Books with author Jacqueline Yap

"Everything I love in a book."—Victoria Schwab, author of #1 New York Times bestseller This Savage Song“The kind of taut, atmospheric thriller that gets your heart racing and sets your imagination on fire. Sensational.”—Claire Legrand, New York Times-bestselling author of FurybornFinalist for the Minnesota Book AwardNew York Times–bestselling author Jacqueline West captivates readers with a dark, hypnotic story about the cost of talent—and the evil that lurks just out of sight. Fans of Holly Black and Victoria Schwab will be mesmerized by this gorgeous, magnetic novel.High school senior Anders Thorson is unusually gifted. His band, Last Things, is legendary in their northern Minnesota hometown. With guitar skills that would amaze even if he weren’t only eighteen, Anders is the focus of head-turning admiration. And Thea Malcom, a newcomer to the insular town, is one of his admirers. Thea seems to turn up everywhere Anders goes: gigs at the local coffeehouse, guitar lessons, even in the woods near Anders’s home.When strange things start happening to Anders, blame immediately falls on Thea. But is she trying to hurt him? Or save him? Can he trust a girl who doesn’t seem to know the difference between dreams and reality? And how much are they both willing to sacrifice to get what they want? Told from Anders’s and Thea’s dual points of view, this exquisitely crafted novel is full of unexpected twists and is for fans of Holly Black’s The Darkest Part of the Forest and Melissa Albert’s The Hazel Wood.

New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline West makes her YA debut in this Shakespeare-inspired novel for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor"If you liked the trippy hallucinations of Black Swan, you'll be mesmerized by Jacqueline West's eerie new YA romance."—Entertainment WeeklyWho can you trust when you can't trust yourself?Jaye wakes up from a skiiing accident with a fractured skull, a blinding headache, and her grip on reality sliding into delusion. Determined to get back to her starring role in the school production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jaye lies to her sister, her mom, her doctors. She's fine, she says. She's fine. If anyone knew the truth—that hallucinations of Shakespeare and his characters have followed her from her hospital bed to the high school halls—it would all be over. She's almost managing to pull off the act when Romeo shows up in her anatomy class. And it turns out that he's 100 percent real. Suddenly Jaye has to choose between lying to everyone else and lying to herself.Troubled by this magnetic boy, a long-lost friend turned recent love interest, and the darkest parts of her family's past, Jaye's life tangles with Shakespeare's most famous plays until she can't tell where the truth ends and pretending begins. Soon, secret meetings and dizzying first kisses give way to more dangerous things. How much is real, how much is in Jaye's head, and how much does it matter as she flies toward a fate over which she seems to have no control?

Ghyslain—a brokenhearted young king who will give anything to help his people. Liselle—an outspoken slave who serves the country's future queen. Together, they could change the kingdom for the better . . . or tear it apart.After the sudden death of beloved King Alaric, Prince Ghyslain is thrust before the eyes of the nation in an unexpected—and undesired—coronation. With the future of his new kingdom resting heavily upon his shoulders, Ghyslain wants nothing more than to do the one thing his father never dared during his rule: to free the elven slaves. In a city plagued by racial tension, opposing the demanding, cutthroat advisors and courtiers seems an impossible task until Ghyslain meets Liselle, the one woman who is brave enough to stand against them all.Grab your copy and begin the series fans of Sarah J Maas and Holly Black are loving!NOTE: Helpless is a companion novella to the Born Assassin series. This prequel takes place twenty years prior to the events of Merciless and focuses on several secondary characters in the main books. This novella may be read before or after the main series.

