Mackenzi Lee crafts compelling historical fantasy novels that skillfully weave adventure with a focus on lesser-known yet significant women from history. Her narrative style excels at transporting readers to bygone eras, uncovering fascinating stories that shaped the world. By centering her work on daring and inspiring female figures, Lee celebrates their legacies while underscoring the importance of telling overlooked stories. Her writing serves as a testament to the enduring power of history and the potent voices within it.
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 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.
A Kirkus Prize nominee and Stonewall Honor winner with 5 starred reviews, this New York Times bestseller was named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR and the New York Public Library. "The queer teen historical you didn’t know was missing from your life,” says Teen Vogue. A young bisexual British lord sets off on an unforgettable Grand Tour of Europe with his best friend and secret crush. This 18th-century romantic adventure, penned by Mackenzi Lee, merges modern themes with historical context. Henry “Monty” Montague embraces his roguish passions, disregarding the expectations of the gentleman he is meant to be. As he embarks on a yearlong escapade, Monty grapples with his desire for pleasure and the looming responsibility of taking over his family’s estate. His impossible crush on Percy complicates matters further. Determined to make the most of their travels, Monty flirts with Percy from Paris to Rome. However, a reckless choice transforms their adventure into a perilous manhunt, challenging Monty’s understanding of love and friendship. Witty and dazzling, this tale explores the fine lines between these emotions. Don’t miss the sequel featuring Felicity’s adventures!
In this instant New York Times bestseller, a young Loki is desperate to prove himself as a hero—and not the villain he’s destined to become. It seems that everyone around Loki suspects him of inevitable villainy and depravity ... except for Amora. Asgard’s resident sorceress-in-training feels like a kindred spirit. But when Amora is banished to Earth, Loki loses the only person who saw his magic as a gift instead of a threat. So when mysterious murders on Earth, in the backstreets of Victorian London, seem connected to Asgardian magic, Loki jumps at the opportunity to investigate. But while Loki’s mission leads him back to Amora, it also makes him question what he really wants—and where the line between hero and villain really lies ...
"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.
A wildly creative Gothic fantasy retelling of Frankenstein, This Monstrous Thing is a wholly new reimagining of the classic novel by Mary Shelley and is perfect for fans of retellings such as Cinder by Marissa Meyer, fantasy by Libba Bray and Cassandra Clare, and alternative history by Scott Westerfeld. In an alternative fantasy world where some men are made from clockwork parts and carriages are steam powered, Alasdair Finch, a young mechanic, does the unthinkable after his brother dies: he uses clockwork pieces to bring Oliver back from the dead. But the resurrection does not go as planned, and Oliver returns more monster than man. Even worse, the novel Frankenstein is published and the townsfolk are determined to find the real-life doctor and his monster. With few places to turn for help, the dangers may ultimately bring the brothers together—or ruin them forever.
