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The Burning Witch by Delemhach
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA young woman navigates a web of politics, assassination attempts, and romance in the first book of a new series set in the world of the House Witch trilogy.Katarina Ashowan was not made for courtly life. Sure, her father is the famous house witch of Daxaria so she was raised among majestic castles, proper manners, and royal expectations...Categorized as:
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Legend by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 20 ratings“Are you ready to go home?” Over the course of eight years, Cyrus Davidon has become the greatest warrior in Arkaria. He has fought and beaten armies, dragons, monsters and gods. He's been elected to lead the greatest guild in the land – Sanctuary – and watched that guild fall at the hands of his enemies... -
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsQuinn is a loyal soldier of Farset, willing to risk her life on behalf of her country and squad. So, when a fellow soldier volunteers for a dangerous mission, Quinn joins him. Their assignment is to investigate the nightly disappearance of the twelve royal princesses, a mystery none have solved as those who attempt it vanish...Categorized as:
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Heretic by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life, or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary... -
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The Turquoise Queen by Pedro Urvi
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA great danger has arisen in the north of the realm. Soldiers and Magi cannot defeat it. Will the Snow Panthers be able to?While Lasgol and his comrades carry out their duties as Rangers, a shadowy danger gathers strength in the Frozen Territories and threatens the kingdom. Thoran sends his Ice Magi and his armies to fight against it...Categorized as:
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El Rey del Oeste: by Pedro Urvi, Sarima
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings�Pueden un pu�ado de Guardabosques decantar el destino de un reino?Lasgol y sus compa�eros se encuentran inmersos en sus misiones como Guardabosques Especialistas y las situaciones y problemas a los que se enfrentan son mucho mayores de lo que imaginaban.La guerra civil en Norghan se intensifica... -
Master by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life, or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary.A death in their midst has thrown the guild of Sanctuary into chaos... -
Rise of the Fae by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDarkness rises. But so do I. The false queen has taken everything from me. My throne, my people, and worst of all, my mate. Her dark curse has stolen Tarron’s mind and compels him to try kill me.I’ll do anything to cure him and stop her. When a prophecy tells me to go find the Dragon Bloods, I know I’ll be walking into a deadly situation. It won’t stop me... -
Warlord by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary... -
The Spell by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe thrilling GRAND FINALE of the Spellshadow...Categorized as:
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Unseen by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHaving found the true power of her blade, Imogen must use it to protect her people.After preventing her brother from taking the power of the Porapeth and becoming the very thing her people have defended against, Imogen now chases him, believing he can still be saved.When a dangerous creature not seen in centuries emerges and begins to hunt those with magic, Imogen fears her brother responsible... -
Pipe of Wings by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan Amel turn old friends into new allies?Tricked and forced to do the will of the new Prince of Baojang, Amel returns to the Dominion. But things have changed in her homeland... -
A Blade and a Ring by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGavin must stop a man who shares his training and abilities.Gavin has left the only friends he’d ever made to study his El’aras magic. Though he may share their heritage, he quickly learns that he’s not El’aras.When an attack targets them, and has the ability to counter any El’aras ability, Gavin is all that prevents certain devastation... -
Crusader by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. Cyrus Davidon finds himself far from his home in Sanctuary, in the land of Luukessia, a place divided and deep in turmoil... -
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The Stone Wolf by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new magic threatens to destroy Gavin—or change him forever.Gavin has secured the city, preventing the deadly Fates from bringing their terrible sorcery back to Yoran, but Tristan remains at large. Their fight had been a test, and Gavin knows he can’t fail the next one.When a strange attack pushes him to reveal the depths of his magic, Gavin knows Tristan has returned to finish what he started... -
Bright Hopes by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOnly Amel knows the truth.With a grievous head injury, even Amel can’t really trust her own memories, but what she thought she saw feels very real and if it’s true, it will change everything. On top of that, someone is hunting Lightbringers and Amel and her friends are swept up in the hunt... -
The Golden Princess: A Retelling of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsExiled from her old life as the daughter of a vizier, Zaria still grieves the lost friends of her childhood. She’s grown accustomed to her new role as a servant, though—up until the day she stumbles on the fabled lost cave of treasures.The wealth inside is enough to transform anyone’s life, but Zaria isn’t the first to find it... -
Tongue Eater by John Bierce
