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The Red Winter by Henry H. Neff
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn inventive and action-packed mix of fantasy, science fiction, and mythology, all in a realistic contemporary setting. Rowan has won a battle, but not the war. With proper allies, Rowan’s armies could storm the demon stronghold, capture its ruler, and end the reign of demonkind. But while nations clash, a greater struggle lies elsewhere...Categorized as:
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![Daughter of the Dragon by Alicia Montgomery]()
Daughter of the Dragon by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat's a girl to do when her heart gets broken? Fly halfway across the world, and hope digging for mummies will help her forget. At least that's what Deedee Creed does. But then a fierce sand storm sweeps her up and sends her straight into the bed of a hot prince... -
![A Fated Bond by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Fated Bond by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMagic, dragons, elves, and vampires are my new normal. At any point, I might get attacked by an angry book, be on the shit-list for forgetting to hook up my battle bear’s keg, or get called to investigate a gruesome magical murder.And how cool is that?Well… the investigating part, not so much the murder... -
![Harry Potter: the Creature Vault by Jody Revenson]()
Harry Potter: the Creature Vault by Jody Revenson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDementors and House-elves, merpeople and Chinese Fireball Dragons—these are just a few of the magical creatures and frightening monsters populating J. K. Rowling's wizarding world. Harry Potter: The Creature Vault is a fascinating look at how this menagerie was brought to life for the blockbuster Harry Potter film series... -
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![Champion of the Titan Games by Brandon Mull]()
Champion of the Titan Games by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWho will win the battle between Dragons and Giants?As the war with the dragons intensifies, all eyes are turning to Titan Valley for help. A dragon sanctuary unlike any of the others, this one is home to enslaved dragons ruled by the powerful Giant Queen, one of the five monarchs of the magical world... -
![Dragonwatch, Book 3: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull]()
Dragonwatch, Book 3: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsCursed by the Key of Forgetting, Seth has lost all memory of his past—his relationships, his experiences, and who he really is. For now he will align with his new mentor, Ronodin, the dark unicorn, who takes him to the Phantom Isle, the secret gateway to the Under Realm. Though Seth is not formally a prisoner, Ronodin wants to use him and his shadow charmer powers for his own dark ends... -
![Pegasus and the New Olympians by Kate O'Hearn]()
Pegasus and the New Olympians by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen reports reach Olympus of a Pegasus 'double' sighted on Earth, suspicions are aroused. Emily and Pegasus must fly back to her world where they discover a sinister conspiracy that will pit Olympian against human in a war involving friends and enemies on either side... -
![Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull]()
Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWar has come to the dragon sanctuaries of the world and nowhere is the danger more intense than at Wyrmroost. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Armed with information from a new ally Ronodin, the dark unicorn, Celebrant seeks a legendary talisman the dominion stone... -
![Oh, Come All Ye Dragons by Kim McDougall]()
Oh, Come All Ye Dragons by Kim McDougall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Inbetween is full of magic, monsters and marauders. But it’s also full of booty, if you know where to look. And Between the Green Reclamation Services knows just where to find those resources that are so scarce and valuable in the post- Flood-War era. But when dragons nest on a valuable copper reclamation site, who do they call? Kyra Greene. No pest too large or too small...Categorized as:
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![Dragonwatch by Brandon Mull]()
Dragonwatch by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsIn the hidden dragon sanctuary of Wyrmroost, Celebrant the Just, King of the Dragons, plots his revenge. He has long seen the sanctuaries as prisons, and he wants nothing more than to overthrow his captors and return the world to the Age of Dragons, when he and his kind ruled and reigned without borders. The time has come to break free and reclaim his power... -
![Return of the Dragon Slayers by Brandon Mull]()
Return of the Dragon Slayers by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe magical world teeters on the brink of collapse. The Dragon King, Celebrant, has united the dragons into a vengeful army, and only a final artifact stands in the way of them unleashing their fury against humankind. With established allegiances shifting under the strain, Seth and Kendra find themselves in desperate need of new allies... -
![Krakens and Lies by Tui T. Sutherland, Kari Sutherland]()
Krakens and Lies by Tui T. Sutherland, Kari Sutherland
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Menagerie trilogy comes to a fantastic conclusion in Krakens and Lies, the third magical and mysterious adventure from Tui Sutherland (New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series) and Kari Sutherland. Young readers who love mythological creatures and series like Fablehaven, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and Spirit Animals won't want to miss the Menagerie... -
![Jae & Fendellen by Shae Geary, Audrey Faye]()
Jae & Fendellen by Shae Geary, Audrey Faye
