Kacen Callender

Felix Love nunca se ha enamorado y, sí, es consciente de la ironía. Se muere de ganas de vivirlo y se desespera por entender por qué a otros les resulta tan fácil. Y a pesar de estar orgulloso de su identidad negro, queer y trans, teme estar demasiado marginalizado para creer de verdad que merece amor.Pero, un dia, en el vestibulo de la escuela de arte aparece una exposicion con las fotos privadas de Felix antes de la transicion. Alguien quiere hacerle daño y Felix no esta dispuesto a aceptarlo. Lo que no sabe es que su plan de venganza le llevara a conocer de formas distintas a otros alumnos y, tal vez, a encontrar ese amor del que tanto duda.Una historia honesta y descarnada sobre la amistad, el amor, las identidades y por que es vital reclamar el derecho a existir.- Ganador del premio Stonewall (2021)- Finalista de los Goodreads Choice Awards- Uno de los 100 mejores libros para jovenes adultos de todos los tiempos segun la revista TIMEFelix para siempre es un libro explosivo y refrescantemente real (...). Esta lleno de jovenes queer que viven, respiran, dicen palabrotas, aman y cometen fallos estrepitosos. Los adolescentes lo necesitan. (Casey McQuiston, Rojo, blanco y sangre azul)

From the bestselling and award-winning author of Felix Ever After comes a heart-melting and joyful romance. Maybe its too late to tell them how I really feel. That Ive had these feelings for months, for years . . .Lark Winters wants to be a writer, and for now that means posting anything and everything on their social media accounts - just to build their platform. When former best friend Kasim accidentally posts a thread on Larks Twitter declaring his love for a secret, unrequited crush, Larks tweets are suddenly the talk of the school.To protect Kasim, Lark decides to take the fall, pretending they accidentally posted the thread in reference to another classmate. It seems like a great idea: Lark finally gets the courage to ask out their crush, Kasim keeps his privacy and Larks social media stats explode. But living a lie takes a toll - as does the judgement of thousands of Internet strangers. Lark tries their best to be perfect at all costs, but nothing seems good enough for the anonymous hordes - or for Kasim, who is growing closer to Lark, just like it used to be between them . . .In the end, Lark must embrace their right to their messy emotions and learn how to be in love.A hilarious and bold love story for the ages.Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All the BestFresh and necessary.The Horn Book MagazineCallender proffers complex perspectives on activism, bullying, respectability politics, and polyamory via a queer, socially conscious cast.Publishers Weekly

An ambitious and unflinching tale of colonialism, conquest, and revenge, Queen of the Conquered begins a powerful fantasy series set in a Caribbean-inspired world. *Named one of TIMEs Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time* World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, winnerOn the islands of Hans Lollik, Sigourney Rose was the only survivor when her family was massacred by the colonizers. When the childless king of the islands declares he will choose his successor from amongst eligible noble families, Sigourney is ready to exact her revenge.But someone is killing off the ruling families to clear a path to the throne. And as the bodies pile up and all eyes regard her with suspicion, Sigourney must find allies among her prey and the murderer among her peers... lest she become the next victim. Praise for Queen of the Conquered: "A storm of a novel as epic as Alexandre Dumass The Count of Monte Cristo." Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night"The books absorbing setting, captivating lead, and relevant themes of race and class complement each other with alternating delicacy and savagery."NPR Books"Callenders first adult novel draws race relations, conquest, magic, and politics into an imaginative, layered story that will keep readers twisting until the end." Library JournalIslands of Blood and StormQueen of the ConqueredKing of the Rising

King of the Rising is the searing conclusion to an unflinching and powerful Caribbean-inspired fantasy series about colonialism, resilience, and defiance. A revolution has swept through the islands of Hans Lollik and former slave Loren Jannik has been chosen to lead the survivors in a bid to free the islands forever.But the rebels are running out of food, weapons, and options. And as the Fjern inch closer to reclaiming Hans Lollik with every battle, Loren is faced with a choice that could shift the course of the revolution in their favor -- or doom it to failure.Praise for Islands of Blood and Storm:"A powerful look at colonialism, oppression, and rebellion, and all that it can cost the individuals involved." Library Journal (starred review)"The books absorbing setting, captivating lead, and relevant themes of race and class complement each other with alternating delicacy and savagery."NPR Books"King of the Rising puts readers firmly into the minds of Callenders unforgettable characters as it answers a spine-tingling set of questions: At the end of the war, who will survive and who will rule? BookPageIslands of Blood and StormQueen of the ConqueredKing of the Rising

