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Untitled by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLeigh Bardugo confirmed that her longterm plan for the Grishaverse involves a third Six of Crows book "many years down the line"... -
![Império de Tempestades - Tomo 2 by Sarah J. Maas]()
Império de Tempestades - Tomo 2 by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA história de Aelin Galathynius, sempre repleta de ação e intrigas, continua nesta segunda parte do quinto livro da série, Império de tempestades. Aelin Galathyius sobreviveu a prisão, à perda de amigos e amores, às traições. Agora deve vencer seu maior medo para salvar o mundo...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Golden Prophecy by Paulina Vasquez]()
Golden Prophecy by Paulina Vasquez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's not just an Alpha, he's THE Alpha. The one they fear. The one they whisper about. The one they call The Rogue King. Every King needs his Queen and Cassiopeia happens to be at the right place at the right time. They can't help who they are - He's the Rogue King and she's unlike anything he's ever met... -
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![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... -
![The Study of Poisons by Maria V. Snyder]()
The Study of Poisons by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFierce, determined, dangerous. No wonder her soul called to his.As Chief of Security of Ixia, Valek has spent the last fifteen years keeping Commander Ambrose and his citizens safe. With his complex network of spies, informers, and soldiers, it’s his job to hunt down and capture criminals, including the intriguing Yelena... -
![Of Gold and Greed by Chanda Hahn]()
Of Gold and Greed by Chanda Hahn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChanda Hahn presents Book 6 in the Daughters of Eville series... -
![The Raven and the Reindeer by T. Kingfisher]()
The Raven and the Reindeer by T. Kingfisher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Gerta’s friend Kay is stolen away by the mysterious Snow Queen, it’s up to Gerta to find him. Her journey will take her through a dangerous land of snow and witchcraft, accompanied only by a bandit and a talking raven. Can she win her friend’s release, or will following her heart take her to unexpected places? A strange, sly retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s "Snow Queen," by T... -
![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 Archer by K. Aten]()
The Archer by K. Aten
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKyri was raised a fletcher but after finding a new home and family with the Telequire Amazons, she discovers a desire to take on more responsibility within the tribe. She has skills they desperately need and she is called to action to protect those around her. But Kyri's path is ever-changing even as she finds herself altered by love, loyalty, and grief... -
![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... -
![Throne of Dreams by Hillary Raymer]()
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... -
![Don't Judge a Prince by His Undergarments by Lisa Oliver]()
Don't Judge a Prince by His Undergarments by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe only goal Prince Syrius Fortune of Rosenhip had during his twin sister's "meet the suitors" ball, was to stay quiet and out of the way. His sister's event had been in the planning for five years, and he and his loving father had already agreed trying to seek a wedding contract for himself was not a good idea... -
![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... -
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![Of Mist and Murder by Chanda Hahn]()
Of Mist and Murder by Chanda Hahn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCaptured by an evil sorcerer, I'm forced to become his apprentice and learn forbidden magic. Teetering on the edge between good and evil, I trade my soul for power. Allemar wants to control me, but little does he know the shifter he's caged--is not easily tamed. My training draws me closer to Aspen, the forsaken prince, wanted for treason against the crown... -
![The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider]()
The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to the great kingdom of Camelot. Prince Arthur’s a depressed botanist who would rather marry a library than a princess, Lancelot’s been demoted to castle guard after a terrible misunderstanding, and nothing is going according to plan...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![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... -
![The Cat Returns to Adderly by Sam Burns]()
The Cat Returns to Adderly by Sam Burns
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOrphaned, Luke Miller is left alone and homeless with only his cat for company. But Wentworth is more than an average feline, and when Luke makes a set of leather boots to keep his paws safe, it might help them both find the path to where they belong. Previously published in Fables Retold under the same title...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![The Empress of Xytae by Effie Calvin]()
The Empress of Xytae by Effie Calvin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCrown Princess Ioanna of Xytae has kept her truthsayer blessing a secret for twenty years. In any other nation, her powerful magic would be cause for celebration. But Xytae’s patron is the war goddess Reygmadra, and the future empress is expected to be a brutal warrior. Reserved and peaceful by nature, Ioanna knows the court sees her as a disappointment... -
![The Sorcerer's Alpha by Corey Kerr]()
The Sorcerer's Alpha by Corey Kerr
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’re lost in the wilderness. And there’s only one tent. When a routine mission goes horribly awry, expert wilderness scout Marut finds himself solely responsible for protecting one of the powerful court sorcerers. Marut is suspicious of magic and more comfortable with horses than people, but he comes to begrudgingly respect Sycamore as they flee for their lives... -
![She Who Would be King by Kim Pritekel]()
She Who Would be King by Kim Pritekel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCateline is the twenty-one-year-old daughter of a nobleman in fourteenth-century France. It's a time when children aren't seen as those to be loved and cherished, but instead are used as pawns and bargaining chips on the chessboard of control and privilege.She is married off to a prince in the country of Sursha, a Gaelic-speaking island nation near Ireland... -
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![A Throne of Wings and Embers by Emilia Jae]()
