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Alcatraz Versus the Dark Talent
Fantasy
Alcatraz Versus the Dark Talent
Book 5 of the Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series
Alcatraz Smedry heads toward the Highbrary in a desperate attempt to stop the Evil Librarians and deal with his father’s plans. His Talent for breaking things has become extraordinarily powerful, but power does not guarantee that he understands what should be broken—or what can be repaired afterward. Bastille and the Smedry family face consequences that challenge Alcatraz’s habit of narrating his life as if every disaster can become a joke. Brandon Sanderson’s fifth Alcatraz novel brings major conflicts to a painful turning point while preserving the series’ wordplay, absurd magic, and deliberate manipulation of the reader.
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Moderate frightening/intense material
Alcohol-Free Pour
Dark Mocha Cocoa
Rich coffee suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
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- Whisk the cocoa and sweetener into the hot liquid until smooth. Add remaining flavorings, heat until steaming, and pour into a mug. Add any listed topping.
- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
Cocktail Pour · 21+
Elderflower Gin Spritz
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3 oz club soda ↗
- Ice
How to mix it
- Add gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice to a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Wine glass.
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