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A Novel

by Tan, Sue Lynn

Book - 2022

Inspired by the legend of Chang-e, the Chinese moon goddess, this enchanting retelling follows Xingyin; as the secret daughter of the exiled moon goddess,...Show more Inspired by the legend of Chang-e, the Chinese moon goddess, this enchanting retelling follows Xingyin; as the secret daughter of the exiled moon goddess, Xingyin is forced to flee when her budding magic draws the attention of the vengeful Celestial Emperor. She finds herself on a perilous quest alongside the emperor's son, where she must find a way to save both her mother and the immortal realm. Show less

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Firekeeper's Daughter

by Boulley, Angeline

Book - 2021

This debut novel from Chippewa author Angeline Boulley has deep roots in her Native American culture. Meet Daunis - an 18-year-old biracial, unenrolled tr...Show more This debut novel from Chippewa author Angeline Boulley has deep roots in her Native American culture. Meet Daunis - an 18-year-old biracial, unenrolled tribal member who puts her own dreams on hold to care for her fragile mother. Her life is thrown into turmoil after she witnesses her best friend's murder at the hands of her meth-addicted boyfriend; Daunis begins to investigate drug trafficking inside her community, but soon realizes that some secrets are kept in the shadows for a reason... Show less

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Don't Call the Wolf

by Ross, Aleksandra

Book - 2020

"Don't Call the Wolf" is a reimagining of the classic Polish story "The Glass Mountain." Ren is the young queen who reigns over the fo...Show more "Don't Call the Wolf" is a reimagining of the classic Polish story "The Glass Mountain." Ren is the young queen who reigns over the forest of Kamiena, which is slowly being destroyed by the evil Golden Dragon. Ren makes a promise with Lukasz, the last of the dragon hunters - she'll help him find his lost brother if he helps slay the dragon. As the two learn to trust each other on their quest, both realize that some promises are easier to keep than others. Show less

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The Star-touched Queen

by Chokshi, Roshani

Book - 2016

Set in ancient India, "The Star-touched Queen" is an artful blend of Hindu folklore and fantasy. Maya is the cursed daughter of a raja, born und...Show more Set in ancient India, "The Star-touched Queen" is an artful blend of Hindu folklore and fantasy. Maya is the cursed daughter of a raja, born under promises of death and destruction. Her life is turned upside-down when she is forced into a political marriage meant to end with her death, until Amar, King of Akaran steps in. The problem? The Kingdom of Akaran is a haunted place, full of locked doors and a mysterious tree that bears memories instead of fruit. Soon, Maya finds herself at the heart of an ancient mystery, where she must find out who she can truly trust. Show less

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The Chaos of Stars

by White, Kiersten

Book - 2013

This YA novel draws inspiration from Egyptian mythology and blends it with the magic of first love and familial bonds. Meet sixteen-year-old Isadora, mort...Show more This YA novel draws inspiration from Egyptian mythology and blends it with the magic of first love and familial bonds. Meet sixteen-year-old Isadora, mortal daughter of ancient Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris. She's tired of her family's long history of feuds, so when she gets the chance to move to California with her brother, she jumps on it. But her new life suddenly grows more complicated when some bad dreams and an unexpected visitor arises - not to mention her growing attraction to beautiful Greek poet, Ry! Show less

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Six Crimson Cranes

by Lim, Elizabeth

Book - 2021

Shiori, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret: forbidden magic runs through her veins. One day, she accidentally loses control of it, and her life is t...Show more Shiori, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret: forbidden magic runs through her veins. One day, she accidentally loses control of it, and her life is thrown into turmoil when her stepmother banishes the young princess and curses her brothers to transform into six cranes every day. Shiori must summon every ounce of grit and resourcefulness she possesses to survive, track down her brothers, and solve the mystery of their curse. This wonderful blend of Western fairy tales and East Asian folklore is sure to draw readers into a fast-paced and exciting world. Show less

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This Woven Kingdom

by Mafi, Tahereh

Book - 2022

Based in Islamic texts and Persian mythology, "This Woven Kingdom" follows Alizeh, long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom but forced to hide ...Show more Based in Islamic texts and Persian mythology, "This Woven Kingdom" follows Alizeh, long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom but forced to hide in plain sight as a servant girl. Crown Prince Kamran has heard prophecies foretelling the death of his king, but he never expected that the servant girl with the strange eyes would be the one to throw his world into upheaval. Show less

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Children of Blood and Bone

by Adeyemi, Tomi

Book - 2018

Nigerian-American writer and storyteller Tomi Adeyemi has created an Afro-futurist fantasy novel that takes place in the fictional African kingdom of Orïs...Show more Nigerian-American writer and storyteller Tomi Adeyemi has created an Afro-futurist fantasy novel that takes place in the fictional African kingdom of Orïsha. Magic used to flow freely within the kingdom, until King Saran ruthlessly pursued the maji. Zélie, a teenager whose white hair marks her as a diviner, must team up with rogue princess Amari to restore magic to the kingdom, all the while evading the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Show less

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Vassa in the Night

by Porter, Sarah

Book - 2016

Inspired by the Russian fairy tale "Vasilisa the Beautiful", this YA novel takes place in the enchanted kingdom of Brooklyn. One night, sixteen-...Show more Inspired by the Russian fairy tale "Vasilisa the Beautiful", this YA novel takes place in the enchanted kingdom of Brooklyn. One night, sixteen-year-old Vassa goes out in the middle of the night on an errand for her stepsister and finds herself at Babs Yagg's convenience store; only this convenience store has a policy of beheading shoplifters - and sometimes innocent shoppers as well. Armed with only a tough-talking wooden doll, Vassa must be cunning enough to break the witch's curse and free her Brooklyn neighborhood. Show less

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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

by Oh, Axie

Book - 2022

Based off the Korean legend of "The Tale of Shim Cheong," this novel follows the folklore's tradition of throwing a maiden into the sea each yea...Show more Based off the Korean legend of "The Tale of Shim Cheong," this novel follows the folklore's tradition of throwing a maiden into the sea each year in hopes of appeasing a violent sea god. When her brother's betrothed is chosen to be sacrificed, sixteen-year-old Mina throws herself into the water instead. She is swept away to the Spirit Realm, where she sets out to bring an end to the Sea God and his killer storms, once and for all. Show less

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The Tiger at Midnight

by Teerdhala, Swati

Book - 2019

Esha is a legend who lives in the shadow of a historic royal coup. Known only as the Viper, she is a highly skilled assassin working with the rebels whose...Show more Esha is a legend who lives in the shadow of a historic royal coup. Known only as the Viper, she is a highly skilled assassin working with the rebels whose goal is to take down the ruthless General Hotha. Kunal has been a soldier since childhood. His uncle, General Hotha, has raised him to protect the crown at all costs. When their paths cross, Esha and Kunal must decide whether their newfound bond is strong enough to take on what's emerging from the shadows. Drawing inspiration from ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology, this first book in a fantasy trilogy is sure to capture readers with its stunning action and plot. Show less

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