from beginning to end. Full of wild magic, stunning twists, and a romance that burns on the page, Night of the Witch is an addictive read that will leave readers desperate for more." — Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Bring Me Your Midnight "Raasch and Revis have brewed a brilliant novel that combines history and fantasy in the best of ways. Be prepared to stay up late reading this one. If it isn''t the action keeping you on the edge of your seat, then it''ll be the sizzling romance." — Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets

Hace tres meses que los inverneños fueron liberados y que el rey de Primavera, Angra, desapareció, en gran parte gracias a la ayuda de Cordell. Meira solo quiere que su pueblo esté a salvo. Cuando su deuda con Cordell obliga a los inverneños a excavar en sus minas para pagarles, hacen un descubrimiento asombroso y quizá peligroso: el barranco mágico perdido de Primoria. Theron se llena de entusiasmo y esperanza: con toda esa magia, el mundo al fin podrá defenderse de amenazas como Angra. Pero Meira sabe que la última vez que el mundo tuvo acceso a tanta magia nació la Decadencia. Por eso, cuando el rey de Cordell ordena a ambos que partan en una misión por los reinos de Primoria para develar los secretos del barranco, Meira se propone aprovechar el viaje para conseguir apoyo para mantener cerrado el barranco y a salvo a Invierno... aunque Theron tenga otros planes. Pero ¿podrá hacerlo sin poner en peligro a quienes ama? Mather solo quiere ser libre. Los horrores sufridos por los inverneños son una herida abierta para los moradores de Jannuari, lo cual hace que el reino sea vulnerable a la creciente opresión de Cordell. Cuando Meira parte en busca de aliados, Mather decide tomar en sus manos la seguridad de Invierno. ¿Podrá reconstruir su reino destrozado y proteger a sus habitantes de nuevas amenazas? Mientras la trama de poder y engaños se va haciendo más densa, Theron lucha por la magia; Mather, por la libertad... y Meira empieza a preguntarse si debería pelear no solo por Invierno sino también por el mundo entero.

Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Gladiator in this epic duology conclusion about two elemental gladiators swept up in an ancient war between immortals and humans—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series, and Kristen Simmons, acclaimed author of Pacifica and The Deceivers. Perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes, And I Darken, and The Winner’s Curse. Two gods are dead. The Mother Goddess has returned. War is rising. Fleeing the ruins of Deimos, Ash and Madoc sail across the ocean toward their only possible allies: the water and plant gods. But when Anathrasa attacks on the way, Ash leaps to the defense—by using a power she didn’t know she had. When Madoc made the fire and earth gods mortal, he inadvertently transferred their magic to Ash. Now, if Ash can get energeias from the other four gods, she will be powerful enough to end Anathrasa once and for all. But not all the gods want the Mother Goddess defeated. To stop her, Madoc will have to become the obedient son his mother always wanted, and Ash will have to take a merciless place among the gods. To defeat an immortal, Ash and Madoc must fight like gods—even if it means sacrificing their humanity.

Don''t miss this Epic Reads paperback, featuring a brand-new look and an exclusive Q&A with Sara Raasch--available for a limited time only! With a stunning new design, this Epic Reads edition of Sara Raasch''s bestselling fantasy is the perfect addition to any YA bookshelf! A striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, and discovering your true self--perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, An Ember in the Ashes, and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now the Winterians'' only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter''s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since. Orphaned as an infant during Winter''s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee. Training to be a warrior--and desperately in love with her best friend, Winter''s future king--she would do anything to help Winter rise to power again. So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter''s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself--only to find herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics--and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own. --School Library Journal

Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Gladiator in the first book in this epic fantasy duology in which two warriors must decide where their loyalties lie as an ancient war between immortals threatens humanity—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series, and Kristen Simmons, acclaimed author of Pacifica and The Deceivers. Perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes, And I Darken, and The Winner’s Curse. Ash is descended from a long line of gladiators, and she knows the brutal nature of war firsthand. But after her mother dies in an arena, she vows to avenge her by overthrowing her fire god, whose temper has stripped her country of its resources. Madoc grew up fighting on the streets to pay his family’s taxes. But he hides a dangerous secret: he doesn’t have the earth god’s powers like his opponents. His elemental gift is something else—something that hasn’t been seen in centuries. When an attempted revenge plot goes dangerously wrong, Ash inadvertently throws the fire and earth gods into a conflict that can only be settled by deadly, lavish gladiator games, throwing Madoc in Ash’s path. She realizes that his powers are the weapon her rebellion needs—but Madoc won’t jeopardize his family, regardless of how intrigued he is by the beautiful warrior. But when the gods force Madoc’s hand, he and Ash uncover an ancient war that will threaten more than one immortal—it will unravel the world.

