Books like 'The House of the Stone'
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The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsHuman or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart. The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself... -
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 76 ratingsThou shalt kill.A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery. Humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants... -
Blood Mosaic by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA ruthless fire vampire. An unsuspecting human. A bargain that will cost them everything.Tatyana Vorona has no idea that she just made a deal with a vampire. When the naïve human bookkeeper offers to help locate embezzled funds for a wealthy CEO, she doesn’t realize she’s being set up as bait. Oleg Sokolov is a fire vampire as ancient as he is vicious... -
Reign of Mist by Helen Scheuerer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe realm’s darkest secret is out. The cruelty of the capital and the power-hungry King Arden have scattered Bleak and her companions across the continents. On the run in a foreign land, Bleak finds herself tied to some unexpected strangers... -
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Shalador's Lady by Anne Bishop
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsReturn to the "intense...erotic...and imaginative" world of the national bestselling Black Jewels novels with this sequel to The Shadow Queen. In Anne Bishop's "vividly painted" realm, witches and warlocks channel their power through magical jewels - and one Queen has emerged from the shadows to bring hope to an impoverished people... -
薄雾 Mist by 微风几许, 微風幾許
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHyperthymesia. Those with this condition can remember every detail of their lives from something as significant as the world’s turning point to something as small and as insignificant as a minor fleeting thought. They cannot forget and their thirst for knowledge allows them to be considered a genius in some senses.Legend has it that Ji Yushi was this kind of genius... -
Forged by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBlood may be thicker than water, but not all families are meant to stay together.Struggling to maintain her independence, and the life she has fought so hard to build, Max finally learns the truth about her own origins and her family.Max has no time to absorb the shocking news... -
The Stalking Jack the Ripper Collection: Books 1-4 by Kerri Maniscalco
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDevour the complete #1 New York Times bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil, and a free novella are included in this thrilling new collection!Between social teas and silk dress fittings, Audrey Rose Wadsworth leads a secret life studying corpses in the gruesome practice of forensic medicine... -
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsReturn to New York Times best-selling author Anne Bishop’s world of the Others - where supernatural entities and humans struggle to co-exist, and one woman has begun to change all the rules.…After winning the trust of the terra indigene residing in the Lakeside Courtyard, Meg Corbyn has had trouble figuring out what it means to live among them...Categorized as:
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Mist by 微风几许
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsyperthymesia. Those with this condition can remember every detail of their lives from something as significant as the world’s turning point to something as small and as insignificant as a minor fleeting thought. They cannot forget and their thirst for knowledge allows them to be considered a genius in some senses.Legend has it that Ji Yushi was this kind of genius... -
Dragon Emperor 8 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvan’s campaign across Rahma continues, and this time, they encounter a city of intelligent, if proud, shape-shifting centaurs.Evan is fascinated by the horse-people, but he is more enthralled with their gorgeous queen. To win her over, Evan and his party work to clear the nearby forest of monsters, traps, and traitorous Green Glass Sect members... -
Dragon Emperor 9 by Eric Vall, Alex Perone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvan and his party continue on to the next stop on their campaign, but they quickly discover things are not right in the underground city of Colaruma.The king’s appointed Sentinels are missing, there is evidence the Green Glass Sect is once again up to no good, and the city’s Council of Magistrates is more than a little suspicious... -
Our Dark Duet by Victoria E. Schwab
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsKate Harker isn't afraid of monsters. She hunts them. And she's good at it.August Flynn once yearned to be human. But no longer. He has a part to play. And he will play it, no matter the cost.The war has begun.The monsters are winning.Kate will have to return to Verity. August will have to let her back in... -
Heritage by S.M. Boyce
