Kalyn Josephson

Hřmění a tlukot křídel se nesou horkou nocí… První díl originální fantasy série. V tropickém království Rhodaire jsou vrány, vládnoucí magií živlů, běžnou součástí každodenního života… dokud k nim nevtrhne Illuciánská armáda a všechno nezničí. Princezna Anthia se od té chvíle utápí v depresích a jediné, nač dokáže myslet, je obrovská ztráta a prázdnota v jejím srdci. Její sestra Caliza má mezitím plné ruce práce s troskami království, jenž po smrti matky skončilo na jejích bedrech. Ale když je Caliza přinucena souhlasit se sňatkem mezi její sestrou a illuciánským korunním princem, Thiu to konečně přiměje vylézt z postele. A poté co v ruinách hnízdiště nalezne poslední nepoškozené vejce, vymyslí dívky nebezpečný plán – nechat tajně vylíhnout vejce a získat zpátky, co jim nepřátelé vzali.

Inspirada por la mitología judía, y con toques de Las carreras de Escorpio y Peaky Blinders, Dinastía oscura nos presenta a la hija de un famoso criador de caballos, una hechicera sin licencia y un ambicioso heredero que deberán trabajar juntos para ganar una despiadada carrera de caballos mágicos. La familia Rusel es famosa por todo Enderlain por la cría de caballos encantados, pero su prestigio no les libra de sus cuantiosas deudas. Para salvar el rancho de su familia, Mikira Rusel tan solo tiene una opció competir en la Illinir, una traicionera carrera de caballos campo a través tan legendaria por la cantidad de muertos que siempre hay entre los competidores como por la tentadora suma de dinero que se da como premio. Para tener alguna oportunidad de ganar, Mikira deberá recurrir a Arielle Kadar, una hechicera sin licencia pero con un gran talento para crear golems que pueden hacerse pasar por animales encantados, y también a Damien Adair, un apuesto joven lord que está inmerso en una fiera batalla por la sucesión. Ambos tienen sus propios motivos ocultos para querer ayudar a Mikira, así como sus propias deudas que saldar. Dinastía oscura marca el inicio de una nueva saga de fantasía llena de intriga, romance y acción explosiva. En un mundo tan peligroso como este, ¿serán los secretos ocultos de Mikira, Ari y Damien los que acaben con sus posibilidades de ganar la Illinir… o serán los puñales del resto de competidores?

In this spellbinding sequel to Ravenfall, two kids with supernatural powers must venture into the Otherworld to protect the Tree of Life from a terrifying foe—or risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever. Best friends Anna and Colin defeated the King of the Dead on Halloween night, saving the magical Ravenfall Inn they call home. Now, with Hannukah approaching, the kids are looking forward to exploring their new powers—and maybe enjoying a little challah and peppermint cocoa, too. But then a Raven—a guardian of the supernatural world—shows up at their doorstep with a warning. A demon from Jewish lore is hunting the Tree of Life, a source of untold power and immortality. If they can’t stop him, they risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever. As they venture into the Otherworld, Anna and Colin discover a wondrous, menacing realm full of mythological creatures… but is the true danger closer than they think?

The Shadows Between Us meets The Scorpio Races in the epic conclusion to NYT bestselling Kalyn Josephson's This Dark Descent, called "a fierce and darkly magical thrill ride" by acclaimed author Ava Reid. The Illinir may be over, but the race for Enderlain’s future has just begun. The hunt for the old king’s lost heir is on, and the first to find them will win the throne. Mikira has allied herself with the rebels in pursuit of the lost heir, but the deeper her search takes her, the closer she gets to the royal family's wicked past. Ari is struggling to control her own growing power as she grapples with a dark secret that may be her undoing — and the truth behind Damien's greatest foe. Damien, the new head of House Adair, joins the race to find the heir and secure the crown. But as his influence at court grows, so does his paranoia and hunger for power. Reid is trying his best to stay true to the friend who's always had his loyalty — and the flame who has his heart — while trapped in a web of chaos and lies. But a darker force is festering in Enderlain’s underbelly, and Mikira, Ari, Damien, and Reid will need to find a way back to each other — and themselves — before the kingdom is torn apart. Hearts will be broken and new bonds will be forged in this explosive finale to This Dark Descent, where spellbinding fantasy meets Jewish mythology in a cut-throat race for the throne — and Enderlain’s survival.

