Fantasy
The Raven Queen
Editors' choice
Other writers have tackled Ireland’s Iron Age legends and their compelling magic, a magic thoroughly mixed with the earthy business…
An Embarrassment of Riches
The 24th volume of Yarbro’s Saint-Germain series is sure to please her fans, but it’s also likely to lure in…
The Raven Girl
On the foggy shores of Inis Ghall, an island off the coast of Connemarra, a young girl with raven-black hair…
A Most Improper Magick
In 1803 England, mischievous twelve-year-old Kat must deal with her stern stepmother and disapproving elder sisters who constantly criticize her…
The Red Pyramid
Brother and sister Carter and Sadie Kane scarcely know each other. Carter lives with their Egyptologist father, based in America,…
Greek Myths
Fresh take on some of the most important Greek myths, illustrated in a very modern way in tones of grey…
Greek Beasts and Heroes: The Fire Breather
This is the sixth volume in the series, giving us nine more tales from ancient Greece. First of all, we…
The Lion of Cairo
Ruling Cairo as a figurehead in 12th-century Egypt, a young Caliph is manipulated by his grand vizier, who uses drugs…
Mercury
Hope Larson is already a veteran at producing graphic novels. Her 2008 title, Chiggers, won the Eisner Award for Special…
Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus
According to Theodosia’s grandmother, an Edwardian girl of eleven should be learning to be a young lady under the tutelage…
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