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Strah mudroga II tom by Patrick Rothfuss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNa putu da postane junak, Kvout otkriva da život čoveka koji polako postaje legenda nije nimalo lak.Dok vodi grupu plaćenika u divljinu ne bi li rešio misteriju ko (ili šta) presreće putnike na Kraljevskom drumu, Kvout traži odgovore, pokušavajući da otkrije istinu o tajanstvenim Amirima, Čandrijanima i smrti svojih roditelja... -
![The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin]()
The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Winds of Winter is the forthcoming sixth novel in the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin.The previous installment, A Dance with Dragons, covered less story than Martin intended, omitting at least one planned large battle sequence and leaving several character threads ending in cliffhangers... -
![The Poisoner's Enemy by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Poisoner's Enemy by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBefore she befriended a frightened young boy in the palace of Kingfountain, Ankarette Tryneowy grew up during the shattering civil war that raged between members of the Argentine family. This is the story of how the only daughter of a lawyer and a midwife became the famed Queen’s Poisoner... -
![Knights of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson]()
Knights of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUpdate taken from State of the Sanderson 2020:"So, my schedule now looks like this going forward. As always, this is just an estimate... -
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![Legion and the Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson]()
Legion and the Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe internationally bestselling author of the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series presents two very different novellas that nevertheless showcase his remarkable gift for gripping narrative, world-building and empathetic characters. Available for the first time in one volume, a publishing event for all his many fans... -
![The Maid's War by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Maid's War by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhat if you knew a story that you could tell no one-except one person?The Duke of La Marche is being held prisoner in a tower over a friendship he never tried to hide. As confidant to the famous Maid of Donremy, the duke should have been a hero. Instead, he was locked up by his king and called a traitor.But this betrayal no longer matters to the duke... -
![Snake Heart by Lindsay Buroker]()
Snake Heart by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTasked with an impossible mission, hunted by the very people he wants to protect, Yanko White Fox is the only one who can save his nation from famine and anarchy. Armed only with his fledgling skills as a wizard and accompanied by allies he’s not sure he can trust, he must track down an ancient relic before his enemies find it first. But countless obstacles stand in the way, including his mother...Categorized as:
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![Form and Function: The Fantasy Epic (Aulds of the SPYRE Book 1) by Sara King, Lance MacCarty]()
Form and Function: The Fantasy Epic (Aulds of the SPYRE Book 1) by Sara King, Lance MacCarty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of The Legend of ZERO and bestselling artist of Flea, Agent of Chaos comes a brand new adventure in a mind-blowing epic fantasy setting... "Those who try to change Form without likewise shifting Function are doomed to a lifetime of agony and mediocrity--or they make the best assassins... -
![Dragons of Dark by Ava Richardson]()
Dragons of Dark by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSaffron’s resolve will be tested as the fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance. Young Dragon Rider Saffron and her faithful comrade the rightful king Bower have survived their first battle, but the war for Torvald is far from over. She warns the scholarly prince that they must take action and adapt for the sake of their people, while their enemy—and her relative—King Enric waits in the wings... -
![Dragon Assassin 2 by Arthur Slade]()
Dragon Assassin 2 by Arthur Slade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCrossing the Bitterwaters is dangerous. Fulfilling her oath is twice as deadly. Will Carmen survive? She has promised her dragon that she will assassinate a target for him. But he won't name the person or thing he wants her to kill. And he keeps taking her further and further into the deadly land of Drachia, where dragons rule... -
![The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder]()
The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHard on the heels of trouble in Zirdai city, Shyla Sun-Kissed and Rendor are ordered to report to the King of Koraha - a summons that is deadly to ignore. The King holds the key to Koraha's existence, but a formidable new enemy threatens Koraha's very survival and the King desperately needs Shyla and Rendor's help... -
![Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews]()
Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings-Killien, the unyielding clan chief who’s becoming increasingly volatile.-Sora, the suspicious ranger who sees more than she should.-A swarm of frost goblins that devour with tooth and claw.The list of people and things that could get Will killed keeps growing... -
![The Vault Of Mysteries by Toby Neighbors]()
The Vault Of Mysteries by Toby Neighbors
