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The Red Winter by Henry H. Neff
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn inventive and action-packed mix of fantasy, science fiction, and mythology, all in a realistic contemporary setting. Rowan has won a battle, but not the war. With proper allies, Rowan’s armies could storm the demon stronghold, capture its ruler, and end the reign of demonkind. But while nations clash, a greater struggle lies elsewhere...Categorized as:
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Salt & the Sisters by A.L. Knorr
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnly she can lift the spell. But the key to its destruction could mean her death...Determined to end the dreaded mermaid mating cycle between land and sea, Targa and Mira scour rare fragments of mosaic art from deep in the ocean for clues. On the hunt for the ancient spell's source, all signs point to the ruins of Atlantis...Categorized as:
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A Dragon's Dare by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLife is a balance—at least that’s what I’m told by people smarter than me.Try as I might to spend quality time with Sloan, family, friends, and companion animals my magnet of mayhem often has other ideas.Adulting is hard.So when I move an adolescent dragon into my backyard why don’t I anticipate the craziness that will ensue?Maybe Sloan’s right and I am ridiculous.I like to think I’m an optimist... -
The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12 by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe first dragon rider in over a hundred years has been born. And it’s a girl.Never before has a female been chosen to ride a dragon. Join Sophia as she conquers evil, as the dragon riders should have been doing for centuries with the first 12 books in The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont series!---The Elite, a guild comprised exclusively of dragon riders, is dead according to most...Categorized as:
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Pegasus and the Origins of Olympus by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA deadly plague is causing the Olympians to fade one by one.As Emily watches Pegasus slip away she is determined to save him and embarks on a quest that takes her back in time to the deadly war between the Olympians and the Titans.In the race to save Pegasus, will Olympus find its true Hero? it's time for the original battle to be fought once again..Categorized as:
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Champion of the Titan Games by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWho will win the battle between Dragons and Giants?As the war with the dragons intensifies, all eyes are turning to Titan Valley for help. A dragon sanctuary unlike any of the others, this one is home to enslaved dragons ruled by the powerful Giant Queen, one of the five monarchs of the magical world... -
Dragonwatch, Book 3: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsCursed by the Key of Forgetting, Seth has lost all memory of his past—his relationships, his experiences, and who he really is. For now he will align with his new mentor, Ronodin, the dark unicorn, who takes him to the Phantom Isle, the secret gateway to the Under Realm. Though Seth is not formally a prisoner, Ronodin wants to use him and his shadow charmer powers for his own dark ends... -
Pegasus and the New Olympians by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen reports reach Olympus of a Pegasus 'double' sighted on Earth, suspicions are aroused. Emily and Pegasus must fly back to her world where they discover a sinister conspiracy that will pit Olympian against human in a war involving friends and enemies on either side... -
Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWar has come to the dragon sanctuaries of the world and nowhere is the danger more intense than at Wyrmroost. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Armed with information from a new ally Ronodin, the dark unicorn, Celebrant seeks a legendary talisman the dominion stone... -
Return of the Dragon Slayers by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe magical world teeters on the brink of collapse. The Dragon King, Celebrant, has united the dragons into a vengeful army, and only a final artifact stands in the way of them unleashing their fury against humankind. With established allegiances shifting under the strain, Seth and Kendra find themselves in desperate need of new allies... -
Krakens and Lies by Tui T. Sutherland, Kari Sutherland
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Menagerie trilogy comes to a fantastic conclusion in Krakens and Lies, the third magical and mysterious adventure from Tui Sutherland (New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series) and Kari Sutherland. Young readers who love mythological creatures and series like Fablehaven, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and Spirit Animals won't want to miss the Menagerie... -
Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsReborn as the Flame of Olympus, Emily must embrace her new powers and responsibilities. But all she wants is to return to her world, where her father remains a prisoner of the sinister government agency, the CRU... -
Дар Шаванахолы by Max Frei
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsПолное название: Дар Шаванахолы. История, рассказанная сэром Максом из ЕхоВ этой книге читатель найдет множество ответов на вопросы, которые он не раз задавал, не слишком, впрочем, рассчитывая, что ему вдруг вот так – ррраз! – и все честно расскажут. И еще больше ответов на вопросы, которые даже в голову не приходили - ни читателю, ни автору. Разве только некоторым, особо дотошным персонажам... -
