Books with author Jacqueline Yap

An electrifying historical fiction novel perfect for fans of Josephine Angelini's Starcrossed series and Kyla Stone's novel Labyrinth of ShadowsTwo thousand years after the infamous destruction of Pompeii, seventeen-year-old Ella Young must travel back in time to prevent the eruption of Mount Vesuvius with the help of Cyprian, her long-lost love, and Pretia, an immortal goddess of vengeance. Except Ella has a secret: She is an immortal, forced to live with the knowledge that her selfish choices so many years ago caused the eruption which killed thousands of people. In a race against the clock, Ella is forced to revisit a home she never expected to see again, caught in the midst of a dilemma which ultimately pits love against fate.

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 afternoon’s dream while visiting the Hualālai region of the Big Island, Hawai`i. It is beautifully illustrated in full color to enhance the reader’s imagination. An audio book version of this story is created specifically to complement the printed book and promote the Hawaiˋian 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.

Still reeling from the Assassins’ deadly attack, Mercy, Tamriel, and Calum have no choice but to venture to the wild and war-torn Cirisor Islands for the one ingredient which may cure the deadly plague sweeping the country. They have no idea what they will face in the land of the fabled elves, except that the brutal Cirisians do not hesitate to kill any humans who trespass into their territory. When secrets, betrayals, and misplaced trust threaten to tear their group apart, Mercy finds herself caught between her desires to protect Tamriel and to expose Calum’s crimes—secrets the sharp-tongued blacksmith will kill to keep hidden. After a Cirisian clan leader takes them hostage, the three of them must work together to ensure that Cassius Baccha’s vision of the cure comes to fruition. They’ll do anything to save Tamriel’s people and right the wrongs the mad king has committed, but first, they have to survive the Islands—and each other.

Defy the court. Find the cure. Win the war.After their grueling, death-filled journey to the land of the bloodthirsty Cirisian elves, Mercy and Tamriel have returned to the capital with their two desperate hopes for curing the plague: Niamh, an immortal with ties to the Old Gods; and the Cedikra, a rare medicinal flower which could save Tamriel’s people—if they can figure out how to use it before the king’s court tears them apart. Meanwhile, war is brewing in the Cirisor Islands. Under the thrall of his cruel, cunning father, Calum can do nothing but watch as Firesse assembles an army unlike any before. Armed with unnatural magic, deadly Assassins, and world-class weaponry, the Cirisians will stop at nothing to make the humans pay for the mistreatment of their ancestors. Unable to speak, unable to act, Calum must find a way to break free of his captors’ grasp before Firesse destroys everyone and everything he loves.

Beltharos may have won the battle against the Cirisians, but the true war is yet to come.For the first time since breaking the Guild’s sacred oath, Mercy is under the control of the woman who has manipulated and tormented her all her life—and Illynor has no shortage of punishments awaiting Mercy for her crimes. All will be forgiven if she repents and dedicates herself to the Guild, but doing so means losing the family and life she left behind.Chained and half-starved, she vows to never give Illynor the satisfaction of seeing her break, but her resolve weakens every day she must endure the Guildmother’s torture. She can only hope Tamriel finds a way to free her before it gives out entirely.

The souls of the newly dead pass through the Spirit Tree to be cleansed before travelling onwards to Heaven but an evil soul has tried to force its way through and become trapped. This evil has tainted the forest and the fairy guardians that live there. Even worse, souls can no longer pass through to Heaven. It is up to Michael and his friend James to try and heal the Tree so his mother’s soul can move on. With help from one of the Guardians that remained unaffected they encounter a dragon, the King and his Huntsmen, the Queen’s Court and the spirit of his dead mother. The boys remain determined when even the very trees are against them.