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The next book in the blockbuster Empyrean series, Threshing Day, contains thirteen stories starring your favourite characters and their dragons. The deluxe first edition includes sixteen beautiful original full-colour illustrations by artist Joe Requeza and silver-gilded edges. *while stock lasts. Full blurb to be revealed soon!

Sarah J. Maas, the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series, returns to the courts of Prythian. Romance, danger, and intrigue await you in the stunning new instalment. The full Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A...

Sarah J. Maas, the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series, returns to the courts of Prythian… Romance, danger and intrigue await you in the stunning new instalment. The full Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A...

The highly anticipated never-before-published final book in the Kindred's Curse Saga, a slow-burn, epic romantasy series following one woman who must risk everything to save her family – and all of mortalkind.   War has overtaken Emarion. In the north, Ophiucae and his army of bloodthirsty mortals seek to eradicate all Descended from the continent. In the south, the Guardians of the...

Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate. Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember. But a secret is like...

The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson features true enemies to lovers, murder as a love language, and a blistering romance. It's the intoxicating global bestseller you won't be able to resist. To err is human. To avenge is Divine. Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies, and that's the way she likes it. The poison-lipped youngest daughter of Lunameade's magical founding...

True enemies to lovers. Murder as a love language. Blistering romance. The intoxicating global bestseller you won't be able to resist. To err is human. To avenge is Divine. Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies, and that's the way she likes it. The poison-lipped youngest daughter of Lunameade's magical founding family has used her power to annihilate their enemies. Her...

Project Hail Mary | Special Edition features: Intricately designed sprayed edges New cover art on a deluxe jacket Full-color illustrated endpapers A custom-stamped case Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name,...

Some blood tastes like vengeance. Some blood tastes like grief. Some blood tastes like nothing at all. Under an eternal night, the world has been ravaged by ten years of war between humans and vampires. Kyrene scrapes by as a bounty hunter, bearing a blessed sword from the goddess of justice. But in the wake of a devastating loss, Kyrene...

The third book in a darkly romantic Rapunzel reimagining from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of When The Moon Hatched. It’s not in my nature to beg, but I’ll stay on my knees until I feel that flame sputter out. And then … I’ll rip the world to shreds. I’ve tumbled into a darkness so deep it’s hard...

Rachel Gillig, the queen of gothic romantasy, returns with higher stakes, darker mysteries and deeper longings in this gorgeous sequel to the No. 1 international bestselling sensation The Knight and the Moth. Aisling Cathedral is in ruins. Rodrick Myndacious, Bartholomew, and Maude Bauer are rumoured to be dead - and the king has taken Sybil Delling as his bride. To...

Don't miss the irresistible continuation of the New York Times bestselling Twilight Saga as we celebrate the 20th anniversary with this second vintage-inspired collector's edition that features: - Foil-stamped slipcase - Stunning new cover with lush, romantic artwork - New interior art and beautifully illustrated endpapers - Elegant ribbon marker - One-of-a-kind interactive gilded-edge design

This deluxe collectible edition of the first book in the #1 bestselling series features an illustrated slipcase and hardcover, illustrated endpapers, limited edition stenciled edges, and the long-awaited fairytale of the Ballad of the Archer and the Fox! For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings... until she learns that the...

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy - and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past. "What is it you think you're protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There's no one...

From Alex Aster, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lightlark series, comes her first adult romantasy. Enter the world of Starside, where swords wield magic and power is not inherited... but claimed.Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals –the descendants of the gods,...

The highly anticipated, explosive conclusion to the Ninth House trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo. Hell is empty and all the devils are here... Alex Stern made it to hell and back more than once, but this time she left the door open behind her. Demons are creeping through the streets of New Haven and the Yale...

From Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Callie Hart comes the blistering finale to the epic romantasy series begun by runaway bestseller and global phenomenon Quicksilver. The rules have all been broken. Everything has changed. Can Saeris and Fisher save their kingdom or is it already too late?  The global phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestselling Fae & Alchemy...

Sarah J. Maas, the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series, returns to the courts of Prythian… Romance, danger and intrigue await you in the stunning new instalment. The full Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A...

A cosy paranormal romance featuring a single dad, village politics, a nosy book club, and a rivalry that just might turn into romance – from the author of Fangs for Nothing and A Grave Mistake. Three things get vampire Augustin Durant’s undead blood boiling: zoning violations, littering on the village green, and Komal Ahuja. And the tension goes both ways:...

