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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... -
![Salt & the Sovereign by A.L. Knorr]()
Salt & the Sovereign by A.L. Knorr
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDeep in the ocean, a rivalry rages. Can one siren’s song turn the tides of hatred?After witnessing senseless murder, Bel vows to end her mother’s tyrannical reign. But as a young mermaid, she has no choice but to spend time on dry land before she can qualify for the crown... -
![Backyard Dungeon 4 by Logan Jacobs]()
Backyard Dungeon 4 by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy life has certainly taken a turn for the better ever since I found the hidden underground dungeon in my backyard.But living two lives is certainly not easy.Not only do I have to contend with nosy neighbors and a sketchy Irishman who fences my loot, but there’s still the problem of my wife’s crazy half-brother hanging over my head... -
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Iron Garland by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler continues his majestic Harbinger series in a world where motivations are as mysterious as magic.For three years, Sera Fitzempress has been a pawn in a gilded prison—the floating manor of Pavenham Sky. Disgraced and exiled from society, she has been isolated from the downtrodden she’s determined to liberate... -
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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... -
![The Princess of Potential by Delemhach]()
The Princess of Potential by Delemhach
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA headstrong princess finds herself entangled in intrigue, politics, magic, and love in this coming-of-age novel set in the world of the House Witch series.It’s been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice... -
![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... -
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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... -
![Binding by J.L. Mullins]()
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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Rand by Silvia Shaw
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn epic story of magic, heroism, love, and treachery, Rand is a magical world ruled by an imperial line of Queens. Three hundred years ago, its most powerful talisman, a medallion called the Circle of Sheda, was taken through the portal and lost. When Dr... -
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Progression by Dave Willmarth
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAllistor, now both a Planetary Prince of Earth, and Emperor of Orion, and faces a new set of challenges. Thrust completely unprepared into the realm of interplanetary politics, he must navigate the pitfalls of dealing with more powerful races and factions.At the same time, he strives to continue his mission to strengthen the human race... -
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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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![Primal's Wrath by H.D.A. Roberts]()
Primal's Wrath by H.D.A. Roberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s been nine months since I had my first brush with Black Magic, nearly a year since the Fairy Realms were cut off from our world.My life has become peaceful, routine. I have friends, I have a girlfriend, and all is right with the world.Or it was, anyway...Categorized as:
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Love and Sacrifice by Tove Foss Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEpic, Genre-Bending Science-Fantasy Sixteen-year-old Princess Katrin is leaving Mordania for the first time, on her way to take the Grand Tour of the Middle Continent. For the first time in her life, she will leave her title and ties to the Royal Family of Mordania behind and travel incognito with her family... -
![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... -
![Revolution by C.M. Raymond, L.E. Barbant]()
Revolution by C.M. Raymond, L.E. Barbant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“No matter what,” she said, “tomorrow ends with blood.” Adrien’s master plan has been revealed and the battle lines are drawn. With the ashes of the Boulevard still hanging in the air, Hannah and team must race to prepare their ragtag army before the full might of Arcadia descends upon them... -
![Witch on Wheels by T.R. Cameron]()
Witch on Wheels by T.R. Cameron
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsScarlett Prynne is new in town, but that won’t stop trouble from finding the young witch. It always does.Before her brother kicked her through a magical portal that eventually landed her in nowhere Tonopah, Nevada, he called her an agent of chaos. But let’s be fair. Our Scarlett doesn’t create problems.Her magic just attracts it in all shapes and furry sizes.Like her familiar, Runeclaw...Categorized as:
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Cast in Conflict by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKeep your friends close, and your enemis closerA Dragon and ten Barrani wouldn’t be anyone’s ideal roommates if a person wants peace and tranquility at home. The residue of three Draco-Barrani wars can make things pretty awkward—on a good day. Kaylin Neya has run out of good days.In the upheaval surrounding the Academia, the Tower in the fief of Candallar is now without its lord... -
![The Shadowseeker by Victor Kloss]()
The Shadowseeker by Victor Kloss
