Dark Fantasy

Wenn dein Tod erst der Anfang ist und im Vorhof zur Hölle die Liebe lauert'Das verratene Herz' ist der Auftakt der Pageturner-Trilogie 'Empire of Sins and Souls' von Bestseller-Autorin Beril Kehribar: Dark Romantasy mit einem morally gray cast und einer Heldin, für die der Tod nicht das Ende ist.Zoé Durand ist eine Sünderin. Eine Lügnerin, eine Prostituierte und eine berüchtigte Diebin. Nach einer schicksalhaften Nacht muss sie sich einen weiteren Titel auf ihre Liste schreiben: Mörderin. Kein Wunder, dass sie sich nach ihrer Hinrichtung in Xanthia wiederfindet, der letzten Station vor den Toren der Hölle. Plötzlich sieht Zoé sich hungrigen Xathyr ausgesetzt, die nach den Sünden in ihrem Blut gieren. Da kommt es gerade recht, dass der attraktive Xathyr-Graf Alexei ihr einen Pakt anbietet: Sie soll drei Relikte für ihn stehlen - im Gegenzug für ihre Freiheit. Doch gerade, als Zoé denkt, sie hätte Xanthias gefährlichste Dämonen schon kennengelernt, taucht der dunkle Prinz Kaspar auf - Alexeis größter Feind und jener Xathyr, vor dem der ganze Hof in Angst lebt. Zoé ist von Kaspars Schatten gleichermaßen abgestoßen und fasziniert. Noch ahnt sie nicht, dass sie weder Kas noch Alexei vertrauen sollte ...Diese Tropes sind enthalten (Auswahl):- strangers to lovers- emotional scars- Touch her and die / Touch her and I kill you!- Who did this to you?Spicy Fantasy mit Gothic-Touch für eine erwachsene ZielgruppeBeril Kehribar ist die Bestseller-Autorin der düsteren New-Adult-Dilogie 'Schattenthron'. Mit 'Empire of Sins and Souls' hat sie eine Fantasy-Liebesroman-Trilogie voller Intrigen, Geheimnisse, blutrünstiger Dämonen und sexy Höllenfürsten geschrieben.Die Dark-Romantasy-Geschichte geht weiter in 'Empire of Sins and Souls 2: Das gestohlene Herz' und wird abgeschlossen in 'Empire of Sins and Souls 3: Das zerrissene Herz'.'Düster, sinnlich, herzzerreißend. Ich konnte das Buch gar nicht aus der Hand legen.' - Carina Schnell 'Dieses Buch lebt von düsterer Romantik und einem tragisch-schönen Erzählton vor seiner bitterbösen Kulisse. Ich bin hoffnungslos verliebt!' - Juli DorneDiese Trilogie beinhaltet Themen, die bei manchen Menschen ungewollte Reaktionen auslösen können. Bitte achtet daher auf die Liste mit sensiblen Inhalten, die wir im Buch zur Verfügung stellen.

- 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 RECORD-BREAKING DEBUT AND INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***A stunning collector's edition and the perfect book for any dark fantasy lover.'A work of quite staggering ambition. Detailed world-building, intricate plot, Gothic claustrophobia, wraps the readers in its dark embrace' Daily Mail'Very readable' GuardianIn a world ruled by necromancers, a woman with missing memories threatens the dark order that keeps her captive - and the man sent to break her. Gothic in tone, epic in scope - this debut is destined to become a modern classic.Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner - of war and of her own fractured mind. The Resistance is crushed, her allies dead, her abilities suppressed.The world she knew is gone.Paladia's corrupt guild families and their necromancer overlords, aided by vile undead creatures now rule - and hold Helena captive.Resistance records claim she was a healer of little importance. Yet, Helena's inexplicable memory loss makes her enemies wonder: Is she truly insignificant, or do her missing memories conceal the Resistance's final secret?To uncover the truth, Helena is delivered into the hands of the High Reeve - Paladia's most feared and merciless necromancer.Trapped on his crumbling estate, she must fight to protect what remains of herself and unearth the secrets buried in her mind, her prison, and her captor . . . whatever the cost.'A superb dark fantasy novel set in a war torn world of black magic and alchemy' SunThis stunning special edition hardcover boasts a deluxe jacket with gold foil on the front, a vibrant full-colour illustration on the back, beautifully designed endpapers, a gold foil case stamp, and striking black-and-white interior art by acclaimed artist Avendell.

