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Rhythm of War, Part Two by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move... -
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Rhythm of War, Part One by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move... -
![This Class is Bonkers! by J.P. Valentine]()
This Class is Bonkers! by J.P. Valentine
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWith the way behind them sealed, the only way forward for Eve and her friends is down. Down the narrow steps carved into the mountain. Down into the oppressive toxic fog. Down into the Dead Fields.But the Dead Fields are not so dead as they seem. Things lurk in the mist, things far beyond the levels of Eve, Wes, Preston, and especially the hatchling Reginald. But Eve doesn't care... -
![This Guild is Batty! by J.P. Valentine]()
This Guild is Batty! by J.P. Valentine
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsInvitation in hand, it’s time for Eve and friends to travel north in search of the legendary Dragonwrought. With a single-minded focus, they’ll trek deep into the mountains, willfully ignoring the onslaught of side quests threatening to derail their journey... -
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![As Yet Unsent by Tamsyn Muir]()
As Yet Unsent by Tamsyn Muir
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCulled from Judith Deuteros’ secret report on Blood of Eden activities, this story was originally published in the trade paperback edition of Harrow the Ninth... -
![Rise of the Shadow by Michael Webb]()
Rise of the Shadow by Michael Webb
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter tasting financial success and the Shadow Knights’ power, Veron lost everything. Now, trapped in slavery, jealous servants and harsh justice threaten his ability to fulfill his destiny. Caught between secrets he cannot divulge and attention from the master’s daughter, Chelci, Veron must choose between following the rules or following his heart as he fights to rise again... -
![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... -
![The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko]()
The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe smallest spark can bind two hearts . . . or start a revolution.In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, country bumpkin Small Sade needs a job—preferably as a maid, with employers who don’t mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot. But before she can be hired, she accidentally binds herself to a powerful god known only as the Crocodile, who is rumored to devour pretty girls... -
![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... -
![Iron Heart by Nina Varela]()
Iron Heart by Nina Varela
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsCritically acclaimed author Nina Varela delivers a stunning sequel to the richly imagined queer epic fantasy Crier’s War, which SLJ called “perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass.”For too long, Automae have lorded over the kingdom of Rabu, oppressing its human citizens. But the human revolution has risen, and at its heart is Ayla... -
![The Sagittarius by K. Aten]()
The Sagittarius by K. Aten
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKyri has known her share of loss in the two decades that she has been alive. She never expected to find herself a slave in roman lands, nor did she think she had the heart to become a gladiatrix. But with her soul shattered she must fight to see her way back home again... -
![The Blood We Spill by Jo Havens]()
The Blood We Spill by Jo Havens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat would make the most ruthless ice-queen assassin in the Kingdom hesitate?Bound to the Kingdom for life, Cie serves a cruel King, her knives pledged to his word, her life at his mercy. She is also one of the Kingdom’s most privileged slaves – one of the Praetoria: five of the best, sworn to protect the Prince and, one day, to rule at his side... -
![Didn't I Say To Make My Abilities Average In The Next Life?! Light Novel Vol. 4 by FUNA]()
Didn't I Say To Make My Abilities Average In The Next Life?! Light Novel Vol. 4 by FUNA
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGoing the Extra Mile!When the Crimson Vow's newest job brings them up against not just a horde of beastmen but an elder dragon, Mile is forced to fight for her life in earnest, in what will become her greatest struggle yet! Can she dig deep and tap the combined power of her three selves to protect her... -
![The Plaguelands by V.A. Lewis]()
The Plaguelands by V.A. Lewis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Plaguelands: A Monster Evolution LitRPGHeretic. Heathen. Demon.The company war between the Valiant Dreamers and the Iron Champions continues. But these Human matters don't matter to Salvos. She takes off to with her companions to the Plaguelands, in hopes to level from the undead, speak with Kobolds, and maybe befriend a Lich!...the last bit may be a little bit difficult. But she is Salvos... -
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![Dragonoak: The Sky Beneath The Sun by Sam Farren]()
