Sangu Mandanna entdeckte ihre Leidenschaft für das Geschichtenerzählen im zarten Alter von vier Jahren, als eine Begegnung mit einem Elefanten auf einem Waldweg ihre erste Erzählung auslöste. Jahre und zahlreiche Manuskripte später landete sie ihren ersten Buchvertrag. Ihre Reise spiegelt ein tiefes Engagement für das Handwerk des Schreibens und eine anhaltende Hingabe wider, Geschichten zum Leben zu erwecken.
Set in a captivating world inspired by Indian mythology and British folklore, the story follows a neurodivergent heroine navigating a mysterious school filled with magical creatures. This enchanting adventure weaves together elements of fantasy and self-discovery, appealing to fans of the Skandar series and offering a unique perspective on magic and identity.
Jupiter Nettle's lifelong dream of attending the Seven Schools of Magic turns into a nightmare when she fails her entrance exams. Disheartened, she receives an unexpected chance to join the School of Earth Magic, which is far from the glamorous experience she imagined. Under the stern guidance of Professor Grim, Jupiter grapples with self-doubt and the school's low reputation. However, when an ancient enemy threatens the schools, she must discover her inner strength and the true nature of her magic to confront the challenge ahead.
Roman - Grumpy meets Grumpy – bezaubernd, warmherzig, romantisch
Mürrische Hexe trifft wortkargen Historiker – die perfekten Voraussetzungen für einen bezaubernden Roman voller Wärme, Humor und Liebe. Sera Swan hätte die mächtigste Hexe Englands werden können. Aber aus Liebe beging sie einen unverzeihlichen Fehler und verlor ihre Magie. Seither leitet sie eine kleine Pension in Lancashire und kümmert sich um ihre außergewöhnlichen Gäste. Da entdeckt sie eine Möglichkeit, ihre Fähigkeiten zurückzugewinnen. Doch dafür benötigt sie die Unterstützung des abweisenden Historikers Luke Larsen. Der hat allerdings ganz eigene Gründe, sich nicht in die Machenschaften einer gewissen grummeligen Gastwirtin zu verstricken. Und niemand ist überraschter als er selbst, als er es doch tut – und es genießt. Herzerwärmend, magisch, geheimnisvoll – verpassen Sie auch nicht Sangu Mandannas in sich abgeschlossenen Roman »Miss Moons höchst geheimer Club für ungewöhnliche Hexen«.
Esmae once wanted nothing more than to help her golden brother win the crown of Kali but that dream died with her best friend. Alexi broke her heart, and she vowed to destroy him for it. And with her sentient warship Titania beside her, how can she possibly fail?
Celebrated author Sangu Mandanna promises a gripping conclusion to the Celestial Trilogy in A War of Swallowed Stars.
Kiki Kallira can bring her drawings to life...but when a mysterious curse threatens her newly-created kingdom and friends, how can she use her powers to save them? A fantasy adventure inspired by Hindu legends, about anxiety, creativity and finding your own strengths. For 8+ fans of Abi Elphistone and The Land of Roar.
Sind mehrere Hexen beisammen, geschehen schlimme Dinge – doch Mika Moon will nicht mehr einsam sein … Ein herzerwärmender Cosy-Fantasy-Roman. Mika Moon ist Anfang dreißig, Single – und eine Hexe. Man erkennt es auf ihrem YouTube-Kanal über Hexerei zwar nicht, aber ihre magischen Fähigkeiten sind echt. Seit ihrer Kindheit weiß sie, dass immer schreckliche Dinge geschehen, wenn zwei Hexen mehr Zeit als nötig miteinander verbringen. Dennoch nimmt sie das Angebot an, gleich drei minderjährige Hexen auf einmal zu unterrichten. Aber im Nowhere House, in dem die Kinder versteckt vor der Öffentlichkeit leben, findet Mika nicht nur eine herausfordernde Aufgabe, sondern neue Freunde, neue Liebe und vielleicht sogar etwas, das sie bislang nie hatte: eine Familie.
“A rare gem of a sequel . . . Each page drips with action and moral complexities.” —Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire, on A House of Rage & Sorrow A prince without his kingdom. A kingdom without its princess. The destruction of the stars themselves. War is destroying the galaxy. Esmae has vanished without a trace. A terrifying, ravenous beast is devouring the stars one by one. Titania is offered a gift that may well be a curse. Alexi, the exiled prince, is asked to pay a heavy price for his mistakes. And far, far away, on a dark, mysterious planet, a sleeping god stirs awake. War or family. Pride or peace. As the end of the world draws ever closer, Esmae and Alexi must decide how far they’ll go to win—and who they’ll sacrifice along the way. Celebrated author Sangu Mandanna promises a gripping conclusion to the Celestial Trilogy in A War of Swallowed Stars.
