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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... -
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... -
Assassin's Blade, The: The Throne Of Glass Novellas [Paperback] [Dec 31, 1899] Sarah J. Maas by Mass Sarah J.
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsCelaena sardothien is adarlan's most feared assassin. Explore the dark underworld of this kick-ass heroine and find out how the legend begins in the five page-turning prequel novellas to the new york times bestselling throne of glass series... -
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsHer city is under siege.The zombies are coming back.And all Nona wants is a birthday party.In many ways, Nona is like other people. She lives with her family, has a job at her local school, and loves walks on the beach and meeting new dogs. But Nona's not like other people. Six months ago she woke up in a stranger's body, and she's afraid she might have to give it back... -
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Solace by Bethany Adams
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 8 of the Return of the Elves series.As a new threat rises, Lial and Lynia must work together to stop an unseen foe.Solace is currently in progress, and release date may change... -
The Obsidian Palace by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRuethwyn’s body had been made whole and her magic restored in the Frostglades to the north, though in a way she’d never anticipated. Supported by her friends, at long last, she looks to the future and her ultimate goal, to rescue those who Resvarygrath had stolen from her... -
Maestro by R.A. Salvatore
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe saga of dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden has become a fixture in the fantasy genre, with a string of New York Times best-selling novels going back to 1988. Maestro is the follow-up to Archmage, and continues the story of Drizzt's perilous homecoming.Drizzt is going home. But not to Mithral Hall. Not to Icewind Dale. He's going to Menzoberranzan... -
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... -
Flight of Sorcery and Shadow by Meg Cowley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAedon's captivity is over when darkness descends upon the realm. The elf's only choices become escape or death—a far cry from his past fame and notoriety as a legendary thief. Lost, alone, and desperate to escape the deadly beasts now stalking him, he does not count on meeting Lief, a ranger of the woodland elves...and Aedon's natural worst enemy... -
A Suitable Bodyguard by R. Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor nearly twenty years, noble families have torn the country apart battling for the throne. Until now, the Tialttyrin have avoided the chaos, since no other nobles will risk offending the mysterious, powerful fae by attacking their favorites. But as the violence encroaches into the Tialttyrin’s green valley, continued peace might require action... -
Throne of Dreams by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the author who brought you Crown of Roses, come the the second thrilling second installment of the Faeven Saga...For Maeve Ruhdneah, being blessed with the soul of a goddess comes with a price. Now, war is on the horizon and she finds herself relying on the callous High King of Summer, Tiernan Velless, to help her control the magic in her blood... -
Runelight by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKate thought finding the puzzle box would give her all the answers.But it only holds far more desperate questions... -
I Destroyed the Elf Prince's Harem by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho hasn't wanted to disappear into their favorite book? Live in the world of their favorite characters?Well, when this author fell off a bridge thanks to flipping a magic coin, I woke up in the one place I didn't want to be—my own unfinished novel.Now I'm trying to untangle this twisted plot, put the hero back on track to finding his brother's killer, and getting his happily ever after... -
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... -
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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... -
Child of Destiny by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEight years ago, the Sorcerer Void saved Emily's life. To Emily, Void became, in so many ways, the father she'd never had. And yet Void kept a secret from her... -
Shadow Blizzard by Alexey Pehov
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShadow Blizzard is the third book by the international bestselling fantasy author Alexey Pehov. Like Shadow Prowler and Shadow Chaser, Shadow Blizzard is epic fantasy at its best; this is the third book in a trilogy that follows Shadow Harold, Siala's master thief, on his quest for the magic Horn that will restore peace to his world... -
Zakon Drzewa Pomarańczy. Część 2 by Samantha Shannon
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEpicka powieść o świecie na krawędzi wojny ze smokami. I o kobietach, które zaciekle walczą o jego ocalenieRozdarty świat.Królowiectwo bez dziedziczki.W trzewiach ziemi pradawny wróg budzi się z tysiącletniego snu.Dom Berethnet włada Inys od stuleci. Wciąż niezamężna królowa Sabran IX musi wydać na świat córkę, by uchronić swoje królowiectwo przed zgubą – lecz u jej wrót kłębią się skrytobójcy... -
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
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... -
Mortal Gods by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTorn from her friends, Kitania is captured by a goddess. She can only hope that her friends have survived. Torn from the sides of her friends by angelic magic, Kitania finds herself in the mortal world once more, among those who suspect she’s a demon assassin or spy... -
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... -
Queen of Abaddon by Heather Killough-Walden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaven shoved herself to her feet, pulling from willpower she didn’t know she had, to scramble to the railing that overlooked the remainder of the library seven floors below. Drake of Tanith stood at the base of the stairs, looking up. The gray marble flooring at his feet appeared to have been scorched; a black scar of searing evidence radiated out from his boots in a star pattern... -
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... -
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Of Werewolves and Curses by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer father is alive, but curing him might destroy an entire faerie court... Freya saw her father in the depths of the werewolf's eyes. She knows he's still in there, but the only way to save him is to convince the Summer Lord to work with them. And the Summer Lord hates both her and Eldridge with a burning passion. Once there, Freya realizes she has to manage more than just curing her father... -
