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The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsKiva trades one cage for another when she leaves behind a deadly prison for a deceptive palace.Kiva Meridan is a survivor.She survived not only Zalindov prison, but also the deadly Trial by Ordeal. Now Kiva’s purpose goes beyond survival to vengeance. For the past ten years, her only goal was to reunite with her family and destroy the people responsible for ruining their lives... -
![The Liar's Knot by M.A. Carrick]()
The Liar's Knot by M.A. Carrick
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTrust is the thread that binds. And the rope that hangs.In Nadežra, peace is as tenuous as a single thread. The ruthless House Indestor has been destroyed, but darkness still weaves through the city’s filthy back alleys and jewel-bright gardens, seen by those who know where to look.Derossi Vargo has always known... -
![Wings of Shadow by Nicki Pau Preto]()
Wings of Shadow by Nicki Pau Preto
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the heart-stopping finale to the Crown of Feathers trilogy, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable,” Veronyka must face her most devastating enemy yet: her own sister... -
![Der Kuss des Kjer by Lynn Raven]()
Der Kuss des Kjer by Lynn Raven
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMit einem Trick bringt Mordan, der erste Heerführer der kriegerischen Kjer, die junge Heilerin Lijanas vom Volk der Nivard in seine Gewalt. Im Auftrag seines Königs Haffren will er die Heilerin und ein zauberkräftiges Elixier, die »Tränen der weißen Schlange«, an den Hof bringen... -
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![When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker]()
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Creators did not expect their beloved dragons to sail skyward upon their end. To curl into balls just beyond gravity’s grip, littering the sky with tombstones. With moons.They certainly did not expect them to fall. As a valued Elding Blade of the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to kill. To complete orders and never get caught... -
![Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake]()
Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Tragic Story Comes to Light.At last, Caelan and his companions are heading to see a long-time ally of Erya.But New Rosanthe soldiers have already moved into the city, and nothing is quite as it seems.Even as old betrayals reveal new enemies, Caelan’s main goal remains the God of Wisdom and the truth.The only problem is that time is running out and the Dead God is waiting to claim him... -
![The World of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas]()
The World of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe official guide to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series complete with characters, creatures, new artwork, and more!Everyone knows the story of the assassin queen. But now, fans of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series will be immersed in her journey like never before... -
![This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede]()
This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThree weddings. Three funerals. Alessa’s gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner’s magic, not kill every suitor she touches.Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion... -
![The River of Silver: Tales from the Daevabad Trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty]()
The River of Silver: Tales from the Daevabad Trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBestselling author S. A. Chakraborty's acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy gets expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events of The City of Brass, The Kingdom of Copper, and The Empire of Gold, all from the perspective of characters both beloved and hated, and even those without a voice in the novels... -
![Reyr the Gold by Melissa Mitchell]()
Reyr the Gold by Melissa Mitchell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter fulfilling an Unbreakable Promise to Cyrus, Claire has finally accepted her new life in Dragonwall. She has a new Promise and purpose—one she created for herself. She must save Dragonwall, that much is certain. What isn’t so certain, is how she will achieve this end. Powerful magic courses through her veins, and she has no idea how to control it.Mastering magic isn’t Claire’s only challenge... -
![Ghostsmith by Nicki Pau Preto]()
Ghostsmith by Nicki Pau Preto
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn this action-packed finale to the House of the Dead Duology, Wren and her friends put everything they know to the test as they battle the living and the undead to save their world.Wren is still reeling from the revelation that the mother she thought was dead is actually the Corpse Queen, a ghostsmith with the terrifying power to control the undead... -
![The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder]()
The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHard on the heels of trouble in Zirdai city, Shyla Sun-Kissed and Rendor are ordered to report to the King of Koraha - a summons that is deadly to ignore. The King holds the key to Koraha's existence, but a formidable new enemy threatens Koraha's very survival and the King desperately needs Shyla and Rendor's help... -
![A Throne From the Ashes by C.C. Peñaranda]()
A Throne From the Ashes by C.C. Peñaranda