SHE'S HIS ONLY WEAKNESS AND HIS EVERY TEMPTATION Return to a world sparkling with dark magic and desire with this highly anticipated sequel to the enemies-to-lovers romantasy sensation Rose in Chains… Briony Rosewood escaped the worst of it – or so she tells herself. Though forced to serve the woman who gutted her kingdom, she has the protection of the...

The third and final book in the epic, heart-pounding SHIELD OF SPARROWS series by #1 New York Times bestselling author, Devney Perry.Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.The Shield of Sparrows trilogy is an...

Selena struggles to navigate the Unseelie Court's tangled web of intrigue in this captivating third book in the Flame and Thorns series that’s Fourth Wing meets Powerless! A desperate mission takes Selena and her friends to the Unseelie Court. But making deals with the cunning fae of that realm is dangerous. When the Unseelie King forces them into a bargain...

You’re too pretty to die. Astarion Ancunin was supposed to be a magistrate, not a vampire spawn. He was supposed to serve the law, not the vicious vampire lord Cazador Szarr. And he was supposed to drink fine wine, not rat blood. Alas—the city of Baldur’s Gate cares little for what’s supposed to happen. Though he has been powerless to...

'A TRUE COMFORT READ' The Washington Post Internationally bestselling author T. Kingfisher returns to the charming fantasy world of Swordheart in this delightful and unexpected new romantic adventure. Four hundred years ago, three warriors were trapped inside enchanted swords, cursed to be immortal servants of whoever wielded the blade. One of them is the Dervish, a restless, fiery soul who...

Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. Oxford, 1836. The city of dreaming spires. It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world. And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows. Orphaned in Canton and brought to England...

This epic romantasy is the conclusion to the Sunday Times bestselling Shield of Sparrows trilogy, which has sold over one million copies across the series so far. Pre-order the next instalment in the bestselling series, Shield of Sparrows.

A ruthless spy. A deadly mission. A thief who could ruin it all. The Thief and the Traitor Bride is a standalone romantic fantasy set in the world of the Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling novel The Second Death of Locke. Nore Gordon is a woman of many talents: she can speak a variety of languages, disguise herself in...

After decades of war against alien oppressors, the humans of the Defiant Defense Force are finally free. Yet for Arturo Mendez, leader of Skyward Flight, freedom isn't what he thought it would be. His first postwar assignment seems simple: The DDF has found evidence of other settlements of humans who were isolated during their long war against the aliens, and...

THE FINAL WAR BEGINS, AND THE CONSEQUENCES CAN MEAN COMPLETE DESOLATION. 'Amber V. Nicole doesn't just write about magic, she creates it' BRYNNE WEAVER 'If you like romantasy, read this!' RAVEN KENNEDY 'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end' HANNAH NICOLE MAERHER 'This is perfection. Amber Nicole's Dianna is the FMC of my soul' NISHA J. TULI As Nismera grapples with the...

Don’t miss the final epic instalment of the Bloodwing Academy series, coming soon from Sunday Times bestselling author Briar Boleyn! The thrilling conclusion awaits in With Hearts of Flame, where destinies are forged in fire and magic. Dive into a world where the stakes are higher than ever. Witness the struggle as alliances shift and every decision could be the...

The unmissable conclusion to the instant No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, Faebound. Broken by love. Trapped by war. Bound by secrets. Yeeran and Lettle’s world has been shaken by a revelation from the Fates that changes everything: the obeah are not what they seem… Lettle is on a quest to uncover the truth. Along with the human Alder, the last of...

For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, What You Are Looking for Is In the Library, and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop comes an enchanting novel that will linger in your heart long after the last page is turned. 🌸🌸🌸🌸 This deluxe hardback edition features: Pink foil dust jacket Exclusively designed full-colour interior illustration of the Cherry Blossom Bookshop...

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's award-winning film trilogy, immerse yourself in Middle-earth with Tolkien’s classic masterpieces behind the films, reissued with special images from the films on the covers, telling the complete story of Bilbo Baggins, Frodo, Gandalf, Gollum, and the quest to destroy the One Ring. When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord...

Niamh McShane was born a witch and died a witch in the same moment, at the tender age of thirteen. A victim of the madness that spread from Salem Town to her home on Piety Island, her only comfort in her last hours came from the weavers imprisoned with her, who saw within her light and power and gave her...