Dragonoak: The Sky Beneath The Sun by Sam Farren
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratings(This is the second book in a series.) The days when Rowan Northwood was exiled to the farmland around her village seem like a lifetime ago, and the passing Knight she ran away with has become a memory she does her best not to revisit. Her powers lie dormant, settling within her as glowing embers waiting to come alive once more... -
![Daughter of the Sun by Effie Calvin]()
Daughter of the Sun by Effie Calvin
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOrsina of Melidrie is a paladin of the Order of the Sun, sworn to drive out corruption and chaos wherever she finds it. She has been ordered to leave her home and travel around Vesolda in search of a great evil she is supposedly destined to destroy. But after two years of fighting monsters and demons and evil gods, she does not seem to be any closer to her goal—or ever returning home... -
![Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett]()
Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsSancia Grado is a thief, and a damn good one. And her latest target, a heavily guarded warehouse on Tevanne’s docks, is nothing her unique abilities can’t handle. But unbeknownst to her, Sancia’s been sent to steal an artifact of unimaginable power, an object that could revolutionize the magical technology known as scriving... -
![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... -
![Shadebloom by Felicia Davin]()
Shadebloom by Felicia Davin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeparated from her companions and abducted, Alizhan is delivered back to Laalvur, right into Iriyat’s clutches. Iriyat has tightened her hold on the city in Alizhan’s absence, magically manipulating the other Council members and further charming the public. No one believes her capable of plotting an experiment that could destroy cities... -
![Petty Treasons by Victoria Goddard]()
Petty Treasons by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsArtorin Damara, last Emperor of Astandalas, is in need of a new secretary.It has been three years since he woke from a magical coma caused by the catastrophic collapse of his empire, and he can barely acknowledge his own day-to-day existence, let alone what he needs from someone else... -
![Nightvine by Felicia Davin]()
Nightvine by Felicia Davin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlizhan spent her life in service to Iriyat ha-Varensi as a mind-reading thief of secrets—until she uncovered Iriyat’s crimes. Possessed of both political and magical influence, Iriyat is almost untouchable. Alizhan has stolen a book that might prove Iriyat’s guilt, if only someone could read its encoded text... -
![Beanstalk: The Adventures of a Jack of All Tales by E. Jade Lomax]()
Beanstalk: The Adventures of a Jack of All Tales by E. Jade Lomax
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJack Farris doesn’t want to save the world, just every person he knows, encounters, or hears of.It’s a bit of an issue.S. Grey doesn’t want to save anyone but himself. He wants to know everything and majoring in sagework at the Academy is the best way to do that.Laney Jones left her home to avoid the constraints there, only to find different barriers holding her back at the Academy... -
![Beneath the Dragoneye Moons: Book 2 by Selkie Myth]()
Beneath the Dragoneye Moons: Book 2 by Selkie Myth
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe adventure continues! Elaine learns how to be a Ranger, and the cold realities of Fire magic, healing, and life at the bottom of the food chain... -
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Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek. In Bookshops & Bonedust, a prequel to Legends & Lattes, New York Times bestselling author Travis Baldree takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books... -
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![Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi]()
Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew allies rise. The Blood Moon nears. Zélie faces her final enemy. The king who hunts her heart. When Zelie seized the royal palace that fateful night, she thought her battles had come to an end. The monarchy had finally fallen. The maji had risen again. Zélie never expected to find herself locked in a cage and trapped on a foreign ship... -
![Tarashana by Rachel Neumeier]()
Tarashana by Rachel Neumeier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year and a half ago, Ryo and Aras defeated their enemy, ending the conflict between the winter country and the summer lands. But with all his important secrets revealed in that struggle, Lord Aras now faces a new challenge in dealing with his own countrymen. Then a message arrives from Ryo’s people: A woman of the Tarashana has come to them from the starlit lands beyond their northern border... -
![The Rider's Quest by Kerry Law]()
The Rider's Quest by Kerry Law