Chew the Bullet by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIdina Moorfield isn’t the only one on her team with unusual powers.Her buddy, Stop remembers everything he sees, and Cake is a new kind of man of steel.That’s the last two, which means everyone in Idina’s unit has a unique talent.Why would the Army want to bring them all together?Her commander, Hines is still refusing to answer her questions... -
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Inherited Luck by Mel Todd
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMagical house, insane killer, and life altering decisions—being an adult sucks.I did it, I've graduated and no more pressure. And I've got a house, me a house! Road trip time for Jo, Sable, and me up to Albany, New York. The house both is and isn't what I expected. Beautiful-yes. Locked rooms with mysterious stuff-yes. But it also seems alive, which isn't possible...Categorized as:
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Chaos and Gunfire by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIdina Moorfield is a new kind of magical with a dark and twisty lineage.Any other combat engineer in the 82nd Airborne Division would be proud of how far Idina's come, but the visions and voices in her mind are only getting worse.When it affects her work, Idina gets transferred to a new unit—a unit of misfits with their own problems...Categorized as:
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Drafted Luck by Mel Todd
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDraft here I come, ready or not.Doctorate achieved! Now time to pay off my mandatory service obligation to the government. The same government that may, or may not, be trying to occasionally kill me. But hey a job is a good thing, right?I didn't expect it to be all rainbows and sprinkles, but neither did I envision being thrown in with a training group of misfits and potential criminals... -
The Uncommon Rider by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe first dragon rider in over a hundred years has been born. And it’s a girl. Never before has a female been chosen to ride a dragon. The Elite, a guild comprised exclusively of dragon riders, is dead according to most. No one has seen a rider in decades. The problems they used to fight overwhelm the world. Dragons are thought to be near extinction... -
Showing Off by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSome people in school are afraid of the kids in the Upside-Down Magic class. Others just call them Flops. But Nory and her friends in Upside-Down Magic won't let that stop them. Not with a school-wide talent show coming up! Except... Nory's afraid her fluxing magic will go wonky and upset her father. Pepper is worried that her abilities as a Fierce will make all the animals in the show run wild... -
Dragon on Trial by Tui T. Sutherland, Kari Sutherland
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe mysteries and adventure are back and bigger than ever in the second book in the Menagerie trilogy! With the magic of Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven and the charm and humor of Carl Hiaasen, The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial is perfect for young readers who love myths, fairy tales, and magical creatures... -
Dead Dragons, New Tricks by Kevin McLaughlin, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKylara and her friends are back at the Lumos School, but Cassandra still holds her mother prisoner, and Ky will stop at nothing to rescue her. The School’s mission is to help dragons and mages train their magic and learn new powers. But when an experimental trip to the pixie realm goes awry, a student ends up with a new magic that’s as powerful as it is disturbing... -
Thicker Than Blood by Kevin McLaughlin, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKilling Lord Boneclaw once wasn’t enough. The deadly elder dragon has returned through a combination of human and dragon magic, and he’ll stop at nothing to be avenged on those who wronged him in the past!More than anything else, Boneclaw desires the powers Kylara Diamantine possesses. If he can steal her ability to learn new dragon powers, he’d be truly unstoppable... -
Shadow Sworn by Jess Mountifield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll things come to an end.Hiding in the shadows works for Aella and her dragon for a while, but dragons grow.With the world still in the dark about the existence of anything mythical, Aella must try and keep out of sight. But she’s living in one of the busiest cities in the world... -
Dragon's Plight by John P. Logsdon, Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat do you call an unarmed PPD officer in the middle of the Badlands? A victim. Chief Zeke Phoenix survived his funeral party…barely. Now survival turns into mayhem management as he works to turn his team's begrudging respect into a force that’ll keep the Badlands in check. When an unmarked package hits his desk, mayhem turns to chaos...Categorized as:
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The White Thread by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarcy Pennington spent her freshman year agonizing over the sacrifice of her dear friend Yahto Veli, the nark who gave himself to the Oracle to set her free. But when she returns to Alitheia determined to rescue him, she soon comes to realize there's much more at stake than just the fate of her friend. Alitheia is in turmoil, and a new riddle from the Oracle hangs over their heads... -
