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Memories of Prophecies by Davis Ashura
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe memories of the past may be forgotten, but prophecies linger.Cinder Shade and his fellow cadets have survived a brutal mission in the vast wilds of the Dagger Mountains. Laying to rest many of their brother warriors, they return to the Third Directorate, battered, bruised, and weary of soul.But the world turns, and new challenges press... -
![A Dance with Dragons: After the Feast by George R.R. Martin]()
A Dance with Dragons: After the Feast by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratings'Some had been heroes, some weaklings, knaves, or cravens. Most were only men. The best of them overcame their flaws, did their duty, and died with their swords in their hands. The worst... the worst were those who played the game of thrones'The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance... -
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Soulblade by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIt’s been a week since the dragon Morishtomaric fell, and Sardelle is not convinced that Ridge is truly gone. With a companion who thinks he’s a god and a soldier who would happily kill her, she heads back to the mountains to look for signs that Ridge survived. What they uncover threatens to destroy their country and all they care about... -
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The Hollow Crown by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsFollowing the downfall of a tyrant, years have passed in prosperity for the kingdom of Ceredigion. Now, as the time comes to celebrate the new king’s nuptials, the specter of a new enemy emerges to destroy all that has been painstakingly built in those years.Tryneowy Kiskaddon has grown up learning military and diplomatic strategy from her father, one of the king’s closest advisors... -
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![Raptor by Lindsay Buroker]()
Raptor by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsResponsible for her friend’s death, Lieutenant Caslin Ahn wants nothing more than to be left alone. She no longer deserves the company of comrades or the fulfillment she felt as a Wolf Squadron fighter pilot. But a summons from the king leaves her with no choice but to rejoin her teammates... -
![Dance of a Burning Sea by E.J. Mellow]()
Dance of a Burning Sea by E.J. Mellow
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWithin the world of Aadilor, there is a hidden place called the Thief Kingdom, where both magic and pleasure abound. There, the Mousai, a trio of deadly sorceresses bound by oath and blood, use their powers to protect the kingdom’s treasures...Categorized as:
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![The Ciphers of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Ciphers of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFrom the moment she was banished by her father, the king, Princess Maia journeyed to seek sanctuary at Muirwood Abbey, the epicenter of magic and good in the land. Now safe for the first time since her cruel abandonment, Maia must foster uneasy friendships with other girls training to be Ciphers: women who learn to read and engrave tomes of ancient power, despite the laws forbidding them to do so... -
![Dragon Tear by Lindsay Buroker]()
Dragon Tear by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsNow that Jev is no longer obligated to marry a manipulative noblewoman, Zenia can finally pursue a relationship with him. But there’s something else she must deal with first. She’s learned that the magical dragon-tear gem she wears around her neck is linked to a living dragon, one that is being held prisoner and tortured. Zenia owes her life several times over to the creature... -
![To Challenge A Dragon by G.A. Aiken, Shelly Laurenston]()
To Challenge A Dragon by G.A. Aiken, Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNote: This story was reissued in the book Dragon Actually under the pseudonym G.A... -
![The Human Familiar by Honor Raconteur]()
The Human Familiar by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhile Bannen had every intention of finding adventure, being yanked through a magical portal two continents away isn’t quite what he imagined happening. For that matter, being magically bound to a mage-in-training hadn’t ever crossed his mind. Being the first human familiar ever summoned in Corcoran? Not on his to-do list... -
![Lily of the Desert by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Lily of the Desert by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is a previously-published edition - ASIN: B07511BD69Avery swore he would return, but one question haunts Lucia's every waking moment: Can anyone truly trust the word of a pirate? A spring cloaked in mystery and lore bubbles deep in the heart of Elrija's high mountain desert... -
![Remnants by Honor Raconteur]()
Remnants by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFinally over with the wedding, managed to escape the parents, signed up with the MISD, yay! Got assigned a permanent team with Chi, Vee, and Maksohm, double yay! Toh’sellor has been stolen. Yeah, this is not going to be fun. It is, in fact, anti-fun. Oh, and monkeys. Poor Chi... -
![The Society by K.A. Linde]()
The Society by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe fourth book in the fantasy Ascension series. War is on the horizon. All while a new power grows strong, threatening the very balance of good and evil. Desperate to save her homeland, Cyrene goes in search of the dragons that may be the key to ending this battle—and heal her dying friend... -
![Fist of the Furor by R.K. Ryals]()
