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The Mark of Athena Excerpt by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsExclusive Excerpt from chapter 10 from The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three: The Mark of... -
![Memories of Prophecies by Davis Ashura]()
Memories of Prophecies by Davis Ashura
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe memories of the past may be forgotten, but prophecies linger.Cinder Shade and his fellow cadets have survived a brutal mission in the vast wilds of the Dagger Mountains. Laying to rest many of their brother warriors, they return to the Third Directorate, battered, bruised, and weary of soul.But the world turns, and new challenges press... -
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The Naming by Torsten Weitze
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe bestselling epic fantasy series from Germany, which began with Volume I: "Ahren" continues. Two Einhans have been found but the third is still at large. Ahren and his companions have to traverse a kingdom plagued by unrest, sail along the treacherous east coast of Jorath and reach the dwarf enclave of Silver Cliff... -
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Dragon Rise by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDragons will return, but who will control them? After betraying both the empire and the rebellion, Fes and Jayell travel alone, struggling to remain safe when a daring break-in that might provide the needed leverage goes awry... -
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![Fate Undone by Linsey Hall]()
Fate Undone by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA god in disguise No one in the Prison for Magical Deviants knows that prisoner Logan Laufeyson has a secret identity. He is the ancient trickster god Loki, in magical disguise on a mission of his own... -
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Taliath by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDriven to find the truth behind her mother’s death, Alyx Egalion has returned to DarkSkull Hall and reunited with her friends. The lies that bound her past have broken open, and she’s determined to embrace the magic that burns inside her. Despite her resolve, Alyx struggles to learn, haunted by terrible nightmares and the loss of her friend Brynn... -
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Mist Dragon by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe dragon misfits are the key to saving the dragons of Lorach but they must act before a stranger destroys them.Jason has secured a tentative peace for Dragon Haven. With his control over illusion, and the Lorach threat thwarted for now, his time is spent preparing for the next attack, knowing the Dragon Souls will not be easily stopped... -
![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... -
![Twist of the Fibers by D.K. Holmberg]()
Twist of the Fibers by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith the groeliin attack stopped and the Deshmahne defeated in the north, there is a tentative peace, but war still threatens. The south remains unsettled and, though weakened, Raime has escaped... -
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The Four Nations Tournament by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour Nations. One Champion. After a long Autumn, Conryu Koda is ready for a rest. His hopes are dashed when Chief Kane asks for another favor. Ratings are down for the Four Nations Tournament and having the world’s only male wizard participate is just the thing to give them a boost. An exhausted Conryu has no interest in playing in an event broadcast world wide...Categorized as:
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Immortal by Nicole Conway
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDestiny has called.With Jaevid Broadfeather forever lost to the depths of Luntharda, Felix Farrow struggles to stand on his own. He begins a violent downward spiral which causes him to abandon his post as a dragonrider, hiding in the halls of his family estate. His one hope for redemption lies within the heart of someone from his past—and the very last person he ever wanted to see again... -
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Blood Prophecy by Bonnie Lamer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Fairy mercenaries may be back in their own realm, but the Witches still want Xandra dead. Fearing an ancient prophecy, the Witches are determined to keep Xandra from destroying the world. Still new to her magical powers, she must learn to use her Witch magic in order to protect herself and those she loves. Now, if only she can get her magic to cooperate... -
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The Awakening by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNothing has gone right for Conryu Koda since learning he’s a wizard. On his first day at The North American Alliance’s Arcane Academy he’s greeted by protestors and pelted with tomatoes. On the second day he nearly dies in a magical ritual. It’s all downhill from there...Categorized as:
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![A Warrior's Knowledge by Davis Ashura]()
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...Categorized as:
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![As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool]()
