Skye Evelyn Bücher

Mit farbig gestaltetem Buchschnitt – nur in limitierter Erstauflage der gedruckten Ausgabe (Lieferung je nach Verfügbarkeit) Elodie kommt aus Inophe, einem kleinen, armen Herzogtum, das seit Jahren von einer Dürre heimgesucht wird. Als Prinz Henry aus dem Königreich Aurea um ihre Hand anhält und Inophe Unterstützung verspricht, sagt sie sofort Ja. Doch nach der Hochzeit erfährt Elodie das dunkle Geheimnis Aureas: Die Königsfamilie hat einen Pakt mit einem Drachen geschlossen. Der Drache sorgt für ewigen Wohlstand, im Gegenzug werden ihm jedes Jahr drei Prinzessinnen geopfert – und Elodie ist als Nächste an der Reihe. Wenn sie ihr Leben und das Tausender anderer Frauen retten will, muss sich Elodie dem Drachen stellen … »Damsel« ist das Fantasy-Highlight auf Netflix – verfilmt nach einem Drehbuch von Dan Mazeau mit Millie Bobby Brown (»Stranger Things«) in der Hauptrolle!

Die talentierte Vika kann den Schnee beschwören und Asche in Gold verwandeln. Der Einzelgänger Nikolai kann durch Wände sehen und Brücken aus dünner Luft zaubern. Sie sind Magier – die beiden einzigen in Russland. Und erbitterte Gegner, denn nur einer von ihnen kann der neue Magier des Zaren werden. Der Verlierer muss sterben. Und so treten Vika und Nikolai im »Spiel der Krone« gegeneinander an, in dessen Verlauf sie sich gefährlich nahe kommen. Kann ihre Liebe den Verlauf des Spiels verändern und den Tod verhindern?

A memorable alternate history and a page-turner full of surprises. Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

The story follows twelve-year-old Gen, a foster child in New York, who uncovers her royal heritage as a long-lost princess of Raldonia. As she grapples with her newfound identity, she embarks on a quest to unravel a mystery that endangers the crown, blending elements of adventure and self-discovery.

Elodie never dreamed of a lavish palace or a handsome prince. Growing up in the famine-stricken realm of Inophe, her deepest wish was to help her people survive each winter. So when a representative from a rich, reclusive kingdom offers her family enough wealth to save Inophe in exchange for her hand in marriage, she accepts without hesitation. Swept away to the glistening kingdom of Aurea, she is quickly enchanted by the beauty of its people - and of its prince. But as Elodie begins the rituals to become an Aurean princess, the cracks in the kingdom's perfect veneer begin to show. Too late, she discovers that its wealth has been purchased at a heavy cost - each harvest season, Aurea sacrifices its princesses to the dragon powering its prosperity. And Elodie is next.This ancient arrangement has persisted for centuries, leading hundreds of women to their deaths. But those who came before her did not go quietly. Their blood pulses with power and memory, and a magic that holds the key to her survival. Forced to fight for her life, this damsel must use her wits to defeat a dragon, uncover Aurea's past, and save not only herself, but the future of her kingdom too.

A damsel in distress takes on the dragon herself in this epic twist on classic fantasy. Based on a screenplay by Dan Mazeau, this collaboration between a bestselling author and the team behind the upcoming Netflix film features a unique story. Elodie, raised in the famine-stricken realm of Inophe, dreams not of riches or romance but of helping her people survive. When a representative from the affluent kingdom of Aurea offers her family wealth in exchange for her hand in marriage, she agrees without hesitation. Upon arriving in Aurea, Elodie is charmed by its beauty and her betrothed, Prince Henry. However, as she prepares to become a princess, unsettling signs emerge: a mysterious woman in the castle tower, strange markings, and a procession of torches in the mountains. Elodie soon learns that Aurea’s prosperity comes at a terrible price—each harvest season, the kingdom sacrifices its princesses to a dragon, and she is next. This ancient tradition has claimed the lives of many women, but their spirits hold the key to Elodie's survival. With her life on the line, she must summon her courage and cleverness to confront the dragon, unravel Aurea’s dark history, and secure her own future and that of her new kingdom.

I may go by Sebastien now, but my name was originally Romeo. And hers was Juliet. It's a frosty fairytale of an evening in small-town Alaska when Helene and Sebastien meet for the first time. Except it isn't the first time. You already know that story, though it didn't happen quite as Shakespeare told it. To Helene, Sebastien is the flesh-and-blood hero of the love stories she’s spent her life writing. But Sebastien knows better—Helene is his Juliet, and their story has always been the same. He is doomed to find brief happiness with her over and over, before she dies, and he is left to mourn. Albrecht and Brigitta. Matteo and Amélie. Jack and Rachel. Marius and Cosmina. By any name, no matter where and when in time, the two of them are drawn together, and it always ends in tragedy. This time, Helene is determined that things will be different. But can these star-cross’d lovers forge a new ending to the greatest love story of all time?

A gorgeous time-travel romance, this retelling of Romeo and Juliet offers a fresh perspective on the iconic love story. It imagines the epilogue that the lovers never had, exploring how curses can turn into blessings. The narrative follows a writer yearning for a real-life happily ever after and a skeptical fisherman who doesn't believe in such notions, both discovering they are part of the timeless tale of The Hundred Loves of Juliet. Sebastien, once known as Romeo, and Helene, his Juliet, meet on a frosty evening, but this isn't their first encounter. Helene sees Sebastien as the hero of her stories, while he knows their tragic fate: they are destined to find fleeting happiness before her inevitable death. Throughout time, they are reborn in different forms—Albrecht and Brigitta, Matteo and Amelie, Jack and Rachel, Marius and Cosmina—always facing the same tragic end. Determined to change their fate, Helene seeks to rewrite their story. Readers are captivated by this moving tale of soulmates who always find their way back to each other, filled with themes of everlasting love, grief, and loss. This beautifully spun narrative is a must-read for anyone who enjoys sweeping romances with a hint of fantasy.

Suddenly, the stakes are higher and even more personal for Sora-not only must she stop a seemingly indestructible Prince Gin, but she must also unravel the secrets of ryuu magic before it is too late for nearly everyone she loves.