Fist of the Furor by R.K. Ryals
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“People die for freedom …”There is chaos in the kingdom of Medeisia. The rebels have gone into the mountains to hide, protected by the dragons... -
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![Tempest by R.K. Ryals]()
Tempest by R.K. Ryals
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWe must overcome and prevail ...King Raemon of Medeisia is slaughtering tattooed scribes and mages, forcing them into hiding. All marked and those associated with them are destroyed. The people are desperate. Months after challenging Raemon, the marked rebels of Medeisia must rise against their bloodthirsty king or chance being annihilated... -
![Silk & Sand by Katherine Diane]()
Silk & Sand by Katherine Diane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe only thing worse than trekking across a dangerous desert on a nearly impossible mission? When your guide is intolerable—and irresistible.Seth spends his days hunting down mystical artifacts. As a Curator for the Arcanum College, that’s his job. But when an arcanist murders a fellow scholar, Seth finds himself assigned instead to a dusty, thirsty, frustrating manhunt... -
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Asperfell by Jamie Thomas
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnly the darkest and most dangerous of Mages are sentenced to pass through the gate to Asperfell. Not one has ever returned.Never did Briony dream she might set foot in the otherworldly prison of Asperfell. She was, after all, neither Mage nor criminal... -
![The Archmage Unbound by Michael G. Manning]()
The Archmage Unbound by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsMordecai’s growing power and success have made him a threat, not just to the gods and their minions, but also to the king of Lothion. An unholy bargain has been struck to bring him to heel and increasingly it seems that victory may not be worth the price, not if the cost is measured in the blood of his family. Wizard, lord, husband, father, and now archmage.. -
![The Sorcerer's Alpha by Corey Kerr]()
The Sorcerer's Alpha by Corey Kerr
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’re lost in the wilderness. And there’s only one tent. When a routine mission goes horribly awry, expert wilderness scout Marut finds himself solely responsible for protecting one of the powerful court sorcerers. Marut is suspicious of magic and more comfortable with horses than people, but he comes to begrudgingly respect Sycamore as they flee for their lives... -
![A Marriage of Necessity: Two Princes this time by Lisa Oliver]()
A Marriage of Necessity: Two Princes this time by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Marriage of Necessity - Jasper and Avalon I owe my mother everything. Jasper, the youngest Prince from Lowenthorp, had one driving need - to get away from the castle. After being abducted, abused, and having lost an eye, Jasper believed his only chance of keeping his Mother safe was to be as far away from her as possible... -
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Warsong by Elizabeth Vaughan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe magic has come back to the Plains. The Warrior Priests are no more. The traditions are changing—too quickly for some. Joden has only ever wanted to be a Singer, to know all of the songs. When the time comes for his Trials, he is challenged to take the old paths—and it ends in disaster. But his broken heart and broken body are found by Amyu . . . and she knows what it is to live with pain... -
![The Heart of a Dragonslayer by Megan Derr]()
The Heart of a Dragonslayer by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe youngest son in a large family, easily overlooked by busy parents and siblings all significantly older than him, Remira has worked hard to get to where he is, though most would consider it little enough. A soldier at the local garrison, he spends his days protecting the village and surrounding land from encroaching beasts, and his nights assisting his parents with the family business... -
![Age of Auroras by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Age of Auroras by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTemporary peace has settled across Draegan as a new era begins for the cursed kingdom, but the royals know that tranquility is fleeting. In order to fulfill the magic and save the continent from its imminent destruction, Rhys and Amalia must once again return to Renove and see the rightful king ascend his throne...Categorized as:
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Warrior by Jennifer Fallon
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIt is eight years since Marla Wolfblade buried her second husband. In that time, she has become the power behind Hythria's throne -- as much from a desire to control her own destiny in any way she can, as to protect her son, young Damin... -
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![Division of the Marked by March McCarron]()
Division of the Marked by March McCarron
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlternative cover editions for this ASIN can be found here, here & here.As children, they meet.Bray and Yarrow have little in common. She’s all fire. He’s all heart. But the same ancient symbol brands their skin, marking them as members of the Chisanta—a superhuman society of scholars and warriors... -
![The Consort by K.A. Linde]()
The Consort by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter the loss of a friend and a false imprisonment in an Eleysian dungeon, Cyrene has no interest in destiny. Her heart was shattered, friends scattered, and her home is nothing but a pretty illusion. Even her magic won’t cooperate. Only desperation can turn her to the last person she should trust: Prince Kael. His darkness mirrors a growing force lurking within her... -
