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V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, opens another door to a new fantasy series set in the dazzling world of Shades of Magic.

Prepare for tangled schemes and perilous adventures with friends old and new in The Fragile Threads of Power.

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Starling House is a gripping and gothic new tale from New York Times bestselling author Alix E. Harrow about a small town haunted by secrets that can’t stay buried and the sinister house that sits at the crossroads of it all.

Praise for Starling House

“Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent.” —Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six

“Gorgeous, poignant, and honest—an unforgettable read.” —Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

“A smart, spectacular contemporary Gothic that will leave its roots in you and linger in your dreams.” —Kat Howard, Alex Award–winning author of An Unkindness of Magicians

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Charm art by Samantha Petrie

Set in the world of New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree’s Bookshops & Bonedust takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books.

Viv’s career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned.

Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk—so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it.

What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do?

Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn’t possibly imagine.

Still, adventure isn’t all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.

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The much-anticipated final installment in Olivie Blake’s trilogy that began with the New York Times bestselling phenomenon, The Atlas Six.

Praise for The Atlas Trilogy

“Lethally smart…The Atlas Six will grip you by the throat and refuse to let go.” —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

“Six of the most devious, talented, and flawed characters to ever find themselves in a magical library…wholly a delight.” —Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night

“Compelling, entertaining, and addictive.” —T. L. Huchu, author of The Library of the Dead

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Step by step breakdown of the creation process of the wolfsong charm

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Step by step breakdown of the creation process of the ravensong charm

My process started by drawing a preliminary sketch or idea. I went back to reread parts of Wolfsong for inspiration, which helped a lot to visualize the setting and characters. I decided I wanted to create a little scene, so I drew the characters sitting down together surrounded by trees to convey a sense of coziness and closeness, with the full moon shining behind them.

I was given free rein to illustrate the characters according to my own interpretation which I was very excited for, and to capture their essence from the books I made sure to include certain key elements, such as Ox’s work shirt, and Gordo’s grumpy expression. Once the initial sketch was approved, I moved on to the lineart and coloring stages. For the colors, I thought it would be a nice touch to match each couple with their respective book cover, so I tried to emulate the colors from Red Nose Studio’s lovely cover artwork. Then, I added shadows and highlights to make it more three-dimensional and give it a polished and finished look.

I’m very grateful to be trusted with these designs and for the opportunity to show some of my behind-the-scenes process. I hope old and new readers alike enjoy the finished result!

Mariana

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