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Virago | 2018 Wattys Shortlist

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Esther Abbey has never been brave and has never needed to; until she's faced with an ultimatum: take a stand or face complete obliteration.

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modern lesbian retelling of The Book of Esther. extended synopsis inside.

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Esther by reychellemoira

I am Esther. I was a normal nineteen year old girl before everything changed. And when I say changed, I mean drastically changed. This is the story of what happened before I became exiled from a country that I stayed in for only two years, up to the present. (not edited. Thanks for reading:)

~ For Argaland ~ by Fanfic_haven_101

~ Adar frowned like he couldn't believe what I was saying, "Amirah, you are the most courageous person I know! ...You must remember that courage is not the absence of fear, it's acting in spite of it." ~ Princess Amirah is suddenly tasked with the responsibility of rescuing her people from the evil grip of her father's enemy by leading a revolt against him. The only problem is that she grew up apart from the castle and has no idea how to become the princess everyone is expecting her to be.

A Hand Weaving Chaos (Book 2 of The Fallen Gods Trilogy) by jan_claremont

***{WATTYS 2022 SHORTLISTED}*** Jill Logan is plucked from everything she's come to care about, only this time, she's fallen into the hands of Prince Brexten's most powerful enemies, and they are determined to destroy her. There is treachery and manipulation on all sides and Jill has no idea who to trust. The only things she can rely on are her growing magical abilities and the will of the gods if she has any hope of surviving the tide of evil. But the gods are fickle and asking for their help isn't always a good idea. Soon Jill is swept up in a growing revolution as the people revolt against the sorcerers occupying their land. And as Jill's magical skills grow, some want to use her as a tool while others see her as a heretic. Suddenly the girl who believed in nothing-not even herself-will need to take a stand. And as her feelings are pulled between Prince Brexten and Aden, the First Lord Shey'na'shen, the land's most powerful magic wielder, will Jill be able to make the right choice to save both the land and her own heart? Sequel to IN THE SHADOW OF THE GODDESS

Bystanders in a story of lots by TzviGoldberg

In the traditional narratives of the reign of the Achaemenid king Ahasuerus and Queen Esther, important not-quite-historical figures including the sagacious Carshena, the compassionate Hegai, and the steadfast retired horse of king Ahasuerus have had their consequential roles and decisions relegated to mere anecdotes in skipped-over lists. The not-quite-history of the middle Achaemenid Empire might have turned for the worst were it not for the swift political minds of serving girls and scribes at the Persian court, or without the rivalries of those royal concubines outshined by the beautiful queen of Judean descent; though the names of these pivotal people were sadly lost to the annals of history. Bystanders in a Story of Lots flips over the traditional book of Esther so that the plot is told by those characters glossed over or all but ignored in the original text. Though much of this narrative remains a speculative endeavor for the necessary educated guesses required to fill in the gaps in the historical records, my hope is that it but begin to address the injustice done to the lots of supposed bystanders overlooked by more founded works.

Between the Grapevines by _eMKay

SEQUEL TO "Under the Olive Tree" After losing all he had lived for at the hands of a merciless Occupation, Riyad joins the Resistance fighters to persist against the Armed Forces and liberate his country. Known for his obedience and ghost-like combat, he thrives on his recklessness and a nonexistent fear of death. But when one girl enters his life with torn and dirtied clothes, a silent voice, and a look in her eyes carrying a depth and mystery unlike any he'd seen before--Riyad's world crumbles. She, without uttering a single word, took hold of his soul and watered within it what he had not felt since his tragic youth: love.

Hallowed Ground (GxG) by FatFreeCoolWhip

"You weren't worried that I might kill you?" Esther asked. "I hoped you wouldn't." AnnMarie said. "And if you did, then... oh well." -‐------------------------------‐------------------------- Esther LaGrange never stays in one place too long. She never stays with one person too long. Solitude and long stretches of dark road are her curse. Yet she somehow manages to meet a girl seemingly more isolated than her. A vulnerable girl, who lives alone without anyone who might miss her. A girl who may actually be cursed.

The Game of Monarchies "Sanguis Rosa" by Gabby_K

It all started thousands of years ago... Three tribes found an island. A safe haven from their enemies and worries. Staying on the island was meant to be temporary. Until a better solution could be found. But Mother Nature gifted them land to grow crops, trees from which houses were built and animals to hunt. The people decided to stay... Now, ages later, three kingdoms stand. All powerful, different and hungry for more. Aggeris, Veatus and Collis. But what happens when the values which helped build these great civilizations are ignored? Not seen as important or attention worthy? Will they fall or will someone finally take action? To lead a group of people is easy, to lead a kingdom - is intricate and complex. Only diligent, better, yet persistent can become the top of the royalty, ensuring their place in the history books.

The Queens Hibiscus (DISCONTINUED) by MakotoMagik

The story of self worth sacrifice and change, Our main character Hibiscus struggles with her disability with blindness, hating others around her due to the fact of what was forced upon her, Well her grandmother Queenie Struggles with her destructive behavior after dying saving her daughter, How much is the stew along with many other characters go for different types of challenges give a different in many things for the greater good of their own futures or others futures. Astoria sure to have you confused pissed off and sad possibly. ( graphics like blood, death, and unborn kids and stuff so be aware of all that)

The Scholars and The 7-Year Famine by crownedhyena

Talented, wealthy, and powerful; you'd think there's nothing more for the billionaire Muna Amalda to conquer. Yet each day is a conquest for her. It's a war against life itself, a long-life battle against her lack of desire for existence. "They say desire is the root of all suffering, so why does it feel more painful to have no desire to live?" Wasting her life on alcoholism to distract herself from the agony of existence, she met a guy named Osiris at a bar one day who offered her a pedant that could give her a second chance at life through reincarnation on one condition: she has to save ancient Egypt from the infamous seven years of famine. Will Muna be able to embrace her new life with enthusiasm? But what could she possibly do to fulfill the requirement?

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Esther

I am Esther. I was a normal nineteen year old girl before everything changed. And when I say changed, I mean drastically changed. This is the story of what happened before I became exiled from a country that I stayed in for only two years, up to the present. (not edited. Thanks for reading:)