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a world where wizards are outlaws and most people are powerless to stop them, only the vaunted Marshyl Knights can enforce justice and keep the peace. Part wizard, part warrior, the Marshyl Knights are an elite group of fighters spread across the entire realm in an effort to balance the ever-shifting tides of power that if left unchecked could cost the lives of thousands... -
![Goldenmark by Jean Lowe Carlson]()
Goldenmark by Jean Lowe Carlson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlood soils the hands of the righteous. Darkness fills the hearts of the brave. Now, bitter enemies must rise as one under a terrifying magic that could destroy them all, as nations fall to an ancient and ruthless power. Dreams will die and legends will be born in this epic conclusion to The Kingsmen Chronicles... -
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![Dark God by T.C. Southwell]()
Dark God by T.C. Southwell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter breaking the Seventh Ward and unleashing the dark god Arkonen upon the Overworld, Bane, Demon Lord, is close to death. The Black Lord has betrayed him and left him to die from exhaustion and the ill effects of the dark power... -
![The Return of Fitzroy Angursell by Victoria Goddard]()
The Return of Fitzroy Angursell by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsArtorin Damara is the Last Emperor of Astandalas and present Lord Magus of Zunidh. He is respected as a great mage, revered as a living god, regarded as the embodiment of power and wealth and majesty. Few have seen him in anything but the most resplendent garments; fewer still have ever looked him in the eyes... -
![Sprout by Kendra Moreno, Poppy Woods]()
Sprout by Kendra Moreno, Poppy Woods
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA deadly disease has spread through the Blooming Courts of Tuatha. The louloudi are meant to flourish for a thousand years before they return to the Earth. Death has been a distant foe for so long, no one spares it any thought. Until now. As sickness sweeps through the kingdom, with the cure always just out of reach, the courts have never been filled with so many blossoms... -
![The Broken World by James Oswald]()
The Broken World by James Oswald
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Broken World is the fourth instalment in the epic fantasy series by J. D. Oswald, The Ballad of Sir Benfro, preceded by Dreamwalker , The Rose Cord and The Golden Cage .***The book, sir. The Llyfr Draconius.You'll find what you need in there, if you know how to look.The war across the Twin Kingdoms rages on.Queen Beulah has killed one sister and ordered the assassination of another... -
![Demonstorm by James Barclay]()
Demonstorm by James Barclay
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTHIS IS THE END ...The dragons have gone home, the elves are safe. The Raven have kept their promises. But fate has not finished with them. As the war between the colleges rages on an old enemy senses that his chance to revenge a bitter defeat has come... -
![Chasers of the Wind by Alexey Pehov]()
Chasers of the Wind by Alexey Pehov
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCenturies after the disastrous War of the Necromancers, the Nabatorians, aligned with the evil necromancers of Sdis, mount an invasion of the Empire. Luk, a soldier, and Ga-Nor, a Northern barbarian, are thrown together as they attempt to escape the Nabatorian hordes and find their way back to their comrades... -
![Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump]()
Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor goddess-touched girls, there is only one destiny: the CullingFrom the moment Monroe Benson is born with a mark on her hand and the ability to summon fire from her fingertips, her life will never be her own. She’s goddess-touched, which means she’s destined to participate in the Culling, an age-old competition to determine the next queen of Erydia... -
![Shadows Beneath: The Writing Excuses Anthology by Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal]()
Shadows Beneath: The Writing Excuses Anthology by Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom the Hugo Award-winning hosts of the Writing Excuses writing advice show comes a collection of all-new stories of the fantastic, with beautiful illustrations and a behind-the-scenes look at each story’s creation... -
![Lord of the Clans by Christie Golden]()
Lord of the Clans by Christie Golden
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLord of the Clans (Warcraft, Book... -
![Chaos Descending by Toby Neighbors]()
Chaos Descending by Toby Neighbors
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll is not well in the Five Kingdoms... and chaos is coming. The best selling Five Kingdoms series is back, along with characters from the blockbuster Lorik trilogy. A year has passed since the Witch's War laid waste to three kingdoms, and in that time evil has taken root. It cannot be seen, but Zollin the wizard has felt it... -
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![Envoy to Earth by P.S. Power]()
Envoy to Earth by P.S. Power
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the new Queen of Harmony, Tiera Baker, needs to have aid delivered to a planet she's in exile from, she naturally calls on the one man she knows will get the job done. Her adopted brother, Gerent. The person that sent her whole family into space to avoid death... -
![Goddess of the Moon by P.S. Power]()
Goddess of the Moon by P.S. Power