#forbiddenlove #misunderstoodvillain #secondchanceAtemberaubender erster Band der DilogieHast du Angst vor deinem Schatten?Die 18-jährige Weberin Noréy lebt in einer Welt, in der die Menschen nichts mehr fürchten als ihre eigenen Schatten. Seit die Schattenbändiger die Macht über die Schattenwelt verloren haben, leben die Menschen dicht gedrängt und abgeriegelt in dunklen Städten. Als es den Schatten eines Tages gelingt, in die Stadt Arboressa einzudringen und Noréy dabei zusehen muss, wie ihr Vater und ihr Bruder ermordet werden, machen die Gardisten nicht nur Jagd auf die Schattenwesen, sondern auch auf alle Zeugen des Überfalls. Noréy schwebt plötzlich in tödlicher Gefahr. Es ist der Krieger Torik, der sie schließlich an die geheime Schule für Schattenmagierin Sicherheit bringt, wo sie den attraktiven Jahor kennenlernt ... und von einem anderen geheimnisvollen jungen Mann träumt. Was Noréy noch nicht ahnt: In ihr schlummert die Gabe, die Schatten aufzuhalten und das zerfallene Königreich zu einen.

Kamille, Kirstine, Victoria und Malou haben nach zwei aufregenden Jahren im magischen Internat Rosenholm herausgefunden, wer die junge Trine vor Jahrzehnten getötet und als Geist in ein wurzelloses Dasein verbannt hat. Aber ihre heikle Mission ist noch lange nicht vorbei: Die Mädchen wollen den Mörder überführen und ihn dazu bringen, für sein Verbrechen zu sühnen. Doch schon bald dämmert ihnen, dass die Geheimnisse unter Rosenholms Mauern noch viel dunkler sind, als sie sich vorzustellen vermögen, und dass sich keine von ihnen sicher fühlen kann. Stück für Stück müssen sie das Rätsel um die "Nachtschatten" lösen, bevor es zu spät ist ...

The Creators did not expect their beloved dragons to sail skyward upon their end. To curl into balls just beyond gravity's grip, littering the sky with tombstones. With moons. They certainly did not expect them to fall. As a valued Elding Blade of the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve's job is to kill. To complete orders and never get caught. When a renowned bounty hunter is employed by The Crown to capture a member of the Ath, Raeve's world is turned upside down. Blood spills, hearts break, and Raeve finds herself at the mercy of the Guild of Nobles-a group of dual-beaded elementals who intend to turn her into a political statement. Only death will set her free. Crushed beneath a mourning weight, Kaan Vaegor took the head of a king and donned his melted crown. Now on a tireless quest to assuage the never-ebbing ache in his chest, his hunt for a moonshard lures him into the belly of Gore's notorious prison where he stumbles upon something that rips apart his perception of reality. A shackled miracle with eyes full of rage and blood on her hands. The echo of the past sings louder than the Creators themselves, and even Raeve can't ignore the truths blaring at her from a warmer, happier time. However. There's more to this song than meets the eye, and some truths ... They're too poisonous to swallow. When the Moon Hatched is a fast-paced fantasy romance for fans of witty banter and strong, sassy protagonists. Beneath the cover is an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages.

»Manchmal jedoch kam es vor, dass die Verlassenen von ihren Seelenverwandten träumten und sie in anderen Umgebungen, gar Welten sahen. Sie verbrachten Zeit mit ihnen, konnten jedoch nie wirklich zusammen sein. Dieses Schicksal war allgemein als ¿Seelenwanderung¿ bekannt.« Dina führt zwei Leben. Tagsüber arbeitet sie in dem Archiv einer geschichtsträchtigen Kleinstadt, nachts flüchtet sie sich in ihre Träume. In der Sicherheit ihres Bettes kann ihr nichts passieren ¿ bis sie in Nadiraan aufwacht, wo sie beinahe von einem Rudel Wölfe getötet und als Sklavin verkauft wird. Beide Male rettet sie Quirin, der General des Königs. Dina muss erkennen, dass dies kein Traum ist, sondern die bittere Realität. Ehe sie sich versieht, findet sie sich in einem Netz aus Intrigen wieder, in dessen Zentrum Quirin steht, zu dem sie eine unerklärliche Verbindung spürt. Doch Quirins Herz ist bereits vergeben: an seinen besten Freund Marian, zu dem sich Dina ebenfalls hingezogen fühlt. Ungeachtet ihrer verwirrenden Gefühle für die beiden Männer, beschließt Dina, an Quirins Seite dem bevorstehenden Krieg entgegenzutreten. Aber der Verrat lauert an jeder Ecke und könnte Tausende Tote einfordern ¿