They thought she was powerless. Now she is unstoppable. Everything that Ary thought she knew was a lie... She has been caged and controlled, lied to by the ones she loved. Now she is finally free—with dangerous magic waking in her veins. They say she is destined to lead an army against a rising darkness. They say the man she...

Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. When a master thief attempts to steal a world-changing relic, she is forced to confront her forbidden power—and the man determined to kill her...

Rachel Gillig, the queen of gothic romantasy, returns with higher stakes, darker mysteries and deeper longings in this gorgeous sequel to the No. 1 international bestselling sensation The Knight and the Moth. Aisling Cathedral is in ruins. Rodrick Myndacious, Bartholomew and Maude Bauer are rumoured to be dead - and the king has taken Sybil Delling as his bride. To...

HBO’s hit series A Game of Thrones is based on George R.R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A Feast for Crows is the fourth volume in the series. ‘So vivid that you’ll be hooked within a few pages’ The Times The war in the Seven Kingdoms has...

HBO’s hit series A Game of Thrones is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A Dance with Dragons is the fifth volume in the series. ‘So vivid that you’ll be hooked within a few pages’ The Times The future of the Seven Kingdoms...

HBO’s hit series A Game of Thrones is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A Storm of Swords is the third volume in the series. ‘So vivid that you’ll be hooked within a few pages’ The Times The Seven Kingdoms are divided by...

HBO’s hit series A Game of Thrones is based on George R.R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A Clash of Kings is the second volume in the series. ‘Nobody does fantasy quite like Martin’ Sunday Times Throughout Westeros, the cold winds are rising. From the ancient citadel...

HBO’s hit series A Game of Thrones is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A Song of Ice and Fire, considered the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A Game of Thrones is the first volume in the series. ‘So vivid that you’ll be hooked within a few pages’ — The Times Summers span decades. Winter...

Countdown to Christmas with this official The Lord of the Rings™advent calendar loaded with exclusive surprises inspired by the iconic characters and imagery from the films. From patches to keychains, buttons, magnets, stickers, and more, this advent calendar is a special way to celebrate the holidays.Start every day with a gift from Middle-earth as you make your way through the...

The ExtraOrdinary of Merit City, a secret group of individuals gifted with a power connected to their manner of near-death experience, have been keeping a low profile, avoiding the ever-watchful eye of EON in the wake of the showdown with Marcella, Eli, and Serena. But when EON—and its relationship to the ExtraOrdinaries—begins to change under the leadership of a new...

From the bestselling author of Station Eleven, Exit Party is Emily St. John Mandel's new mind-bending epic: a story of crimes committed and loves lost across space and time.

ACOTAR meets Outlander with werewolves. The epic finale to the bestselling The Wolf King Trilogy – the sizzling sensation that has the internet OBSESSED. The epic finale to the bestselling The Wolf King Trilogy – the sizzling sensation that has the internet OBSESSED.

The Next Spellbinding Installment of New York Times Bestseller Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling Series Praise for Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling Trinity Series Publishers Weekly praises, 'Singh's talent for lush, expansive worldbuilding is on full display.' Library Journal (starred review) calls it 'Another hands-down winner that expands Singh's brilliantly conceived world.' According to Romantic Times, she is 'Truly one of the best storytellers...

Liv Olson has been drawn to Norse Mythology her entire life. After earning her degree and working as a curator at one of New York's most prestigious museums, she gets an unexpected offer for her dream job in Norway—the same place her brother disappeared months ago—after a cryptic message about finding their long-lost father. She finds herself surrounded by superstitious...

The seventh and final novel of the galaxy-spanning series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe at last lights the greatest fire humanity has ever seen. The trumpet sounds. The end has come at last. After his victory at Vorgossos, Hadrian Marlowe finds himself a fugitive, on the run not only from the Extrasolarians, but...

SHE RAISES HELL. HE RAISES THE DEAD. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? When new recruit Helspira takes on the doomed mission that no other soldier wants, life—and death—start to get a little complicated. Helspira must play escort to Sikras—a frustratingly handsome necromancer with the power to raise the dead—as he attempts a mission that he's failed twice before; stopping an...

Sarah J. Maas, the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series, returns to the courts of Prythian... The magic continues in the next exciting instalment! The full Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Frost...

