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Fourth Wing (Part 2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEnter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history... -
Vardaesia by Lynette Noni
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEmbrace the wonder “When Day and Night combine and fight against one Enemy,then Dark and Light shall meet mid-strike and set the Captives free.” In the wake of loss and devastation, Alex must cast aside her grief to seek aid from those who banished the Meyarins long ago...Categorized as:
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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... -
Under the Oak Tree: Season 2 -4- by Suji Kim
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStuttering Maximilian Croyso spent a lifetime suffering the abuse of her cruel father, Duke Croyso. The Duke’s final act of cruelty? Marrying Maxi off to the war hero Riftan, legendary slayer of dragons. Now these two complete strangers have to try to make the arranged marriage that neither wanted work out.At first, the brooding Riftan and shy, nervous Maxi have nothing in common... -
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Risen by Auryn Hadley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn the final stretch of the war, the rules are changing faster than Anglia can keep up. The Kaisae of all Iliri is gone. Her mates are holding the army together. Her dreams are changing everything—and Sal? She's not done yet. The Emperor has taken too much from her. Life, loves, and much of her happiness. All she has left is desperation—and blind trust. But she's not alone. She never has been... -
The Lord Ruler by Alvin Atwater
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe saga of Nate the cheat potion maker continues!My place in this world slowly reveals itself to me. Unfortunately, I’m constantly reminded just how magicians truly screwed this place up. The Lord Ruler serves as one of the kingdom’s major problems, though there could be more to it... -
The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe fourth book in the epic Evermen Saga.The Lord of the Night is coming. The future of civilization is at stake.Miro, high lord of Altura, is in the Imperial capital to prepare the Empire for the onslaught. He knows his homeland lies directly in the enemy's path but struggles to form the alliances he needs.As the high lords bicker, Ella seeks the help of the newly crowned emperor, Killian... -
The Fallout by Everythursday
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen does redemption begin? She likes to believe it is at the top of a tower, when a boy lowers his wand, his power, his control, his future in the ranks he had been promised and walks away to never be the same again.The question for Draco Malfoy, of course, was when it ended... -
Weight of the Crown by A.C. Cobble
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe epic conclusion to the Benjamin Ashwood series! Ben and his friends have defeated a deadly threat to mankind, and gained powerful allies along the way, but sometimes the biggest danger is ourselves. In the final book in the Benjamin Ashwood series, Ben will have to take the mantle of leadership to prevent a war that will devastate Alcott... -
Under the Oak Tree: Season 2 -5- by Suji Kim
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStuttering Maximilian Croyso spent a lifetime suffering the abuse of her cruel father, Duke Croyso. The Duke’s final act of cruelty? Marrying Maxi off to the war hero Riftan, legendary slayer of dragons. Now these two complete strangers have to try to make the arranged marriage that neither wanted work out.At first, the brooding Riftan and shy, nervous Maxi have nothing in common...Categorized as:
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The Might by Siri Pettersen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHirka prepares to meet the ruling house of a cold, hierarchical world where contempt for weakness is paramount. Reluctantly, she accepts her fate, hoping to keep Rime alive and Ymslanda safe. But the dead borns thirst for the Might is absolute and Hirka realize that war she wanted to prevent, is inevitable. An awareness that will soon challenge everything she ever believed in and fought for... -
The Swords of Night and Day by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsEven in death, Skilgannon the Damned's name lives on. Now, as an ancient evil threatens to flood the Drenai heartlands in a tide of blood, he returns...A thousand years after they fell in battle, two heroes - Druss and Skilgannon - are revered throughout the war-torn lands of the Dernai, where men and women live in abject fear of the dark sorceress known as the Eternal.. -
What Lies Within Masks & Shadows by Nicolle May
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThrone of Glass meets The Witcher and Once Upon a Time in this heart-wrenching, high fantasy romance packed with trauma healing, epic magic, and high-stakes rebellion."What could be worse than death?"They made her kneel. So, she would see them burn...Alora—a Marked One—is bound to a fate of suffering... -
A Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBased on the troubadour culture that rose in Provence during the High Middle Ages, this panoramic, absorbing novel beautifully creates an alternate version of the medieval world...Categorized as:
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The Sergeant's Apprentice by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Nameless World Goes to War! The necromancers have finally resumed their assault on the Allied Lands, sending a mighty army across the Desert of Death and into the Kingdom of Tarsier. Countless farms, villages and towns have already been destroyed as the host makes its way northwards, striking deep into the kingdom’s most vulnerable lands... -
Heart of Flames by Nicki Pau Preto
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsVeronyka, Tristan, and Sev must stop the advancing empire from destroying the Phoenix Riders in this fiery sequel to Crown of Feathers, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable!”You are a daughter of queens.The world is balanced on the edge of a knife, and war is almost certain between the empire and the Phoenix Riders... -
Stormcaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe third book in the thrilling four-book Shattered Realms series from New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams ChimaThe empress in the east—the unspeakably cruel ruler whose power grew in Flamecaster and Shadowcaster—tightens her grip in this chilling third installment in the series... -
The Path of the Storm by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTwo years have passed since the war, yet without essence the Empire's economy has collapsed. Trade is at a standstill, famine sets in, and, with no food and no essence, the people begin to riot.In the midst of the growing unrest, Miro struggles to balance his life with Amber against his resolve to keep threats to the Empire at bay... -
Owen and Addy: A Red Team Wedding Novella by Elaine Levine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRed Team #14 - Owen and Addy: A Red Team Wedding NovellaWriting love letters to a dead woman was the sum total of Owen Tremaine’s romantic prospects without Addy Jacobs in his life... -
The Wrath of the Great Guilds by Jack Campbell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNew York Times best-selling author Jack Campbell's epic series, The Pillars of Reality, reaches its exciting conclusion. The Great Guilds, fearing the loss of their control of the world of Dematr, have gathered their power and joined it with the relentless legions of the Empire. The full might of that host will fall upon the fortress city of Dorcastle... -
Darkness Unleashed by Belinda Boring
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOverview: Nothing is as it seems. Alliances will be forged and broken. Friendships will be tested. The bitter sting of betrayal cuts the deepest. Blurb: As the startling truth behind Darcy's strange behavior is revealed, the race begins as time runs out for Mason to save his beloved mate... -
Die With Your Lord by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA DEATH TOO TERRIBLE TO CONTEMPLATE. A LIFE GAMBLED FOR EVERYTHING.DIE WITH YOUR LORD is the last book in the Bluebeard's Secret series following the eerie and romantic story of GIVE YOUR HEART TO THE BARROW.Description coming soon.Warning: This is the last book in the series, but that doesn't mean you're safe. These books are intense. Read at your own risk... -
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 72 ratingsThey killed my mother.They took our magic.They tried to bury us.Now we rise.Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.But everything changed the night magic disappeared...Categorized as:
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The Storm's Whisper by T.A. White
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe path to peace is never easy.As the first Caller in living memory, Eva struggles to find her footing as the bridge between her chosen people and the mythological race known as the Kyren.When unexpected arrivals threaten to test the newly formed alliance, Eva and her protector, Caden, fight to hold together the fast-fraying bonds before peace unravels and war once again returns... -
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The Scourge of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Scourge of Muirwood is the final installment of the Muirwood Trilogy.Upon discovering she is the lost heir of Pry-Ree, Lia is forced to leave the protection of Muirwood once again. She embarks upon a perilous journey across the kingdom where she avoids capture and begs passage on a ship bound to Dahomey... -
The Hidden Relic by James Maxwell, Simon Vance
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe second book in the action-packed Evermen Saga.With the fate of their homeland still in jeopardy, siblings Ella and Miro must face the Primate's evil as he discovers a new technique--a way to extract essence from human blood.The Primate has been temporarily defeated, but his home was once inhabited by the Evermen, and their ancient secrets still remain... -
