Seit Generationen heiraten die Prinzen von Ilara das schönste Mädchen der abgelegenen Insel Varenia. Alle Mädchen träumen davon, als Prinzessin Ilaras auserwählt zu werden, auch die siebzehnjährige Nor. Nor vermutet, dass ihre hübschere Zwillingsschwester Zadie den Kronprinzen heiraten wird, während sie selbst auf der Insel zurückbleiben muss. Als sich Zadie allerdings bei einem Tauchgang im Meer verletzt, wird Nor an ihrer Stelle nach Ilara geschickt. Dort trifft sie nicht nur auf ihren zukünftigen Ehemann, den feindseligen Prinzen Ceren, sondern auch auf dessen charmanten jüngeren Bruder Talin – und entdeckt eine Verschwörung, die ihre Heimatinsel zerstören könnte.
Mara Rutherford Bücher
Mara Rutherford entdeckte ihre Leidenschaft für das Schreiben im Fantasy-Genre, nachdem sie als Journalistin begonnen hatte. Ihre Werke schöpfen oft aus einem reichen Mosaik globaler Folklore, geprägt von ihren ausgedehnten Reisen. Rutherford erforscht Themen wie Identität und kulturelle Überschneidungen durch fesselnde Erzählungen. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil verbindet fließend Elemente des magischen Realismus mit einem tiefen Verständnis der menschlichen Psyche.





Kingdom of Sea and Stone
- 416 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
The highly anticipated sequel to Mara Rutherfords stunning YA fantasy debut, Crown of Coral and Pearl , in which a young woman from a village on the sea must impersonate her twin on land to save everyone she loves from a tyrannical prince. Perfect for fans of Roshani Chokshi, Laura Sebastian, and Sarah Tolcser.
"Mara Rutherford's The Poison Season took me on journey through a bloodthirsty forest, where two star-crossed lovers discover the true meaning of poison. It brims with evocative storytelling that left me enchanted!" -- Emily J. Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique Outsiders are always given a choice: the Forest or the lake. Either way, they're never heard from again. Leelo has spent her entire life on Endla, coexisting with the bloodthirsty Forest and respecting the poisonous lake that protects her island from outsiders who seek to destroy it. But as much as Leelo cares for her community, she struggles to accept that her younger brother will be exiled by his next birthday, unless he gains the magic of enchanted song so vital to Endla. When Leelo sees a young outsider on the verge of drowning in the lake, she knows exactly what she's supposed to do. But in a moment that will change everything, Leelo betrays her family, her best friend, and Endla by making an unthinkable choice. Discovery could lead to devastating consequences for both Leelo and the outsider, Jaren, but as they grow closer, Leelo realizes that not all danger comes from beyond the lake--and they can only survive if Leelo is willing to question the very fabric of her society, her people, and herself.
Luminous
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
"Wonderfully lush and enthralling." --Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows From the author of Crown of Coral and Pearl comes an immersive new fantasy about a witch who must learn to harness her power--or risk losing her loved ones forever. Liora has spent her life in hiding, knowing discovery could mean falling prey to the king's warlock, Darius, who uses mages' magic to grow his own power. But when her worst nightmare comes to pass, Darius doesn't take her. Instead, he demands that her younger sister return to the capital with him. To make matters worse, Evran, Liora's childhood friend and the only one who knows her secret, goes missing following Darius's visit, leaving her without anyone to turn to. To find Evran and to save her sister, Liora must embrace the power she has always feared. But the greatest danger she'll face is yet to come, for Darius has plans in motion that will cause the world to fall into chaos--and Liora and Evran may be the only ones who can stop him. "A beautiful, enchanting tale of a young woman coming into her own powers. Luminous shines as brightly as its heroine." --Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find "Shining prose, radiant characters, and a love story that burns bright." --Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga
A Multitude of Dreams
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
"Dripping with bloody opulence, A Multitude of Dreams creeps up on you like a sly shadow. I couldn't guess at the horrors until it was too late to look away! I loved this book." --Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrow The bloody plague is finally past, but what fresh horror lies in its wake? Princess Imogen of Goslind has lived a sheltered life for three years at the boarded-up castle--she and the rest of its inhabitants safe from the bloody mori roja plague that's ravaged the kingdom. But Princess Imogen has a secret, and as King Stuart descends further into madness, it's at great risk of being revealed. Rations dwindle each day, and unhappy murmurings threaten to crack the facade of the years-long charade being played within the castle walls. Nico Mott once enjoyed a comfortable life of status, but the plague took everyone and everything from him. If not for the generosity of a nearby lord, Nico may not have survived the mori roja's aftermath. But does owing Lord Crane his life mean he owes him his silence? When Lord Crane sends Nico to search for more plague survivors in the castle, Nico collides with a princess who wants to break out. They will each have to navigate the web of lies they've woven if they're going to survive the nightmares that lie ahead.