Books like 'Smite Me, Oh Dark One'
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Phoney Phantasma by Sukumar Ray
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA translation of Sukumar Ray’s famous Ha ja ba ra la, which is regarded as a precious gem of Bengali literature... -
![The Gods Trilogy (Discworld, #7,13,20) by Terry Pratchett]()
The Gods Trilogy (Discworld, #7,13,20) by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Discworld is, as everyone knows, and no one should now need to be told, flat. It rides through space on the back of four elephants* which, in turn, are standing on the shell of an enormous turtle.But just because it is being borne through space on the back of a turtle, doesn't mean it doesn't need gods.. -
![Into the Woods (Vocal Score) by Stephen Sondheim]()
Into the Woods (Vocal Score) by Stephen Sondheim
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTitles include: Opening (Part I, II, IIA, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII) * Cinderella at the Grave * Hello Little Girl * Hello Little Girl (Underscore) * I Guess This Is Goodbye * Maybe They're Magic * Rapunzel * Baker's Reprise * Cinderella Coming from the Ball (Underscore) * A Very Nice Prince * First Midnight * Giants in the Sky * Underscore 9A * Agony * Agony Playoff (Underscore) and more... -
![Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox]()
Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe prince is hoping to fall for Rapunzel, but since she can't quite hear what he asks for, everything but her hair gets tossed out her window. Instead of her curly locks, she throws her dirty socks. Instead of silky tresses, out go lacey dresses. And you can predict the guaranteed-to-crack-kids-up clothing she sends down when the prince simply says hair. . . -
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![How I, A Normal High School Student, Went to Royal Academy and Avoided Being Trapped in Hiatus by Kal Griffith]()
How I, A Normal High School Student, Went to Royal Academy and Avoided Being Trapped in Hiatus by Kal Griffith
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter a tragic accident ends Samson's life, he's given a second chance by Aki, the grim reaper in a tracksuit. Aki, a fellow fan of Samson's favorite light novel series "My Royal Academia," offers to help him, but only if he agrees to one Save the story from its hiatus... -
![Gothel and the Maiden Prince by W.R. Gingell]()
Gothel and the Maiden Prince by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDeep in the forest, far from the light, a sorceress with magic of the blackest kind keeps prisoner the princess she stole away years ago. From time to time, a prince will come to challenge her, but by and large, life is peaceful for Gothel.And that's just the way she likes it... -
![A Beautiful Curse by Kenley Davidson]()
A Beautiful Curse by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFollow your heart… But you might just end up snacking on flies. When a bumbling fairy godfather gifts a humble woodcutter’s fourth child with extraordinary beauty, she spends the next eighteen years trying to hide it—behind a book. Now, Elisette is ready to follow her dreams and become a scholar, but her admirers keep getting in the way of her ambitions... -
![Sight for Sore Eyes by Kimbra Swain]()
Sight for Sore Eyes by Kimbra Swain
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife goes on after tragedy. Fairy life goes to hell in a handbasket.Struggling to balance life as a mom and a queen, Grace Ann Bryant leans on those who she trusts the most to protect her children. Astor, who returned from Summer with her, has taken up nanny duties for Aydan and Winnie while Levi has turned into her constant shadow. However, she’s made her decision to take back the Otherworld... -
![Fit to Be Tied by Kimbra Swain]()
Fit to Be Tied by Kimbra Swain
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy Big Fat Fairy Wedding!In what is probably the fastest planned royal wedding of all time, Grace and Levi still have to deal with the crazy that is Shady Grove and the growing threat from the Otherworld... -
![The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart by David Greig]()
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart by David Greig
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne wintry morning academic Prudencia Hart sets off to a conference in the Scottish Borders. Stranded there by snow, she is swept off on a dream-like journey of self discovery, complete with magical moments, devilish encounters and wittily wild music.'You shouldn't miss this for the world . . . Rambunctiously life-affirming and touchingly beautiful... -
![無職転生 ~ 13 [Youth Period - Labyrinth Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote]()
無職転生 ~ 13 [Youth Period - Labyrinth Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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![Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child]()
Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHerb never imagined the dangers when he decided to scribble on and cut up his book of fairy tales. Drawing mustaches on the characters, pasting telephones into the rooms, and cutting out Prince Charming and the royal thrones had seemed like good fun. But then Herb never imagined he'd fall into the book one night... -
![The Reluctant Godfather: A retelling of Cinderella by Allison Tebo]()
