Books like 'The Last Hunt'
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Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsWunder is gathering in Nevermoor ...Morrigan Crow may have defeated her deadly curse, passed the dangerous trials and joined the mystical Wundrous Society, but her journey into Nevermoor and all its secrets has only just begun. And she is fast learning that not all magic is used for good... -
![The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss]()
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 91 ratingsTold in Kvothe's own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen... -
![A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsBorn shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort... -
![The Hobbit, Part One by J.R.R. Tolkien]()
The Hobbit, Part One by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsSmaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out onto the floor when he caught a sudden thin ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug's left eye... -
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![Crystal Keepers by Brandon Mull]()
Crystal Keepers by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsCole Randolph is trapped in a world where magic is powerful and dreams are real. He found his friend Dalton and has survived the first two kingdoms of the Outskirts. But none of that has prepared him for the magnetic highways and robotic bounty hunters of Zeropolis... -
![Chasing the Prophecy by Brandon Mull]()
Chasing the Prophecy by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsJason and Rachel were not born in Lyrian. They did not grow up in Lyrian. But after all of the battles and losses, the triumphs and adventures, and most of all, the friendships forged in this fantastical world, Lyrian has become home to them in a way they never could have imagined... -
![Impyrium by Henry H. Neff]()
Impyrium by Henry H. Neff
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the first book of Henry Neff’s new high-stakes middle grade fantasy series, two unlikely allies—the Faeregine princess Hazel and the servant boy Hob—confront a conspiracy that will shake the world of Impyrium to its core.For over three thousand years, the Faeregine dynasty has ruled Impyrium. But the family’s magic has been fading, and with it their power over the empire... -
![Age of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti]()
Age of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsA Goodreads Choice Award Nomination for Best Fantasy Novel of 2017 The gods have been proven mortal and new heroes will arise as the battle continues in the sequel to Age of Myth--from the author of the Riyria Revelations and Riyria Chronicles series.In Age of Myth, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan launched readers on an epic journey of magic and adventure, heroism and betrayal, love and loss... -
![Ascendant by Michael R. Miller]()
Ascendant by Michael R. Miller
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"Everything dragon lovers crave in a fantasy adventure, and more. Holt and Ash are now two of my favorite fantasy characters ever."- Dyrk Ashton, Bestselling author of the Paternus seriesHolt Cook was never meant to be a dragon rider. He has always served the Order Hall of the Crag dutifully, keeping their kitchen pots clean...Categorized as:
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![Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard]()
Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMagic is out of fashion. Gambling is merely illegal. Neither law nor common sense has ever stopped anyone in Ragnor Bella from making—or breaking—their fortunes at the table, at the racetrack, and especially at the Dartington Harvest Fair. With Mad Jack Greenwing’s only son Jemis finally back from university, this year’s betting is bidding fair to be the stuff of legend... -
![A Feast for Starving Stone by Beth Cato]()
A Feast for Starving Stone by Beth Cato
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTwo countries at war. A delicious taste of magic. And a fierce princess comes of age in a rousing adventure by the author of A Thousand Recipes for Revenge . Princess Solenn’s marriage into royalty should have unified the continental neighbors of Verdania and Solenn’s homeland of Braiz against a common the country of Albion... -
![The Heavenly Host by J.L. Langland]()
The Heavenly Host by J.L. Langland
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe dishonorable, cheating Forces of Good have been defeated! Tom Perkinje, the reluctant Greater Demon and recent transplant from Harding NJ to the Abyss has defeated and captured the not-so-valiant Sir Talarius, Knight Rampant of Tiernon and has humiliated and demoralized the army known as the Rod of Tiernon, that helped Talarius cheat in battle with Tom... -
![Silksinger by Laini Taylor]()
Silksinger by Laini Taylor
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne faerie, the last of her clan, must fight to complete her sacred dutyWhisper Silksinger is the last of the secret guardians of the Azazel, one of the powerful Djinn who dreamed the world into being. Relentlessly pursued by bloodthirsty devils, she flees to the city of Nazneen to restore the Azazel to his temple... -
