Over a million copies of Ian Irvine’s fantasy novels sold. The orphan Tamly and his best friend Kym are as different as fire and snow. Kym has magic coming out of her fingers, and Tamly has none at all. When their village is threatened by bad magic this unlikely pair will need to use their combined talents to steal the Book of Spells from the evil sorcerer Lord Harshax. Fantastically illustrated by DM Cornish. Reviews and Honours for The Sorcerer’s Tower Shortlisted for the 2008 Aurealis Award, Best Children’s Series “A new series by two of Australia’s best. It has all the things that turn reluctant readers into avaricious readers – fast moving plot, big gribbly monsters and really cool illustrations.” Reading Time “A thrilling bedtime chapter book for parents to read to children five years and older.” The Courier Mail on Thorn Castle “Fast moving fantasy adventure, brought to life by Cornish’s distinctive illustrations.” Good Reading “A fast-paced, easy reading book for middle primary school.” The Ballarat Courier “This exciting story is likely to appeal to young readers who like their adventures action-packed, but also to slightly older, reluctant readers.”Sunday Tasmanian “Children as young as six will enjoy this fast paced novel. Non-stop fantasy action with humour and colourful detail.” The Courier Mail on Black Crypt “Beautifully crafted with magic, excitement, surprises, chases and fights all the way.” Aurealis “From one of Australia’s masters of fantasy, this action-packed series is a wonderful introduction to the genre for readers aged nine and over. Perfect for the reluctant or younger reader.” Aussiereviews.com

A royal young adult epic fantasy book with fae, magic, and enemies to lovers. Faerie bargains are not easily broken. Elora has decided to stay in Faerie to help Prince Brannick become High King. With the element of surprise on their side, they only have to hide their sword training lessons until the last phase of testing. But Brannick is ruled by a bargain that could ruin everything. Queen Alessandra is beginning to remember her history with the prince. With one word, she could force him to lose the testing and give up his freedom forever. With a growing reputation, Elora’s anonymity in Faerie is shrinking fast. Her sisters are safe in the mortal realm, but she is desperate to help Brannick win the throne. If he doesn’t, any number of fae could capture Elora. Or even worse… her sisters. This completed young adult fantasy series includes: Book 1: Court of Bitter Thorn Book 2: Castle of Bitter Thorn Book 3: Crown of Bitter Thorn Book 4: Queen of Bitter Thorn PRAISE FOR THE FAE OF BITTER THORN EPIC FANTASY SERIES “Elora continues to be strong willed and as stubborn as they come. I absolutely LOVE her!” “Richly layered and dynamic, Elora is a series of contradictions. She is brave yet vulnerable, confident and unsure, grief-stricken yet hopeful.” “The ending brought a few surprising twists that left me reeling and wanting the next book. Can't wait to find out what happens next!” “Elora's journey was both heartbreaking and empowering, to watch her find strength in a world she had no business succeeding in.” Readers who like the following books have also enjoyed this YA fantasy novel The Cruel Prince, Alanna The First Adventure, The Hobbit, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Iron King, The Iron Fey, Caraval, Once Upon a Broken Heart, A Wrinkle in Time, The Last Unicorn, The Golden Compass, Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Selection, Red Queen, Graceling, The Kiss of Deception, Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, Harry Potter, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, The Bear and the Nightingale, The City of Brass, A Deal with the Elf King, Air Awakens, Curse of the Wolf King, Oath Taker, Enchanting the Elven Mage, Shattered Kingdom, Curse of Shadows and Thorns, These Hollow Vows, Eragon Readers who like the following authors have also enjoyed this young adult epic fantasy book Holly Black, Tamora Pierce, JRR Tolkien, Brigid Kemmerer, CS Lewis, Stephanie Garber, Julie Kagawa, Madeleine Lengle, Peter S Beagle, Phillip Pullman, Kiera Cass, Victoria Aveyard, Kristin Cashore, Mary E. Pearson, Sarah J. Maas, JK Rowling, Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor, Katherine Arden, SA Chakraborty, Elise Kova, Tessonja Odette, Audrey Grey, Alisha Klapheke, Angelina J. Steffort, LJ Andrews, Lexi Ryan, Christopher Paolini, Robin Hobb, Morgan Rice Keywords: Young adult epic fantasy, YA epic fantasy, young adult fantasy, YA fantasy, epic fantasy books, YA fantasy books, epic sagas, animals & nature, top rated books, tricks, Epic of Gilgamesh, spells & charms, slow burn romance, slow-burn romance, enemies to lovers romance, young adult series, druids, top rated teen fantasy collection, heroine, dryads, for teenagers, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, YA fantasy, young adults romance, magical adventures, fae fantasy, romantic fantasy, portal fantasy, dark fairy tales, fantasy realm, historical fantasy, secondary world fantasy, full length fantasy, fairy tale fantasy, young adult, royalty, fae prince, fae king, romantic book, romantic novel, audiobooks, fantasy audiobooks, dark magic, teen fantasy, war, battle, coming of age, magic books, adventure books, fae books, fantasy romance fae, epic fantasy fiction, action and adventure, young adult fantasy, teen fantasy romance, fantasy series, young adult books, epic fantasy books, young adult romance books, fantasy romance books for young adults, fantasy books for young adults, young adult fantasy, YA fantasy

