Cleopatra

- queere sapphic Liebesgeschichte- Enemies-to-Lovers- Only-One-BedDas Buch des Jahres der British Book Awards: Band 1 der mitreißenden Romantasy-Trilogie voller prickelnder Spannung, magischer Fae und dramatischer WendungenYeeran ist die jüngste Colonel ihres Elfenvolkes, doch der erste Einsatz endet in einer Katastrophe. Die Strafe lautet Exil. Der treuergebene Kommandant Rayan folgt Yeeran gemeinsam mit ihrer Schwester Lettle in die Wildnis. Auch wenn Lettle die Kunst der Prophezeiung beherrscht - niemals hätte sie vorhersagen können, dass sie jenseits der Grenzen ihrer Lande auf das Volk der Fae treffen würden. Seit mehr als tausend Jahren gelten sie als ausgestorben und leben nur in Legenden voller Magie und Grausamkeit fort. Nachdem die Schwestern und Rayan gefangen genommen werden, müssen sie feststellen, dass nichts, was sie bisher über die Fae zu wissen glaubten, der Wahrheit entspricht. Eine Anziehung geht von ihnen aus, die die Loyalität der drei auf die Probe stellt. Ebenso wie ihre Herzen ...<BR>»Du bist das Feuer meines Herzens und der Schlag meiner Trommel. Unter dem Mondlicht bin ich die Deine, bis das Lied verstummt.«»Dieser Mann hat mein Herz. In der Stille zwischen ihren Atemzügen brannte sich ein Gedanke hell in ihren Geist. Und eines Tages werde ich dich töten.«»Sie überschritt die Grenze, und in ihrer Brust breitete sich Hoffnung aus. Hoffnung, dass sie ihre Geliebte eines Tages wiedersehen würde. Und die Hoffnung darauf, dass es, wenn es so weit sein würde, nicht auf der anderen Seite des Schlachtfelds wäre.«

THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING FANTASY TRILOGY¿Praise for THE ENDING FIRE trilogy¿'Epic in scope, its worldbuilding as intricate as filigree. THE FINAL STRIFE sings of rebellion, love, and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny, following three women whose journeys will keep you gripped to the last' Samantha Shannon, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE'Epic, gripping, and searing' Sue Lynn Tan, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESS'A game-changing new voice in epic fantasy' Tasha Suri, author of THE JASMINE THRONEFOR REBELLION TO IGNITE, SOMETHING MUST BURN.The Wardens' Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against the wardens. Sylah and Hassa must navigate the politics of this new world, all the while searching for Anoor.Across the sea, the Blood Forged prepare for war, requesting aid from other governments. Jond's role as major general sees him training their soldiers for combat, but matters of the heart will prove to be the hardest battlefield.The Zalaam celebrate the arrival of the Child of Fire, heralding the start of the final battle. Anoor's doubts are eclipsed by the powers of her new god. Soon the Zalaam set off on their last voyage - and few expect to return.MORE PRAISE FOR THE TRILOGY SETTING THE WORLD ALIGHT:'By toggling between key points of view, El-Arifi grants readers a dramatic bird's-eye view of both an unraveling world and the indomitable spirits of the women embroiled in its maelstrom. This is a knockout' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred)'Unmissable' Andrea Stewart, author of THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER'Featuring a love triangle, an enemies to lovers arc, and plenty of intrigue, this read will have you running the full gamut of emotions' HUFFINGTON POST'Full of rich, vivid world-building with political intrigue and characters you can't help but root for. I loved it' Christina Sweeney-Baird, author of THE END OF MEN'Epic fantasy turned on its head in the most compelling way imaginable. A heroine with bite, a supporting cast of flawed but deeply human characters, and world building that is raw, unforgiving and richly textured, THE FINAL STRIFE is the real deal. El-Arifi is a bold new voice in epic fantasy and I cannot wait to read more of her work' Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of CINDERELLA IS DEAD'A rip-roaring read!' Taran Matharu, author of the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling DRAGON RIDER

