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Dreadgod by Will Wight
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe battle in the heavens has left a target on Lindon’s back.His most reliable ally is gone, the Monarchs see him as a threat, and he has inherited one of the most valuable facilities in the world. At any moment, his enemies could band together to kill him.If it weren’t for the Dreadgods.All four are empowered and unleashed, rampaging through Cradle, and grudges old and new must be set aside...Categorized as:
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Woad Children by Nathan A.Thompson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne tribulation down. To stop the next, he'll battle through blood and frost. Wes Malcolm has wrested Avalon back from men, monsters, and false gods. The next step is to bring the battle to his enemy's camp. The world of the Woadlands is under siege from two cataclysms at once...Categorized as:
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The Ninth Realm by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAvegaaren Academy.Where heroes compete, legends are born and the heart of the Imperium’s might.Erik and Rugrat’s abilities will be pushed to the limit, honing their skills and allowing them to grow in new ways, ways they might not have thought of before.They stand to gain more than simple strength, and more power...Categorized as:
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Germination by Seth Ring
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFor John Sutton, things are finally looking up... For now...The farm is running smoothly, the local bandits have been pacified, and he is starting to understand how magic works. Though none of that will matter if he can’t get his Doom Points under control...Categorized as:
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High Gloom by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt all comes down to this: kill or be corpsed.Clyde Hatchett has known he’s had a corpse-king inside him, slowly trying to take over his body and raise an army of undead for a while now... -
The Seventh Realm, Part 1 by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWar has come to the Willful Institute. It has come to the first realm.For years Alva has trained, developed weapons and tactics never seen in the ten realms. Now Alva moves in the background, supporting the Adventurer’s Guild. No band of fighters, no sect looking to gain individual honors.The armies of Alva were forged together in Alva dungeon. Tempered in body, in mind, in mana...Categorized as:
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Skull and Thrones by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe continuing adventures of the rogue Clyde Hatchet in the Imperial capital of Glaton... -
The Tenth Realm by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDevourer, Ravager. Titles of a forgotten enemy, a distant memory.Now freshly reborn in stark reminders of burning flame and blood.The tenth realm has been lost, and Akran’s hordes of devourers and ravagers have been loosed upon the lower realms. Dealing the reclusive and powerful Imperium has taken a serious blow...Categorized as:
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Quest Academy: Scavengers by Brian J. Nordon
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChange is coming to Quest Academy. Can Sal rise to the occasion?When the second years nearly lose their lives in a failed excursion, it’s the first years that pay the price. The curriculum is being radically altered to challenge the students, which means the stakes just got a lot higher... -
Mark of the Founder by James T. Callum
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Founders were the first Marked, and they used those powers to build kingdoms, subjugate the land, and enrich themselves. And they will not suffer another to join their ranks.Lost in a world with Levels, stats, and monsters, Hal fights to survive in an unforgiving land and escape execution from its rulers.Ingenuity and courage won’t be enough... -
Uru's Third Temple by A.F. Kay
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRuwen’s life is inside out, literally. Trapped in the Spirit Realm by a hostile god’s magic, Ruwen’s spells, abilities, and skills no longer work. Worse, his secret Cultivation ability is now blindingly evident.A critical clue, given to Ruwen during the betrayal, makes him question the motives behind the treachery and offers a path home...Categorized as:
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The Fourth Secret by A.F. Kay
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith the third temple restored, Ruwen must now prevent an imminent invasion of the southern border.But Ruwen’s new city is in shambles. If he doesn’t quickly fortify the walls and revive an army capable of stopping his enemies, he has no chance of surviving the coming onslaught.Running out of time and facing a lack of resources, Ruwen is forced to bargain for allies and take an unwanted new class...Categorized as:
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Scamps & Scoundrels by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJust yesterday, Ben was a neckbeard weeb with a weakness for Red Bull and tendies. Today, he's got a new name, a new face, and a new body, and he's watching the Glaton City Guard fight a twenty-foot-tall ooze that crawled forth from the sewers... -