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA healer and a dragon queen. They’re meant for each other—and for so much more. A baby, abandoned on a harsh slope to die. She grew into a healer, but she can’t grow out of the thing that keeps her from being entirely human. An ice-blue dragon who will one day be queen. Self-confident, and beloved, but there has always been a hole inside her that nothing can fill... -
![Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus by Kate O'Hearn]()
Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsReborn as the Flame of Olympus, Emily must embrace her new powers and responsibilities. But all she wants is to return to her world, where her father remains a prisoner of the sinister government agency, the CRU... -
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![Stoneskin Dragon by Zoe Chant]()
Stoneskin Dragon by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe has days to live.Dragon shifter Reive is dying. After a fight with a gargoyle to save his clan, his poisoned body is painfully turning to stone. His only hope: an ancient book that promises a cure.And the librarian who can help him find it.She's a monster.All her life Jess has feared and hated her gargoyle shifter form. She would give anything to be fully human.Now she might have a way... -
![Dragon Oracle by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Oracle by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Rebellion has several battle victories under its belt, but although Desiree Black is credited for the war’s turn, she still has one goal—freeing her parents from the Spirit King’s grip. The problem is that the magic clouding her parents’ allegiance is all-powerful, and no record exists of a successful attempt to break the Mind Trap... -
![WarMage: Night Riders by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
WarMage: Night Riders by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe clock is ticking for Raven and her friends and things are only going to get worse before they get better.Will the vision from the Keeper monks’ magical gardens give Raven the edge?The search is on for a spell in the Valley of Keepers, while everyone else tries to keep things running smoothly back home. Easier said than done.But Raven Alby is a war mage and she never needed things to be easy... -
![Fury of Aggression by Coreene Callahan]()
Fury of Aggression by Coreene Callahan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReturn to the exhilarating—and ruthless—world of Coreene Callahan’s Dragonfury Series as the threat of war rises, new enemies emerge, and unlikely alliances are forged…Down on her luck, Theodora Rutledge does the one thing she promised herself she never would—return home to Seattle. As a single mom, she needs a job fast to put a roof over her three-year-old’s head... -
![Pride by Alex Raizman]()
Pride by Alex Raizman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTira’s dinosaurs now have foes that can match their might.The Amedian’s betrayal has rocked the world, and the revelation of their ultimate weapon nearly spelled Tira’s doom. As the last surviving dungeon in the kingdom, Tira now finds herself overrun by adventurers and soldiers looking to increase their strength for the coming war.She barely has time to deal with that, however... -
![Alonia & Trift by Shae Geary, Audrey Faye]()
Alonia & Trift by Shae Geary, Audrey Faye
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes being silly can be deadly serious. Alonia is the kind of elf who wears a pretty dress to go gathering in the forest just because it makes her happy. And it seems to work. It gathers her a dragon, one who likes to be silly and moon over cute boys just like she does. Which is all fine and good until they turn the weapon’s master’s sword into… well, I can’t tell you... -
![Forgotten Silence by Quinn Loftis]()
Forgotten Silence by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFilthy. Disgusting. Unworthy trash. The same thoughts keep swirling in Sally's mind. She's broken and no one can fix her--not her friends, try as they might, and not her beautiful mate... -
![WarMage: Unrelenting by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
WarMage: Unrelenting by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaven Alby is graduating from her first year at Fowler Academy. There are parties and dates with William and a long summer with friends, just like any other teenager with a large dragon.Until a letter arrives from her grandfather.Magic is returning to Brighton. But not everyone is ready to handle it.It’s a race against the fear spreading through Lomberdoon... -
![Shadow Sworn by Jess Mountifield]()
Shadow Sworn by Jess Mountifield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll things come to an end.Hiding in the shadows works for Aella and her dragon for a while, but dragons grow.With the world still in the dark about the existence of anything mythical, Aella must try and keep out of sight. But she’s living in one of the busiest cities in the world... -
![Restoring the Broken by Emilia Hartley]()
Restoring the Broken by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNobody with any sense goes looking for true love in a bar, but then nobody has ever accused Erik Beck of having any sense, either.Maybe that’s why Erik spends his evenings tossing back enough alcohol to numb the monstrous dragon he inherited from his twin—the twin he starved of life when he was still in his mother’s womb... -
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![Cin d'Rella and the Golden Apple by S.J. West]()
Cin d'Rella and the Golden Apple by S.J. West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhile Cin tries to help Coltan with the new reality of his life, a host of surprising complications crop up which take them both on a journey of self-discovery. With the help of a mysterious ally, Cin and her friends embark upon a quest to find a magical object known as the golden apple. It’s said that whoever possesses the apple is granted one wish... -
