Multicultural Fantasy

Sixteen-year-old Diamond learns that distance can't always be measured in miles. Come along with her as she travels far into the past to find her future love. If you have room in your heart for romance, make room in your Kindle for this timeless novel. Patricia Sierra is an award-winning author of novels, short stories, and poetry. Her work has been published by Avon Books and Random House, as well as by small literary magazines.

At the end of the 21st century, the world has changed dramatically, but life continues 1,000 feet below the ocean's surface. In Great Britain, sea creatures swim among the ruins of Big Ben and the Tower of London, and citizens waver between fear and hope: fear of what lurks in the abyss and hope that humanity will soon discover a way to reclaim the planet. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Leyla McQueen has her own problems to deal with.

Ana has trained most of her life to achieve one goal: to prove that anything men can do, she can do better. Now she's Sector One's first female Rider, and being the best is the only way to ensure she won't be its last. Distractions aren't allowed - especially not her painful attraction to the reserved but demanding leader whose stern, grumpy demeanor has already gotten into her head. Deacon has spent the last 20 years trying to atone for his past, but the blood he spilled as a mercenary and assassin will never wash away entirely.

Eleven-year-old Josephine knows that no one is good enough for her daddy. That's why she makes a habit of scaring his new girlfriends away. She's desperate to make it onto her school's cricket team because she'll get to play her favorite sport and use the cricket matches to distract Daddy from dating. But when Coach Broomes announces that girls can't try out for the team, the frustrated Josephine cuts into a powerful silk cotton tree and accidentally summons a bigger problem into her life.

Heir apparent, young Prince Ahkin feels unprepared for leadership after his father's death. His royal blood controls the power of the sun, and he’s now responsible for the lives of all the Chicome people. Despite all Ahkin’s efforts, the sun is fading - and the end of the world may be near. For Mayana, the only daughter of the Chicome family whose blood controls the power of water, the old emperor’s death may mean that she's next. Ahkin must marry before ascending the throne, and Mayana is one of six noble daughters presented to him. Those who are not chosen will be sacrificed.

Transform your child's reading time into a magical adventure that celebrates uniqueness and teamwork! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their most enchanting adventure yet as they discover that everyone has special talents worth celebrating. When mysterious singing stones transport the three friends to the magical Land of Hidden Talents, they embark on a quest to restore harmony to a world where everyone has forgotten what makes them special. Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this captivating chapter book combines: ✨ Educational adventure with important life lessons ✨ Diverse characters ...

Join Three Best Friends on Their Most Magical Adventure Yet! When mysterious moo-ing sounds and a glowing medallion lead Imani, Tommy, and Maya through a swirling portal, they discover a enchanted land where celebration magic has been stolen by a lonely giant. Can these brave friends use kindness, teamwork, and the power of friendship to restore joy to an entire magical kingdom? Perfect for Young Readers Ages 6-9 who love: Fantasy adventure stories with magical portals and talking animals Friendship tales that teach empathy and inclusion Interactive learning through exciting storylines ...

Portland book artist Neve Kelly is having weird visions - vivid daydreams of lovers on a battlefield that yank her out of reality. A couple weeks before Halloween, a confused, strangely dressed man appears in her living room. He drops a slip of paper that describes a dream much like her own before disappearing without a trace.

News stations across the country are reporting mysterious messages that Earth has been receiving from a planet - Alma - claiming to be its creator. If they’re being interpreted correctly, in seven days Alma will hit the kill switch on their “colony” Earth. True or not, for teenagers Jesse Hewitt, Cate Collins, and Adeem Khan, the prospect of this ticking time bomb will change their lives forever. With only a week to face their truths and right their wrongs, Jesse, Cate, and Adeem’s paths collide as their worlds are pulled apart.

From the organization We Need Diverse Books and Dhonielle Clayton, the co-author of Blackout, comes a fantasy collection of short stories from a list of diverse, award-winning, and best-selling authors. This critically acclaimed young adult anthology welcomes every voice to lead, empower, and take command of their universe.

Out of the ashes, a new beginning... When his family and most of their kind were destroyed by the Guild, Derek inherited the position of Vampire Lord. Alchemists held the keys to creating portals to other worlds, knowledge they passed down to phoenixes. Their utopian society was crushed when the Guild invaded, intending to unlock the powerful secrets phoenixes possess. Lovers Derek and Avani met the night their city was sacked and after the city succumbed, they were lost to each other. Love will be resurrected in blood and fire… Having lost her memory, Avani became a protégé of the ...

Wanted criminal, Lisa Moss, has come out of hiding to find her missing twin brother. She's carrying top-secret corporate technology that has the law hot on her tail. An alien pirate captain with smoldering eyes and a rock-hard body is the last distraction she needs - but he's also her only hope of escape.

When Meena finds snakebites on her chest, her worst fears are realized: someone is after her and she must flee India. As she plots her exit, she learns of the Trail, an energy-harvesting bridge spanning the Arabian Sea that has become a refuge for itinerant vagabonds and loners on the run. This is her salvation. Slipping out in the cover of night, with a knapsack full of supplies including a pozit GPS, a scroll reader, and a sealable waterproof pod, she sets off for Ethiopia, the place of her birth.

Teen witch Shay Johnson has one thing on her mind: winning the Brockton Scholarship. It’s her ticket into the magical university of her dreams. There's just one person standing in Shay's way—her nemesis, the brilliant Ana Álvarez.

In the real world, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and life on the Rez. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massively multiplayer video game universe.

Can two very different men find love with one another? Linc came to Pacific Palms, an exclusive all-gay resort, just to hang out with his friends, Rufus and Joey. He’s hoping a week of sun and fun will heal his heart that was broken by a divorce he didn’t want. His friends don’t understand why he won’t hook up, but he’s just not sure that’s his style. Adam, a handsome hairy handyman, is at Pacific Palms for one reason. He’s there to have sex. Love may happen, but he’s not going to chase it. When these two men meet, the connection is instant but inexplicable. It doesn’t ...

Silas Knight, La Patron, and his mate Jasmine are the top Alphas to over 33 million wolves in the US, have a problem. Just as their den has expanded with four half-breed pups, so has the Wolf Nation. Millions of half-breeds are accepting their rightful place in the nation and Silas couldn’t be happier. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy of the inclusion of mixed blood and take matters into their own hands by shedding innocent blood. In its infancy stage, KnightForce captains, Angus, Asia and Tyrone step up to the challenge to eradicate any and all threats. In a battle of wit and will, ...

Xochitl is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the blessed stars above and enigmatic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty dunes. Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.

Sharing has never been more delightful. Kassidy's two charismatic bosses have stares that drive her to distraction. From the moment the interview began, she knew she was trapped. Nikolai and Dirk are both successful powerful men in their own right. They both desire her, and she desires them too. How will she choose between two of the sexiest bosses she's ever worked for? Dirk and Nikolai have always had a friendly rivalry. As Co-CEO’s Of N&D Inc, everything is fine until Kassidy enters and brings complications. They both want her, and though this isn't the first time shit like this has ...

Everything in 12-year-old Pilar Violeta “Purp” Ramirez’s world is changing, and Pilar doesn’t care for it one bit. Her Chicago neighborhood is gentrifying, and her chores have doubled since her sister, Lorena, left for college. The only constant is Abuela and Mami’s code of silence around her cousin, Natasha - who disappeared in the Dominican Republic 50 years ago during the Trujillo dictatorship. So when Pilar hears that one of Lorena's professor's studies disappearances under the Trujillato, she hops on the next train.