One magical inn, two kids with supernatural powers, and an ancient Celtic creature trying to destroy their world by Halloween night... Halloweentown meets Supernatural in this spooky middle-grade series from the acclaimed author of the Storm Crow duology! Thirteen-year-old Annabella Ballinkay has never been normal, even by her psychic family's standards. Every generation uses their abilities to help run the Ravenfall Inn, a sprawling, magical B&B at the crossroads of the human world and the Otherworld. But it's hard to contribute when your only power is foreseeing death. So when fourteen-year-old Colin Pierce arrives at Ravenfall searching for his missing older brother and the supernatural creature who killed their parents, Anna jumps at the chance to help. But the mysteries tied to Colin go much deeper than either of them expects. . . . As the two team up to find answers, they unearth Colin's family's secret past and discover that Colin has powers beyond his imagination. And now the supernatural creature, one with eerie origins in Celtic mythology, is coming after him. If Anna and Colin can't stop the creature by Halloween night, the veil to the Otherworld could be ripped open--which would spell destruction for their world as they know it.

The thrilling conclusion to the epic Storm Crow duology that follows a fallen princess as she tries to bring back the magical elemental crows taken from her people. Thia, her allies, and her crow, Res, are planning a rebellion to defeat Queen Razel and Illucia once and for all. Thia must convince the neighboring kingdoms to come to her aid, and Res's show of strength is the only thing that can help her. But so many obstacles stand in her way. Res excels at his training, until he loses control of his magic, harming Thia in the process. She is also pursued by Prince Ericen, heir to the Illucian throne and the one person she can't trust but can't seem to stay away from. As the rebel group prepares for war, Res's magic grows more unstable. Thia has to decide if she can rely on herself and their bond enough to lead the rebellion and become the crow rider she was meant to be.

Former con artist Kasira expected to spend her life as a soldier, miserably working off her prison sentence by hunting down magical creatures for the fanatical kingdom of Kalthos. But when the Kalish ambassador arrives with a non-negotiable assignment, Kasira finds herself swept into the biggest con of her life: infiltrating the Library of Amorlin.  As the heart of all magic and the protector of magical creatures throughout the six kingdoms, the Library is historically politically neutral. Kasira is meant to pose as the new Assistant to spy for the ambassador and destabilize the Library from the inside, clearing the way to dethrone its Librarian.  But when she arrives, Kasira learns that the Library is not all she was told it would be. Neither is the prickly, handsome Librarian, Allaster, whose own monstrous secrets are about to catch up with him.  Swept into the enchanting world of the Library, Kasira’s reluctant con is jeopardized by her growing affection for the wondrous life the Library promises…and by her complicated, burgeoning attraction to Allaster. As the ambassador’s game closes in, Kasira must decide where her loyalties lie: to her newfound home, or to her own survival? 

Indigo's best YA books of 2019 * B&N's best YA books of July 2019 * Goodread's most popular 2019 debutsThe first book in Kalyn Josephson's "must-read" (Adrienne Young) Storm Crow duology, a YA fantasy series that follows a fallen princess who ignites a rebellion, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and And I Darken.Princess Thia was born to be a crow rider—a warrior. In her kingdom of Rhodaire, magical elemental crows keep the city running. But when the Illucian empire invades, they kill all the crows in a horrible fire that also robs Thia of her mother and mentor.Then Thia's sister, Caliza, becomes the new queen of Rhodaire, she is forced to agree to a marriage between Thia and the Illucian heir in an effort to save her people. Prince Ericen is rude and cruel and Thia can't imagine traveling into the heart of an enemy city after so much has been taken from her.But before she leaves, she finds a crow egg in the rubble of the rookery. Deep in the heart of Ilucia she must hatch the last crow, hold her own against the crown prince, and ignite a rebellion to take back what is hers.Perfect readers who want:YA mental health storiesLGBTQ charactersGifts for teen girls 12-18Also in this series:The Crow Rider (Book 2)Praise for The Storm Crow:"Clashing kingdoms, thrilling action, and an imperfect heroine make this a must-read."—ADRIENNE YOUNG, New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep and The Girl the Sea Gave Back"[A]mbitious worldbuilding and an engaging premise…; Anthia's battle with depression is portrayed with frank authenticity, and features well-developed LGBTQ in the Deep characters."—Publishers Weekly