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKanderon Crux has fallen.The traitors who brought the powerful sphinx down have fled with plagues and other magical weapons stolen from Skyhold's Vault, intending to use them against the Havath Dominion, no matter the cost to the rest of the Ithonian continent. Havath teeters on the edge of collapse after their failed invasion of Skyhold, and the nations and monsters of Ithos circle like vultures...Categorized as:
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Crown of Strength by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsVerene and Darius should be celebrating their greatest triumph, but instead they’re left with heavy responsibilities and too many questions. As they dig deeper for the truth, they discover a threat beyond any they could have imagined.With enemies both within and without, even the Academy isn’t a safe haven from the looming threat... -
A Tale of Beauty and Beast: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsPrincess Sophia has helped her twin sister Lily save the duchy of Marin. But now Sophie faces an even greater threat when she sets out to free the cursed kingdom of Palinar from its beastly prince. Alone, and with danger on every side, Sophie must navigate a magical castle and its even more mysterious master to discover the secret to breaking the curse... -
Fated in Darkness by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. In the underground city of Saekaj Sovar, a tyrant sits up the throne. For too long, he has ruled the fates of the dark elven people without mercy or challenge... -
The Executioner's Blade by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExecutioners have never cared about the magic that lurks within the kingdom. Finn can no longer ignore it.Finn has grown into the role of executioner, taking on more responsibility with each passing year. After thwarting another plot against the kingdom, he’s developed a reputation—and the attention that comes with it...Categorized as:
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Heartfire by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the epic conclusion to the Mage Chronicles series, Alyx Egalion and her friends must find a way to defeat the most powerful mage alive before he destroys everything they hold dear. Shakar's influence is spreading, his darkness descending on Rionn and Tregaya like a shroud. The Mage Council is cowering in Carhall...Categorized as:
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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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Forsaken (The Seer's Apprentice, The Pearl Dragon, and The Devoted Ghost) by Rachel M. Humphrey-D'aigle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsForsaken, Book Eight in the Fated Saga. Jae Mochrie is Juliska Blackwell’s prisoner. She’s tasked him with a simple request… one he refuses to give in to. The price for his defiance is exactly what he expects. But he sees an out… a possible solution, at least a temporary solution. One that might give him more time... -
Unknown by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsImogen is something more than the First of the Blade. Now she must understand it.Having thwarted a Porapeth plan, Imogen struggles to understand the gift that Benji gave her. She has knowledge that she could never have imagined, but for her to lead, she needs understanding.When Imogen finds herself chasing after her brother once again, she isn't sure what he's after... -
The Missing Orc by Robyn Wideman, Shannon Wideman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere are no places we won't go to find our friend!Jack and the rest of the Misfits have defeated the Quarnon, but in the epic final battle Stann goes missing. When an ancient portal is discover, Stann's pet bear senses that he is on the other side of the portal... -
Derring-Do for Beginners by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFriends by chance--or is it fate? Damian Raske and Jullanar Thistlethwaite are about as different as can be. Damian is a young swordsman, dreaming of being the best in the world, hardly aware of what lies beyond the outskirts of his city, let alone that there is a great empire on the other side of the horizon...Categorized as:
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The Second Siege by Henry H. Neff
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Tapestry series continues to weave threads of fantasy, mythology, science fiction, and mystery into a wholly original adventure that appeals to fans of everything from Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings to The X-Men. Genre-blending and fully illustrated, The Tapestry novels have caught the attention of middle-grade and young adult readers alike—and the series is only getting bigger...Categorized as:
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Champion by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. As the war heats up in Arkaria, Vara is forced to flee after an ancient order of skilled assassins infiltrates Sanctuary and targets her... -
Seeds of Glory and Ruin by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCadence and her sister possess the seeds of glory and ruin—or so their father always insisted. Cadence never understood what he meant until Airlie’s seed of power is activated, turning her into the most powerful mage in generations. Despite knowing it must mean her own dormant seed is much more malevolent, Cadence is swept away to the distant Mage’s Guild in her sister’s wake... -
Sanctuary Tales by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. The guild of Sanctuary is replete with an amazing cast of adventurers, wanderers and rogues... -
Dire Quest by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan the Dominion find allies? With the Dominion so divided that no easy peace can come, Amel is sent on a dire mission to find outside allies. But Amel doesn’t speak the language and her powerful allies are far away...Categorized as:
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The Dreamer's Curse by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith an un-cursed prince and king back on the throne, Sevana goes back to her usual routine without worry. But her peaceful days don’t last for long. A hunter from a small northern village comes to her, pleading for help. The people in his village are disappearing during the night, transported great distances in their sleep, and they don’t know why...Categorized as:
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The Fates of Yoran by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen the Fates attack Yoran, the Chain Breaker must fight back.After establishing an uneasy truce with the constables, Gavin has settled in Yoran to offer protection to his friends and the remaining magical element in the city.When a job reveals a dangerous new threat in the city, Gavin must take action. This time the target isn’t Gavin, but the city itself... -
The Water Ruptures by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Disciples of the Draasin Lord have again been defeated, yet a traitor remains within Terndahl. The Inquisitors have come, and their presence has everyone on edge.With the help of the Keystone, Tolan has discovered the ability to shape each of the element bonds. Now that he’s passed testing to the second level at the Academy, he finally feels as if he belongs...Categorized as:
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Embrace, Book Three in the Fated Saga Fantasy Series by Rachel M. Humphrey-D'aigle
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmbrace A Magical Destiny, the Fated Saga Contemporary Fantasy Adventure Series.Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and your partners in crime the closest of all...In the land of the Goblin King, magic is strictly forbidden! Nevertheless, this does not stop Colin Jacoby from using the Magicante as a smoke screen while he searches for his missing dream girl, Catrina Flummer...Categorized as:
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Goodbye by Jim Butcher
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMicrofiction #3Concurrent with the end of Changes and contains RADIOACTIVE-LEVEL SPOILERS for Changes and Ghost Story...Categorized as:
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War Hour by Lauren Loscig
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen powers are earned and not born, who shall wield them?Lysta lives in constant fear of Trialing, a deadly test that bestows an ability upon its victors, but only after pushing their mental and physical limits... -
The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSet in the bestselling world of The Chronicles of Elantra, THE EMPEROR'S WOLVES is a prequel spin-off based on a fan-favorite character, and broadens the beloved fantasy world with another action-packed tale of intrigue and magic.As an orphan scrounging in the lawless slums, young Severn Handred didn't have the luxury of believing in anything beyond his own survival... -
Jinx's Fire by Sage Blackwood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes you have to step off the path to get where you’re going. In the Urwald, that could lead to being eaten. But Jinx has to do something, and fast: the forest is under attack, and its magic is fading.Jinx must travel to the corners of the Urwald to convince all its inhabitants—people, trees, and monsters—to work together to defend their homeland... -
The Fae Artifactor by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPeople really have to stop kidnapping her…. Sevana has quite enough on her plate, what with her wonky magical core still spastically melting or exploding things on her. She has every intention of seeking professional help, if such a thing exists, but is stopped before she can even go back home. That is to say, she’s kidnapped. AGAIN...Categorized as:
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Ghosts of Sanctuary by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter a thousand years, Cyrus Davidon returns to Reikonos, only to find things are not as he has left them. Hope has fled, and things appear darker than ever. Surrounded by old friends who have come with him and meeting new allies, Cyrus must confront the dark forces that hold his home city in their grip... -
The Chain by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlex and his comrades might have escaped the Head's clutches, but where are they...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...Categorized as:
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Jinx's Magic by Sage Blackwood
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJinx knows he can do magic. But he doesn't know why he's being stalked by a werewolf with a notebook, why the trees are starting to take back the only safe paths through the Urwald, or why the elves think Jinx and the evil Bonemaster are somehow connected... -
Between Wrath and Mercy by Jess Wisecup
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA mother will do anything to save her child, no matter the cost.After her daughter is kidnapped, Emmeline Highclere—a thirty-four-year-old mother living in isolation with memories and grief her only companion—must do everything in her limited power and divine abilities to get the girl back... -
Thy Father's Shadow by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life, or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. In the depths of the dark elven homeland of Saekaj Sovar, Terian Lepos returns home after a long estrangement from his family... -
Warring Promises by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPromises are great - until you have to choose which ones to honor.With a friend kidnapped by the Dusk Covenent and urgent messages to deliver to the Dominar, it looks like Amel will be forced to choose between loyalties again - until her friends' choices take the decision out of her hands. Now, she has to follow ancient prophecies to a place of power or risk losing all of them to her enemies... -
The Order Returns by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe arrival of a dangerous sorcerer forces Gavin to confront his past.As Gavin works with the El’aras to master his connection to the ring, he learns of an El’aras prophecy that speaks of the Shard and a Champion.One must destroy the other...
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