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAimee Wood is a Sky Rider and with her dragon, Jess, it’s her job to protect others.But there’s an army of Empty Warriors marching towards Aimee’s home, controlled by the shadowy Master of Sparks and with a single purpose—to destroy Kierell.Aimee is desperate to help but she’s ostracised by her leader... -
![The Hero of Ages (3 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Terence Aselford]()
The Hero of Ages (3 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Terence Aselford
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho is the Hero of Ages?To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as a result, the Deepness---the lethal form of the ubiquitous mists---is back, along with increasingly heavy ashfalls and ever more powerful earthquakes. Humanity appears to be doomed... -
![Air Logic by Laurie J. Marks]()
Air Logic by Laurie J. Marks
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLaurie J. Marks returns at last to Shaftal in Air Logic, the long-awaited conclusion to her acclaimed series.Karis and those who love her must figure out, in the aftermath of war and an assassination attempt, how to bring together Sainnites and Shaftalese in a country where old wounds and enmities fester and Air magic conceals the treason hidden in the heart of the G’deon’s household... -
![女将军和长公主 by 请君莫笑]()
女将军和长公主 by 请君莫笑
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings为了在乱世中活下去，为了给至亲复仇，为了给全村一百一十八口枉死的人讨回公道，林挽月拿了龙凤胎弟弟林飞星的户籍去参军，励志杀尽天下匈奴人。宫廷中皇后仙逝，留下了十六岁的长公主和八岁的太子相依为命。几位年长于太子的亲王对皇位虎视眈眈，姐弟俩的地位岌岌可危。"Female General and Eldest Princess"In order to survive in troubled times; in order to revenge for the dear; in order to claim justice for all 118 people, who died undeservedly, in the village... -
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Water Logic by Laurie J. Marks
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBy water logic, a cow doctor becomes a politician. A soldier becomes a flower farmer. A lost book contains a lost future. The patterns of history are made and unmade. Amid assassinations, rebellions, and the pyres of too many dead, a new government forms in the land of Shaftal-a government of soldiers and farmers, scholars and elemental talents, all weary of war and longing for peace... -
![A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair]()
A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy body is made of scars,some were done to me,but most I did to myself. Keera is a killer. As the King's Blade, she is the most talented spy in the kingdom. And the king’s favored assassin. When a mysterious figure moves against the Crown, Keera is called upon to hunt down the so-called Shadow... -
![Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne]()
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratings"You like tea. I like books. Care to open a shop and forget the world exists?"All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence... -
![Illusionary by Zoraida Córdova]()
Illusionary by Zoraida Córdova
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsReeling from betrayal at the hands of the Whispers, Renata Convida is a girl on the run. With few options and fewer allies, she's reluctantly joined forces with none other than Prince Castian, her most infuriating and intriguing enemy. They're united by lofty goals: find the fabled Knife of Memory, kill the ruthless King Fernando, and bring peace to the nation... -
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![Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan]()
Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe epic romance of Lei and Wren comes to a breathtaking conclusion in the explosive finale to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire series.'Don't struggle, Lei-zhi. It's time to take you back to the Hidden Palace. You're going home.'The jaw-dropping conclusion to Girls of Storm and Shadow left the fates of Lei and Wren hanging in the balance... -
![Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger]()
Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin Ancient Ireland – an era of clan wars, petty kings and invasions by raiders from the north. As Christianity tightens its hold, magic and the old ways fight to keep their place in the hearts of the people. Born into this world is Ash, orphaned and maimed, left to die. She is rescued by a clan of badgers and raised to be one of them... -
![The Iron Princess (The Twilight Empress, #1) by Niall Teasdale]()
The Iron Princess (The Twilight Empress, #1) by Niall Teasdale
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere are five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Thus has it been since before the physical and spirit worlds divided. There are five martial Forms inspired by the elements and humans have learned them, using them to defend themselves, for thousands of years... -
![The Mindmage's Wrath: A Book of Underrealm by Garrett Robinson]()
The Mindmage's Wrath: A Book of Underrealm by Garrett Robinson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA murder in the Academy reveals a darkness growing upon the Seat. Ebon has survived the attack upon the High King's Seat, and now the Academy struggles to piece itself together in the midst of civil war. Now a quiet urgency hangs over all the lessons taught within the citadel; every student knows the spells they learn now may one day save their lives from the enemies of the King... -
