Books with author Claire Merle

A compelling new world of action-packed, character-driven adventure from #1 Fantasy Author on Wattpad and #1 Bestselling Amazon author in Sword & Sorcery. B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree Sixteen-year-old Mirra can see people's memories. She is a Shadow Weaver, one of the outlawed, glitter-eyed race feared in her land and forced into brutal slavery as children. She and her brother Kel have escaped their fate by hiding near the frozen mountains. But when bounty hunters snatch Kel, Mirra injured and unable to track long distances will lose him unless she gives herself up to his captors. As a Shadow Weaver who's survived childhood and whose golden-flecked irises have faded, concealing her talent, Mirra's own value is priceless on the black-market. Taken to a lawless town in the northern territories, Mirra convinces her captors to sell her to a mysterious young man destined for the same province as the officer who has bought her brother. The young man is the kingdom's missing Prince, feared dead after his escort was attacked on an expedition. He has been in hiding, waiting for a Shadow Weaver whose skill he can use to discover who ordered his assassination. But before he will risk breaking his father's law and taking Mirra to the royal court, he must test her talent and her ability to hide it. If Mirra fails, her hopes of seeing her brother again will be cut by the noose around her neck. What Early Readers are Saying:"The writing in this book was beautiful and full of emotion. Mirra is an aspiring, strong-willed character who plays smart and truly cares for family. I like that! She makes friends out of enemies is isn’t afraid to fight against all odds.The plot and suspense had me guessing back and forth who was friend and who was foe. Talk about having you on the edge of a cliff!Great action in this book and a steadily climaxing plot that ends with a clever and unexpected resolution.""Your beautiful book has left me stunned, flushed and hungry. I got so hooked I read it in three days and now I have no idea what to do with myself...""Wow. Simply wow! This is one captivating book. I am definitely glad I spent some of my life reading this!""...Hooked the entire time...This book has been the cause of more than a few sleepless nights.""Holy smidgens, I read this in a day because I loved it so much and COULD NOT for the LIFE of me put it down!""I've been yearning for a book that was different... Reading this made me feel as if I was one of the characters.""Shadow Weaver was a lifetime experience for me. Mirra taught how no pain is capable to hold you back if you're determined on your dreams and promises."A compelling new world of action-packed, character-driven adventure from #1 Fantasy Author on Wattpad.

"An outstanding, mind-twisting read, filled with intrigue, excitement, romance and fun. This novel should be on everyone's to read list." 5 Stars - Sublime Book Review *****"An emotion filled teen drama kissed with a paranormal twist... fans of David Levithan will certainly enjoy it." 5 stars - Indies Today *****A breath of fresh air... I would definitely recommend My Backward Life to anyone who has read and enjoyed If I Stay by Gale Forman..." - Independent Book ReviewFrom the B.R.A.G Medallion award-winning author comes a new, uplifting story about love, friendship, and second chances.The last thing Louise Doors remembers is collapsing on her way home from a gig and a boy trying to save her life. Now, six days later, she's woken up. But she's not in the hospital, she's at home, and it seems her life has gone on without her, except everything is messed up. Her best friends hate her, she's hanging out with a girl she barely knows, and a boy called Dylan wants to meet up to give her a letter. As it turns out, Dylan isn’t just any boy, either, he’s the guy who tried to save her.Soon Louise will find out exactly what's been going on in her absence because those missing days are happening again, only in reverse. While each day brings surprising revelations about her family and her friends, Louise draws closer to Dylan, hoping he can help her get her proper life back. But she doesn't anticipate falling for him, nor that these six days might be all she has left. After years of conforming to other people’s expectations, Louise finally has the chance to be true to herself—but only if she can reach out and grab it."Merle has written an excellent young adult novel... Let's hope Netflix snap this up." Poppy, NetGalley "I honestly couldn't put it down, desperate to know what will happen next (or technically before?) in the protagonist's life." Kat, NetGalley"I have read hundreds of books of every genre... This story is my new all time favourite." lornaj, Wattpad Reader"Once the story was over, I reread it, backwards, to savor the unfolding of events. " Aveline, book blogger. "I don't think I've been this interested and entertained in a very long time." _vixanne_, Wattpad Reader"This is an excellent novel about taking chances in a life that might just be backwards." Maureen, NetGalley"If you're looking for a unique, contemporary read with a twist, this is a really good choice." Alex, NetGalley"The plot is unique and fun... I would definitely recommend." Keerthanana N., NetGalley.Claire Merle won the B.R.A.G Medallion award for her YA fantasy "Shadow Weaver".

London, in the not too distant future, and people are now divided into Pures and Crazies, according to the results of a DNA test, with the Crazies sectioned off to live within 'the City', on the other side of the Community wall. Until the age of fifteen, Ana has lived a privileged existence amongst the Pures, but her whole world crumbles when she finds out that her DNA test was faked, which makes her one of the Crazies. She has just three years before she will be cast out of the Community . . .But Ana meets Pure-born Jasper and is offered a ticket to freedom when he asks her to Join with him. She looks forward to a 'normal' life, and fulfilling her dreams of becoming a musician. Then, just a week before the Joining ceremony, Jasper goes missing; it appears he is somewhere in the City, and no one knows why. Ana sets off on his trail, which takes her through the underbelly of society and into the pits of the human soul. And as she delves deeper into the mystery of Jasper's disappearance Ana uncovers some devastating truths that destroy everything she has grown up to believe, but she also learns to love as she has never loved before.

