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Ascension Day by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCaught in the middle of two powerful forces, can Thea find a way to survive?The Archon has ordered a day of celebration to mark her ascension to power. While most people in the city are looking forward to a day off and an excuse to drink and eat too much, Thea and the rest of the city's Watch are on high alert...Categorized as:
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![Flightless Afternoon by Vanessa Nelson]()
Flightless Afternoon by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith one of their own dead, the ruling elite want answers.The unthinkable has happened. One of the Ageless has been killed, their body left in a public space, displayed for all to see.The Archon is furious and threatens to burn the entire city, unless the person responsible is found and turned over to her for justice.Thea March is called on to investigate again... -
![Morning Trap by Vanessa Nelson]()
Morning Trap by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeneath the unrelenting sun of Accanter's summer, an ugly conspiracy is underway.A desperate mother asks Watch Officer Thea March for help. Her daughter has gone missing. No one else at Thea's Watch Station will help the mother.More bad news follows when a body is found. A young man who had gone missing some time before and whose death her superior officer wants to write off as natural causes...Categorized as:
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![Confronting the Dragon by Mark Cheverton]()
Confronting the Dragon by Mark Cheverton
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn evil army threatens to destroy all of Minecraft in the third Gameknight999 adventure!The ghast king Malacoda and the terrible enderman Erebus have led their monster army to the server that houses the Source, with plans to destroy Minecraft and all the digital lives on its servers before escaping once and for all into the real world... -
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![Witch Way to Beauty and the Beach by Jane Hinchey]()
Witch Way to Beauty and the Beach by Jane Hinchey
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFinding a body washed ashore in Whitefall Cove was not how I wanted to start my day.I much preferred to face the morning with a hot strong caffeinated beverage, but alas, we can’t always have what we want. Out on a morning stroll with my familiar, Archie, I couldn’t believe my bad luck when we stumbled upon the body of local teenager Emily Sherman washed up on the beach... -
![Of Blood and Monsters by D.G. Swank]()
Of Blood and Monsters by D.G. Swank
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThird book in the Piper Lancaster Series.A demon army is descending on Asheville, prepared to drag Piper and her friends to hell for defying Okeus, the god of war and hell, a threat her band of battered and weary defenders is nowhere near strong enough to hold off... -
![Siege Tactics by Drew Hayes]()
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... -
![Trouble in Zombie-town by Mark Cheverton]()
Trouble in Zombie-town by Mark Cheverton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn unofficial minecrafter's adventureWith his sister stuck in Minecraft, Gameknight999 will have to face a new enemy to save her!Gameknight999 was sucked into the world of Minecraft when one of his father’s inventions went haywire. Trapped inside the game, the former griefer learned the error of his ways... -
![Token of the Blessed by Cebelius]()
Token of the Blessed by Cebelius
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt is the mettle to proceed that matters ... The Labyrinth behind him, Terry and company arrive on the Eastern Steppes in the midst of a carnival, and a fateful decision puts him under a dire curse. Stripped of his bond powers and exiled to the dreamlike Wildervast, he must find and free the ultimate witch, then kill an invincible man... -
![Sword of the Tyrant by Cebelius]()
Sword of the Tyrant by Cebelius
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNEVER split the party ... Tyrfing is both the key to success in Terry Mack's quest to destroy the Dust Lord, and a death sentence for any template foolish enough to go after the cursed blade... -
![Mage by J.L. Mullins]()
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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![Power of the Lost by Cebelius]()
Power of the Lost by Cebelius
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA man is only as good as his word ... Celestine is a vast world, filled with mysteries and peopled by creatures most men consider nothing but flights of fancy. Terrence Mack knows better. Free of Florence at last, he wants nothing more than to make good on a promise. Yuri Kolenko journeyed across the world on a quest to be made chieftain and end the abuses of an evil shaman... -
![Her Dragon Destiny by Roxie Ray]()
Her Dragon Destiny by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNo guy is worth risking my heart until Maddox gets close … I can’t keep using my daughter as an excuse to stay out of the dating pool, but finding a partner as a single mom is hard. I’d much rather get lost in my work, but I don’t want to be alone forever. Enter Madd. He’s not what I expected: too young, not settled, but he might be just what I need... -
