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Memories of Prophecies by Davis Ashura
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe memories of the past may be forgotten, but prophecies linger.Cinder Shade and his fellow cadets have survived a brutal mission in the vast wilds of the Dagger Mountains. Laying to rest many of their brother warriors, they return to the Third Directorate, battered, bruised, and weary of soul.But the world turns, and new challenges press... -
![The Forsaken Throne by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Forsaken Throne by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsA devastating disaster has left the Forbidden Court in ashes, its fountains destroyed, and its magic at risk. It was destined as the site of Trynne Kiskaddon’s coronation as empress. Now, all Trynne can imagine is the roar of flames, the cries of Gahalatine’s people, and the smell of cinders in a city gone dark... -
![Wicked Warlock by Megan Montero]()
Wicked Warlock by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly my power will rule them all...Death comes for us all...at least for now. My soulmate, Becket Dustwick, has been lost to a darkness inside him I don't understand and can't fight. The council's relentless violence has started a war within Evermore that I can't stop. And the walls around our world have fallen... -
![Voice of Life by Melanie Cellier]()
Voice of Life by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe fourth and final book in the Spoken Mage seriesIn her fourth year, Elena should be focused on final exams and graduation. Instead, her future, and the future of those she loves, depends on her ability to stop a decades-long war. Join Elena and Lucas for their final year at the Academy... -
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![Black Rose and Gold Queen by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St Clare]()
Black Rose and Gold Queen by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St Clare
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUnderhill has been killed and the only thing standing between all realms and utter destruction by Unbalance and his minions….Is me.Named as the new Mistress of Underhill, I must gather those I trust to untangle the deadly riddles or I will be left to face the darkness alone... -
![Canes of Divergence by Breeana Puttroff]()
Canes of Divergence by Breeana Puttroff
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo months ago, Zander Cunningham's life was perfect. College acceptances were rolling in, and Quinn Robbins was his. Until she started acting strange all the time, and then one weekend mysteriously disappeared. His parents think he needs to let it go, to accept the explanation that she's studying with her family in Europe, but he just can't - something's not right... -
![A Christmas Rose by Breeana Puttroff]()
A Christmas Rose by Breeana Puttroff
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA follow up novella to the four main books in the Dusk Gate Chronicles.Quinn, spending her first winter as queen of Philotheum, is saddened by the realization that winter in her new home doesn't mean anticipating the holiday season.But with the help of William and the rest of her new family, she's about to discover that Christmas is a cause for celebration in any world... -
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Dark-Hunter: An Insider's Guide by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA compilation of 5 never-before-seen Sherrilyn Kenyon short stories from the Dark Hunter Series: * The Promise * Where Angels Fear To Tread * Dark Hunter Christmas * Second Chances * Fear of Darkness Kenyon gives her fans the insider's description of these new stories, which fill in crucial pieces missing from the Dark Hunter series... -
![Thorn Kissed and Silver Chains by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare]()
Thorn Kissed and Silver Chains by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA continuation in the world of Honey and Ice . . .with new characters, new loves, new enemies . . .Underhill is my ruthless mother. Her realm is my deadly home. The brutal creatures here are both foe and friend.But the group of fae that just attacked me? They’re all foe. Dragged from my game of hide-and-seek with a dragon, and my home of twenty-one years, I’m thrust into a weak, ugly realm.Earth... -
![The Wolf and the Witch by Charissa Weaks]()
The Wolf and the Witch by Charissa Weaks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs Nephele, Alexus, and their faithful companions grapple with the devastating loss on Mount Ulra, the threat of Thamaos’s reign rises in the East. To prepare, the crew must strengthen the Northland and Summerland armies, even if it means depending on the one being they never thought would live again: Neri, God of the White Wolf... -
![Wolf of Ashes by Everly Frost]()
Wolf of Ashes by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis dark crown will be mine.My mother was imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit. She was locked away in darkness, never to see light again. I was born into that darkness, that perpetual night. I learned to survive without sunlight and to thrive on the scraps that were thrown to me.All because someone didn't want me to claim my birthright.Now I'm free. And I'm coming for what's mine... -
![The Myths of Ophelia by Nicole Platania]()
The Myths of Ophelia by Nicole Platania
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsConstellations may fall,but perhaps all the myths are alive.Ophelia has survived warfare, curses, and betrayals. Now, as the Revered of the Mystique Warriors and the Chosen of the Angels, she faces an unprecedented threat: The bloodthirsty Queen of the Fae sails for the shores of Gallantia. To ensure the safety of her people, Ophelia is forced into a deadly bargain... -