From the author of Nocticadia comes a spellbinding gothic dark fantasy about a shunned woman who is forced beyond the mortal realm's forbidden boundary, into a terrifying world of cursed souls and grotesque creatures - perfect for fans of Rachel Gillig, Devney Perry and Kaylie Smith.____________Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods...There are whispers of what lurks in Witch Knell, the forest where sinners perish. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what's taken is never returned. Only the banished dare to approach.Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to enter the misty labyrinth, but tragedy forces her beyond the archway of bones into a dark, fantastical world. There dwells Zevander Rydainn, the cursed lord of Eidolon-a cold-blooded assassin-tasked with hiding her from the magehood that seeks her death.Zevander must protect Maevyth, whose blood can break his curse. But his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything.Including himself.

Discover the gripping enemies-to-lovers romantasy that is taking BookTok by storm, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Jennifer L Armentrout and Stephanie Garber.<BR><BR>'A scorching romance' Olivia Rose Darling, Fear the Flames<BR>'It wouldn't be a surprise if this follows in the hallowed halls of Sarah J Maas' Inews<BR><BR>I WOULD TURN THE WORLD TO DARKNESS FOR YOU<BR><BR>In a world ruled by the Stars, cruel and merciless gods, Elara has been cursed by fate.<BR><BR>A prophecy promises she will fall for a Star, but that it will kill them both.<BR><BR>Yet when the Star of Wrath and War descends to hunt Elara, the neighbouring kingdom sees an opportunity to take her from her home, the Kingdom of Night, to Helios, Kingdom of Light. Where she strides straight into the arms of an enemy prince.<BR><BR>There, Elara is forced to either let Prince Lorenzo train her into a weapon worthy of battling against the tyrannical reign of the Stars, or to accept her fate.<BR><BR>But there are shadows even within the Kingdom of Light - and they threaten to reveal the darkness in Lorenzo's past and the ancient magic that slumbers in Elara's veins.<BR><BR>And with it all, the undeniable, star-crossed pull between them...<BR><BR>Tropes:<BR>*Enemies to lovers*<BR>*He falls first*<BR>*Fated Mates*<BR>*Betrayal*<BR>*Slow burn romance*<BR>*Touch-her-and-I'll-kill-you*<BR><BR>Readers are already calling this the fantasy phenomenon of 2024!<BR>'I loved every single thing about this book'<BR>'One of my all-time favourite romantasies - ever'<BR>'5 beautiful stars!'<BR>'I AM SCREAMING over this book! PLEASE GO READ IT!'<BR>'This book deserves so much hype. god tier'<BR><BR>Let the magic continue. Pre-order the sequel, FALLEN STARS, out November 2025

'Thick fog, shifting alliances and clever magic make the perfect backdrop for a sweeping romance - One Dark Window is enthralling from beginning to shocking end' Hannah Whitten, bestselling author of For the WolfELSPETH NEEDS A MONSTER. THE MONSTER MIGHT BE HER.An ancient, mercurial spirit is trapped inside Elspeth Spindle's head - she calls him the Nightmare. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic.When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, she is thrust into a world of shadow and deception. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to cure the town of Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. As the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a gothic fantasy romance about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom.Praise for One Dark Window:'An enchanting tale with sharp claws and teeth - Gillig's prose will pull you in and won't let you sleep. Pulse-pounding, darkly whimsical and aglow with treacherous magic, One Dark Window is everything I love in fantasy and more' Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic'An evocative tale of romance, mystery and alluring monsters, told in beautifully lush prose' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge'The steamy romance that emerges between Elspeth and Ravyn delights' Publishers Weekly'A beautifully dark fairy tale of blood, rage and bitter choice, that whisked me away to mist-wreathed woods ripe with romance and menace' Davinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer

***DON'T MISS VICTORIA AVEYARD'S BRAND-NEW PIRATE FANTASY SERIES TEMPEST*** The Hunger Games meets the X-Men in this internationally bestselling YA fantasy series soon to be a major TV show from the producers of Divergent directed by and starring Elizabeth Banks . . . __________________ALL WILL BURN . . .Mare is a prisoner, powerless without her lightning, tormented by her mistakes. She lives at the mercy of a boy she once loved, a boy made of lies and betrayal.Maven is a king, continuing to weave his web in an attempt to maintain control over his country - and his prisoner. But while Mare remains trapped in the palace, the remnants of the rebellion are organising and expanding. As they prepare for war, no longer able to linger in the shadows, Cal - the exiled prince with his own claim on Mare's heart - will stop at nothing to bring her back.__________________ Read the RED QUEEN series in full: Book 1: RED QUEEN Book 2: GLASS SWORD Book 3: KING'S CAGE Book 4: WAR STORM Novellas collection: BROKEN THRONE And don't miss the Sunday Times-bestselling REALM BREAKER series: Book 1: REALM BREAKER Book 2: BLADE BREAKER Book 3: FATE BREAKER

Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth.Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power - the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring - the ring that rules them all - which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.Now published again in B format, J.R.R. Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail.

'Thea Guanzon's talent is limitless, and she is the kind of writer that comes around once in a generation. Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars trilogy.'Ali Hazelwood, New York Timesbestselling author of The Love HypothesisTwo hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this Sunday Times bestselling follow-up to the The Hurricane Wars.After a lifetime of war, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric's willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign.But a greater threat is rising - the Moonless Dark, a cataclysmic magical event that could devour everything. Only Alaric and Talasyn can stop it.For Alaric, helping Talasyn save their world from this disaster is a mere preface to his father's more sinister schemes. But Talasyn is a burning flame in the darkness, tempting both his loyalties and his desires.The Hurricane Wars aren't over. It's time to choose what - and who - to fight for.Praise for The Hurricane Wars:'[M]y newest obsession'Kerri Maniscalco'[W]ill leave you burning long before the last page descends' Ehigbor Okosun'This book made me GIDDY!' Katee Robert'I'm obsessed' Hannah Whitten'Simply unputdownable' HuffPost'[W]ill likely obsess fantasy romance fans everywhere' Paste Magazine

The giant metal man has stood for hundreds of years, head tilted back, mouth open. All the dead of the town are disposed of this way, carried up the long, staircase that winds around him and tipped in. At his toe emerges the Bitters, the lifeblood of the town, keeping them healthy and prosperous as the sick and needy come to buy and drink. McNubbin is a happy man with all he wants in life. He's carried the bodies up since he was 14, a worthwhile, respected job. But when he notices broken girl after broken girl, he can't stay quiet, and speaking up will change his perfect life. Shirley Jackson award-winner Kaaron Warren has lived in Melbourne, Sydney, Fiji and Canberra. She has five novels in print, including the The Grief Hole, Slights and Tide of Stone, and seven short story collections, including Cemetery Dance Selects, an eBook. She is a past Guest of Honor at Stokercon and the World Fantasy Convention.

***DON'T MISS VICTORIA AVEYARD'S BRAND-NEW PIRATE FANTASY SERIES TEMPEST***The Hunger Games meets the X-Men in this internationally bestselling YA fantasy series soon to be a major TV show from the producers of Divergent directed by and starring Elizabeth Banks . . . __________________I WAS BORN TO KILL A KING, TO END A REIGN OF TERROR BEFORE IT CAN EVER TRULY BEGIN . . .If there's one thing Mare Barrow knows, it's that she's different.Mare's blood is Red - the colour of common folk - but her Silverblood ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court is desperate to control over all else.Pursued by the vengeful Silver king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other defectors to join the rebellion.But she is soon led down a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying so hard to defeat.__________________Readers love the RED QUEEN series:'Will grab you from the first page, and you'll be unable to put it down, right until the bitter end . . . You will feel all the feels. You will rage. You will cry. You will even laugh. You'll love characters even more, get to know new ones, and dread leaving the world yet again' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Breathtaking . . . Each chapter is flawless. There doesn't seem to a wasted line, or word for that matter!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I chose this book over sleep more than once . . . It really did have me pumped full of adrenaline at 2am unable to put it down' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐__________________ Read the RED QUEEN series in full: Book 1: RED QUEEN Book 2: GLASS SWORD Book 3: KING'S CAGE Book 4: WAR STORM Novellas collection: BROKEN THRONE And don't miss the Sunday Times-bestselling REALM BREAKER series: Book 1: REALM BREAKER Book 2: BLADE BREAKER Book 3: FATE BREAKER

