Elizabeth Lim Knihy

Shiori, jediná princezná Kiaty, má tajomstvo. V jej žilách koluje zakázaná mágia. Za normálnych okolností ju dobre skrýva, ale ráno v deň zásnubného obradu nad ňou stratí kontrolu. Spočiatku jej to pripadá ako zásah šťasteny, keďže zabráni svadbe, ktorú nikdy nechcela, ale zároveň upúta pozornosť Raikamy, jej nevlastnej matky. Raikama oplýva svojou vlastnou temnou mágiou a mladú princeznú vyženie. Jej bratov premení na žeriavy a varuje Shiori, aby o tom nikomu nehovorila, pretože pri každom slove, ktoré jej unikne z úst, jeden z jej bratov zomrie. Bezradná a osamelá Shiori bez hlasu pátra po bratoch a na svojej ceste odhalí sprisahanie s cieľom zmocniť sa trónu - sprisahanie zvrátenejšie a zákernejšie, rafinovanejšie a zložitejšie ako Raikamina zrada. Jedine Shiori môže dať kráľovstvo do poriadku, ale aby to dokázala, musí dôverovať chlapcovi, za ktorého sa tak veľmi nechcela vydať. A musí prijať mágiu, ktorú ju celý život učili zadržiavať - bez ohľadu na to, čo ju to bude stáť.

A journey to the kingdom of dragons, a star-crossed love, and a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world or break it... Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy from the acclaimed author of Spin the Dawn.Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood. The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next-threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love, Takkan. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.

Tru Saigas never wanted to be a forger, but since her father went missing, her family has been pursued by debt collectors. With no other choice, she must use her talent as an art forger to survive. Additionally, she possesses a unique magical ability: she can paint the future. However, even her powers are not enough to protect her family from the enemies she has made in the dark alleys of the city. When her situation becomes desperate, Tru agrees to a marriage contract with a mysterious dragon lord who promises her a fresh start. She must move to his abandoned underwater palace and create a vision that reveals too much, putting both their lives at risk. This enchanting tale weaves themes of love, danger, and the struggle for survival in a world where magic and art intertwine.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes comes a tale of two sisters - one as beautiful as the other is monstrous - who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever. One must fall for the other to rise. Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna-the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath - launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point. Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.

What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? Unable to prove that she's the missing princess, and unable to bear life under Lady Tremaine any longer, Cinderella attempts a fresh start, looking for work at the palace as a seamstress. But when the Grand Duke appoints her to serve under the king's visiting sister, Cinderella becomes witness to a grand conspiracy to take the king --and the prince-- out of power, as well as a longstanding prejudice against fairies, including Cinderella's own Fairy Godmother. Faced with questions of love and loyalty to the kingdom, Cinderella must find a way to stop the villains of past and present . . . before it's too late

A TWISTED TALE NOVELWhat if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio?Pariva is a village full of magical lore where sisters Chiara and Ilaria grew up together.Forty years later, Chiara, now the Blue Fairy, defies the rules of magic within Pariva and grants a wish that changes everything for her old friend Geppetto, and for a little puppet named Pinocchio. But, she is discovered by the Scarlet Fairy, formerly Ilaria, who holds this transgression against her. They decide to settle things through a good old-fashioned bet - with Pinocchio and Geppetto's fate hanging in the balance.

What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld? When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shang's great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must traverse Diyu to find Shang's spirit, face harrowing obstacles, and leave by sunrise--or become King Yama's prisoner forever. Moreover, Mulan is still disguised as the soldier called Ping, wrestling with the decision to reveal her true identity to her closest friend. Will Mulan be able to save Shang before it's too late? Will he ever be able to trust her again? Or will she lose him--and be lost in the Underworld--forever?