Lord of the Mysteries Volume 2 by Ai Qianshui de Wuzei, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons,...Categorized as:
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Lord of the Mists by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the eighth of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga' [盘龙] by famous Chinese author Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi [我吃西红柿], originally hosted on www.wuxiaworld.com. This authorized translation created by Ren Woxing and published by Wuxiaworld Limited...Categorized as:
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Gods of Yulan by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClan Baruch has risen to be among the most preeminent powers of Yulan, and Linley Baruch has become one of the most powerful of Saints, but this is not enough. The Necropolis of the Gods is opening once more, while the dangerous prison realm Gebados is stirring as well. The winds of fate are blowing, and both Linley and the Yulan Continent shall be forever changed by them... -
Darkness by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe competition between the Scions of Safaia and the Ancient Cavern Beast Furea is about to begin. Thrown into the tournament, Roy finds that there are more than a few challengers who outclass him. The secret to victory lies between the pages of an ancient book and newly-awakened senses he does not fully understand. All the while, a sinister voice not belonging to Geon whispers in his mind...Categorized as:
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Warrior's Oath by M.H. Johnson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsForbidden PowerAlex survives a Silver Alchemist’s best efforts to destroy him, but not without paying a terrible price.He soon finds himself stripped of all aid, allies, and resources, with all hands turned against him...Categorized as:
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The Second Betrayal by A.F. Kay
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsReaching level five has allowed Ruwen to stay hidden from the gods and their minions. He just needs to survive the new Ascendant orientation, and he can finally look for his parents.But a secret discovered during orientation rocks Ruwen’s understanding and forces him to face the power of his Cultivation. He finds answers in the Black Pyramid, along with dozens of new questions...Categorized as:
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The Second Expedition by Tao Wong
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEven the great may fall.Wu Ying's idle winter, one filled with training and recovery, is thrown awry when his Master and Elder Yang return, injured. The Three Seasons poison fills Master Cheng's veins, slowly killing the powerful Elder. His only hope - a rare antidote. But the ingredients for such an antidote are scarce and located in the deepest wilds... -
Fortress of Shadows by Carrie Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA giant telepathic parrot with a rather foul mouth, a horde of smelly goblins, and a tyrannical demon priestess… Welcome to Devon Walker’s “new normal.” During her first weeks in the deeply immersive VR game, Relic Online, she’s hacked out a home from a choking jungle, gathered a tribe of loyal followers, and earned a wisp stalker who insists she’s some kind of champion...Categorized as:
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You're Going Down by Jason A. Cheek
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJason only has a handful of days left to complete his Nightmare quest. While running recon on his people’s ancestral home, he discovers that failing his Nightmare quests means more than just losing his NPCs; it means the fall of the entire region. To stop the wave of destruction and complete his quest, Jason will have to find a way to take on a horde of goblins numbering in the thousands...Categorized as:
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The Mountain Valley War: 2nd Dive Concludes by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThrown into a conflict beyond the scope of anything Bye-bye ever imagined, he will be tested in ways he never imaged. Whether that means stopping a war or just taking the girl he likes on a date, he certainly has his work cut out for him. Tensions are rising and if Bye-bye and his friends can’t put a stop to a brewing war, Anvilton and Hammerton might just destroy each other...Categorized as:
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The Endless Savanna: 3rd Dive by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsChaos has found a way to strike at the real-world. And now Bye-bye has just one week to return to the World Tree or more players will be made to suffer the same real-world consequences. Hoping to find answers, Bye-bye races across the country to the headquarters of the Seed Inc., the makers of the World Tree Online. Back in the World Tree, the Endless Savanna awaits...Categorized as:
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Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God: Book 7 - Hunted by Lucky Old Cat
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe seventh installment of “Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God” sees Shi Feng’s core members ambushed by Dark Star, but Shi Feng is able to save his allies through the aid of the Seven Luminaries Ring. In this book, Shi Feng will meet both new and old enemies alike, both causing him and his core members undeniable trouble...Categorized as:
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The Planar Wars by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the seventh of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga' [盘龙] by famous Chinese author Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi [我吃西红柿], originally hosted on www.wuxiaworld.com. This authorized translation created by Ren Woxing and published by Wuxiaworld Limited... -
Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God: Book 8 - Destroyer of Immortality by Lucky Old Cat
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this eighth book of Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God, Shi Feng's perseverance is put to the test as he finally finds the path to the next evolution of his class and abilities at the tip of a sword. With the answers he seeks, he will find more questions and challenges that will either destroy him or lift him closer to greatness...Categorized as:
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The Curse of Hurlig Ridge: 1st Dive by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the future, androids have taken over most jobs, leaving humans with little to do and even less to motivate them. Enter the World Tree Online, a fully immersive virtual reality experience. Join Byron in his first 30 days of a non-stop fantasy adventure in the cursed province of Hurlig Ridge, a land filled with monsters, mysteries, murderers and treasure...Categorized as:
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Five Color Paragon by Er Gen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI Shall Seal the Heavens is currently one of the most popular xianxia stories in China. It is about a failed young scholar named Meng Hao who gets forcibly recruited into a Sect of Immortal Cultivators. In the Cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and the law of the jungle prevails. Meng Hao must adapt to survive...Categorized as:
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CivCEO 4 by Andrew Karevik
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe time is now. Ever since he first set foot in Liora, Charles had to suffer the Tradesmen’s criminal practices, but now is the time for him to strike back and take them down for good.But as our dear Champion gets ready to make his move, his plans are smashed to bits...Categorized as:
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Dragonblood by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the second of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga'. What should have been a joyous, triumphant return has turned into ashes in Linley's mouth. Now a powerful and highly respected magus, Linley Baruch had finally completed his father's greatest desire and retrieved the family heirloom warblade known as 'Slaughterer'..Categorized as:
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Baruch Rising by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLinley Baruch has gained his vengeance against those who destroyed his family, and for now has escaped the tyranny of the Radiant Church. Yet vengeance alone sustains no one, and so the Dragonblood Warrior begins to turn his attention from bloody revenge to assisting his kith and kin. Linley is not the only Baruch, after all..Categorized as:
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The Four Divine Beasts by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Infernal Realm has proven to be even more dangerous than its name suggested, but luck and skill has allowed Linley Baruch and his family to survive everything it has thrown at them. It is time for him to cross the Starmist Sea to Indigo Prefecture in search of his Azure Dragon ancestors. But he must beware - the Four Divine Beasts clan is but a pale shadow of itself, hated by many... -
The Infernal Plane by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the fifth of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga'. Peace has come to Yulan. The chaos brought forth by Gebados has been quelled, while Linley has ascended to become a demigod. Now, he is finally ready to follow in the footsteps of his Baruch ancestors and venture into the deadly Infernal Plane, one of the four legendary Higher Planes.. -
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달빛 조각사 12 by Heesung Nam
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달빛 조각사 10 by Heesung Nam
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaving turned into an undead, Weed now has to fight a dragon, and claim the ancient treasures of the ancient Nipelheim empire. Tenth book in the series...Categorized as:
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Con đường đế vương 11 by Heesung Nam
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWeed and his friends journey to the world of the...Categorized as:
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Eminent Domain by R.J. Shoke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the way the world ends — Not with a whimper, but a bang. It was the only thing running through Cedrick Jonkheer’s mind when the alien pylons made landfall.The Intergalactic Imperium used their right of Eminent Domain to appropriate the planet to build a goddamned highway…and all Jonx got was a sarcastic AI and some superpowers.The end of times came and mankind was not prepared... -
