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A modern masterpiece, this is a classic Gothic thriller-fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Erin A. Craig, about doomed love, menacing ambition, and the ghosts that haunt us forever. In a manor by the sea, one sister is still cursed. Despite dreams of adventures far beyond the Salann shores, seventeen-year-old Verity Thaumas has remained at her family’s estate, Highmoor, with her older sister Camille, while their sisters have scattered across Arcannia. When their sister Mercy sends word that the Duchess of Bloem—wife of a celebrated botanist—is interested in having Verity paint a portrait of her son, Alexander, Verity jumps at the chance, but Camille won’t allow it. Forced to reveal the secret she’s kept for years, Camille tells Verity the truth one day: Verity is still seeing ghosts, she just doesn’t know it. Stunned, Verity flees Highmoor that night and—with nowhere else to turn—makes her way to Bloem. At first, she is captivated by the lush, luxurious landscape and is quickly drawn to charming, witty, and impossibly handsome Alexander Laurent. And soon, to her surprise, a romance . . . blossoms. But it’s not long before Verity is plagued with nightmares, and the darker side of Bloem begins to show through its sickly-sweet façade. . . .

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the critically-acclaimed author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes a mesmerizing and chilling fairy-talesque novel about Ellerie Downing, a young woman in a small town with monsters lurking in the trees and dark desires hidden in the shadows--in Amity Falls, nothing is more dangerous than a wish come true. Unique, enchanting, and haunting.--Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of the Cursebreaker series Sweet, dark, and complex as wildflower honey.--Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf Small Favors is an eerie fairytale that I couldn't put down.--Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching Ellerie Downing is waiting for something to happen. Life in isolated Amity Falls, surrounded by an impenetrable forest, has a predictable sameness. Her days are filled with tending to her family's beehives, chasing after her sisters, and dreaming of bigger things while her twin, Samuel, is free to roam as he wishes. Early town settlers fought off monstrous creatures in the woods, and whispers that the creatures still exist keep the Downings and their neighbors from venturing too far. When some townsfolk go missing on a trip to fetch supplies, a heavy unease settles over the Falls. Strange activities begin to plague the town, and as the seasons change, it's clear that something is terribly wrong. The creatures are real, and they're offering to fulfill the residents' deepest desires, however grand, for just a small favor. These seemingly trifling demands, however, hide sinister intentions. Soon Ellerie finds herself in a race against time to stop Amity Falls, her family, and the boy she loves from going up in flames.

Annaleigh lives a sheltered life at Highmoor, a manor by the sea, with her sisters and their father and stepmother. Once there were twelve, but loneliness fills the grand halls now that four of the girls' lives have been cut short. Each death was more tragic than the last - the plague, a plummeting fall, a drowning, a slippery plunge - and there are whispers throughout the surrounding villages that the family is cursed by the gods. Disturbed by a series of ghostly visions, Annaleigh becomes increasingly suspicious that her sisters' deaths were no accidents. The girls have been sneaking out every night to attend glittering balls, dancing until dawn in silk gowns and shimmering slippers, and Annaleigh isn't sure whether to try to stop them or to join their forbidden trysts. Because who - or what - are they really dancing with? When Annaleigh's involvement with a mysterious stranger who has secrets of his own intensifies, it's a race to unravel the darkness that has fallen over her family - before it claims her next. House of Salt and Sorrows is a spellbinding novel filled with magic and the rustle of gossamer skirts down long, dark hallways. Get ready to be swept away. -- From dust jacket

A collection of original contemporary love stories set during life in lockdown by some of today's most popular YA authors. Erin Craig "delivers" on a story about a new girl in town and the cute pizza delivery boy, Auriane Desombre captures our hearts with teens communicating through window signs, and Bill Konigsberg takes us along on daily walks with every step bringing us closer to love. There's flirting and romance from Rachael Lippincott, a tale of a determined girl with a mask-making business from Erin Hahn, and a music-inspired love connection from Sajni Patel. Brittney Morris turns enemies to lovers with the help of a balcony herb garden, Jennifer Yen writes an unconventional romance that starts outside a hospital, and Natasha Preston's teens discover each other--and their love story--in a storybook oak tree.Romantic, realistic, sweet and uplifting, TOGETHER, APART is a collection of finding love in unexpected places during an unprecedented time . . . each with the one thing we all want: a guaranteed happy ending.

