Axie Oh Books

A girl travels to the Spirit World to break a curse that threatens the lives of her people in this feminist YA retelling of the popular Korean legend "The Tale of Shim Cheong."

Pacific Rim meets Korean action dramas in this mind-blowing sci-fi novel set in New Seoul in the year 2199.

New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy second chance love story. Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn't want a life forever in the spotlight. But that's not actually up to Sori--she's caught between her exacting mother's entertainment company and her father's presidential aspirations. And as the pressure to keep her flawless public image grows, the last person she should be thinking about is her ex-boyfriend. Nathaniel is off limits--she knows this. A member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, he isn't any more of an option now than he was two years ago. Still, she can't forget that their whirlwind romance was the last time she remembers being really happy. Or that his family welcomed her into their home when she needed it most. . . . So when Nathaniel finds himself rocked by scandal, Sori offers him a hideaway with her. And back in close quarters, it's hard to deny their old feelings. But when Sori gets an opportunity to break free from her parent's expectations, she will have to decide: Is her future worth sacrificing for a second chance at love?

Jenny has always prioritized her dream of becoming a professional cellist over everything else, including boys and K-pop. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for Jaewoo, a K-pop idol, forcing her to evaluate the risks of their budding romance. This modern forbidden love story unfolds in the glamorous world of K-pop, appealing to fans of Jenny Han and Maurene Goo. Jenny's dedication to her craft has kept her focused, but everything changes when she meets the mysterious and handsome Jaewoo. Their unforgettable night in Los Angeles leaves her captivated, but with him returning to South Korea, she tries to move on. When Jenny and her mother relocate to Seoul to care for her ailing grandmother, she unexpectedly encounters Jaewoo again at her new elite arts academy. To her surprise, he is not just any student but a member of a top K-pop band, and dating him is strictly off-limits. As Jenny grapples with the implications of a relationship that could jeopardize her dreams and Jaewoo's career, she must confront how much she is willing to risk for love. This romance highlights that pursuing your dreams doesn't mean sacrificing your heart.

“An amnesiac sword-for-hire and a theatre troupe performer with mysterious powers discover that their destinies will change the fate of multiple worlds. Ex-soldier Sunho lives in the Under World, a land of perpetual darkness. Possessing just his name and sword, he comes across the score of a lifetime - a chest of coins for hunting down the girl who wields silver light. Ren is a spirited acrobat travelling with her family. But everything changes when they are attacked by a demon. Desperate, Ren releases a blast of silver light and kills the monster - but cannot save her beloved uncle from grievous injury. Determined to save him from succumbing to the poisoned wound, Ren sets off for the mountains, where the creature came from - where Ren herself fled from ten years ago. Her path collides with Sunho's, but he doesn't realize who she is. As the two grow closer, it becomes clear their pasts - and destinies - are more entwined than they could possibly have imagined . . .”--

První díl fantasy duologie od autorky románů Dívka, kterou spolklo moře a XOXO. Suno, bývalý voják bez paměti žijící v temném Podsvětí, pátrá po dívce ovládající stříbrné světlo, za kterou je vypsána bohatá odměna. Ren, akrobatka skrývající tuto moc, se po útoku démona vydá přes hory zachránit zraněného strýčka. Když se jejich cesty protnou, Suno netuší, že právě Ren je hledaná dívka. Postupně je k sobě přitahuje nejen společná cesta, ale i minulost, která je propojuje víc, než tuší. Zvítězí láska, která je k sobě pojí, nebo cíle, které si vytyčili?