Laura Miccoli Books

A young woman’s quest to rescue her mother leads her into a perilous confrontation with the most powerful immortal in the realm. Raised on the moon, Xingyin discovers her mother was exiled by the Celestial Emperor for stealing the elixir of immortality. When her magic reveals her presence, she must flee, leaving her mother behind. Alone and frightened, she journeys to the Celestial Kingdom, a place filled with wonder and secrets. Disguised, she trains with the Emperor's son, mastering archery and magic, all while grappling with their growing attraction. Determined to save her mother, Xingyin faces legendary creatures and fierce enemies. As forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she is torn between her love for those close to her and the risk of plunging the realm into chaos. This debut novel intricately weaves Chinese mythology into a sweeping tale of love, family, and adventure. Praised for its epic romance and captivating storytelling, it invites readers into a vibrant world of celestial realms and high fantasy, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

When Maia Tamarin is presented with an opportunity to change her fortunes, she doesn't think twice about dressing as a boy and traveling to the Summer Palace to attain it. She knows she could lose her life if she is discovered, but the risk is worth it to save her family from ruin and achieve her own dream of becoming tailor to the emperor. There's just one catch: Maia is one of twelve tailors vying for the job. Backstabbing and lies run rampant as the tailors compete in a series of challenges to prove their artistry and skill. Maia's task is further complicated when she draws the attention of the court magician, Edan, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise. But nothing could prepare her for the final challenge: Maia must sew three magic gowns for the emperor's reluctant bride-to-be, from the laughter of the sun, the tears of the moon, and the blood of stars. With this impossible task before her, she embarks on a journey to the far reaches of the kingdom, seeking the sun, the moon, and the stars, and finding more than she ever could have imagined. . . . Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this young adult fantasy is pitch-perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Renée Ahdieh.

Una serie di omicidi irrisolti e un dono capace di sconvolgere l’aristocrazia londinese. Londra, 1888. Annabel Lovelace, cresciuta nel cimitero di Highgate, ha come unico affetto la zia Heather, mentre il terribile zio Tom custodisce il cimitero. A sei anni, dopo aver sofferto di cuore sin dalla nascita, inizia a prendere una medicina che la accompagnerà per sempre: sei gocce di digitale purpurea, rosse come il sangue, che la salveranno dalla morte. Con queste gocce, Annabel riceve una sorprendente abilità: comunicare con l’aldilà, dando voce a chi l’ha persa. Dieci anni dopo, diventa la medium più affermata del Paese, attirando l'interesse e le invidie dell’aristocrazia. I suoi poteri vengono utilizzati da Scotland Yard per risolvere casi intricati, ma la portano anche a legarsi a una presenza oscura e intrigante. Per rimanere accanto a questa entità, Annabel sfiderà il tempo e lo spazio, varcando la soglia della vita stessa. Un romanzo che esplora l’amore eterno e intrighi avvolti in suspense, immergendo il lettore in un’atmosfera dickensiana, ricca di rimandi alla Londra dell’800, con la maestria dei grandi del genere.