A thrilling sequel to These Rebel Waves—full of deadly magic, double crosses, and a revolution—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series. Perfect for fans of Shannon Hale, Leigh Bardugo, and Marissa Meyer. As a child, she committed unforgivable acts to free Grace Loray from King Elazar of Argrid. Now Elazar’s plan to retake the island has surpassed Lu’s darkest fears: He’s holding her and his son, Ben, captive in an endlessly shifting prison, forcing them to make a weapon that will guarantee Elazar’s success. Escape is impossible—unless Lu becomes the ruthless soldier she hoped never to be again. Vex failed to save Lu and Ben—and that torments him as much as his Shaking Sickness. With the disease worsening, Vex throws himself into the rebellion against Argrid. The remaining free armies are allied with the stream raider syndicates—and getting them to cooperate will take a strength Vex thought burned on a pyre six years ago. Imprisoned, betrayed, and heartbroken, Ben is determined to end his father’s rampage. Watching Elazar sway the minds of Grace Loray as he did those of Argrid, Ben knows he has to play his father’s game of devotion to win this war. But how can a heretic prince defeat the Pious God? As armies clash and magic rises, Lu, Vex, and Ben will confront their pasts . . . or lose their futures forever.

Una revolucionaria. Un pirata. Un príncipe. Lucharán por sus países, por sus familias, por ellos mismos... o enfrentarán una guerra que podría destruir el mundo que conocen. Lleno de magia cautivante, intrigas políticas planeadas en las sombras y un elenco de canallas astutos, Las aguas rebeldes se ganó mi corazón y nunca me dejó ir. Raasch se ha superado a sí misma en esta nueva bilogía. No podrás dejar de leer. Adeluna es un soldado Cinco años atrás, ayudó a la isla mágica de Gracia Loray a derrocar Argrid, un país gobernado por la religión que los tenía esclavizados. Pero adaptarse a la vida posguerra no ha sido nada sencillo. Cuando un delegado argridiano desaparece durante las negociaciones de paz con el nuevo Consejo de Gracia Loray, Argrid exige justicia… Una justicia brutal... pero Lu sospecha que algo peligroso está a punto de ocurrir. Devereux es un pirata Y, al igual que los piratas de río que andan descontrolados por Gracia Loray, él busca las plantas mágicas de la isla y las vende en el mercado negro. Pero cuando Argrid acusa a los piratas por el secuestro del diplomático desaparecido, Devereux se convierte en el blanco principal. Como navegante experimentado, accede a ayudar a Lu a hallar al argridiano... pero la verdad que descubrirán podría ser incluso más mortal que la mismísima guerra. Benat es un hereje El príncipe heredero de Argrid posee una obsesión secreta con la magia prohibida de Gracia Loray. Cuando el rey (y padre de Ben) le encomienda la tarea sorpresiva de revertir el miedo que Argrid siente hacia la magia, Ben debe tomar una decisión crucial: ¿un príncipe puede cambiar un país devoto o, simplemente, estaría dirigiéndose a su propia hoguera? Cuando las conspiraciones surgen, Lu, Devereux y Ben tendrán que decidir quiénes son realmente... y en qué están dispuestos a convertirse en nombre de la paz. -Autora best seller del New York Times -"Lleno de magia cautivante, intrigas políticas planeadas en las sombras y un elenco de canallas astutos, Las aguas rebeldes se ganó mi corazón y nunca me dejó ir. Raasch se ha superado a sí misma en esta nueva bilogía. No podrás dejar de leer". -EVELYN SKYE, autora best seller del New York Times de El juego de la corona. AUTOR Sara Raasch supo que estaba destinada a dedicarse a los libros desde los cinco años, cuando sus amigos tenían un puesto de venta de limonada y ella los acompañaba vendiendo sus propios libros ilustrados por ella. No mucho ha cambiado desde entonces: sus amigos aún alzan las cejas preocupados cuando Sara intenta dibujar, y su entusiasmo por la escritura aún la hacen tomar medidas extremas. También es la autora best seller de The New York Times de la trilogía Nieve como cenizas. Puedes encontrar a Sara en www.sararaasch.tumblr.com y en Twitter como @seesarawrite

A thrilling new fantasy series—full of deadly magic, double crosses, and a dangerous quest in a new world—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series. Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Agrid, a country ruled by religion. But adjusting to postwar life has not been easy. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something dangerous is at work. Devereux is a pirate. As one of the stream raiders who run rampant on Grace Loray, he scavenges the island’s magic plants and sells them on the black market. But after Argrid accuses raiders of the diplomat’s abduction, Vex becomes a target. An expert navigator, he agrees to help Lu find the Argridian—but the truth they uncover could be deadlier than any war. Benat is a heretic. The crown prince of Argrid, he harbors a secret obsession with Grace Loray’s forbidden magic. When Ben’s father, the king, gives him the shocking task of reversing Argrid’s fear of magic, Ben has to decide if one prince can change a devout country—or if he’s building his own pyre. As conspiracies arise, Lu, Vex, and Ben will have to decide who they really are . . . and what they are willing to become for peace.

