Sangu Mandanna

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.

An enchanting novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches . Sera Swan was once one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her magical Guild. Now she ( slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps Aunt Jasmine run an inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep the talking fox in check, and longs for the magical future she lost. When she learns about an old spellbook that holds the secret to restoring her power, she turns to Luke Larsen, a gorgeous historian who might just be able to help her unlock the book’s mysteries. Luke, who has his own reasons for staying at the inn, never planned on getting involved in the madcap goings-on around him and certainly had no intention of letting certain grumpy innkeepers past his icy walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he not only agrees to help, but also finds himself thawing . Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone... and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.

Eva’s life is not her own. She is a creation, an abomination—an echo. Made by the Weavers as a copy of someone else, she is expected to replace a girl named Amarra, her “other”, if she ever died. Eva studies what Amarra does, what she eats, what it’s like to kiss her boyfriend, Ray. So when Amarra is killed in a car crash, Eva should be ready. But fifteen years of studying never prepared her for this. Now she must abandon everything she’s ever known—the guardians who raised her, the boy she’s forbidden to love—to move to India and convince the world that Amarra is still alive. What Eva finds is a grief-stricken family; parents unsure how to handle this echo they thought they wanted; and Ray, who knew every detail, every contour of Amarra. And when Eva is unexpectedly dealt a fatal blow that will change her existence forever, she is forced to choose: Stay and live out her years as a copy or leave and risk it all for the freedom to be an original. To be Eva. From debut novelist Sangu Mandanna comes the dazzling story of a girl who was always told what she had to be—until she found the strength to decide for herself.

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

Amari and the Night Brothers meets Nevermoor in this enchanting middle grade fantasy, inspired by Indian mythology and British folklore, about a neurodivergent heroine, a mysterious school, and a world of magical creatures. Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen has always felt like she doesn’t fit in. She’s British-Indian in a mostly white town in England, her parents won’t talk about their pasts, and she has ADHD. Oh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back. When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in fairytales, Vanya discovers that her parents have secrets, and that there are a lot more monsters out there. Overnight, she’s whisked off to the enchanted library and school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists. Life at Auramere is unexpected, exciting and wonderful. But even here, there’s no escaping monsters. The mysterious, powerful Wild Hunt is on the prowl, and Vanya will need all her creativity and courage to unmask its leader and stop them before they destroy the only place she’s ever truly belonged. From the critically-acclaimed author of the Kiki Kallira series and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches comes an action-packed and magical middle grade fantasy, perfect for fans of J.K. Rowling and Rick Riordan.

When you've dreamed of getting into the Seven Schools of Magic your whole life, what do you do when it turns out to be the worst thing ever? This heartwarming graphic novel adventure is perfect for fans of Harry Potter, The Okay Witch, and City of Dragons! For all of her twelve years, Jupiter Nettle has wanted to attend one of the Seven Schools of Magic. When she finally gets the call to take the entrance exam, she shocks everyone with her magic skills . . . but not in the way she'd hoped. Failing spectacularly in one test after another, Jupiter goes home dejected and confused. What will she do now? That night, Jupiter gets an unexpected visitor and, amazingly, another chance at the Seven Schools! But learning magic isn't what she expected it to be . . . the School of Earth Magic is looked down upon by others, it doesn't involve cool spells, and her teacher, Professor Grim, certainly lives up to his name. Jupiter works hard, but the doubts in her mind shake her confidence until she's ready to give up. Then an age-old enemy returns to exact revenge on the Seven Schools, leaving Jupiter to finally find the courage and magic that's been within her all along. This inclusive, beautifully illustrated graphic novel from the author of Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom is packed with action, heart, and plenty of magic.

Wypełniona magią, radością i miłością ciepła powieść fantasy o czarownicy poszukującej swojego miejsca w świecie. Mika Moon, młoda czarownica, każdego dnia musi ukrywać swoje nadprzyrodzone moce, co nie ułatwia jej nawiązywania bliższych relacji. Nie może również utrzymywać kontaktów z innymi czarownicami, ponieważ zbyt dużo magii w jednym miejscu mogłoby niepotrzebnie zwrócić uwagę postronnych osób. Żyje więc samotnie ze swoim jedynym przyjacielem, psem, i stara się przestrzegać obowiązujących ją zasad. Z jednym wyjątkiem – zakłada konto w internecie, gdzie „udaje” czarownicę. Jest przekonana, że nikt nie potraktuje jej magicznych filmików poważnie. Aż pewnego dnia dostaje dziwną ofertę pracy. Ma zostać nauczycielką trzech dziewczynek, które są… czarownicami. Mika trafia do tajemniczego domu zamieszkanego przez nietuzinkowe osoby: ekscentrycznego aktora na emeryturze, ogrodnika o anielskiej cierpliwości, niezwykle empatyczną gosposię, a także bardzo przystojnego i równie bardzo gburowatego młodego bibliotekarza. To wystarczy, aby w miarę uporządkowany świat Miki stanął na głowie!

