gods and goddesses

In preparation for winter, a skilled young hunter embarks on a perilous journey up the mountain to gather obsidian, where he encounters the fearsome eagle god Savik and is presented with a life-altering choice.

"The rumor mill of Olympus is constantly churning, but Persephone and Hades are all anyone can talk about. With the constant gossip creating intense pressure on the pair, they decide to slow down their budding romance and focus on sorting out their own issues first. But that's easier said than done. Hades struggles to find support in his personal life, with Zeus trivializing his feelings and Minthe resorting to abusive patterns in their relationship. And while Hades tries to create healthier boundaries where he can--like finally putting a stop to his sporadic, revenge-fueled hookups with Hera--he still feels lonely and adrift. Persephone feels equally ostracized as her classmates shun her for her connection to Hades, and she can find no refuge at home, with Apollo constantly dropping by unannounced and pushing his unwelcome advances. And on top of it all, the wrathful god of war, Ares, has returned to Olympus to dredge up his sordid history with the goddess of spring, threatening to surface Persephone's dark and mysterious past and ruin her tenuous position in the land of the gods. Despite agreeing to take it slow, Persephone and Hades find themselves inextricably drawn toward each other once more amid the chaos. The pull of fate cannot be denied"--Provided by publisher.

"As Koffi and Ekon race to the Kusonga Plains--and try to garner the help of Esh?za's ancient gods along the way--they must face a slew of dangerous beasts old and new. In the end, destiny may unite Koffi and Ekon for the last time--or tear them apart for good"--Provided by publisher.

"Gem Echols is a nonbinary Seminole teen living in the tiny town of Gracie, Georgia. Known for being their peers' queer awakening, Gem leans hard on charm to disguise the anxious mess they are beneath. The only person privy to their authentic self is another trans kid, Enzo, who's a thousand long, painful miles away in Brooklyn. But even Enzo doesn't know about Gem's dreams, haunting visions of magic and violence that have always felt too real. So how the hell does the strange new girl in town know about them? Willa Mae Hardy acts like she and Gem are old companions and seems to know things about them they've never told anyone else. When Gem is attacked by a stranger claiming to be the Goddess of Death, Willa Mae saves their life and finally offers some answers. She and Gem are reincarnated gods who've known and loved each other across lifetimes. But Gem--or at least who Gem used to be--hasn't always been the most benevolent deity. They've made a lot of enemies in the pantheon; enemies who, like the Goddess of Death, will keep coming. It's a good thing they've still got Enzo. But as worlds collide and the past catches up with the present, Gem will discover that everyone has something to hide"--Provided by publisher.

"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this . . . compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than [thirty] stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The . . . stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is [filled] with information about the goddesses and heroines themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"When stubborn Donaj? of Quie Yelaag turns fifteen, she vows to leave home on an epic quest. Accompanied by the god Chicahualizteotl who inhabits her poncho, she sets out to discover the truth about her father, who hasn't been seen since he vanished from their village years before. Along the way, she run into Itzcacalotl, a Mexica warrior with wings! As their temporary partnership blooms into an incredible friendship, Donaj? and Itzcacalotl find themselves beset by beasts, thieves, and even capricious gods. Could there be more to their journey--and the mystery of Donaj?'s father--than meets the eye?"--Back cover.

Twelve-year old orphan Adia's aunt and uncle believe she's an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child that brings misfortune wherever they go, and Adia can't disagree, especially when she suddenly manifests mysterious powers that she can't control. When Adia is offered an apprenticeship at the Academy of Shamans, she heads there with her pouch of change and her cat, hoping they can help fix her magic problem. When she arrives, she realizes that the kingdom's emperor really is possessed by a demon. Adia must learn to travel through the hidden realm to exorcise the emperor and save the kindgom. But to succeed, she must first come to understand the powers inside her.

Kalothia has grown up in the shadows of her kingdom, hidden away in the forested East after her parents were outed as enemies of the king. Raised in a woodland idyll by a few kindly adult caretakers, Kalothia can hunt and fish and fend for herself but knows little of the outside world. When assassins attack her home on her sixteenth birthday, she must flee to the king's court in the West--a beautiful but lethal nest of poison, plots, and danger, overseen by an entrenched patriarchy. Guided by the Goddess herself, can Kalothia navigate this most worldly of places to find her own role? What if she must choose between her country and her heart? Excitement, romance, and a charismatic heroine shine in this first book set in the unforgettable kingdom of Galla.

"Separated by two worlds, Dorothy, the daughter of the infamous Pandora, and Apple, the beloved descendant of Zeus and Hera, find their friendship tested when Apple makes a choice for the both of them that changes everything -- and the consequences are great"--OCLC.

"From the creation of the world to the first pharaohs, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing ... elements of culture and religion along the way"--Provided by publisher.