![The Barnabus Project by Eric Fan, Terry Fan]()
The Barnabus Project by Eric Fan, Terry Fan
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan... -
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![Tales From the Hood by Michael Buckley]()
Tales From the Hood by Michael Buckley
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe Fairy-Tale Trial Of The CenturyIn Ferryport Landing, everyone gets a day in court- even the Big Bad Wolf. Mr.Canis is put on trial for past crimes, and Mayor Heart's kangaroo court is determined to find him guilty. It's up to the Grimms to uncover evidence to save their friend, though Sabrina starts to wonder whether they would all be safer with the Wolf in jail... -
![The Unrestrained by Michael Anderle]()
The Unrestrained by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSkharr has made powerful enemies, but what’s new about that?A Noble wants revenge, and Skharr DeathEater has upset at least one noble willing to pay a high price to kill him.Painfully.Skharr is living in an inn, having spent a large sum of money on a weapon—one he never intends to use... -
![Mobius by Garon Whited]()
Mobius by Garon Whited
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFaced with war and the end of the world, Eric--or Halar the First, King of Karvalen--must find a way to stop a godlike entity bent on his destruction. His quest will be no easy thing, not a straight line to his goal, but even he can't anticipate just how far it will lead him on this epic journey... -
![Bound by J.L. Mullins]()
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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![A Tale of Stars and Shadow by Lisa Cassidy]()
A Tale of Stars and Shadow by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDumnorix princess and born warrior, Talyn Dynan was the finest fighter of her generation. With her Callanan partner at her side, she was invincible, reckless, a death-knell to their enemies. But after her partner is torn away from her, Talyn is left broken, wracked with guilt and unable to regain the confidence she once had... -
![The Last Hunter: Lament by Jeremy Robinson]()
The Last Hunter: Lament by Jeremy Robinson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn all the days since my kidnapping, breaking and transformation into a hunter at the hands of the half-human, half-demon Nephilim, my life has been a mass of chaotic actions and reactions to the horrors of the Antarctic underworld. I have battled unnatural monsters, fled for my life, and sacrificed everything -- or thought I had, when I stepped through the gates of Tartarus... -
![I'm Not the Hero: An Isekai LitRPG by SourpatchHero]()
I'm Not the Hero: An Isekai LitRPG by SourpatchHero
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn addition to strength, steel, and courage, a hero discovers he’s in need of a friend, in the first installment of a daring and dangerous fantasy adventure.When it comes to action and adventure, every hero needs a good sidekick. Holmes has Watson, Batman has Robin, and Daniel has . . . Orrin. More like brothers than friends, they always have each other’s backs... -
![Rod of the Heart by Cebelius]()
Rod of the Heart by Cebelius
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHow much blood is one man worth? Terrence Mack has succeeded in keeping his freedom, but at what cost? The Vicereine of Florence is dead. The city she ruled has fallen to chaos, under assault by both Twilight Zone agents and a seemingly unstoppable dragon determined to claim the template's power for herself... -
![We Hunt Monsters 1 by Aaron Oster]()
We Hunt Monsters 1 by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKeith has died twelve times. After making a deal with a mysterious immortal, he was sent to a new world in hopes of gaining the offered reward - a chance at a better life with his family. However, Keith failed to realize that this deal did not come with an expiration date, no matter how many times he died. After dying for the dozenth time, Keith renegotiates with the immortal... -
![Twilight Rebel by Annabel Chase]()
Twilight Rebel by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Wild has always had its share of threats. For most of us, that threat involves a dental deformity, a hankering for juicy veins, and a superiority complex.But that all changes when one of the villages is brutally attacked.Once again I find myself tackling the region’s problems, along with my merry band of werewolves and powerful new allies... -
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![Gargantis by Thomas Taylor]()
Gargantis by Thomas Taylor
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the second fantasy set in Eerie-on-Sea, Herbert and Violet team up to solve the mystery of the Gargantis — an ancient creature of the deep with the power to create life-threatening storms.There's a storm brewing over Eerie-on-Sea, and the fisherfolk say a monster is the cause... -
![Bad Medicine by Laken Cane]()
Bad Medicine by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDo you know what’s stronger than a wolf shifter?A shapeshifter.A shapeshifter is stronger than a wolf shifter.When I discover a shapeshifting serial killer is targeting human women in my city, I have to go after him.Even though he's more powerful than me.Even though he says we're exactly the same. Even though there's a connection between us... -
