Laura Miccoli Books

Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor’s son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos. Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.

This previously published edition features a young girl who disguises herself as a boy to compete for the prestigious role of imperial tailor. Maia Tamarin aspires to be the greatest tailor in the land, but societal norms dictate that her only future is a good marriage. When a royal messenger calls upon her ailing father, a renowned tailor, Maia takes his place, knowing that discovery would mean her life. Competing against eleven other tailors, she faces a world rife with deception and rivalry as they all strive to showcase their artistry. Complications arise when she catches the eye of the court magician, Edan, who seems to see through her disguise. The ultimate challenge looms ahead: to create three magical gowns for the emperor's unwilling bride-to-be, using the laughter of the sun, tears of the moon, and blood of stars. This daunting task sends Maia on a quest across the kingdom, where she discovers more than she ever anticipated. Rich in Chinese culture, filled with forbidden romance, and infused with magic, this young adult fantasy is a captivating read for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Renée Ahdieh.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes comes a fantasy filled with courtly intrigue, deceitful demons, and breathtaking gowns ... the stakes are higher than ever in this thrilling sequel to Spin the Dawn! Maia Tamarin's journey to sew the dresses of the sun, the moon, and the stars has taken a grievous toll. She returns to a kingdom on the brink of war. Edan, the boy she loves, is gone--perhaps forever--and no sooner does she set foot in the Autumn Palace than she is forced to don the dress of the sun and assume the place of the emperor's bride-to-be to keep the peace. When the emperor's rivals learn of her deception, there is hell to pay, but the war raging around Maia is nothing compared to the battle within. Ever since she was touched by the demon Bandur, she has been changing . . . glancing in the mirror to see her own eyes glowing red; losing control of her magic, her body, her mind. It's only a matter of time before Maia loses herself completely, and in the meantime she will stop at nothing to find Edan, protect her family, and bring lasting peace to her country.

Londres, 1888. Desde niña Annabel Lovelace se ha visto obligada a vivir con su tío, guarda del Cementerio de Highgate, donde descubre su extraña habilidad para comunicarse con los muertos, quizás gracias a la enfermedad cardiaca que la obliga a vivir entre la vida y la muerte. Años más tarde, una serie de misteriosas casualidades la convertirán en la médium más influyente del Imperio Británico. Sin embargo, su don la llevará a descubrir secretos que deberían haber permanecido ocultos y que pondrán en jaque a la aristocracia londinense.