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The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Winds of Winter is the forthcoming sixth novel in the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin.The previous installment, A Dance with Dragons, covered less story than Martin intended, omitting at least one planned large battle sequence and leaving several character threads ending in cliffhangers... -
Black Dragon Boxed Set by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagic has returned to the land. And so has the Black Dragon.An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series. Blessed with a magic she doesn’t understand, Ukrah must find her way in a world that doesn’t always embrace her and her gifts... -
Der Wanderer by Richard Schwartz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Am Ende wird einer kommen, den ich auserwählte als meinen Engel, um das Schwert des Lichts in die Heerscharen des Feindes zu tragen. Ihm wird folgen die Legion der Toten, an seiner Seite die Götter und die Hoffnung... -
The Elements of Harmony: The Official Guidebook by Brandon T. Snider, Lauren Faust
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsInside this important tome, every pony will find everything they need to know about the hit TV show, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Character bios, an episode guide and a map of Equestria are just the beginning of this gorgeous full-color book... -
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Form and Function: The Fantasy Epic (Aulds of the SPYRE Book 1) by Sara King, Lance MacCarty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of The Legend of ZERO and bestselling artist of Flea, Agent of Chaos comes a brand new adventure in a mind-blowing epic fantasy setting... "Those who try to change Form without likewise shifting Function are doomed to a lifetime of agony and mediocrity--or they make the best assassins... -
Sealed by Fire by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHell is easy to get into but almost impossible to escape. Tara Thompson is an elementalist, given the powers of the earth when her parents were murdered... -
Dragons of Dark by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSaffron’s resolve will be tested as the fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance. Young Dragon Rider Saffron and her faithful comrade the rightful king Bower have survived their first battle, but the war for Torvald is far from over. She warns the scholarly prince that they must take action and adapt for the sake of their people, while their enemy—and her relative—King Enric waits in the wings... -
Oltre le catene dell'orgoglio by Amabile Giusti
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSopravvissuta allo scontro all’ultimo sangue con il suo nemico mortale, Odyssea si è ormai ambientata nella cittadina nascosta oltre il Bosco di Confine. Dopo anni di peregrinazioni ha finalmente una casa e una famiglia... -
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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Isadora Moon Has a Birthday by Harriet Muncaster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFans of the Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire--and ready for her first-ever human birthday party!Isadora Moon might be half-fairy, half-vampire, but she wants to have a totally normal human birthday party. She gives her mom and dad a list--cake, balloons, presents, and games... -
Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings-Killien, the unyielding clan chief who’s becoming increasingly volatile.-Sora, the suspicious ranger who sees more than she should.-A swarm of frost goblins that devour with tooth and claw.The list of people and things that could get Will killed keeps growing... -
Luminary by Mindy Hayes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBOOK THREE Heartbroken and a prisoner in her own castle, it is time for Calliope to take matters into her own hands. Mere days remain until she is bound to Sakari and the Waking Oak is destroyed. It seems hopeless, but Calliope is determined to fight... -
The Memories of Merrick by Kylie Snow
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThese are the forty‑three missing days that rewrite the meaning of everything you thought you knew. Set during the 43 unaccounted days at the heart of The Sins of Silas, this pivotal installment returns to the Valley of Awakening, a realm that reveals not only truth, but desire.Trapped in isolation and uncertainty, Merrick and Erabella are forced to rely on each other to survive... -
Skyfire by Skye Melki-Wegner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if you achieve everything you’ve dreamed of – and it turns into a nightmare?Danika and her crew of refugees finally reach the Magnetic Valley. Will it be the safe refuge and land of freedom they had imagined? When a runaway girl is shot down before their eyes, Danika and her friends realise that this new land is no paradise... -
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Arrows of Revolution by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA tic started jumping near Hendrix’s eye. “You don’t have a plan? You formed a country without a plan on how to deal with Iysh?!” With Hendrix on their side and aiming for the Iyshian throne, Estole knows now is the time to end the deadlock with Iysh before the Iyshian armies arrive and wipe them out for good... -
The Vault Of Mysteries by Toby Neighbors
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a world where wizards are outlaws and most people are powerless to stop them, only the vaunted Marshyl Knights can enforce justice and keep the peace. Part wizard, part warrior, the Marshyl Knights are an elite group of fighters spread across the entire realm in an effort to balance the ever-shifting tides of power that if left unchecked could cost the lives of thousands... -
The World's Best Fairy Tales by Belle Becker Sideman, Katriina Viljamaa-Rissanen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of stories from many islands, each of which has the special flavour of its country of origin... -
The Labyrinth of Destiny by Callie Kanno
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAdesina, the young queen of the L’avan people, traveled across the world to rescue her husband from the hands of her enemies. After countless hardships, she finds herself trapped on the other side of a Threshold, in a realm far from her world. Now she must find her way home again and stop the power-hungry demon Cha-sak from fulfilling his plans of dominion and bloodshed... -