To end the murders, she must live with the beast of the forest. After surviving years with a debilitating illness, Gisela must prove she is more than her ailment. She discovers her father, King Werner of Tursch, has been growing desperate for the herbs that are key to her health. So much so, he’s willing to cross paths with a deadly legend of Todesfall Forest to retrieve the remedy. Knorren is the demon of the forest, one who slaughters anyone who trespasses into his land. When King Werner steps into the demon’s territory, desperately pleading for safe passage for the sake of his daughter's health, Knorren toys with the idea. However, not without a cost. King Werner must deliver his beloved Gisela to the demon or suffer dire consequences. With unrest spreading through the kingdom, and its people growing tired of a king who won’t put an end to the demon of Todesfall Forest, Gisela must make a choice. To become Knorren’s prisoner forever, or risk the lives of her beloved people. Perfect for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. This is a dark retelling you won't want to miss out on!

A royal YA epic fantasy novel with fae, magic, and enemies to lovers romance. Faerie is forever changed. Mortals in Faerie always bring trouble, and after Elora's pivotal sacrifice, that trouble has spread throughout all the courts. It affects the very nature of their realm. The danger to Faerie is building. Prince Brannick is still determined to become High King and establish peace but doing so will require support from the other courts. Many fae still hesitate to back him after the sins of his mother. To win their favor, Prince Brannick must take on greater risks by offering bargains and making troubling promises. He wants to fight for his rightful place as High King. He wants to end his conflict with the queen of Fairfrost for good. And he wants to make sure Elora's sacrifice wasn't in vain. But his heart might be too broken to do any of that. Mortals in Faerie always bring trouble, and this time, it might be too much to bear. This completed young adult fantasy series includes: Book 1: Court of Bitter Thorn Book 2: Castle of Bitter Thorn Book 3: Crown of Bitter Thorn Book 4: Queen of Bitter Thorn PRAISE FOR THE FAE OF BITTER THORN EPIC FANTASY SERIES “OMG!!! I love love love this series. It's full of action and adventure and love and hate and it's just amazing.” “I am really in such shock especially with that ending. I had no idea what to expect at all but this wasn’t it! The tension of this book, everything that Elora went through, everything with Brannick, this book was just so much! Many emotional moments and much to love! Well done Kay!” “This is another fab read from this author. It’s one hell of a ride, fast paced and full of adventure and I was grabbed from the very start. The characters are fantastic and the storyline addictive and the world building is incredible. Cannot wait to read more.” “The entire book was edge of your seat action. Fae and humans fight together. Great world building, realistic characters and even love.” Readers who like the following books have also enjoyed this YA fantasy novel The Cruel Prince, Alanna The First Adventure, The Hobbit, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Iron King, The Iron Fey, Caraval, Once Upon a Broken Heart, A Wrinkle in Time, The Last Unicorn, The Golden Compass, Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Selection, Red Queen, Graceling, The Kiss of Deception, Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, Harry Potter, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, The Bear and the Nightingale, The City of Brass, A Deal with the Elf King, Air Awakens, Curse of the Wolf King, Oath Taker, Enchanting the Elven Mage, Shattered Kingdom, Curse of Shadows and Thorns, These Hollow Vows, Eragon Readers who like the following authors have also enjoyed this young adult epic fantasy book Holly Black, Tamora Pierce, JRR Tolkien, Brigid Kemmerer, CS Lewis, Stephanie Garber, Julie Kagawa, Madeleine Lengle, Peter S Beagle, Phillip Pullman, Kiera Cass, Victoria Aveyard, Kristin Cashore, Mary E. Pearson, Sarah J. Maas, JK Rowling, Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor, Katherine Arden, SA Chakraborty, Elise Kova, Tessonja Odette, Audrey Grey, Alisha Klapheke, Angelina J. Steffort, LJ Andrews, Lexi Ryan, Christopher Paolini, Robin Hobb, Morgan Rice Keywords: Young adult epic fantasy, YA epic fantasy, young adult fantasy, YA fantasy, epic fantasy books, YA fantasy books, epic sagas, animals & nature, top rated books, tricks, Epic of Gilgamesh, spells & charms, slow burn romance, slow-burn romance, enemies to lovers romance, young adult series, druids, top rated teen fantasy collection, heroine, dryads, for teenagers, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, YA fantasy, young adults romance, magical adventures, fae fantasy, romantic fantasy, portal fantasy, dark fairy tales, fantasy realm, historical fantasy, secondary world fantasy, full length fantasy, fairy tale fantasy, young adult, royalty, fae prince, fae king, romantic book, romantic novel, audiobooks, fantasy audiobooks, dark magic, teen fantasy, war, battle, coming of age, magic books, adventure books, fae books, fantasy romance fae, epic fantasy fiction, action and adventure, young adult fantasy, teen fantasy romance, fantasy series, young adult books, epic fantasy books, young adult romance books, fantasy romance books for young adults, fantasy books for young adults, young adult fantasy, YA fantasy