![Pieces by M. Damon Baker]()
Pieces by M. Damon Baker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll I had to do was find the missing parts of some little trinket, what could possibly go wrong? It turns out the answer was just about everything. I thought I’d finally escaped the worst danger I would face—but I was wrong, very wrong. Only after leaving the safe confines of Lorida behind did I discover the true depths of the evils that plagued my new home... -
![Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills]()
Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA baker’s apprentice reluctantly embarks on an adventure full of magic, new friendships, and a prince in distress in this deliciously romantic young adult fantasy that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Gail Carson Levine.It’s not all sugar and spice at Basil’s Bakery, where seventeen-year-old Aurelie is an overworked, underappreciated apprentice... -
![Fiends and Festivals by S. Usher Evans]()
Fiends and Festivals by S. Usher Evans
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA cozy fantasy novelThe Harvest Festival is the most-anticipated event in the quaint village of Pigsend, and Bev and the Weary Dragon Inn are ready to welcome visitors from near and far. But when strange occurrences begin happening, including the destruction of Bev's beloved herb garden, Bev's got to put her sleuthing hat back on to uncover the truth... -
![Secrets and Snowflakes by S. Usher Evans]()
Secrets and Snowflakes by S. Usher Evans
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Witzel Winter Solstice Party is the highlight of an otherwise quiet winter season in Pigsend. But when Vellora and Ida Witzel start receiving mysterious, threatening letters, the party - and their own safety - may be in jeopardy. Across the street, Bev's got an inn full of suspects - and a freak winter storm to keep them all in one place... -
![Campaigns and Curses by S. Usher Evans]()
Campaigns and Curses by S. Usher Evans
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's election time in Pigsend, and Pigsend's mayor Jo Hendry is up for re-election, but she's not the only candidate in the race. Pip Norris, the ferrier, Wilda Murtaugh, the cousin of the perfidious mayor from Middleburg, Gore Dewey, the blacksmith, and Hans Silver, a local farmer, have thrown their hats into the ring, too... -
![Harry Potter and the Natural 20 by Sir Poley]()
Harry Potter and the Natural 20 by Sir Poley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFandoms: Harry Potter, Dungeons and Dragons--------------------------------------------------An 11-year old D&D character is plunged into Wizarding Britain. Mild parody... -
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![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... -
![The Empress And the Acolyte by Jane Fletcher]()
The Empress And the Acolyte by Jane Fletcher
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter three years of studying with the Empress Bykoda, Jemeryl has learned all that the elderly sorcerer can teach her and is ready to return to Lyremouth. However, before she leaves, Bykoda reveals a grim secret, an oracle of death, and askes her to perform one final assignment... -
![Thornfruit by Felicia Davin]()
Thornfruit by Felicia Davin
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere were two secrets in Varenx House, and Alizhan was one of them. Alizhan can’t see faces, but she can read minds. Her mysterious ability leaves her unable to touch or be touched without excruciating pain... -
![Fractures by M. Damon Baker]()
Fractures by M. Damon Baker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Computer-Generated Fantasy Gone Wrong… In one final attempt to salvage the wreckage of my life, I stepped into a virtual reality chamber, searching for something, anything, that might make me want to live again. But when I emerged inside the virtual world of Second Skin, I immediately discovered that things had gone wrong—terribly wrong... -
![Prince and Bodyguard by Tavia Lark]()
Prince and Bodyguard by Tavia Lark
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCuddling with your bodyguard is normal—right?Vana Dire can’t show weakness if he wants to survive the Draskoran court. The only man he can be vulnerable with is Daromir—Vana’s magic-bound bodyguard. The binding lets them share each other’s pain, and Vana depends on Daromir’s comfort as much as his services as a guard. Vana could never risk their friendship... -
![The Temple at Landfall by Jane Fletcher]()
The Temple at Landfall by Jane Fletcher
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLynn feels more like a prisoner than the chosen one of the Goddess. Her transfer to another temple provides her with a chance to taste a little freedom, but all does not go according to plan and her dull life is shattered by the dangers and choices that await her...
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