Franchissez les portes de la Maison de Nulle Part et laissez-vous envoûter... Mika Moon a toujours – enfin, presque toujours – respecté trois grandes règles. Cacher sa magie (dans les vidéos qu'elle poste en ligne, elle fait juste semblant d'être une sorcière). Faire profil bas (après tout, qu'est-ce que 14 000 abonnés ?). Et rester à l'écart des autres sorcières (sauf à l'occasion de leur sacro-sainte réunion trimestrielle). La jeune femme a donc pris l'habitude d'être seule et a même passé le plus clair de sa vie d'adulte à déménager en prenant garde de ne jamais s'attacher à qui que ce soit. Un jour, pourtant, elle reçoit une intrigante offre d'emploi : devenir la professeure particulière de trois jeunes sorcières dans une mystérieuse propriété du Norfolk baptisée la Maison de Nulle Part. Et voilà qu'en un coup de baguette magique (et contre toutes les règles élémentaires de sorcellerie), elle se retrouve bientôt mêlée aux secrets de ses quatre hôtes, aussi excentriques qu'attentionnés. Parmi eux, Jamie, bibliothécaire irlandais grincheux mais contre toute attente attirant, est prêt à tout pour défendre ses trois petites protégées. Or, à ses yeux, la nouvelle venue est une menace – une menace incroyablement irritante... Alors que Mika commence enfin à s'ouvrir aux autres, l'idée d'avoir trouvé une famille – une vraie –, et peut-être même plus, fait peu à peu son chemin dans son esprit. Mais la magie est imprévisible... et si toute cette histoire n'était qu'une bombe prête à exploser ? Enfourchez vous aussi votre balai magique et laissez-vous ensorceler par cette romance feel good signée Sangu Mandanna qui vous fera rire aux éclats et fondre de bonheur.

El fenómeno de este Halloween es un cosy fantasy lleno de romance, magia y ternura que ha conquistado a miles de lectores. Una reconfortante lectura sobre una bruja solitaria que pondrá su vida patas arriba tras encontrar una nueva y extravagante familia... y un némesis encantador. ***Elegida como una de las mejores novelas románticas de 2022 por The New York Times *** ***En la lista de finalistas de los Goodreads Choice Awards en la categoría de Fantasía*** Las brujas se rigen por tres normas esconde tu magia, mantén la cabeza gacha y aléjate del resto de brujas. Por eso, Mika Moon está acostumbrada a estar sola, pero todo cambia cuando le llega un mensaje inesperado rogándole que viaje a Nowhere House, una mansión misteriosa, para enseñar a tres niñas a controlar sus poderes. Al romper todas las reglas y aceptar el desafío, Mika descubrirá en los confines de Nowhere House secretos enterrados, nuevos amigos y un malhumorado bibliotecario irlandés que piensa vigilarla de cerca. Sin embargo, justo cuando Mika comienza a sentir que por fin ha encontrado un hogar, tendrá que decidir si la familia que acaba de encontrar merece que lo arriesgue todo.

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.

Steel and Flowers is a short story set several years before A Spark of White Fire and the rest of the series!

A sociedade supersecreta de bruxas rebeldes é uma fantasia romântica para quem não resiste a uma leitura aconchegante com um toque de magia. Na história, Mika, uma bruxa solitária, enfim tem a oportunidade de fazer parte de uma família e encontrar um novo amor. Uma das poucas bruxas na Grã-Bretanha, Mika Moon precisa seguir três regras: esconder sua magia, viver de maneira discreta e se manter distante de outras bruxas para que seus poderes não se misturem e causem algum acidente mágico. Como uma órfã que perdeu os pais muito cedo e foi criada por uma figura austera e rigorosa, Mika está acostumada a viver sozinha. E a seguir regras. Todas elas. Com uma exceção: os vídeos que publica on-line “fingindo” ser bruxa. Afinal, ninguém levaria a sério, né? Mas, então, Mika recebe uma mensagem inusitada implorando que ela viaje até onde Merlim perdeu as barbas para ensinar três jovens bruxas a dominar a própria magia. Contrariando as regras e o bom senso, Mika decide ir e logo se vê envolvida não só com as crianças, mas com os peculiares moradores da Casa de Lugar Nenhum: um anfitrião irreverente e seu marido adorável, uma governanta encantadora e um bibliotecário gato. Quer dizer, chato. Assim como todos ali, o tal bibliotecário faria qualquer coisa para proteger as meninas, mas, para o Sr. Ranzinza, uma desconhecida como Mika é uma ameaça. E não uma ameaça qualquer, mas uma das mais perigosas: uma ameaça irresistível. Conforme Mika conquista seu lugar na Casa de Lugar Nenhum, a ideia de ter uma família, um lar, de repente parece possível. No entanto, a magia não é o único perigo no mundo, e quando uma ameaça bate à porta, a jovem precisará decidir se vale a pena arriscar tudo para proteger uma família que nem sabia que procurava.

