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Rhythm of War, Part Two by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move... -
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Rhythm of War, Part One by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move... -
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![The Hod King by Josiah Bancroft]()
The Hod King by Josiah Bancroft
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsFearing an uprising, the Sphinx sends Senlin to investigate a plot that has taken hold in the ringdom of Pelphia. Alone in the city, Senlin infiltrates a bloody arena where hods battle for the public's entertainment. But his investigation is quickly derailed by a gruesome crime and an unexpected reunion... -
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![This Class is Bonkers! by J.P. Valentine]()
This Class is Bonkers! by J.P. Valentine
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWith the way behind them sealed, the only way forward for Eve and her friends is down. Down the narrow steps carved into the mountain. Down into the oppressive toxic fog. Down into the Dead Fields.But the Dead Fields are not so dead as they seem. Things lurk in the mist, things far beyond the levels of Eve, Wes, Preston, and especially the hatchling Reginald. But Eve doesn't care... -
![Rise of the Shadow by Michael Webb]()
Rise of the Shadow by Michael Webb
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter tasting financial success and the Shadow Knights’ power, Veron lost everything. Now, trapped in slavery, jealous servants and harsh justice threaten his ability to fulfill his destiny. Caught between secrets he cannot divulge and attention from the master’s daughter, Chelci, Veron must choose between following the rules or following his heart as he fights to rise again... -
![Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey]()
Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis is the 3 in 1 book of the Queen's Own trilogy. It contains Arrows of the Queen, Arrow's Flight, and Arrow's Fall. These books were only released originally as paperbacks... -
![Charger by Teresa Gabelman]()
Charger by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCharger O’Neil knows nothing but chaos. As a Dark Guardian dealing with the underworld, mayhem is to be expected. Not only is it part of the job but also his life.With his team falling apart, Charger has an important decision to make. Stay or get out while he still can. Staying means he’ll bring down the one person he’s ever cared about but walking away means he could lose her forever... -
![Lift by Brandon Sanderson]()
Lift by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFree online fiction from tor.com (Novelette)... -
![Lost Mage by Honor Raconteur]()
Lost Mage by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFreezing mid-step, I stared in disbelief. There, standing very calmly in front of me, was a Gardener. Copying what I’d seen Garth do, I slowly sank to one knee and held out a hand.“Riicshaden,” he hailed in a surprisingly deep and clear voice, “I greet you.”“Well met,” I responded shakily. Busted buckets, his voice and presence in my head was overwhelming... -
![Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune]()
Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author TJ Klune invites you back to the land of Verania in a new collection of short stories starring the beloved characters from the Tales of Verania series.In the opening story—The Unicorn in the Tower—Gary is a princess trapped in a stone tower by the evil Lady Tina DeSilva, who plans on sacrificing him on the first full moon after his eighteenth birthday... -
![How I Stole The Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Coronation: The Complete Works Bonus Short Story by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Stole The Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Coronation: The Complete Works Bonus Short Story by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe bonus short story from the compilation... -
![The Crown of Bones by Jocelyn A. Fox]()
The Crown of Bones by Jocelyn A. Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTess O’Connor is not exactly an ordinary mortal. She is the Bearer of the Iron Sword, the heir to an ancient weapon of power that may be the only way to halt the rising tide of darkness in the Fae realm. After the Battle of the Royal Wood, Tess sets out on her journey across Faeortalam, intent on reaching the Seelie Court to enlist Queen Titania in the final battle against Malravenar... -
![The Sons of Macha by John Lenahan]()
The Sons of Macha by John Lenahan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.The thrilling final part of the Shadowmagic trilogy... -
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![Sovran at War by Honor Raconteur]()
Sovran at War by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“What does Baros say?” Amalah asked in a hushed tone. “He’s asking for my help.” Amalah’s dark brows shot straight into her hairline. “Your help? You’re wanted by the entire Sovran, how can you possibly help him?” “He says here that he’s wrangled a full pardon for me so that I can enter, but he needs my help... -
![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... -
![Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder]()
Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor fans of epic fantasy with adventure and romance, Curse of Shadows reveals a world of unique magic, breathtaking action, and unforgettable love.Amassia teeters on the brink of the next Great Dying.The second sun has returned as our Bone Throwers foresaw--casting the nine realms into war.My name is Ash, and I fell in the battle for Baiseen... -
![Heir of Autumn by Nazri Noor]()
Heir of Autumn by Nazri Noor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Breath of the Wind. The Tears of the Ocean. The Oriel of Water was always meant to be Lochlann Wilde’s next destination. Rich with elemental essence, it’s the perfect source of the magic needed to power the Wispwell and help stop the Withering. But now Locke and Sylvain have been tasked with a unicorn search and rescue mission... -
![Small Medium: Big Trouble by Andrew Seiple]()
Small Medium: Big Trouble by Andrew Seiple
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsChase Berrymore dreams of adventure, excitement, and getting the heck out of her pastoral halven village. But when adventure finds her, she'll be scrambling to save her family and friends from a necromancer's wrath. Outmatched in almost every way, she'll have to use her wits, charisma, and a bit of divine favor to figure out the path to victory... -
![The Riyria Revelations: Theft of Swords / Rise of Empire / Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan]()
The Riyria Revelations: Theft of Swords / Rise of Empire / Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis boxed set includes bestselling author Michael J. Sullivan's complete Riyria Revelations, an epic tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend... -
![Honor Found by Michael G. Southwick, Cindy Southwick]()
Honor Found by Michael G. Southwick, Cindy Southwick
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDOUBLE! MOVE TO: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...After a year spent repaying a debt owed by his family he can now return home to his princely comforts, but the desires of his heart lie elsewhere. Changing both his appearance and his name Jorem goes in search of a new life. The chance to learn from one of the fiercest fighters ever known is not something to be taken lightly... -
![The Remedy by Serena Chase]()
The Remedy by Serena Chase
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaving come to terms with her long-hidden identity, Princess Rynnaia E’veri is ready to take her rightful place. But before she can join her father at Castle Rynwyk, she must endeavor to fulfill a 200-year-old prophecy and defeat the Kingdom’s ancient enemy, the Cobelds... -
![Critical Failures VI (Caverns and Creatures) by Robert Bevan]()
Critical Failures VI (Caverns and Creatures) by Robert Bevan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the wake of their recent loss, the Caverns & Creatures gang are left hanging. Do their choices amount to more than waiting around to die of thirst and leaping to a quicker death? Probably, or else this would have been a much shorter book... -
![Soldier of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews]()
Soldier of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA war is brewing in the Empire.Not the War in the East — that is a war everyone already knows about, the war that some wanted to end so badly that they murdered an Emperor to stop it. No, this is a different war. A war between the Shadowlands and the mortal world, a war between light and darkness. A war the Brotherhood of Culo has warned about for generations. But no one wanted to listen... -
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![Tournament of Losers by Megan Derr]()
Tournament of Losers by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAll Rath wants is a quiet, peaceful life. Unfortunately, his father brings him too much trouble—and too many debts to pay—for that to ever be possible. When the local crime lord drags Rath out of bed and tells him he has three days to pay his father's latest debt, Rath doesn't know what to do. There's no way to come up with so much money in so little time... -
![La ladrona de la luna by Claudia Ramírez Lomelí]()
La ladrona de la luna by Claudia Ramírez Lomelí
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHa pasado un año desde que Emil fue coronado como el rey de la nación del sol. A pesar de que no ha logrado olvidar los terribles sucesos ocurridos en la Isla de las Sombras, ha intentado ser el líder que Alariel necesita en tiempos oscuros... -
![Quillifer the Knight by Walter Jon Williams]()
Quillifer the Knight by Walter Jon Williams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Walter Jon Williams is always fun, but this may be his best yet, a delight from start to finish, witty, colorful, exciting and amusing by turns, exquisitely written.” —George R. R. Martin “Chock full of derring-do, blood and thunder, swashbuckling, and other good stuff evocative of Rafael Sabatini, Sir Walter Scott, and the penny-bloods... -
![Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter by Cindy Neuschwander]()
Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter by Cindy Neuschwander