Spellbinding fast paced and deeply romantic Aiden Thomas A blast of heart racing magic you won t want to miss Andrew Joseph White Story alchemy unlike any other A R Capetta A thrilling expansive adventure Elana K Arnold Standout fantasy Publisher s Weekly Three young alchemists embark on a quest leading them towards unexpected love and unimaginable power the debut YA fantasy from the bestselling and award winning Kacen Callender Ash Woods isn t supposed to perform alchemy he ll be arrested if anyone ever finds out But when he s caught by the condescending Ramsay Thorne instead of handing him over to the reds Ramsay surprises Ash by making him an offer Ramsay will keep Ash s secret if he helps her find the legendary Book of Source a sacred text that gives its reader extraordinary power As Ash and Ramsay work together and their feelings for each other grow Ash discovers their mission is more dangerous than he imagined pitting them against influential and powerful alchemists Ash s estranged father included Ash s journey takes him through the cities and wilds across New Anglia forcing him to discover his own definition of true power and how far he and other alchemists will go to seize it Fans of Cemetery Boys and Iron Widow will

"Um livro explosivo de ume autore com um forte ponto de vista, Felix para sempre é real de uma maneira renovadora — repleto de jovens queer que vivem, respiram, xingam, amam e comentem erros. Os adol

Le récit vibrant démotion dun adolescent en quête damour, didentité et de reconnaissance.Felix cumule les étiquettes –; noir, queer, trans –; mais son identité reste trouble. Comment avancer dans la

From award-winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time.Felix Love has never been in love - and, yes, hes painfully aware of the irony. He desperately wants to know what its like and why it seems so easy for everyone but him to find someone. Whats worse is that, even though he is proud of his identity, Felix also secretly fears that hes one marginalisation too many - Black, queer and transgender - to ever get his own happily-ever-after.When an anonymous student begins sending him transphobic messages - after publicly posting Felixs deadname alongside images of him before he transitioned - Felix comes up with a plan for revenge. What he didnt count on: his catfish scenario landing him in a quasi-love triangle . . .But as he navigates his complicated feelings, Felix begins a journey of questioning and self-discovery that helps redefine his most important relationship: how he feels about himself.Felix Ever After is an honest and layered story about identity, falling in love, and recognising the love you deserve.Definitely not a book to be missed.BuzzfeedThis book is a gift, from start to finish. Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens AgendaAn intricate love story for the ages.CNN UnderscoredA firecracker of a book. Teens need this one.Casey McQuiston, bestselling author of Red, White & Royal BlueBold, empathetic coming-of-age story.The BooksellerPerfectly balances hardship, hope and happiness. Nic Stone, bestselling author of Dear MartinAn essential purchase.SLJ (starred review)Boldly empathic, hopeful, and full of love.Publishers WeeklyBeautiful. justin a. reynolds, author of Opposite of AlwaysAn unforgettable story.ALA Booklist (starred review)Smart and engaging.Horn Book Magazine

Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child.Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and 12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. She''''s hated and bullied by everyone in her small school on St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, a spirit only she can see won''''t stop following her, and - worst of all - Caroline''''s mother left home one day and never came back.But when a new student named Kalinda arrives, Caroline''''s luck begins to turn around. Kalinda, a solemn girl from Barbados with a special smile for everyone, becomes Caroline''''s first and only friend -- and the person for whom Caroline has begun to develop a crush.Now, Caroline must find the strength to confront her feelings for Kalinda, brave the spirit stalking her through the islands, and face the reason her mother abandoned her. Together, Caroline and Kalinda must set out in a hurricane to find Caroline''''s missing mother -- before Caroline loses her for ever.

