Bøger af Aprilynne Pike

Laurel faces the fight of her life to save everything , and everyone, she loves. This is the final part of the extraordinary faerie tale which began in the bestselling novel WINGS described by Stephenie Meyer as 'a remarkable debut'.Laurel lived happily as an ordinary girl - until she discovered that she was a faerie. Since then her heart has been divided - Avalon or the human world? Safe reliable David or wild, charismatic Tamani? But now an enemy unlike any before, threatens Avalon and unless the faerie world can win out, there may be no choices left...An extraordinary faerie tale of magic and mystery, romance and danger.

The third part of Aprilynne Pike's extraordinary faerie tale of magic and mystery, romance and danger, described by Stephenie Meyer as 'a remarkable debut'.On the first day of Laurel's senior year there are two new arrivals. Tamani - the electrifying faerie with whom she shares an undeniable connection - appears, posing as a foreign exchange student. And even more disturbing is another foreign exchange student named Yuki whom Laurel quickly realises is a faerie, though the new girl doesn't seem to have any idea who or what she really is.Laurel is determined to figure out how Yuki fits into the picture, and what connection she may have to the ever-increasing threats to her family and Avalon. Meanwhile, Laurel struggles to maintain a balance between her human boyfriend David and Tamani, with whom she shares a passionate past. But balancing two worlds is becoming more and more complicated. When the threat to Avalon grows ever stronger, Laurel's illusion of control of the situation shatters and she must confront a danger even greater than the trolls.

A magical romance blossoms in the follow-up to WINGS, the bestselling novel described by Stephenie Meyer as "e;a remarkable debut"e;. "e;I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait, and hope that someday you'll ask,"e; Tamani said. "e;And if I don't?"e; Laurel asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "e;Then I guess I'll be waiting forever."e;It's been almost a year since Laurel discovered that she is a faerie, placed with human parents as an infant to help protect the gateway to the faerie realm of Avalon. Although she's come to accept her true identity, Laurel refuses to turn her back on her human life - and especially her boyfriend, David - to return to the faerie world. But when she is summoned to Avalon to relearn her long-forgotten faerie magic, Laurel must depend on the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani. Her feelings for him are undeniable, and she is forced to make a choice - a choice that could break her heart. When a deadly enemy resurfaces and puts both Laurel's life and Avalon in danger, Laurel must draw on all her human strength as well as her faerie skills to save both of her worlds and all of those she holds dear.

An extraordinary faerie tale of magic and mystery, romance and danger, described by Stephenie Meyer as 'a remarkable debut'.Laurel is an ordinary fifteen-year-old high school girl. But something incredible is happening to her. She is changing.Now Laurel is about to discover that a deep and powerful magic holds the key to her destiny.

Kimberlee Schaffer thinks she's doomed to an afterlife of boredom, stuck haunting the halls of her high school for eternity . . . until the day she meets Jeff. He's the only person who's ever been able to see Kimberlee, so she needs him to help with her unfinished business. When she was alive, Kimberlee wasn't just a mean girl; she was also a complete kleptomaniac. If Jeff wants to avoid being haunted until graduation, he'll have to help her return everything she stole. But Jeff soon discovers that it's much easier to steal something than it is to bring it back.Paying for your mistakes takes on a whole new meaning in this clever and exhilarating modern retelling of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Praise for Life After Theft"Pike develops the pleasantly fractious relationship between Jeff and Kimberlee in Jeff's earthy, humorous first-person. This brisk, down-to-earth thriller should appeal equally to male and female readers."-Kirkus"Jeff's journey to real empathy takes on issues crucial and relevant to teens: the price of popularity, the importance of being true to one's beliefs, and the need to stand up for others."-Booklist"A whirlwind adventure full of secrets, lies, unlikely friendships, and romance."-School Library Journal"You'll be laughing out loud at Pike's unusual and snarky characters. Her heroine, a ghost who was definitely no angel while alive, and a do-gooder hero are hysterical and real. A plot delving into the harsh world of popularity, addiction and bullying lends depth. A winner."-Sabrina Cooper, Romantic Times