The Shadows Between Us meets Six of Crows in this spellbinding new fantasy full of intrigue, romance, and pulse-pounding action, where the eldest daughter of a renowned family on the verge of ruin joins forces with a mysterious, rogue enchanter and a handsome, ambitious heir to win a deadly race. Mikira Rusel’s family has long been famous for breeding enchanted horses, but their prestige is no match for their rising debts. To save her ranch, Mikira has only one option: she must win the Illinir, a treacherous horserace whose riders either finish maimed or murdered. Yet each year, competitors return, tempted by its alluring prize money and unparalleled prestige. Mikira’s mission soon unites her with Arielle Kadar, an impressive yet illicit enchanter just beginning to come into her true power, and Damien Adair, a dashing young lord in the midst of a fierce succession battle. Both have hidden reasons of their own to help Mikira -- as well as their own blood feuds to avenge… Steeped in Jewish folklore, This Dark Descent is a pulse-pounding new fantasy full of forbidden magic, sizzling romance, and epic stakes. In a world as dangerous as this, will the need for vengeance butcher Mikira’s chances of winning the Illinir … or will another rider’s dagger?

Tous les dix ans, les citoyens de Veradell se rassemblent pour l'Illinir, une course de chevaux magiques célèbre pour ses formidables récompenses et le nombre élevé de morts qu'elle entraîne.Mikira Rusel, descendante d'une famille renommée au bord de la ruine, se voit obligée d'accepter un pari du cruel Lord Kelbra. Si elle gagne l'Illinir sans cheval enchanté, elle obtiendra la liberté de son père et l'annulation de la dette familiale. Un pari à priori impossible à gagner... Jusqu'à ce qu'un sponsor improbable se présente à Mikira : Damien Adair, un jeune Lord élégant et ambitieux. Dans leur quête de la victoire, Mikira et Damien sont rejoints par Arielle, une belle enchanteresse au sombre passé, et Reid, un serviteur renfrogné étrangement loyal. Au coeur de leur mission périlleuse et désespérée, des liens spéciaux se nouent entre les quatre jeunes gens. Mais dans un monde dangereux où toute l'élite est corrompue, Mikira découvre bientôt que la trahison n'est pas toujours un choix... Un premier tome d'une duologie fantasy de Kaylin Josephson, autrice bestseller du New York Times.Entre complots politiques, rebondissements et romance, tous les ingrédients réunis pour un véritable Pageturner, avec un système magique particulièrement original. Enchantements, compétition sanglante, famille et romance dans ce roman envoûtant !« Entre magie dangereuse, intrigues politiques de haut vol et personnages étonnants, This Dark Descent ne manquera pas de laisser les lecteurs dans l'attente de la suite. » - Allison Saft, autrice du bestseller La Chasseuse et l'Alchimiste.« Un roman de fantasy singulier qui questionne le prix de la bonté, le coût de la magie et les profondeurs de l'humanité. »- Booklist, critique étoilée

The third book in the “spellbinding” (Kirkus Reviews) Ravenfall series follows Anna and Colin, two kids with supernatural powers, into the magical town of Witchwood, where local witches have gone missing—and Anna might be next.Everything is changing at Ravenfall, the magical inn that best friends Anna Ballinkay and Colin Pierce call home. The leaves are turning golden, the air is as crisp as a harvest apple, and Anna’s older twin sisters are leaving for college… but at least Anna and Colin have finally reunited after a summer apart, just in time for a new magical mission.When their mission is interrupted by a mysterious attack that forces them to seek shelter, Anna and Colin head to Witchwood, a spooky lakeside town where magic doesn’t have to be hidden. Anna is excited to reunite with her aunt and cousin, who she hopes might teach her more about Jewish magic—except her cousin seems to hate her. Especially once Anna realizes that she’s a witch, just like them.But rude cousins are the least of their problems, because they soon discover that witches are going missing in Witchwood. And if Anna and Colin can’t stop whatever sinister force is making them disappear, Anna could be the next target…