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe stunning conclusion to the epic tale! Tiera Baker. School girl. Countess. Warrior. As the battle between Ancient beings heats up, young Tiera is drawn deeper into the folds of intrigue and power. In a world left horribly damaged by attacks the only way for everyone to survive, is for some of them to die. The right ones... -
![Battle Mage: Winter's Edge by Donald Wigboldy]()
Battle Mage: Winter's Edge by Donald Wigboldy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Battle Mage is back! Sebastian has moved to Falcon’s Keep running patrols when he and his squad have to save an ambassador and his caravan from the dark wolves north of the wall. Drawn into the man’s need to head to the capitol, the battle mage and his allies are drawn into the dangerous winter travel through the mountains and beyond... -
![Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling]()
Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo the fae of the Sorcen Court, Princess Allina Kingsdaughter is a traitor and a fugitive, inevitably claimed by the same madness that cost her father his crown and his life. Ensnared by the lies of her uncle, the reigning Sorcen King, they will never know the truth of her betrayal. A traitor princess... -
![Kingdom of Stars by P.S. Power]()
Kingdom of Stars by P.S. Power
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat would you do in order to survive? What would you do to save your entire world?Timon Baker finds himself in trouble. Again.This time though it isn't about a bad choice, or someone wanting to make a bit of gold. There's a plot afoot to destroy the whole world, and if anyone is going to survive, people like Tim have to stand up and fight... -
![The Silence Within by P.S. Power]()
The Silence Within by P.S. Power
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere is a moment when you realize what everything is really all about, and that the things that are of lasting value are worth more than gold...After the horrific death of her girlfriend, Tiera Baker vowed to get revenge on the woman that committed the murder, and her father, Count Morris, who set the whole thing in motion. A dangerous and probably impossible task... -
![Bound by Firelight by Dana Swift]()
Bound by Firelight by Dana Swift
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe heart-pounding sequel to Cast in Firelight, perfect for fans of epic, sweepingly romantic fantasy by Sabaa Tahir, Susan Dennard, and Mary E. Pearson.After a magical eruption devastates the kingdom of Belwar, royal heir Adraa is falsely accused of masterminding the destruction and forced to stand trial in front of her people, who see her as a monster... -
![A Boy Without Magic by Guy Antibes]()
A Boy Without Magic by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the world of Mariopa, everyone is a magician. Even animals and plants use the ever present magical stuff some of the inhabitants call pollen to enhance their lives. For fourteen-year-old Sam Smith, it is a huge problem. Lightning went through his five-year-old body nine years ago and burned out his ability to manipulate pollen... -
![The Balborite Curse by Kristian Alva]()
The Balborite Curse by Kristian Alva
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAudience: Young Adult FantasyAfter five years of fragile peace, things are changing rapidly. The dwarf kingdom is crumbling into civil war in the midst of the worst clan schism in a thousand years. With the clans weakened by infighting, the entire dwarf kingdom is vulnerable to attack... -
![Unbound by Katherine Buel]()
Unbound by Katherine Buel
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the growing conflict forces Logan to embrace his newly discovered heritage, he fights to control a power he has long kept buried—a power that threatens everything he has tried to make of himself. Desperate to spare Astarti yet another burden, he tries to hide his crumbling control, but she has long since learned to recognize a lie... -
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![Attrition: the First Act of Penance by S.G. Night]()
Attrition: the First Act of Penance by S.G. Night
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWitness Attrition: the First Act of Penance - the stunning debut novel by 18-year-old author SG Night! Set in a rich, dynamic world brimming with a cast of unforgettable characters, this new epic fantasy brings to life a tale of sword-and-sorcery, tyranny and rebellion, conspiracy and assassination, demons, love, and magic... -
![Rise of the Dawnbringer by I.A. Takerian]()
Rise of the Dawnbringer by I.A. Takerian
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe first book in I. A. Takerian’s high-fantasy series is a slow-burn romance that surpasses the bounds of time.After living her entire life behind the white walls of the illustrious kingdom of Delinval, Princess Mara, niece of the great King Grathiel, understands what is expected of her... -
![Unquiet Land by Sharon Shinn]()
Unquiet Land by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the national bestselling author of Jeweled Fire and Royal Airs comes the latest novel in the Elemental Blessings series.Leah Frothen has returned home. But she can scarcely catch her breath before she is summoned by regent Darien Serlast, the man who made her a spy...Categorized as:
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![The Scribbly Man by Terry Goodkind]()
The Scribbly Man by Terry Goodkind