Many publishers have tried, but Cider Mill Press is the very first to offer an official book, DVD, and Hacky Sack™ from its one and only creator: Wham-O! An international phenomenon, Hacky Sack™ sells in the millions each year. Now true fans and would-be Hacky Sack athletes alike can get in the game with this 64-page spiral bound instructional book and hour-long DVD, plus the footbag. Beginning with the basics, the book and DVD walk new players through all the techniques and moves they need to become super shredders. Before long, novices will become experts, having mastered the more challenging techniques you need to hang with the champions. Competitors will also enjoy the great resource section on clubs, organizations, and tournaments around the world.The extra good news is...this package is the start of a great program, with many more exciting Wham-O items to come!

New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline West makes her YA debut in this Shakespeare-inspired novel for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor"If you liked the trippy hallucinations of Black Swan, you'll be mesmerized by Jacqueline West's eerie new YA romance."—Entertainment WeeklyWho can you trust when you can't trust yourself?Jaye wakes up from a skiiing accident with a fractured skull, a blinding headache, and her grip on reality sliding into delusion. Determined to get back to her starring role in the school production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jaye lies to her sister, her mom, her doctors. She's fine, she says. She's fine. If anyone knew the truth—that hallucinations of Shakespeare and his characters have followed her from her hospital bed to the high school halls—it would all be over. She's almost managing to pull off the act when Romeo shows up in her anatomy class. And it turns out that he's 100 percent real. Suddenly Jaye has to choose between lying to everyone else and lying to herself.Troubled by this magnetic boy, a long-lost friend turned recent love interest, and the darkest parts of her family's past, Jaye's life tangles with Shakespeare's most famous plays until she can't tell where the truth ends and pretending begins. Soon, secret meetings and dizzying first kisses give way to more dangerous things. How much is real, how much is in Jaye's head, and how much does it matter as she flies toward a fate over which she seems to have no control?

Sometimes, death is only the beginning . . .Llorin has spent the last ten years dedicating her life to the ruthless Assassins’ Guild, killing her way through the kingdom’s backstabbing nobles and courtiers. After the murder of the leader of a budding slave rebellion, Llorin is sent to the capital with one more name to add to her list of the dead. It’s an easy job—one she has done a dozen times.Everything changes when a slave discovers her standing over the body of her mark.The Guild demands secrecy, and she’s poised to eliminate the witness until he offers her a life in exchange for his own—one which, if she accepts, could change the future of the Assassins’ Guild forever.Nameless is a prequel novella to Merciless, the first book in the Born Assassin series. At 5k words, it's an easy, quick read and a great introduction to the kingdom of Beltharos.Are you ready to join the Assassins' Guild? Then grab your copy and begin the series Sarah J Maas and Holly Black fans are loving!

When Jacqueline moves to south-west France with her husband, she embraces rural village life and buys two pigs to rear for slaughter. But as she gets to know the animals better, her English sentimentality threatens to get in the way and she begins to wonder if she can actually bring herself to kill them. This is a memoir about that fateful decision, but it's also about the ethics of meat eating in the modern age, and whether we should know, respect and even love the animals we eat.At its heart, this book is a love story, exploring the increasing attachment of the author for her particular pigs, and celebrating the enduring closeness of humans and pigs over the centuries.

Inspired by the legendary Hawai`ian snow goddess Poli`ahu, the fiery volcano goddess Pele, and the breadfruits, `ulu, that have always played a key role in Polynesian daily living, this is a story of friendship, compassion, and an uncommon display of appreciation for the power that renews and creates the land, sustaining life for generations.Poli`ahu and Pele, celebrated archrivals over hundreds of years, have become best friends and work harmoniously to protect and bring prosperity to their beloved people of Hawai`i. This spectacular story was born from a pleasant afternoons dream while visiting the Huallai region of the Big Island, Hawai`i. It is beautifully illustrated in full color to enhance the readers imagination.An audio book version of this story is created specifically to complement the printed book and promote the Hawaiian tradition of storytelling. Wonderfully narrated by Teri Manawale`a Corpuz, the audio book reminds us of those breezy summer evenings under the starry night sky, when we gathered at the knees of our mothers and grandmothers to hear mystical stories of a far away land.