Brigid Kemmerer returns with the sizzling, high-stakes sequel to the No.1 international bestseller Warrior Princess Assassin—where the betrayals are deeper, the magic burns brighter, and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all. CAPTIVE. Asher has always sworn loyalty to Jory, the princess he’s loved from afar—but now the King of Incendar has claimed a place in his heart...

Runebreaker is a steamy, fast-paced romantasy with forced proximity, he-falls-first tension, and captive/captor dynamics – perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas An impossible power. A fathomless hatred. A bond that could unravel worlds. Aelie can break runes with her bare hands, shattering the magic at the heart of fae society. They hate her for it, fear...

A gritty pub crawl from the blood-soaked streets of South London to the elite hallways of vampire royalty. Freddie Burns just wants ten pints, football violence, and the chance to take over his uncle's fading gangland empire. But when a routine hit goes tits up, Freddie discovers a new kind of organised crime—one where vampires are real and monsters hide...

Embrace the chaos . . . Experience Dianna and Samkiel's journey all over again with this beautiful new collector's edition of The Book of Azrael, the seductive and steamy first book in Amber V. Nicole's New York Times bestselling Gods & Monsters series. This limited-run collector's edition features a deluxe new package, including a stunning new cover colourway, map endpapers,...

From the author of Nocticadia comes the sequel to Anathema, a spellbinding gothic dark fantasy about a shunned woman who is forced beyond the mortal realm's forbidden boundary, into a terrifying world of cursed souls and grotesque creatures. In the grimly captivating sequel to Anathema, Maevyth and Zevander must navigate the perilous mortal lands to deliver Zevander from the clutches...

From New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes the conclusion to her delicious, arranged-marriage romantasy, Cruel Fates Duet. Love is the sharpest weapon of all.... Born with gilded blood, Alira is a demigod knight forged for war—her rare gift makes her both priceless and disposable in the eyes of the gods she serves. When centuries of bloodshed threaten to...

For the warriors, the lovers, and the dreamers: This box of 16 blank notecards (4 each of 4 unique designs) is perfect for sending words of encouragement, affection, or reminders that you are thinking of those you love. These beautiful cards feature fan-favourite quotes from the A Court of Thorns and Roses series embellished in bespoke foil-stamped calligraphy, including: “To...

The next thrilling novel in JR Ward's globally bestselling series The Black Dagger Brotherhood

Welcome back to Harker Academy for Deviant Defense, where the line between hunter and hunted has never been thinner. To rescue someone close to her, Viv Abbot must team up with Reid's violent, unpredictable older brother, Deacon. Her uneasy truce with him offers Viv something Reid never could: the chance to embrace her darkness. Viv's mission takes her to the...

Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned. When an arrogant prince (and his equally arrogant entourage) gets stuck in Orledder Halt as part of brutal political intrigue, competent and sunny deputy courier Elen—once a child slave meant to shield noblemen from the poisonous Pall—is assigned to guide him through the hills to reach his destination. When she...

The Fake Divination Offense is a compelling narrative by Sara Raasch following Orok Monroe, a half-giant known as the rawball defensive tank on the Philadelphia Hellhounds. Orok is a dedicated follower of Urzoth, the god of aggression, yet he finds himself weary of this path. On the other hand, Alexo Warden is a cheerleader, albeit one with a mystery. He...

'Creepy cryptids, a compelling slow burn romance, and corporate humour blend together perfectly in this excitingly unique debut... (Mostly) Human Resources is a must read' Mallory Marlowe, USA Today bestselling author of Love and Other Conspiracies'Viall’s debut is a tongue-in-cheek delight, pulling from multiple genres to create a tale that is both unsettling and cosy... Five creepy stars!' Brigitte Knightley,...

The third chapter in Steven Erikson's new epic fantasy sequence, The Tales of Witness—a sequel to the genre-defining, multi-million copy selling series, The Malazan Book of the Fallen . . . Endless training, gruelling marches, and the frenzy of battle against more enemies than can be counted—such is the life of a marine in the Malazan Empire. Year by year,...

The brand-new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Lucy Jane Wood, available to pre-order now! Sage Hemlock has no interest in embracing her witchy side. Magic has betrayed her before, bringing nothing but heartache, and she will not let something so foolish happen again. Instead, Sage has thrown herself into her work and studies, running the local museum and largely preferring...