London, in the not-so-distant future. Society has been divided into Pures and Crazies according to the results of a DNA test. But seventeen-year-old Ana, whose father invented the Pure test, has uncovered a recording with dangerous evidence that the tests are fake.Ana has escaped her father and made it to the Enlightenment Project - a secluded sect living on the outskirts of the City. Back in the arms of Cole nothing is simple. Some in the Project believe her presence jeopardises their safety, others interpret her coming as part of their prophetic Writings.When the recording Ana stole goes viral, the Project comes under attack. Now Ana's father isn't the only one looking for her. She's come to the attention of Alexandria Knight, the Chairman of the Board - a powerful woman with a sinister plan. Ana must take greater risks than ever to unravel the truth and discover the secrets that lie beneath the Pure test. But unlike her father, the Chairman doesn't want her safely home. She wants Ana's spirit crushed, permanently. And she will destroy everyone Ana cares about to do it.

Sixteen-year-old Mirra can see people's memories. She is a Shadow Weaver, one of the outlawed, glitter-eyed race feared in her land and forced into brutal slavery as children. She and her brother Kel have escaped their fate by hiding near the frozen mountains. But when bounty hunters snatch Kel, Mirra injured and unable to track long distances will lose him unless she gives herself up to his captors. As as a Shadow Weaver who's survived childhood and whose golden-flecked irises have faded, concealing her talent, Mirra's own value is priceless on the black-market.Taken to a lawless town in the northern territories, Mirra convinces her captors to sell her to a mysterious young man destined for the same province as the officer who has bought her brother. The young man is the Kingdom's missing Prince, feared dead after his escort was attacked on an expedition. He has been in hiding, waiting for a Shadow Weaver whose skill he can use to discover who ordered his assassination. But before he will risk breaking his father's law and taking Mirra to the royal court, he must test her talent and her ability to hide it. If Mirra fails, her hopes of seeing her brother again will be cut by the noose around her neck.SHADOW WEAVER MAY BE READ AS A STANDALONE. NO CLIFFHANGER ENDING.

London, in the not too distant future, and people are now divided into Pures and Crazies, according to the results of a DNA test, with the Crazies sectioned off to live within 'the City.' Until the age of fifteen, Ana has lived amongst the Pures, but her whole world crumbles when she finds out that her DNA test was faked, which makes her one of the Crazies. She has just three years before she will be cast out of the Community . . . But Ana meets Pure-born Jasper and is offered a ticket to freedom when he asks her to Join with him. She looks forward to a 'normal' life, and fulfilling her dreams of becoming a musician. Then, just a week before the Joining ceremony, Jasper goes missing; it appears he is somewhere in the City, and no one knows why. Ana sets off on his trail, which takes her into the pits of the human soul. And as she delves deeper into the mystery of Jasper's disappearance, Ana uncovers some devastating truths that destroy everything she has grown up to believe, but she also learns to love as she has never loved before.

London, in the not-so-distant future. Society has been divided into Pures and Crazies according to the results of a DNA test. But seventeen-year-old Ana, whose father invented the Pure test, has uncovered a recording with dangerous evidence that the tests are fake. Ana has escapes to the Enlightenment Project - a secluded sect living on the outskirts of the City. Back in the arms of Cole nothing is simple. Some in the Project believe her presence jeopardizes their safety, others interpret her coming as part of their prophetic Writings. When the recording Ana stole goes viral, the Project comes under attack. Now Ana's father isn't the only one looking for her. She's come to the attention of Evelyn Knight, the Chairman of the Board - a powerful woman with a sinister plan. Ana must take greater risks than ever to unravel the truth and discover the secrets that lie beneath the Pure test. But unlike her father, the Chairman doesn't want her safely home. She wants Ana's spirit crushed, permanently. And she will destroy everyone Ana cares about to do it.

"An emotion filled teen drama kissed with a paranormal twist... fans of David Levithan will certainly enjoy it." 5 stars - Indies Today *****From the B.R.A.G Medallion award-winning author comes a new, uplifting story about love, friendship, and second chances. The last thing Louise Doors remembers is collapsing on her way home from a gig and a boy trying to save her life. Now, six days later, she's woken up. But she's not in the hospital, she's at home, and it seems her life has gone on without her, except everything is messed up. Her best friends hate her, she's hanging out with a girl she barely knows, and a boy called Dylan wants to meet up to give her a letter. As it turns out, Dylan isn’t just any boy, either, he’s the guy who tried to save her. Soon Louise will find out exactly what's been going on in her absence because those missing days are happening again, only in reverse. While each day brings surprising revelations about her family and her friends, Louise draws closer to Dylan, hoping he can help her get her proper life back. But she doesn't anticipate falling for him, nor that these six days might be all she has left. After years of conforming to other people’s expectations, Louise finally has the chance to be true to herself—but only if she can reach out and grab it. WHAT EARLY READERS ARE SAYING: "I have read hundreds of books of every genre... This story is my new all time favourite." lornaj, Wattpad "I don't think I've been this interested and entertained in a very long time." _vixanne_ Wattpad "Merle has written an excellent Young Adult Novel... Let's hope Netflix snaps this up." Poppy, NetGalley "I honestly couldn't put it down, desperate to know what will happen next (or technically before?)..." Kat, NetGalley "I'm blown away, to be honest." Anne-overhere Claire Merle's previous YA Fantasy book, SHADOW WEAVER, won the B.R.A.G Medallion award.