Books with author Elizabeth Dye

“Looking for your next big YA fantasy series? We've got our eye on this stylish blockbuster.” —Entertainment WeeklyProject Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses from the sun, the moon, and the stars.Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming the greatest tailor in the land, but as a girl, the best she can hope for is to marry well. When a royal messenger summons her ailing father, once a tailor of renown, to court, Maia poses as a boy and takes his place. She knows her life is forfeit if her secret is discovered, but she'll take that risk to achieve her dream and save her family from ruin. There's just one catch: Maia is one of twelve tailors vying for the job. Backstabbing and lies run rampant as the tailors compete in challenges to prove their artistry and skill. Maia's task is further complicated when she draws the attention of the court magician, Edan, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise. And nothing can prepare her for the final challenge: to sew three magic gowns for the emperor's reluctant bride-to-be, from the laughter of the sun, the tears of the moon, and the blood of stars. With this impossible task before her, she embarks on a journey to the far reaches of the kingdom, seeking the sun, the moon, and the stars and finding more than she ever could have imagined. Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this young adult fantasy is pitch-perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Renée Ahdieh.“Spin the Dawn is proof that casting a wider net not only gives us a fresh story that feels unlike everything else on the shelves beside it but also allows for richer and more nuanced storytelling.” —NPR“All the cutthroat competition of a runway fashion reality show and the thrilling exploits of an epic quest . . . a stunning tapestry of adventure.” —The Washington Post“What an amazing creation! Every time I thought I knew where it was going, I was wrong. This is a white-knuckle read.” —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tempests and Slaughter

The second book in the Falconer trilogy is packed with surprises and suspense. Aileana Cameron, the Falconer, disappeared through the portal that she was trying to close forever. Now she wakes up in the fae world, trapped and tortured by the evil Lonnrach. With the help of an unexpected ally, Aileana re-enters the human world, only to find everything irrevocably changed. Edinburgh has been destroyed, and the few human survivors are living in an uneasy truce with the fae, while both worlds are in danger of disappearing altogether. Aileana holds the key to saving both worlds, but in order to do so she must awaken her latent Falconer powers. And the price of doing that might be her life. Rich with imaginative detail, action, fae lore, and romance, The Vanishing Throne is a thrilling sequel to The Falconer.

What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld? When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shang's great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must traverse Diyu to find Shang's spirit, face harrowing obstacles, and leave by sunrise--or become King Yama's prisoner forever. Moreover, Mulan is still disguised as the soldier called Ping, wrestling with the decision to reveal her true identity to her closest friend. Will Mulan be able to save Shang before it's too late? Will he ever be able to trust her again? Or will she lose him--and be lost in the Underworld--forever?

"A riveting world, a fierce heroine, and electrifying action--I burned through this sparkling debut!" —Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author Edinburgh, 1844. Beautiful Aileana Kameron only looks the part of an aristocratic young lady. In fact, she's spent the year since her mother died developing her ability to sense the presence of sìthichean, a faery race bent on slaughtering humans. She has a secret mission: to destroy the faery who murdered her mother. But when she learns she's a Falconer, the last in a line of female warriors and the sole hope of preventing a powerful faery population from massacring all of humanity, her quest for revenge gets a whole lot more complicated. Now in paperback, this electrifying thriller—the first volume of a trilogy from an exciting new voice in young adult fantasy—blends romance and action with steampunk technology and Scottish lore in a deliciously addictive read.Dying for more? Don't worry, you don't have to wait to continue reading! Book two in The Falconer Trilogy, The Vanishing Throne is available now. Book three, The Fallen Kingdom is available for preorder.

Calliope dreams of creating far off realms and mystical adventures with her writing. But her parents fear she’s filling her head with a foolish fancy. To set her on what they feel is a more solid, and stern path, they ship her off to boarding school. They thought they would snuff out her dreams with a strict educational regime. They couldn’t be more wrong. Here there are poetry battles, and writing prompts that could make all her dreams come true. But beneath the promise of endless possibility lies a threatening darkness. One that has Calliope fearing she won’t survive to graduation. Think you can solve the gripping mystery found within Ecrivain? Think again.