The Reluctant Godfather: A retelling of Cinderella by Allison Tebo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA humorous and magical re-telling of Cinderella from a unique perspective. Burndee is a young and cantankerous fairy godfather, who would rather bake cakes than help humans. A disgrace to the fairy order, Burndee has only two wards entrusted to his care…a cinder girl and a charming prince... -
![無職転生 ~ 7 [Youth Period - School Entry Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote, SiroTaka]()
無職転生 ~ 7 [Youth Period - School Entry Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote, SiroTaka
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStarting from this volume the Web novel and the Light novel have different volume Numbers Web Vol. 7 Light novel Vol. 8. Web novel was published on internet web novel website Syosetu. April 16–22, 2013 Story SynopsisA 34-year-old NEET otaku was chased out from his house by his family. This virgin, plump, unattractive, and penniless nice guy found that his life was heading towards a dead end... -
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![無職転生 ~ 8 [Youth Period - Special Student Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote]()
無職転生 ~ 8 [Youth Period - Special Student Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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![無職転生 ~ 9 [Youth Period - Sylphiette Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote]()
無職転生 ~ 9 [Youth Period - Sylphiette Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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![無職転生 ~ 10 [Youth Period - Newlyweds Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote]()
無職転生 ~ 10 [Youth Period - Newlyweds Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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![無職転生 ~ 11 [Youth Period - Younger Sisters Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote]()
無職転生 ~ 11 [Youth Period - Younger Sisters Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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![A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman]()
A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFar away and long ago, when dragons still existed and the only arcade game was ping-pong in black and white, a wizard cautiously entered a smoky tavern in the evil, ancient, foggy city of Morpork.. -
![Robert Asprin's Myth-Quoted by Jody Lynn Nye]()
Robert Asprin's Myth-Quoted by Jody Lynn Nye
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA CAMPAIGN OF MYTH-INFORMATIONSince it was founded, M.Y.T.H. Inc. has dealt with all manner of vile and evil creatures. But not even a magician of Skeeve’s caliber is prepared to face the most duplicitous monsters of all: politicians. Emo Weavil and his cousin Wilmer Weavil-Scuttil have been running for governor of the island of Bokromi—for five years... -
![The Dungeon Traveler by Alston Sleet]()
The Dungeon Traveler by Alston Sleet
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI spent most of my life trying to get by with whatever happiness I could, that included alcohol, food, and porn. My death was unpleasant and humiliating. However, death is something we all need to go through. A bit like a proctology exam; necessary but never anything one wants to go through while it's happening. However, death was supposed to be the end of it... -
![Goblin War by Jim C. Hines]()
Goblin War by Jim C. Hines
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIf you think it’s hard being a hobgoblin or a human, try living a goblin’s life for a while. In fact, try imagining what it’s like to be the runtiest goblin in the caves, the lone worshiper of a god who’s been forgotten for a good reason, and the target everyone points to at the first hint of trouble... -
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![The Simoqin Prophecies by Samit Basu]()
The Simoqin Prophecies by Samit Basu
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Simoqin Prophecies marks the debut of an assured new voice. Written with consummate ease and brimming with wit and allusion, it is at once classic SFF and subtle spoof, featuring scantily clad centauresses, flying carpets, pink trolls, belly dancers and homicidal rabbits... -
![The Folklore of Discworld by Terry Pratchett, Jacqueline Simpson]()
The Folklore of Discworld by Terry Pratchett, Jacqueline Simpson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTerry Pratchett joins up with a leading folklorist to reveal the legends, myths and customs of Discworld, together with helpful hints from Planet Earth.Most of us grew up having always known when to touch wood or cross our fingers, and what happens when a princess kisses a frog or a boy pulls a sword from a stone, yet sadly some of these things are beginning to be forgotten... -
![Chicken Big by Keith Graves]()
Chicken Big by Keith Graves
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn a teeny little farm, in an itty-bitty coop, a very small hen laid a big, giant egg. And out of this egg came one big, humongous . . . something. 'It's big!' clucked the little rooster. 'It's enormous!' clucked the small chicken. 'It's an elephant!' peeped the smallest chicken. 'Run for your lives!' they cried... -
![Nights of the Round Table and Other Stories of Heroic Fantasy by Tanya Huff]()
Nights of the Round Table and Other Stories of Heroic Fantasy by Tanya Huff
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExplore uncharted territory in this collection of heroic fantasy shorts from Tanya Huff. Annotations provide background and insight on each story. Peppered with Huffs trademark tongue-in-cheek wit and the brilliant, funny, wise, ruthless heroines that have made her famous, this is a collection you wont want to miss. Travel to Camelot in Nights of the Round Table and to ancient Egypt in Succession... -
