Recommendations based on Romanovby Nadine Brandes

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  1. Everything You Are

    by Kerry Anne King
    A woman discovers secrets about her past and family while navigating the challenges of love and motherhood.

    From the bestselling author of, Whisper Me This, comes a haunting and lyrical novel about the promises we make and the forgiveness we need when we break them., One tragic twist of fate destroyed ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Shadow Queen

    by C.J. Redwine
    A retelling of Snow White, where a fugitive princess must defeat the evil queen and reclaim her throne.

    Lorelai Diederich, crown princess and fugitive at large, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and the life of her father. To do that, Lorelai needs to use the ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Vine Witch

    by Luanne G. Smith
    A vine witch awakens from a curse to find her vineyard in disarray. She must use her powers to uncover the truth and save her livelihood.

    A, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller., ,“Cleverly crafted…,The Vine Witch, is a grown-up fairy tale with a twisty-turn-y story line of magic, love, and betrayal that holds your ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Lighthouse Keeper

    by Cynthia Ellingsen
    A woman inherits a lighthouse and moves to a small town, where she discovers secrets about her family and the town's history.

    An Amazon Charts bestseller., Dawn Conners’s parents are famous for finding historic treasures, but she has a knack for, losing, things—her job, her boyfriend, and now, her reputation. Thanks to a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. A Kiss in Time

    by Alex Flinn
    A modern retelling of Sleeping Beauty, where a teenage girl wakes up from a 300-year-old curse to find herself in the 21st century.

    Talia fell under a spell...Jack broke the curse. I was told to beware the accursed spindle, but it was so enchanting, so hypnotic... I was looking for a little adventure the day I ditched my tour ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Crown's Game

    by Evelyn Skye
    Two enchanters compete in a magical duel to become the Imperial Enchanter, but their growing feelings for each other complicate the game.

    "Gorgeous and richly imagined."—Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series "Teeming with hidden magic and fiery romance."—Sabaa Tahir, #1, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Stepsister

    by Jennifer Donnelly
    A retelling of Cinderella from the perspective of one of the stepsisters, exploring themes of self-discovery and redemption.

    * "Printz Honor winner Donnelly offers up a stunningly focused story that rips into the heart of familiar fairy tale. Isabelle [is] a shattered but not unreedemable girl with a warrior's heart." –, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber

    by L.A. Meyer
    A young girl's thrilling journey across the high seas, encountering danger and adventure.

    After leaving Lawson Peabody, a boarding school in Boston , Jacky joins the whaling ship, the Pequod , as a companion to the Captain's wife, a teacher for the Captain's son, and as the cook's helper. ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The Compound

    by S.A. Bodeen
    After a nuclear attack, a family is forced to live in an underground bunker for 6 years. But secrets and lies threaten their survival.

    Eli and his family have lived in the underground Compound for six years. The world they knew is gone, and they've become accustomed to their new life. Accustomed, but not happy. For Eli, no amount of ... (Goodreads)

  10. Thirteenth Child

    by Patricia C. Wrede
    A girl born unlucky in a world where magic is real must navigate prejudice and danger to find her place.

    #1 NYT bestselling author Pat Wrede returns to Scholastic with an amazing new trilogy about the use of magic in the wild, wild west. Eff was born a thirteenth child. Her twin brother, Lan, is the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. The Carpet People

    by Terry Pratchett
    In a world where people live on a carpet, two tribes go to war. But a small group of heroes may be able to save them all.

    In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet . . . That’s the old story everyone knows and loves. But now the Carpet is home to many different tribes and peoples, ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Bone Houses

    by Emily Lloyd-Jones
    A young gravedigger and a mapmaker journey to uncover the truth behind the cursed bone houses that rise from the dead.

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer, meets, Sky in the Deep, in this bewitching historical horror novel, perfect for fans of Holly Black and V.E. Schwab. , Seventeen-year-old Aderyn ("Ryn") only cares about two ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Happily Ever After

    by Kiera Cass
    A collection of short stories set in the world of "The Selection" series, exploring the lives of beloved characters after their happily ever afters.

    Go behind the scenes of Kiera Cass’s #1 bestselling Selection series with this gorgeous collection of novellas and exclusive extras Meet Prince Maxon before he fell in love with America, and a girl ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Glittering Court

    by Richelle Mead
    A countess escapes an arranged marriage by joining a school that trains girls to become wives of wealthy men. But she falls in love with a servant.

    Big and sweeping, spanning from the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her ... (Goodreads)

  15. Peter and the Secret of Rundoon

    by Dave Barry
    Peter and his friends embark on a dangerous adventure to Rundoon to save the world from evil forces.