![Dragon Gods by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Gods by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLoyalty will bind them together—or tear them apart. Nightfall still holds Alveria in its grip. Terrifying ghosts continue to haunt the stricken kingdom, while crops wither in the fields from lack of sunlight. If the light doesn’t return soon, thousands will starve. But a worse fate awaits the Untameables... -
![Deja Blue by Julie Cassar]()
Deja Blue by Julie Cassar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRuby's back with her fairy friends and this time, she stumbles upon some of the mysteries of the Water Court. Now, being pursued by an unknown force, Ruby's fairy friends step in to protect her. However, trouble seems to follow Ruby around every corner and even her fairy guardians need to call in reinforcements.. -
![Dragon Deep by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Deep by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo achieve victory, Dez must risk everything they’ve fought for—and everyone she loves.The defeat of the Spirit King’s armies revealed his true plan to overthrow the Creator Goddess and claim her power. But the Spirit King isn’t about to go down without a fight. Now, with forces depleted from their successful campaign, Desiree Black will lead a weary Rebellion company into the Ancient Deeps... -
![Dragon Family by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Family by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe only way to save Alveria is to end the war—by any means necessary. After horrendous losses among their ranks, the Untameables are still reeling, none more than Laini Unclaimed. The battles against the forces of Hel have stripped Laini of those she loves most... -
![Earth Bound by Jess Mountifield]()
Earth Bound by Jess Mountifield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho is hunting who?With the Sanctuary under threat and the agency showing they’ll stop at nothing to detain mythicals and disappear them, Aella finds herself on the front lines once more. But this time the whole world is watching.Up against an agency director who appears to have unlimited resources and no hesitation in doctoring film and lying to make Aella look bad, she must be above reproach... -
![Unspoken by Amber Lynn Natusch]()
Unspoken by Amber Lynn Natusch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe hunters become the hunted… With the Underworld still in chaos, Hades, King of the Dead, can’t return home. His traitorous wife, Persephone, remains on the loose—and she’s not the only one. Many of the souls that Khara unwittingly released from the Oudeis have not been accounted for, including former gods, and neither have some of her father’s minions... -
![The Perfect Cup by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
The Perfect Cup by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome things are better off lost and some mysteries shouldn’t be solved. When Tristan receives a cryptic message requesting help, he and Simon must come to the aid of Quan of the White Phoenix. Someone has stolen the Holy Grail and the Order of Calyx--the group tasked with keeping it safe from abuse, and humanity is looking at the Golden Circle... -
![A Reign of Thieves by Kate Avery Ellison]()
A Reign of Thieves by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrace yourselves for book 7 in the beloved Kingmakers' War series! In the north, Briand struggles to hold her ground as thief-queen against slavers and other threats in the wretched city of Gillspin. Meanwhile, her reputation grows as more and more misfits and orphans flock to join her alter ego, the Scarlet Blade... -
![Hidden Dragon by Harmony Raines]()
Hidden Dragon by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s been hidden away for centuries. Now he intends to claim her heart. Finally, she’s here. He can feel her, she stirs his blood, stirs him into consciousness. His time is in the past, but his mate is in the present and together they will build their future. Doran can’t remember anything about his past, it’s lost, his memories blocked... -
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![Blueblood Dragon by Amelia Jade]()
Blueblood Dragon by Amelia Jade
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDragon shifter Ferro formed the Dragon Council to keep his kind in check. Now the Council has gone quiet, and chaos is returning. Ferro would prefer to stay uninvolved, but he has no choice and must seek them out. As the father of all dragon shifters, Ferro has long since come to accept that he will live alone, as there are no other beings on the planet with a lifespan as long as his... -
![Change: A Lacey Hannigan Novel by Elaine Pierson]()
Change: A Lacey Hannigan Novel by Elaine Pierson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChange is the second book in The Lacey Hannigan trilogy. Eighteen year old Lacey Hannigan always thought her human life was hard and unfair, but now that she is no longer human, her life is about to get a whole lot harder... -
![The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody]()
The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA New York Times bestseller! A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Woods in this “wholesome, delightful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), and cheeky middle grade fantasy debut—perfect for fans of Nevermoor and How to Train Your Dragon.The last thing Barclay Thorne ever wanted was an adventure... -
![Lucifer's Fate by Skye Wilson, Roxie Ray]()
Lucifer's Fate by Skye Wilson, Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI crowned her queen and lost everything. I gave everything to protect Evie from Heaven. And I won. Michael can torture me for eternity. But he will never touch her. Evie is safe in Hell while I am bound in Heaven. But my queen is stronger than the angels know. I will not be left here forever, and when we are reunited, Heaven will quake... -
