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The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed-Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana' Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch...Categorized as:
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![Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce]()
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the first book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award. “From now on I’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I’ll be a knight. ”. And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic... -
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![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 33 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 33 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsForbidden from contacting Hak and the Four Dragons, Yona sneaks out of her room at Hiryuu Palace! But when she comes face-to-face with Su-won, what words will she have for her father’s murderer? Later, Yona uncovers some past mysteries about Su-won’s parents! -
![Dragon School: Episodes 1-5 by Sarah K.L. Wilson]()
Dragon School: Episodes 1-5 by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNo one is too broken to soar. From USA Today bestselling author, Sarah K. L. Wilson, comes an epic tale of a disabled teen and her beloved dragon. Sixteen-year-old Amel is disabled and rejected by society. A burden to her family and ignored by her peers, Amel travels to Dragon School for one last chance. If she can find a place among the courageous Dragon Riders, she can hold her head high...Categorized as:
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![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart, Herelee]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart, Herelee
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 31 ratings"I WONDER WHAT IT WOULD FEEL LIKE IF THERE WAS SOEONE WHO COULDN'T THINK STRAIGHT BECAUSE OF ME. ". Secrets and schemes are swirling around the palace. .. and when people are playing with fire, someone's bound to get burned...Categorized as:
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![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 3 by Whale, Milcha]()
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 3 by Whale, Milcha
Raeliana is off to the temple for the torch ceremony. But what should be an uneventful encounter is turned on its head when she meets legendary high priest Heika Demint! Meanwhile, Vivian Shamal is determined to take Noah for herself—and desperate times call for desperate (and dangerous) measures. And despite everything against them, Noah and Raeliana continue to grow closer. .. -
![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 2 by Alphatart]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 2 by Alphatart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 29 ratings"MY QUEEN. .. I DON'T WANT TO LIE TO YOU OF ALL PEOPLE. ". Now that Navier knows the identity of her pen pal, she’s happy to find herself growing closer to Heinrey... -
![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 2 by Sumpul, Alphatart]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 2 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 32 ratings"MY QUEEN. .. I DON'T WANT TO LIE TO YOU OF ALL PEOPLE. ". Now that Navier knows the identity of her pen pal, she’s happy to find herself growing closer to Heinrey... -
![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"I WONDER WHAT IT WOULD FEEL LIKE IF THERE WAS SOEONE WHO COULDN'T THINK STRAIGHT BECAUSE OF ME. ". Secrets and schemes are swirling around the palace. .. and when people are playing with fire, someone's bound to get burned... -
![Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 2 by Plutus]()
Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 2 by Plutus
PLAN C: DO OR DIE! After accidentally encountering her terrifying father Emperor Claude ahead of schedule, Athanasia has to rethink her entire life plan! Any hope of slipping away with a fortune in hidden baubles crumbles under Claude’s fierce gaze... -
![Pandora Hearts, Volume 23 by Jun Mochizuki, 望月淳]()
Pandora Hearts, Volume 23 by Jun Mochizuki, 望月淳
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe cogs of destiny guide Oz, Alice, and Gil to the final chapter. Someone once said that what awaited them at the end was all-encompassing darkness that would swallow their world whole. But never was the possibility of a warm glimmer of hope just beyond the dark, waiting to pierce through the shadows, disavowed. .. -
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 4 by Alphatart
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratings“YOU NEED TO BECOME THE EMPRESS, MISS RASHTA. ”. Sovieshu’s lover, his mistress, and the future mother of his child―Rashta’s got it all…on the surface, that is. What she really wants is to be able to keep herself and the baby safe on her own, regardless of whether she has the favor of the emperor. The largest obstacle standing in her way? Navier, or so she believes...Categorized as:
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![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 7 by Whale, Whale]()
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 7 by Whale, Whale
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRaeliana is off to save Noah from the terrorists’ trap, gun in hand and Adam in tow! But while hurrying down the dark and dangerous waterway, the ominous echoes of explosions reverberate from the direction her fiancé went in. .. and Raeliana is horribly unprepared for the scene that awaits her. When tragedy strikes, she is forced to come to terms with her feelings—and reveal her big secret! -
![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 6 by Whale, Milcha]()
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 6 by Whale, Milcha
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“IF SHE APPEARS BEFORE YOU…WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME THE SAME? ”. As the first snow of the year descends in luscious flurries on Chamus, so too follows a romantic Couples whose ties bind under such a sky shall live happily ever after. Noah, swept up by the romantic tale, vows his love once more to Raeliana, offering her a ring anew—only this time, it’s not a contractual farce... -
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![Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko]()
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsTarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11... -
![Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce]()
Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce
Aly's adventure continues. .. No longer a slave, Alanna's daughter is now spying as part of an underground rebellion against the colonial rulers of the Copper Isles. The people in the rebellion believe that a prophecy in which a new queen will rise up to take the throne is about to be realized... -