Meira fera tout pour sauver son monde. Alors qu''Angra tente de briser ses défenses mentales, Meira a désespérément besoin d''apprendre à contrôler sa propre magie — c''est ainsi que lorsque le chef d''un ordre mystérieux vivant à Paisly lui offre de lui transmettre ce savoir, elle saute sur l''occasion sans hésiter. La véritable solution permettant de mettre fin à la Déchéance se trouve toutefois dans un labyrinthe situé profondément sous les royaumes des Saisons. Pour vaincre Angra, Meira devra entrer dans le labyrinthe, détruire la même magie qu''elle apprend à contrôler — et faire le plus grand sacrifice de tous. Mather fera tout pour sauver sa reine. Il doit mobiliser les Enfants du Dégel, trouver Meira – et lui révéler enfin comment il se sent réellement. Cependant, son scénario est quelque peu bouleversé par un plan d’attaque qui ne laissera aucun royaume indemne et par une trahison majeure au sein de leurs propres rangs. Auront-ils la possibilité de gagner la guerre ? – et de protéger Meira qui est de plus en plus hors de sa portée. Ceridwen fera tout pour sauver son peuple. Angra a fait tuer son frère, lui a volé son royaume et a fait d''elle sa prisonnière, mais lorsqu''elle est libérée par un allié inattendu qui lui révèle la choquante vérité à propos des esclaves d''Été, Ceridwen doit passer à l''action pour sauver son véritable amour et son royaume, même si cela doit lui coûter le peu qui lui reste. Au moment où Angra lance sa Déchéance sur le monde, Meira, Mather et Ceridwen doivent unir les royaumes de Primoria... ou tout perdre.

Dunkles UNHEIL. Gefährliche MAGIE. Ein verzweifelter PLAN. König Angra lebt und keiner ist vor ihm sicher. Meira würde alles tun, um ihre Welt zu beschützen. Während Angra versucht, sie zu bezwingen, ist Meira fest entschlossen, ihre eigene machtvolle Magie zu meistern. Doch um Angra endgültig zu besiegen, muss sie in ein Labyrinth hinabsteigen, das unter den Königreichen liegt, den Schlüssel zum Sieg birgt – und ein großes Opfer von ihr verlangt. Unterdessen tut Mather alles, um seine Königin zu retten, und sammelt Verbündete um sich, wohl wissend, dass er Meira endlich seine Gefühle gestehen muss. Beide stehen an einem Scheideweg in einem letzten Kampf, bei dem sie alles gewinnen oder verlieren könnten ...

Meira staat voor enorme uitdagingen nu de kwaadaardige koning Angra niet dood blijkt te zijn maar springlevend en machtiger dan ooit. Terwijl hij de wereld bedreigt met zijn zwarte magie, probeert Meira wanhopig haar eigen magie onder controle te krijgen en erachter te komen hoe ze haar krachten kan inzetten om Angra tegen te houden. Ze vermoedt dat de oplossing in het geheimzinnige, diep onder de grond verborgen labyrint ligt. Maar langzamerhand dringt het tot haar door dat ze Winter en de mensen van wie ze houdt niet zal kunnen redden zonder het ultieme offer te brengen...

Sinds Winter is bevrijd van de kwaadaardige koning Angra, en Meira koningin is geworden staat ze voor nieuwe problemen en grote dilemma''s. Om haar schuld in te lossen bij de koning van Cordell, moet ze de mijnen van Winter opnieuw ontsluiten. Daarbij stuit ze op de verloren gegane kloof van magie. Ze beseft meteen dat deze ontdekking niet alleen Winter maar zelfs de hele wereld in gevaar kan brengen. Het liefst wil ze dat de geheimen van de kloof verborgen blijven, maar dat lijkt onmogelijk met een tegenstander die maar op één ding uit is: macht...