As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this sequel to the critically-acclaimed There Will Come a Darkness, kingdoms have begun to fall to a doomsday cult, the magical Graced are being persecuted, and an ancient power threatens to break free. But with the world hurtling toward its prophesized end, Anton’s haunting vision reveals the dangerous beginnings of a plan to stop the Age of Darkness... -
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Starlight by Adrienne Woods
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn the Fifth and final part of the Dragonian Series, eighteen-year-old Elena Watkins and her dragon, the Rubicon, need to find the missing ingredients in order to free her father from Etan...Categorized as:
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Storms of Olympus: Books Seven, Eight & Nine by Eliza Raine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Immortality Trials are getting deadly. With six Trials complete, lives are hanging in the balance and the score couldn’t be tighter. As the stakes get higher and emotions intensify, the heroes have to question what the prize is really worth to them. They all have secrets. They all have goals... -
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Proven by Kristen Day
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe thrilling last installment of the Daughters of the Sea series is the culmination of a breathtaking saga that will steal your heart and enchant your soul. As the Atlantean Games draw near, every Order will descend upon the magical island of Atlantis; resurrecting an ancient tradition and setting in motion a fate determined centuries earlier... -
![Of Kingdoms and Crowns by Cameo Renae]()
Of Kingdoms and Crowns by Cameo Renae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings(* This book is Upper YA. It has some sexual references, torture, language, and gore. Recommended for ages 15+)With the King of Morbeth dead, Roehl seizes control of the kingdom. Capturing the late king's witches and head guards, Roehl sends a message to Calla and Nicolae. Come to Morbeth within twenty days, or they will all be executed... -
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Storm Dragon by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Epic Fantasy Adventure A new threat for the misfits emerges, only this time it might be another dragon. Jason spends his time trying to protect Dragon Haven and understand the dragon misfits now that he has prevented Lachen from using them. He searches for more misfits, but quickly learns he won’t be able to save them all... -
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Fragile Reign by Stacey O'Neale
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook #2 in the award-winning YA fantasy series Mortal Enchantment. Discover a world of elemental powers, courage, duty, sacrifice, forbidden romance and a war for the very elements of life.Rumors of King Taron's weakened powers have left the air court vulnerable. Kalin is desperate to awaken her akasha powers, except she doesn't know how. Tension within the court is at an all-time high... -
![The Return of the Dragon Queen by Farah Oomerbhoy]()
The Return of the Dragon Queen by Farah Oomerbhoy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe epic conclusion of The Avalonia Chronicles is here . . . War is on the horizon. Queen Morgana’s power grows every day, aided by her army and unseen dark forces. Illiador and Eldoren have fallen completely under her reign. There is no one who can stand against her now—except one... -
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A Celtic Legacy by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"A Celitc Legacy" Contains all three parts of the series--"Dark Waters", "Dark Isle", and "Dark Fae". "Right from the beginning this story explodes." Author of the Vicarage Bench Series, Mimi Barbour "Don't expect to be lulled to sleep, this story doesn't stop moving. As fast as it is happening for our protagonist, Quinn, is as fast as Mayer takes us along for the ride...Categorized as:
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![A Painted Goddess by Victor Gischler]()
A Painted Goddess by Victor Gischler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen the gods go to war, who will stand against their divine fury? In the thrilling conclusion to the A Fire Beneath the Skin trilogy, the enchanted kingdom of Helva faces a nightmarish future of endless bloodshed, and Rina Veraiin—a young warrior-duchess armed with mysterious, magical tattoos—must use her fantastic powers to save her home from eternal war... -
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![The Warrior Queen by Emily R. King]()
The Warrior Queen by Emily R. King
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the final volume of The Hundredth Queen Series, Kalinda will risk everything to save the man she loves.Kalinda has brought peace to the Tarachand Empire, at least for now. Bhutas no longer need to hide their gifts. The last of the rebels have been banished. And Prince Ashwin is set to take over as rajah.But for Kalinda, this all came at a great loss. Her childhood home. Her best friend...Categorized as:
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![The Iron Warrior Special Edition by Julie Kagawa]()
The Iron Warrior Special Edition by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Iron Prince—my nephew—betrayed us all. He killed me. Then, I woke up. Waking after a month on the brink of death, Ethan Chase is stunned to learn that the Veil that conceals the fey from human sight was temporarily torn away... -
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Avenging Heart by Desni Dantone
