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The Emperor's Bone Palace by Hailey Turner
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery heart is meant to break.THE NAMELESS. As a warden, Soren’s duty is to guard against the dead, but he was never trained to guard against his heart. Drawn into a web of Solarian politics, Soren finds himself at the center of a storm of his own making, unwilling to break free if it means losing the man he loves... -
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Elantris, Part 3 of 3 by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPerformed by a Full CastAdaptation by Johann Dettweiler6 CDs – 7 hoursThe exciting debut of a fresh new voice in fantasy. As fantasy surpassed SF in popularity, much of it became predictable. Elantris is a welcome exception, a rare epic fantasy that doesn't recycle the classics.In GraphicAudio...A Movie in Your Mind with Full Cast, Narration, Cinematic Music and Sound Effects... -
![The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi]()
The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMurder. Secrets. Sacrifice: Three women seek the truth of the empire's past. And the truth they find has the power to ignite a war in the sequel to The Final Strife, the continuation of a visionary fantasy trilogy inspired by Africa and Arabia.Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens' Empire. But when she is accused of a murder she didn't commit, her reign is thrown into turmoil... -
![Raw IV: A Primeval Fantasy by Misty Vixen]()
Raw IV: A Primeval Fantasy by Misty Vixen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe forest that Jak, his bond-mates, and his tribe call home is safe now that they have secured alliances with the secretive nymphs and the brutal karn clan they share the space with.Or that's what everyone thought until an army of the lethal corrupted attacked their forest... -
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![Monster Girls Unlocked: A Men's Fantasy Adventure by Justin Trublood]()
Monster Girls Unlocked: A Men's Fantasy Adventure by Justin Trublood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJustin Trimble's fantasies come to life when a couple of great looking, middle-aged professors give his virtual world a try and are transformed both in-game and out.As an AI researcher, Justin Trimble already has access to some of the most advanced technology on the planet. On his nights and weekends, he explores the capabilities of the virtual systems to invent an immersive game... -
![Garden of the Cursed by Katy Rose Pool]()
Garden of the Cursed by Katy Rose Pool
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this thrilling YA fantasy/mystery duology from award-winning author Katy Pool, cursebreaker Marlow Briggs reluctantly pretends to be in love with one of the most powerful nobles in Caraza City to gain entry into an illustrious—and deadly—society that holds clues to her mother's disappearance. Perfect for fans of Veronica Mars, These Violent Delights, and Chain of Iron... -
![Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump]()
Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor goddess-touched girls, there is only one destiny: the CullingFrom the moment Monroe Benson is born with a mark on her hand and the ability to summon fire from her fingertips, her life will never be her own. She’s goddess-touched, which means she’s destined to participate in the Culling, an age-old competition to determine the next queen of Erydia... -
![Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong]()
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 5 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling YA author Chloe Gong’s adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, is a fiery collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.Every year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin will flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games... -
![La llamada de los muertos by Laura Gallego García]()
La llamada de los muertos by Laura Gallego García
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTras la llegada a la Torre de Saevin, un muchacho con unos poderes excepcionales, Dana siente que algo extraño está a punto de suceder y decide viajar a la Ciudad Olvidada para visitar el Templo Sin Nombre y consultar al Oráculo. La aterradora profecía que sale de su boca y en la que se verán implicadas once personas la inquieta todavía más... -
![Heart of Thorns by Leigh Kelsey]()
Heart of Thorns by Leigh Kelsey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe cruel fae queen won’t stop until Maia is captured … or dead.Maia always knew Ismene was wicked, but her aunt is even more monstrous than she feared. Responsible for countless deaths, Ismene will stop at nothing to protect her reign. And Maia just made herself the queen’s most wanted foe.To stay free, Maia will have to disappear... -
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Fenris, el elfo by Laura Gallego García
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFenris es un elfo muy especial, tiene poderes inexplicables y en las noches de luna llena se transforma en un ser extraordinario; su amor por Shi-Mae y su enfrentamiento con personajes poderosos del Reino de los Elfos marcarán sus aventuras. ¿Cumplirá su destino y llegará a la Torre, situada en el Valle de los Lobos? Libro que muestra fantásticas batallas entre seres sobrenaturales... -
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Shield Mate by Eressë
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLong-held traditions have ruled Ranael Mesare’s life. He has always done what is expected of him … until now. Now he lusts after low-born Vaeren Henaz. But Vaeren is not interested. He has had to struggle his entire life and isn’t going to allow anyone to stop him from reaching his goals. Romance author Eresse takes you back to her fantasy world in Shield Mate, Book 7 of Chronicles of Ylandre... -
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Midnight Strikes by Zeba Shahnaz
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this explosive fantasy debut with a time-loop twist, a provincial girl must work with a roguish prince to stop an attack on the royal family and escape a nightmarish curse that forces them to relive the same night again and again.Seventeen-year-old Anaïs just wants tonight to end... -
![The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers]()