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKara Magari isn't normal, even by Ourea's standards--and in a world of shape-shifters and soul stealers, that's saying something. To the royalty, she's a loose cannon. To the masses, she's a failure. But Kara doesn't have a home to go back to anymore. This war-torn world is all she has left, and she'll save it even if she dies trying... -
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Faerie Hunt by Emma L. Adams, Luci Christian Bell
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm Ivy Lane, and lately, my life has been suspiciously free of faerie-related drama. But there's a storm coming.Now, the lords of Faerie know I have their magic. What they don't know is that I killed a powerful faerie, and might just have doomed both our worlds in the process... -
Dragon Emperor 5 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith Evan and Alyona’s campaign around Rahma drawing near, Evan is under a time crunch to make safe the city. First, he must clear out any beasts and enemies that lurk in the tunnels beneath Hatra. Then he needs to complete the reconstruction of the Lunar Palace. And finally, he’s got to deal with the assassins that have somehow infiltrated his home. Just another day for a Dragon Lord... -
King's Warrior by Frost Kay
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRevolution and war come with a price in the fourth volume of USA Today Bestselling Author Frost Kay’s The Aermian Feuds Series. Returning to Aermia should’ve been easy, but nightmares and death haunt her, leaving Sage as an outsider, even in her own family... -
Spy, Spy Again by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNow in paperback, the third novel of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, where Heralds Mags and Amily's youngest child must follow in his parents' footsteps to protect both his family and the realm.Thirteen year old Prince Kyril and Mags and Amily's fourteen-year-old son Tory share the Gift of Farsight--although neither of them are Chosen... -
Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsThe Others freed the cassandra sangue to protect the blood prophets from exploitation, not realizing their actions would have dire consequences. Now the fragile seers are in greater danger than ever before; both from their own weaknesses and from those who seek to control their divinations for wicked purposes...Categorized as:
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Awakening The Forgotten Goddess: An Urban Fantasy, Greek Mythology Reimagining by Rebekah Sinclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the Underworld, lies become truth, villains become heroes. Trust nothing, and trust no one. Especially yourself.In this sequel to the urban fantasy Greek mythology series, "The Forgotten Goddess," the stakes soar to new heights... -
Carrion by Amarah Calderini
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a world devastated by plague, Willa has spent her life on the run, both from the mysterious illness that destroys the ability to dream and a secret that would get her imprisoned forever.But when an unknown power calls her to the top of a high rise one night, there is no outrunning it... -
Savage One by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeath isn’t as black and white as they say, at least not for me. I can tell you when you’ll die and pull you back from the brink of death. In a world ravaged by plague, where survival might come down to the smallest misstep, I can help you cheat fate. If only I could save myself… I’ve been abused and abandoned, bartered and paid for... -
A Throne From the Ashes by C.C. Peñaranda
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs darkness descends, two destinies will merge. But as embers fly, one may rise from the ashes.A KINGDOM…Far from the land she knows, Faythe is beckoned toward the secrets of her heritage. Through trials of her name and a challenge to her claim, does she have what it takes to rule? Faythe bears a future that haunts; Reylan harbors a past that lingers... -
Entangled by J.L. Weil
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere are no visions of sugarplums dancing. Charlotte used to dream of love. Now she only dreams of freedom and the boy she is convinced would never betray or abandon her. They lie. They all lie. Or do they? Within the white walls of Diamond Towers, Charlotte sees the post-apocalyptic realm known as the Heights in a new light... -
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Iron Oracle by Merry Ravenell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGabel, obsessed with finding the traitors in his growing kingdom, embarks on a ruthless campaign to stamp out every ember of rebellion. But his enemies have been waiting, and they have laid a trap for the IronMoon Alpha. The Moon watches it all, weaving these mortal machinations into Her Own cruel design... -
Ever Wrath by Alexia Purdy
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere is no hope.Only blood and darkness await.Shade rules as Queen of the Seelie Summer Court with her love, a Teleen Faerie named Dylan at her side. But, the dark court of Unseelie faeries will do everything in their power to rule the earth, including enslaving the human world... -
Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsLaying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan assumes their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honoured for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of spreading the plague that has decimated the Territories, leaving the survivors in a state of chaos... -
The Vampire War by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFind the Holy Grail. Win the war. Save the world.A lot has changed for Annika since being kidnapped by vampires to become a blood slave in their hidden kingdom of the Vale. Not only has she learned she’s a Nephilim—a race that’s supposedly extinct—but she’s found herself on a dangerous quest for the Holy Grail... -
V Games: Fresh From the Grave by Caroline Peckham
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSelena Grey has faced death and won. Freedom awaits so long as she can let go of the last thing that ties her to the island where the V Games were held. But despite the fact surviving has always been her priority, suddenly, she finds herself torn between her head and her heart... -
The Vampire Trick by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a kingdom full of secrets, no one can be trusted.Annika’s life was flipped upside down when she was kidnapped by vampires to become a blood slave in their hidden kingdom of the Vale. Now, the powerful witch Geneva has disguised her as a vampire princess, and Annika’s living in the palace to compete for Prince Jacen’s hand in marriage. But her quest to become his bride is just a facade... -
Rogue Fae by C.N. Crawford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter venturing into the underworld, I have some badass goddess powers. In fact, I used them to rid the earth of the angelic scourge. Only problem is, the gods I stole the magic from are kind of pissed. They keep trying to kill me when I summon their power. Worse, the angels are back on earth, harder to kill than ever... -
The Escape by Teyla Branton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRenegade Unbounded are the last line of defense between the ruthless Emporium and unsuspecting humanity, but how long can they continue the struggle alone?Three weeks of waiting to free their allies from an Emporium compound in New York City have Erin Radkey and her Renegade friends on edge...Categorized as:
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A Warrior's Knowledge by Davis Ashura
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlternate Cover Edition for ISBN-10: 099112765X / ISBN-13: 9780991127658."The redemption of the fallen man is neither easy nor quick. It is fraught with hardship and loss, and those who seek to aid someone traveling this twisted path might do best to journey ahead and light the way." (The Word and the Deed)Rukh Shektan has lost everything: his home, his standing, and his future... -
Iron Wolf by Siri Pettersen
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA new series from the author of The Raven Rings trilogy - Siri Pettersen!Juva knows all about blood readers. Praised for their Sight, they are nothing but swindlers, preying on people’s fears for power and profit. Born by blood readers herself, she knows only too well, and she has vowed never to become one of them... -
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Enemy's Queen by Frost Kay
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBeauty and perfection come at a price… Abducted and thrust into a court obsessed with perfection, scarred Sage Ramses’ dream of peace and happiness is no longer a possibility. An ancient creature of darkness rules the land along with a people that are no longer human, and she’s forced to learn how to survive despite her inadequacies... -
The Eternal Dawn by Christopher Pike
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAlisa has spent the past five thousand years as a vampire, living alone and fighting for survival. In her loneliness, Alisa cannot resist bringing Teri—a descendant of her human family—into her life. But Alisa is surrounded by death and destruction, and just by knowing Alisa, Teri’s life is at risk. Alisa’s guilt grows when she becomes involved in a dangerous conspiracy...Categorized as:
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Dragon Ashes by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Dragon Blood's took everything from us. Now it's time to take it all back.Allies become enemies and enemies become allies. Love blooms in the unlikeliest places and even the iciest heart can be thawed.But every victory comes with a price.Anya's Adventure continues in Dragon Ashes. A kick-ass fantasy with a slow burn whychoose romance... -
The Shadow Aspect by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Layla took the final step through the labyrinth, she thought she was saving the ones she loved. She couldn't have been more wrong.Layla and the other survivors find themselves caught in a war for our world, the unwitting victims of a grudge seething for eons. Surviving the zombie apocalypse has become the least of their worries as they come up against vampires, shapeshifters, and fae... -
