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Mother of Learning 1 by Domagoj Kurmaić, Nobody103
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsZorian Kazinski has all the time in the world to get stronger, and he plans on taking full advantage of it.A teenage mage of humble birth and slightly above-average skill, Zorian is attending his third year of education at Cyoria's magical academy...Categorized as:
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![World-Tree's End by E.A. Hooper]()
World-Tree's End by E.A. Hooper
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOld Man Vincent is heading for the top of the World-Tree and beyond in the final installment of the World-Tree Trilogy. To get there, he's going to have to overcome titan-sized bosses, strange new worlds, an army of angels, and a seemingly invincible final boss. And yes, he's looking forward to the challenge... -
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System Function by Tom Larcombe
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor Marc and his party, their current quest seems to drag on and on. Clearing the Labyrinth, defeating Circe, destroying Medusa, and more have become a grind. The main factor that keeps them going is that Zeus is keeping his promise by helping their levels shoot up.Meanwhile, Marc's Safe Zone, Any Port, and the accompanying Safe Zone network continue expanding and growing... -
![Kelos: Spring by Harmony Raines]()
Kelos: Spring by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHis mate is on the run. His dragon will do whatever it takes to protect her...Will their love survive?Dragon shifter, Kelos, has lived a solitary life. When he finally decides to settle down in Bear Creek the last thing he expects is to find his true mate. After all, he’s waited centuries for her.It’s love, and lust, at first sight...Categorized as:
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![Going Rogue by Drew Hayes]()
Going Rogue by Drew Hayes
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAdventuring is a costly affair, and while the tolls are often paid in blood, gold can drain away just as quickly. The party’s trek out of Solium and across the lands of Alcatham has left them with only a handful of gold between them. Fortunately, they have drawn near Camnarael, Alcatham’s capital, where all manner of quests--and rewards--await. But all is not as expected in the capital... -
![Anything by Dakota Krout, Christian J. Gilliland]()
Anything by Dakota Krout, Christian J. Gilliland
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn ever-expanding desert. A centuries-old curse. Enough power to change Anything. Luke is a straightforward man. There are only a few things he wants in life: levels, things to fight to gain levels, and finding Cookie so he can fight things more efficiently. Well, better armor might be nice. Yet, the other members of his team are ready for some relaxation and fun in the sun...Categorized as:
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![The Path of Ascension 4 by C. Mantis]()
The Path of Ascension 4 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAfter participating in the Empire's vassal war, Matt, Liz, and Aster now have a fire nipping after their heels. Or rather, their new manager, Luna. And she demands their best at all times, or she will drive them off The Path of Ascension...Categorized as:
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![Summoner School 2: A Reverse Portal Fantasy by Eric Vall]()
Summoner School 2: A Reverse Portal Fantasy by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAndrew is rising in the class rankings at Magia Schola, but his studies are the least of his problems.A war is brewing between the rival magical factions, and he is going to be on the front lines when fighting inevitably breaks out. Andrew has promise as a summoner, but he’s just a freshman... -
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Fused by J.L. Mullins
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world reclaims all things. Humanity thrives within their ever-dying cities. Mages and Archons devote their lives to create the only path forward.Tala is finally able to test the edges of her ever growing capacities among a group of peers. Hungry for ascension, she pushes boundaries she once deemed unbreakable, and already Tala has set her sights on advancing further in her power and skills... -
![Siege Tactics by Drew Hayes]()
Siege Tactics by Drew Hayes
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPutting the Grand Quest behind them, the party rides onward in search of answers...Categorized as:
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Saviors by Brian J. Nordon
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe first semester is ending. It’s time to take on the Tower! The excursion was a mess. Sal’s trust in his team is at rock bottom from the actions of another in the final fight. He now needs to enter the Tower and fight demons with the same person that betrayed him...Categorized as:
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Alt System by Tom Larcombe
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith Earth's acclimatization year ticking away, Marc and his party share the desire to grow stronger. Based on their previous experiences, they theorize where they might find spawns that would be powerful enough to give them good experience, then head out to prove their theory. Along the way they discover another fairly large Safe Zone with a population of hundreds of people... -
![System Shift by Tom Larcombe]()
System Shift by Tom Larcombe
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMarc and his party are seeking the sarcophagus that they were sent on a quest to find, only to discover that it is now protected by far more than just the Guardian they'd been told would await them.When they return to Any Port, Marc discovers that Bastet's obsession with Beggar has reached new heights, forcing Beggar and Marc into taking action to foil Bastet's plan to kidnap the raccoon...Categorized as:
