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Waybound by Will Wight
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe final book in the Cradle series!Years ago, Lindon left his home as a powerless Unsouled. Now, he goes to war with the most powerful beings in the world over the future of Cradle itself. The Weeping Dragon has a grudge to settle, and Lindon intends to take out the Dreadgod with his friends by his side. But rival Monarchs know his plans, and they won’t let things end so easily...Categorized as:
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Wintersteel by Will Wight
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAs the Uncrowned King tournament reaches its final rounds, tensions between the competing factions are higher than ever. The outcome may determine the power balance throughout the rest of the world.Each Monarch schemes to seize any advantage they can...while far away, a Dreadgod stirs.When the tournament ends, the Dreadgod will rise...Categorized as:
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Reaper by Will Wight
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsSacred Valley has been saved…at least, what’s left of it.With his home finally secure, Lindon delves deep into the ancient labyrinth, seeking long-lost Soulsmithing knowledge and the secret to destroying the Dreadgods. Monarchs plot against him and against each other, unaware of the threats gathering in realms beyond.Far above Lindon and the Monarchs and the Dreadgods, another war is waged...Categorized as:
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Underlord by Will Wight
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsA tournament approaches. All around the world, great clans and sects prepare their disciples to fight against one another in a competition of young Underlords. Even the Blackflame Empire is drawn in, but their youth are not strong enough to compete. Yet...Categorized as:
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Unintended Cultivator: Volume Two by Eric Dontigney
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe left to see the world, but the world is a cruel master…Setting out to be a wandering cultivator, Sen has high ideals. Half-remembered stories of honorable cultivators and the kindness of his teachers shaped his expectations.The world he finds is something else entirely. Thrust into deadly conflict, Sen finds himself fleeing the death of a sectcultivator in fear of retribution...Categorized as:
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Ghostwater by Will Wight
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsLong ago, the Monarch Northstrider created a world of his own. This world, known as Ghostwater, housed some of his most valuable experiments. Now, it has been damaged by the attack of the Bleeding Phoenix, and a team of Skysworn have been sent to recover whatever they can from the dying world...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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Unintended Cultivator: Volume One by Eric Dontigney
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe never intended to be a cultivator. The heavens have another plan…Sen never dreamed of ascension. Such were the aspirations of the rich young nobles, not orphans like him, scraping together a meager living on the streets of Orchard’s Reach.However, when destiny takes an unexpected turn, Sen finds himself thrust into the role of a cultivator’s disciple...Categorized as:
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Uncrowned by Will Wight
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsEmriss Silentborn, Memory of the World. Tiberian Arelius, the fallen Patriarch. Akura Malice, Queen of Shadows. Seshethkunaaz, King of Dragons. Reigan Shen, Emperor of Lions. Luminous Queen Sha Miara. The Eight-Man Empire. Northstrider. The Monarchs, the most powerful sacred artists on Cradle, rule with unquestioned authority...Categorized as:
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God Restrainer by Christopher Mitchell
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTogether again.For the first time in years, the entire Holdfast family is gathered in the same place. For Daphne, however, this is more than just the family reunion she has been longing for. At stake is the future of the entire Empire, and the choices made by the Holdfasts will determine if the Star Continent will live in peace, or descend into civil war... -
Blackflame by Will Wight
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsLindon has a year left. When his time runs out, he’ll have to fight an opponent that no one believes he can beat. Unless he learns sacred arts the right way, from scratch, he won’t have a chance to win…and even then, the odds are against him. In the course of their training, he and Yerin travel to the Blackflame Empire, where they fight to master an ancient power...Categorized as:
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War of the Posers by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe continuing adventures of Clyde Hatchett in the capital city of Glaton... -
Defiance of the Fall 9 by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsChaos is descending on the City of Ancients.The Twilight Ascent is coming to a boil. The Eveningtide Asura's plans are nearing fruition, while powerful factions try to block his ascent. The survival of Twilight Harbor and its citizens depends on who's victorious. Zac finds himself tied to the asura's chariot, but that's only one of his problems...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... -
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Second Story Man by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe continuing adventures of Clyde Hatchett in the city of Glaton...Categorized as:
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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... -
The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDon't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia...Categorized as:
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Tower of Blood and Flame: An Epic Fantasy Adventure by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomeone is seeking to destroy the Furycks, but who?As Axl works on strengthening Brekka’s defenses, he discovers he has more enemies than he realised. Help arrives in the form of a dreamer, though he doesn’t know the woman, so how can he trust her? Yet, with so much at stake, how can he not?After a disastrous time on the island of Aggralaia, Edela finds a new ally, and just in time... -
He Who Fights with Monsters by Shirtaloon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsJason wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters.It’s not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to be heroic, but it's hard to be good when all your powers are evil.He’ll face off against cannibals, cultists, wizards, monsters...and that’s just on the first day...Categorized as:
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The Third Realm by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWith the third realm new challenges arise. Erik searches for Old Hei while Rugrat deals with his broken mana system. For both, their path takes them towards the alchemist association's trial. They didn't mean to get into trouble, they swear, but in the ten realms trouble is not far behind the duo. They'll have to fight across the third realm to complete the alchemist association's trial...Categorized as:
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Frozen Origins by Pedro Urvi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA mystery. A great threat. A Frozen Continent.The Panthers will have to face a mission they did not expect, one full of dangers and mysteries in a place they do not want to go. There they will discover a terrible threat and mysteries buried in the ice by the passage of time... -
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...Categorized as:
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The Path of Ascension 7 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDon't miss Book 7 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia...Categorized as:
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Reclaiming Honor by Marc Alan Edelheit, Quincy J. Allen
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReclaiming Honor (The Way of Legend, Book 1) The story begins here! Best-selling and award-winning author of STIGERS TIGERS and the KARUS SAGA, Marc Alan Edelheit has teamed up with national best-selling author Quincy J. Allen to deliver a fresh epic fantasy adventure, told from the perspective of dwarves. This action-packed series introduces a new hero, and fighter, Tovak Stonehammer... -
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Dungeon Mauling by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMontana ventures into Osterstadt prison to save a friend, and will have to brave the dungeons to save himself...Categorized as:
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Path to the Unknown by Kirill Klevanski
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNot everyone managed to survive the bloody battle. The strong, the brave, the courageous, and the good all fell with honor. The war spared few and took away many of the best...Hadjar Darkhan was one of the few who survived and is now ready to continue his journey. The battle is over, and the dead have been sent on their last journey...Categorized as:
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I'm the Bad Guy!?: Arrival by Kenneth Arant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOur hero wakes to find himself if the body of one of his favorite Isekai anime characters. In this new world, the hero is a once in a hundred-year prodigy, a master Arcanist, and is blessed by the god of magic himself! He has a harem of beautiful women at his beck and call, an Empire under his control, and the most powerful Arcana Spirits the world has ever seen...Categorized as:
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The Second Storm by Tao Wong
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen War Wages, Even Innocents PerishTwo years have passed and the war between the kingdoms of Shen and Wei rages on. The dark sect moves in the shadows, striking against the noble Verdant Green Waters Sect, damaging, killing and kidnapping their members.Among the victims - Fairy Yang, Wu Ying's martial sister...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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Ocean of Tears by Michael Head
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDarkness seeps deeper into the world. The gods can only watch from afar. Time is running out.Jim and his friends found a way to stop the evil infesting the leadership of the Empire, but the shadows of the world are not all cast by the demon incursion. There's plenty of darkness already dwelling within the corrupted heart of the Empire...Categorized as:
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Dukes and Ladders by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe continuing adventures of Montana Coggeshall, Duke of Coggeshall in the gamified world of Vuldranni...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...Categorized as:
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Eastbound and Town by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFreshly respawned.Far from home.All alone.Up until now, Montana’s journey really only went one direction: up. But now he’s back at square one, stuck on top of a mountain with only the most basic gear to help get him back to Coggeshall. It’s going to be a loooong walk.But not a boring one...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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Rockslide by Michael Wisehart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA debt is owed . . . and time is running out!Ayrion’s tribe has until the Harvest Moon to meet the Guild’s price. If the payment isn’t made, Hurricane’s territory will be seized, and its members left to starve.The stakes have never been higher.Once again, Ayrion finds himself in the precarious position of taking on the role of savior... -
Kindling by Patrick G. Laplante
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn a Jade Moon between the stars, Cha Ming finds true love. But can he save her? Cha Ming’s qi core is broken. Practicing martial arts is difficult and painful. But the Monkey King is fading fast, and he’ll need something stronger than mortal medicine to recover.To that end, Cha Ming must cross the Bridge of Stars...Categorized as:
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Skysworn by Will Wight
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsWith his duel fast approaching, Lindon is locked away in prison. As a Blackflame, he is too dangerous to remain free. The Skysworn, protectors of the Empire, have imprisoned him to keep him under control until the day of his promised fight arrives. When it does, he will face Jai Long. But a new danger approaches the Empire, closer every day...Categorized as:
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The Great Council by Pedro Urvi
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Dark Rangersthreaten the survival of Rangers and the kingdom.Will our friends be able to unmask theirleader and stop them before the conspiracy is completed?An appeal has been made to convene The GreatCouncil. The Ranger leaders will meet to study the threat of the dark secretfaction and find a way to end the threat... -
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...Categorized as:
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A Bond Undone by Jin Yong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Bond Undone is the second book in Jin Yong's epic Chinese classic and phenomenon Legends of Condor Heroes series, published in the US for the first time!In the Jin capital of Zhongdu, Guo Jing learns the truth of his father’s death and finds he is now betrothed, against his will, to two women. Neither of them is his sweetheart Lotus Huang...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... -
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... -
Downfall And Rise by Nathan A.Thompson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDisabled. Disgraced. Defiant. When a sports injury ruins his body and his memory, Wes Malcolm loses his scholarship and his place in the world. After every treatment fails, he is forced to consider that his future and dreams may be lost. But the next time he sleeps, he winds up in another world with its own rules...Categorized as:
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The Immortal Words by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTo defeat an immortal evil, a young warrior must enter the land of the dead in the spellbinding conclusion to Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler’s epic Grave Kingdom trilogy.As kingdoms fall, brave young warrior Bingmei fights to fulfill a prophecy and save what’s left of the world from the coming darkness...Categorized as:
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Nova Terra: Titan by Seth Ring
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTrapped in his own body by a debilitating medical condition, Xavier Lee seeks reprieve from his giant-sized problems through full immersion into the game world of Nova Terra. Billed as the first true alternate reality, Nova Terra runs parallel to the real world and promises to fulfill the fantasies and desires of those who dare plunge into its mysterious depths...Categorized as:
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Shadowplay (Spellmonger: Legacy and Secrets Book 1) by Terry Mancour, Emily Burch Harris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the World of Spellmonger… Blessed Darkness Conceal Her!Born into a mysterious family, Gatina always knew there was something special about those around her. But when the Duke and Duchess of Alshar—close friends of her family—are brutally assassinated, her idyllic countryside life is upended by secrets emerging from the shadows... -
The River of Silver: Tales from the Daevabad Trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBestselling author S. A. Chakraborty's acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy gets expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events of The City of Brass, The Kingdom of Copper, and The Empire of Gold, all from the perspective of characters both beloved and hated, and even those without a voice in the novels... -
Legacy of the Fallen by Luke Chmilenko
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFresh off their victory over Graves and his followers, Marcus and his friends have managed to enjoy a few weeks of relative calm and peace as they continue to build Aldford, preparing the town for a new wave of settlers coming from Eberia...Categorized as:
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Fates Parallel Vol. 1: A Xianxia/Wuxia Inspired Cultivation Academy Series by DarkTechnomancer
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt's easy to wager everything when you have nothing to lose.It's a hard life for a young mortal girl, living on the streets. After Lee Jia narrowly escapes a fate worse than death, her last ditch effort to flee her pursuers and survive the winter finds her accidentally enrolled in a brand new academy for immortals...
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