Magie verdirbt den Charakter Briar Jones hat einen Traum: Die Temple Academy für Thaumaturgie zu besuchen, denn dort werden die mächtigsten CEOs und einflussreichsten Politiker des Landes in Magie ausgebildet. Aber Briar wird zurückgewiesen – stattdessen wird deren Kindheitsfreund Sebastian ausgewählt, woran ihre Beziehung zerbricht. Sieben Jahre später ermöglicht ein Sommerjob in den Archiven der Akademie es Briar endlich doch einen Blick hinter die Kulissen zu werfen und Seb wieder zu sehen. Aber nichts ist so, wie Briar es erwartet hatte. Seb ist nicht mehr der einfühlsame, schweigsame Junge von früher. Er nennt sich nun Sebastian und ist ein arroganter Schultyrann. Er scheint der Verlockung der dunklen Künste verfallen zu sein, doch Magie fordert einen hohen Preis. Auch die Gemäuer der Schule bergen düstere Geheimnisse. Briar muss dringend herausfinden, was vor sich geht, und wie neue und alte Freunde heil aus dieser Sache rauskommen. Für Fans von Naomi Novik, Noah Stoffers und M.L. Rio
Lex Croucher Book order (chronological)






Not for the Faint of Heart
- 380 pages
- 14 hours of reading
In this captivating queer historical YA romance, the granddaughter of Robin Hood, Mariel, struggles to uphold her grandfather's legacy as the grumpy captain of the Merry Men. When her band of misfit outlaws mistakenly kidnaps Clem, an overly cheerful healer known for her unconventional remedies, chaos ensues. Their plan to retaliate against Clem's guardian for aiding the Sheriff of Nottingham quickly spirals when Mariel's father, Jack Hartley, is captured in a deadly ambush. Determined to rescue him and prove her worth, Mariel reluctantly takes Clem along on her quest. As they navigate the dangers of the wood, tensions rise. Many question the Merry Men’s allegiance, and Mariel begins to doubt the noble cause she has dedicated herself to. Amidst the chaos, Clem’s relentless humor and healing skills draw Mariel closer, forcing them to share a horse and a bed. Together, they must confront not only external threats but also their growing bond. This thrilling adventure is filled with hijinks, found family, and a romance that promises to transform the lives of those in Greenwood Forest forever.
Gwen, the quick-witted Princess of England, and Arthur, future lord and general gadabout, have been betrothed since birth. Unfortunately, the only thing they can agree on is that they hate each other.When Gwen catches Art kissing a boy and Art discovers where Gwen hides her diary (complete with racy entries about Bridget Leclair, the kingdom's only female knight), they become reluctant allies. By pretending to fall for each other, their mutual protection will be assured.But how long can they keep up the ruse? With Gwen growing closer to Bridget, and Art becoming unaccountably fond of Gabriel, Gwen's infuriatingly serious, bookish brother, the path to true love is looking far from straight .
A new Regency adventure from Lex Croucher, perfect for fans of Bridgerton and A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting.
22-year-old aspiring writer Edith 'Eddie' Miller and her best friend Rose have always done everything together-climbing trees, throwing grapes at boys, sneaking bottles of wine, practicing kissing . . . Now that they're out in society, Rose is suddenly talking about marriage, and Eddie is horrified. When Eddie meets charming, renowned poet - and rival to Lord Byron - Nash Nicholson, he invites her to his crumbling Gothic estate in the countryside. The entourage of eccentric artists indulging in pure hedonism is exactly what Eddie needs in order to finish her novel and make a name for herself. But Eddie might discover that trying to keep up with the literati isn't all poems and pleasure . . .
A classic romcom with a Regency-era twist, for fans of Mean Girls and Bridgerton.Abandoned by her parents in favour of a sea view, middle class Georgiana Ellers has moved to a new town to live with her dreary aunt and uncle. At a particularly dull dinner party, she meets the enigmatic Frances Campbell, a wealthy socialite and enchanting member of the in-crowd.Through Frances and her friends, Georgiana is introduced to a new world of wild parties, drunken debauchery, mysterious young men with strangely alluring hands, and the sparkling upper echelons of Regency society.But high society isn't all it's cracked up to be, and the price of entry might be more than Georgiana is willing to pay . . .Full of lavish parties, handsome men on horseback and laugh-out-loud humour, this is the summer read everyone's talking about.