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Moonlight Banishes Shadows by J.T. Wright
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFeeling unwanted and still reeling from his encounter in the Garden of Clarity, Trent Embra leaves the city to find out what else the world has to offer. Making his own decisions for the first time, an adrift Trent latches onto the Quest in his Status telling him to survive alone on the wilds for two weeks... -
The Rascor Plains by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsScorio thought victory was within his grasp. He had bested the Final Gauntlet and overcome the treachery of Chancellor Praximar. But the Rascor Plains are full of peril, and his quest for truth has only just begun... -
Expanse by Nicoli Gonnella
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Archon laid low. Power claimed by the worthy. A new Lord rises.Felix has established a Stronghold within the Foglands, now called the Territory of Nagast. He has earned a new moniker as well: Autarch. It is a title he cannot help but claim as he sets about securing his new base of operations... -
All the Skills by Honour Rae
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe most Arthur could hope for was to someday earn a trash-tier spell card. When fate grants him a Master of Skills card, he's thrust into a world of opportunity and danger.To survive and grow strong, Arthur must learn skills. All the skills.This is an epic progression-fantasy with strong gamelit elements, featuring a unique card-based magic system... -
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Strah mudroga I tom by Patrick Rothfuss
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratings„Vredelo je čekati Strah mudroga. Progutao sam je za dan i nestrpljivo iščekujem nastavak. Taj Rotfus je stvarno prokleto dobar.“ Džordž R. R. Martin, autor Igre prestola„Tri su stvari od kojih svako mudar strahuje: uzburkano more, noć bez meseca i gnev mirnog čoveka.“Čovek je nestao. Ostao je mit... -
All the Skills 2 by Honour Rae
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWith his new card, Master of Body Enhancement, slotted in his heart deck, Arthur has his hands full discovering how he can best pair it with his powerful Master of Skills card.Time is not on his side. A once-in-a-generation Legendary dragon egg has been laid. But the competition to bond with it will pit Arthur against the most powerful card wielders in his generation… including his own cousin... -
The Wandering Inn: Book 7 - The Rains of Liscor by Pirateaba
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPirateaba returns once again, bringing you the thrilling seventh installment of chart-topping LitRPG series The Wandering Inn.It's raining in Liscor. The spring rains have come and Liscor's entire geography changes with the dawning of the new year. The Floodplains of Liscor live up to their name, and the only way anyone is going to travel is by boat... -
The Path of Ascension 5 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDon't miss Book 5 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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Bastion by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsScorio will rise from the ashes to conquer the ten layers of hell.Reborn without memories, Scorio learns that he is a Great Soul, a legendary defender of the ancient city of Bastion... -
The Path of Ascension 3 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTraining. Glory. Practicing for War.Shortly after pressing his Talents in an attempt for treasure netted an entire planet a reckoning against autonomous golems and a flying rift, Matt, Liz and his Bond Aster find themselves being sucked into a war...Categorized as:
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Hedgewitch by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSecret Societies and Civil War!After Alshari Court Wizard Pentandra survives her third assassination attempt in the Tower of Sorcery, she sends her deputy, Sir Rondal, to investigate the mysterious origins of the attempt while she contends with Alshari court politics. Life is strained for her, as she tries to raise her triplet daughters while her husband is away... -
Mark of the Fool 7 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn Book 7 of the Best-Selling Series, continue your fantastical journey into a coming of age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements...Categorized as:
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Everything by Dakota Krout
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Dynasty is sending troops. Potentia is plentiful. Everything is up for grabs.Luke has found a great way to move directly from combat to combat. While his team is working hard to increase their knowledge, train their skills, and grow a paradise, the Murderhobo steps into a Descender portal for five minutes, pops out, jumping straight into Murder World—fists leading the way. Life is good...Categorized as:
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Salvation by Shemer Kuznits
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsInsurmountable odds ... hidden powers maneuvering behind the scenes ... all culminating in a final, titanic, clash.The mighty city of Everance lay in the GreenPiece clan’s path, but as Oren soon discovers, he’s got even bigger obstacles to overcome before reaching his final goal...Categorized as:
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Bastard by Alexey Osadchuk
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn a former life, Jack was gifted, meaning he possessed peculiar abilities. If rich folks found themselves in a jam, Jack could use his talents to get them out of it. Where others were sure to fail, Jack’s aristocratic clientele could always count on him to finish jobs cleanly, efficiently, and leave no trace, for which his services commanded a hefty fee...Categorized as:
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Unity by Travis Bagwell
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA side quest adventure in the best selling world of Awaken Online! In the aftermath of Thorn's attack on the Twilight Throne, Frank is in an awkward position. Jason and Riley have outpaced him and everyone is hard at work rebuilding the Twilight Throne, establishing new towns, and trying to get their fledgling manufacturing operation off the ground... -
Immortal Blood by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIsaac and company head off to Blueheavens to join the Su family and seek revenge against Hendrick and Fairy Su. Unfortunately, the Su family isn’t receptive to more internal competition, and Isaac’s use of his bloodlines in the city draw more attention than he bargained for... -