![The Physicians of Vilnoc by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
The Physicians of Vilnoc by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen a mysterious plague breaks out in the army fort guarding Vilnoc, the port capital of the duchy of Orbas, Temple sorcerer Penric and his demon Desdemona are called upon by General Arisaydia to resurrect Penric’s medical skills and solve its lethal riddle... -
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![The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones]()
The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsHis father and uncles are enchanters, his mother a powerful sorceress, yet nothing seems magical about Christopher Chant except his dreams. Night after night, he climbs through the formless Place Between and visits marvelous lands he calls the Almost Anywheres. Then Christopher discovers that he can bring real, solid things back from his dreams... -
![In a Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz]()
In a Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMore Grimm tales await in the harrowing, hilarious companion to a beloved new classicTake caution ahead—Oversize plant life, eerie amphibious royalty, and fear-inducing creatures abound.Lest you enter with dread.Follow Jack and Jill as they enter startling new landscapes that may (or may not) be scary, bloody, terrifying, and altogether true.Step lively, dear reader . . -
![Raven's Ruin by J.A. Andrews]()
Raven's Ruin by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe growing power in Sable’s words nearly changed the world. Until she was betrayed and silenced.A year ago on the land’s biggest stage, Sable’s voice nearly burned down the carefully constructed lies of the Kalesh Empire.Now, Sable’s skills are merely tools in High Prioress Vivaine’s desperate negotiations with the new Kalesh Ambassador, who’s denounced Sable as a zabat. A rebel. A firestarter... -
![Dragon Piper by Sarah K.L. Wilson]()
Dragon Piper by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTime is running out.Amel Leafbrought is still recovering from a grievous wound, but when a good friend offers her a chance at a risky opportunity to get Savette the support she needs, Amel chooses to take it. But the opportunity comes with a limited time window and Amel will have to do something she never imagined would be her job... -
![Frostbite by Adrienne Woods]()
Frostbite by Adrienne Woods
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsLosing Lucian McKenzie, the Prince of her heart and discovering her true identity has made Elena Watkins' life almost unbearable. However, new trials will test the 17 year-old's strength and push her to limits she didn’t think were possible.Only a mysterious offer from Blake Leaf, the Rubicon and a dragon predestined for evil, reveals there may be a light at the end of Elena’s dark tunnel... -
![Dragon Bonds by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Bonds by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Darkening has risen... Agathea Flamma and Sebastian Smith now face an overwhelming enemy. The rapid spread of the Darkening, a threat arising from the mists of legend, looms over the entire land. With both their families torn apart by the conflict and betrayal lurking around every corner, one mistake could doom the kingdom... -
![The Water Ruptures by D.K. Holmberg]()
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... -
![The Third Door by Emily Rodda]()
The Third Door by Emily Rodda
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsInternationally bestselling author Emily Rodda's brilliant finale to the trilogy inspired by the world of Deltora.Three magic Doors are the only way in and out of the walled city of Weld. The golden Door is grand and majestic -- a Door for heroes. The silver Door hints at mystery and knowledge -- a door for schemers... -
![A Warrior's Knowledge by Davis Ashura]()
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... -
![Between Wrath and Mercy by Jess Wisecup]()
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... -
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![The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King]()
The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsStephen King returns to the rich landscape of Mid-World, the spectacular territory of the Dark Tower fantasy saga that stands as his most beguiling achievement. Roland Deschain and his ka-tet—Jake, Susannah, Eddie, and Oy, the billy-bumbler—encounter a ferocious storm just after crossing the River Whye on their way to the Outer Baronies... -
![The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman]()
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 89 ratingsLost in a new world, Lyra finds Will—a boy on the run, a murderer—a worthy and welcome ally. For this is a world where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and witches share the skies with troops of angels.Each is searching—Lyra for the meaning of Dark Matter, Will for his missing father—but what they find instead is a deadly secret, a knife of untold power...Categorized as:
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![Fearless by Cornelia Funke]()