Um mal sombrio. Um poder perigoso. Um plano desesperado. Será Meira capaz de dominar sua magia e pôr fim à guerra? Angra está vivo, sua Ruína está se espalhando - e ninguém está a salvo. Angra está vivo, a Ruína está se espalhando, e o mundo inteiro está em risco. Meira fará de tudo para salvar Primoria. Com Angra tentando derrubar suas defesas, ela precisa aprender a controlar a própria magia desesperadamente. Quando ela se depara com uma ajuda misteriosa que se oferece para treiná-la, Meira agarra a oportunidade, mas, para interromper os planos de Angra e impedir que a Ruína se alastre para todo o mundo, serão necessários sacrifícios e superação inimagináveis. Mather fará de tudo para ajudar sua rainha. Ele precisa fortalecer os Filhos do Degelo e encontrar Meira, e será inevitável confessar seus sentimentos... Mas contra um ataque iminente e implacável, e com uma surpreendente traição em suas fileiras, a vitória — e Meira — está cada vez mais fora de seu alcance. Ceridwen fará de tudo para salvar seu povo. Depois de testemunhar a morte do irmão e de ter sido feita prisioneira, ela encontrará uma aliança inesperada e a revelação de uma verdade chocante envolvendo outro reino. Ceridwen lutará para salvar a si, seu verdadeiro amor e seu reino, mesmo que isso custe o pouco que ela ainda tem. Meira, com o apoio de seus amigos e de reencontros surpreendentes, deverá unir os reinos de Primoria com a intenção de extinguir a magia de uma vez por todas... ou correrá o risco de perder tudo.

Zestien jaar geleden werd het koninkrijk Winter onder de voet gelopen door de kwaadaardige koning Angra. De Winterianen werden tot slaaf gemaakt en hun magie werd hun afgenomen. Alle hoop is nu gevestigd op de acht mensen die wisten te ontsnappen en sindsdien op de vlucht zijn. Meira was nog maar een baby toen Winter werd aangevallen en kent alleen het leven als vluchteling. De Winterianen zijn vastbesloten om hun rijk ooit terug te veroveren en ondernemen daarvoor gevaarlijke verkenningstochten, waarbij Meira tot haar frustratie nooit mee mag. Dus wanneer ze iets opvangt over een antiek medaillon dat Winter zijn magie kan teruggeven, besluit ze er stiekem achteraan te gaan om zichzelf te bewijzen. ''Plot en schrijfstijl zijn voortreffelijk! Zeer aan te bevelen.'' - School Library Journal''Een nieuwe wereld, een spannend avontuur en een grote liefde... alles in één groot episch fantasyverhaal.'' - Booklist

Sie ist pure Magie Drei Monate sind seit der großen Schlacht zwischen dem Königreich Winter und Frühling vergangen, bei der König Angra in die Flucht geschlagen wurde. Thronerbin von Winter, Meira, will vor allem eines: Frieden und Sicherheit für ihr Volk. Doch als die verloren geglaubte Quelle der Magie in den Minen der Winterianer gefunden wird, stellt dies das gesamte Machtgefüge in Frage: Prinz Theron brennt darauf, die Magie als Waffe gegen die Feinde von Winter einzusetzen. Meira jedoch fürchtet die Kräfte, die sie damit entfesseln könnte ...

Il y a seize années de cela, le royaume d’Hiver a été conquis et ses habitants réduits à l’esclavage, les laissant sans magie et sans souveraine. Le seul espoir de liberté des Hiverniens se trouve maintenant entre les mains des huit survivants qui sont parvenus à s’échapper lors de l’attaque et qui ont depuis ce temps attendu que s’offre à eux la possibilité de récupérer la magie d’Hiver et de reconstruire leur royaume. Ayant perdu ses parents lors de la défaite d’Hiver alors qu’elle était en très bas âge, Meira a vécu sa vie entière en tant que réfugiée tout en étant élevée par le général des Hiverniens, Monsieur. Entraînée à être une combattante – et désespérément amoureuse de son meilleur ami et futur roi, Mather – elle ferait n’importe quoi pour aider Hiver à remonter en puissance. C’est ainsi que lorsque des éclaireurs découvrent l’emplacement d’un ancien médaillon qui peut leur redonner cette magie perdue, Meira décide de se charger elle-même de le récupérer. Elle se retrouve finalement à escalader des tours et à se battre contre des soldats ennemis comme elle avait toujours rêvé de le faire. La mission ne se déroule toutefois pas comme elle avait été prévue et Meira se retrouve alors plongée dans un monde de magie maléfique et de politiques dangereuses – avant d’ultimement se rendre compte que sa destinée n’est pas et n’a jamais été la sienne. Ce premier roman fantastique de Sara Raasch est une histoire foudroyante de loyauté, d’amour et de la découverte de sa destinée.