![The Dark Army by Marcus Alexander]()
The Dark Army by Marcus Alexander
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratings'Your abilities as a Keeper allow you to open doors that others can not.'Imprisoned in the mythical world of Bellania, CHARLIE KEEPER is at the mercy of Lord Bane's guards while her loyal friends have been sold into slavery...Categorized as:
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![Destruction of the Overworld: Herobrine Reborn Book Two: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure by Mark Cheverton]()
Destruction of the Overworld: Herobrine Reborn Book Two: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure by Mark Cheverton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew York Times Bestselling Author! Boys and girls, what is more fun that playing Minecraft? Going on a rollicking adventure into the world you love!Gameknight999 and his father, Monkeypants271, traveled all the way to The End and banished the evil virus Herobrine to the only place they knew nothing could survive: the Void. They thought they had finally destroyed the enemy . . -
![Breath of Dragons by Barbara Kloss]()
Breath of Dragons by Barbara Kloss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*Best in YA Paranormal - 2015 RONE Award Winner*After Prince Alaric's death, Daria and Alex set off in search of the legendary box of the Pandors'. The box is famed to hold a secret of power--one strong enough to overcome Lord Eris and the shield of power he stole from Valdon... -
![Uranus and the Bubbles of Trouble by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Uranus and the Bubbles of Trouble by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA clash between the Titans and The Olympians at sea leaves Zeus and his friends shipwrecked—and in a tidal wave of trouble—in this Heroes in Training adventure.After an encounter with Uranus, God of the Sky (and father of the Titans), the Olympians find themselves in the middle of a battle between two big-time Titans...Categorized as:
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![The Second Siege by Henry H. Neff]()
The Second Siege by Henry H. Neff
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Tapestry series continues to weave threads of fantasy, mythology, science fiction, and mystery into a wholly original adventure that appeals to fans of everything from Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings to The X-Men. Genre-blending and fully illustrated, The Tapestry novels have caught the attention of middle-grade and young adult readers alike—and the series is only getting bigger... -
![Ultimate Resolve by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle]()
Ultimate Resolve by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvil dragonriders are the worst.And the only ones who can defeat them are the good riders—the Dragon Elite.But fighting those who refuse to play by rules can be tricky.It’s difficult for Sophia Beaufont to get the upper hand when she refuses to loosen her morals.That’s exactly what makes her a Dragon Elite though...Categorized as:
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![The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski]()
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 79 ratingsGeralt the Witcher—revered and hated—is a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no ordinary murderer: his targets are the multifarious monsters and vile fiends that ravage the land and attack the innocent. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is good.. -
![Trillion The Three-Headed Lion by Adam Blade]()
Trillion The Three-Headed Lion by Adam Blade
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew Beasts. Old Magic. The peace of Avantia has been shattered by a fearsome new Beast--Trillion the Three-Headed Lion. If he is to save the kingdom, Tom must defeat Trillion and collect all the pieces of magical golden armor... -
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![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... -
![Black Tie Required by Craig Schaefer]()
Black Tie Required by Craig Schaefer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLas Vegas, Nevada. For some, a neon-drenched playground. For Harmony Black, a graveyard of bad memories. But when your job is protecting humanity from the horrors of the occult underworld, you go where the mission sends you... -
![Summoner 5 by Eric Vall]()
Summoner 5 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith the mystery of the monsters and the Shadowscape growing deeper every day, Gryff and his friends have been split up by Headmaster Sleet and sent to the far corners of the world with one mission: find some ancient ciphers that could end this war once and for all... -
![If I Had a Gryphon by Vikki VanSickle, Cale Atkinson]()
If I Had a Gryphon by Vikki VanSickle, Cale Atkinson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSam just got a hamster for a pet. She's not really impressed. The hamster isn't very exciting--he mostly eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. BORING!After reading a book about mythological creatures, Sam gets some ideas for more exciting pets. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she though... -
![The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski]()