Spellbinding, fast-paced and deeply romantic. Aiden ThomasA blast of heart-racing magic you wont want to miss. Andrew Joseph WhiteStory alchemy unlike any other. A. R. CapettaA thrilling, expansive adventure. Elana K. ArnoldStandout fantasy.Publishers Weekly Three young alchemists embark on a quest leading them towards unexpected love and unimaginable power - the debut YA fantasy from the bestselling and award-winning Kacen Callender.Ash Woods isnt supposed to perform alchemy - hell be arrested if anyone ever finds out. But when hes caught by the condescending Ramsay Thorne, instead of handing him over to the reds, Ramsay blackmails Ash into helping with a dangerous personal mission: finding the legendary Book of Source, said to make its reader an all-powerful alchemist.As Ash and Ramsay work together, their feelings for each other grow. But, Ash must discover his own power and find out how far other alchemists are willing to go to get it.Fans of Cemetery Boys and Iron Widow will love this LGBTQ+ romantasy reminiscent of A Deadly Education meets Six of Crows - the beginning of a powerful fantasy adventure.

Caroline tiene doce años y vino al mundo mientras un huracán azotaba su minúscula isla en el Caribe, lo que se considera un signo de mal agüero. Pero a Caroline no le importa, porque la mayoría de ge

An author with a powerful point of view Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White, and Royal BlueThe adult romance debut from Kacen Callender, National Book Award-winning and bestselling author of Felix Ever AfterLogan Gray is Hollywoods bad boy - a talented but troubled actor who the public loves to hate. Mattie Cole is an up-and-coming golden boy, adored by all but plagued by insecurities.When Logan and Mattie are cast as leads in a new romantic film, Logan claims that Matt has zero talent, sending the films publicity into a nosedive. To create positive buzz, the two are persuaded into a fake-dating scheme - but as the two actors get to know their new characters, real feelings start to develop. As public scrutiny intensifies and old wounds resurface, the two must fight for their relationship and their love.A raw, real and achingly romantic story of two Hollywood actors looking for their big break - without breaking each other.

When the world burns, Ash will rise. The explosive sequel to instant New York Times bestseller Infinity Alchemist.Ever since he rose up against his father and saved New Anglia from destruction, Ash has been struggling to adapt to his new life. He has nightmares every night, haunted by strange black orbs and his screaming dead mother. Ash is sure shes trying to warn him that the world is still in danger, and becomes determined to find a way to speak to her again - but communicating with the dead isnt easy, even for an alchemist as powerful as Ash.It doesnt help that violent anti-alchemist sentiment is spreading across New Anglia. When Ash is captured by a radical alchemist group, inspired by his fathers legacy, he must decide if alchemist rights can be trusted in the hands of the Houses, along with his partners Callum and Ramsay - or if Ash must follow the path his father laid for him, and become the leader of an alchemist revolution.Can Ash keep his relationships together and stop the world from falling apart?

Nate no cree en los finales felices. Aunque le encanta el cine y disfruta con las comedias románticas, ha vivido la pérdida demasiadas veces para creer que los finales felices existan en la vida real. Pero tiene dieciseis años, una exnovia que antes fue amiga y ahora es amiga otra vez, y muchos sentimientos confusos a punto de explotar.En ese momento regresa a su vida Oliver James, un amigo de la infancia muy especial. Años atras, cuando se despidieron, Nate no lo hizo muy bien con el, pero ahora tal vez tenga otra oportunidad.Finalista del premio Lambda (2018), una historia sobre las fronteras entre el amor y la amistad y lo dificil que a veces nos resulta mostrarnos vulnerables.Un testimonio encantador sobre el poder duradero del amor. (Kirkus, reseña destacada)Una historia de amor epica es una emotiva comedia romantica que debiera ser llevada a la gran pantalla. (Adam Silvera)

GANADOR DEL PREMIO STONEWALL + GANADOR DEL PREMIO LAMBDA. Caroline tiene doce años y vino al mundo mientras un huracán azotaba su isla en el Caribe, lo que se considera de mal agüero. Pero a Carolin

