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Immortal Fire by Annette Marie
Once, Emi believed the heavenly gods were righteous and wise, while the earthly yokai spirits were bloodthirsty and evil. But with a traitorous deity poised to destroy her world, and the yokai standing as humanity's only defense, the lies of her upbringing have toppled to reveal a far more terrifying reality... -
Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki
Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity...Categorized as:
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Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped by Annette Marie
I thought I understood power.My parents taught me that magic attracts equal danger, and everything I've seen since becoming a demon contractor confirms it. I've witnessed how power twists and corrupts--and I've tasted power no human should wield.I thought I knew greed.Ambition and avarice drove my family into hiding. My parents died for someone else's greed... -
Charm by Tracy Wolff
The instant #1 New York Times Bestselling Series Goodreads Most Anticipated YA Book of November Finally find out what happened during those missing four months, as the thrilling adventure continues! He’s under my skin… After Katmere, I shouldn’t be surprised by anything. Including the existence of a world beyond my world called the Shadow Realm... -
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Two Witches and a Whiskey by Annette Marie
Three months ago, I landed a job as a bartender. But not at a bar—at a guild. Yeah, the magic kind.I'm not a badass mage like my three smokin' hot best friends. I'm not a sorcerer or an alchemist, or even a wussy witch. I'm just a human, slinging drinks like a pro and keeping my non-magical nose out of mythic business. Seriously, I know my limits... -
Rogue by Karen Lynch
Sara Grey is done hiding and done being afraid. The Master thinks he has her running scared, but she’s taking matters into her own hands and taking her life back. With the help of her friends, she sets out to find the one person who can answer her questions about her past, and who may be able to lead them to the Master...Categorized as:
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My Salvation by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPriest Vi’Aerdan wants nothing more than for his mate to be safe, but nightmares plague him with images of her being torn to shreds. Despite consulting Meryn, his anxiety persists. He remembers the helplessness associated with his failure to help his unit brothers when they were trapped in the caves of Noctem Falls... -
Lost Talismans and a Tequila by Annette Marie
You know that squirmy sensation in your gut when you have no idea what you're doing and you're about to screw everything up?Yeah, that feeling.I thought I was a good judge of character, but recent events proved me very wrong. Now, in a brilliant demonstration of my newfound caution, I'm putting all my faith in a demon—a demon who's tried to kill me before...Categorized as:
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Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 3 by AidaIro
"I'm not going anywhere."Nene and Kou want to learn more about their mysterious friend, Hanako-kun-and what better way to do that than by hunting down school mystery number five, "The Four P.M. Bookstacks"?! Rumors say a secret door in the library leads the way to a supernaturally special collection... -
Damned Souls and a Sangria by Annette Marie
Once upon a time, I was your average spunky redhead with the lamest employment history ever, a shaky relationship with my only family member, and no idea what I was doing with my life.Now, I'm a pseudo mythic with the best bartending job in the world, the most amazing (and hot) best friends I never knew I needed, and a guild of misfit magic-users who've become my extended family... -
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
Nevada Frida Baylor and Connor Ander Rogan cordially invite you to join their wedding celebration. Summoning, weather manipulation, and other magical activities strictly forbidden.Catalina Baylor is looking forward to wearing her maid of honor dress and watching her older sister walk down the aisle...Categorized as:
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Druid Vices and a Vodka by Annette Marie
I've said it before, but sometimes I'm a bad person. I cheated on my twelfth grade math final, I've run countless yellow lights, and I gossip about how hot my kickass best friends are. (Good thing my job as a guild bartender doesn't require moral perfection.)But there's bad, and then there's bad. And I'm not sure which applies to a certain dark druid/wanted criminal/reluctant friend of mine... -
Magic Redeemed by K.M. Shea
I thought life would be easier after I unsealed my magic. Spoiler: it’s not. I want to free my family from my traitorous cousin, but with all the allies he’s got guarding his back, even my new powers won’t be enough to beat him. My best bet is to use my parents’ signet ring to prove my claim of leadership...Categorized as:
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The Struggle by Jennifer L. Armentrout
