fate and fatalism

After being magically gifted with incredible luck, sixteen-year-old Jude discovers this gift just may be a curse when it comes to love.

In a world on the brink of war where one more roll from a magical die may set her down a dangerous path, nineteen-year-old Calla Rosewood joins a ragtag group of witches that ventures into an enchanted forest to find a way to reset their fates, only to discover that the forest may be more than any of them bargained for.

When the teddies head back into the dangerous world to seek the secrets of their creation, they discover that the founder of Furrington Industries, known as the Suit, is on trial, and while at the courthouse, they learn the true, incendiary reason the teddies were thrown away.

Welcome to the realm of Horsa, a world of magic, wild horses, and danger. The four elemental herds of Horsa live in uncertain peace, which is to say: stay out of each other's way and all will be fine. But when signs of a mysterious prophecy about a yearling with untold magical powers appear, four young horses from each herd are called to action. Now these elemental enemies must work together to solve the prophecy, find the yearling, and restore balance to Horsa.

"Forced to pair up with Killian on a new assignment in Renaissance Italy, Natasha soon discovers his task is nothing like hers and learns the startling truth behind Arthur's ultimate invention that would allow him to control time--and control the world"--Provided by publisher.

To save her sisters from a spell that has forced them to be Without, Princess Jane of Ever must work with Reagan, the witch who set the curse on her family.

Wiley and unapologetic socialite Emanuela Ragno is all set to marry the heir of the wealthiest house in the city of Occhia, who also happens to be her childhood best friend Alessandro Morandi--even though she is lesbian and he is gay. She doesn't care, though--it is a marriage not for love but for power, and she is about to have it all. However, she keeps a dark secret--the only source of water in Occhia is the mysterious, magical being known as the watercrea, and she only way she can make water is from sacrificed human blood--and Emanuela has been hiding the bruise on her leg that signifies she should be sacrificed next.

"Nineteen-year-old Signa Farrow must solve a duke's murder and contend with a seemingly all-powerful deity, Fate"--Provided by publisher.

"Bruno's friend Sanjay has his own room and a pet iguana. Bruno's brother, Mateo, who is visually impaired, has a dog named Rocco who helps him get around . . . and is a fantastic storyteller. Bruno doesn't have a pet, and he has to share his room with Mateo, but he still feels like the luckiest of all to have such a great brother and amazing friend"--Provided by publisher.

In Oaxaca City, Mexico, ancient friends Life and Death discuss free will while engaged in a game of chance, with eleven-year-old Clara as the protagonist of their theories and a pawn in their game, moving inevitably towards her ultimate fate. Includes author's notes and reader's guide.