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs darkness descends, two destinies will merge. But as embers fly, one may rise from the ashes.A KINGDOM…Far from the land she knows, Faythe is beckoned toward the secrets of her heritage. Through trials of her name and a challenge to her claim, does she have what it takes to rule? Faythe bears a future that haunts; Reylan harbors a past that lingers... -
![Temple of Sand by Barbara Kloss]()
Temple of Sand by Barbara Kloss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSable has been exposed for who she is: Imari, the illegitimate daughter of Istraa’s king, and a Liagé—someone born with forbidden Shah power. After ten years of hiding and surviving in the bitter cold Wilds, she is finally returning home. But it's not the homecoming Imari envisioned... -
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![Daughter of the Bone Forest by Jasmine Skye]()
Daughter of the Bone Forest by Jasmine Skye
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo girls reluctantly bound by fate must weather a dangerous courtship as a prophesied war grows ever closer in Jasmine Skye's high-stakes, queernormative dark fantasy debut, Daughter of the Bone Forest.Rosy is a bone familiar, gifted with the power to shift into animals marked with exposed bone... -
![War Hour by Lauren Loscig]()
War Hour by Lauren Loscig
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen powers are earned and not born, who shall wield them?Lysta lives in constant fear of Trialing, a deadly test that bestows an ability upon its victors, but only after pushing their mental and physical limits... -
![Blood of the Earth by David A. Wells]()
Blood of the Earth by David A. Wells
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlexander’s costly victory at Northport provides only a brief reprieve from the onslaught of enemy forces converging on those loyal to the Old Law. Prince Phane has created a deadly new soldier – man mixed with darkness – imbued with terrible power and a purpose so sinister that that it could turn those Alexander loves most against him … or take them away from him forever... -
![The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber]()
The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.Not every love is meant to be.After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again... -
![A Captured Cauldron: Rules for Compulsory Brews by R.K. Ashwick, Kim Halstead]()
A Captured Cauldron: Rules for Compulsory Brews by R.K. Ashwick, Kim Halstead
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhy steal a potion when you can steal a potioneer?Grumpy potioneer Ambrose Beake has only one social event marked on his the country’s three-day Potion Convention. Alchemists from all over the world pour in to discuss their life’s work, and Ambrose eagerly dives into the excitement... -
![Feathers of Snow: A Goose Girl retelling by Alice Ivinya]()
Feathers of Snow: A Goose Girl retelling by Alice Ivinya
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Brianna’s new world of ice and snow, the coldest things by far are the eyes of her betrothed...Brianna bears a deadly secret: she’s not the princess she is pretending to be. If the prince finds out, her life will be forfeit and her country plunged into war...Categorized as:
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![Nightstrider : Book One of the Nightstrider Series by Sophia Slade]()
Nightstrider : Book One of the Nightstrider Series by Sophia Slade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a vicious night terror lords over the waking world and the dream world, his greatest weapon, a winged assassin born of a nightmare, will have her vengeance.Wren has spent her life doing the bidding of her cruel creator Para Warwick in the dream world known as the Reverie. When she learns of a weapon with the power to destroy him, she jumps at the chance to steal it... -
![Scales of Ice & Shadow by Emily L. Schneider]()
Scales of Ice & Shadow by Emily L. Schneider
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say love conquers all…but what about an army of ruthless dragons?Kaida and Prince Tarrin barely escaped the dungeon of Belharnt with their lives.Now, the Remnant is hunting them while the Royal Palace is under the claw of the Council... -
![A Dream of Flame and Shadow by Eliza Eveland]()
A Dream of Flame and Shadow by Eliza Eveland
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA blacksmith unable to forge a future. Every time Nevahn closes his eyes, he is haunted by nightmares of fire and blood. Though he’ll take any distraction he can find, his favorite is his daily work at the forge, where he is the master of fire. But he’s been an apprentice too long, and his nightmares are holding him back... -
![Lost Towers by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Lost Towers by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith evil rising, every secret can change the course of history.The curse is broken. The Fae are free. And so is Gandrett—at least to walk away from the palace at Lei’Vreah, from the King of Fae who she supposedly is in love with, from the prince who almost died in her arms.Her friends are out there, needing her help... -
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![Blood of Desiderium by Ali Stuebbe]()
Blood of Desiderium by Ali Stuebbe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the lands of Deyadrum, where every Fae possesses power, Princess Emma is the only one forced without. Confined in the walls of her palace by her father, she’s desperate for a taste of freedom.That is, until she discovers the truth: everything she thought she knew was a lie, for something evil plagues her lands - promising death and darkness.A betrothal that tests her... -
![The Dragon Prince's Necromancer by Amy Sumida]()