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKris Young wants nothing more than to be a normal girl. Thrust into a life she didn’t ask for, and faced with a future that she does not want, she sets off an adventure that she hopes will lead to her freedom. With her best friend’s life, the future of the Kala-Skotadi war, and her own soul at stake, failure is not an option... -
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Cycle of Fire by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final book in The Cloud Warrior Saga. A year has passed since the last attack, and Marin remains at large. Tan and the elementals know she will not remain that way for much longer. Power builds, and Tan knows that he will have to fight again soon. He is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his precocious—and surprisingly powerful—daughter... -
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Dragon Hero by Eileen Mueller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPraise for Ezaara, Riders of Fire, book 1. ★★★★★ “A great fantasy read.” Dean O’Gorman, actor, Fili the dwarf in The Hobbit ★★★★★ “I could barely breathe for the first 100 pages.” ★★★★★ "I loved this book and Ezaara. Can’t wait for the next one.” ★★★★★ “ The cliff-hangers were killing me.” When a dragon steals Tomaaz’s sister, Ezaara, he discovers dangerous family secrets... -
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Salvaged Soul by Desni Dantone
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLife in paradise isn’t exactly what Kris thought it would be. Treated like a prisoner and forced to keep her romance with Nathan hidden, she struggles to adapt to island life with the Kala. Worse, her specialties are coming in faster than she can control, and she fears the Skotadi within her will soon win the battle for her soul...Categorized as:
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Pillars of Six by Kelly St. Clare
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDarkness crashes over the angry sea. After the bloody skirmish on Pleo, my future is a jumbled mess... -
![Tides of Olympus by Eliza Raine]()
Tides of Olympus by Eliza Raine
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter risking their lives completing the Trials set by Hera, Athena and Artemis, Lyssa and the crew of the Alastor now need to face the twisted imaginations of three more gods and hope they can prevail. With nine Trials still to go any of the four crews are still in with a chance of winning the most coveted thing in Olympus - immortality... -
![The Empire of Empty Wars by S.M. Gaither]()
The Empire of Empty Wars by S.M. Gaither
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDeath. Betrayal. Destruction. This was Alaya's destiny, written in the stars on the night she was born. She should have been killed because of it.She wasn’t.The once crown prince of the highest throne in Sundolia is now the high king, and all of his advisors agree on one thing: He should have destroyed that dangerous Dragon woman when he had the chance.He didn’t... -
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Sunburner by Claire Luana
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo one said being queen was easy... Kai, the newly-crowned queen of Miina, finds her reign threatened by a plague of natural disasters that leave death and destruction in their wake... -
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![Trial by Sorcery by Richard Fierce]()
Trial by Sorcery by Richard Fierce
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDragons can be dangerous … … if you don’t bond with them first. Eldwin wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a Dragon Guard, but not for the glory. With his family dead and their lands dying, the opportunity to join the dragon rider school is all he has. But before Eldwin can bond with a dragon and guard the skies, he must pass three tests to prove his worth...Categorized as:
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The Faerie Guardian, Part II by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNO LONGER AVAILABLE. This novelette now forms Part II of the novel The Faerie Guardian . Guardian trainee Violet Fairdale has officially been suspended for bringing a human into the fae realm. No assignments, no training, and goodbye to that position at the top of the class... -
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Midnight Quest by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJewel Jomadd is not a likely heroine for any tale. She's not a warrior, has no magical abilities, and the only weapon she has is her sharp tongue. To make matters worse, she's blind. Hardly the qualifications for the leading role. Jewel isn't one for borrowing trouble, and she's never left Belthain Castle in her short nineteen years... -
![Into the Fire by Jodi McIsaac]()
Into the Fire by Jodi McIsaac
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCedar McLeod would like nothing more than to return to Tír na nÓg, help rebuild the mythical kingdom, and start a new life for herself and her daughter, Eden. But peace is isn’t what Cedar finds after being reunited with her little girl.Nuala — who kidnapped and terrorized Eden in her previous bid for power—has returned and is making a persuasive claim for the vacant throne... -