Snow like Ashes est une histoire palpitante peuplée de personnages inoubliables se déroulant dans un monde fantastique stupéfiant. J’ai tourné les pages à grande vitesse et j’en veux encore ! Morgan Rhodes, auteure du best-seller du New York Times Falling Kingdoms. L’intrigue et l’écriture sont exceptionnelles. Je le recommande chaleureusement. Une aventure romantique fort plaisante. — Publishers Weekly.

Um reino renascido. Uma misteriosa magia. Uma jornada pelo mundo. Será Meira capaz de ser guerreira e rainha? "Estilo e trama superlativos. Altamente recomendado." — School Library Journal Segundo volume da série NEVE E CINZAS Faz três meses que os invernianos foram libertados e o rei de Primavera, Angra, desapareceu — graças, em grande parte, à ajuda de Cordell. Meira só quer que seu povo esteja a salvo. Quando a dívida com Cordell força os invernianos a cavarem nas minas em busca de pagamento, o que eles encontram é algo poderoso e possivelmente perigoso: o abismo de magia perdido de Primoria. Para Theron, isso é motivo para alegria e esperança — com essa imensa fonte de magia, seria possível finalmente se armar contra ameaças como Angra. Mas Meira sabe que, da última vez que o mundo teve acesso a tanta magia, os resultados foram dramáticos. Então, quando o rei de Cordell manda os dois em uma missão para atravessar os reinos de Primoria e desvendar os segredos do abismo, Meira planeja usar a viagem para conseguir apoio para destruí-lo, o que faria Inverno permanecer em segurança e Theron ficar furioso. Mas ela será capaz de completar sua missão sem colocar em risco aqueles que ama? Mather só quer ser livre. Os horrores infligidos aos invernianos permanecem frescos na memória e em Jannuari, o que deixa o reino de Inverno vulnerável à opressão crescente de Cordell. Quando Meira deixa o reino em busca de aliados, Mather decide tomar a iniciativa e defender a segurança de seu povo. Será ele capaz de reconstruir seu reino e protegê-lo de novas ameaças? Conforme a teia de mentiras e a batalha pelo poder se fecha, Theron luta pela magia; Mather, pela liberdade — e Meira começa a se perguntar se não deveria estar lutando não por Inverno mas, sim, por toda a humanidade.

Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this action-packed fantasy—the highly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Snow Like Ashes series by Sara Raasch. Perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Angra is alive, his Decay is spreading—and no one is safe. Meira will do anything to save her world. With Angra trying to break through her mental defenses, she desperately needs to learn to control her own magic—so when the leader of a mysterious Order from Paisly offers to teach her, Meira jumps at the chance. But the true solution to stopping the Decay lies in a labyrinth deep beneath the Season Kingdoms. To defeat Angra, Meira will have to enter the labyrinth, destroy the very magic she’s learning to control—and make the biggest sacrifice of all. Mather will do anything to save his queen. He needs to rally the Children of the Thaw, find Meira—and finally tell her how he really feels. But with a plan of attack that leaves no kingdom unscathed and a major betrayal within their ranks, winning the war—and protecting Meira—slips farther and farther out of reach. Ceridwen will do anything to save her people. Angra had her brother killed, stole her kingdom, and made her a prisoner. But when she’s freed by an unexpected ally who reveals a shocking truth behind Summer’s slave trade, Ceridwen must take action to save her true love and her kingdom, even if it costs her what little she has left. As Angra unleashes the Decay on the world, Meira, Mather, and Ceridwen must bring the kingdoms of Primoria together…or lose everything.

Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved. Now the Winterians'' only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape. Orphaned as an infant during Winter''s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee. Training to be a warrior--and desperately in love with her best friend, Winter''s future king--she would do anything to help the kingdom rise to power again. So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter''s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself--only to find herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics--and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, nor has it ever been, her own. Hace dieciséis años, un grupo de 8 inverneños consiguió escapar de la derrota de su reino. El relicario que contiene la magia de Invierno fue partido y ellos apenas pueden sobrevivir. Dos jóvenes, una huérfana y el futuro rey, se entrenan para luchar contra la magia oscura de Angra. Meira está dispuesta a hacer cualquier cosa para recuperar el relicario. Su deseo es convertirse en guerrera y liberar a los inverneños esclavizados de su opresor, pero el destino tiene otros planes, y no solo tiene que pelear contra el enemigo sino también contra sus sentimientos, y animarse a creer en ella misma... y en sus sueños. La fantasía debut de Sara Raasch es un relato vertiginoso de lealtad, amor, y la búsqueda del propio destino.