Amy Ewing is celebrated for her captivating young adult novels. Her work delves into themes of identity, societal expectations, and the journey of self-discovery, often set within richly imagined worlds. Ewing crafts compelling narratives with strong characters, exploring the complexities of relationships and the internal struggles of her protagonists. Her writing resonates with a deep understanding of adolescent psychology and a desire for personal growth.
Featuring a lovable band of quirky supporting characters, Worth a Shot is an emotionally gripping tale of love, passion, art, food, and finding your community-even if that community happens to be on a remote island thousands of miles from home.
From New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing comes the second book in an epic fantasy duology that School Library Journal called "rich and complex." Perfect for fans of Snow Like Ashes, These Broken Stars, and Magonia! Sera has finally recognized the true power of her Cerulean blood. But in order to return home, she'll need help from Agnes, Leo, and their grandmother--the only person with knowledge about the mysterious island of Braxos, where the Cerulean tether is anchored. Though the journey will be treacherous, Sera will risk anything to see her City again. Meanwhile, the High Priestess's power has reached new heights in the City Above the Sky. And when Leela begins having visions of Sera, alive, she knows she's the key to saving the City. But to bring Sera home, Leela must channel the strength, courage, and curiosity that once got her friend exiled. With the help of friends, family, and Cerulean magic, Leela and Sera could soon return to their normal lives. But when that time comes, will Leela be able to serve her City as blindly as she once did? And will Sera be able to leave everything and everyone she's grown to love on the planet behind?
The thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Lone City trilogy, which began with The Jewel , a book BCCB said will have fans of Oliver's Delirium , Cass's The Selection , and DeStefano's Wither breathless. For too long, Violet and the people of the outer circles of the Lone City have lived in service of the royalty of the Jewel. But now, the secret society known as the Black Key is preparing to seize power. While Violet knows she is at the center of this rebellion, she has a more personal stake in it-for her sister, Hazel, has been taken by the Duchess of the Lake. Now, after fighting so hard to escape the Jewel, Violet must do everything in her power to return not only to save Hazel, but the future of the Lone City.
Violet Lasting is no longer Lot 197; she has escaped surrogacy and is on the run in the Lone City. In this sequel to The Jewel, Violet and her friends are fighting for survival. Nowhere is safe - and never will be - unless Violet can help Lucien destroy the royalty.Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Matched, this is the second book in the Lone City trilogy, following on from Amy Ewing's shocking and compelling debut novel, The Jewel. Violet, Ash and Raven have escaped the palace of the Duchess of the Lake, but Regimentals are hunting for them across the city. Nowhere is safe, and they are dependent on Lucien and his secret society for survival. If they can reach the safety of the White Rose then Violet may be able to help Lucien in his plan to rescue more surrogates. For one surrogate, however, it is already too late. Violet's best friend, Raven, is pregnant. And in the Jewel, surrogates cannot survive giving birth.
Violet Lasting is no longer a human being. Tomorrow she becomes Lot 197, auctioned to the highest royal bidder in the Jewel of the Lone City. Tomorrow she becomes the Surrogate of the House of the Lake, her sole purpose to produce a healthy heir for the Duchess. Imprisoned in the opulent cage of the palace, Violet learns the brutal ways of the Jewel, where the royal women compete to secure their bloodline and the surrogates are treated as disposable commodities. Destined to carry the child of a woman she despises, Violet enters a living death of captivity - until she sets eyes on Ash Lockwood, the royal companion.
