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Worm by Wildbow
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAn introverted teenage girl with an unconventional superpower, Taylor goes out in costume to find escape from a deeply unhappy and frustrated civilian life. Her first attempt at taking down a supervillain sees her mistaken for one, thrusting her into the midst of the local ‘cape’ scene’s politics, unwritten rules, and ambiguous morals... -
The Burning Witch 2 by Delemhach
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA fiery young witch contends with magical adversaries, courtly fights, and unexpected attractions in this romantasy set in the world of the House Witch.Lady Katarina Ashowan has never quite fit the mold of a noblewoman—and it’s not only because she’s a mutated fire witch... -
Mother of Learning 1 by Domagoj Kurmaić, Nobody103
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsZorian Kazinski has all the time in the world to get stronger, and he plans on taking full advantage of it.A teenage mage of humble birth and slightly above-average skill, Zorian is attending his third year of education at Cyoria's magical academy...Categorized as:
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Moscow Mule by Shayne Silvers, Cameron O'Connell
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsQuinn MacKenna is on the warpath to save her bartender. Bear-tender…whatever.And it might just break Russia.In every person’s life there comes a point where well-meaning people mutter empty Hallmark Card platitudes like “it’s all downhill from here,” or “the only way to go now is up.”For Quinn, black magic arms dealer and potential Fae royalty, that time is now... -
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The Sundering by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNowhere and no one is safe. Stripped of her rank and her calling by some of her most trusted friends, Yvonne is left shocked and bleeding. Worse is to come. Not only are children still going missing, but she learns that the death of an old friend might not have been natural. With old friendships torn apart, Yvonne must work out who she can trust if she is to find the truth... -
The Princess of Potential by Delemhach
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA headstrong princess finds herself entangled in intrigue, politics, magic, and love in this coming-of-age novel set in the world of the House Witch series.It’s been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice... -
Anything by Dakota Krout, Christian J. Gilliland
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn ever-expanding desert. A centuries-old curse. Enough power to change Anything. Luke is a straightforward man. There are only a few things he wants in life: levels, things to fight to gain levels, and finding Cookie so he can fight things more efficiently. Well, better armor might be nice. Yet, the other members of his team are ready for some relaxation and fun in the sun... -
The Path of Ascension 4 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAfter participating in the Empire's vassal war, Matt, Liz, and Aster now have a fire nipping after their heels. Or rather, their new manager, Luna. And she demands their best at all times, or she will drive them off The Path of Ascension...Categorized as:
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The Spell by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe thrilling GRAND FINALE of the Spellshadow... -
Shadow Reaper by Isla Frost
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDon't miss this epic conclusion to the internationally bestselling academy series. Life magic is abundant in Nova's world. But it might just take death magic to save it.Nova has sworn she will use every ounce of her wildcard power to bring down the worlds-destroying enemy that has gone undefeated for one hundred and fifty years...Categorized as:
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WarMage: Night Riders by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe clock is ticking for Raven and her friends and things are only going to get worse before they get better.Will the vision from the Keeper monks’ magical gardens give Raven the edge?The search is on for a spell in the Valley of Keepers, while everyone else tries to keep things running smoothly back home. Easier said than done.But Raven Alby is a war mage and she never needed things to be easy... -
The Fiera Reign by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe queen has been slain, a traitor has been slaughtered, and a prophecy is determined to bring an entire kingdom to its knees.My wife, Queen Tallulah Aurelia Della Katarina Noble, trusted her soldiers.She trusted me.But ultimately, the reign a backstabber attempted to end may perish because of my own selfish actions.It was never supposed to go down this way.Tully and I wanted love. Marriage...Categorized as:
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Into the Maelstrom by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHundreds in the Valley and in Craigston have died at the hands of ex-Arcadian guards who have made camp south of the Heights. They are the remnants of the evil Adrien hired and trained to be just as cold and ruthless as he was. Arryn has hunted them down, planning to end their terror. The problem? She’s not the only one searching for them, and her problem has just gotten much bigger...Categorized as:
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The Deceiver by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Trust me, Cathillian. Believe me when I say that I will rip that bitch limb from limb. She will pay for every life lost on the battlefield." "Don't stop until you do." Scarlett has just made the biggest mistake she possibly could have: Declaring war on the Dark Forest. Arryn has let her go for far too long...Categorized as:
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The Damned by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings-- A dark smile crossed her face as she stalked closer. "I told you I'd come back for you. I imagine you now have a pretty good idea of what death looks like. You're staring right at her." --Arryn is doing all she can to prepare for the war to come, including paying a visit to an old friend...Categorized as:
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Fair Market Value by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsForgot to feed your goldfish before your untimely demise? Need to jot down a will? Say a goodbye? See the Grand Canyon? Then come visit us at The Body Shop, where unfinished business is our business.Mary Frances Talbot—Frankie—is a necromancer, probably. Hard to say since she never met her parents. She can see the dead, talk to the dead, and a few other things that aren’t strictly legal...Categorized as:
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Primal's Wrath by H.D.A. Roberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s been nine months since I had my first brush with Black Magic, nearly a year since the Fairy Realms were cut off from our world.My life has become peaceful, routine. I have friends, I have a girlfriend, and all is right with the world.Or it was, anyway...Categorized as:
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Love and Sacrifice by Tove Foss Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEpic, Genre-Bending Science-Fantasy Sixteen-year-old Princess Katrin is leaving Mordania for the first time, on her way to take the Grand Tour of the Middle Continent. For the first time in her life, she will leave her title and ties to the Royal Family of Mordania behind and travel incognito with her family... -
Shadow Rogue Ascendant by Mike Truk
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe band is in trouble. Port Gloom is aflame behind them, and hundreds lie dead in their wake as Kellik and his companions are forced to flee their ancient home. But despite the chaos and carnage they've already caused, one thought remains their focus: Exacting ever greater revenge on the Family... -
Dealing in Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMagic. Is. Real. Leira and Correk have been to hell and back together. How much more can they handle?Enough to save the world, with a little help from everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed troll. Dealing Magic hits the ground running with Leira and Correk scrambling to get out ahead of the corporations and their plots to exploit magic...Categorized as:
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Canes of Divergence by Breeana Puttroff
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo months ago, Zander Cunningham's life was perfect. College acceptances were rolling in, and Quinn Robbins was his. Until she started acting strange all the time, and then one weekend mysteriously disappeared. His parents think he needs to let it go, to accept the explanation that she's studying with her family in Europe, but he just can't - something's not right... -
Revolution by C.M. Raymond, L.E. Barbant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“No matter what,” she said, “tomorrow ends with blood.” Adrien’s master plan has been revealed and the battle lines are drawn. With the ashes of the Boulevard still hanging in the air, Hannah and team must race to prepare their ragtag army before the full might of Arcadia descends upon them...Categorized as:
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Wicked is Her Smile by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlison, the Drow princess can’t even make it back to the School of Necessary Magic for her junior year without tripping across trouble hunting for her. Underground bullet trains, battles with dark magic, growing dragons, Louper tournaments, school dances and job fairs. Growing up a magical can be tough on a social life. Thank goodness she’s got her friends beside her... -
Witch on Wheels by T.R. Cameron
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsScarlett Prynne is new in town, but that won’t stop trouble from finding the young witch. It always does.Before her brother kicked her through a magical portal that eventually landed her in nowhere Tonopah, Nevada, he called her an agent of chaos. But let’s be fair. Our Scarlett doesn’t create problems.Her magic just attracts it in all shapes and furry sizes.Like her familiar, Runeclaw...Categorized as:
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Determine the Future by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA new set of dragonriders are in town.And they don’t play by the rules. Actually, for the Rogue Riders, there are no rules.There is just what belongs to them and that which they take from others.The Dragon Elite have never had such a huge problem to deal with. Fighting magitech armies is one thing. Cyborgs another. But battling their own, this makes it personal...Categorized as:
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Theft of Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratings<History got it wrong. Magic is real. Leira Berens is a federal agent with some kickass magic of her own and she’s come face to face with what happens when magic collides with technology and organic matter. Not pretty but very powerful...Categorized as:
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Survival Quest by Vasily Mahanenko, Василий Маханенко
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBarliona: a virtual world jam-packed with monsters, battles-and, predictably, players. Millions of them come to Barliona, looking forward to the things they can't get in real life: elves and magic, dragons and princesses, and unforgettable combat. The game has become so popular that players now choose to spend months online without returning home...Categorized as:
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WarMage: Unrelenting by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaven Alby is graduating from her first year at Fowler Academy. There are parties and dates with William and a long summer with friends, just like any other teenager with a large dragon.Until a letter arrives from her grandfather.Magic is returning to Brighton. But not everyone is ready to handle it.It’s a race against the fear spreading through Lomberdoon... -
Federal Agents of Magic Complete Series Boxed Set: An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure by T.R. Cameron, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGet your copy of the ENTIRE Federal Agents of Magic series for one low price all in one GIANT boxed set!Discover why reviewers say they LOVED this series and were all anxious for the next book to come out!FBI Agent Diana Sheen is an agent with a secret……she carries a badge and a troll, along with a little magic.But her Most Wanted List is going to take a little extra effort... -
The Undying Illusionist by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRemnant invaders. Evil druids. A murderer on the loose. Good thing Arcadia has found a new ally.With Doyle’s grim warning to Amelia before he was killed, the Chancellor is struggling to find clues to who the wolf in their blossoming city could be.But Arryn has already found her. The problem is proving it...Categorized as:
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The Midwest Whisperer: The Revelations of Oriceran by Flint Maxwell, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the dragon whispers, who will listen? The lakeside town of Ashbourne is under siege. Inside, the manic worshippers of the legendary Rogue Dragons—the Dragon Tongue—plan to offer the town's citizens up as sacrifice. And one of these people happens to be an unlucky Gnome named Gelbus Cogspark, whom Maria thinks she needs to complete her quest...Categorized as:
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The Midwest War: The Revelations of Oriceran by Flint Maxwell, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe inevitable has finally come: War. The Arachnids, controlled by the magically insane Widow, make their move for the Jewel of Deception, knowing the Jewel, combined with the music box, can save the lost villagers of Dominion from the world in between. Or, it can release the mad king Arazon and his followers...Categorized as:
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Wolf Hunt by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat should have been a preliminary scouting job for a future art heist turns into Declan McGrady’s worst nightmare when he discovers the gallery’s owner has exotic — and live — tastes. Breaking a group of werewolf women out of a hostage situation is above his pay grade, but he’s left with no choice... -
The Fiera Ruins by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey expect me to choose between my inamorata, and my duty to my people.Born a Lumea princess, not only was I taught to rule with grace and kindness, but also to front an elite army for a war that began more than four hundred years before my existence...Categorized as:
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Trial By Fire by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter a brief visit to the Blighted Lands, in hopes of recovering something useful from Shadye’s Dark Fortress, Emily returns to Whitehall for her fourth year, bracing herself for the exams that will determine her future. But as she resumes her education, she discovers that the shadows of the past are hanging over the school...Categorized as:
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The Second Siege by Henry H. Neff
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Tapestry series continues to weave threads of fantasy, mythology, science fiction, and mystery into a wholly original adventure that appeals to fans of everything from Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings to The X-Men. Genre-blending and fully illustrated, The Tapestry novels have caught the attention of middle-grade and young adult readers alike—and the series is only getting bigger...Categorized as:
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City of Secrets by Sonya Bateman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"The enemy of my enemy should be left the hell alone." A creatively violent killer who's clearly not human is targeting Milus Dei members, and Gideon Black isn't exactly sure he should stop it... -