![The Crystal Gryphon by Andre Norton]()
The Crystal Gryphon by Andre Norton
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe story of Kerovan, whose cloven hooves set him apart from the human folk of the Dales, as he seeks his rights as heir to the throne of Ulm at a time when strange sea invaders are shattering the old kingdoms, and equally enigmatic manifestations of the Old Ones coming to interfere with humanity... -
![Prophecy: Child of Earth by Elizabeth Haydon]()
Prophecy: Child of Earth by Elizabeth Haydon
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn Rhapsody, a fellowship was forged-- three companions who, through great adversity, became a force to be reckoned with: Rhapsody the Singer; Achmed the assassin-king; and Grunthor, the giant Sergeant-Major. Prophecy continues their powerful epic. Driven by a prophetic vision, Rhapsody races to rescue a religious leader while Achmed and Grunthor seek the F'dor-- an ancient and powerful demon... -
![Blood Ties by Lindsay Buroker]()
Blood Ties by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsRecently appointed Crown Agents Jev and Zenia must prove that they're worthy of their new jobs and young King Targyon’s trust. Their mission? To research the strange “disease of the blood” that killed Targyon’s three cousins and left him unexpectedly ruling an entire kingdom at barely twenty years of age. There are just a few problems... -
![From Darkness Won by Jill Williamson]()
From Darkness Won by Jill Williamson
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDarkness trembles. Achan steps into his role as Crown Prince and prepares for war. But war against whom? Could Esek still be alive? Has Lord Nathak taken Esek's place? Or is the mysterious Hadad the true enemy Achan must confront? Vrell has her own agenda of serving Prince Oren as a healer, but when she is stormed and lost to the Veil, Achan does all he can to bring her back... -
![Enigma by Lindsay Buroker]()
Enigma by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter surviving ancient booby traps, deadly puzzles, and torture-happy imperial marines, cryptanalyst Tikaya Komitopis can’t wait to return home, even if that means explaining to her family how she came to love Fleet Admiral Rias Starcrest, the empire’s most notorious commander and the man responsible for the decimation of her people during the war... -
![Sunrunner's Fire by Melanie Rawn]()
Sunrunner's Fire by Melanie Rawn
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIt began with the discovery of the star scroll—the last repository of forgotten spells of sorcery, the only surviving record of the ancient foe who in times past had nearly destroyed the Sunrunners and their magic... -
![Emyr's Smile by Amy Rae Durreson]()
Emyr's Smile by Amy Rae Durreson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife is easy for young artist Heilyn, as he travels between the floating islands of Ys with nothing more urgent to worry about than what to paint next. Then he meets sad, serious Emyr and forms a new ambition. Before he leaves for the next island, Heilyn's going to make Emyr smile... -
![The Traitor and the Chalice by Jane Fletcher]()
The Traitor and the Chalice by Jane Fletcher
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTevi has made a new life in the Protectorate - a life that includes Jemeryl - something she could never have expected when she was exiled from her home. Even more surprising is that she finds herself seriously engaged in the search for the chalice. The fake quest has suddenly become very real... -
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![The House of Diamond by Ursula Vernon]()
The House of Diamond by Ursula Vernon
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlack Dogs: The House of Diamond is the first of two volumes chronicling the adventures of young Lyra, sole survivor of the massacre of her family's estate. Along with a wandering dog-soldier, she is swept up on a mission for the elven nation of Anu'tintavel in its war against a powerful sorcerer... -
![Dark Horse by Mary H. Herbert]()
Dark Horse by Mary H. Herbert
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter her entire clan was massacred, a young woman assumes her brother's identity and becomes a warrior - all to exact revenge upon the chieftain who ordered her family slain. But the chieftain, Lord Medb, has resurrected the forbidden art of sorcery and plans to destroy all who oppose him in this dark ages fantasy world... -
![A Bed of Blades by Kate Avery Ellison]()
A Bed of Blades by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBriand Varryda hasn't seen Kael and his company of Monarchists since they succeeded in destroying the Barrow Bridge and thwarting the march of the enemy. She's been hidden away for two years with the Hermit, forgotten. But when the Hermit protecting her is killed, she flees, hiding among thieves from the insidious Seekers. Briand doesn't want to be a pawn for the Monarchists or the Seekers... -
![Crown of Destiny by Bertrice Small]()
Crown of Destiny by Bertrice Small
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA hundred years have passed since the Faerie woman Lara last saved the world of Hetar from the darkness. Her youth and her beauty remain as always. The passing years, however, have taken many of her friends and kin. Her influence has waned. Those who remember her heroism in times of peril are few. Even her great-grandson, Cadarn, Dominus of Terah, denies her strong magic... -
![Prophecy by M.L. Fergus, Maureen Fergus]()