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen young Per visits her uncle Sir Cumference and his family, she learns how to play the game, "Inners and Edges." After she finds a clue linking the game to the mysterious castle on the island of Immeter, she must figure out how to find the perimeter and area of a circle to unlock the island's secret.Math skills taught include finding the area and perimeter of a rectangle and a circle... -
![Zara the Wolf by C.R. Daems]()
Zara the Wolf by C.R. Daems
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMountain warriors raid Zara's village and make her a slave. That should have been her destiny, but Zara resists to the amusement of her captives, who let their young warriors train on her, assuming they would cripple or kill her eventually. But she survives the training and escapes—a savage warrior in a civilized land ruled by royalty... -
![The War of the Lance (Dragonlance TSR) by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman]()
The War of the Lance (Dragonlance TSR) by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis collection of tales is edited by the creators of the Dragonlance mythology. The War of the Lance contains a number of short stories by popular Dragonlance authors as well as two stories by Weis and Hickman... -
![Ben's Damn Adventure: The Prince Has No Pants by Matthew Howry]()
Ben's Damn Adventure: The Prince Has No Pants by Matthew Howry
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA comedy.All life on Earth has been stolen away by The System, transported to another world at the behest of a distant galactic empire, who lived in terror of humanity's potential.Ben was a normal, slightly above average man, and had been about to go on the first real vacation of his adult life... -
![The Frontier Lord by Duncan M. Hamilton]()
The Frontier Lord by Duncan M. Hamilton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings—The Marcher Lord is a novella of approx. 18,000 words (72 pages)— Appearances can be deceiving… To Rolf, Mirabay is the city of dreams. Called the Jewel of the West, it is the place of kings and heroes and great deeds. The chance to visit is not an opportunity Rolf is willing to miss... -
![The Tower at the Edge of the World by Victoria Goddard]()
The Tower at the Edge of the World by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn unnamed young man lives in a tower at the edge of the world, content with the orderly rituals and freedom to study that his lot--or he is content, until one day he discovers something in a bird's nest outside the tower window, and his efforts to reach it discover far more than he expects... -
![Blazed Union by H.O. Charles]()
Blazed Union by H.O. Charles
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe most horrific of outcomes has been avoided, but fate has other plans for those with fire and fury in their hearts. Silar must pay the price for his murderous act and follow his conscience, while King Tallyn of House Jade'an must come to realise the true implications of his abilities. In Hestavos, a vile business awaits the attention of our heroes... -
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![World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms by Christie Golden, Blizzard Entertainment]()
World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms by Christie Golden, Blizzard Entertainment
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor over a quarter of a century, players of Warcraft and World of Warcraft have been treated to a treasure trove of artifacts, gear, weaponry, and trinkets of both awe and amusement. Now players can get an in-depth look at the items they have collected…and some they might not have just yet... -
![Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills]()
Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA baker’s apprentice reluctantly embarks on an adventure full of magic, new friendships, and a prince in distress in this deliciously romantic young adult fantasy that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Gail Carson Levine.It’s not all sugar and spice at Basil’s Bakery, where seventeen-year-old Aurelie is an overworked, underappreciated apprentice... -
![The First Blade of Ostia by Duncan M. Hamilton]()
The First Blade of Ostia by Duncan M. Hamilton
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe ‘First Blade of Ostia’ is an accolade few will achieve. In Ostenheim, a city obsessed with duelling, it is one that nobody forgets.Bryn’s earliest memory is of watching duels in the arena. His earliest dream is of taking his place there.Amero has no dreams. His life has been about fulfilling the expectations of others... -
![The Warrior Moon by K. Arsenault Rivera]()
The Warrior Moon by K. Arsenault Rivera
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Warrior Moon , the sequel to The Phoenix Empress and striking conclusion to K Arsenault Rivera's wildly buzzed about epic fantasy, which began with The Tiger's DaughterBarsalayaa Shefali, famed Qorin adventurer, and the spoiled divine warrior empress, O-Shizuka, have survived fights with demon armies, garnered infamy, and ruled an empire... -
![Princess Knight, The by Cornelia Funke]()
Princess Knight, The by Cornelia Funke