The Dragon Prince's Necromancer by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeath walks beside me.Two weeks ago, I was hired by the Dragon Prince of Zaru to help his brother, the King, deal with their dead. Not that there is an abundance of corpses in their kingdom, but those who die aren't staying in their graves. As a necromancer, I'm one of the few people on Serai who can put the dead to rest and discover why they are rising. As a Raltven, I'm particularly good at it... -
![Into the Dying Light by Katy Rose Pool]()
Into the Dying Light by Katy Rose Pool
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the jaw-dropping conclusion to the Age of Darkness trilogy, hearts will shatter, cities will fall, and a god will rise. "Solidifies Katy Rose Pool's status as one of the best fantasy writers of the 21st century."—Popsugar on As the Shadow RisesFollowing the destruction of the City of Mercy, an ancient god has been resurrected and sealed inside Beru's body... -
![Heartless Villains by Marion Blackwood]()
Heartless Villains by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe war between the dark mages has been settled and the new power hierarchy is in place, but the people of Eldar have at last figured out that their great hero is no longer in the city. Determined to take him back, they are mustering the whole city for battle while Lance’s friends race to reclaim an artifact that would leave the dark mages at a severe disadvantage... -
![The Crystal Gryphon by Andre Norton]()
The Crystal Gryphon by Andre Norton
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe story of Kerovan, whose cloven hooves set him apart from the human folk of the Dales, as he seeks his rights as heir to the throne of Ulm at a time when strange sea invaders are shattering the old kingdoms, and equally enigmatic manifestations of the Old Ones coming to interfere with humanity... -
![Long Live the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl]()
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![Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox]()
Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBirthed in shadow. Forged in fire.A Splintered KingdomAn ancient grudge has kept humans and the magical races of Arcanis at odds for centuries. The Arcane Crucible, a legendary series of trials that occurs every 25 years, offers a chance for peace. A Haunted Warrior Elyria Lightbreaker, once a celebrated fae war hero, is a shadow of her former self... -
![The Uncrowned Prince by Kenley Davidson]()
The Uncrowned Prince by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKiss him or kill him?After years of living a double life as a wastrel and a cad, Prince Vaniell has walked away from his position and privilege with only two goals in mind—to save the Five Thrones, and to build a world where mages can live in peace. His greatest enemy in this endeavor? A power hungry king, whose dreams of empire march ever closer to fruition.Melger. The ruler of Garimore... -
![Lord of Silver Ashes by Kellen Graves]()
Lord of Silver Ashes by Kellen Graves
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSilence. Restraint. Disgrace. After two weeks in the attic of Danann House, Saffron anticipates the moment he can finally be reunited with Prince Cylvan--but that day is unexpectedly marred by a visit from Headmistress Elluin, who doesn't believe Saffron was the one to perform magic in Beantighe Village in the attempt to save Berry... -
![Descent of Ravens by A.C. Andrews]()
Descent of Ravens by A.C. Andrews
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe old covenant of the gods is broken. Will the world break, too?When an army of vampires invades their home, Rio and Turi must fight for their future while the fate of an empire hangs in the balance... -
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![Queen of Bitter Thorn by Kay L. Moody]()
Queen of Bitter Thorn by Kay L. Moody
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFaerie itself is on the brink of destruction.Alone and frightened, Elora must return to Bitter Thorn to share news of Queen Alessandra’s most recent victory. But the realm is crumbling before her eyes. Frost covers surfaces it should not. Defensive enchantments are not as strong as they should be.Everyone in Faerie is falling prey to the Fairfrost queen’s manipulation... -
![Bride of Alvar (Redemption Book #1) by Silver Reins]()
Bride of Alvar (Redemption Book #1) by Silver Reins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll her life Lucy's mother has insisted Lucy is promised in marriage to a king from another world. Determined to take control of her life, Lucy gets engaged to her very normal boyfriend. However, before she can make it down the aisle, a darkly handsome and mysterious King Alvar appears and tells her the time has come for her to marry him and become his queen... -
![The Paladin's Shadow by Tavia Lark]()
The Paladin's Shadow by Tavia Lark
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKidnapping with benefits.Karis is the arrogant young prodigy of the Radiant Order, and his talents have found him plenty of admirers but far fewer friends. There’s one thing he has to hide, though: the voice in his head that tells him to do very un-paladin-like things. Sometimes it’s helpful. Sometimes it gets him into trouble.This time, trouble’s name is Ronan.Ronan does the dirty work... -
![The Wizard of Bright Isle by MomsDarkSecret]()
The Wizard of Bright Isle by MomsDarkSecret
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKieran, a kind-hearted boy living a simple life as a servant on a gentleman’s estate, learns that he has the power to become one of the kingdom’s most feared denizens: a royal wizard. This life-changing event transports him into a world of magic, politics and intrigue, where he becomes involved with the kingdom’s invalid prince Edouard and discovers the true meaning of devotion... -