Vampire Bound: Book Four by R.A. Steffan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Fae enslaved my son.Now I’m their prisoner as well.This crazy rescue attempt was our one and only chance to get Jace back, not to mention stopping the Fae plot to take total control of the Earth. Some chance—it took less than an hour for our cover to be blown... -
The Rift War by Alexandra Moody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a thousand years of separation, humans and Unfaih have clashed in a bloody and devastating war. But now a more powerful force is threatening to destroy both their worlds.The dust has barely settled on the battlefield, but the Brakys are readying to strike. These dark creatures have kept to the shadows, waiting for the perfect chance to claim what they have thirsted over for centuries... -
A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the darkness grows, so must the light…Branded as enemies of the fae kingdom, Serena and her friends are on the run from the witch queen, Morgan. They reach sanctuary, only to discover shocking secrets that separate them.Serena’s newfound destiny takes her to a land plagued by endless war. To survive there, she is forced to bloody her sword, escape an evil king, and confront a god... -
Max and Hope: A Red Team Wedding Novella by Elaine Levine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe holidays have come fast to the team at Tremaine Industries. So much has happened since spring—families destroyed and reunited. Several threats have been terminated and others are just beginning.Max Cameron finally has time for a breather, something he hasn’t had since he found Hope in the midst of a violent biker gang, hunting for her brother... -
War of the Sea by Dana Claire
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis powers could save the ocean. Her vendetta could sink a kingdom. Captain Elouise Farrington, the youngest pirate on the Caviar Sea, seeks revenge on her father’s killer. But when her oddly hypnotic foe proposes a pact to kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea’s bloodshed, she must make a choice... -
Mountains Will Crumble by Carissa Hardcastle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs it the corrupted who thirst for power, or does power corrupt those to whom it is given?Merriam and Mollian have survived demon attacks, heartbreak, and a complete upheaval of their lives, but their struggle is far from over. Merriam is now Sekha’s Marshal and is known throughout the kingdom as the demonslayer... -
Haven by Joel Shepherd
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Army of the Regent Arosh advances on the forces loyal to Saalshen, homeland of the serrin people, as the serrin's friends are in full retreat. Their only hope is to reach the city of Jahnd, as 'Trial of Blood and Steel' reaches its dramatic conclusion... -
Across the Nightingale Floor, Episode 2: Journey to Inuyama by Lian Hearn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLord Otori, Takeo, and Takeo's new teacher Kenji set off to meet Kaede, a fifteen-year-old girl chosen as the future Lady Otori by a group of political collaborators. Takeo is still trying to come to terms with knowing that, through the father he never knew, he is one of the Tribe--a group of mysterious, ninja-like assassins who have allegiance to no one... -
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Vanquished by Nancy Holder, Debbie Viguié
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFollowing the “globetrotting supernatural adventure” (Publishers Weekly) of Damned, the riveting conclusion to the Crusade trilogy pushes the power of love to its limits.Hope is in short supply, but courage runs deep as the Salamancan hunters recover from a devastating loss. Jenn knows she must rally her team against the Cursed Ones, but her focus is shattered... -
Stolen Thorn Bride by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a stubborn farm girl steal the heart of an elf king who has sworn never to love again?After a century of war, the elves of Abreia are losing hope. Their greatest defender—Dechlan, king of the Northwatch—lies near death, and only a soul bond with a human bride can save him. The problem? No humans have set foot on elven lands for over a hundred years... -
The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus by Terry Goodkind
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry Goodkind comes The First Confessor, the prequel to the Sword of Truth, for the first time hardcoverIn a time before legends had yet been born...Married to the powerful leader of her people, safe among those gifted with great ability, Magda Searus is protected from a distant world descending into war... -
The Speaker by Traci Chee
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHaving barely escaped the clutches of the Guard, Sefia and Archer are back on the run, slipping into the safety of the forest to tend to their wounds and plan their next move. Haunted by painful memories, Archer struggles to overcome the trauma of his past with the impressors, whose cruelty plagues him whenever he closes his eyes... -