The thrilling sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling epic romantic fantasy Silvercloak and second book in the Silvercloak Saga by L. K. Steven. Three rival mages race for power, vengeance, and the fate of Atherin in the epic second instalment of the Silvercloak Saga, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates. After the disastrous events in the...

'Her best yet. Sang to me like the sea: a risk-taking time-dancing tale of high adventure. I so enjoyed sailing on the Lyrian sea' SARAH REES BRENNANFrom Sunday Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard comes an epic adventure of love and betrayal amid a brutal war for the high seas. MAY THE SEA ALWAYS SING FOR YOU Cat Rose knows what...

Desperate times call for desperate measures. To take down the Iceheart Dynasty, Selena and her friends must turn enemies into allies and setbacks into opportunities. But the world is filled with more secrets than Selena can imagine, and untangling the twisted web of interconnected loyalties and hidden agendas is far from easy. At the same time, tension within their group...

Daphne never meant to want him - the monster who could destroy her... and the only one who never would. Now they're both caught between Their duties and their love. Daphne Verus never planned to compete for the prince. Now she's expected to trade the safety of her village for the caves beneath the mountain and be trained by Kronos...

Book Three in Shirtaloon's wildly popular LitRPG series. For all that Jason's new life is amazing, he is about to learn that his new power, wealth, and influence come at a price... Riding high on success, he and his team prepare for what comes next, but nothing can prepare them for what their enemies have planned. When magic enters the...

He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer Book Two in Shirtaloon's wildly popular LitRPG series. The path from retail middle management to interdimensional wizard adventurer wasn't easy, but Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone, competing for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he...

‘Scion’ is an electrifying sci-fi thriller that follows a contract killer tasked with protecting a scientist from assassination, only to find himself in the crosshairs. My name’s Azure. I kill rich idiots for a living. All completely legal, of course, even if it does still make the old-fashioned crowd a bit uncomfortable. Once the ultra-wealthy realised they had a way...

The first book in a new dark, seductive and all-consuming fantasy series, in which a human commander and the masked enemy interrogator sent to break her are drawn into a slow-burn, dangerous bond - one that could end a fifteen-year war or ignite something far deadlier. Perfect for fans of Alchemised and Samantha Shannon. Vordell was beautiful once. Beneath its...

The final novel in the highly acclaimed and beloved Thursday Next series. Will Thursday find her happy ending? The Dark Reading Matter is a theoretical realm that suggests that the observable bookverse can only account for 20% of the calculated total readable mass. Out there somewhere, possibly, is a larger and more expansive and unseeable 'Dark Bookverse' that contains millions...

"The only thing hotter than a character written by Chloe Gong is a betrayal written by Chloe Gong." -Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas SixWar beckons in the kingdom of Talin. On one side sits Calla Tuoleimi and Anton Makusa, and on the other, the recently dethroned August Shenzhi and Calla's own predecessor Sinoa Tuoleimi. Neither...

Don’t miss the final epic instalment of the Bloodwing Academy series, coming soon from New York Times bestselling author Briar Boleyn! What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, dark academia, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. 🩸🩸🩸 The reader reviews...

From a bestselling, award-winning author comes a compellingly realised story of an enigmatic figure, the beautiful 19th-century muse and brilliant social powerhouse, Florence Stoker. Her life, in spite of her many gifts, was overshadowed by one of the most abiding and terrifying of contemporary culture's monsters, the vampire Dracula—her own husband's creation. Dublin, 1878. When the witty and beautiful Florence...

Beatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions, five futures, five lives. She has a plan: she's going to make the bravest choice, and leave Abnegation behind to join Dauntless, even though it means leaving her family behind. But when tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, everything changes—her world, her...

One of Big Finish's most acclaimed and atmospheric Doctor Who audio dramas, now reimagined in prose by its original author, Robert Shearman. "The Doctor and the Daleks. Have you never thought they are really both the exact same thing?" 100 years ago, the Doctor destroyed a Dalek invasion force without mercy and became the saviour of us all. Now, we...

Fallen Stars is the second book in the Sunday Times bestselling celestial Heavenly Bodies series from TikTok romantasy phenomenon Imani Erriu. Never make a bargain with a god. Elara is vengeful. Enzo is trapped between the realms of life and death, and her enemy has vanished, taking her love's only connection to the waking world with him. But there is...