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSpellswords, Wardens, Traders, Scholars, Diplomats – the five departments of the Royal Institute of Magic an apprentice must master to become a full member. Ben Greenwood has no idea what to expect when he begins his apprenticeship, but he quickly realises his family history is going to make life difficult...Categorized as:
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![Towers of Heaven by Cameron Milan]()
Towers of Heaven by Cameron Milan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOne day, six towers appear on Earth. Each one stands hundreds of stories tall, and are invulnerable to all attacks. At the base of each tower is a portal, welcoming in all who dare enter it. All sorts of magical monsters can be found inside the towers. Even treasure, magic and superhuman strength can be acquired. The problem is that the towers aren't a friendly place... -
![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... -
![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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![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... -
![The Oracle by K.B. Hoyle]()
The Oracle by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year ago Darcy Pennington would have laughed at the idea of magical worlds, prophecies, and talking animals, but everything changed when she visited Cedar Cove Family Camp and stumbled through a gateway. It is the summer before freshman year, and Darcy and her five friends have returned through the gateway to the world of Alitheia... -
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Nefarious Intentions by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo the victor go the spoils. Maybe.Zaena’s recent assault against the gangs has devastated not only her elven enemy but struck the heart of San Francisco’s organized crime. Will she get any credit for that? Unlikely... -
![Vengeance Served Hot by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Vengeance Served Hot by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce a cop, always a cop? Not if they become a bounty hunter... Leira Berens, former homicide detective must clean the streets, but this time it is against magic infused folks, shifters and dark wizards. There are no laws on the books to handle this situation. So, she is going to help make some. With a fireball in one hand and a pair of cuffs in the other, those she hunts can take their pick...Categorized as:
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Trial By Fire by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter a brief visit to the Blighted Lands, in hopes of recovering something useful from Shadye’s Dark Fortress, Emily returns to Whitehall for her fourth year, bracing herself for the exams that will determine her future. But as she resumes her education, she discovers that the shadows of the past are hanging over the school... -
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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... -
![A Defender Rises by T.R. Cameron, Martha Carr]()
A Defender Rises by T.R. Cameron, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRuby Achera just wanted a nice, quiet drink at her family’s casino in Magic City. The Mist Casino sits just above a kemana with an interior that would make a ghost feel right at home. Of course it does.After all, Magic City has to compete with nearby Vegas. A different kind of magic... -
![The Sylph by Wendi L. Wilson, Heather Costa]()
The Sylph by Wendi L. Wilson, Heather Costa
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings5 timmar 14 minuterSometimes, the ones closest to you are the ones you should fear the most.After surviving another face-off with Queen Sebille and discovering the truth about her past, December Thorne’s life has changed dramatically. With everyone now knowing and accepting what she truly is, and her new relationship with her mentor, her life takes a turn for the better... -
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Solatium by Becca Mills
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeth Ryder’s dangerously sexy and seemingly all-powerful boss has disappeared, leaving an increasingly desperate group of Nolanders — and one inept Second — in charge of policing other-worldly activity across much of North America... -
![A Thousand Drunken Monkeys by Eric S. Nylund]()
A Thousand Drunken Monkeys by Eric S. Nylund
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Thousand Drunken Monkeys (Book 2 in the Hero of Thera series) Continue Playing the Game? Yes / No The Kingdom of Thera is a crossroads to many worlds and realities. Here a secret war between the gods plays out via their proxy mortal champions. These player-champions use all the augmented-reality interfaces and game mechanics that role-playing and video-gamers know and love... -
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Goodbye by Jim Butcher
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMicrofiction #3Concurrent with the end of Changes and contains RADIOACTIVE-LEVEL SPOILERS for Changes and Ghost Story... -
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Home Sweet Home by Robert M. Kerns
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEarth. A world untouched by magic, or so its people believe.Gavin’s unexpected return shatters that belief, throwing the world into panic.And all Gavin wants is to return to Drakmoor...Categorized as:
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The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSet in the bestselling world of The Chronicles of Elantra, THE EMPEROR'S WOLVES is a prequel spin-off based on a fan-favorite character, and broadens the beloved fantasy world with another action-packed tale of intrigue and magic.As an orphan scrounging in the lawless slums, young Severn Handred didn't have the luxury of believing in anything beyond his own survival... -