The Traitor's Ruin by Erin Beaty
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAfter proving her worth in book one as a deft spy and strategic matchmaker, Sage Fowler is now comfortably positioned in high society as the royal tutor. When she’s called upon to teach his majesty’s soldiers how to read and write, she jumps at the chance to serve her kingdom of Demora—and to be reunited with her fiancé, Captain Alex Quinn. During a skirmish, Sage and Alex are separated... -
Cry of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWife. Warrior. Lady of two worlds.As war looms, will her power be enough to save the ones she loves?Lady Selene Ravenwood has come into her full power as a dreamwalker—a power greater than any in history. She embraces her new role as Nightwatcher, able to intercede for her people in the dream world, but the dark shadow of war draws even closer... -
The Queen of Raiders by Sarah Kozloff
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSarah Kozloff, author of A Queen in Hiding, continues the breathtaking and cinematic epic fantasy series The Nine Realms with book two, The Queen of Raiders, and all four books will be published within a month of each other, so you can binge your favorite new fantasy series.The soliders of Oromondo have invaded the Free States, leaving a wake of misery and death... -
Between Love and Ruin by M.A. Frick
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA mash-up of Fourth Wing and Birthday Girl, readers who love age gap romance but are obsessed with dragons will love the second installment of the Dragon's Heart Trilogy! Nations rise and fall on the backs of kings.And Kallias Sunspear will watch his kingdom burn.Caught in the heat of forbidden passion, Nienna and Kallias broke a Draconian Blood Oath. One that can only be purged in dragonfire... -
Ravenminder by Lindsay Cummings
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA kingdom at war. A girl with a gift. A destiny to be revealed.Your new romantic fantasy obsession awaits in this captivating epic adventure, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas.………The sky is a dangerous place for a girl without wings.In the war-torn kingdom of Lordach, Ezer has spent two years as the Ravenminder of Rendegard... -
Reader and Raelynx by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn this novel of secret sorceries and forbidden desires, the mystic Cammon must put aside his personal feelings for Princess Amalie while he reads the souls of her suitors for any potential threats. But Cammon is unable to read Amalie, and he begins to suspect that she herself possesses magic powers-a revelation which would put her life in danger, and throw the kingdom into chaos... -
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The Fire Sisters: Brilliant Darkness, Book 3 by A.G. Henley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsComing September 25, 2015! Read the final book in the bestselling Brilliant Darkness series.Fennel and Peree are finally together and safe from the Scourge in the protected village of Koolkuna. But on the day of their partnering ceremony the children of the village are stolen away—Fenn’s loyal companion, Kora, among them... -
The Shadow Mark by Mason Thomas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAuraq Greystone, once a military officer with a promising future, exists on the fringe of society. Accused of murder, Auraq is on the run from the ax—until two fugitives crash into his solitary life. One is a young man named Kane. The glowing marks on his arm pulse with an otherworldly power, and they have made him the target of a sinister organization called the Order of the Jackal... -
Thirdborn by G.S. D'Moore
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagic runs the world. It wins wars, grows crops, enables trade, and even fixes the crapper. If magic runs the world, then the men and women who wield it rule the world. But not all witches and wizards are created equal.Rhett Allen is the thirdborn son of a minor lord trying to figure out his life after university... -
A Prophecy of Undone by I.A. Takerian
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe second book in I. A. Takerian’s high-fantasy series takes us on a perilous journey through The Trials, readying our War Party to fight for the fates of all.The world of Zenafrost is burning. Darkness has overtaken the lands, corrupting everything it touches... -
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... -
Sleepless by Tracey Ward
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.My name is Alex Mills, and I have a superpower.Don't be jealous, it sucks. I can't control it. My mind is a mutinous SOB that takes over when I go to sleep. I'm just a girl trying to get some shut eye while it decides to throw a rager that can land me just about anywhere in the world.The base of the Eiffel Tower...
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