Mika encontrou a magia no lugar mais inesperado. Mika Moon aprendeu desde cedo a esconder a sua magia, tentando passar despercebida e mantendo-se afastada das outras feiticeiras, para que os seus poderes não atraíssem atenções indesejadas. Depois de perder os pais quando era muito pequena, foi criada por uma série de amas e precetores, pelo que se habituou a cumprir regras e a passar a maior parte do tempo sozinha, a não ser nas reuniões esporádicas da Sociedade de Feiticeiras. Até ao dia em que recebe uma mensagem com um pedido de ajuda: viajar até à misteriosa Casa de Nenhures, onde deverá ensinar três pequenas feiticeiras a controlar os seus poderes. Apesar de saber que está a quebrar todas as regras da Sociedade, Mika decide aceitar a proposta e acaba enredada na vivência extraordinária dos residentes, incluindo Jamie, um bibliotecário atraente e rabugento que a vê como uma ameaça à segurança das crianças. Com o passar do tempo, Mika começa a sentir uma sensação de pertença, mas, quando a tranquilidade da Casa de Nenhures é ameaçada, ela terá de decidir se quer mesmo arriscar tudo para proteger o seu novo lar.

Молода британська відьма Міка Мун дотримується трьох правил: приховувати магію, триматися якнайдалі від інших відьом і не привертати уваги. Вона рано осиротіла й росла з чужими людьми, тож звикла бути самотньою. От тільки на своїй сторінці в соцмережі публікує відео, на яких «вдає» із себе відьму. Міка переконана, що ніхто не сприймає це серйозно. Та незабаром вона отримує повідомлення, в якому її благають приїхати до віддаленого й таємничого Будинку-Якого-Немає, щоб навчити трьох молодих відьом контролювати свою магію. Це суперечить правилам, але Міка їде. І відразу ж заплутується в таємницях не лише трьох своїх підопічних, а й власниці будинку, яка подалася на археологічні розкопки, актора-пенсіонера, економки, садівника та... бібліотекаря Джеймі. Вродливий і колючий, він прагне захистити малих відьмочок, бо сприймає Міку як загрозу. Дратівливо-привабливу загрозу. Але магія — не єдина небезпека у світі. Тож Міці доведеться вирішувати, чи варто ризикувати всім заради нової родини, якої вона, виявляється, так довго потребувала.

One kingdom. One crown. One family.“Maybe it’s time the great House of Rey came to an end. After all, what are we now? Just a house of rage and sorrow.” 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? As gods, beasts, and kingdoms choose sides, Alexi seeks out a weapon more devastating than even Titania. Past lives threaten the present. Old enemies claim their due. And Esmae cannot outrun the ghosts and the questions that haunt her. What really happened to her father? What was the third boon her mother asked of Amba? For in the shadows, lurking in wait, are secrets that will swallow her whole. The House of Rey is at war. And the entire galaxy will bleed before the end.

A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family--and a new love--changes the course of her life. As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don't mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she's used to being alone and she follows the rules...with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos pretending to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously. But someone does. An unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic. It breaks all of the rules, but Mika goes anyway, and is immediately tangled up in the lives and secrets of not only her three charges, but also an absent archaeologist, a retired actor, two long-suffering caretakers, and...Jamie. The handsome and prickly librarian of Nowhere House would do anything to protect the children, and as far as he's concerned, a stranger like Mika is a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat. As Mika begins to find her place at Nowhere House, the thought of belonging somewhere begins to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn't the only danger in the world, and when a threat comes knocking at their door, Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn't know she was looking for....

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.

"Indian folklore meets fantasy adventure in this captivating novel . . . An action-packed, evocative portrayal of courage, friendship, and belonging." — Kirkus Reviews on Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom . Fresh off the exciting discovery that her sketches of a beautiful kingdom and band of rebel kids have come to life in another world, Kiki Kallira has an unexpected visitor. One of those rebel kids has come into the real world to ask for her help—again. The river Kaveri, a crucial source of water for Mysore, has suddenly vanished! With no water to grow food or for wildlife to drink, Kiki's kingdom is doomed. Kiki enters her sketchbook once again, and her search for answers reveals the origin of the it's actually a princess from long ago who was transformed into water by a terrible curse. It's up to Kiki and her friends to restore the river without sacrificing the princess again—easier said than done! And with her mounting anxiety, enemies seeking to stop her, and a city growing weaker by the minute, Kiki's confidence falters. Will she be able to unravel the curse and save her kingdom before it's too late?

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?