![Blades of Accession by Breeana Puttroff]()
Blades of Accession by Breeana Puttroff
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPeace has finally come to the kingdom of Philotheum, but now William, Quinn, Zander, and Linnea find themselves facing the biggest challenge of all: coming into their own as adults. Newly re-installed as queen, Quinn must learn how to manage not only her kingdom, but the challenging history of her bloodline... -
![The Keeper's Flame by Barbara Kloss]()
The Keeper's Flame by Barbara Kloss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWinter has fallen upon Valdon. It's been five months since Daria Regius arrived at the castle, and her grandfather, the king, has stripped her of all freedoms, building even more barriers around her lonely life. But darkness moves. Rumors abound about a dark rider, sending ancient and unspeakable horrors to the territories, and the citizens of Gaia are filled with fear... -
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![Brave Heart by Emma Hamm]()
Brave Heart by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf they cannot free themselves from the bindings of an ancient curse, then all is lost...Lorelei has seen the best and worst of this kingdom. She has fought through armies of the dead, fallen in love with a dragon, and discovered there may be more to her origin than she originally thought. Now, free from the rebellion, she can make her choice for where her life leads... -
![Storms of Allegiance by Melanie Cellier]()
Storms of Allegiance by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven absorbed in her studies, Delphine can’t forget Nik or his mission to find Grey. When he reappears with a plan to defeat Grey, she’s desperate to convince Amara and Hayes to agree—even if it means putting herself in danger.But there are things Delphine doesn’t know about her own ability, and once in Grey’s orbit, it might not be as easy to extricate herself as she expects... -
![Shadow Rule by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Shadow Rule by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBreaking the curse will break her heartGandrett can no longer hope that she has a dying chance to save the Prince of Ulfray nor the friend the Dragon King has taken from her. But she won’t give up—even if it means she has to travel to the forests of Ulfray first to help the Prince of Fae to wake his people... -
![Night of Flame by Jordan Rivet]()
Night of Flame by Jordan Rivet
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen the world is torn apart by magical violence, only a Wielder can save it. As the Lantern Maker terrorizes the continent with his Fireworker army, Dara struggles to master her new powers in order to stop him. She doesn’t know whether she can bring herself to destroy her father, but she’s running out of alternatives—and the fiery devastation is getting worse... -
![Prophecy's Daughter by Richard Phillips]()
Prophecy's Daughter by Richard Phillips
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe epic fantasy continues as Lorness Carol’s burgeoning magical powers are the only hope in a destined war between good and primordial evil… “The silent one in the west has awakened.” A tantalizing message reignites Kragan’s centuries-old fury to find and exterminate the unwitting young adversary prophesied to destroy him... -
![Dragonfriend by Marc Secchia]()
Dragonfriend by Marc Secchia
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsStabbed. Burned by a dragon. Abandoned for the windrocs to pick over. The traitor Ra’aba tried to silence Hualiama forever. But he reckoned without the strength of a dragonet’s paw, and the courage of a girl who refused to die. Only an extraordinary friendship will save Hualiama’s beloved kingdom of Fra’anior and restore the King to the Onyx Throne. Flicker, the valiant dragonet... -
![Tríada by Laura Gallego]()
Tríada by Laura Gallego
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLos miembros de la Resistencia han llegado por fin a Idhún, dispuestos a hacer cumplir la profecía. Pero no todo es tan sencillo como parece... -
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Hidden Game by Amy Patrick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs a royal in the Ancient Court, Nic’s life is planned out for him. Those plans do NOT include falling in love with a human… 18-year-old Macy Moreno meant to spend a few months backpacking around Europe. Instead, she’s ended up in an ancient castle belonging to international soccer sensation Nicolo Buonaccorsi... -
![Crossed Roses by Breeana Puttroff]()
Crossed Roses by Breeana Puttroff
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKeeping the secret had never been a problem for William Rose. Even when he was only eight and first decided to travel to the other world, he knew that keeping his family and his world safe were more important than anything – more important than even having friends... -
![Fae Nightmare by Sarah K.L. Wilson]()
Fae Nightmare by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe hunt is on.Allie Hunter has lost ten years in the blink of an eye.But though the town she left has changed, some things - the worst things - remain exactly the same.As Allie battles conflicting loyalties, the censure of the town, and her own broken family, she begins to realize that she might be the only one standing in the way of a war between fae and mortals...Categorized as:
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![Fae Pursuit by Sarah K.L. Wilson]()
Fae Pursuit by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAllie Hunter is playing a dangerous game for mortals.From USA Today bestselling author Sarah K. L. Wilson comes a deliciously trope-filled young adult romantic fantasy about a viciously funny mortal girl and her quest to hunt, trap, and conquer powerful fae...Categorized as:
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![Champion of the Crown by Melissa McShane]()
Champion of the Crown by Melissa McShane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWillow North has safely brought the boy-King Felix out of Tremontane and secured the support of neighboring Eskandel in his bid to recover the Crown. Now she faces her greatest challenge yet: convincing the Counts and Barons of Tremontane to support Felix as he confronts his uncle, the pretender to the Crown... -
![Lucy at Last by Mary E. Twomey]()
Lucy at Last by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucy Kincaid swore she’d never go back to Undraland, but with her mother’s promise of possibly finding Linus buried there, Lucy knows she has no choice. She’ll stop at nothing to unearth her brother, even if Jens thinks she’s lost her mind. Without a second thought, Lucy barrels through Undraland with her Merry Band of Thieves – plus Tucker...Categorized as:
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![The Other Side by Mary E. Twomey]()
The Other Side by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the joy of leaving Undraland behind, the anticipation of returning back to the Other Side, where Lucy is most familiar, has everyone in high spirits. Soon she realizes that there will be no white picket fence, no home, and no life until the final portal to the Land of Be is destroyed...Categorized as:
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![Lucy at Peace by Mary E. Twomey]()
Lucy at Peace by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucy Kincaid expected to be able to keep her secret to herself, but when it's found out she has Siren blood from Pesta, the group turns on her. Jens disappears, Foss turns cold, and Britta leaves the group. When a darkness starts to grow in Jamie, Lucy suspects foul play. Her favorite prince uses his direct link to Lucy to torture her from the inside out...Categorized as:
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Lucy at War by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a war is coming, running is not an option. After Tucker's betrayal, Lucy finds herself underground, imprisoned by the surviving Sirens. She clings to Jamie in her mind as she endures mental and physical torture when they try to break her spirit, and her laplanding bond to Jamie. Lucy must hold tight to herself, deciphering with care between the voices in her head and the ones around her...Categorized as:
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![Engraven by Lila Felix]()
Engraven by Lila Felix
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTarrow Rivers is determined to wait on his mate, he scents her in the swamps, can see her in the trees, but he knows she's not ready to meet him. Yet fate has other plans. Dahlia Branch has been groomed for an independent life since birth. Clans are something she's always been warned against. She knew she would never be a part of one.. -
![Sweet Escape by Bailey Ardisone]()
Sweet Escape by Bailey Ardisone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife will never be the same for Nariella Woodlinn. Just when she thought she had it all figured out, her world comes crumbling down around her--yet again. With no idea who she is or even where she came from, how can she save herself?She once thought her biggest problems were the ones brought on by the mysterious man she refused to fall in love with--Mycah... -
![Kingdomless by Michelle Garyfalakis]()
Kingdomless by Michelle Garyfalakis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe remnants of the United Kingdom of Garth, once ruled by the legendary Dynasty of Evamores are in the throes of conflict. A Western Kingdom’s adoptive princess Raelle is sent away by her stepmother to marry King Veras as a token of peace between the kingdoms. But, King Veras has other plans... -
![Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder]()
Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor fans of epic fantasy with adventure and romance, Curse of Shadows reveals a world of unique magic, breathtaking action, and unforgettable love.Amassia teeters on the brink of the next Great Dying.The second sun has returned as our Bone Throwers foresaw--casting the nine realms into war.My name is Ash, and I fell in the battle for Baiseen... -
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![Of Stormlarks and Silence by Constance Lopez]()
Of Stormlarks and Silence by Constance Lopez
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo kill the prince, she must first kill her heart.Princess Riona was eight when the Revonian king murdered her family and conquered her kingdom with a mysterious magic. She has spent the last decade training—and waiting for her moment to avenge them all and reclaim her rightful title.Now that the king is ailing, Riona secures a position within the Revonian royal palace... -
![To Bind Fire by D.E. Carlson]()
To Bind Fire by D.E. Carlson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA powerful imposter. A land torn by war. Their only hope-a child born in innocence. And Iris has killed him.Iris is a frightened girl thrust into a foreign world by her own terrible mistake.Besaun is Crown Prince of the Fire Empire who would rather tinker than assume the throne.Both are fated to save the world.Iris knows little of her past and less of her heritage, but she knows Fire... -
![A Tribute of Fire by Sariah Wilson]()
A Tribute of Fire by Sariah Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fate of a cursed nation depends on a princess who must outwit a mortal enemy and outlast the trials of a death-defying ritual in a thrilling adventure by USA Today bestselling author Sariah Wilson.Lia is the princess of Locris, a dying desert nation cursed centuries ago by an earth goddess—one still worshipped by the thriving and adversarial nation of Ilion... -
![Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan]()
Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe stunning sequel to Daughter of the Moon Goddess delves deeper into beloved Chinese mythology, concluding the epic story of Xingyin--the daughter of Chang'e and the mortal archer, Houyi--as she battles a grave new threat to the realm, in this powerful tale of love, sacrifice, and hope... -
![Elvage by Mary E. Twomey]()
Elvage by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLucy and her Merry Band of Thieves are certain that if they can survive the farlig fisk, nothing is too great to tear them apart. They never counted on their ship landing in Bedra, a land filled with women who use lavender powder to suck the wills from the strongest of men. Jens faces his greatest test as he tries to make it out of Bedra unscathed by the manipulative Mares...Categorized as:
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![The Return of the Dragon Queen by Farah Oomerbhoy]()
The Return of the Dragon Queen by Farah Oomerbhoy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe epic conclusion of The Avalonia Chronicles is here . . . War is on the horizon. Queen Morgana’s power grows every day, aided by her army and unseen dark forces. Illiador and Eldoren have fallen completely under her reign. There is no one who can stand against her now—except one... -
![Wicked Crown by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Wicked Crown by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe saved her enemy. Now she must save the future of Sives.All Gandrett ever wanted was to go home. Now, that there is no home for her to return to, Gandrett must decide whether she still wants to be a Child of Vala—if the goddess has forsaken her... -
![Castle of Bitter Thorn by Kay L. Moody]()
Castle of Bitter Thorn by Kay L. Moody
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFaerie bargains are not easily broken.Elora has decided to stay in Faerie to help Prince Brannick become High King. With the element of surprise on their side, they only have to hide their sword training lessons until the last phase of testing.But Brannick is ruled by a bargain that could ruin everything. Queen Alessandra is beginning to remember her history with the prince... -
![Chosen by Elise Hennessy]()
Chosen by Elise Hennessy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI only wanted to save my gryphon’s life. Giving him a second chance isn’t a crime.Arimus and I face the toughest challenge yet at Gryphon Rider Academy, the infamous Trial by Fire. If either of us fail, it will be the proof the Crown needs to take Ari from me.Passing the most grueling classes yet is just the beginning of the danger...Categorized as:
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![Solstice of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis]()
Solstice of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLord Rhyan Hart, Heir Apparent to the Arkasva, High Lord of Glemaria, Imperator to the North hates everything about his title. Its length, its pretentiousness, and the fact that it connects him directly to his father, the sadistic violent man he hates more than anyone in Lumeria... -
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![Spark City by Robert J. Power]()
Spark City by Robert J. Power
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsp> Erroh has a plan. A simple plan. It’ll never work. Despite his family's warrior pedigree, he'd rather gamble and drink while living from one tavern to the next. But when his wanderings bring him upon a gruesome slaughter of innocents he is torn from carefree ways.Spark City is on the horizon and with it the mysterious trials of The Cull... -
![Star Mother by Charlie N. Holmberg]()
Star Mother by Charlie N. Holmberg
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA woman’s heart proves as infinite as the night sky in a breathtaking fantasy by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.When a star dies, a new one must be born.The Sun God chooses the village of Endwever to provide a mortal womb... -
![Dreamteller by K.D. Shade]()
Dreamteller by K.D. Shade
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn heiress with everything to lose. A prophecy she never asked for.A glimpse of the past with the power to change the future.Lady Shannyn was raised to rule.But when a vision of the past uproots a buried betrayal, her secured future unravels.Spies whisper in the halls, assassins lurk in the shadows, and secrets fester behind silk-draped smiles, but rebellion isn’t the only danger in Megara... -
![Shadow Dragon by Marc Secchia]()
Shadow Dragon by Marc Secchia
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChameleon Shapeshifters, uncontrollable storm powers, and the rise of Sylakia’s Dragon-elite. The battle against evil scales new heights, but the price of victory grows ever dearer. Once, a Shadow Dragon ravaged the Island-World. Insatiable. Unstoppable. A Dragon-killer... -
![Chosen by Kristen Day]()
Chosen by Kristen Day
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe essence of who we are lies not in what we have, but in what we are willing to give up. Because in the end, Time and Tide wait for no one.After sacrificing all that she had, the evil princess of the Underworld is still successful in her bid to tear Finn from Stasia’s life... -
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Captive by Alycia Linwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA world-changing prophecy. A group of rogue elementals who are ready to do whatever it takes to fulfill it and steal all the elemental magic for themselves. Unaware that her mind is being controlled by a powerful elemental, will Moira help them or stop them? The fourth book in the Tainted Elements series...
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