Fame That Rocks the Ninth Mountain. The Path to True Immortality by Er Gen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI Shall Seal the Heavens is currently one of the most popular xianxia stories in China. It is about a failed young scholar named Meng Hao who gets forcibly recruited into a Sect of Immortal Cultivators. In the Cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and the law of the jungle prevails. Meng Hao must adapt to survive... -
Wind by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter escaping Doragon’s clutches, Roy finds himself stranded in the Windblight, a harsh desert under the control of a rival clan – one that won’t think twice about tossing him in their fighting arena to pay off a perceived debt.Meanwhile, Aika, Ferry, and Hermit face their own problems in the form of retribution from the Itachi clan... -
Water by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree months have passed since the eccentric Hermit agreed to take Roy and Aika on as students. Now, the time has come for them to leave the forest and return to civilization. Neither Roy nor Aika know what to expect in the Itachi capital, but with their powerful teacher by their sides, they reluctantly agree to venture into the city... -
Awaken Online: Retribution by Travis Bagwell
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA side quest adventure in the same world as the best-selling Awaken Online series. This story takes place after the end of Awaken Online: Precipice. Riley’s real-life took a nosedive after her confrontation with Alex. The girls at school torment her and she feels powerless to do anything about it...Categorized as:
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Hero of Thera by Eric S. Nylund
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBE A HERO IN THE ULTIMATE GAME Are you a top-rated gamer? Then you might have the skills to play the Game … where players are sponsored by actual demon lords, gods and goddesses, or Lovecraftian nightmares. Enter Thera, a real kingdom at the crossroads of many other worlds, but with all the augmented-reality interfaces, character progression, and game mechanics that players know and love... -
Oblivion's Promise by M.H. Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's real. All of it. A realm of blasters, spaceships, and magic. A universe where people really can increase in skill and power, becoming so much more than they once were. All it takes is the locked potential of every foe you slay, their stories becoming your own...Categorized as:
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The First Peak of the Force by Yuri Ajin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThose who follow the noble art of cultivation know that there's no place for evil in their craft and that all that matters is reaching the Heavens. But to do that, one must unlock their Force.The Fallen Star Sect's expedition to the mysterious cave ended in tragedy: hundreds of their most talented students lost their lives in the dark tunnels...Categorized as:
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The Second Sect by Tao Wong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNot All Injuries Heal TrueWu Ying saved his master from the machinations of the dark sect but was gravely injured during the process. His body has changed, his bloodline awakened and his cultivation compromised. Physicians and healers at the Verdant Green Water can do nothing for him.Forced to travel to a new sect for healing, Wu Ying might find opportunity in his distress...Categorized as:
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Warrior Reforged by M.H. Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFreedom at Any CostAlex’s last clear memory was of racing into battle, on a desperate mission of mercy.Before waking up with a collar of steel about his neck, stripped of all weapons and armor, soon to be sold at auction.Never had Alex faced such steep hurdles to achieving his dreams.Never had he been more determined to make those dreams come true...Categorized as:
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Coiling Dragon by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRaised in the small town of Wushan, Linley is a scion of the Baruch clan, the clan of the once-legendary Dragonblood Warriors. Their fame once shook the world, but the clan is now so decrepit that even the heirlooms of the clan have been sold off. Their prospects seem dire... and yet, perhaps some power still remains within the veins of the clan...Categorized as:
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Cavern of Spirits by Carrie Summers
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce upon a time, Devon Walker got trounced by an incompetent chimera... You know, sometimes it would be nice to catch a break. Devon's got a settlement to grow into a city, a game character she'd love to focus on leveling, and some kitchen cabinets that really need restocking. (That is, if she knew how to cook anything besides microwave popcorn...Categorized as:
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Citadel of Smoke by Carrie Summers
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt's okay to have a few inner demons, right? Devon has a problem, and it's not just that her stealth skill is stuck at three. Though that is an issue when it comes to sneaking up on...well, anything. The real problem is that her former guildmate, Owen, is trapped in the demonic plane. Not just his in-game avatar. His mind is lost there too, leaving his real-life body in a coma...Categorized as:
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