The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander, Book Three in The Chronicles of Prydain Princess Eilonwy hates to leave her friend Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and her beloved home, Caer Dallben. Why does she have to go to the Isle of Mona to train as a proper lady when she's already a princess? But Eilonwy soon faces much more than the ordeal of becoming a dignified young maiden, for she possesses magical powers sought by the evil enchantress Queen Achren. When Eilonwy is put under a deep spell, Taran and his companions set out on a dangerous quest to rescue her. Yet how can a lowly Assistant Pig-Keeper hope to stand against the most evil enchantress in all of Prydain?

This middle grade debut is Sleeping Beauty like you've never seen it before, about a girl who lives in the shadow of her older sister and the curse that has haunted her from birth. For years, Briony has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, Rosalin, and the curse that has haunted her from birth--that on the day of her sixteenth birthday she would prick her finger on a spindle and cause everyone in the castle to fall into a 100-year sleep. When the day the curse is set to fall over the kingdom finally arrives, nothing--not even Briony--can stop its evil magic. You know the story. But here's something you don't know. When Briony finally wakes up, it's up to her to find out what's really going on, and to save her family and friends from the murderous Thornwood. But who is going to listen to her? This is a story of sisterhood, of friendship, and of the ability of even little sisters to forge their own destiny. The first in a three-book series of fairy tale retellings, these are the stories of the siblings who never made it into the storybook.

Two thieves want answers. Riyria is born. . . For more than a year Royce Melborn has tried to forget Gwen DeLancy, the woman who saved him and his partner Hadrian Blackwater from certain death. Unable to get her out of his mind, Royce returns to Medford with Hadrian but the two receive a very different reception -- Gwen refuses to see them. The victim of abuse by a powerful noble, she suspects that Royce will ignore any danger in his desire for revenge. By turning the thieves away, Gwen hopes to once more protect them. What she doesn't realize is what the two are capable of -- but she's about to find out.

A royal YA epic fantasy book with fae, magic, and enemies to lovers romance. Don’t miss this enchanting and epic finale to The Fae of Bitter Thorn series where Faerie could be saved…or destroyed forever. Faerie itself is on the brink of destruction. Alone and frightened, Elora must return to Bitter Thorn to share news of Queen Alessandra’s most recent victory. But the realm is crumbling before her eyes. Frost covers surfaces it should not. Defensive enchantments are not as strong as they should be. Everyone in Faerie is falling prey to the Fairfrost queen’s manipulation. Though Elora’s magic sometimes works, she still has no idea how or why. At every turn, Ansel impedes their progress and feeds the fear they can’t escape. Fairfrost Palace is now heavily guarded, which makes it nearly impossible for them to face Queen Alessandra. To restore Prince Brannick to his rightful place as High King, Elora must learn to trust herself. It might be easier if her victories would last. It might be easier if she lived. This completed young adult fantasy series includes: Book 1: Court of Bitter Thorn Book 2: Castle of Bitter Thorn Book 3: Crown of Bitter Thorn Book 4: Queen of Bitter Thorn PRAISE FOR THE FAE OF BITTER THORN EPIC FANTASY SERIES “This is an action-packed, fantastical adventure. The world-building is amazing and immersive, and I love how vividly described everything is. The characters are also well-developed, especially Elora.” “As always, Kay has blown me away with her writing! Everything has built perfectly to this moment.” “This book was the best yet! LOTS of twiists!!!! Just when things looked like they would go the heroes way, another twist.” “What a fitting conclusion to a wonderful series! I was spellbound from the very 1st book and continued to be enchanted with each new book!” Readers who enjoy Dance of Thieves, The Winner's Curse, and The Fallen Kingdom will be ensnared by this young adult epic fantasy novel. Fans of authors such as Marie E. Pearson, Marie Rutkoski, and Elizabeth May will find themselves immersed in this captivating epic fantasy world. Keywords: young adult epic fantasy, enemies to lovers romance, fae fantasy, faerie, court intrigue, magical adventures, royal politics, sibling devotion, fantasy series, mysteries of thorn manor, margaret rogerson