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Amanda Hocking

    July 12, 1984

    Amanda Hocking crafts compelling young adult narratives deeply influenced by pop culture and paranormal themes. Her prolific output includes numerous titles that have graced the New York Times Bestsellers list. Hocking is celebrated for her ability to weave fantastical worlds and supernatural elements into stories that resonate profoundly with young readers. Her skill in developing memorable characters and intricate plots solidifies her place as a significant voice in young adult fiction.

    Amanda Hocking
    Ice Kissed
    Crystal Kingdom
    Torn
    Trylle: the complete trilogy
    Ascend: A Trylle Novel
    Kanin: the complete chronicles
    • YA. FANTASY ROMANCE (TEENAGE). Discover the magical world of the Trylle, with the complete New York Times bestselling Kanin Chronicles trilogy - now in one volume. Bryn Aven is determined to gain status amongst the Kanin, the most powerful of the hidden tribes. But as a half-blood, winning respect is a huge challenge. Bryn's almost-human community distrusts people, and those from other tribes are almost as suspect. She has just one goal to get ahead: to join the elite guard protecting the Kanin royal family. And Bryn's vowed that nothing will stand in her way, not even a forbidden romance with her boss, Ridley Dresden. But her plans are put on hold when fallen hero Konstantin starts acting dangerously. Bryn loved him once, but now he's kidnapping Kanin children - stealing them from hidden placements within human families. She's sent to help stop him, but will she lose her heart in the process?. Ages 13+

      Kanin: the complete chronicles
      4.3
    • Duty-bound to marry her friend Tove in order to give the Trylle people their strongest king and queen in history, Wendy, a changeling troll princess, is torn between two other suitors, Finn and Loki.

      Ascend: A Trylle Novel
      4.2
    • Discover the magical world of the Trylle, with the complete New York Times bestselling Trylle trilogy - now in one volume. She must dare to be different to unlock the key to her past... When Wendy Everly was six, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. Eleven years later, Wendy discovers her mother was almost right. She's not the person she's always believed herself to be, and her whole life begins to unravel - all because of Finn Holmes. Finn is a darkly handsome newcomer and every encounter with him leaves her deeply shaken ... though it has more to do with her fierce attraction to him than she'd ever admit. He's also here to tell her the shocking truth: Wendy is a changeling who was switched at birth - and he's come to take her home. Now Wendy's about to journey to a magical world she never knew existed, one that's both beautiful and frightening. And she must leave her old life behind to discover who she's meant to become...

      Trylle: the complete trilogy
      4.1
    • Fantasy-roman. With Trylle, things are never as they seem. Wendy thought she finally understood who she was and what she wanted, but everything changes when the rival Vittra come after her. She's caught between two worlds, torn between love and duty, and she must decide what life she is meant to lead

      Torn
      4.1
    • Crystal Kingdom

      • 414 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Bryn's only ally against those who have taken over her kingdom is Konstantin, and despite knowing that he is too dangerous her heart tells her she can trust him, but as the entire troll world stands on the brink of war, the Trylle, specifically Finn Holmes, and Ridley, her first love, come to her aid.

      Crystal Kingdom
      4.1
    • The second novel in the Kanin trilogy, from the international bestseller Amanda Hocking.

      Ice Kissed
      4.0
    • Fate - the compelling sequel to My Blood Approves...Alice Bonham thinks she's finally found a balance in her life between the supernatural and real life with her brother Milo. Jack – her sorta vampire boyfriend – keeps her at arm’s length to keep her safe. As for his brother Peter… she’s not sure where he’s at, or what he wants with her. Worse still, she’s not even sure what she wants with Peter. When a tragedy happens, Alice finds herself struggling with a terrible choice. Her decision changes everything, and as it all spirals out of control, she has to wonder, will there ever be a place for her in this life?

      Fate
      4.0
    • HEART SHADOW THE VALKYRIE DUOLOGY

      • 768 pages
      • 27 hours of reading

      GAME OF THRONES MEETS BLADE RUNNER IN THIS YA FANTASY DUOLOGY INSPIRED BY NORSE MYTHOLOGY FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AMANDA HOCKING. Between the Blade and the Heart WHEN THE FATE OF THE WORLD IS AT STAKE, LOYALTIES WILL BE TESTED. As one of Odin's Valkyries, Malin's greatest responsibility is to slay immortals and return them to the underworld. But when she unearths a secret that could unravel the balance of all she knows, Malin along with her best friend and her ex-girlfriend must decide where their loyalties lie. And if helping the blue-eyed boy Asher enact his revenge is worth the risk—to the world and her heart. From the Earth to the Shadows SHE WILL SAVE THE WORLD OR DIE TRYING. While dealing with dark revelations about her life and her world, Malin Krigarie finds herself with new allies--and new enemies. Her quest for the truth leads her to places she never thought possible, and she's never been one to shy away from a fight. But for all her strength and determination, will it be enough to rescue the people she cares about and save the world before it's too late?