City in Ruins by R.K. Ryals
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOut of the devastation of war, a leader will rise ...Medeisia is a city in ruins, half of its rebels dead, and a temporary ruler in power …Seventeen-year-old Drastona Consta-Mayria is a pillar of hope for her people. With the construction of a new scribe school underway, and the promise of peace, Medeisia’s future is looking bright... -
Spellbound by Anna Santos
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJessica is on the run, but this time she’s evading her own mate so that she can secure their happily ever after.Ruthless and biased vampire Alaric put a bounty on Jessica’s head. She’s the only one who can break his curse—or so he thinks.The witch isn’t going to wait for him to make his move... -
Devil in Boots by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy thoughts, my drive, my goal was on one thing. I was a madman obsessed, and nothing would get in my way.Treasure.For centuries this has been the drive for humans to lie, murder, cheat, and steal, and The Nectar is the biggest fortune of them all. An object which can change the dynamics between fae and human, save lives, and gives humans fae qualities... -
The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsMara Dyer wants to believe there's more to the lies she’s been told.There is.She doesn’t stop to think about where her quest for the truth might lead.She should.She never had to imagine how far she would go for vengeance.She will now.Loyalties are betrayed, guilt and innocence tangle, and fate and chance collide in this shocking conclusion to Mara Dyer’s story.Retribution has arrived... -
The Discovery by Marley Gibson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter some time off, Kendall s ready to begin ghost hunting again. But her life is still in flux. She misses Patrick, her new love. She needs to find a photographer to replace Taylor. Plus, she may have discovered who her real father is, but to be sure, she has to convince his family she s not a fake.And then there s a certain doll that seems to be out to get her and her friends... -
The Lost Souls by Madeline Sheehan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Holy Trinity Novella. Tahyra Petros tried desperately to save herself and her sister. Instead, she ended up forever changed. Shandor Asenov battled with death and lost who he had been. During a valiant attempt to rescue his friends, Hockey Sava vanished. Carrie Andrews's brother died during a violent struggle for survival, leaving her stranded and alone... -
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Thrive by E.M. Raegan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe days are blurring together. I can’t seem to keep my eyes open at night. Terror follows us everywhere we go. Nowhere is safe. It’s spreading. Thriving. We can’t outrun it. All we can do is bunker down and pray it passes us by. But that’s wishful thinking. The ravaged will find us and there’s not a thing we can do to stop them. They are everywhere. I haven’t seen him. I haven’t spoken to him... -
Shatter Me. Le novelle vol. 2 by Tahereh Mafi
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLe esplosive rivelazioni di Defy Me hanno lasciato i lettori sconvolti e alla disperata ricerca di risposte. Grazie alla novella Reveal Me, avranno l’opportunità di tornare nell’universo di Shatter Me e di scoprire attraverso la voce di Kenji cos’è accaduto tra lui e Nazeera prima dell’incredibile finale di Imagine Me... -
Wicked Crown by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe saved her enemy. Now she must save the future of Sives.All Gandrett ever wanted was to go home. Now, that there is no home for her to return to, Gandrett must decide whether she still wants to be a Child of Vala—if the goddess has forsaken her... -
Three Half Goats Gruff by Kim McDougall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIs he a vampire? A shifter? Something worse? Thrown together to save a middle school from an infestation of satyrs, Kyra and the mysterious Captain of the Guardians share one heart-stopping night. Critter wrangling rule #4: There isn’t much you can’t kill, confuse, or disgust with a can of bug fogger...Categorized as:
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Conquering the King of Storms by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA few months ago, I woke up in a world full of fae with a sexy king who called me his mate.I've managed to avoid him for the most part, if you don't count the way his magic is constantly whispering dirty things in my ears. His power makes him pretty much insane unless I kiss him, which simplifies the avoidance... -
Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFollow the white rabbit. . .Tick.Jupiter only ever wanted an adventure, but she never should have gone searching for one. It finds her in the form of a white rabbit with silver eyes.Tock.When that same white rabbit turns out to be the White Rabbit from the story books, she can’t contain her curiosity. She follows him down the rabbit hole and drops right into Wonderland...
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