![Ciara's Song: A Chronicle of Witch World by Andre Norton, Lyn McConchie]()
Ciara's Song: A Chronicle of Witch World by Andre Norton, Lyn McConchie
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Karsten, Ciara of Elmsgarth is only a small girl when the edict is carried out to kill all with Witch blood, and take all they own. As a mob murderers her family, Ciara is rescued and protected by the powerful Lord Tarnoor and his son, Trovagh. As the years pass, Ciara and Trovagh grow to love each other and marry, raising children of their own... -
![The Battle of the Frogs and Mice by Giacomo Leopardi]()
The Battle of the Frogs and Mice by Giacomo Leopardi
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBatracomiomaquia ou A Batalha dos Sapos e Ratos é uma paródia cômica no poema épico Ilíada, comumente atribuído a Homero pelos romanos, mas, de acordo com Plutarco1 foi escrito por Pigres de Halicarnasso, o irmão (ou filho) de Artemísia I de Cária, aliada de Xerxes. Alguns literatos modernos, no entanto, atribuem-no a um poeta anônimo do tempo de Alexandre, o Grande... -
![The Management Style of the Supreme Beings by Tom Holt]()
The Management Style of the Supreme Beings by Tom Holt
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsManagement Style of the Supreme... -
![A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 9 by Kazuma Kamachi]()
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 9 by Kazuma Kamachi
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Daihasei Festival--a huge athletics festival attended by every school in Academy City, where the superpowered students attending these institutions gather to compete in a wide variety of competitions. And of course, Touma Kamijou is participating... -
![One Knight Only by Peter David]()
One Knight Only by Peter David
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKing Arthur--in his modern incarnation as Arthur Penn--has been elected President of the United States. But with political power comes powerful enemies. An assassination attempt against Arthur puts his beloved wife Gwen in a coma--and her only hope lies in the lost Holy Grail... -
![Expecting Someone Taller by Tom Holt]()
Expecting Someone Taller by Tom Holt
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMalcolm Fisher inherits a magic ring from a dying badger and becomes the much-disputed Ruler of the World. Everyone wants the ring--despite the fearsome curse upon it. And Malcolm is about to learn that some are born to greatness, and some are, well, badgered into it... -
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![Fall of Knight by Peter David]()
Fall of Knight by Peter David
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Knight Life, King Arthur was elected mayor of New York City. In One Knight Only, Arthur was voted President of the United States. Now, Arthur has become head of his very own church as Arthur Penn reveals his true identity, and the existence of the Holy Grail, to the world... -
![Mid-Lich Crisis by Steve Thomas]()
Mid-Lich Crisis by Steve Thomas
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs trying to sacrifice your estranged wife to a bloodthirsty demon an irredeemable act of evil? This is the sort of question the Dread Wizard Darruk Darkbringer struggles with. After being called evil one too many times, Darruk sets off to find a new purpose in his life and become a beloved celebrity... -
![Who's Afraid of Beowulf? by Tom Holt]()
Who's Afraid of Beowulf? by Tom Holt
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWho's Afraid of Beowulf? Well, not Hrolf Earthstar, for a start. The last Norse king of Caithness, Hrolf and his twelwe champions are woken from a centuries-long sleep when Hildy Fredriksenn, archaeologist of the fairer sex, finds their grave. Not only that, Hrolf decides to carry on his ancient war against the Sorcerer-King.In a mixture of P.G... -
![The Unseen University Challenge: Terry Pratchett's Discworld Quizbook by David Langford]()
The Unseen University Challenge: Terry Pratchett's Discworld Quizbook by David Langford
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTHE UNSEEN UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE: Trolls have smashed down the door, there's a banshee on the roof, the river's caught fire, the librarian has turned into some kind of ape, and this is your starter for ten.. -
![Board Stiff by Piers Anthony]()
Board Stiff by Piers Anthony
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBe careful what you wish for..."I'm actually a smart girl who would make any man an excellent wife. But no man sees that. No man is interested in my mind or personality, just my whatevers. So here is my wish: I'm board stiff. I want Adventure, Excitement, and Romance... -
![The Unwaba Revelations by Samit Basu]()
The Unwaba Revelations by Samit Basu
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUnder the all-seeing eyes of the assembled gods, armies are on the move. The Game has begun. And when it ends, the world will end too . . .In THE UNWABA REVELATIONS, the third and concluding part of the GameWorld trilogy, a way must be found to save the world; to defeat the gods at their own game... -
![Twice Upon A Marigold by Jean Ferris]()
Twice Upon A Marigold by Jean Ferris