      HEART SHADOW THE VALKYRIE DUOLOGY
      3.9
    • When Wendy Everly was six years old her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her, and eleven years later Wendy learns that her mother was right and that she is actually a changeling troll, who, at the age of seventeen, must be returned to her rightful home

      Switched
      3.9
    • Frostfire

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Tracker Bryn Aven's goal of becoming a member of the elite King's Guard is threatened when she is sent to stop Konstantin, a fallen hero who she once secretly loved, who appears to be kidnapping changelings.

      Frostfire
      3.9
    • Elegy

      • 560 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      She must face the ultimate sacrifice to save the ones she loves. The epic finale to Amanda Hocking's Watersong series.

      Elegy
      3.9
    • The Morning Flower

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Welcome to a world in the shadow of our own, a fairy-tale land where the dangers are real . . . In this second book in the Omte Origins trilogy, Amanda Hocking creates a new adventure in her much-loved Trylle universe. Will she finally discover her true home? In the beautiful city of Merellä, Ulla, Pan and Eliana made an incredible discovery. Determined to learn more, they embark on a quest that takes them across the world, to find an ancient city that may hold the key to Ulla's heritage. But powerful enemies are close behind - and they're catching up fast. While Ulla and Pan race to unlock the past, they discover an earth-shattering secret. This will challenge everything they thought they knew about the troll world. And Eliana must make a difficult choice, with far-reaching consequences. As their enemies draw closer, even the strongest bonds of friendship will be tested. But will they break at last? 'Addictive' - Guardian on the Trylle trilogy 'Drew me in and kept me hooked' - Sunday Express on the Trylle trilogy The Morning Flower is the second book in the Omte Odyssey by Amanda Hocking.

      The Morning Flower
      3.8
    • Seventeen-year-old Alice Bonham's life feels out of control after she meets Jack. With his fondness for pink Chuck Taylors and New Wave hits aside, Jack's unlike anyone she's ever met.Then she meets his brother, Peter. His eyes pierce through her, and she can barely breathe when he's around. Even though he can't stand the sight of her, she's drawn to him.But falling for two very different guys isn't even the worst of her problems.Jack and Peter are vampires, and Alice finds herself caught between love and her own blood...

      My Blood Approves
      3.9
    • Gemma is facing the fight of her life. Cursed by beautiful but deadly sirens, her extraordinary powers have a terrifyingly dark side, and becoming human once more is proving her greatest challenge yet. As she struggles to break the curse, the sirens, Penn Lexi and Thea are determined to kill her before she can set herself free. Gemma's only allies are her sister, Harper, and Harper's boyfriend, Daniel. Together they must delve into their enemies' mythical pasts -- to discover their darkest secrets. But Penn has also set her sights on Daniel. Soon, the sirens threaten everything Gemma holds dear: her family, her friends, her life, and her relationship with Alex -- the only guy she has ever loved. Can she save herself and those she cares about before it is too late?

      Tidal
      3.8
    • Freeks

      • 387 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      In a world of magical visions and pyrokinesis, Mara just wants to have a normal life. But is that possible? Mara has become used to the extraordinary. Roaming from place to place with Gideon Davorin’s Traveling Carnival, she longs for an ordinary life where no one has the ability to levitate or predict the future. She gets her chance when the struggling sideshow sets up camp in the small town of Caudry and she meets a gorgeous local guy named Gabe. But before long, Mara realizes there’s a dark presence lurking in the town that’s threatening the lives of her friends. She has seven days to take control of a power she didn’t know she had in order to save everyone she cares about—and change the future forever.

      Freeks
      3.8
    • The Ever After

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      In the magical world of the Trylle, Ulla Tulin continues her search for family and discovering of secrets in the legendary First City, but is held hostage by the Alvolk and spends time trying to regain her memories. Nestled along the bluffs of the forested coast lies the secret kingdom of the Omte--a realm filled with wonder ... and as many secrets. The Ever After closes the last trilogy of the long-running Trylle series.