![The Canard Case by Honor Raconteur]()
The Canard Case by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 18 ratings“So what is the problem? ” “You are aware that Nanashi has an active volcano on it? ” Cheng-Huang inquired. At her nod, he continued, “It will explode soon. The pressure is rising quickly and there’s little that we can do to stop it. ” A volcano? Sevana’s eyes threatened to pop out of her head. “You want me to stop a volcano? !”. -
![The Scofflaw Magician by Honor Raconteur]()
The Scofflaw Magician by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSevana’s peaceful routine is abruptly destroyed when a Sa Kao army invades Nopper’s Woods, fully intending to declare war on the Fae that live there. Princess Amas of Sa Kao has gone missing, disappearing so completely that it’s believed she must have been spirited away, and Sa Kao blames the Fae... -
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Court Duel by Sherwood Smith
Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime...Categorized as:
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![Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith]()
Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith
Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime...Categorized as:
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![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 1 by Alphatart, Sumpul]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 1 by Alphatart, Sumpul
Navier Ellie Trovi was the lifelong companion of Sovieshu, the emperor of the Eastern Empire, with whom she spent her youth discussing the empire they would build together. She was intelligent, compassionate, and courageous. She was the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, until the day Sovieshu fell for another woman, demanding a divorce...Categorized as:
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![The Princess Game: A Reimagining of Sleeping Beauty by Melanie Cellier]()
The Princess Game: A Reimagining of Sleeping Beauty by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThey call her the Sleeping Princess, but Celeste is far from asleep…. Celeste has been cursed since her sixteenth birthday--just not in the way the rest of the kingdom thinks. All they see is her breath-taking beauty, marred by her foolishness. Only she knows that she retains her brilliant mind. And it’s a secret she must keep at all costs... -
![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura]()
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHaving narrowly escaped financial ruin, Lawrence turns his attention to helping Holo find her ancient homeland in the North... -
![A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier]()
A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsPrincess Sophia has helped her twin sister Lily save the duchy of Marin. But now Sophie faces an even greater threat when she sets out to free the cursed kingdom of Palinar from its beastly prince. Alone, and with danger on every side, Sophie must navigate a magical castle and its even more mysterious master to discover the secret to breaking the curse... -
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![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura]()
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura
Having narrowly escaped financial ruin, Lawrence turns his attention to helping Holo find her ancient homeland in the North... -
![The Dreamer's Curse by Honor Raconteur]()
The Dreamer's Curse by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWith an un-cursed prince and king back on the throne, Sevana goes back to her usual routine without worry. But her peaceful days don’t last for long. A hunter from a small northern village comes to her, pleading for help. The people in his village are disappearing during the night, transported great distances in their sleep, and they don’t know why... -
![Lord of the White Hell, Book 2 by Ginn Hale]()
Lord of the White Hell, Book 2 by Ginn Hale
Kiram fought his family and Cadeleonian bigots to remain in the Sagrada Academy to prove himself as a mechanist and to dispel the deadly shadow curse that threatens to destroy his upperclassman, Javier Tornesal. But when his efforts provoke retaliation, Kiram’s family and home are endangered. Both Kiram and Javier risk everything in a desperate gambit to combat the curse... -
![The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye]()
The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye
Along with Wit, Charm, Health, and Courage, Princess Amy of Phantasmorania receives a special fairy christening gift: Ordinariness. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have adventures than play the harp, embroider tapestries . . . or become a Queen... -
![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura]()
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura
Continuing their journey north, Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo in hopes of finding a local abbey where they might uncover more information regarding the fate of Holo's ancient home, Yoitsu... -
![The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen]()
The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen
A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone missing. Who will survive? Find out in the highly anticipated sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen's blockbuster THE FALSE PRINCE! Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation... -
![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 02 by Isuna Hasekura]()
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 02 by Isuna Hasekura
Following his good fortune in Pazzio, Lawrence is confident that he is on the path to realizing his dream of becoming a town merchant... -
![A Memory of Nightshade by A.L. Knorr]()
A Memory of Nightshade by A.L. Knorr
Powerful enchantments. Danger lurking in every corner. Can this trio of unlikely friends serve the fae crown without triggering another disaster? Jessamine is heartbroken over an unexpected tragedy but has no time to grieve before the throne delivers an become a spy or face banishment... -
![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura]()
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsContinuing their journey north, Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo in hopes of finding a local abbey where they might uncover more information regarding the fate of Holo's ancient home, Yoitsu... -
![Staff & Crown by W.R. Gingell]()
Staff & Crown by W.R. Gingell
Three years have passed since Annabel defeated Mordion in the Royal Castle and became the Queen Heir of New Civet. That’s a good thing, since the Castle spat her out three years into the past. Three years of statecraft, politics, and meeting important people are over...Categorized as:
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![The Coronation Ball by Melanie Cellier]()
The Coronation Ball by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHanna knows all about hard work. For years she’s labored to complete her apprenticeship and become a pastry chef. Driven from her home once before, she’s willing to endure whatever it takes to keep her position in the palace kitchens of Northhelm. But when she finally has a chance for all her dreams to come true, everything goes wrong...Categorized as:
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![Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca]()
Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca
Lady "Poppy" Pyppenia is guarded by the Sleepless Knight Cyrenic, but becomes endangered when an assassin threatens her life in the new king's reign. As Poppy and Cyrenic try to discover who wants her dead, they must navigate the dangerous waters of life at court, and of their growing feelings for one another. Collects issues 1-6.Categorized as:
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![The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross]()
The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross
The highly anticipated sequel to The Queen’s Rising! Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge and is settling into her role as the daughter of Davin MacQuinn, a disgraced lord who returned to Maevana to reclaim his house. Though she’d just survived a revolution, one that will finally return a queen to the throne, she faces another difficult challenge... -
![The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine]()
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
Twelve-year-old Addie admires her older sister Meryl, who aspires to rid the kingdom of Bamarre of gryphons, specters, and ogres. Addie, on the other hand, is fearful even of spiders and depends on Meryl for courage and protection... -
![The Return of Absent Souls by C.J. Archer]()
The Return of Absent Souls by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this stunning conclusion to the After The Rift series, Josie and her friends return home to find Glancia on the brink of war and their enemies in power. With political machinations and court intrigue bringing danger at every turn, they must tread carefully. But being careful won’t bring resolutions and answers. It won’t bring back lost memories or stop the nation hurtling into war... -
![Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard]()
Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMagic is out of fashion. Gambling is merely illegal. Neither law nor common sense has ever stopped anyone in Ragnor Bella from making—or breaking—their fortunes at the table, at the racetrack, and especially at the Dartington Harvest Fair. With Mad Jack Greenwing’s only son Jemis finally back from university, this year’s betting is bidding fair to be the stuff of legend... -
![A Song of Flight by Juliet Marillier]()
A Song of Flight by Juliet Marillier
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA young warrior who wields both the power of her music and the strength of her sword faces a grave threat in this enthralling historical fantasy. Bard and fighter Liobhan is always ready for a challenge. So when news arrives at Swan Island that the prince of Dalriada has gone missing after an assault by both masked men and the sinister Crow Folk, she's eager to act... -
![First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain]()
First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain
Karigan G'ladheon had been a Green Rider, one of the king of Sacoridia's elite magical messengers...Categorized as:
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![Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 07 by Yuu Watase]()
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 07 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis exciting prequel to VIZ Media's best-selling fantasy series, Fushigi Yûgi, tells the story of the very first priestess of the Four Gods--the Priestess of Genbu! When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father's translation of The Universe of the Four Gods, she is instead literally sucked into the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven... -
![The Stalking Jack the Ripper Collection: Books 1-4 by Kerri Maniscalco]()
The Stalking Jack the Ripper Collection: Books 1-4 by Kerri Maniscalco
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDevour the complete #1 New York Times bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil, and a free novella are included in this thrilling new collection! Between social teas and silk dress fittings, Audrey Rose Wadsworth leads a secret life studying corpses in the gruesome practice of forensic medicine...Categorized as:
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![The Hollow Kingdom by Clare B. Dunkle]()
The Hollow Kingdom by Clare B. Dunkle
Clare Dunkle's acclaimed fantasy trilogy-- now available in paperback. For thousands of years, young women have been vanishing from Hallow Hill, never to be seen again. Now Kate and Emily have moved there with no idea of the land's dreadful heritage--until Marak decides to tell them himself... -
![The King's Beast, Vol. 9 by Rei Tōma]()
The King's Beast, Vol. 9 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAjin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants—status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim... -
![Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 10 by Yuu Watase]()
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 10 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen plus... -
![Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George]()
Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George
The second book in New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George's charming, light-hearted fantasy series. With the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion... -
![The Traitor's Kingdom by Erin Beaty]()
The Traitor's Kingdom by Erin Beaty
Unlikely alliances are forged and trust is shattered in the stunning conclusion to The Traitor’s Trilogy. A new queen under threat. An ambassador with a desperate scheme. Two kingdoms with everything to lose. Once a spy and counselor to the throne, Sage Fowler has secured victory for her kingdom at a terrible cost... -
![The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison]()
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
Alternate cover edition can be found here. A vividly imagined fantasy of court intrigue and dark magics in a steampunk-inflected world, by a brilliant young talent. The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and the deadly intrigue that suffuses it...
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