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Aprilynne Pike comes a truly original new novel-Breaking Bad meets Marie Antoinette in a near-future world where the residents of Versailles live like it's the eighteenth century and an almost-queen turns to drug dealing to save her own life.In the Kingdom of Sonoman-Versailles, the people dress, eat, and act like it's the eighteenth century-with the added bonus of technology to make court life lavish, privileged, and frivolous. The palace has every indulgence, but for one pretty young thing, it's about to become a very beautiful prison.When Danica witnesses an act of murder by the young king, her mother makes a cruel power play . . . blackmailing the king into making Dani his queen. When she turns eighteen, Dani will marry the most ruthless and dangerous man of the court. She has six months to escape her terrifying destiny.Six months to raise enough money to disappear into the real world beyond the palace gates. Her ticket out? Glitter. A drug so powerful that a tiny pinch mixed into a pot of rouge or lip gloss can make the wearer hopelessly addicted. Addicted to a drug Dani can sell for more money than she ever dreamed.But in Versailles, secrets are impossible to keep. And the most dangerous secret-falling for a drug dealer outside the palace walls-is one risk she has to take.Praise for Glitter"I adored this genre-bending futuristic and super swoon-y romance featuring a strong anti-heroine to root for-fun, refreshing and unpredictable!"-Melissa de la Cruz, #1 New York Times bestselling author"The Palace of Versailles gets a darkly twisted, modern day makeover that had me hooked from the heart-pounding opening scene. Glitter is a thoroughly inventive, genre-bending tale that delivers on every level!"-Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Aprilynne Pike's gift is that each book she writes is utterly inventive. Glitter is no exception. As always her characters are interesting, vivid, and dynamic and they play out their nail-biting scenes against a richly-imagined, lush backdrop. Her books are skillfully woven and a royal delight!"-Colleeen Houck, New York Times bestselling author"Beautifully detailed scenes serve as the foundation for Danica's ethical quandaries and illuminate the fantastical world in which she lives."-Publisher's Weekly (starred review)"Rich with absorbing detail, clever plotting, and complex characters....Readers will thrill to this immersion into a world within a world that feels strangely possible, if not inevitable, in our own future."-Bulletin (starred review)"Pike creates an intriguing and imaginative world that mixes the future and the past, with enough suspense to keep pages turning and enough forbidden romance and florid descriptions to satisfy genre conventions."-Kirkus"This multigenre novel adds in a touch of forbidden romance, a mother-daughter power struggle, and questions of moral relativism for a compellingly addictive read."-Maggie Reagan, Booklist"This is a stunning, unique, and fast-paced read....Fans of dystopian tales will find it breathes new life into their favorite genre."-Ellen Fitzgerald, School Library Journal"This book is absolutely stunning and brimming with beautiful imagery and decadence....Filled with twists and turns that I didn't see coming, but it was delightful to be surprised whether those surprises be good or bad. Glitter is very much a tale of the loss of innocence and the sacrifices we make to protect ourselves. The concept is original and the technology Pike creates within this world is genius."-Alexis Helms, The Roanoke Times

**Clean Teen Romance!** For years, Sienna McNally and the Breslin brothers have been inseparable. Even when she started dating Noah, Kylen was never a third wheel. Their senior year was going to be epic--assuming Kylen's return from Hawaii stopped getting postponed. But when he finally gets home, taller and covered in tattoos, Sienna comes to learn that the changes she can see are nothing compared to the changes taking place beneath the surface. Prodding at Kylen's secrets plunges Sienna into a world she never imagined might exist right next door--a world more fiery than she ever imagined!

Even with the power to create and destroy at will, Tavia Michaels couldn't save her parents. She couldn't save the boy she's loved for countless lifetimes. She barely managed to save herself from the treachery of supposed friends. So how can she save the world from a deadly plague--and the immortals spreading it? As the events of EARTHBOUND and EARTHQUAKE reach their thrilling conclusion, no one is safe--Tavia least of all!

The Earthbound series continues with even more romance, mystery, and betrayal. Tavia Michaels has discovered that she's an Earthbound-a fallen goddess with the power to remake the Earth-and that a rival faction of Earthbounds, the Reduciata, has created a virus that is literally wiping swaths of the planet out of existence. Tavia is captured and imprisoned before she can act on this information, along with her eternal lover, Logan. Huddled in a claustrophobic cell, they lose track of the days, their attempts to escape proving as ephemeral as Tavia's newly gestating powers. But then Tavia and Logan are mysteriously rescued...

Love, fate, and power collide in this series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Aprilynne Pike. Tavia Michaels is the sole survivor of the plane crash that killed her parents. When she starts to see strange visions of a boy she's never spoken with in real life, she begins to suspect that there's much about her past that she isn't being told.