      The Ever After
      3.5
    • Lullaby

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Beautiful but deadly, their song won’t let her restGemma had to disappear with Penn, Lexi and Thea after a night of incredible violence on the island. She can still barely come to terms with her new affinity with the ocean – and the siren powers that go with it. Now she’s been transformed, Gemma has no choice but to leave all she loves behind. She swears she won’t lose her humanity, but the call of the sea is maddening and compulsive.Harper won’t give up on her missing sister. The search draws her closer than she’d like to bohemian Daniel, but she could really use his help. They’d almost given up, until a small news item tells of a horrific murder in a nearby beach town, and Harper thinks she’s found the deadly group. But can Gemma’s curse be reversed – and what if she doesn’t want to come home?

      Lullaby
      3.7
    • FROM THE EARTH TO THE SHADOWS

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The epic conclusion to the thrilling Valkyrie duology by New York Times bestselling YA author Amanda Hocking, From the Earth to the Shadows. While dealing with dark revelations about her life and her world, Malin finds herself with new allies--and new enemies. Her quest for the truth leads her to places she never thought possible, and she's never been one to shy away from a fight. But for all her strength and determination, will it be enough to save the world before it's too late?

      FROM THE EARTH TO THE SHADOWS
      3.7
    • The Lost City

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Ulla Tulin is desperate to find her real parents and unlock her half-blood heritage. But her journey will be far more perilous than she could have imagined – and far more rewarding than she could have dreamed. Amanda Hocking returns to her much-loved Trylle universe with this final trilogy.

      The Lost City
      3.6
    • Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong. Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it's Gemma who's attracted theirs. She's the one they've chosen to be part of their group. Gemma seems to have it all—she's carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He's always been just a friend, but this summer they've taken their relationship to the next level, and now there's no going back. Then one night, Gemma's ordinary life changes forever. She's taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different. Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she's is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.

      Wake
      3.6
    • Between the Blade and the Heart

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Generated an excitement not felt in the industry since Stephenie Meyer or perhaps even J. K. Rowling New York Times

      Between the Blade and the Heart
      3.5
    • Im tödlichen Bann der Sirenen … Sie sind schön. Sie sind stark. Und gefährlich. Penn, Lexi und Thea ziehen alle Blicke auf sich – sie aber haben nur Augen für Gemma. Immer tiefer ziehen die geheimnisvollen Fremden Gemma in ihren betörenden Bann. Doch dahinter lauert eine Welt, die faszinierender, abgründiger und tödlicher ist als alles, was Gemma je erlebt hat … Die 16-jährige Gemma liebt das Meer. Und sie liebt ihren besten Freund Alex. Der Sommer verspricht perfekt zu werden – bis die geheimnisvollen Mädchen Penn, Lexi und Thea auftauchen und Gemma in ihren Bann ziehen. Nach einer gemeinsamen Partynacht fühlt Gemma sich wie ausgewechselt: stärker, schneller und schöner als je zuvor. Was ist passiert? Als sie die Wahrheit erfährt, ist es bereits zu spät: Die verführerische Welt der Sirenen lockt Gemma unaufhaltsam in die tödlichen Tiefen des Meeres ...

      Watersong - Sternenlied
      3.0
    • Alice reist zu ihrem achtzehnten Geburtstag nach Australien, um Mae zu besuchen. Nach einem brutalen Mord kehrt sie zurück und versucht, die Hintergründe aufzudecken, was zu Konflikten mit Jack führt. Zudem ist Maes Vampirkind schwer zu kontrollieren. Alice muss lernen, sich zu verteidigen und mit ewigen Entscheidungen umzugehen.

      Unter dem Vampirmond - Schicksal
      3.7
    • Zwei Brüder, ein Blutsband - eine Liebe. Alice’ Leben als frischgebackener Vampir ist alles andere als einfach. Die Bluts-Bande zwischen Alice und Peter sind zwar gelöst und eigentlich steht einem glücklichen Leben mit Jack nichts entgegen. Doch dann gibt es schlechte Nachrichten: Offensichtlich ist Peter in einer Art Selbstmord-Mission unterwegs und hat sich ein paar hochgefährliche Vampire zu Feinden gemacht. Kurzentschlossen packt Alice ihre Sachen und begleitet Ezra auf seiner Mission, Peter zurückzuholen, bevor es zu spät ist …

      Unter dem Vampirmond. Verlangen
      3.7