“There once was a very foolish huntsman who lived at the heart of the Gravia Forest…”Hazel Trépas has always known she wasn’t like the rest of her many siblings. Born a thirteenth child and promised away to one of the gods, she spends her childhood waiting for her godfather—Merrick, the Dreaded End—to finally arrive.When he does, he tells Hazel her future. She will become a great healer, known throughout the kingdom for her precision and skill. To aid in her endeavors, Merrick blesses the young girl a gift.But all gifts come with a price…

Sedmnáctiletá Verity zůstala se sestrou Camille na Highmooru. Svých snů o tom, že se podívá i mimo jeho zdi se vzdala. Změní se to, když dostane zprávu od vévodkyně z Bloemu – manželka slavného botanisty si přeje, aby ji Verity navštívila a namalovala portrét jejího syna Alexandra. Verity po této příležitosti ihned skočí, ale Camille to odmítá. A protože Verity je odhodlaná nabídku přijmout, Camille nezbývá než jí prozradit tajemství – Verity stále vídá mrtvé, jen o tom neví. Šokovaná Verity z panství uteče. Protože však nemá kam se vydat – ocitne se právě na panství Bloem. Zprvu ji upoutá jedinečná bohatá krajina, a později i neuvěřitelně pohledný Alexander. Netrvá dlouho a rozvine se mezi nimi milostné pouto. Verity však začnou trápit noční můry a okouzlující fasádou Bloemu začne prosakovat jeho temné stránka… Doporučený věk 13+

Nichts ist gefährlicher als unerfüllte Wünsche! Ellerie lebt in einer kleinen Siedlung in den Bergen, die von undurchdringlichen Wäldern umgeben ist. Dort sollen einst Dämonen gelebt haben. Ellerie verbringt ihre Tage damit, die Bienenstöcke der Familie zu hüten und ihren Schwestern hinterherzujagen. Als der Winter naht, kommt es zu mehreren unerklärlichen Ereignissen. Bald wird klar, dass in den Wäldern tatsächlich Ungeheuer lauern. Und die Kreaturen bieten den Dorfbewohnern an, ihre geheimsten Wünsche zu erfüllen, wenn sie ihnen nur einen kleinen Gefallen erweisen … Um zu verhindern, dass alles, was sie liebt, zerstört wird, muss Ellerie sich den bösen Wesen in den Weg stellen. Sie wird den Wald betreten. Ein schauriges Märchen von der gefeierten Autorin des Bestsellers HAUS AUS SALZ UND TRÄNEN über eine Kleinstadt, in der Monster in den Bäumen lauern. Hannah Whitten: »Süß, dunkel und komplex wie Wildblumenhonig.« Alexis Henderson: »Düster, verträumt und unheimlich. Ich konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen.«

W nadmorskim pałacu mieszka dwanaście sióstr. Nie jest tajemnicą, że wszystkie są przeklęte… Kiedyś królewskie sale pałacu tętniły odgłosami przyjęć i gwarem rozmów. W całym budynku niósł się echem śmiech dwunastu pięknych sióstr, które nie wiedziały, co to ból i rozpacz. Teraz w pustych pokojach gości jedynie samotność, a ściany zamiast muzyki słyszą płacz. Z królewskiego domu uleciało wszelkie życie, a całą magię i piękno spowił mrok… Mimo żałoby w całym królestwie żyjące siostry wymykają się nocami z domu, aby tańczyć na tajemniczych balach. Annaleigh nie wie, czy powstrzymać bunt sióstr czy dać się ponieść własnym pragnieniom… Co, jeśli partnerem w tańcu okaże się zło? Czy dziewczyna złamie klątwę, czy to klątwa złamie ją? Wspaniała, przerażająca opowieść inspirowana klasyczną baśnią braci Grimm, pełna mroku i cudowności nie z tego świata. Poznaj nadmorski świat soli i łez i przekonaj się, czy dobro zawsze musi wygrywać ze złem. Na podstawie tej książki powstanie serial wyprodukowany przez twórców Upiornych opowieści po zmroku.

Annaleigh conduce una vita riservata e isolata a Highmoor nella residenza di famiglia sulle coste rocciose di Salten, con le sorelle, il padre e una matrigna. Un tempo erano dodici, ma ora un inquietante silenzio rimbomba nelle grandi stanze, dopo che quattro vite sono state interrotte. Ogni morte è stata più tragica della precedente: un'epidemia, una caduta fatale, un annegamento, un tuffo scivoloso... Mentre nei villaggi circostanti corre voce che la famiglia sia stata maledetta. Ossessionata da una serie di visioni spettrali, Annaleigh è sempre più convinta che le morti non siano state solo un incidente. Tutte le notti fino al sorgere del sole le sue sorelle partecipano di nascosto a balli scintillanti, strette in eleganti abiti di seta e scarpine luccicanti, e Annaleigh non sa se cercare di fermarle o unirsi ai loro appuntamenti segreti per scoprire cosa sta succedendo. Perché con chi, o con cosa, stanno davvero ballando? Quando il coinvolgimento di Annaleigh con un misterioso ed enigmatico sconosciuto si intensifica, dandole nuovi elementi per scoprire la verità sulla serie di scomparse che sta distruggendo la sua famiglia, inizia una corsa contro il tempo per sciogliere l'oscuro enigma che è caduto sulle sue sorelle, prima che venga rivendicata la prossima di loro.