Fearless by Cornelia Funke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWith the fatal fairy moth on his chest giving only a few months to live, Jocob Reckless tries, the blood of a Northern Djinn, then a mythical crossbow that can kill thousands, or heal one, when shot through the heart. But famed Goyl assassin treasure hunter is also searching for the prized crossbow. Jacob must find it first--and somehow convince Fox to do whatever it takes to save him... -
![Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George]()
Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsWith the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion... -
![Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings]()
Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 69 ratingsA magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled! THE BELGARIADLong ago, so the Storyteller claimed, the evil God Torak sought dominion and drove men and Gods to war. But Belgarath the Sorcerer led men to reclaim the Orb that protected men of the West... -
![Tomes Apprentice by Honor Raconteur]()
Tomes Apprentice by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s like the start of a bad joke: a Master of Tomes, his apprentice, and ninety world-saving records get lost at sea. Mei Li really wishes the joke wasn’t her life. For two years she’s been stranded in a remote village with no knowledge of where her master is or what’s going on in the world... -
![Penric's Fox by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Penric's Fox by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSome eight months after the events of Penric and the Shaman, Learned Penric, sorcerer and scholar, travels to Easthome, the capital of the Weald. There he again meets his friends Shaman Inglis and Locator Oswyl... -
![Secrets of the Deep by E.G. Foley]()
Secrets of the Deep by E.G. Foley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome lost treasures were never meant to be found...With the Dark Druids after him and a magical war brewing, thirteen-year-old Jake Everton must lie low for a while, so his Elder witch aunt takes him and the gang on a long beach holiday, out of harm's way. But sure enough, Jake plunges into trouble once again when he meets a feisty royal mermaid on the run... -
![The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill]()
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 56 ratingsEvery year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster named Glerk and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, Fyrian... -
![Ghost in the Cowl by Jonathan Moeller]()
Ghost in the Cowl by Jonathan Moeller
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOverviewCaina Amalas was a nightfighter of the Ghosts, the spies and assassins of the Emperor of Nighmar, and through her boldness and cunning saved the Empire and the world from sorcerous annihilation.But the victory cost her everything.Now she is exiled and alone in the city of Istarinmul, far from her home and friends... -
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![The Son of the Morning by Jacob Peppers]()
The Son of the Morning by Jacob Peppers
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFifty years ago, the nightwalkers appeared, creatures of shadow and darkness, thirsting for blood and death. Thousands died and the kingdom of Entarna was brought to its knees. Then the Chosen came, six men and women endowed with powers by Amedan, the God of Fire and Light. The Chosen joined with the kingdom’s armies and together they managed to defeat the night’s creatures. At least for a time...Categorized as:
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![The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann]()
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsWhen Alex finds out he is Unwanted, he expects to die. That is the way of the people of Quill. Each year, all the thirteen-year-olds are labeled as Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted. Wanteds get more schooling and train to join the Quillitary. Necessaries keep the farms running. Unwanteds are set for elimination... -
![The Farseekers by Isobelle Carmody]()
The Farseekers by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA Children's Book Council of Australia Honor Book In this powerful sequel to Obernewtyn, young Elspeth Gordie-possessed of extraordinary mental powers-has united with others Misfits for refuge on the remote mountain keep of Obernewtyn. Yet the threat from the totalitarian Council to their safety is ever present... -
![Minor Mage by T. Kingfisher]()
Minor Mage by T. Kingfisher
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsOliver was a very minor mage. His familiar reminded him of this several times a day.He only knew three spells, and one of them was to control his allergy to armadillo dander. His attempts to summon elementals resulted in nosebleeds, and there is nothing more embarrassing than having your elemental leave the circle to get you a tissue, pat you comfortingly, and then disappear in a puff of magic... -
![The Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie Pope]()
The Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie Pope
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn 1558, while exiled by Queen Mary Tudor to a remote castle known as Perilous Gard, young Kate Sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by Fairy Folk—whose customs are even older than the Druids’ and include human sacrifice... -