The Dragon Seller by F.G. Ferrario
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the Drought of the Century hits the United States, legendary creatures appear on Earth: Dragons. Like one of the famous commercials says: “Thanks to advancements in genetic engineering, Dragons are finally out of myth, and in your local pet stores!” From playful Outbacks to unpredictable Jade Tangs, these little dragons usually don't burn much, they love fruit and don't molest young virgins...Categorized as:
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The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland, Kari Sutherland
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series, Tui T. Sutherland, and her sister, Kari Sutherland, comes the Menagerie series, perfect for fans of Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven series and The Spiderwick Chronicles.In the small town of Xanadu, Wyoming lies the Menagerie, a top secret facility filled with unicorns, dragons, phoenixes, and other fairy tale creatures... -
Excantation by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing an adult is the dumbest thing I have ever done.Our Heroine: still me. A sleep-deprived me, which, considering I’m a murder and ten cups of coffee away from showing my displeasure to the world, and there’re clans to save, is not a good combination... -
Never a Dragon by Kevin McLaughlin, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDragons used to rule the world; those days are over. But humans, mages, and dragons have just begun learning to co-exist without conflict.Kylara Diamantine has never met another dragon. Raised by her mother apart from the rest of their society without any idea why, she's always been curious about the rest of their species... -
Trials of Tregeagle by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn American in Faerie.Book 6 in the runaway hit series, NOT TOO LATE, Paranormal Women's FantasyYou won't believe what's happening with Rita now...Categorized as:
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Charlie Foxtrot 101 by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIdina Moorfield is officially a soldier in the army – with a little extra firepower. Her dark and magical little secret.Can she keep the new powers under control?Jump School may be her undoing.It takes focus, determination, and steely courage to face her fears and jump out of a C-130 aircraft from 1,200 feet. That’s exactly what brings Idina’s abilities forward at inconvenient moments...Categorized as:
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Hunted by Steve McHugh
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCursed by witches centuries ago, Remy Roax was content with living his long life as a half-man/half-fox. But when he learned he had had undiscovered powers, he had no choice but to learn how to use them... -
The Morrigan's Curse by Dianne K. Salerni
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this third and final book in the series that VOYA recommends “for fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter,” the war over the Eighth Day continues—and there’s more at stake than ever before.The battle between Kin and Transitioners that’s been brewing for centuries has come to a head... -
Imagineer by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsImagination has no limit… Our Heroine: Me. And boy, are we all in trouble. A seventeen-year-old with a love of fantasy and unmanageable hair? Hardly anyone’s idea of the knight in shining armor. I went about life with no idea the world around me was not as it seemed, until one dark night I saw glimpses of things I knew shouldn’t exist...Categorized as:
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The Mysterious Daughter by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRose Harkness is not just mortal. She’s half magician. And she’s in a lot of trouble.By the way, she’s not a Harkness, either.Her entire life, she’s been guarded, shielded, protected.She’s also been lied to…When a magical dragon emerges, Rose learns the truth.Now, Rose must leave the safety of her only home—and embrace her birthright. Can she do it?The House of Fourteen is relying on her...Categorized as:
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The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA New York Times bestseller! A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Woods in this “wholesome, delightful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), and cheeky middle grade fantasy debut—perfect for fans of Nevermoor and How to Train Your Dragon.The last thing Barclay Thorne ever wanted was an adventure... -
Hellhound Blues: A Brew & Chew Adventure by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA hungry hellhound is a dangerous hellhound. When the bond Peaches shares with Simon is interrupted, Peaches knows something is wrong. He must locate Simon before his body begins to expand. With nowhere to turn, Peaches visits their new next-door neighbor, Cecelia, an eight-year-old ice mage, and Tristan’s new apprentice... -
The Adventures of Finnegan Dragonbender and The Lone Valkyrie 7 Book Boxed Set: A Terranavis Universe Urban Fantasy Action Adventure by Charley Case, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA broken ship. A missing friend. A whole new world of magical artifacts for the taking. A cosmic vacation for our intrepid treasure hunter Finnegan Dragonbender and his Faerie Dragon Penny. They team up with Mila Winters and meld as a team to save Earth...Categorized as:
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Amari and the Despicable Wonders by B.B. Alston
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor.War has come to the supernatural world, and Amari’s two worst enemies are leading the charge...Categorized as:
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Steel Dragon 3 by Kevin McLaughlin, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKristen has come fully into her dragon power. And just in time, because enemies are gathering. A war for control of the planet is brewing - one which would devastate dragon and human alike! The Mage assassins are no longer content to hide in the shadows. Their day has arrived, and they will rise to remake the world into a place without dragons... -
Blizzard of the Blue Moon by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsJack and Annie are off on another Merlin Mission. This time, Merlin has sent them to rescue a beautiful magical creature—the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city?From the Hardcover edition... -
Southwest Nights by Kal Aaron, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive years ago, everyone knew sorcery and magic were nothing but myths. One spectacular incident proved them wrong. Now men and women of power flaunt their supernatural abilities openly, using them for both good and evil.Sorceress Lyssa likes her reality TV and strawberry ice cream, but her day job of hunting down rogues and criminals doesn’t leave her much time for either...Categorized as:
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Call to Quarters by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSince the days of Merlin, there have been magicians that aid king and country. In modern times, they are known as the Gældorcræft Forces. They do everything that needs to be done, from disaster relief to keeping giant cities afloat – like Los Angeles. Investigating explosions at Air Force Research Labs are outside of the norm, but this explosion doesn’t follow the rules either... -
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Identity by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIdentity is a choice. Who will you choose to be? Lily is in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. Alone and without her magic, she doesn’t know where she is or how she got there. All she wants is to go home and be left in peace. But what part of her will she have to sacrifice to get there? Sebastian is doomed. Spent, wrecked, devastated... -
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Air Bound by Jess Mountifield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHuman, or elf?A normal person, or an elven heiress?Aella thinks she’s leading a normal life in LA, making ends meet as a waitress. Until she finds something she wasn’t meant to; A dragon’s egg.Now on the run from secret government agents and protecting the vulnerable hatchling, Aella finds there’s more to her past and her parents than there seemed... -
Anthem of the Dwarf King by Charley Case, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA tall Dwarf, a small dragon and a bone digger walk into a bar to come up with a plan to save the Earth. Finn, Penny and Mila are melding as a team, but the cost of victory is mounting. Hell hounds, ass whoopings, and a few random deaths. It’s been a long day. What would the Duke do? The Dark Star already snatched the damaged Anthem away before the Huldu could destroy the ship...Categorized as:
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Wrath of the Dragon Czar by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA bodyguard… really? Sentinel city is quickly recovering from the events of the month earlier. Conryu Koda, the world’s only male wizard, and, many would say, savior of the city, is enjoying the last few days of his summer vacation. His enjoyment comes to a screeching halt when he gets a call from Orin Kane, the chief of the city's Department of Magic... -
Ready For All by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDescriptionIdina Moorfield and Hellion Squadron are going on their first mission.Months and months of training is finally paying off.No amount of training could have prepared them for this.A monster unlike anything they have seen before.Idina and her team are going to have to come up with new tactics to capture or kill this monster… if they can.The world is changing. Magic is changing...Categorized as:
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Quell the Storm by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIdina Moorfield and her team face a new threat—silent, potentially deadly, and coming from within Hellion Squadron this time.Video footage of their last mission is threatening the program's anonymity, making tensions rise.Bravo Team even took out their last target, but they still can't seem to win...Categorized as:
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Vampires Drink Tomato Juice by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHigh School student Morgan Fae is beginning to question her sanity. After witnessing a weird incident involving a werewolf, a substitute teacher/possible vampire, and a thermos of tomato juice, she is taken to the Magical Beings' Rehabilitation Center. The MBRC is an organization that strives to integrate magical beings into human society and hides itself in Chicago’s Union Station...
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