A Throne of Wings and Embers by Emilia Jae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say the wrath of a female scorned could rival that of the gods. But the wrath of two vengeful queens will set the realm ablaze. First, she was the outcast captain of the fae army. Then, a rebel prisoner. Now, the heir of the realm will come to take her rightful place on the throne—by blade, blood, and flame... -
![Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch]()
Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHomeless and jobless, Fenn Todd has nearly run out of hope. All he has left is his longing for horses and the strength of his own two hands. But when he’s cheated into accepting a very ugly sackcloth horse, he’s catapulted into a world of magic, politics and desire. Fenn’s invited to stay at the black tower, home of the most terrifying man in the realm: Morgrim, the court sorcerer... -
![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... -
![Dance of Souls by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Dance of Souls by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVenatrix Ayleth made a vow of loyalty to her Holy Order.But is the Order loyal to Ayleth?Still recovering from her deadly encounter with the Phantomwitch, Ayleth finds herself the unwilling guest of the Golden Prince, forced to enjoy his hospitality . . . and the not-so-gentle ministrations of Venator Fendrel du Glaive.There’s something strange about Fendrel... -
![Tagwind - Der Bewahrer der Jahreszeiten by Jennifer Wolf]()
Tagwind - Der Bewahrer der Jahreszeiten by Jennifer Wolf
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYannis David Tagwind wird in ganz Hemera als hilfsbereiter junger Mann geschätzt und für sein Geigenspiel heiß und innig geliebt. In der Stadt wundert man sich schon, wann er sich wohl eine Frau suchen wird. Ganz besonders natürlich seine eigene Familie, die ihn schon umringt von einer Schar Kinder sieht. Doch Yannis hat ein Problem... -
![Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell]()
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... -
![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... -
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A Psalm of Storms and Silence by Roseanne A. Brown
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe highly-anticipated second—and final—book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from author Roseanne A. Brown.Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without her kingdom or her throne...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Rise of the School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani]()
Rise of the School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe battle between Good and Evil begins.Go back in time to the beginning of the School for Good and Evil and uncover the never-before-told events leading up to Sophie and Agatha's dramatic arrival and the beginning of their epic fairy tale.Two brothers. One Good. One Evil.Together, they watch over the Endless Woods. Together, they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil... -
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![Bound by Mark Lawrence]()
Bound by Mark Lawrence
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis is a 16,000 word short story, primarily featuring Nona, Ara, Kettle, Regol. It should be read between Grey Sister and Holy Sister. Again, I stress SHORT STORY... -
![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 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... -
![Blackstone by Shea Godfrey]()
Blackstone by Shea Godfrey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Captain Darrius Durand and Princess Jessa of Lyoness announce their love, they know it will be an end to many things. What they do not expect is that it will be the beginning of so much more. For good or ill, in the wake of their declaration, the tide of events that sweep through the corridors of Blackstone Keep will change the course of history... -
![The Archer's Heart Book Two by Astrid Amara]()
The Archer's Heart Book Two by Astrid Amara
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the ancient kingdom of Marhavad, noblemen dominate the lower castes, wielding mystic weapons, known as shartas, against any who oppose them. For generations the rule of Marhavad’s kings has been absolute. But now the line of succession is divided, and whispers of revolution are heard in even the royal palace.Keshan Adaru, an outspoken man of unearthly charms, welcomes these changes... -
![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... -
![Staying Power by Ann Somerville]()
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"... -
![Magician by K.L. Noone]()
Magician by K.L. Noone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA magician in need of redemption. A loyal hero on a quest. And only one bed at the inn. Once the world’s most legendary sorcerer, Lorre fled the Middle Lands after his own curiosity -- and a misguided transformation spell -- turned him into a dragon and nearly killed a king. He isn’t a dragon anymore, but he is hiding alone on a tropical island, avoiding people, politics, and his own reputation... -
![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... -
![The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean]()
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... -
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![The Traitor and the Chalice by Jane Fletcher]()
The Traitor and the Chalice by Jane Fletcher
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTevi has made a new life in the Protectorate - a life that includes Jemeryl - something she could never have expected when she was exiled from her home. Even more surprising is that she finds herself seriously engaged in the search for the chalice. The fake quest has suddenly become very real... -
![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... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![Hollow Empire by Sam Hawke]()
Hollow Empire by Sam Hawke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMoving from poison and treachery to war and witchcraft, Sam Hawke's Poison Wars continue with Hollow Empire, a fabulous epic fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Naomi Novik, and Scott Lynch.Poison was only the beginning.... The deadly siege of Silasta woke the ancient spirits, and now the city-state must find its place in this new world of magic... -
![Making Dragon Stew by Megan Derr]()
Making Dragon Stew by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAuthor's Note:A silly fairytale type story I wrote for a friend, based on a child’s story. In punishment for harming the King’s royal cook, a baker is ordered to make Dragon Stew or else...
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