Disney's New York Times best-selling series presents a rich anthology filled with all-new what-if twists, such as What if Snow White learned magic? What if Mulan became the emperor's advisor? And what if Remy the rat met Colette first?Edited by New York Times best-selling author, Elizabeth Lim, this Twisted Tale anthology features sixteen twisted short stories with new takes on fan-favorite Disney films. Swoon as Ariel and Eric meet right after the Little Mermaid saves her prince; join Tiana and Naveen on a race to get back to Maldonia; take a ride on a pirate space ship with Jim Hawkins; and uncover just what power Tinker Bell's pixie dust holds.Written by veteran Twisted Tale authors, Elizabeth Lim, Liz Braswell, Jen Calonita, and Farrah Rochon, and featuring captivating contributions from best-selling authors, Livia Blackburne, M.K. England, Micol Ostow, and Kristina Perez, this collection filled with magic, intrigue, and charm is a must-have for Disney and fairy tale fans alike.

When Maia Tamarin is presented with an opportunity to change her fortunes, she doesn't think twice about dressing as a boy and traveling to the Summer Palace to attain it. She knows she could lose her life if she is discovered, but the risk is worth it to save her family from ruin and achieve her own dream of becoming tailor to the emperor. There's just one catch: Maia is one of twelve tailors vying for the job. Backstabbing and lies run rampant as the tailors compete in a series of challenges to prove their artistry and skill. Maia's task is further complicated when she draws the attention of the court magician, Edan, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise. But nothing could prepare her for the final challenge: Maia must sew three magic gowns for the emperor's reluctant bride-to-be, from the laughter of the sun, the tears of the moon, and the blood of stars. With this impossible task before her, she embarks on a journey to the far reaches of the kingdom, seeking the sun, the moon, and the stars, and finding more than she ever could have imagined. . . . Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this young adult fantasy is pitch-perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Renée Ahdieh.

Three magical gowns. Two kingdoms on the brink of war. One chance to save them all. Maia Tamarin proved her skill as a tailor when she wove the dresses of the sun, the moon, and the stars, but it will take more than a beautiful gown to hide the darkness rising up within her, in the stunning 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, while Edan, the boy she loves, is gone - perhaps forever. 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. But the emperor's rivals learn of her deception, and there is hell to pay - yet 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: losing control of her magic, her body and her mind. It's only a matter of time before Maia loses herself completely, but until then she will stop at nothing to find Edan, protect her family, and bring lasting peace to her home. The stakes are higher than ever in this breathtaking sequel to Spin the Dawn.

E se Cenerentola non avesse mai provato la scarpetta di vetro? Incapace di dimostrare di essere la principessa scomparsa e non potendo più sopportare la vita sotto Lady Tremaine, Cenerentola tenta un nuovo inizio, cercando lavoro al palazzo come sarta. Ma quando il Gran Duca la nomina per servire la sorella in visita del re, Cenerentola diventa testimone di una grande cospirazione per deporre il re e il principe, oltre a un pregiudizio di lunga data contro le fate, compresa la sua stessa Fata Madrina. Di fronte a questioni di amore e lealtà verso il regno, Cenerentola deve trovare un modo per fermare i cattivi del passato e del presente... prima che sia troppo tardi.

Prinzessin Shiori hat ihrer Stiefmutter versprochen, die magische Drachenperle zurückzubringen. Auf ihrer gefährlichen Reise ins Königreich der Drachen muss sie politische Intrigen bekämpfen und die Perle vor Dieben schützen, während sie sich mit ihrer eigenen dunklen Energie auseinandersetzt. Ein actionreiches Abenteuer voller unerwarteter Wendungen!

E se Cenerentola non avesse mai provato la scarpetta di vetro? Incapace di dimostrare di essere la principessa scomparsa e non potendo più sopportare la vita sotto Lady Tremaine, Cenerentola cerca un nuovo inizio, cercando lavoro al palazzo come sarta. Ma quando il Gran Duca la nomina per servire la sorella in visita del re, Cenerentola diventa testimone di una grande cospirazione per estromettere il re - e il principe - dal potere, oltre a un pregiudizio di lunga data contro le fate, inclusa la sua stessa Fata Madrina. Di fronte a questioni di amore e lealtà verso il regno, Cenerentola deve trovare un modo per fermare i cattivi del passato e del presente... prima che sia troppo tardi.