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![Into the Maelstrom by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle]()
Into the Maelstrom by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHundreds in the Valley and in Craigston have died at the hands of ex-Arcadian guards who have made camp south of the Heights. They are the remnants of the evil Adrien hired and trained to be just as cold and ruthless as he was. Arryn has hunted them down, planning to end their terror. The problem? She’s not the only one searching for them, and her problem has just gotten much bigger...Categorized as:
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![The Deceiver by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle]()
The Deceiver by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Trust me, Cathillian. Believe me when I say that I will rip that bitch limb from limb. She will pay for every life lost on the battlefield." "Don't stop until you do." Scarlett has just made the biggest mistake she possibly could have: Declaring war on the Dark Forest. Arryn has let her go for far too long...Categorized as:
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![The Damned by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle]()
The Damned by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings-- A dark smile crossed her face as she stalked closer. "I told you I'd come back for you. I imagine you now have a pretty good idea of what death looks like. You're staring right at her." --Arryn is doing all she can to prepare for the war to come, including paying a visit to an old friend...Categorized as:
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![Quest Academy: Legacies by Brian J. Nordon]()
Quest Academy: Legacies by Brian J. Nordon
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe first semester is over. It’s time to return to Silver Sanctuary! After killing an Obsidian Hulker in the Tower, Sal has been named as the top ranked Savior in his year at Quest Academy. He’s been granted a special invitation from the President of the Hunter Bureau to attend an exclusive Gala during the break...Categorized as:
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![The Grand Game by Tom Elliot]()
The Grand Game by Tom Elliot
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOne man. Assassin. Caster. A new world. And a Game that is as brutal as it is complex.Michael finds himself in the realm of the Forever Kingdom, with no memory of how he got there and who he is. Even so, he must participate in the Grand Game and forge a new destiny for himself... -
![Shadow Rogue Ascendant by Mike Truk]()
Shadow Rogue Ascendant by Mike Truk
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe band is in trouble. Port Gloom is aflame behind them, and hundreds lie dead in their wake as Kellik and his companions are forced to flee their ancient home. But despite the chaos and carnage they've already caused, one thought remains their focus: Exacting ever greater revenge on the Family...Categorized as:
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![Succubus Lord 5 by Eric Vall]()
Succubus Lord 5 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDisclaimer # 6: There aren’t going to be any more disclaimers. You know what you are getting into with this series. Jacob and his merry band of beautiful succubi face a new threat when several demonic assassins come to kill them. The battles will be fierce, and nothing can prepare the gang for the identity of their new enemy... -
![Psych Investigation Episodes: Episode 1 by Kevin Weinberg]()
Psych Investigation Episodes: Episode 1 by Kevin Weinberg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPSYCHIC KILLERS DON'T STAND A CHANCE AGAINST STUPIDITY!Jack Harris only cares about two things—television and popcorn.He thought his worst worry was failing math, but when a string of gruesome murders occur, Jack becomes the prime suspect.A team of investigators are on his tail, and a group of murderers want him to join them...Categorized as:
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![Dungeon Cleaners Inc. by J.R. Saileri]()
Dungeon Cleaners Inc. by J.R. Saileri
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDo you have what it takes?Lucas was just your typical guy slowly approaching his thirties. Due to the budget cuts in his company, he had been laid off, losing his job as a Project Manager and Team Leader. Just a common occurrence, not like it bothered him.But, he certainly didn't expect to get scouted by another company soon after... -
![The Calamitous Bob by Álex Gilbert]()
The Calamitous Bob by Álex Gilbert
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world of Nyil, with its monsters, its knights and its mildly sociopathic gods. Come and see! A soul flees and a soul arrives, blessed by luck. Will she survive? Will she thrive? Will she become a calamity?After all, luck is such a fickle thing...Categorized as:
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![The Spy Who Tamed A Dragon by T.R. Cameron, Martha Carr]()
The Spy Who Tamed A Dragon by T.R. Cameron, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAisling Keane is an Investigator with the secretive spy organization known as Dragonfly. Thrust unexpectedly into the field, she and her mechanical Dragon partner are surrounded by danger and intrigue. Aisling thought she’d been hired to be a secret agent – then found that Dragonfly required new recruits, even skilled witches like her, to prove themselves...Categorized as:
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![The Accidental Education by Kos Play]()
The Accidental Education by Kos Play
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMelvin and Kalli are off to a magic school called The Academy.Hidden in the basement of the Los Angeles Times, there Melvin will learn wonderful things like interdimensional astronomy, mana fencing, and how to get a girlfriend.Dragons, Gods, and bullies thrive in the Magical World hidden right beneath our eyes... -