Kingston James – ou apenas King para os amigos – é um garoto de doze anos e tem certeza de que seu irmão, Khalid, virou uma libélula. Apesar de Khalid ter morrido inesperadamente e se transformado em

~Lambda Literary Award finalist for the best LGBT YA novel of 2018~A fresh, charming rom-com perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Boy Meets Boy about Nathan Bird, who has sworn off happy endings but is sorely tested when his former best friend, Ollie, moves back to town.Nathan Bird doesnt believe in happy endings. Although hes the ultimate film buff and an aspiring screenwriter, Nates seen the demise of too many relationships to believe that happy endings exist in real lifea core theme of this heartfelt YA romance.Playing it safe to avoid a broken heart has been his MO ever since his father died and left his mom to unravelbut this strategy is not without fault. His best-friend-turned-girlfriend-turned-best-friend-again, Florence, is set on making sure Nate finds someone else. And in a twist that is rom-com-worthy, someone does come along: Oliver James Hernandez, his childhood best friend, sparking a sweet friends-to-lovers story.After a painful mix-up when they were little, Nate finally has a second chance to tell Ollie the truth about his feelings. But can Nate find the courage to pursue his own happily ever after?Childhood Best Friends: After a painful mix-up years ago, Nate gets a second try with Ollie, the boy he never truly forgot. YA LGBTQ Romance: A funny, heartfelt story about two boys figuring out friendship, love, and what it means to get a happily ever after. Deaf Representation: When Ollie, who is deaf and uses ASL, moves back to town, Nate must navigate a new dynamic with his old friend while facing his own feelings. Coming of Age: For a sixteen-year-old film buff convinced love is just a Hollywood fantasy, learning to open his heart after losing his father is the biggest challenge of all. A Modern Rom-Com: Perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, this novel is packed with witty banter, relatable characters, and swoon-worthy moments.

Nate no cree en los finales felices. Aunque le encanta el cine y disfruta con las comedias románticas, ha vivido la pérdida demasiadas veces para creer que los finales felices existan en la vida real. Pero tiene dieciseis años, una exnovia que antes fue amiga y ahora es amiga otra vez, y muchos sentimientos confusos a punto de explotar.En ese momento regresa a su vida Oliver James, un amigo de la infancia muy especial. Años atras, cuando se despidieron, Nate no lo hizo muy bien con el, pero ahora tal vez tenga otra oportunidad.Una historia sobre las fronteras entre el amor y la amistad y lo dificil que a veces nos resulta mostrarnos vulnerables."Un testimonio encantador sobre el poder duradero del amor". (Kirkus Reviews, reseña destacada)"Una historia de amor epica es una emotiva comedia romantica que debiera ser llevada a la gran pantalla". (Adam Silvera)

Felix Love nunca se ha enamorado y, sí, es consciente de la ironía. Se muere de ganas de vivirlo y se desespera por entender por qué a otros les resulta tan fácil. Y a pesar de estar orgulloso de su identidad negro, queer y trans, teme estar demasiado marginalizado para creer de verdad que merece amor.Pero, un dia, en el vestibulo de la escuela de arte aparece una exposicion con las fotos privadas de Felix antes de la transicion. Alguien quiere hacerle daño y Felix no esta dispuesto a aceptarlo. Lo que no sabe es que su plan de venganza le llevara a conocer de formas distintas a otros alumnos y, tal vez, a encontrar ese amor del que tanto duda.Una historia honesta y descarnada sobre la amistad, el amor, las identidades y por que es vital reclamar el derecho a existir.- Ganador del premio Stonewall (2021)- Finalista de los Goodreads Choice Awards (2020)- Uno de los 100 mejores libros para jovenes adultos de todos los tiempos segun la revista TIME; top 10 de libros para jovenes adultos segun YALSAFelix para siempre es un libro explosivo y refrescantemente real (...). Esta lleno de jovenes queer que viven, respiran, dicen palabrotas, aman y cometen fallos estrepitosos. Los adolescentes lo necesitan. (Casey McQuiston, Rojo, blanco y sangre azul)