Paragoy Dimension by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 2 in the Dimensions Saga.Kyrin is forced by Daemionis to stay in Paragoy Dimension, but only after he sends her on a dangerous mission to retrieve the coveted seal of Carathis. While away, she befriends a creature that threatens to disrupt the peaceful life in the Valharan Castle... -
The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker, Vol. 2 by Tôwa, とーわ
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a successful encounter with the hidden deity Ariadne, Arihito is ranked number one in the eighth district, where he continues to flex his powers as a Rearguard. Though he's far from getting used to dealing with his hyperactive team, he manages to secure the rights to fight in the seventh district-when he finds himself in the middle of an unexpected setback... -
Perfect Harmony by Michele Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVivienne embarks upon the summer of her dreams as one of the few students selected for a training program back east at Liberty Farms. But as focused as she is on her riding, Vivvie also has a secret agenda: to investigate the death of Joel Parker, her friend who she believes was tragically murdered.Vivvie has hardly set foot in the state-of-the-art barns before things start to go amiss... -
Bounty Hunter: Ryder by Kim Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRyder and his crew have a job. Capture a wild polar bear shifter and get a cool two million dollars that they desperately need to save the family ranch. But when a rival bounty hunter comes crashing into his life, he realizes the job is going to be anything but easy... -
Borderlands by Skye Melki-Wegner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe action-packed adventure continues in the second book of the Chasing the Valley trilogy! Danika and her crew of escaped refugees are seeking the safety of the Magnetic Valley - and trying to evade Sharr Morrigan, the king's most lethal hunter. But the borderlands they must cross to reach the Valley are smugglers' territory: lawless, wild and steeped in ancient magic... -
The Broken World by James Oswald
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Broken World is the fourth instalment in the epic fantasy series by J. D. Oswald, The Ballad of Sir Benfro, preceded by Dreamwalker , The Rose Cord and The Golden Cage .***The book, sir. The Llyfr Draconius.You'll find what you need in there, if you know how to look.The war across the Twin Kingdoms rages on.Queen Beulah has killed one sister and ordered the assassination of another... -
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The Emperor's Pet by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn his way to return Shira to her home in Shinkya, Pol Cissert is called upon to solve two mysteries. His reward is something he has no desire for, but he must put that aside while he travels to the exotic and dangerous country of Shira's birth. He finds that deadly politics badgers him every step along his journey... -
Insurrection by Jeffrey M. Poole
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAdd one magic-stealing goblet, half a dozen dimwitted trolls, and one conceited wizard. Next add one kidnapped member of the royal family, one concerned son, two bodyguards, a soldier, and an adolescent griffin. Throw in a pinch of green dragon... -
Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica by James Wyatt, Jeremy Crawford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsExplore a worldwide cityscape filled to the brim with adventure and intrigue in this campaign setting for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.A perpetual haze of dreary rain hangs over the spires of Ravnica. Bundled against the weather, the cosmopolitan citizens in all their fantastic diversity go about their daily business in bustling markets and shadowy back alleys... -
A Dirge for Princes by Morgan Rice
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless. In another series that promises to be as entertaining as the previous ones, A THRONE OF SISTERS presents us with the tale of two sisters (Sophia and Kate), orphans, fighting to survive in a cruel and demanding world of an orphanage. An instant success... -
Avenger by Micalea Smeltzer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s all been leading to this for Caeden and Sophie Williams. This should be the happiest time of their life. They’re married and expecting a baby, but Travis is still out there, and they both know he won’t rest until he gets what he wants. The question is, what does he want? They’ll have to figure it out if they ever want to have their happily ever after. The end is near... -
Mae the Panda Fairy (The Baby Animal Rescue Faires #1): A Rainbow Magic Book by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust when you thought the fairies couldn’t get any cuter. . . here come the baby animals!Rachel and Kirsty to the rescue!The girls are spending a week of their summer vacation at the Wild Woods Nature Reserve. They're going to volunteer as junior rangers--which means lots of quality time with all the animals who live there! But Jack Frost has taken the Baby Animal Rescue Fairies' magic key chains... -
Moonlight Journey by Linda Chapman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwilight is a rather ordinary little grey pony but when Lauren whispers the magic words, he turns into a beautiful snow-white unicorn. In this thirteenth exciting adventure, Lauren and Twilight make an intrepid journey to the land of Arcardia in order to save their pony friend Shadow from a mystery virus... -
Throne of Dragons by Morgan Rice
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers... -
Chaos Descending by Toby Neighbors
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll is not well in the Five Kingdoms... and chaos is coming. The best selling Five Kingdoms series is back, along with characters from the blockbuster Lorik trilogy. A year has passed since the Witch's War laid waste to three kingdoms, and in that time evil has taken root. It cannot be seen, but Zollin the wizard has felt it... -
A Clasp for Heirs by Morgan Rice
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless. In another series that promises to be as entertaining as the previous ones, A THRONE OF SISTERS presents us with the tale of two sisters (Sophia and Kate), orphans, fighting to survive in a cruel and demanding world of an orphanage. An instant success... -
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A Crown for Assassins by Morgan Rice
