Are you searching for a novel that will transport you to a fantastical world? What about a world that embraces the possibility of romance? Check out these titles and escape to an adventurous, world filled with magic and romance.
by Cassandra Clare
Clary Fray was living a normal life in New York City, until she wasn’t. After her mother’s disappearance, Clary learns that she is a Shadowhunter descendant, a half-human and half-angel meant to protect the world from demons. While Clary uncovers the lengths her mother went to protect her, she learns more of the Shadow World, Shadowhunters, and the Mortal Cup. Fortunately, Clary isn’t alone in her adventure, with both her friend Simon and fellow Shadowhunter Jace at her side. What will Clary discover and who can she trust as she delves deeper into the Shadow World?
by Sarah J. Maas
Feyre Archeron’s life is about to change drastically. One day, she’s hunting in the woods, in search of food to feed her impoverished family. The next, she’s being dragged through to the land of faerie by a High Lord Fae who has charged her with murder. It does not help that Feyre abhors anything to do with faeries. As she spends more time away from the world she knew, she discovers much of her prior knowledge of faeries was incorrect, and her hatred misplaced. Soon Feyre befriends Fae-folk and garners the interest of the High Lord who captured her. What will happen as she begins to uncover the secrets, lies, and truths held within the land of faerie?
by Kerri Maniscalco
Twins, Emilia and Vittoria di Carlo are streghe (witches) who were raised by their grandmother to secretly live among humans in Sicily. One night, Emilia’s world is ripped in two as she discovers her sister Vittoria dead. Absolutely destroyed by her findings, Emilia sets out on a path of revenge. Searching for her sister’s killer, she uncovers several murders and a slew of secrets involving her family, witches, and the Wicked Princes. Emilia bands together with Wrath, one of the Wicked who has promised to help solve her sister’s murder. Will Emilia place her trust in Wrath as they work closely to discover the truth? Is Wrath truly so Wicked? Follow this heroine’s tale of magic, adventure, family, betrayal, and a bit of romance.
By Alyssa Pecoraro – Librarian
Alyssa is a Librarian for Chesterfield County Public Library. She loves to relax with a good fantasy read and a hot cup of coffee in her spare time.