Mackenzi Lee creëert boeiende historische fantasy-romans die avontuur vakkundig verweven met een focus op minder bekende, maar belangrijke vrouwen uit de geschiedenis. Haar vertelstijl blinkt uit in het transporteren van lezers naar vervlogen tijdperken, waar ze fascinerende verhalen ontrafelt die de wereld hebben gevormd. Door haar werk te centreren rond gedurfde en inspirerende vrouwelijke figuren, viert Lee hun nalatenschap en benadrukt tegelijkertijd het belang van het vertellen van over het hoofd geziene verhalen. Haar schrijven is een getuigenis van de blijvende kracht van geschiedenis en de krachtige stemmen daarbinnen.
Starting in the fifth century BCE and continuing to the present, Lee introduces readers to bold and inspiring women who dared to step outside traditional gender roles of their time.
Return to the enchanting world of the Montague siblings in the finale to the bestselling series, featuring teenage Adrian Montague as he seeks his adult siblings, Monty and Felicity, whom he never knew existed. As the sole heir to his family's fortune, Adrian grapples with his father's high expectations, the grief of losing his mother, and his own mental health struggles, having been diagnosed with hysteria in his youth. A breakdown at his engagement party exposes his fears about being unfit to manage the Montague estate. To escape impending scandal, he embarks on a trip to the Caribbean to retrieve his mother's possessions, only to uncover another family secret: he has two siblings who vanished over a decade ago. Determined to reunite and pass the estate to them, Adrian hopes to win over Monty with promises of wealth. However, Monty refuses to return home, leading Adrian to persuade him to join a journey across the ocean in tribute to their mother. Upon arrival, they discover a clue among their mother's belongings pointing to a valuable artifact that could save them from a looming curse. Their quest takes them through the wild sugar fields of Barbados, the haunting streets of New Orleans, and mysterious uncharted islands, as they chase an infamous myth that could alter their fates forever.
The story delves into the transformation of Loki, Thor's adopted brother, exploring the events and motivations that led him down a dark path. As the narrative unfolds, readers will uncover the complexities of Loki's character, his struggles with identity, and the influences that shaped his villainous choices. This fresh series offers a deeper understanding of one of Marvel's most intriguing characters, blending action with emotional depth.
The narrative delves into the complex character of Bucky Barnes, known as the Winter Soldier, showcasing his struggles and evolution within the Marvel universe. The story highlights themes of identity, redemption, and the consequences of war, as Bucky navigates his past and present. As part of the Rebel and Renegade series, this installment promises to deepen readers' understanding of a beloved character while intertwining action and emotional depth.
"The queer teen historical you didn't know was missing from your life." -- Teen Vogue, on The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue In this funny and frothy novella that picks up where the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue leaves off, freshly minted couple Monty and Percy fumble through their first time together. Monty's epic grand tour may be over, but now that he and Percy are finally a couple, he realizes there is something more nerve-wracking than being chased across Europe: getting together with the person you love. Will the romantic allure of Santorini make his first time with Percy magical, or will all the anticipation and build-up completely spoil the mood? --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, Felicity Montague must use all her womanly wits and wiles to achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor—even if she has to scheme her way across Europe to do it. A must-have for fans of Mackenzi Lee’s extraordinary and Stonewall Honor-winning novel. A year after an accidentally whirlwind grand tour with her brother Monty, Felicity Montague has returned to England with two goals in mind—avoid the marriage proposal of a lovestruck suitor from Edinburgh and enroll in medical school. However, her intellect and passion will never be enough in the eyes of the administrators, who see men as the sole guardians of science. But then a window of opportunity opens—a doctor she idolizes is marrying an old friend of hers in Germany. Felicity believes if she could meet this man he could change her future, but she has no money of her own to make the trip. Luckily, a mysterious young woman is willing to pay Felicity’s way, so long as she’s allowed to travel with Felicity disguised as her maid. In spite of her suspicions, Felicity agrees, but once the girl’s true motives are revealed, Felicity becomes part of a perilous quest that leads them from the German countryside to the promenades of Zurich to secrets lurking beneath the Atlantic.
Vowing to make his yearlong escapade across Europe his last hurrah before taking over the family estate, Henry "Monty" Montague and his best friend Percy find themselves in the middle of a dangerous manhunt involving pirates and highwaymen
After the banishment of his only friend, the sorceress Amora, to Earth, a young Loki travels to nineteenth-century London to investigate a string of murders but finds much more than he expects.
"Following the instant success of New York Times best seller Loki: Where Mischief Lies, the second book in Mackenzi Lee's series that focuses on Marvel's most misunderstood characters will dig into the volatile relationship between teenage sisters Gamora and Nebula. In line with the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, this story takes place on a deteriorating planet being mined for its valuable resources. This is an action-packed yet heartfelt story that details a series of events forcing the two sisters to explore the source of their rivalry and where their loyalty truly lies"--
The second book in the hit series from New York Times best-selling author Mackenzi Lee!This three-book series explores the untapped potential and duality of heroism of popular characters in the Marvel Universe. The first book in the series, Loki: Where Mischief Lies, was an instant New York Times best seller and received two starred reviews!The relationship between teenage adopted sisters Gamora and Nebula is as volatile as ever. When they end up on a deteriorating planet being mined for its valuable resources, the two sisters are faced with a series of events that force them to explore the source of their rivalry-and where their loyalty truly lies. This action-packed yet sincere story will tug on the heartstrings of anyone who has ever had to learn how deeply weird and changeable trust can be.