The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Everly family is cursed. Every generation is destined to lose their best and brightest, taken by a woman named Penelope, who never ages, never sickens, and never forgives a debt.When her mother vanishes in the middle of the night, the curse falls on Violet Everly—unless she can break it first... -
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![The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston]()
The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gender-flipped Die Hard set in a mysterious castle, Cameron Johnston's The Last Shield is an engaging fantasy read, perfect for fans of John Gwynne and Mark Lawrence.The ancient forest realm of Sunweald is bordered on two sides by far mightier nations – a precarious situation... -
![The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce]()
The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAeriel is kidnapped by the darkangel, a black-winged vampyre of astounding beauty and youth. In his castle keep, she serves his 13 wives, wraiths whose souls he stole. She must kill him before his next marriage and comes into full power, but is captivated by his magnificent beauty and inner spark of goodness... -
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The Knights of Emerald 04 : A Rebellious Princess by Anne Robillard
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Knights of Emerald: This epic tale takes place in a forgotten world in a time of great unrest as Amecareth, the Dark Lord of the Insect People, attempts to take over the known universe... -
![The Spring Queen by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
The Spring Queen by Jamie Applegate Hunter
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNOTE: This series will be taken down in late 2023 and undergo heavy re-writes, including making them interconnected standalones and dissolving this book, turning it into two separate books with new love interests for each of the main characters in it... -
![The Orc Blacksmith's Bride by K.L. Wyatt]()
The Orc Blacksmith's Bride by K.L. Wyatt
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Ivy’s father is killed suddenly, she’s left with no choice but to move in with her drunkard uncle. Living with him soon becomes unbearable, and Ivy longs for her freedom. That desperation sends her straight into the arms of a con man. His promises of love are worthless. Leaving with not only her coin but her maidenhood as well...Categorized as:
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![Crueler Mercies by Maren Chase]()
Crueler Mercies by Maren Chase
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Vita’s rage overflowed until she was prepared to drown in it, and she knew that she would never again dam this anger to please another.” After nine years as the people’s beloved princess in the sun-soaked Kingdom of Carca, Vita witnesses the execution of her mother by her father’s hand. Forced into exile, Vita fades into obscurity with her only friends—the crows that visit her window... -
![Unlock the Dark by Sasa Hawk]()
Unlock the Dark by Sasa Hawk
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPerfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer and Lexi Ryan, this debut romantasy stand-alone novel blends an immersive world, unique magic system, and swoon-worthy romance to create an unputdownable read that explores the great and terrible lengths to which love compels us to go.Elia Tallis’s key conjuring abilities, when used with her father’s magic, allow her to open a path to any location... -
![Legends and Liars by Morgan Rhodes]()
Legends and Liars by Morgan Rhodes
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis riveting sequel to Echoes and Empires sees Joss and Jericho team up with some of their greatest enemies—including two of the most powerful mages in the world—to bring an end to the queen’s empire of lies, from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Rhodes.Josslyn Drake is in over her head—again... -
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Endless Skies by Shannon Price
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShannon Price's The Endless Skies is a breakout standalone epic fantasy about shapeshifting warriors perfect for fans of Adrienne Young and Wonder Woman.High above the sea, floats the pristine city of the Heliana. Home to winged-lion shapeshifters―the Leonodai―and protected from the world of humans by an elite group of warriors, the Heliana has only known peace... -
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Crossbones by Kimberly Vale
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNever trust a pirate.The Blood Bell tolls, marking the death of the pirate king and the start of the Trials—a heart-stopping competition where the reward is the Bone Crown. Only one contender can claim the coveted island throne; each will gamble life and limb to win. Captain. Sister. Maiden... -
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![Shadow and Bone & Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo]()
Shadow and Bone & Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAlina, a pale, lonely orphan, discovers a unique power that thrusts her into the lavish world of the kingdom’s magical elite—the Grisha. The Darkling, a creature of seductive charm and terrifying power, leader of the Grisha. If Alina is to fulfill her destiny, she must discover how to unlock her gift and face up to her dangerous attraction to him.Glorious. Epic. Addictive... -
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Academy Days by J.J. Pavlov
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBack to school. Kuroe Makoto, now known as Chaos to demons and Chloe Marcott to humans, never thought that in a fantasy world filled with sword and sorcery, she would attend school once more. But her fake human heart beats faster at the fact that this is a magic school - the kind she has read about in many stories... -
![The War of Powers by Robert E. and Victor Milan. Vardeman, Victor Milán]()
The War of Powers by Robert E. and Victor Milan. Vardeman, Victor Milán
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt seemed like a routine delivery job.Except that the parcel was a jug containing a genie called Erimines the Ethical, who knew the secret of immortality but was actually more interested in sex after being bottled up on his own for more than 1,400 years...
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