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The Iron Traitor Special Edition by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn the real world, when you vanish into thin air for a week, people tend to notice.After his unexpected journey into the lands of the fey, Ethan Chase just wants to get back to normal. Well, as normal as you can be when you see faeries every day of your life. Suddenly the former loner with the bad reputation has someone to try for; his girlfriend, Kenzie... -
![Shadows of Atlantis: Awakening by Mara Powers]()
Shadows of Atlantis: Awakening by Mara Powers
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrigitte is an emissary of nature chosen to renew the treaty between Atlantis and the ancient bloodline of Lemuria. Her sacred betrothal would renew the elemental function of the Crystal Grid that powers the ten kingdoms of Atlantis. But her people are attacked by a storm of shadows, and now she is running for her life... -
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Dragon Rift by Eileen Mueller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRiders of Fire is an award-winning fast-paced fantasy series by multi-award-winning author Eileen Mueller. A captive dragon master. A dangerous rift between mages and riders. And a secret weapon that will tear Dragons ’ Realm apart. When Ezaara’s powerful dragon master, Roberto, is captured by Commander Zens, her world is thrown into turmoil... -
![Disciple of the Lich: Or How I Was Cursed by the Gods and Dropped Into the Abyss! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Necoco]()
Disciple of the Lich: Or How I Was Cursed by the Gods and Dropped Into the Abyss! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Necoco
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn isekai adventure about an ordinary boy taken under the wing of a mysterious undead girl! An ordinary teenager is transported to a fantasy world, accidentally gets on the bad side of the gods, and is dumped in the bottom of the world's deepest dungeon with no skills or magic. Ouch! Once there, he meets a mysterious girl...who happens to be undead...Categorized as:
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![The House of Hades by Eva Pohler]()
The House of Hades by Eva Pohler
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJust when things were looking up for Than and Therese, everything crumbles.Eighteen-year-old Therese Mills has second thoughts about marrying Thanatos when she learns that no god has ever been faithful to his wife... -
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The Portal to Kerberos by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsShe will venture into hell to save the one she loves.After being betrayed by one of their own, Nicole watches helplessly as Blake is snatched into the prison world of Kerberos—along with Medusa’s head, which is the one item they need to stop the Titans from rising again... -
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![The King's Guard by Rae Carson]()
The King's Guard by Rae Carson
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAt fifteen years old, Hector is the youngest squire in the most elite military force in the country. And his first day is disastrous. Everyone assumes the only reason he was recruited is his close personal association with King Alejandro, not because he's really earned it... -
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Burn by Penelope Fletcher
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSomething deadly lurks beneath the surface of Marina's skin, a wildness, a magickal creature born from fire and ice. After crossing dimensions to the fiery land of dragons, where not only is she a princess, but descendant from one of the most powerful dragons in existence, Marina has chosen to enter the tournamnet Aver to win the Frost Wreath... -
![The Portal to Kerberos by Michelle Madow]()
The Portal to Kerberos by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsShe will venture into hell to save the one she loves.After being betrayed by one of their own, Nicole watches helplessly as Blake is snatched into the prison world of Kerberos—along with Medusa’s head, which is the one item they need to stop the Titans from rising again... -
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Challenge of Hades by Eva Pohler
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThanatos and Therese's love story continues in the second book of this epic young adult series by USA Today bestselling author Eva Pohler.Ten agonizing months have gone by since Therese faced off against her parents' murderer at Mount Olympus, and she suspects Thanatos's absence is meant to send her a message: go on with your life... -
![Challenge of Hades by Eva Pohler]()
Challenge of Hades by Eva Pohler
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThanatos and Therese's love story continues in the second book of this epic young adult series by USA Today bestselling author Eva Pohler.Ten agonizing months have gone by since Therese faced off against her parents' murderer at Mount Olympus, and she suspects Thanatos's absence is meant to send her a message: go on with your life... -
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Vortex Visions by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA desperate princess, a magical traveler, and a watch that binds them together with the fate of a dying world.Vi Solaris is the heir to an Empire she’s barely seen. Her parents sacrificed a life with her to quell a rebellion and secure peace with a political alliance. Now, three years past when her wardship should’ve ended, Vi will do anything to be reunited with her family...
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