Prophecy by M.L. Fergus, Maureen Fergus
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn indentured servant girl, a handsome thief . . . and the start of an epic romantic adventure that will change the course of history, combining the romance and adventure of The Princess Bride with the political intrigue of Game of Thrones. For fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bardugo, Shelby Mahurin and Jennifer L. Armentrout...Categorized as:
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![An Echo in Time: Atlantis by Traci Harding, Edwina Wren]()
An Echo in Time: Atlantis by Traci Harding, Edwina Wren
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe narrow stairway inside the mountain led to a door that opened into a huge marble plateau. Upon this stood a stone circle of nine of the largest hunks of polished crystal Tory had ever seen. A turbulent cloud erupted overhead, its core alive with electromagnetic activity... -
![La llamada de los muertos by Laura Gallego García]()
La llamada de los muertos by Laura Gallego García
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTras la llegada a la Torre de Saevin, un muchacho con unos poderes excepcionales, Dana siente que algo extraño está a punto de suceder y decide viajar a la Ciudad Olvidada para visitar el Templo Sin Nombre y consultar al Oráculo. La aterradora profecía que sale de su boca y en la que se verán implicadas once personas la inquieta todavía más... -
![The Book of Flying by Keith Miller]()
The Book of Flying by Keith Miller
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn Keith Miller's debut novel, our hero is Pico, a poet and librarian who is forbidden to pursue the girl of his dreams - for she has wings, and Pico does not. When he discovers an ancient letter in his library telling of the mythical Morning Town where the flightless may gain their wings, he sets off on a quest...Categorized as:
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![A Broken Queen by Sarah Kozloff]()
A Broken Queen by Sarah Kozloff
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSarah Kozloff, author of Queen of Raiders, continues her breathtaking and cinematic epic fantasy series The Nine Realms with book three, A Broken Queen, and all four books will be published within a month of each other, so you can binge your favorite new fantasy series.Time can heal all wounds, but not all wounds are visible... -
![Blade of Fortriu by Juliet Marillier]()
Blade of Fortriu by Juliet Marillier
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFive Winters have passed since young king Bridei ascended the throne of Fortriu. Five years, in which the people have felt a contentment unknown for generations. But the security of a people can vanish in a heartbeat, for wolves are often drawn to fields filled with fattened sheep. Bridei is determined to drive the Gaelic invaders from his lands once and for all... -
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![The Star Scroll by Melanie Rawn]()
The Star Scroll by Melanie Rawn
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWhen Rohan was crowned High Prince and his Sunrunner wife Sioned became High Princess, they swore to keep the peace of the lands and preserve the secret of the dragons, an inheritance they would one day pass on to their only child, Pol, heir to both princely and Sunrunner powers. But the evil influence of the former High Prince Roelstra had not ended with his death at Rohan’s hands... -
![Warheart by Terry Goodkind]()
Warheart by Terry Goodkind
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAll is lost. Evil will soon consume the D'Haran Empire. Richard Rahl lies on his funeral bier. It is the end of everything.Except what isn't lost is Kahlan Amnell. Following an inner prompting beyond all reason, the last Confessor will wager everything on a final desperate gambit, and in so doing, she will change the world forever... -
![King's Folly by Jill Williamson]()
King's Folly by Jill Williamson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe gods are angry.Volcanic eruptions, sinkholes, ground shakers—everything points to their unhappiness. At least that is what the king of Armania believes. His son Prince Wilek thinks his father's superstitions are nonsense, though he remains the ever dutiful First Arm of Armania... -
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Lost Truth by Dawn Cook
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFourth in the sensational series featuring Alissa, a young student of magic whose rebellious nature puts her life in danger.Alissa is steadily advancing in her magical studies with the last surviving Master at the legendary Hold. But she's haunted by dreams--dreams revealing that other Masters have survived.. -
![The Lark And The Wren by Mercedes Lackey]()
The Lark And The Wren by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsGhost and bard...With the proper schooling young Rune would be one of the greatest bards her world has ever seen. Even if only she knows it. Unfortunately, the daughter of a tavern wench at the Hungry Bear, no matter how talented, doesn't get much in the way of formal training. What she does get is frustrated... -
![The Light of the Oracle by Victoria Hanley]()
The Light of the Oracle by Victoria Hanley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBryn is the daughter of a humble stone-cutter. So no one is more surprised than she when the Master Priest seeks her out to become a student at the famous Temple of the Oracle; a training school for future priests and priestesses. But her innately gifted nature proves a threat to the evil embedded within the Temple, and Bryn encounters unimaginable danger...
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