![Home Ground by Ann Somerville]()
Home Ground by Ann Somerville
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWepizi is ready for the challenge of a new post, but it will test him more than he ever imagined, and Prince Juimei will learn the true role of a leader in a great crisis. In 'Bearing Fruit', it’s time for Kei, Arman and their friends to explore the fruits of peace and to build on the hard work of the last two decades. But if they thought life had settled down – they were much mistaken... -
![The Bone Thief by Breeana Shields]()
The Bone Thief by Breeana Shields
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I was absolutely swept away by the world of The Bone Charmer.” – Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns seriesA deft exploration of the weight of grief and cost of revenge, Breeana Shields’s Bone Charmer duology reaches its spine-tingling conclusion in this high-octane fantasy-thriller... -
![Oculta by Maya Motayne]()
Oculta by Maya Motayne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter joining forces to save Castallan from an ancient magical evil, Alfie and Finn haven’t seen each other in months. Alfie is finally stepping up to his role as heir and preparing for an International Peace Summit, while Finn is traveling and reveling in her newfound freedom from Ignacio... -
![Bound by Firelight by Dana Swift]()
Bound by Firelight by Dana Swift
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe heart-pounding sequel to Cast in Firelight, perfect for fans of epic, sweepingly romantic fantasy by Sabaa Tahir, Susan Dennard, and Mary E. Pearson.After a magical eruption devastates the kingdom of Belwar, royal heir Adraa is falsely accused of masterminding the destruction and forced to stand trial in front of her people, who see her as a monster... -
![Entranced by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Entranced by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTHE PRINCE AND THE LIBRARIAN . . .Clara is an Obligate—a human servant at the Court of Dawn.She doesn’t know why. She knows only that she broke the Pledge and must therefore spend her days obliging the every whim of a capricious fae princess. If she can keep her head down and follow the rules, she might survive to the end of her Obligation, spending her days working in the vast palace library... -
![Chaos by Megan Derr]()
Chaos by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNine gods ruled the world, until the ultimate betrayal resulted in their destruction. Now, the world is dying and only by restoring the Lost Gods can it be saved.Sealed off from the world for nine hundred years, Schatten is a country of darkness and mystery. The power of Teufel, Shadow of the Lost Licht, keeps the rest of the world out, and his deadly Sentinels keep the people of Schatten in... -
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![The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver]()
The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“What are you talking about? Marry another man?” Caspian, fourth son and yet still a Crown Prince of Gunkermal knew he was a party to a marriage contract. Arranged marriages were common in his family, and he expected the contract would cement various trade or security agreements with another country... -
![A Throne of Shadows by Tessonja Odette]()
A Throne of Shadows by Tessonja Odette
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA feisty outlaw.A conniving prince.A war of magic and shadows.Wanted by the crown for a murder she didn’t commit, Cora dreams of getting revenge on the mage who framed her. In the meantime, she hides in the forest and hones her magic. But when she discovers her enemy’s violent hunt for faerie creatures, she forms a plan for vengeance... -
![Heir to Frost and Storm by Ben Alderson]()
Heir to Frost and Storm by Ben Alderson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I needed this. I needed him. My mind was a storm and I wanted him to take it all away.” At the prestigious and competitive Saylam Academy, Max trains to master his magic, surrounded by enemies who will stop at nothing to see him fail. As he fights to survive, Max’s romance with proud, passionate healer Simion grows ever more intense... -
![Burning Bright by Megan Derr]()
Burning Bright by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNine gods ruled the world, until the ultimate betrayal resulted in their destruction. Now, the world is dying and only by restoring the Lost Gods can it be saved. In the land of Pozhar, the people fear the return of Zhar Ptitsa, the god of souls and rebirth who nearly destroyed them nine hundred years ago in a terrible rage... -
![Unbound by Katherine Buel]()
Unbound by Katherine Buel
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the growing conflict forces Logan to embrace his newly discovered heritage, he fights to control a power he has long kept buried—a power that threatens everything he has tried to make of himself. Desperate to spare Astarti yet another burden, he tries to hide his crumbling control, but she has long since learned to recognize a lie... -
![A Hunt of Shadows by Elise Kova]()
A Hunt of Shadows by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe second book in A Trial of Sorcerers is filled with forbidden magic, shadowy intrigue, heart-pounding action, and slow-burn romance.Eira is now a champion of the Solaris Empire. She’s off to a land she’s only dreamed about. But a nightmare awaits her.Her sworn enemy has escaped. His allies are powerful and deadly...
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