![Return to Del by Emily Rodda]()
Return to Del by Emily Rodda
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsDeltora is a land of monsters and magic. The seven lost gems have been restored to the Belt of Deltora.Now Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must find the heir to the kingdom's throne. They know that only the true heir can use the Belt's magic to overthrow the evil Shadow Lord. But the heir has been in deepest hiding from birth and only the Belt can reveal the hiding place... -
![Iron Dragon by D.K. Holmberg]()
Iron Dragon by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAn Epic Fantasy Adventure To protect the dragon misfits, he must first understand them. Jason has returned to the normalcy of the mountain village, but nothing is as it had been. Now connected to the Ice Dragon and responsible for keeping his presence a secret, it won’t be long before the Dragon Souls return. They know the Ice Dragon exists and will stop at nothing to control him...Categorized as:
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![The Wicked Day by Mary Stewart]()
The Wicked Day by Mary Stewart
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsNow, the spellbinding, final chapter of King Arthur's reign, where Mordred, sired by incest and reared in secrecy, ingratiates himself at court, and sets in motion the Fates and the end of Arthur... -
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Found by Sarah Prineas
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsNever turn your back on a dragon! Sneaking out of prison isn't easy, unless you are a thief, or a wizard. Luckily, Conn is both! Trouble is, once he's out, where does he go? His home is a pile of rubble since he blew it up doing magic. His master, the wizard Nevery, is not happy with him. Worst of all, Conn's been exiled, and staying in the city will mean his death... -
![A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull]()
A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsJason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable--until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank to a place unlike anything he's ever seen. In the past, the people of Lyrian welcomed visitors from the Beyond, but attitudes have changed since the wizard emperor Maldor rose to power...Categorized as:
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![Sufficiently Advanced Magic by Andrew Rowe]()
Sufficiently Advanced Magic by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsFive years ago, Corin Cadence’s brother entered the Serpent Spire — a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire’s trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire’s goddess. He never returned. Now, it’s Corin’s turn... -
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Ghost in the Flames by Jonathan Moeller
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCaina is now a Ghost nightfighter, with the cunning of an elite spy and the skill of a master assassin.But this time, it might take more than that to keep her alive.Caina has been sent to hunt a murderous pyromancer, a master of fiery sorcery, and she soon discovers that more is at stake than just a few murders. Because if she doesn't find the pyromancer soon, the entire world might burn...Categorized as:
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![The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman]()
The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 81 ratingsWill is the bearer of the knife. Now, accompanied by angels, his task is to deliver that powerful, dangerous weapon to Lord Asriel - by the command of his dying father.But how can he go looking for Lord Asriel when Lyra is gone? Only with her help can he fathom the myriad plots and intrigues that beset him...Categorized as:
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![Ghost in the Blood by Jonathan Moeller]()
Ghost in the Blood by Jonathan Moeller
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCaina is a Ghost nightfighter, one of the Emperor’s elite spies and assassins, and few enemies of the Empire ever escape her cunning. Yet all Caina’s wit and skill might not be enough to save her from a terrible fate.Sent to hunt down a cruel slave trader, Caina encounters something far darker. An ancient evil, a thing of legend and terror... -
![Uncovering Cobbogoth by Hannah L. Clark]()
Uncovering Cobbogoth by Hannah L. Clark
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNorah Lukens needs to uncover the truth about the fabled lost city of Cobbogoth. After her archaeologist uncle’s murder, Norah is asked to translate his old research journal for evidence and discovers that his murder was a cover-up for something far more sinister... -
![The Truth of Shadows by Jacob Peppers]()
The Truth of Shadows by Jacob Peppers
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree strangers chosen by the gods. A castle-servant who can bend fire and light to his will. A musician whose song can soothe even the wildest of hearts. And a nobleman with the gods’ own luck. Three strangers gifted with powers beyond that of normal mortals stand against the armies of shadow. But there are other gods, other powers lurking in the darkness, and they too will find their champions...Categorized as:
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