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCornelia Funke, author of the bestselling Thief Lord, tells a short, sweet story about a brave little princess with a mind of her own. King Wilfred's three sons learn to become big, bad knights the way any boisterous boys would: "They learned riding and jousting, fighting with swords...They learned how to stride proudly and how to shout very loudly... -
![Another Stupid Spell by Bill Ricardi]()
Another Stupid Spell by Bill Ricardi
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAnother Stupid Spell is a first person high fantasy novel, the likes of which hasn't been seen in 60 years. The tone and vocabulary of the story shifts as our narrator, Sorch the orc, finds ways to enhance his intelligence. You get to grow as Sorch grows, learn as he learns, and share his most intimate thoughts... -
![Hastur Lord by Deborah J. Ross, Marion Zimmer Bradley]()
Hastur Lord by Deborah J. Ross, Marion Zimmer Bradley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA never-before-published fantasy novel set in Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover universe. The world of Darkover, a unique, isolated, and protected world, has long avoided becoming part of the technologically advanced Terran Empire. But things are about to change... -
![The Prince and His Captivating Carpenter by Charlie Cochet]()
The Prince and His Captivating Carpenter by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPRINCE BERND As Prince of the Bear Shifters, I knew the time would come for me to prove myself worthy of my crown. I expected my quest to be perilous. What I didn’t expect was for it to take me up into Espen Mountain, a place that’s brought me nothing but grief and terrible nightmares... -
![J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (Playscript) by Patricia Gray, J.R.R. Tolkien]()
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (Playscript) by Patricia Gray, J.R.R. Tolkien
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBilbo Baggins, the hobbit, is in a peaceful sort of cozy hole in the Shire, a place where adventures are uncommon and rather unwanted. So when the wizard Gandalf whisks him away on a treasure hunting expedition with a troop of rowdy dwarves, he's not entirely thrilled... -
![Pathways by Mercedes Lackey, Kristin Schwengel]()
Pathways by Mercedes Lackey, Kristin Schwengel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe eleventh anthology of short stories set in Mercedes Lackey's beloved Valdemar universe features stories by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herselfThe Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom’s ancient order of protectors... -
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![Forever and a Knight by Bridget Essex]()
Forever and a Knight by Bridget Essex
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA warrior woman, a DJ from Boston, and a love story that's out of this world...Josie Beckett is a shock jock DJ--she's sarcastic, funny and doesn’t believe in anything at all, certainly not in magic. But she’s going to start believing when she finds herself no longer in her apartment’s basement…but in the wild woods of another world entirely... -
![Five Portraits by Piers Anthony]()
Five Portraits by Piers Anthony
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe magical land of Xanth is in peril in this follow-up to Board Stiff by New York Times–bestselling author Piers Anthony. “It occurs to me that you folk are no ordinary group,” the troll said. “We're on a special mission to eliminate the last of the anti-pun virus. We are a bit unusual... -
![Questing Sucks! by Kevin Weinberg]()
Questing Sucks! by Kevin Weinberg
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSehn is an Elf, but he's not like the others: he's rude, vicious, and all around nasty. His only wish is to conquer the world and enslave its population. Yet to his shame, he learns he must be the one to save it... -
![Knight's Fire by S.J. Himes]()
Knight's Fire by S.J. Himes
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsStories tell of great fire-breathing beasts large as castles, fierce and deadly, capable of magicks that no human can match. The Kingdom of Kentaine once allied itself with the dragons of old, but eventually, the dragons were lost to time and fell into legend... -
![Dragon's Ring by Dave Freer]()
Dragon's Ring by Dave Freer
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly a Human Mage Can Save Their World Now—and the Last Remaining Mage is Conspiring With a Rogue Dragon to Destroy It All! Fantasy Adventure by the Co-Author of Pyramid Scheme and Pyramid Power. Tasmarin is a place of dragons, a plane cut off from all other worlds, where dragons can be dragons and humans can be dinner... -
![A Ruin of Shadows by L.D. Lewis]()
A Ruin of Shadows by L.D. Lewis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGeneral Daynja Édo is a legend: head of the Boorhian Empire's military and possessor of a mask of invulnerability. She has raised her Shadow Army of seven assassins from childhood. But mounting disillusionment over a life of brutality, a petulant emperor, and prodding from The Artful Djinni force her to defy orders for the first time in her thirty year career...
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