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the internationally bestselling author of the Sword of Truth series comes a new Richard and Kahlan novella. "They are the monsters under the bed when you are little, the shape just caught out of the corner of your eye when you thought you were alone, the shadow of something in a dark corner that surprises you and then isn't there... -
![Closer to the Heart by Mercedes Lackey]()
Closer to the Heart by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMags was a Herald of Valdemar. But he had once lived the brutal life of a child slave. When he was Chosen by his Companion Dallen, his young life was saved, and he slowly adjusted to being well fed, educated, and treasured as a trainee in the Herald's Collegium at Haven. Singled out by the King's Own Herald, Mags would thrive in his secret training as a spy...Categorized as:
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![The Shattered Crown by Maxym M. Martineau]()
The Shattered Crown by Maxym M. Martineau
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSerpent & Dove meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this vividly arresting addition to the The Beast Charmer series!Leena Edenfrell never dreamed of igniting a war, and her pair bond, Noc Feyreigner, never wanted to set foot on a battlefield again. But when their enemies combine forces, they have no choice but to fight... -
![Closer to Home by Mercedes Lackey]()
Closer to Home by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMags was once an enslaved orphan living a harsh life in the mines, until the King's Own Herald discovered his talent and trained him as a spy. Now a Herald in his own right, at the newly established Heralds' Collegium, Mags has found a supportive family, including his Companion Dallen...Categorized as:
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![Dragons of Wild by Ava Richardson]()
Dragons of Wild by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a time of darkness, unlikely heroes will rise. The once peaceful kingdom of Torvald has been ravaged by evil magic, forcing Riders to forget their dragons and their noble beasts to flee to the wilds. Now, anyone who dares to speak of dragons is deemed insane and put to death.Into this dark and twisted land, Saffron was born sixteen years ago... -
![An Exchange of Gifts by Anne McCaffrey]()
An Exchange of Gifts by Anne McCaffrey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Meanne, a princess of the realm, runs away from her father's castle and an unwanted suitor, little does she realize the hardships and difficulties that lie ahead of her. Loneliness is the worst part -- until she finds a fellow refugee, a boy named Wisp. Together they must make new lives for themselves... -
![Die Krone der Dunkelheit by Laura Kneidl]()
Die Krone der Dunkelheit by Laura Kneidl
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMagie ist in Thobria, dem Land der Menschen, verboten – doch Prinzessin Freya wirkt sie trotzdem. Und das nicht ohne Grund. Vor Jahren wurde ihr Zwillingsbruder entführt und seitdem versucht Freya verzweifelt, ihn zu finden. Endlich verrät ihr ein Suchzauber, wo er sich aufhält: in Melidrian, dem sagenumwobenen Nachbarland, das von magischen Wesen und grausamen Kreaturen, den Elva, bewohnt wird... -
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![Eragon's Guide to Alagaësia by Christopher Paolini]()
Eragon's Guide to Alagaësia by Christopher Paolini
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFrom the creators of the bestselling books Dragonology, Egyptology, Piratelogy, and others, this is a never-before-seen glimpse into the world of Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance cycle. Alagaësia comes alive in a lush and detailed look at an unforgettable magical land... -
![Whisper of the Tide by Sarah Tolcser]()
Whisper of the Tide by Sarah Tolcser
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCaro and Markos have settled into a routine: Wake up, eat breakfast, and try to figure out who might attempt to assassinate Markos today . . . so the currents aren't exactly calm. Markos is in constant danger, and his claim to the throne is shaky without the support of an army. But then a powerful Archon offers Markos the military might he needs in exchange for marrying his daughter... -
![The Watermight Thief by Jordan Rivet]()
The Watermight Thief by Jordan Rivet
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to Pendark, a city of murky canals, brutal gladiator fights, and sorcerers who feud over access to the silvery magical substance known as Watermight. Tamri is a scrappy magic thief who’s trying to get her grandmother out of this festering swamp of a city... -
![Ancient Kings by P.S. Power]()
Ancient Kings by P.S. Power
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThings are always different, and deeper, than they seem.Torrance Baker has a good life, on the surface. Wealth, political power, and good friends that would do anything for him.Or so one would imagine... -
![The Dark Half of the Sun by P.S. Power]()
The Dark Half of the Sun by P.S. Power
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTimon Baker isn't an ordinary boy. He's smart, hard working, charming, and more than that, he's immortal. He's also the brother of the most famous Wizard in all of Noram, and leaving home for the first time. Things don't go as planned, since his missing brother has managed to throw both blessings and curses into his life just by existing... -
![The White Dragon by Laura Resnick]()
The White Dragon by Laura Resnick
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJosarian is dead, betrayed by the alliance and slain by the ice dragon of Kiloran, the most powerful Waterlord in Sileria...
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