![Single Daddy Dragon by Harmony Raines]()
Single Daddy Dragon by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDragons! Alex has a problem. He's on the run, although he's not sure who from. After a panicked phone call from Archie's mom, Kim, he gathers up the baby and hits the road, heading for Bear Creek. But when he arrives there is no sign of Kim. However, there are signs of other dragons. Particularly one special dragon, his mate, Sapphire... -
![Hellhound Blues: A Brew & Chew Adventure by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Hellhound Blues: A Brew & Chew Adventure by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA hungry hellhound is a dangerous hellhound. When the bond Peaches shares with Simon is interrupted, Peaches knows something is wrong. He must locate Simon before his body begins to expand. With nowhere to turn, Peaches visits their new next-door neighbor, Cecelia, an eight-year-old ice mage, and Tristan’s new apprentice... -
![Lucky Bear by Harmony Raines]()
Lucky Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Second Chance Shifter Romance Ruth is new in town. After spending years raising her siblings, she is now fulfilling her own ambitions. Training to be a teacher was the best thing she ever did, right alongside moving to Bear Creek. Sure, she’d like a man to share her life with, but if that doesn’t pan out, she is content to be alone... -
![Unceasing by W.J. May]()
Unceasing by W.J. May
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe will fight for what is hers. When their sanctuary suddenly becomes a prison, Katerina and the gang must work together to save not only themselves, but everyone else in the remote, alpine retreat. Secrets are revealed and new identities are discovered as the princess delves into her past, uncovering things she never thought possible. Awakening a hidden power buried within... -
![Vixen by Finley Aaron]()
Vixen by Finley Aaron
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYears ago, a dragon named Ion nearly killed Zilpha’s father. Everything Zilpha has heard about Ion says he is cunning, deceptive, and never to be trusted. When Zilpha meets Ion, she learns there is far more to his story than anyone realizes. He knows things about dragon history and dragon powers that no one in her family knows...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Dragons by Nina Walker]()
Crown of Dragons by Nina Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe normal world is an illusion. Separated from other realms by a thin layer of powerful magic, humans are protected from the fae and dragons, the ghosts and warlocks, and an unfurling evil. Khali Elliot is a princess —of sorts. She wasn’t born royal and yet she’s destined to become queen... -
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![Dragon Untameable by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Untameable by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Alveria is plunged into a pitch-black darkness, can a dragon-shifter labelled as "Untameable" and the dragon-hunter sent to kill her, bond together to save their world? Laini Unclaimed, a maid at the Alveria Palace, thought supervising a kid's birthday party of young dragons was going to be the hardest part of her day... -
![Order of the Dragonbonded: Book of Air by J.D. Hart]()
Order of the Dragonbonded: Book of Air by J.D. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing bonded to a peevish adolescent wyvern can be pretty irritating, and Conner Stonefield wants nothing more than to ditch his dragon and get back to his simple life. But he soon discovers that the dragon may be the only one on his side... -
![The Scent of Legacy by Drina Steinberg]()
The Scent of Legacy by Drina Steinberg
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHave you ever wondered if a dream is not just a dream? If a memory is more than a memory? Whether everyone is the master of their own fate, or everyone’s destiny is written in the stars? Have you ever had the feeling that there are no coincidences and that losing one’s mind is just a way of hiding the truth? Would you dare to explore the secrets the origin of our blood holds? The Scent of... -
![Winged Solution by Roxanne Witherell]()
Winged Solution by Roxanne Witherell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBurn me once, shame on you. Burn me twice ... shame on me.Braelynn Summers had one experience with a shifter and it left her in a coma for three weeks, waking up a sex crazed freak. After three years of living in pain she does the one thing she never expected to do, give in and look to a shifter to satisfy her intense sexual urges.Time is running out for Ronan Styles... -
![Secrecy: Year One by Amabel Daniels]()
Secrecy: Year One by Amabel Daniels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBefore Layla Holden can start her freshman year at Coltin High, she receives an unexpected invitation to attend a private school she’s never heard of. She doesn’t hesitate to accept, eager to escape the close-minded small town where she’s been taunted and teased for seeing otherworldly creatures. Anywhere has to be better than home...Categorized as:
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![Dragon's Justice 3 by Bruce Sentar]()
Dragon's Justice 3 by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZach is on the hunt for Morgana, who’s hidden herself in Sentarshaden, the secret city of paranormals.The elven city is celebrating the time of rebirth and nurturing their root trees.His secret is slipping, and he sees just what is in store for him as a green dragon becomes known to the city. The new dragon is both revered and hunted...
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