The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron.The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien's world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part. The tales of The Silmarillion are set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor.Included in the book are several shorter works. The Ainulindale is a myth of the Creation and in the Valaquenta the nature and powers of each of the gods is described. The Akallabeth recounts the downfall of the great island kingdom of Númenor at the end of the Second Age and Of the Rings of Power tells of the great events at the end of the Third Age, as narrated in The Lord of the Rings.This pivotal work features the revised, corrected text and includes, by way of an introduction, a fascinating letter written by Tolkien in 1951 in which he gives a full explanation of how he conceived the early Ages of Middle-earth.

A LIBRARY READS PICK!<BR><BR>Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of The Poet Empress, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent & the Wings of Night, The Song of Achilles and She Who Became the Sun. <BR><BR>Wei Yin is desperate. After the fifth death of a sibling, with her family and village on the brink of starvation, she will do anything to save those she loves. <BR><BR>Even offer herself as concubine to the cruel, dissolute heir of the blood-gutted Azalea House-where poetry magic is power, but women are forbidden to read. <BR><BR>But in a twist of fate, the palace now stands on the knife-edge of civil war, with Wei trapped in its center. . . with a violent prince. <BR><BR>To save herself and the nation, she must survive the dangers of court, learn to read in secret, and compose the most powerful spell of all. A ballad of love. . . and death.<BR><BR>The Poet Empress is an epic fantasy that explores darker themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for all readers. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book.

Auf der Jagd nach der Erbin des Königreichs, einer Verräterin und einer verbotenen LiebeVerena, alias Nyra, ist die verlorene Prinzessin von Marmoris. Damit ist sie genau der Schlüssel zum Sieg, den Dacre und seine Verbündeten die ganze Zeit gesucht haben. Aber sie hat ihre Identität bis zuletzt vor allen verborgen und ist untergetaucht, seitdem sie weiß, dass sie entlarvt wurde. Nun sind alle Rebellen auf der Suche nach ihr, nicht nur Dacre. An der Spitze der Jagd jedoch steht sein Vater, der Verena um jeden Preis finden will. Und wenn Dacre überhaupt eine Chance haben will, sich seiner widersprüchlichen Gefühle für Verena klar zu werden - und sie vielleicht sogar zu retten - muss er sie vor seinem Vater finden. Selbst wenn sie die Verräterin ist, für die er sie immer gehalten hat, kann er doch nicht vergessen, wie sehr sie ihn in seinem Innersten berührt hat.Intensiv, morally grey und voller Leidenschaft: The Hunted Heir entführt die Leser*innen erneut in eine Welt, in der Liebe tödlich, Magie unberechenbar und Loyalität eine Illusion ist. Die Fortsetzung der knisternden Romantasy-Trilogie gibt es als veredeltes Hardcover mit Schutzumschlag, hochwertiger Goldprägung und Farbschnitt in der ersten Auflage. Nur solange der Vorrat reicht. Hunted Heirist der zweite Band der rasanten, dreiteiligen Romantasy-Serie von USA-Today-Bestseller-Autorin Holly Renee - eine Geschichte über Verrat und Geheimnisse und mit zwei Liebenden, die auf unterschiedlichen Seiten eines Kampfes um ein ganzes Königreich stehen.

Prepare for one hell of a journey...'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE'I devoured it' REDOne of the BBC's 25 best books of 20252025's most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R.F. Kuang.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and - inconveniently - in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she's going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That's if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?'Literary super-stardom doesn't seem too far out of her reach' THE HERALD'Mind-bending fantasy' GRAZIA

Special Silver Edition featuring sprayed edges, a book ribbon, a jacket with silver foil on the front and a design on the reverse, designed endpapers, a silver foil case stamp, and, from acclaimed artist Avendell, a black-and-white interior illustration.The book is printed on thin and durable paper of the highest quality, which remains brilliantly white and does not yellow over time. Its smooth texture provides a luxurious reading experience.'There's no one left for you to save.'Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner-of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed.In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia's new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers, whose vile undead creatures helped bring about their victory, holds Helena captive.According to Resistance records, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistance's final gambit?To uncover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helena's fight-to protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former self-is just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth, whatever the cost.In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy-and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.English Edition by Forever. The sticker on the cover is removable.