Kim Mai Guest

The gentle, loving storyteller of your village has been taken. When the Emperor's soldiers shatter the peace of your home and kidnap Pinmei's grandmother, it is up to Pinmei to embark on a daring rescue. The Emperor demands the legendary Luminous Stone That Lights the Night, a mythical artifact with untold power. To save her grandmother, Pinmei must find the stone first. Joining her is Yishan, a mysterious boy carrying secrets of his own. Together, they journey across a breathtaking landscape inspired by rich Chinese folklore. You will encounter obstacles and magical creatures usually found only in the oldest legends. Can Pinmei and Yishan brave these ancient challenges and discover the Luminous Stone before time runs out? This sweeping, fast-paced adventure explores the deep bonds of family, the courage found in unexpected places, and the enduring power of stories to light up the darkest nights.

Princess Alyssa ana'Raisa has always preferred the weight of a sword over the delicate maneuvers of the royal court. After surviving a vicious brush with death, the reluctant heir to the Gray Wolf throne decides to go on the offensive. Her mission is to end the devastating war that has plagued the Fells for her entire life, even if the gamble costs her the crown. Across the shifting enemy lines in Arden, Captain Halston Matelon is rapidly rising through the military ranks. Caught between the cruel demands of his king and terrifying rumors of wolfish warriors to the north, Hal faces an impossible game of survival. When an unprecedented, shadowy force emerges to threaten the Shattered Realms, the fates of the princess and the captain intertwine. You will experience a relentless journey of dark magic and heavy burdens as enemies are forced to forge uneasy alliances to save their world from total darkness.

Having been framed for a massacre, Squad 312 is on the run with a bounty on their heads. (Ages 13 to 17)

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • Our heroes are back . . . kind of. From the bestselling co-authors of the Illuminae Files comes the second book in the epic Aurora Cycle series about a squad of misfits, losers, and discipline cases who just might be the galaxy's best hope for survival. First, the bad news: an ancient evil--you know, your standard consume-all-life-in-the-galaxy deal--is about to be unleashed. The good news? Squad 312 is standing by to save the day. They've just got to take care of a few small distractions first. Like the clan of gremps who'd like to rearrange their favorite faces. And the cadre of illegit GIA agents with creepy flowers where their eyes used to be, who'll stop at nothing to get their hands on Auri. Then there's Kal's long-lost sister, who's not exactly happy to see her baby brother, and has a Syldrathi army at her back. With half the known galaxy on their tails, Squad 312 has never felt so wanted. When they learn the Hadfield has been found, it's time to come out of hiding. Two centuries ago, the colony ship vanished, leaving Auri as its sole survivor. Now, its black box might be what saves them. But time is short, and if Auri can't learn to master her powers as a Trigger, the squad and all their admirers are going to be deader than the Great Ultrasaur of Abraaxis IV. Shocking revelations, bank heists, mysterious gifts, inappropriately tight bodysuits, and an epic firefight will determine the fate of the Aurora Legion's most unforgettable heroes--and maybe the rest of the galaxy as well.

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From the bestselling co-authors of the Illuminae Files comes the second book in the epic Aurora Cycle series about a squad of misfits, losers, and discipline cases who just might be the galaxy's best hope for survival. First, the bad news: an ancient evil--you know, your standard consume-all-life-in-the-galaxy deal--is about to be unleashed. The good news? Squad 312 is standing by to save the day. They've just got to take care of a few small distractions first. Like the clan of gremps who'd like to rearrange their favorite faces. And the cadre of illegit GIA agents with creepy flowers where their eyes used to be, who'll stop at nothing to get their hands on Auri. Then there's Kal's long-lost sister, who's not exactly happy to see her baby brother, and has a Syldrathi army at her back. With half the known galaxy on their tails, Squad 312 has never felt so wanted. When they learn the Hadfield has been found, it's time to come out of hiding. Two centuries ago, the colony ship vanished, leaving Auri as its sole survivor. Now, its black box might be what saves them. But time is short, and if Auri can't learn to master her powers as a Trigger, the squad and all their admirers are going to be deader than the Great Ultrasaur of Abraaxis IV. Shocking revelations, bank heists, mysterious gifts, inappropriately tight bodysuits, and an epic firefight will determine the fate of the Aurora Legion's most unforgettable heroes--and maybe the rest of the galaxy as well.