Books with title Dark Mirror

King Keban didn’t realize that gazing upon Princess Arianne was punishable by death. Saldil was the kingdom that piqued his curiosity, and the sole reason he had accepted this visit. Her brother, the king, gave him another option—Now he will return home to Perjha with the princess as his wife. He wonders at the turn of events, but only for a small moment. After staying there for a night, filled with hair-curling cries and dreadful noises coming from her brother’s chamber, he could never leave her in that place…not even for his kingdom.Arianne liked King Keban the moment their eyes met. She is no longer so sure when her brother announces that Keban demanded to marry her, or he would attack Saldil. Who is this man with two faces? And why won’t he tell anyone that they are married? She will have to keep both eyes on this king and this most unusual arrangement.

Lady Victoria Mansfield, youngest daughter of the earl and countess of Fairmount, is destined for a charmed life. Soon she will be presented during the London season, where she can choose a mate worthy of her status. Yet Tory has a shameful secret―a secret so powerful that, if exposed, it could strip her of her position and disgrace her family forever. Tory's blood is tainted . . . by magic.When a shocking accident forces Tory to demonstrate her despised skill, the secret she's fought so hard to hide is revealed for all to see. She is immediately exiled to Lackland Abbey, a reform school for young men and women in her position. There she will learn to suppress her deplorable talents and maybe, if she's one of the lucky ones, be able to return to society.But Tory's life is about to change forever. All that she's ever known or considered important will be challenged. What lies ahead is only the beginning of a strange and wonderful journey into a world where destiny and magic come together, where true love and friendship find her, and where courage and strength of character are the only things that determine a young girl's worth. Dark Mirror is M.J. Putney's first young adult novel, and it's enthralling―an historical fantasy that's both fast-paced and deeply moving.

Mirror, Mirror uses a fresh and modern approach to capture the reader's attention. Tina Thomas, a young girl of color, suffers from low self-esteem. She sits alone and glares into her old rickety mirror. The mirror rocks, shakes and shimmies! It has the loud voice of modern day rap! The mirror asks Tina, Who is the prettiest girl that you can recall? Tina cannot answer correctly until she is aware of her own history. Tina must recognize that all shades of brown skin are beautiful. This book teaches that beauty comes in all colors! Moreover, it teaches that beauty is not only the image we reflect outwards; it also reveals the respect and kindness that comes from our heart. Mirror, Mirror, promotes positive self-esteem and helps build confidence in young girls of color. This book is for any young girl who wants to feel beautiful.

In his two hundred years and more on Earth, Angel has seen his share of imitators. Some have been kindly, misguided people intrigued by the business of being a private investigator. Others have been not-so-kindly if equally misguided people drawn by the lure of the undead unlife. But he's never encountered a true double -- until now. Enter Angel the Second. And Fred 2.0. And Wesley Redux. And so on. A steady parade of perfect clones arrives at Angel Investigations, none of them looking for help. They want the original models dead. And if Angel, Lorne and the others can't band together to find out where the replicas are coming from and why, a murder spree that starts in their lobby might spread to the entire city. But how do you defeat an opponent who knows your thoughts, your battle plans, your doubts, your darkest fear. How is Angel going to defeat -- himself?

After everything that happened, there are five things I’m sure of:One - My name is Grace Gentry. At least that hasn’t changed.Two - Impossibly, time can be bent, shaped, and altered.Jumping centuries breaks laws, and I’m living the consequences—good and bad.Three - My future is undeniably cemented in the past.He lives in yesterday, but I want him to be part of my tomorrow. Four - Some things lost are not lost forever.Sometimes they’re only misplaced.Five - Evil is not confined by time. And this evil has traveled to find me.One week ago, I didn’t know time could move backwards.One week ago, I didn’t know anything existed behind the glass of the mirror.One week ago, I didn’t know—couldn’t know—that when I finally found light, I unwillingly welcomed darkness.

Bridei is a young nobleman, a fosterling of one of the most powerful druids in the land, Broichan. All of Bridei’s earliest memories are of this dark and mysterious man he trusts above all others. Broichan seems to have plans for Bridei, seems to be training him for a special purpose the older man will not divulge. One bitter Midwinter’s Eve, everything changes when Bridei finds a child on their doorstep - a child abandoned by the Fair Folk. It is the height of ill fortune to have truck with the Fair Folk, and all in the area counsel the babe’s death. But Bridei sees an old and precious magic at work and, heedless of the danger, fights to save the child. Broichan is wary but relents, for Bridei must grow to be his own man and make his own decisions. As Bridei comes to manhood, he watches the shy girl Tuala blossom into a beautiful woman, and feels things he didn’t know were possible. Broichan sees the same process and feels only danger, for Tuala could be a key part in Bridei’s future…or could spell his doom.

This story is a gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of becoming who they want to be in the future. It is essential for a kid to be able to find their passion at a very young age. This is the perfect read-aloud book, fueled by their dreams, intuitive mind-set, curiosity, and overall great interest toward anything. Each and every kid’s dream is a dream created through self-empowerment.

The book centers around a young boy who enters this world as a product of lust. From the start, life is hard as he experiences severe abuse from his mother, and a father who's excessive adulterous affairs only adds to the turmoil. Eventually he is old enough that he can take care of himself and no longer take the abuse from his mother. He also confronts his father about his consorted past and directs that it must stop. While he is successful in sports and academics, he is surrounded by friends that only care for prescription medication. He tries his best to not enter this world of prescription medication, but eventually, he does, and becomes one of the biggest dealers of prescription medication. He will go down a path that will take a toll on him physically, emotionally and mentally. Dealt to the underworld of prescription medication, he will try his hardest to climb out the perplexing rabbit hole of lies.

Bridei is a young nobleman, a fosterling of one of the most powerful druids in the land, Broichan. All of Bridei’s earliest memories are of this dark and mysterious man he trusts above all others. Broichan seems to have plans for Bridei, seems to be training him for a special purpose the older man will not divulge. One bitter Midwinter’s Eve, everything changes when Bridei finds a child on their doorstep - a child abandoned by the Fair Folk. It is the height of ill fortune to have truck with the Fair Folk, and all in the area counsel the babe’s death. But Bridei sees an old and precious magic at work and, heedless of the danger, fights to save the child. Broichan is wary but relents, for Bridei must grow to be his own man and make his own decisions. As Bridei comes to manhood, he watches the shy girl Tuala blossom into a beautiful woman, and feels things he didn’t know were possible. Broichan sees the same process and feels only danger, for Tuala could be a key part in Bridei’s future…or could spell his doom.