From New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing (The Jewel) comes the exciting first book in a new fantasy duology. Rich, vivid world-building and ethereal magic combine in an epic tale that’s perfect for fans of Snow Like Ashes, These Broken Stars, or Magonia. Sera Lighthaven has always felt as if she didn’t quite belong among her people, the Cerulean, who live in the City Above the Sky. She is curious about everything—especially the planet that her City is magically tethered to—and can’t stop questioning things. Sera has always longed for the day when the tether will finally break and the Cerulean can move to a new planet. But when Sera is chosen as the sacrifice to break the tether, she feels betrayed by everything in which she’d been taught to trust. In order to save her City, Sera must end her own life. But something goes wrong, and Sera survives, ending up on the planet below in a country called Kaolin. Sera has heard tales about the dangerous humans who live here, and she quickly learns that these dangers were not just stories. Meanwhile, back in the City, all is not what it seems, and the life of every Cerulean may be in danger if Sera is not able to find a way home.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Inishmore Island, a street photographer navigates her grief and a summer job at a charming cottage. Her encounters with Niall O'Connor, a grumpy chef, ignite a tumultuous relationship filled with conflict and tension. As their animosity deepens, unexpected feelings emerge, leading to a compelling transformation from hatred to undeniable attraction. This story explores themes of love, healing, and the complexities of human connection.
Royalty. Magic. Love. Betrayal. It's in Their Blood. Alexander, Macedon's sixteen-year-old heir, is on the brink of discovering his fated role in conquering the known world. Katerina must navigate the dark secrets of court life while keeping hidden her own mission: kill the queen. Jacob will go to unthinkable lengths to win Katerina, even if it means having to compete with Hephaestion, a murderer sheltered by the prince. And far across the sea, Zofia, a Persian princess, seeks the deadly Spirit Eaters to alter her destiny.
Das Finale der Kristallblau-Saga! Sera weiß, dass sie in allergrößter Gefahr schwebt, solange sie in dieser Welt verweilt. Denn ihr Blut kann Verletzungen und Krankheiten heilen und ist somit von den Menschen sehr begehrt. Nachdem sie den Fängen von Agnes‘ Vater entkommen ist, muss Sera die geheimnisvolle Insel Braxos finden. Hier soll das Band der Cerulean und damit Seras Weg zurück in die Stadt über den Wolken verankert sein. Doch niemand außer Agnes‘ und Leos Großmutter kennt den sagenumwobenen Ort. Gemeinsam mit ihren Freunden tritt Sera eine gefährliche Reise an, die sie für immer verändern wird. Packende Fantasy von der Autorin der Juwel-Trilogie!
Die New Yorker Fotografin Cordelia verbringt einen Sommer auf einer irischen Insel, wo ihre Kamera beim Anstoßen mit Niall, einem Koch mit gebrochenem Herzen, zerbricht. Trotz anfänglicher Missverständnisse entwickeln die beiden eine Verbindung, unterstützt von Menschen, die ihnen helfen, das Leben und die Liebe neu zu entdecken.
Dwie nowele uzupełniające historie bohater�w ?Klejnotu?. W ?Klejnocie?, poznaliśmy historię Violet jako surogatki Diuszesy Jeziora. Teraz czas na opowieść Raven służącej Hrabinie Kamienia oraz Garneta ? syna Diuszesy Gdy Raven zostaje kupiona na aukcji, od razu wie, że nie wszystko będzie dobrze. A kiedy trafia do pałacu hrabiny, szybko odkrywa, że ta, bardziej niż posiadaniem dziecka, jest zainteresowana eksperymentowaniem z ciałem i umysłem dziewczyny? Garnet do tej pory był beztroskim chłopakiem. Coś się jednak zmienia i chłopak przestaje akceptować okropności, kt�re dzieją się tuż przed jego oczami. Czy uda mu się coś z tym zrobić?
Fotografka Cordelia se po smrti otce a zklamání v lásce přestěhuje na irský ostrov Inishmore. Narazí na Nialla, a to doslova. Je na něj naštvaná, protože se jí kvůli němu rozbil foťák, jediná památka na otce. Kouzlo letních dnů a krása venkova spolu se srdečnými obyvateli však dělají své a Cordelia s Niallem podlehnou vzájemné přitažlivosti. Pak ale zasáhne minulost.