    The story starts at Stonehenge, where Lord Ombra was seemingly destroyed in, Peter and the Shadow Thieves, . Though weakened, he has regenerated his consciousness, using his power to possess others ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Rebel of the Sands

    by Alwyn Hamilton
    A young girl's quest for freedom and self-discovery, set in a mystical desert land.

    Sixteen-year-old gunslinger and sharpshooter Amani Al'Hiza has the elemental power to control the sands of the desert. An orphan, she itches to leave Dustwalk her dead end home town, the small town ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Sapphique

    by Catherine Fisher
    Sequel to "Incarceron," Finn must escape the prison of Sapphique and find a way to stop the impending revolution.

    The setting of Sapphique is divided between two main locations: "The Realm", a place of artificial harmony, and "Incarceron", a microscopic prison that contains a vast world, all controlled and ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Peter and the Shadow Thieves

    by Dave Barry
    A thrilling adventure to save Neverland and its inhabitants from the clutches of the evil Shadow Lord.

    The book starts three months after the end of Peter and the Starcatchers . , Peter, James, Thomas, Prentiss, and Tubby Ted have settled on the island, with Tinker Bell keeping a watchful eye on Peter ... (Wikipedia)

  19. The Hired Girl

    by Laura Amy Schlitz
    A young girl's journey of self-empowerment and determination to seek a better life.

    Today Miss Chandler gave me this beautiful book. I vow that I will never forget her kindness to me, and I will use this book as she told me to—that I will write in it with truth and refinement…But ... (Goodreads)

  20. Hunted

    by Meagan Spooner
    Teen girl embarks on epic quest to save herself, and the kingdom, from a cursed prince.

    Beauty knows the Beast’s forest in her bones—and in her blood. Though she grew up with the city’s highest aristocrats, far from her father’s old lodge, she knows that the forest holds secrets and ... (Goodreads)

  21. Age of Swords

    by Michael J. Sullivan
    In a world of magic and swords, a band of warriors must fight to protect their people from an ancient evil.

    A Goodreads Choice Award Nomination for Best Fantasy Novel of 2017 The gods have been proven mortal and new heroes will arise as the battle continues in the sequel to Age of Myth–from the author of ... (Goodreads)

  22. Whispering Rock

    by Robyn Carr
    A woman's journey of healing and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a small mountain town.

    Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series…, Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

    by Kate Douglas Wiggin
    A young girl named Rebecca moves to live with her two aunts and brings joy to their lives with her positive attitude and creativity.

    First published in 1903, “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” is the charming and classic children’s novel beloved the world over. Written by the American author and educator Kate Douglas Wiggin, it is the ... (Goodreads)

  24. Wildwood Dancing

    by Juliet Marillier
    A young woman's adventure in a magical world of fairies, where she discovers true love and her own power.

    One winter, Jena's father sets out to the coast of Constanța to recover from a serious illness that would kill him if he remained home for the winter. In his absence, he leaves his house, his younger ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Keturah and Lord Death

    by Martine Leavitt
    A young woman's quest to find true love by outsmarting Death himself.

    Martine Leavitt offers a spellbinding story, interweaving elements of classic fantasy and high romance in this National Book Award Finalist. Keturah follows a legendary hart into the king's forest, ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter

    by Theodora Goss
    A group of female monsters and misfits, use their wits to solve a mysterious case.

    Mary Jekyll, alone and penniless following her parents’ death, is curious about the secrets of her father’s mysterious past. One clue in particular hints that Edward Hyde, her father’s former friend ... (Goodreads)

  27. Ashfall

    by Mike Mullin
    After a supervolcano erupts, a teenage boy must survive in a world of ash and chaos.

    Under the bubbling hot springs and geysers of Yellowstone National Park is a supervolcano. Most people don't know it's there. The caldera is so large that it can only be seen from a plane or ... (Goodreads)

  28. Wolf Hollow

    by Lauren Wolk
    A young girl's struggle to stand up for what she believes in amidst social injustice and bullying.

    The novel is narrated by twelve-year-old Annabelle McBride, who lives on a farm with her family and walks with her two younger brothers (James and Henry) to school in the town of Wolf Hollow. A new ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A young boy's fight against an evil secret society determined to enslave the world.

    Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is a young adult novel about Alcatraz Smedry, a young teen who is always breaking things. After receiving a bag of sand for his thirteenth birthday, he is involved ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Gregor and the Code of Claw

    by Suzanne Collins
    Gregor and his friends must stop the rats from taking over the Underland with the help of a mysterious prophecy.

    Only a few hours have passed since the closing of, Gregor and the Marks of Secret, , when Gregor returns from the Firelands to warn Regalia of an impending gnawer attack. As the novel opens, Gregor ... (Wikipedia)