![Backyard Dungeon by Logan Jacobs]()
Backyard Dungeon by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen I got the call that my estranged grandfather had passed away and left me his trailer and a plot of land, I was just excited to own a little property and save some money by not having to pay rent.Then I found a strange cave in my backyard. It wasn’t a sinkhole, or a bunker, or a mineshaft…It was a dungeon. Full of crazy caverns, unbelievable monsters, and sexy, fantastical women in distress... -
![Business as Usual by Shane Walker]()
Business as Usual by Shane Walker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA wise man once said that, as one increased their wealth, so too would they increase their problems. Well, it was something like that. Alex, AKA Jack Alltrades, just wanted to play a game and make some money for himself and his family... -
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Weaving Virtue by Actus
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFew get that restart. Chosen by roaming angels and sent off to another word full of magic and cultivation, where they can live in ways that could only be dreamed of on earth. Where the only thing that dictated their fate was power.Anyone who met Chance would have agreed that he deserved it more than most.Life isn't that easy... -
![The Traveler 2 by Xander Jade]()
The Traveler 2 by Xander Jade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDominic has immersed himself in the world of Risona and has made friends and enemies. With others now relying on him, Dom tries to come up with ways to improve their lives. Those ideas will help his family if his enemies don't make trouble for him... -
![1% Lifesteal (Volume 3): A LitRPG Adventure by Robert Blaise]()
1% Lifesteal (Volume 3): A LitRPG Adventure by Robert Blaise
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFinding himself on the run from the law, Freddy will need a safe place to hide. His target? A borderline lawless subordinate territory of the Empire; a land of cruelty, vigilantism, and mountains of ice—the Northern Belt.Despite having acted in self-defense, Freddy knows that, should the law catch up with him, he stands no chance of being declared innocent...Categorized as:
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![Farmer by Tom Larcombe]()
Farmer by Tom Larcombe
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEddie Hunter is about at the end of his rope, so when he stumbles across an ad looking for people to farm in Long Term Immersion in the game Light Online, he can't believe his luck. Once hired he enters the game as soon as he can. Unbeknownst to him, though, the person that hired him is also doing illicit research on the pods that he and the other farmers are using...Categorized as:
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![A Very Medoran Kaldoras by Lynette Noni]()
A Very Medoran Kaldoras by Lynette Noni
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJourney back to the world of Medora for a Kaldoras celebration like no other! Set nine months after the conclusion of The Medoran Chronicles, this short story will warm your heart as you experience the joys—and tears—of the festive season right alongside all your favourite characters!*WARNING* Spoilers for those who haven't read the entire Medoran Chronicles... -
![Survival Quest by Vasily Mahanenko, Василий Маханенко]()
Survival Quest by Vasily Mahanenko, Василий Маханенко
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBarliona: a virtual world jam-packed with monsters, battles-and, predictably, players. Millions of them come to Barliona, looking forward to the things they can't get in real life: elves and magic, dragons and princesses, and unforgettable combat. The game has become so popular that players now choose to spend months online without returning home...Categorized as:
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![Dawn of Destiny by Amy Hopkins, Michael Anderle]()
Dawn of Destiny by Amy Hopkins, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the greatest horrors exist in the mind, how do you deal with a man who puts them there? Julianne is the strongest mystic of her generation. Her mental magic might even be getting stronger... it's hard to tell when her practice time is eaten up by paperwork and leading her people. That is, until a rogue mystic cult shows up, trying to drag Julianne into their plot for world domination...Categorized as:
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![Path of Ascension III by Atlas Kane]()
Path of Ascension III by Atlas Kane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the path of ascension, Leviathan Academy stands above all others.Alex and J have achieved the power they sought at Wyvern Academy and come out alive after facing down their first demon.Their success will mean little when they face their own limitations though.Both heroes strive for even greater heights as the annual tri-school tournament looms ahead... -
![The Undying Illusionist by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle]()
The Undying Illusionist by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRemnant invaders. Evil druids. A murderer on the loose. Good thing Arcadia has found a new ally.With Doyle’s grim warning to Amelia before he was killed, the Chancellor is struggling to find clues to who the wolf in their blossoming city could be.But Arryn has already found her. The problem is proving it...Categorized as:
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![Succubus Lord 15 by Eric Vall]()
Succubus Lord 15 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJacob and his allies have drawn the attention of the elusive BPI, or Bureau of Paranormal Investigations.Fortunately, the BPI has bigger fish to fry since Lucifer is trying to kickstart the end of the world.So, Jake will have to partner up with a beautiful BPI agent, a dark and sexy Shadow Queen, his loyal succubi, and the Toddster to stop the Apocalypse... -
![Legendary Rule: Book Two by Bruce Sentar]()