Dieser atemberaubende Roman erzählt das Leben der ehemals mächtigsten Frau der Welt: Kleopatra, die letzte altägyptische Königin, war eine Pharaonin, Ehefrau, Mutter - und eine Herrscherin mit unermesslicher Macht. Ihr Tod ist legendenumwoben, ihr Leben sagenhaft. Mit gerade einmal 19 Jahren besteigt sie nach dem Tod ihres Vaters den Thron eines Weltreichs, nicht ahnend, welche ungeheuerlichen Herausforderungen von diesem Moment an ihr Leben bestimmen sollten. Bestsellerautorin Saara El-Arifi erzählt das Leben der Kleopatra jetzt erstmals aus ihrer eigenen Sicht: ein einzigartiges Leseabenteuer und ein Manifest von Macht, Liebe und dem unbezwingbaren Geist einer wahren Königin, die sich den Zwängen ihrer Zeit widersetzte. <BR>"Bezaubernd, klug und revolutionär- dies ist El-Arifis Meisterwerk." R. F. Kuang"Saara El-Arifis üppiger Weltentwurf und ihre lyrische Prosa verleihen Kleopatra eine Menschlichkeit, Würde, Kraft und Unabhängigkeit, die auf jeder Seite hell aufleuchten." Jennifer Saint"Mit ihrem unerschrockenen Blick auf Kleopatras Leben und Vermächtnis hebt El-Arifi sie aus der Vergangenheit, begegnet ihr mit tiefem Mitgefühl und befreit sie vom Urteil der Männer." Samantha Shannon"Ein sensationelles Werk historischer Erzählkunst." Hannah Kaner"Ein so lebendiges und immersives Leseereignis, dass man das Gefühl hat, körperlich an Kleopatras Seite zu stehen und alles mitzuerleben." Elodie Harper"Lebendig ausgearbeitet und kunstvoll entfaltet - Kleopatra ist so erkenntnisreich wie fesselnd. Eine längst überfällige neue Sichtweise." Kat Dunn"Dieses Buch verschlingt einen von der ersten Seite an und lässt einen atemlos zurück." Kate Dylan"Fesselnd und tief bewegend." A. S. Webb"Dieser Roman macht Saara El-Arifi zu einer wichtigen Stimme ihrer Generation - sie lässt Geschichten, die vom Staub der Zeit verschüttet wurden, in strahlender Lebendigkeit auferstehen." Amy McCulloch<BR>

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Exquisite fantasy, with a complex, mysterious, and sumptuous world of elves, fae, and gloriously compelling romance - so enthralling, it has wrapped its magic around my heart and set it alight' HANNAH KANER, bestselling author of Godkiller'A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion' SAMANTHA SHANNON, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree'A devastatingly romantic and breathtaking fantasy [...] this book is unforgettable' TASHA SURI, award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne'A layered romantasy novel that interrogates the nature of legends through non-stop plot twists'Good HousekeepingDIVIDED BY BLOOD. IMPRISONED BY FATE. BOUND BY DESIRE.WELCOME TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE.Yeeran is a warrior in the elven army and has known nothing but violence her whole life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to make a living as a diviner, seeking prophecies of a better future.When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran's exile from the Elven lands, they are both forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders. There they encounter the impossible: the fae court.The fae haven't been seen for a millennium. But now Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their seductive world - torn between their loyalty to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts...DISCOVER THE DEVASTATINGLY ROMANTIC FANTASY READERS ARE GIVING FIVE STARS - AND THEIR HEARTS...'A stunning new spin on fae that will leave you gasping ... an epic romance that's brimming with heart'KATE DYLAN, bestselling author of Mindwalker'The most imaginative take on a steamy faerie court I've read in forever'LAURA STEVEN, award-winning author of The Society for Soulless Girls

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Epic in scope, its worldbuilding as intricate as filigree,THE FINAL STRIFE sings of rebellion, love, and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny'Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREEThe empire is ruled by blood: red-blooded Embers, blue-blooded Dusters and clear-blooded Ghostings. All will be shed in the coming battle for power.The Aktibar - a set of trials held every ten years to find the next Ember rulers of the Empire - is about to begin.All Embers can join but it requires great skill to win.Sylah was destined to become Warden of Strength, forged as a weapon to change the Empire from within. Those dreams of a better future turned to dust when her family were brutally murdered.But Sylah wasn't made to sparkle, she was born to burn. And as the trials draw near it's time for her to decide...will she rule the Empire or destroy it?

THE SPELLBINDING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, FAEBOUND'Engrossing [...] You'll definitely want more.'Good HousekeepingRETURN TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE...Betrayed by destiny.Cursed by love.Bound by hope.Yeeran and Lettle are no longer prisoners to the fae court, but now they're bound by the shackles of their hearts ...Yeeran was born for war but is unprepared for love. She has left her new lover, the Queen of the fae, to return to her homeland, only to find that her former lover now threatens war against the fae.Left behind, her sister Lettle is determined to break the curse that binds the fae to their realm. When a stranger appears in the city, Lettle is convinced he's the key. But the Fates that once spoke to her have fallen silent.Can Lettle and Yeeran discover the secret behind the curse - and unite these two worlds before they destroy each other?Return to the intoxicating world of the fae in the seductive sequel to the No. 1 Sunday Timesbestselling Faebound.PRAISE FOR THE FAEBOUND TRILOGY:'A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion' SAMANTHA SHANNON'Faeboundis going to be your new obsession'Glamour'A layered romantasy'Good Housekeeping'Exquisite fantasy' HANNAH KANER'A stunning new spin on fae that will leave you gasping ... an epic romance that's brimming with heart'KATE DYLAN, bestselling author of Mindwalker'The most imaginative take on a steamy faerie court I've read in forever'LAURA STEVEN, award-winning author of The Society for Soulless Girls'Immersive, inclusive, and impressive'THEA GUANZON, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars'A stunning, gripping addition to the romantasy genre'LENA JEONG, author of And Break the Pretty Kings'Faebound will ensnare you while sweeping you off your feet'CARI THOMAS, Sunday Timesbestselling author of Threadneedle'Joyously imagined and passionately told'CATRIONA SILVEY, author of Meet Me In Another Life'Ambitious, brutal, seductive'KAT DUNN, author of Bitterthorn'Epic in scope, and imagination' EHIGBOR OKUSUN, Sunday Timesbestselling author of The Tainted Blood Duology'Seductive, dangerous, and sexy as hell!'A. Y. CHAO, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal

Band 2 der magischen Battle of the Drumfire-Trilogie über zwei Schwestern, gefangen in der berauschenden Welt der Fae, in der Liebe und Tod gefährlich nah beieinanderliegenYeerans Weg führt sie aus dem Exil zurück zu ihrem Elfenvolk, wo sie auf Salawa trifft, das Oberhaupt und zugleich ihre ehemalige Geliebte. Ungläubig lauscht diese Yeerans Bericht über das Reich der Fae, begleitet sie aber schließlich nach Mosima. Doch kann Yeeran ihr trauen?Lettle und Rayan befinden sich währenddessen bei den Fae, wo sie nur knapp einem Attentat entkommen und ihrerseits die Flucht ergreifen. Das Schicksal führt Lettle und Yeeran wieder zueinander. Gemeinsam schwören sie, den Fluch der Fae zu brechen, um diese vor dem Untergang zu bewahren. Die Schwestern müssen sich zwischen Liebe und Pflichterfüllung entscheiden, während der Krieg zwischen den Fae und den Elfen ihre Welt für immer mehr zu verschlingen droht.»Die Fae waren so, wie er erwartet hatte: furchterregend, mächtig und verführerisch.«»Auch wenn unsere Glut erloschen und deine Trommel verstummt ist, werde ich mich an die Melodie deines Liedes erinnern, jetzt und für alle Zeit.«<BR>

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Exquisite fantasy, with a complex, mysterious, and sumptuous world of elves, fae, and gloriously compelling romance - so enthralling, it has wrapped its magic around my heart and set it alight' HANNAH KANER, bestselling author of Godkiller'A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion' SAMANTHA SHANNON, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree'A devastatingly romantic and breathtaking fantasy [...] this book is unforgettable' TASHA SURI, award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne'A layered romantasy novel that interrogates the nature of legends through non-stop plot twists'Good HousekeepingDIVIDED BY BLOOD. IMPRISONED BY FATE. BOUND BY DESIRE.WELCOME TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE.Yeeran is a warrior in the elven army and has known nothing but violence her whole life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to make a living as a diviner, seeking prophecies of a better future.When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran's exile from the Elven lands, they are both forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders. There they encounter the impossible: the fae court.The fae haven't been seen for a millennium. But now Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their seductive world - torn between their loyalty to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts...DISCOVER THE DEVASTATINGLY ROMANTIC FANTASY READERS ARE GIVING FIVE STARS - AND THEIR HEARTS...'A stunning new spin on fae that will leave you gasping ... an epic romance that's brimming with heart'KATE DYLAN, bestselling author of Mindwalker'The most imaginative take on a steamy faerie court I've read in forever'LAURA STEVEN, award-winning author of The Society for Soulless Girls

An enthralling, groundbreaking reimagining of an iconic queen, from the #1 Sunday Timesbestselling author'Enchanting, smart, and subversive - El-Arifi's masterpiece' R. F. KUANG'Lush world-building and lyrical prose burn brightly on every page' JENNIFER SAINT'Addictive and entertaining' STYLIST'An extraordinary achievement' SAMANTHA SHANNON*Limited Collector's Edition featuring foiled board design and designed endpapers available to the first print run only whilst supplies last*-----------------------------------------------YOU KNOW MY NAME.BUT YOU DO NOT KNOW ME.Your historians call me seductress, but I was ever in love's thrall.Your playwrights speak of witchcraft, but my talents came from the gods themselves.Your poets sing of my bloodlust, but I was always protecting my children.How wilfully they refuse to concede that a woman could be powerful, strategic, divinely blessed to rule.Death will silence me no longer.This is not the story of how I died. But how I lived.From one of the most remarkable and acclaimed storytellers of her generation, the #1 bestselling author of FAEBOUND and THE FINAL STRIFE, this epic and groundbreaking new novel shows us Cleopatra on her own terms.

Sylah sogna di rovesciare la crudele tirannia dell'élite dal sangue rosso che opprime l'impero accendendo la scintilla di una rivoluzione. Ma il suo sogno si infrange il giorno in cui tutta la sua famiglia viene assassinata. Anoor è figlia di una delle donne più potenti dell'impero, ma è sempre stata trattata come una nullità dall'unica persona che conta per lei, sua madre. Quando incontra Sylah, sente accendersi un fuoco che potrebbe divorare l'intero regno, e i loro cuori. Hassa appartiene alla casta degli schiavi e sa bene cosa vuol dire essere invisibili. Ma l'invisibilità ha i suoi vantaggi: può nascondere il più pericoloso dei segreti, in grado di far scoppiare la rivoluzione. Quando Sylah, Anoor e Hassa uniscono le loro forze, l'incendio divampa e il sangue inizia a scorrere. Le tre ragazze sono solo granelli di sabbia, ma capaci di scatenare una tempesta.