![The Knighthood by Evan Currie]()
The Knighthood by Evan Currie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA war was fought. Humanity lost.Time for a rematch.The world fell, the invaders won, and Demons now ruled what had once been man's domain. The great works of a once powerful civilization lie in ruins, its people having forgotten the wonders of their forefathers as they now live in the yoke...Categorized as:
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![Excise by Ryan DeBruyn]()
Excise by Ryan DeBruyn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOtherworldly invasions. Nuclear meltdowns converted to dark power. A quest assigned by the Planet itself.Three weeks ago the world started anew as buildings literally stood up, fearsome monsters materialized, and humanity’s way of life changed forever. Now, Rockland Barkclay must continue to protect his people from a new threat while dealing with internal issues that keep popping up... -
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The Chain by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlex and his comrades might have escaped the Head's clutches, but where are they... -
![WarMage: Dragon Rider by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
WarMage: Dragon Rider by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRaven and Leander have discovered the source of all magic and it’s changing the dragons of Lomberdoon.Not even William Moss knows how to train magical dragons.Can he trust that Raven will know what to do?But the Consortium has secrets they need to keep, adding a dangerous wrinkle... -
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Reawakening by C.M. Raymond, L.E. Barbant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRevenge is a dish best served with magic—and a pet dragon.Hannah killed those who destroyed her family, but the man who ordered their deaths is still alive—and in power. It’s time someone worked to end Adrien’s evil rule.But to find justice, Hannah needs to increase her skills... -
![La nef du crépuscule by Robin Hobb]()
La nef du crépuscule by Robin Hobb
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIl y a longtemps, le roi Sagesse a subi le siège implacable de pirates venus de la mer. Tout le reste ayant échoué, il a résolu de passer l'hiver à chercher un peuple légendaire: celui des Anciens. À l'heure où Vérité arme sa flotte, les Six-Duchés sont plus que jamais menacés par les assauts des Pirates rouges... -
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Rogue Mage: Age Of Magic by Brandon Barr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOut of the ruin of civilization rises good men and dark-hearted bastards. Eighteen-year-old Payetta is particularly fond of killing the bastards. Payetta hungers for payback against Titannus, the mage who wiped her village off the map...Categorized as:
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![To Walk in the Way of Lions by H. Leighton Dickson]()
To Walk in the Way of Lions by H. Leighton Dickson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe conclusion to the sweeping epic that began in 'To Journey in the Year of the Tiger'. 'To Walk in the Way of Lions' picks up where Journey leaves off, in the harsh deserts of Khanisthan... -
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Possession by Samantha Britt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLissa's brother is a traitor to the crown, and her parents are leaders of the violent rebellion. Now, Lissa is alone in the capital, and she is forced to face life as the rumored concubine of the two princes. When King Roderick's returns to Draek, Lissa flees from Court with the broody Prince Brion by her side. But her journey isn't useless... -
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Crossed Roses by Breeana Puttroff
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKeeping the secret had never been a problem for William Rose. Even when he was only eight and first decided to travel to the other world, he knew that keeping his family and his world safe were more important than anything – more important than even having friends... -
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The Scrolls of Gideon by Sonya Bateman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's NOT safe to go back in the water... After a promise gone horribly wrong, Gideon Black has sworn off doing favors for people. But when the mysterious Lady Tethys offers him a house -- a home of his own for the first time in his life -- in exchange for retrieving an artifact, he agrees... -
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Prison of Horrors by Sonya Bateman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Hell if I'd let some dead woman get the best of me. It was supposed to be a break. A few days in Lightning Cove, Maine -- a very small town with a very old history -- and a chance to get to know Special Agent Calla Frost better. She swore it was just a routine check-in with a research team. No monsters, no magic. But when Gideon arrives in Lightning Cove, things are just a little too perfect... -
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Fragile Reign by Stacey O'Neale
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook #2 in the award-winning YA fantasy series Mortal Enchantment. Discover a world of elemental powers, courage, duty, sacrifice, forbidden romance and a war for the very elements of life.Rumors of King Taron's weakened powers have left the air court vulnerable. Kalin is desperate to awaken her akasha powers, except she doesn't know how. Tension within the court is at an all-time high...
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