Maxym M. Martineau Books

"Noc, leader of the assassins of Cruor, may have broken the curse that's kept him trapped for so many years, but the dark magic won't be denied. If he doesn't kill Leena--the girl he can't live without--then his own life will be given as payment. To make matters worse, the truth of his past has fallen into the hands of his enemies, threatening everyone he's ever loved. And their time is running out. Leena has finally come into her own as a Charmer and would do anything to help Noc survive. When she learns of a magical creature that may be able to save him, she gathers her courage and sets out for the frozen north. But what starts as a hunt for answers quickly turns deadly, and soon Leena, Noc, and their trusted band of assassins find themselves face-to-face with an enemy more terrible, and powerful, than they could have ever imagined."--Provided by publisher

Dark magic, mythical beasts, undying assassins, and forbidden love--this thrilling final installment in the epic Beast Charmer series is perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Claire Legrand Leena Edenfrell never dreamed of igniting a war, and her pair bond, Noc Feyreigner, never wanted to set foot on a battlefield again. But when their enemies combine forces, they have no choice but to fight. While Noc makes moves to reclaim his throne, Leena acts as the new Crown of the Charmer's Council, searching for a way to stop the enemy from raising an ancient dragon destined to burn their world to ash. But no matter how hard Noc and Leena fight, the odds are stacked against them, and soon a winged shadow reigns over Lendria. It's then they learn the true price of victory: in order to tame the terrifying beast, Leena will have to sacrifice her own heart...and perhaps lose herself in the process. Intense, compelling, and impossible to put down, The Shattered Crownis perfect for readers looking for: epic YA fantasy series a unique premise and a plot to die for books like Sarah J. Maas' Kingdom of Ashand Kalyn Josephson's Storm Crow high fantasy with paranormal and romance elements multidimensional characters and rich world-building The Beast Charmer Series: Kingdom of Exiles The Frozen Prince The Shattered Crown

"Exiled Charmer Leena Edenfrell is running out of time. Empty pockets forced her to sell her beloved magical beasts-an offense punishable by death-and now there's a price on her head. With the realm's most talented murderer-for-hire nipping at her heels,Leena makes Noc an offer he can't refuse: powerful mythical creatures in exchange for her life. Plagued by a curse that kills everyone he loves, Noc agrees to Leena's terms in hopes of finding a cure. Never mind that the dark magic binding the assassin'soath will eventually force him to choose between Leena's continued survival...and his own"-- Provided by publisher

In a captivating enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance, a talented healer mage emerges from seclusion to aid a charming yet distant fae lord as her brothers fall victim to a deadly plague. The story intertwines themes of duty, attraction, and the complexities of their relationship, promising an engaging journey for fans of Jennifer Armentrout, Suzanne Wright, and C. S. Pacat.

"As a member of the Charmers Council, Gaige is able to form lasting bonds with the magical beasts of his world. At least, he used to be a Charmer...until he died and was brought back as one of the immortal assassins of Cruor. Now he's far more dangerous. ...and something beyond the shadows lies in wait, hungry to claim him for its own. As leader of the assassins, all Kost can do is watch as Gaige struggles with his new life day by day. He wants nothing more than to ease Gaige's suffering-yet how can he when they both know he's the one responsible? There is nothing left but bitter memories and hopeless longing between them. Yet when Gaige is lost to the shadow realm, Kost is the only one with any chance of bringing him back: if they can learn to trust (and perhaps love) each other again"--

«Früher war ich ein Tiermagier. Jetzt bin ich etwas anderes. Etwas Dunkleres ...» Die Verbindung zu magischen Wesen ist für einen Tiermagier so selbstverständlich wie das Atmen. Sie endet erst mit dem Tod ... oder wenn man wie Gaige von den Toten auferweckt wird, um als unsterblicher Assassine zurückzukehren. Gaige weiß nicht, ob er sich an dieses neue Leben gewöhnen kann. Oder ob er Kost je verzeihen kann, dass er es ihm auferzwungen hat. Als Anführer der Assassinen ist es Kosts Pflicht, dafür zu sorgen, dass es seinen Leuten gut geht. Aber als derjenige, der für Gaiges Qualen verantwortlich ist, kann er nur dabei zusehen, wie der ehemalige Tiermagier mit seinen neuen Fähigkeiten und dem Verlust seiner Tierwesen kämpft. Gaige schafft es einfach nicht, die Schattenmagie der Assassinen zu bändigen. Aber unkontrollierte Magie ist gefährlich. Sehr gefährlich … Verzweiflung und Sehnsucht. Angst und Liebe. Kost und Gaige. Epische New Adult Fantasy mit zwei queeren Protagonisten. Ein Spin-Off zur beliebten «Tiermagier-Trilogie». Unabhängig lesbar.