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless. In another series that promises to be as entertaining as the previous ones, A THRONE OF SISTERS presents us with the tale of two sisters (Sophia and Kate), orphans, fighting to survive in a cruel and demanding world of an orphanage. An instant success... -
House of Shards by Micol Ostow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese walls have watched the witches; the witches have watched the world. These walls now turn against them -- some evil's been unfurled. . . . The one thing any Halliwell witch has always been able to count on is Halliwell Manor, the ancestral home of the Charmed Ones and one of San Francisco's historical landmark homes... -
Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFriendship, kindness, and gratitude are all illuminated in a quiet tale of a magical girl with mothlike wings.Nestled in a little nook in an old oak tree is a tiny girl named Ella. Ella loves light, but must be sure to avoid the sun because of her delicate wings... -
Celta Cats by Robin D. Owens
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSmart Cats know what they want. And on the world of Celta, they are very smart. They can be Familiar Animal companions, bonded with a person. These stories are seen from the cat’s very own eyes, and are six never before published Cat Stories, including the first Top Cat of Celta, Peaches; as well as a trio of stories about that favorite Fam, Zanth... -
No One - A Novella, Book 3.5 by Alycia Linwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWarning: This is the book 3.5 in the Element Preservers series and should be read after book 3 since it contains spoilers for the first three books in the series. The novella has approximately 18000 words (74 pages)... -
Bella's Gift by Felicity Brown
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis new chapter book series is based on the popular collectible trading cards and the interactive Web site bellasara.com. Bella Sara is an imaginative world full of magical horses. Each book includes a unique code for girls to enter and play with on the Web site... -
The Book in the Attic by Melissa Gunther
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA mysterious book, unusual abilities, and a school that isn't quite what it seems - Celia Fincastle is about to step into a whole different world, and she has no idea what awaits her. She's got new friends and some big expectations for her future, but someone doesn't want her around. Celia must figure out who's behind the plot and stop it - fast - because there's more at stake than she realizes.. -
Darkly Dreaming: A Fantasy Romance Anthology by Elizabeth Hunter, Grace Draven
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarkly Dreaming is an anthology of five full-length novels of fantasy romance, written for adult readers.Feared by a priesthood. Coveted by a god. Tempted by a slave. In Grace Draven's Master of Crows , a renegade mage must battle a god for his soul and decide if his fate—and the fate of nations—is worth the life of the spy he has come to love... -
An Ashen Sky by Alexes Razevich
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI see your future, and I see my own. My future is terrifying.Ten years ago, on my twenty-first birthday, I discovered the bloodied body of my uncle who’d raised me. Rumor said a secret society known as The Whispers had tortured and killed him when he wouldn’t turn over a magical pendant. Rumor said his niece—me—who’d disappeared right after, had the stone and chain...Categorized as:
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The Queen's Secret by Jessica Day George
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling author Jessica Day George continues her heartfelt fantasy series about a girl who can communicate with horses and a kingdom on the brink of collapse.Anthea knows the truth about horses. They're not carriers of deadly disease like everyone in their kingdom thinks; they're majestic creatures who share their thoughts and feelings with her through The Way... -
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A Kiss for Queens by Morgan Rice
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless. In another series that promises to be as entertaining as the previous ones, A THRONE OF SISTERS presents us with the tale of two sisters (Sophia and Kate), orphans, fighting to survive in a cruel and demanding world of an orphanage. An instant success... -
A Jewel for Royals by Morgan Rice
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless. In another series that promises to be as entertaining as the previous ones, A THRONE OF SISTERS presents us with the tale of two sisters (Sophia and Kate), orphans, fighting to survive in a cruel and demanding world of an orphanage. An instant success... -
Dark Horse by Mary H. Herbert
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter her entire clan was massacred, a young woman assumes her brother's identity and becomes a warrior - all to exact revenge upon the chieftain who ordered her family slain. But the chieftain, Lord Medb, has resurrected the forbidden art of sorcery and plans to destroy all who oppose him in this dark ages fantasy world... -
Tales of the Latter Kingdoms #1-3: Dragon Rose / All Fall Down / Binding Spell by Christine Pope
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree complete fantasy romance novels: Dragon Rose, All Fall Down, and Binding Spell. (Books 1-3 in the Tales of the Latter Kingdoms series) DRAGON ROSE: The shadow of the cursed Dragon Lord has hung over the town of Lirinsholme for centuries, and no one ever knows when the Dragon will claim his next doomed Bride... -
Enduring Light by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFighting darkness takes light.Desperate to save James, Charlotte scours Energo for answers with Calvin and Liam at her side. Kevin and Samantha head to Alaska to find the one item that might destroy Blake, but the search is only the beginning.As time runs out, Charlotte and Kevin discover that keeping Energo from eternal darkness will take a sacrifice no one expects... -
Gaia's Secret by Barbara Kloss
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo Fates. Two Worlds. One Love.Eighteen-year old Daria Jones feels trapped in the cow-strewn suburbs of Fresno, California. And with a father so overprotective he's installed video and thermal surveillance down the street, she doesn't get out much. Until the night he disappears...
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