Dao Disciple by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWinter has come, but Dar won’t be able to rest just yet. An emissary of The White comes through Hearthway headed towards Bellhaven to investigate rumors of their treatment towards the ancient races.While entirely true, Dar has already taken care of those responsible and follows Karn into Bellhaven to observe and further his own goals... -
Awaken Online: Happy by Travis Bagwell
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPain. Chaos. Happiness?Dominic Hart was screwed.Diagnosed with terminal cancer, no money for treatment, and an athletic scholarship hanging by a thread... he didn't have many options. But the university clinic had offered him a free videogame. Some sort of "therapy," they said. A way to while away the hours until he kicked the bucket. Yay... -
Mark of the Fool 3 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhile war rages in Thameland, other battles begin.With his first year complete, Alex Roth has made a discovery that could change his kingdom forever.As the university prepares for an expedition to Thameland, Alex makes himself ready by growing stronger, taking summer courses on magic and spending time with his new friends and family.But conspiracy brews in Generasi...Categorized as:
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Conquest by Shemer Kuznits
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA prophecy foretold … the fate of thousands on the line …With one major enemy town behind them, the GreenPiece clan marches onward to new conquests. Facing Oren and his monster army are the combined forces of the so-called ‘civilized races’, intent on halting his invasion of their territory.Reality blurs as Oren fights harder than ever to save the trapped players, his clan, and his family... -
Unexpected Healer by Jonathan Brooks
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSomething went wrong. Something went very wrong….Against his will, Thaden was transported elsewhere in a big flash of light along with millions of other Humans from Earth, to a place where they would train to become Contenders in a whole new world...Categorized as:
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Raze by Dakota Krout, Luke Daniels
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHumanity on the run. Desperate base building. Dark deeds done during daylight.Joe has started to draw attention to himself and his abilities. While some of the attention is good and allows for personal growth, most of it is from various organizations that feel threatened by the sudden upswing of power that Joe’s guild—The Wanderers—are attaining...Categorized as:
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Mark of the Fool 2 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe tried to escape. But something followed.After a gruelling trial, Alex Roth had reached the University of Generasi and learned much about the Mark of the Fool and how to exploit it for new paths of power.Making friends and training in alchemy, all seemed to be going well.But shadows stir.The dark secrets of his homeland haunt him. His sister—Selina—learns that she is what she hates most... -
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Defiant by Michael R. Miller
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe great powers are stirring, and Holt and Ash are ready to return to the fight.A summons from the Life Elder sets them on a perilous mission, leading to steaming jungles and blistering islands where ancient secrets will challenge everything they know of magic and dragons.Talia, the Red Queen, is beset on all sides by pirate raiders and marauding mercenaries...Categorized as:
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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... -
A Bond Broken by J.T. Wright
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLibrarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B087YVV2XT.Having experienced his first survival type Trial, Trent Embra is eager to explore what else the world has to offer. There is only one problem. Not everyone comes away from a month of constant fighting untouched... -
A Testament of Steel by Davis Ashura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA young man with no past must progress into a warrior out of legend.Cinder Shade’s life begins on a fateful afternoon at the bottom of a well where he awakens, bruised, battered, and bereft of all memory. His only understanding is a driving imperative—to protect those who can’t defend themselves and become a warrior worthy of the name...Categorized as:
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Trick Of The Night by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsForced behind enemy lines. Ready to do battle with slavers, spiders, and ghosts.Say hello to the new and improved Clyde Hatchett…Who’s only a level-four nothing.He’s on a (seemingly never-ending) quest to get back to his life in Glaton. And now, all that stands in his way are the Empire-hating Carchedonians, a death cult, and a traitorous party member... -
Bronze Rank Brewer by James Ghoul
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHawkin rejected adventure to pursue a slower pace of living. Isolated in the wilderness far away from civilization, he fends for himself using the axe he earned on the Lumberjack quest path—the quest path he'd gladly disabled long ago.After ten rugged years alone in the northern forests, visitors begin to appear... -
Exiled by S.G. Seabourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn epic fantasy with a LitRPG magic system...Born magically talentless, Prince Corvus is an embarrassment the royal family and is removed from succession. However, he still has a chance to win back his throne. The next man or woman to hatch a dragon automatically becomes the ruler. Each member of the royal family is gifted with a dragon egg, but it is the work of a lifetime to hatch it...Categorized as:
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Binding by J.L. Mullins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe world reclaims all things. Humanity shelters within their ever-dying cities. Mages and Archons create the only path forward.Tala has returned to her new home, her mission successful, and her money-pouch temporarily refilled. Gold is still an ever present concern, but more pressing hurdles lie before her...Categorized as:
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Mage by J.L. Mullins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Wilds reclaim all things. Humanity shelters within their ever-dying cities. Mages and Archons create the only path forward.While Tala is still burdened with an overly large debt, she needs to balance repayment with learning opportunities and surviving the arcanous creatures increasingly focused on her...Categorized as:
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The Burning Lake by ThinkTwice
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDuring his time at Koshima Academy, Andross Silver has bested monsters and immortal houses.Now, the academy is sending its students to a holy land called the Burning Lake. Treasures beyond imagination lay at the heart of this mystical realm, guarded by fearsome beasts and wild magics.But chaos lurks behind the allure of the holy land... -
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Soulbrand by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Tournament of the Sacred Sword sounded like exactly the type of thing Keras would enjoy: a series of challenges for thousands of contestants seeking a chance to fight for the Sacred Sword of Earth. He knew there would be challenges. It wouldn’t be a high-stakes tournament without a few high-profile assassinations and mysterious murders, after all... -
The Artificer’s Chronicles by E.M. Hardy
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAt seventeen years of age, Renan Saneris was still waiting for a talent to come up. While everyone around him got a Class and could move on with their life, he was still waiting for Fate to finally tell him what would become of him. He tried his hand at Smithing, Sword Fighting, or even at being an Artisan, but he never got much result for his efforts...Categorized as:
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Imperial Wizard by J. Parsons
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn age has passed, a blight curses the land, and one hero stands above the rest to restore the balance.Verdan Blacke is an Imperial Wizard, a researcher by preference but soldier by necessity. Surviving an intense battle, Verdan is cursed by a hex witch in her final moments...Categorized as:
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Mark of the Fool by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe gods chose him. He said no.After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he was accepted into the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest academy of wizardry...Fate, however, had another plan.On his eighteenth birthday, he is Marked by prophecy as one of his kingdom’s five Heroes, chosen to fight the Ravener, his land’s great enemy... -
Something by Dakota Krout
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsTrapped between worlds. Potentia might be the way out. Time to kill Something.Luke is an apprentice leather worker, training with his family to one day take over the business. He and his friends Andre, Taylor, and Zed have known each other forever, and swear that nothing will ever tear apart their friendship.Then the Royal Decree comes... -
Ida's Awakening by Tony Corden
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn April 6, 2029, of the old calendar, airbursts from a meteor shower scattered alien genetic material across the planet, transforming every living thing.Those humans who managed to survive the transformations, and the chaos that followed, took many forms. Based on their appearance, they adopted names from the fantasy genre best exemplified by Tolkien... -
Just a Bronze: A LitRPG Adventure by Seth Richter
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKat was a freshly graduated healer from the academy, ready to begin her life as a bronze adventurer with her three best friends. Together, the four of them entered the portal to their new city, ready to delve the beginner dungeons and gain fame and fortune.Only three exited...Categorized as:
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Sovereign's Choice by Rohan M. Vider
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe stunning conclusion to the first arc of the epic LitRPG fantasy adventure…The Game advances, and the gods continue their relentless pursuit. Day by day, Kyran gets stronger, both in his own power, and the allies he gathers around him...Categorized as:
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Rebels by Robyn Wideman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe hero becomes the hunted! After foiling the Quarnon's plans and killing his arch enemy, Jack is now being hunted. To keep his friends safe, Jack heads to the mysterious Isle of Maga. A place filled with poisonous mana, deadly beasts and an army of undead minotaurs... -
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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Fusing by J.L. Mullins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world reclaims all things. Humanity shelters within their ever-dying cities. Mages and Archons give their lives to create the only path forward.Tala, having witnessed the marvels of the forest cities and the perils lurking in the southern woods, prepares to embark on a treacherous journey back to the plains from Makinaven... -
Bound by J.L. Mullins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world reclaims all things. Humanity shelters within their ever-dying cities. Mages and Archons create the only path forward.Tala, a newly Bound Archon, strives against challenges, new and old, as the world opens up before her; even if her understanding is far from complete...Categorized as:
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The Ascension by ThinkTwice
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 5 of an Isekai LitRPG Adventure about an unexpected hero coming of age in his new home, progressing in power and abilities as he unlocks the secrets of magic and a System that may not be as trustworthy as it seems... -
Awaken Online: Inferno (Tarot #3) by Travis Bagwell
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe epic conclusion of the Tarot series!A crippling wound. A war looming on the horizon. A demon king to kill.Finn and his companions barely escaped their encounter with Bilel. But not without a cost - including the loss of Finn's left arm and the magical corruption that now plagues his body... -
Irrelevant Jack 3 by Prax Venter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat lies beyond Blackmoor Cove and its connected Tower? When two displaced Heroes from the recently fallen Town of Emberstone seek refuge from the advancing Corruption, some people begin to believe that Jack’s brazen defiance of traditional ways has terrible consequences...Categorized as:
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The Fortifier: Book One by D.K. Landtroop
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSurviving the first days of the apocalypse, William is a wreck and hiding in an attic. The daily acid storms, floating elementals, and bizarre mutated animals are the least of his problems. The reality-warping apocalypse has rules and a system much like those in video games...Categorized as:
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