The long-awaited final book in the Falconer trilogy is an imaginative tour-de-force that will thrill fans of the series. Aileana Kameron, resurrected by ancient fae magic, returns to the world she once knew with no memory of her past and with dangerous powers she struggles to control. Desperate to break the curse that pits two factions of the fae against each other in a struggle that will decide the fate of the human and fae worlds, her only hope is hidden in an ancient book guarded by the legendary Morrigan, a faery of immense power and cruelty. To save the world and the people she loves, Aileana must learn to harness her dark new powers even as they are slowly destroying her. Packed with immersive detail, action, romance, and fae lore, and publishing simultaneously in the UK, The Fallen Kingdom brings the Falconer's story to an epic and unforgettable conclusion.

To hold the power of God in your hands.No questions. No rules. No consequences.Dystopian fiction with a twist of supernatural thriller. The end of times and the beginning of a world without God.A pura unum. The Pure One.The Pure One is God...and God is dying. His essence seeping away into the Others.One lonely girl with a rebellious spirit challenges the greatest power the world has ever known.The world held together by the power of The Pure One is beautiful, peaceful...pristine. It appears to operate seamlessly, lifting every being under its spell into a higher level of existence. The Others, the Average, the Lessers, and all other societies across the planet bow to His guidance and glory under His Goodness. Thanks be to The Pure One for His gifts. There is, however, a tiny whisper of darkness.In this perfect world there are some who experience a feeling of discomfort, as if a thin mask has been glued across the skin of their face and cannot be removed – ever. Ezzie, an independent, difficult girl, is naive enough to question the Teachings. When she ventures outside the boundaries of the Average, The Pure One takes notice and what was once an indestructible castle begins to crumble. As His power is drained into darkness, those who covet and those who are pure of heart become clear. The future of The Pure One, the future of Ezzie, and the future of their world, hangs in the balance. Get Part One of The Purist today and peer into the darkness and light that hides within us all.

The long-awaited final book in the Falconer trilogy is an imaginative tour-de-force that will thrill fans of the series. Aileana Kameron, resurrected by ancient fae magic, returns to the world she once knew with no memory of her past and with dangerous powers she struggles to control. Desperate to break the curse that pits two factions of the fae against each other in a struggle that will decide the fate of the human and fae worlds, her only hope is hidden in an ancient book guarded by the legendary Morrigan, a faery of immense power and cruelty. To save the world and the people she loves, Aileana must learn to harness her dark new powers even as they are slowly destroying her. Packed with immersive detail, action, romance, and fae lore, and publishing simultaneously in the UK, The Fallen Kingdom brings the Falconer's story to an epic and unforgettable conclusion.

Knight of the Hunted is a 2019 Reader's Favorite Gold Medal Winner!**Slow Build Reverse Harem YA Paranormal Romance**---Completed series---Lisbeth has dutifully obeyed vampire law for over four hundred years. Yet, to save the life of one innocent child, she will risk everything.Now, with the Council's Hunters on her heels, her only chance of survival is to run. Lost and starving, she stumbles onto Knight—who harbors dark secrets of his own. As a Lycan, he is fated to be her enemy. But honor demands he keep her safe, no matter the cost. Forced together in the fight of their lives, the pair find their forced alliance developing into something more. With darkness lashing at them from all sides, the only thing that can save them is the most powerful force of all... love. Knight of the Hunted is a must-read, young adult page-turner written by Elizabeth Dunlap!**Appropriate for Teen Audiences.*****--***As mentioned in the description, this is a slow build reverse harem paranormal romance. You may not see the harem for several books, but don't fret! It's definitely there!If slow build isn't your thing, that's completely fine! But if you don't mind waiting a little for it, keep reading!

When we last saw her, Aileana Kameron, the Falconer, disappeared through the fae portal that she was trying to close forever. When she escapes and reenters the human world, she finds her beloved city—indeed, the entire world—has been destroyed, and the fae world itself is slowly dying. Somehow Aileana is the key to preserving both worlds—but how? This much-anticipated second chapter in the Falconer trilogy "combines vivid world-building with action-packed fight sequences" (School Library Journal) "and a cliffhanger ending ensures that readers will follow Aileana to the very end of this trilogy" (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books).

Our series for girls is designed to empower them to navigate their way through life with confidence, self-esteem, compassion, creativity, collaboration and joy through the thoughtful contemplation and expression of their own unique perspectives, ideals and experiences.Each book is excellent as a journal for one girl or as a tool in a group setting for writing and discussion. Journal entries do not talk down or issue simple edicts, but respect the intelligence and individuality of every girl.What does it mean to be enough? It means that you are complete just as you are. You do not require fixing. You are worthy. You are intelligent. You are beautiful. Use the notes pages to journal your thoughts as you affirm this truth. You are Enough.