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 70 ratingsGeralt the Witcher—revered and hated—is a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no ordinary murderer: his targets are the multifarious monsters and vile fiends that ravage the land and attack the innocent. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is good.. -
![Don't Give A Dwarf by Martha Carr]()
Don't Give A Dwarf by Martha Carr
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJohnny Walker, Dwarf Bounty Hunter is back on the hunt.WANTED: Dead or Alive. Logree Creature. Origin is Oriceran. Intelligent, flammable, displaying purple goo and tentacles. Do not approach. Leave to the professionals… like Johnny Walker.Just what the Everglades needed... -
![Black Frost by John Conroe]()
Black Frost by John Conroe
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat would you do to protect a loved one? Would you kill? Widower Ian Moore will do almost anything to protect his daughter from a threat that comes straight out of our darkest fairytales.If he has his way he'll prove that Ashley was the absolutely worst target they could have picked.In fact, you might want to take notes, 'cause your family may be next... -
![Mask of the Template by Cebelius]()
Mask of the Template by Cebelius
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNot all heroes go to heaven. Terrence Mack was born poor, grew up tough, and died hard. Waking up in a sea cave with nothing but the clothes on his back and a new bullet scar was enough to convince him that wherever his death had brought him, it wasn't paradise. His new world quickly proves to be a place of danger, magic, monsters, and - for Terry at least - women... -
![Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger]()
Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPete Seeger's storysong Abiyoyo has delighted generations of parents and children. The tale of how a father with his magic wand and a boy with his music triumph over the giant Abiyoyo is based on a South African lullaby and folk story... -
![Playtime with Monster by Michael Yu]()
Playtime with Monster by Michael Yu
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEric hates taking a bath. Eric hates brushing his teeth. Eric hates putting on his pajamas. Let's face it, Eric hates getting ready for bed. Thankfully, Eric's mom and dad have the perfect plan to help their little boy. Find out what a plate of chocolate chip cookies and a monster has to do with it...Categorized as:
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![Mindbender by David A. Wells]()
Mindbender by David A. Wells
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWar has erupted across the Seven Isles. Alexander has recovered the Sovereign Stone, and much to his surprise, it has bonded to him, revealing the truth of his bloodline and his duty. He is the Seventh Sovereign of the Seven Isles and champion of the Old Law... -
![Apollo and the Battle of the Birds by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Apollo and the Battle of the Birds by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a flock of angry birds threaten Zeus and his fellow Olympians, they need the help of a new friend—assuming the stranger is actually a friend!After a horrible drought, Zeus and his fellow Olympians are determined to help restore the land as they try to figure out their current mission, to find a special shield called an aegis... -
![The Unforgiven by Michael Anderle]()
The Unforgiven by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“In every person there is a bit of barbarian waiting to be unleashed. A moment when one must decide what one is willing to accept. Death, defeat, or allow one’s carnal rage to take control and consequences be damned.” Skharr DeathEaterA lone DeathEater has forsaken his clan. Leaving behind his previous life, Skharr starts building a future next to a dangerous forest in an unknown land... -
![Perseus and the Monstrous Medusa by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Perseus and the Monstrous Medusa by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPerseus and the Olympians face off against the Monstrous Medusa in this Heroes in Training adventure...Categorized as:
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![Witches of the Deep by C.N. Crawford, Carlos Quevedo]()
Witches of the Deep by C.N. Crawford, Carlos Quevedo
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFiona and her friends are on the run from the ruthless witch-hunters, seeking refuge in the werewolf city of Dogtown. But sadly for Fiona, no sanctuary awaits them there. Plagued by its inhabitants and her own twisted past, Fiona is searching for one thing: a way out. Her only hope is to complete a series of grueling tasks set forth by a gorgeous—but terrifying—sea-demon... -
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The Gryphon's Lair by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe exciting follow-up book in the fantastical duology for ages 10-14 by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.Rowan is now the Royal Monster Hunter, and her twin brother, Rhydd, is destined to be king. But her mother's cousin Heward is still determined that his children be the ones to inherit the titles, and will stop at nothing to show that Rowan and Rhydd are too immature to properly lead...
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