Set against the backdrop of modern-day Chicago, this contemporary fantasy weaves Polish folklore into a tale of love and sacrifice. The story explores the interplay between ancient enchantments and contemporary life, highlighting emotional depth and the complexities of relationships. With a rich cultural tapestry, it promises to captivate readers with its unique blend of myth and modernity, crafted by a bestselling author known for her engaging narratives.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth, When Among Crows is a contemporary fantasy set in Chicago, where creatures from Slavic lore are real and among us, and is a story about the families we build—and the ones we destroy.
From the New York Times bestseller of Divergent A thrilling, profoundly moving science fiction retelling of the Greek tragedy Antigone filled with inevitable doom, heart-break and one final act of courage Outside the last city on Earth, the planet is a wasteland. Without the Archive, where the genes of the dead are stored, humanity will end. Passing into the Archive should be cause for celebration, but Antigone's parents were murdered, leaving her father's throne vacant. As her militant uncle Kreon rises to claim it, all Antigone feels is rage. When he welcomes her and her siblings into his mansion, Antigone sees it for what it really is: a gilded cage, where she is a captive as well as a guest. But her uncle will soon learn that no cage is unbreakable. And neither is he.
For fans of Anthony Marra and Lauren Beukes, #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth delivers a haunting dystopian mystery that explores the expanding role of surveillance on society via one woman who benefited as a child from an oppressive regime as her eyes are opened to the abuses her family, friends, and community perpetrated.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Divergent with a special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions--Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous. "A memorable, unpredictable journey from which it is nearly impossible to turn away." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "With brisk pacing and lavish flights of imagination, Divergent clearly has thrills, but it also movingly explores a more common anxiety--the painful realization that coming into one's own sometimes means leaving family behind." --New York Times Book Review EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS The Histories of the Factions: Dauntless, Amity, Abnegation, Candor, and Erudite; What's in a Name? Essay
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Divergent with a special edition of Four, the fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai. Readers first encountered Tobias as "Four" in Divergent and will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias's life, from his transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his initiation, and the decisions of loyalty--and love--that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. "The same mix of tension, uncertainty, and hope that made the original stories irresistible. A welcome trip down memory lane." --Publishers Weekly "Fans of Divergent who can't get enough--and maybe even the rare reader who missed the first rush--will snap up this story collection told. It will fly off the shelves and for good reason." --ALA Booklist
They were the Chosen Ones. Saving the world made them heroes. Saving it again might destroy them. When Sloane Andrews and her friends defeated the Dark One, and saved the world, it nearly cost them everything. Ten years later, they are still struggling to put the battle behind them and reclaim their lives. After all, the rest of the world has moved on… so why can’t they? Of the five, Sloane has had the hardest time adjusting. Everyone else blames the PTSD - and her huge attitude problem – but really, she’s hiding secrets from them… secrets that keep her tied to the past and alienate her from the only four people in the world who understand her. On the tenth anniversary of the Dark One’s defeat, something unthinkable happens: one of the Chosen Ones dies. When the others gather for the funeral, they discover the Dark One’s ultimate goal was much bigger than they, the government, or even prophecy could have foretold – bigger than the world itself. Last time, it took everything she had. This time, it might not be enough
Exploring the theme of individuality, the narrative delves into the distinct worlds inhabited by its characters, each shaped by unique cultures, experiences, and challenges. As they navigate their diverse environments, the story highlights the complexities of connection and understanding across different perspectives. Through vivid world-building and character development, it invites readers to reflect on the beauty and struggles of coexistence in a multifaceted universe.
This beautifully packaged paperback box set includes globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth’s instant #1 New York Times bestsellers Carve the Mark and The Fates Divide.A treasure for fans to add to their collection and the perfect gift for readers looking for a captivating new fantasy series. Enemies at birth. Allies by choice. Together, can they defy their fates? Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth have grown up in enemy countries locked in a long-standing fight for dominance over their shared planet. When Akos and his brother are kidnapped by the ruling Noavek family, Akos is forced to serve Cyra, the sister of a dictator who governs with violence and fear. Cyra is known for her deadly power of transferring extraordinary pain unto others with simple touch, and her tyrant brother uses her as a weapon against those who challenge him.But as Akos fights for his own survival, he recognizes that Cyra is also fighting for hers, and that her true gift—resilience—might be what saves them both. In the midst of a raging rebellion, can they fight for what’s right if it means betraying their countries, their families, and each other?Veronica Roth’s Carve the Mark duology captures an unusual friendship, an epic love story, and a galaxy-sweeping adventure and became a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, a USA Today bestseller, and a #1 IndieBound bestseller.
In the second book of the Carve the Mark duology, globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth reveals how Cyra and Akos fulfill their fates. The Fates Divide is a richly imagined tale of hope and resilience told in four stunning perspectives. The lives of Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth are ruled by their fates, spoken by the oracles at their births. The fates, once determined, are inescapable. Akos is in love with Cyra, in spite of his fate: he will die in service to Cyra's family. And when Cyra's father, Lazmet Noavek - a soulless tyrant, thought to be dead - reclaims the Shotet throne, Akos believes his end is closer than ever. As Lazmet ignites a barbaric war, Cyra and Akos are desperate to stop him at any cost. For Cyra, that could mean taking the life of the man who may - or may not - be her father. For Akos, it could mean giving his own. In a stunning twist, the two will discover how fate defines their lives in ways most unexpected.
