Nina Varela

Impossible love between two girls —one human, one Made. A love that could birth a revolution. After the War of Kinds ravaged the kingdom of Rabu, the Automae, Designed to be the playthings of royals, took over the estates of their owners and bent the human race to their will. Now, Ayla, a human servant rising the ranks at the House of the Sovereign, dreams of avenging the death of her family… by killing the Sovereign’s daughter, Lady Crier. Crier, who was Made to be beautiful, to be flawless. And to take over the work of her father. Crier had been preparing to do just that—to inherit her father’s rule over the land. But that was before she was betrothed to Scyre Kinok, who seems to have a thousand secrets. That was before she discovered her father isn’t as benevolent as she thought. That was before she met Ayla. Set in a richly-imagined fantasy world, Nina Varela’s debut novel is a sweepingly romantic tale of love, loss and revenge, that challenges what it really means to be human.

For too long, Automae have lorded over the kingdom of Rabu, oppressing its human citizens. But the human revolution has risen, and at its heart is Ayla. Once a handmaiden, now a fugitive, Ayla narrowly escaped the palace of Lady Crier, the girl she would’ve killed if she hadn’t fallen in love first.  Now Ayla has pledged her allegiance to Queen Junn, who can help accomplish the human rebellion’s ultimate goal: destroy the Iron Heart. Without its power, the Automae will be weakened to the point of extinction. Ayla wants to succeed, but can’t shake the strong feelings she’s developed for Crier. And unbeknownst to her, Crier has also fled the palace, taking up among traveling rebels, determined to find and protect Ayla. Even as their paths collide, nothing can prepare them for the dark secret underlying the Iron Heart.

A thrilling fantasy adventure that explores friendship and queer identity, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers  and Rick Riordan's Trials of Apollo series! When Juniper Harvey’s family moves to the middle of nowhere in Florida, her entire life is uprooted. As if that's not bad enough, she keeps having dreams about an ancient-looking temple, a terrifying attack, and a mysterious girl who turns into an ivory statue. One night after a disastrous school dance, Juniper draws a portrait of the girl from her dreams and thinks,  I wish you were here.  The next morning, she wakes up to find the girl in her room…pointing a sword at her throat!   The unexpected visitor reveals herself as Galatea, a princess from a magical other world. One problem—her crown is missing, and she needs it in order to return home. Now, it’s up to Juniper to help find the crown, all while navigating a helpless crush on her new companion. And things go from bad to worse when a sinister force starts chasing after the crown too.   Packed with adventure and driven by a pitch-perfect voice, this middle grade debut from Nina Varela is about one tween forging new friendships, fighting nightmarish monsters, and importantly, figuring out who she is and who she ultimately wishes to be. "Juniper Harvey is a heartwarming and hilarious journey across worlds that will prime readers for their own adventures." —Kwame Mbalia,  New York Times  bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series

El reino de Rabu ha sido devastado por la Guerra de las Especies. Los automas, creados originalmente para servir a los humanos, se rebelaron y sometieron a sus creadores para tomar el control del mundo. Ahora, es la raza humana la que vive en represión. Ayla, una sirvienta humana, trabaja en la casa del soberano Hesod, pero no por casualidad. Tras la muerte de su familia a manos de los automas, tiene una sola palabra en mente: venganza. Junto con un par de rebeldes, planea asesinara la heredera al trono y su oportunidad para atacar se presenta cuando se convierte en la sirvienta personal de Lady Crier. Aunque Crier fue creada para ser la heredera perfecta, se ha comprometido recientemente con un guerrero automa que parece tener demasiados secretos y su mundo comienza a derrumbarse cuando se entera de que su padre no es tan bueno como siempre lo creyó. Al pasar tiempo juntas, Ayla y Crier descubren una química innegable que rompe con todas sus creencias y que podría terminar con la vida de ambas... ¿Lo arriesgarán todo por amor? ENVUELTA EN PASIÓN, TRAICIONES Y SECRETOS, SU RELACIÓN PODRÍA CAMBIAR TODO PARA SIEMPRE

Conçus par les humains pour leur bon plaisir, les Automae ont renversé et asservi leurs créateurs lors de la guerre des Espèces qui a ravagé le royaume de Rabu. Ils se sont approprié les domaines de leurs anciens propriétaires et les contrôlent désormais d’une poigne de fer. La jeune Ayla travaille au palais de ses tortionnaires. Elle y a rapidement gravi les échelons, mais elle ne rêve que d’une chose : venger sa famille en tuant la fille du souverain, Lady Crier. À présent au service de celle-ci, elle découvre contre toute attente qu’elle est douce et généreuse. Lady Crier a été conçue pour être parfaite et reprendre l’œuvre de son père… mais c’était avant qu’elle soit fiancée à l’ambigu Kinok et qu’elle découvre que son père n’est pas aussi bienveillant qu’elle le pensait. Alors qu’Ayla et Crier se rapprochent, le destin des humains et des Automae va être précipité dans un abîme de violence et de trahisons.