Legendary Rule: Book Two by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBack in the game, Ajax, Missy, and Sky make it to the human capital of Tyren, only to find themselves on trial for the dead merchants.Putting them on trial, the King of Tyren has enough awareness to know that players are different than his townspeople. He tasks Ajax to forge a party and conquer a dungeon plaguing the catacombs.But first, Ajax needs to fill out his party... -
![Legacy of Vanished Friends by Marvin Whiteknight]()
Legacy of Vanished Friends by Marvin Whiteknight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Cultivating Gamelit Harem AdventureIn a city of flying mountains and magic palaces, a man must hunt for his lost friends and face the legacy they left behind.Theo's family is safe, but the Ten Thousand Worlds are still rife with both danger and opportunity. His old friends are missing, but now Theo's finally caught their trail... -
![Untamed Lands by David Burke]()
Untamed Lands by David Burke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYonderton is secure. Law and Order has been restored.But this is only a tiny corner of the world on the western frontier.Rob's family is growing but so to is the world around him.Now he will have to explore the untamed lands and learn thesecret behind the beast waves... -
![The Anime Trope System: Stone vs. Viper #8 by Alvin Atwater]()
The Anime Trope System: Stone vs. Viper #8 by Alvin Atwater
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe school cultural festival trope has finally come. The group is out to have fun, eat, and compete in the activities. It’s a shame that it cannot be easy for Clyde. From winning the festival just to protect Noona from perverts, to facing off with someone’s evil mother. There’s also the crusader champion’s arrival, the Wind’s arrival, also Dark. Ladies and gentlemen: we’ve got a clusterfuck day... -
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Hidden Cure Complete Series by Abigail Grant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is the complete Hidden Cure series of short-reads in one book! Maia I was finally done with school, ready to escape the mundane life of the weird girl. All I wanted on my birthday was some girl-time with my best friend, but what I got was an admittedly hot stalker guy following me home through the woods...Categorized as:
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![Country Mage 5: A Slice of Life HaremLit Fantasy Adventure by Jack Bryce]()
Country Mage 5: A Slice of Life HaremLit Fantasy Adventure by Jack Bryce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJames is living the life! The company keeps getting better (and bigger), and his cabin in the woods is the perfect place to spend the colder months.The place is getting a little… crowded , though, but James might find a way to deal with that...Categorized as:
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![FitzDuncan by John Spearman]()
FitzDuncan by John Spearman
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat if saving the girl could cost you your life?Introducing Casimir “Caz” FitzDuncan, a resident of the medieval kingdom of Aquileia. He makes his living retrieving things when the law will not help.A woman has come to him, seeking his assistance in escaping a contract to marry a nobleman with a foul reputation. After their meeting, she is kidnapped not far from his residence...Categorized as:
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![Nova Terra: Greymane by Seth Ring]()
Nova Terra: Greymane by Seth Ring
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBetrayed and left for dead by his team, Thorn learned the hard way that the game world of Nova Terra is not all sunshine and roses. Stripped of his destiny, Thorn refuses to let what happened to him control his fate... -
![Skulduggery 2 by Logan Jacobs]()
Skulduggery 2 by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBuilding a Criminal EmpireLord of the Rings + Breaking Bad + The Sopranos = Skulduggery We’re starting to make some coin, but I’m always looking to improve. So, how can I sell more whiskey and make even more gold? Double cross my distributor? Buy new businesses to serve as fronts for my operations? Steal a few precious artifacts from those blue-blooded elves? Yep... -
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Skulduggery 3 by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBuilding a Criminal EmpireLord of the Rings + Breaking Bad + The Sopranos = Skulduggery The best part of being a human is everyone constantly underestimates you, and that means they never see it coming when your dagger plunges into their heart. Our business is growing, but so is our list of enemies...Categorized as:
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![Lightfoot by Joe Kuster]()
Lightfoot by Joe Kuster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife as a plaything of the divines is harder than it sounds.As one of the downtrodden in Eden’s Meadow, TJ has led a life of scraping by as best he could. With little more to his name than a winning smile, his life takes a turn for the interesting as he befriends Serina, a rebellious young woman among the god-like Devas that control his realm... -
![Texas Showdown by Aaron Crash]()
Texas Showdown by Aaron Crash
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWinning an empire was the easy part. Keeping it will be harder. After killing Rahaab, the most powerful dragon on Earth, Steven Drokharis knew he’d have to fight to keep what he’d won, but the cabal that killed his father was just the tip of the iceberg...Categorized as:
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![Defenders of the Realm by Dave Willmarth]()
Defenders of the Realm by Dave Willmarth
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe kingdom is expanding! More land, more resources, and surprising new allies. Fibble gains some interesting stats, a new set of skills, and a patron deity of his own. Elysia is prospering...
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