More than ten years after the events of DESTINED, Laurel and Tamani get a visit from their niece, Rowen-an orphaned Summer faerie with a passion for ballet. To succeed at the Scazio Dance Academy in California, Rowen must learn to get along with the humans she despises. But an ancient mystery sends Tamani scrambling for answers and threatens to upend Rowen's best-laid plans! Book Five of the Wings series.

Destined delivers all the romance and action that fans expect as it brings Aprilynne Pikes Wings series to a deeply satisfying conclusion.Laurel used to think she was an ordinary girl from Crescent City, California. She never would have believed she was truly a faerie from a realm called Avalon.Now Laurel must risk her life to save Avalon from destruction by Yukia rare and powerful Winter faerieand troll-hunter Klea. But Laurel wont have to fight alone; David and Tamani, two boys she loves in different ways, will be by her side, along with her best friend, Chelsea.Readers of the Need and Graceling series will want to follow Laurels story from its beginning in Wings to its heart-stopping end in Destined.

"e;I don't do patrols, I don't go hunting, I just stick close to you. You live your life. I'll keep you safe,"e; Tamani said, sweeping a lock of hair from her face. "e;Or die trying."e;Laurel hasn't seen Tamani since she begged him to let her go last year. Though her heart still aches, Laurel is confident that David was the right choice.But just as life returns to normal, Laurel realizes that a hidden enemy lies in wait. Once again, Laurel must turn to Tamani to protect and guide her, for the danger that now threatens Avalon is one that no faerie thought would ever be possible. And for the first time, Laurel cannot be sure that her side will prevail.

"e;I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask,"e; Tamani said."e;And if I don't?"e; Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper."e;Then I guess I'll be waiting forever."e;Although Laurel has come to accept her true identity as a faerie, she refuses to turn her back on her human lifeand especially her boyfriend, Davidto return to the faerie world.But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel's feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani are undeniable. She is forced to make a choicea choice that could break her heart.

Laurel was mesmerized, staring at the pale things. They were terrifyingly beautiful--too beautiful for words. Laurel turned to the mirror again, her eyes on the hovering petals that floated beside her head. They looked almost like wings. Laurel's life is the very definition of normal . . . until the morning when she wakes up to discover a flower blooming from her back. As it turns out, nothing in Laurel's life is what it seems. Now, with the help of an alluring faerie sentry who holds the key to her true past, Laurel must race to save her human family from the centuries-old faerie enemies who walk among them.

"Who better to raise teens' awareness of mental illness and health than the YA authors they admire?" —Booklist (starred review) "[A] much-needed, enlightening book." —School Library Journal (starred review) Your favorite YA authors including Ellen Hopkins, Maureen Johnson, and more recount their own experiences with mental health in this raw, real, and powerful collection of essays that explores everything from ADD to PTSD.Have you ever felt like you just couldn't get out of bed? Not the occasional morning, but every day? Do you find yourself listening to a voice in your head that says "you're not good enough," "not good looking enough," "not thin enough," or "not smart enough"? Have you ever found yourself unable to do homework or pay attention in class unless everything is "just so" on your desk? Everyone has had days like that, but what if you have them every day? You're not alone. Millions of people are going through similar things. However issues around mental health still tend to be treated as something shrouded in shame or discussed in whispers. It's easier to have a broken bone—something tangible that can be "fixed"—than to have a mental illness, and easier to have a discussion about sex than it is to have one about mental health. Life Inside My Mind is an anthology of true-life events from writers of this generation, for this generation. These essays tackle everything from neurodiversity to addiction to OCD to PTSD and much more. The goals of this book range from providing a home to those who are feeling alone, awareness to those who are witnessing a friend or family member struggle, and to open the floodgates to conversation.

The heart-stopping sequel to Earthbound and an epic love triangle like you've never seen before!Tavia Michaels is an Earthbound - a fallen goddess with the power to remake the Earth or destroy it.The Reduciata, a rival faction of Earthbounds, has created a virus that is wiping out swathes of the planet. But before Tavia can act on this discovery, she is captured and imprisoned. Huddled in a cell with her eternal lover, Logan, she loses track of the days until they are mysteriously rescued...For Tavia isn't like other Earthbound.As her powers awaken, her centuries-long relationship with Logan is threatened, and when Benson - the best friend who's always stood by her - returns Tavia must again face a terrible choice between those she loves.Can Tavia stop the destruction of Earth and uncover the ultimate truth about the Earthbound before it's too late?