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... -
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... -
Forbidden Arcana: Ariel by Tamryn Tamer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThirteen types of magic to master. Fire, earth, water, wind, spirit, mind, body, time, space, light, dark, life, and death. Jericho has a long way left to go before he truly becomes the mage he aspires to be. Ever since binding himself to Jinx, Jericho's knowledge and control of magic was progressing daily... -
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... -
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 Avatar's Flames by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRuethwyn’s life was promising. Talented in magic, the young elven woman didn’t fit in in her hometown, but was scheduled to attend the most renowned academy of magic in the kingdom, and was even building up the courage to confess her love in the hope that it might be returned. That all ended in a dragon’s fire... -
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... -
Demonstorm by James Barclay
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTHIS IS THE END ...The dragons have gone home, the elves are safe. The Raven have kept their promises. But fate has not finished with them. As the war between the colleges rages on an old enemy senses that his chance to revenge a bitter defeat has come... -
Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShesheshen has made a mistake fatal to all monsters: she's fallen in love. Shesheshen is a shapeshifter, who happily resides as an amorphous lump at the bottom of a ruined manor. When her rest is interrupted by hunters intent on murdering her, she constructs a body from the remains of past meals: a metal chain for a backbone, borrowed bones for limbs, and a bear trap as an extra mouth... -
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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... -
Tevinter Nights by John Epler, Brianne Battye
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn anthology of original stories based on the dark fantasy, role-playing video game series from Bioware.Ancient horrors. Marauding invaders. Powerful mages. And a world that refuses to stay fixed.Welcome to Thedas... -
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... -
ElfQuest: Blood of Ten Chiefs 3: The Winds of Change by Richard Pini
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElfQuest short story anthology."Ice" - Lynn Abbey "Wind Warning" - Katharine Eliska Kimbriel "A Friend in Need" - Mercedes Lackey "Song's End" - Janny Wurts "The Flood" - Allen L. Wold "At the Oak's Root" - Nancy Springer "The Fire Song" - Diana L. Paxson "Coyote" - Richard Pini "The Phantom of the Berry Patch" - Mercedes Lackey & Richard Pini...Categorized as:
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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
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... -
Rise of the TaiGethen by James Barclay
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Elves have been driven out of their capital. The invading forces of Mankind, backed by the terrifying power of their mages have taken hundreds of elves as hostages and have now begun to plunder the sacred jungles of Calaius... -
Elves: Beyond the Mists of Katura by James Barclay
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThousands of years ago the elves were enslaved by the Wytch Lords. Murdered in their thousands, worked to death in slave gangs and divided against themselves, the wounds inflicted by man run deep - and elves have very long memories. Two of them - Auum and Takaar - led the rise against their enslavers, and united their people against men in order to free their nation. Now Calaius is at peace.. -
Staying Power by Ann Somerville
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKarik always wanted to travel and see more of the world. Now he’s on his first major expedition to explore the mysterious land of Andon. But he’ll learn working in a team and managing diverse talents and personalities isn’t easy. It’s even harder when your leader is a prickly, handsome lieutenant and your colleague only opens his mouth to insert the other foot. Contains "Freely Given"... -
Ballad of Sea and Sky by Madeleine Eliot
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA princess with an adventurer’s spirit. A pirate with a king’s obligations.Marina has known for a long time that she doesn’t want the life her parents want for her, but when they announce her betrothal to the steady but dull captain of the guard, she reluctantly accepts her duty... -
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The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs head phoenix keeper at a world-renowned zoo for magical creatures, Aila's childhood dream of conserving critically endangered firebirds seems closer than ever. There's just one glaring caveat: her zoo's breeding program hasn't functioned for a decade... -
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... -
The Name-Bearer by Natalia Hernandez
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor her entire life, the Name-Bearer’s sole purpose has been to receive and deliver the names of the future monarchy from the Flowers of Prophecy. But when the child is finally born and the Name-Bearer is sent to the Flowers, they refuse to name him... -
Of Pixies and Spells by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo find her mother, one woman must dive into the depths of magic itself... Freya has made a name for herself as the Queen Killer. The woman who defeated the Goblin King, then killed the Goblin Queen. Now, she has a new task. One that is much more personal. Her mother is alive, trapped somewhere in the realms of the fae, and she will stop at nothing to get her back... -
La corte de los espejos by Concepción Perea
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTerraLinde, un reino donde las hadas no creen que los humanos existan, una vieja ciudad que fue decisiva durante la Guerra de la Reina Durmiente. Han pasado años desde ese cruento conflicto que dejó tras de sí una paz delicada, una larga lista de rencores y un trono inestable.Allí viven Nicasia, una knocker del gremio de ingenieros, y Dujal, un phoka demasiado aficionado al riesgo... -
Der Orden des geheimen Baumes - Die Magierin by Samantha Shannon
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDieser bahnbrechende Auftakt einer großen Saga erfindet die Fantasy neu und zieht die Leser mit einer umwerfenden Story in eine Welt voller Drachen, starker Frauenfiguren und politischer Intrigen.In ihrem epischen Fantasy-Roman „Der Orden des geheimen Baumes“ hebt Samantha Shannon das Genre auf die nächste Stufe...
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