The Queen’s Daughter by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlison Brownstone has the leader’s name and is ready to kick ass. Time to take the fight to the Seventh Order dark wizards. Tracking dark wizards is hard but no one is good enough to evade the bounty hunter for long.Unless a friend goes missing first.Shay asks Brownstone Security for help finding Lily and Alison can’t refuse. The dark wizards can wait...Categorized as:
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Ultimate Resolve by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvil dragonriders are the worst.And the only ones who can defeat them are the good riders—the Dragon Elite.But fighting those who refuse to play by rules can be tricky.It’s difficult for Sophia Beaufont to get the upper hand when she refuses to loosen her morals.That’s exactly what makes her a Dragon Elite though...Categorized as:
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A Thousand Drunken Monkeys by Eric S. Nylund
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Thousand Drunken Monkeys (Book 2 in the Hero of Thera series) Continue Playing the Game? Yes / No The Kingdom of Thera is a crossroads to many worlds and realities. Here a secret war between the gods plays out via their proxy mortal champions. These player-champions use all the augmented-reality interfaces and game mechanics that role-playing and video-gamers know and love... -
Goodbye by Jim Butcher
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMicrofiction #3Concurrent with the end of Changes and contains RADIOACTIVE-LEVEL SPOILERS for Changes and Ghost Story...Categorized as:
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Home Sweet Home by Robert M. Kerns
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEarth. A world untouched by magic, or so its people believe.Gavin’s unexpected return shatters that belief, throwing the world into panic.And all Gavin wants is to return to Drakmoor...Categorized as:
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The Knighthood by Evan Currie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA war was fought. Humanity lost.Time for a rematch.The world fell, the invaders won, and Demons now ruled what had once been man's domain. The great works of a once powerful civilization lie in ruins, its people having forgotten the wonders of their forefathers as they now live in the yoke...Categorized as:
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The Chain by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlex and his comrades might have escaped the Head's clutches, but where are they...Categorized as:
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WarMage: Dragon Rider by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRaven and Leander have discovered the source of all magic and it’s changing the dragons of Lomberdoon.Not even William Moss knows how to train magical dragons.Can he trust that Raven will know what to do?But the Consortium has secrets they need to keep, adding a dangerous wrinkle... -
Reawakening by C.M. Raymond, L.E. Barbant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRevenge is a dish best served with magic—and a pet dragon.Hannah killed those who destroyed her family, but the man who ordered their deaths is still alive—and in power. It’s time someone worked to end Adrien’s evil rule.But to find justice, Hannah needs to increase her skills...Categorized as:
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Wolfsbane by Patricia Briggs
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe exciting follow-up to New York Times #1 best-selling author Patricia Briggs' Masques features the further adventures of the shapeshifting mercenary Aralorn.Aralorn's dangerous existence has taken her far from her aristocratic roots and kept her from her homeland for more than a decade. Now, she must return home to mourn the death of her father, the Lyon of Lambshold...Categorized as:
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Rogue Mage: Age Of Magic by Brandon Barr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOut of the ruin of civilization rises good men and dark-hearted bastards. Eighteen-year-old Payetta is particularly fond of killing the bastards. Payetta hungers for payback against Titannus, the mage who wiped her village off the map...Categorized as:
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Possession by Samantha Britt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLissa's brother is a traitor to the crown, and her parents are leaders of the violent rebellion. Now, Lissa is alone in the capital, and she is forced to face life as the rumored concubine of the two princes. When King Roderick's returns to Draek, Lissa flees from Court with the broody Prince Brion by her side. But her journey isn't useless... -
Soul Stone Mage Complete Collection Boxed Set by Sarah Noffke, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Magic could be the very death of you…or it could be what saves the world.” In the Kingdom of Virgo, witches and wizards have lived peacefully for thousands of years. On the other side of the Dark Forest resides the Land of Terran. The humans of Terran treat those from Virgo as second-class citizens, disgracing and trapping them at every turn...Categorized as:
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