In this thrilling sequel, espionage intertwines with romance and the glamorous world of pop stars. The story continues to explore the complexities of relationships amidst the high-stakes environment of spies and celebrity culture, promising an engaging mix of action and emotional depth. As characters navigate their intertwined fates, readers can expect unexpected twists and a captivating narrative that builds on the foundation laid in the first book.
Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Ally Carter, the dazzling sequel to #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu's Stars and Smoke, is “a brilliant, breathtaking ride" ― Tahereh Mafi, #1 internationally bestselling author. A year has passed since superstar Winter Young last saw secret agent Sydney Cossette. After barely surviving their mission together in London -- and their intense chemistry -- they haven't talked since, though that hasn't stopped Winter from thinking about her nonstop. . . So when Sydney shows up at his studio with a new mission from Panacea, Winter has no choice but to accept. With no time to lose, the duo heads abroad to rescue a fellow agent -- only to learn he is none other than Sydney's ex. Of course, nothing is ever simple when it comes to Winter and Sydney. As old flames give way to new jealousies, they find themselves ensnared in yet another treacherous plot that's much more sinister than it seems. To make it out alive, they'll have to figure out how to be partners again -- and if they can resist something more.
This box set features three thrilling novels from the DC Icons Series, spotlighting iconic characters. Batman: Nightwalker delves into the early days of Bruce Wayne as he confronts a dangerous villain. Wonder Woman: Warbringer explores Diana's journey as she faces challenges to her destiny. Catwoman: Soulstealer follows Selina Kyle's complex life as she navigates morality and crime. Together, these stories offer fresh perspectives on beloved heroes and their adventures.
This is Creekwood?BeckettMy home. A place to shine just bright enough. Where my makeshift family and I not only strengthened our bond but readjusted it to fit another. I've been coasting in this lane for years, biding my time, and making myself?easily accessible. I don't move for others-ever. I don't have to. They go around me, hopefully without chancing too good a look on their way past. After all, people can't see what you keep hidden. Until she showed up.PaigeMy new apartment. Somewhere for me to lay my head between chasing what really matters. Who really matters. I've brought enough baggage to fill every inch of this place but I'm not the only one. Someone else's closet has skeletons too. Skeletons that only come out at night, when nobody's watching. Nobody but me. And my new roommate, the one with the arctic blue eyes that see more than he lets on, thinks him suddenly being in my path is all fun and games, but I'm not the one afraid of changing lanes, and when I do, he'll be the one working to keep up.If he even can.
Alicia is a normal seventeen-year-old but do not be fooled. Despite her young age, she has endured more than her fair share of trials and tribulations above and beyond the generic teenage problems young people are faced with these days. AWOL parents will force the best of us to do anything to support ourselves, tap into our survival instincts and make us grow up sooner than we should. There is no lack of independence where Alicia is concerned, living by herself in her uptown New York apartment and feeling content with her chaotic life until the unexpected occurs. Alicia is undoubtedly thrust into the world of the supernatural when her colleague is a night-walker and she is chosen by the King of the Earth, Guanynola to save his one and only love Matuatua, the Queen of the Sky before the world is plunged into darkness for all of eternity. When the supernatural world and the mortal world are against you, where can you turn? Can she save both the worlds or will she die trying?
*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu!*'A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish . . . . I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out.' Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End'Sexy, funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your heart and lo[Bokinfo].
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In this novel laced with adrenaline and filled with nonstop action, #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu creates an immersive world broken by war where the only hope against overwhelming evil lies with a team of young warriors willing to sacrifice everything to save what they love. The Karensa Federation has conquered a dozen countries, leaving Mara as one of the last free nations in the world. Refugees flee to its borders to escape a fate worse than death--transformation into mutant war beasts known as Ghosts, creatures the Federation then sends to attack Mara. The legendary Strikers, Mara's elite fighting force, are trained to stop these monsters. But as the number of Ghosts grows and Karensa closes in, defeat seems inevitable. Still, one Striker refuses to give up hope. Robbed of her voice and home, Talin Kanami knows firsthand the brutality of the Federation. Their cruelty forced her and her mother to seek asylum in a country that finds their people repugnant. She finds comfort only with a handful of fellow Strikers who have pledged their lives to one another, soldiers determined to push Karensa back at all costs. After another devastating battle, Mara seems ready to fall. But when a mysterious prisoner is brought from the front, Talin senses there's more to him than meets the eye. Is he a spy from the Federation? Or could he be the weapon that will save them all?
Two siblings. Two brilliant talents. But only one Mozart. Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish--to be remembered forever. But even as she delights audiences with her masterful playing, she has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age--her tyrannical father has made that much clear. And as Nannerl's hope grows dimmer with each passing year, the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, only seem to shine brighter. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. He has the power to make her wish come true--but his help may cost her everything. In her first work of historical fiction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu spins a lush, lyrically-told story of music, magic, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.