For fans of the Aru Shah and Serpent's Secret series, this action-packed fantasy-adventure sees a girl's drawings of Indian mythology spring to vivid life--including the evil god who seeks to enter the real world and destroy it. Kiki Kallira has always been a worrier. Did she lock the front door? Is there a terrible reason her mom is late? Recently her anxiety has been getting out of control, but one thing that has always soothed her is drawing. Kiki's sketchbook is full of fanciful doodles of the rich Indian myths and legends her mother has told her over the years. One day, her sketchbook's calming effect is broken when her mythological characters begin springing to life right out of its pages. Kiki ends up falling into the mystical world she drew, which includes a lot of wonderful discoveries like the band of rebel kids who protect the kingdom, as well as not-so-great ones like the ancient deity bent on total destruction. As the one responsible for creating the evil god, Kiki must overcome her fear and anxiety to save both worlds--the real and the imagined--from his wrath. But how can a girl armed with only a pencil defeat something so powerful?
In a realm where power and family ties intertwine, the struggle for the crown intensifies as rival factions within a single kingdom vie for dominance. Intrigue, betrayal, and loyalty shape the destinies of those who seek the throne, revealing the complexities of duty and ambition. As the stakes rise, the characters must navigate their relationships and the burden of legacy, ultimately questioning what it truly means to rule.
This modern, groundbreaking YA anthology explores the complexity and beauty of interracial and LGBTQ+ relationships where differences are front and center. When people ask me what this anthology is about, I’m often tempted to give them the complicated answer: it’s about race, and about how being different from the person you love can matter but how it can also not matter, and it’s about Chinese pirate ghosts, black girl vigilantes, colonial India, a flower festival, a garden of poisons, and so, so much else. Honestly, though? I think the answer’s much simpler than that. Color outside the Lines is a collection of stories about young, fierce, brilliantly hopeful people in love.—Sangu Mandanna, editor of Color outside the Lines With stories by: Samira Ahmed | Elsie Chapman | Lauren Gibaldi | Lydia Kang | Michelle Ruiz Keil | Lori M. Lee | Sangu Mandanna | L.L. McKinney | Anna-Marie McLemore | Danielle Paige | Karuna Riazi | Caroline Tung Richmond | Adam Silvera | Tara Sim | Eric Smith | Kelly Zekas & Tarun Shanker
In a universe of capricious gods, dark moons, and kingdoms built on the backs of spaceships, a cursed queen sends her infant daughter away, a jealous uncle steals the throne of Kali from his nephew, and an exiled prince vows to take his crown back. Raised alone and far away from her home on Kali, Esmae longs to return to her family. When the King of Wychstar offers to gift the unbeatable, sentient warship Titania to a warrior that can win his competition, she sees her way home: she’ll enter the competition, reveal her true identity to the world, and help her famous brother win back the crown of Kali. It’s a great plan. Until it falls apart. Inspired by the Mahabharata and other ancient Indian stories, A Spark of White Fire is a lush, sweeping space opera about family, curses, and the endless battle between jealousy and love.
Eva is a creation, an echo designed to replace Amarra if she dies. She closely observes Amarra's life, including her relationships and experiences. When Amarra dies in a car crash, Eva must step in and fulfill her role.
Die Eltern der Anderen haben ihre Erschaffung in Auftrag gegeben. Die Andere ist das Original, sie ist die Kopie. Alles, was sie tut, hängt von der Anderen ab. Und wenn sie sich nicht an die Regeln hält, ist ihr Leben in Gefahr. Amarras Eltern lieben ihre Tochter so sehr, dass sie eine Doppelgängerin erschaffen lassen. Sie wächst abgeschottet von der Außenwelt auf und hat nur eine Bestimmung: die echte Amarra im Todesfall zu ersetzen. Darum muss sie wissen, was Amarra weiß; essen, was Amarra isst; lesen, was Amarra liest. Und obwohl sie nur lieben darf, wen Amarra liebt, verliebt sie sich Sean, einen ihrer Betreuer – ein lebensgefährlicher Verstoß gegen die Spielregeln eines grausamen Experiments.