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSince Queen Olympia's fateful fall into the river, newlyweds Christian and Marigold have been living happily ever after. And they had every intention of keeping it that way--until they find out that Olympia may not be as gone as they thought. Turns out Olympia is alive and well in a faraway village, having lost her memory after her ill-timed tumble... -
![The Day of the Dissonance by Alan Dean Foster]()
The Day of the Dissonance by Alan Dean Foster
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsClothahump, the wizard, is dying. All that can save him are rare medicinal powers to be found across the Glittergeist Ocean, past distant Snarken, Jon-Tom, the Spellsinger, sets out on the most perilous pilgrimage of his still-young career, armed with only his music-making duar and a reluctant Mudge, the otter, as his guide... -
![The Wizards of Odd by Peter Haining]()
The Wizards of Odd by Peter Haining
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis first-time collection showcases the Wizards of Odd--the masters of science fiction and fantasy at their quirky, comical best. Included are: a rare short story set in the world of Hitchhiker's Guide by Douglas Adams, a never-before-anthologized work by Terry Pratchett, unexpected offerings from such luminaries as Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnigut, Jr. and Ursula K... -
![とある魔術の禁書目録 11 by Kazuma Kamachi]()
とある魔術の禁書目録 11 by Kazuma Kamachi
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife has mostly returned to normal for the high schooler who knows nothing but misfortune, Touma Kamijou. But in a stroke of unbelievably good luck, he manages to snag two tickets for an overseas getaway trip! Of course, Kamijou is a veteran by now and immediately searches for a sinister trap or a hidden downside to this strange turn of events... -
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![Valhalla by Tom Holt]()
Valhalla by Tom Holt
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs everyone knows, when great warriors die, their reward is eternal life in Odin’s bijou little residence known as Valhalla. But Valhalla has just changed. It has grown. It has diversified. Just like any corporation, the Valhalla Group has had to adapt to survive... -
![Ye Gods! by Tom Holt]()
Ye Gods! by Tom Holt
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeing a hero bothers Jason. It's easy to get maladjusted when your mum's a suburban housewife and your dad's the Supreme Being. It can be a drag slaying fabulous monsters and retrieving golden fleeces from dragons, and then having to tidy your room before your mum'll let you watch "Star Trek"... -
![Grailblazers by Tom Holt]()
Grailblazers by Tom Holt
Rated: 3.65 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFifteen hundred years have passed and the Holy Grail is still missing, presumed ineffable. The knights have dumped the quest and now deliver pizzas, while the sinister financial services of the lost kingdom of Atlantis threatens the universe with fiscal Armageddon... -
![Unicorn Western: 1 by Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant]()
Unicorn Western: 1 by Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCast out from the magical kingdom of The Realm and into the dying desert of the Sands beyond, Marshal Clint Gulliver and his unicorn Edward have finally found peace in the small and dusty town of Solace. For the first time since leaving The Realm, Clint has dared to be happy, getting hitched to his bride to be, Mai... -
![A Bad Spell in Yurt by C. Dale Brittain]()
A Bad Spell in Yurt by C. Dale Brittain
Rated: 3.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe ebook version of "A Bad Spell in Yurt" is the special twentieth-anniversary edition of this cult classic.The tiny kingdom of Yurt is the perfect place--or so it seems--for someone who barely managed to graduate from the wizards' school, especially after all that embarrassment with the frogs. But Daimbert, newly hired Royal Wizard of Yurt, senses an evil spell at work... -
![The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals: The Evil Monkey Dialogues by Ann VanderMeer, Jeff VanderMeer]()
The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals: The Evil Monkey Dialogues by Ann VanderMeer, Jeff VanderMeer
Rated: 3.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA perfect gift book, this sumptuously illustrated and whimsically bite-sized bestiary is the definitive—in fact, only—guide to the kosherness (kashrut) of imaginary animals. It is an undomesticated romp from A to Z, including E.T., hobbits, Mongolian Death Worms, and the elusive chupacabra...
![無職転生 ~ 13 [Youth Period - Labyrinth Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/640f3cf0ec5d18f227d6eb23.jpg)
![無職転生 ~ 7 [Youth Period - School Entry Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote, SiroTaka](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/640edae0ec5d18f227d2c6f7.jpg)
![無職転生 ~ 8 [Youth Period - Special Student Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/640ef537ec5d18f227d3d99a.jpg)
![無職転生 ~ 9 [Youth Period - Sylphiette Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/640ef8a9ec5d18f227d3fc16.jpg)
![無職転生 ~ 10 [Youth Period - Newlyweds Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/640f0ce2ec5d18f227d4ce61.jpg)
![無職転生 ~ 11 [Youth Period - Younger Sisters Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/640f0cf5ec5d18f227d4ced5.jpg)
![無職転生 ~ 14 [Young Man Period - Everyday Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/640f40a9ec5d18f227d7302c.jpg)
![無職転生 ~ 15 [Young Man Period - Summoning Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/640f52f3ec5d18f227d7c89f.jpg)
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