A bloody path has been chosen… The war against the Titans continues, and they remain determined to wreak havoc on the world, but Seth has become something all gods fear. Now the most dangerous, most absolute power no longer resides in those who have been freed from their tombs. The Great War fought by the few is coming… All may doubt and fear what Seth has become...Categorized as:
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Night of Cake & Puppets by Laini Taylor
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsIn Night of Cake & Puppets , Taylor brings to life a night only hinted at in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy—the magical first date of fan-favorites Zuzana and Mik. Told in alternating perspectives, it’s the perfect love story for fans of the series and new readers alike. Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity... -
Blade Bound by Chloe Neill
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe thrilling final installment of Chloe Neill’s New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series sees a sinister sorcery advancing across Chicago, and it may usher in the fall of Cadogan House… Since the night of her brutal attack and unwilling transformation to vampire, Merit’s stood as Sentinel and protector of Chicago’s Cadogan House...Categorized as:
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Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Every touch has its price Layla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who’s pretty sure things can’t get worse. Her impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks to the mysterious powers of her soul-stealing kiss. The Warden clan that has always protected her is suddenly keeping dangerous secrets...Categorized as:
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The Queen's Crown by K.M. Shea
Since the day I was crowned Queen of the Night Court, someone has been trying to kill me. Yay, me!Finding my would-be-killer has been last on my to do list for a long time—which should tell you what a dumpster fire my life has been. But I can’t ignore it anymore. Whoever is plotting against me is getting serious. If I don’t do something soon I might not survive their next attempt...Categorized as:
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United by K.M. Shea
A wolf is attacking the humans of Timber Ridge and changing them into werewolves—against their will.The change process is extremely dangerous and involves bloodshed. It isn’t something that happens by accident, which can only mean one thing.Someone is doing this on purpose... -
Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Some loves will last ’til your dying breath Every choice has consequences—but seventeen-year-old Layla faces tougher choices than most. Light or darkness. Wickedly sexy demon prince Roth, or Zayne, the gorgeous, protective Warden she never thought could be hers. Hardest of all, Layla has to decide which side of herself to trust. Layla has a new problem, too...Categorized as:
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The Prophecy by Jennifer L. Armentrout
History is on repeat… Seth never thought he’d have a future. But now he’s on the brink of having it all with Josie: A tomorrow. A family. A forever. And all that's standing between him and that forever is the Titans. If he helps Josie entomb them -- without killing them, a nearly impossible task for him -- everything he could ever want will be in reach...Categorized as:
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Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea
I thought becoming Queen of the Night Court and marrying the deadliest fae assassin in the supernatural community were the biggest dangers I’d ever face. Hah!Once I meet the fae monarchs of the other local Courts, I realize the good times are only just beginning! They hate my guts and don’t even bother to use their fae tricks to hide their disgust of me and my human blood...Categorized as:
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The Queen of Zombie Hearts by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsI have a plan. We'll either destroy them for good, or they'll destroy us. Either way, only one of us is walking away. In the stunning conclusion to the wildly popular White Rabbit Chronicles, Alice "Ali" Bell thinks the worst is behind her... -
Magic Forged by K.M. Shea
I'm one scrappy wizard. As someone with barely a flicker of magic, I've spent my life being mocked and surviving fights with bullies. But when my parents die in an accident, and I find myself responsible for our whole wizard house and family, I know my usual tactics aren't going to cut it...Categorized as:
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The King's Captive by K.M. Shea
I can turn into a housecat.It’s a fun magic, except in a world filled with vampires and werewolves, it doesn’t exactly make me a powerhouse. Instead, the supernatural community has classified me as an outcast, which means one thing: Picking on me is open season all day, every day...Categorized as:
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Tricked by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsDruid Atticus O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they’ve chopped up his body in the Arizona desert... -
Cardcaptor Sakura, Vol. 1 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsFrom Clamp comes the thrilling adventures of Sakura, a fourth-grader who accidentally finds an enchanted book called The Clow. The book once contained a set of magical Clow Cards, but they all escaped while the guardian of the book fell asleep... -
Warden by Montana Ash
Max is a Warden, a sacred being burdened with the task of ensuring nature continues to thrive. Wardens are revered and to be afforded the respect of their stations at all times for they are passive beings, in constant danger from dark forces. Every warden has their own paladins, ancient knights born to protect, obey and serve... -
Haunted by Meg Cabot
Is it possible to be haunted by someone who isn't even dead? Suze is used to trouble, but this time she's in deep: Ghostly Jesse has her heart, but Paul Slater, a real flesh-and-blood guy, is warm for her form. And mediator Paul knows how to send Jesse to the Great Beyond. For good. Paul claims he won't do anything to Jesse as long as Suze will go out with him...Categorized as:
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City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters - never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death...Categorized as:
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Magic Unleashed by K.M. Shea
Ever had ex-housemates you can’t get rid of? When Killian and the rest of the Drake vampires kicked me out of their mansion without any explanation, I felt beyond betrayed… I was livid! But I refused to waste my energy thinking about them. Thanks to all the free training I got while living with vampires, I had the skills I needed to finally free my family... -
Shugo Chara!, Vol. 3: Can a Bad Guy Turn Good? by Peach-Pit
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsCAN A BAD GUY TURN GOOD? Amu's Guardian Characters have been stolen by her teacher, a bitter man whose dreams died when his own egg was smashed. When Amu goes to reclaim her Characters, the School Guardians are there to help... -
Shattered by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsAcclaimed author Kevin Hearne makes his hardcover debut with the new novel in his epic urban fantasy series starring the unforgettable Atticus O’Sullivan. For nearly two thousand years, only one Druid has walked the Earth—Atticus O’Sullivan, the Iron Druid, whose sharp wit and sharp sword have kept him alive as he’s been pursued by a pantheon of hostile deities. Now he’s got company... -
The Alchemist and an Amaretto by Annette Marie
As a guild bartender, I can handle pretty much anything—mages, sorcerers, witches, the occasional demon. But show me anything family-related and I'd rather run for the hills. It doesn't even have to be my family.So I have no idea why I thought spending the holidays with Aaron's mom and pop was a good idea.Meeting his famous parents is already terrifying enough, but I've got a bigger problem... -
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Rule of Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThere are some on our planet who believe you can't handle the truth, so the truth has been hidden for millennia. The only problem is the truth is coming back… Early. And Magic is Real.Leira Berens is still in search of the powerful Oriceran necklace as the mystery surrounding Rhazdon continues to unfold... -
Hammered by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsIn the third novel in the New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles, two-thousand year-old Druid Atticus O’Sullivan must take down the Norse god of thunder himself.“A page-turning and often laugh-out-loud-funny caper through a mix of the modern and the mythic... -
Dark Arts and a Daiquiri by Annette Marie
When I found myself facing down the scariest black-magic felon in the city, practically daring him to abduct me, I had to wonder exactly how I ended up here.It all started when I accidentally landed a job as a bartender--but not at a bar. At a guild, populated by mages, sorcerers, alchemists, witches, and psychics... -
Staked by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsWhen a druid has lived for two thousand years like Atticus, he's bound to run afoul of a few vampires. Make that legions of them. Even his former friend and legal counsel turned out to be a bloodsucking backstabber. Now the toothy troublemakers - led by power-mad Theophilus - have become a huge problem requiring a solution. It's time to make a stand... -
Shugo Chara! 4 by Peach-Pit
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsCHARACTER SWAP! Amu has three Guardian Characters, reflections of her true self. But now a fourth egg has shown up at the start of a new school year. Everything has gone wrong, and Amu has no idea who she truly wants to be. Meanwhile, her rival Utau has rejected one of her own Guardian Characters... -
Undeading Bells by Drew Hayes
After surviving countless perils and dangers, including an examination by the Blood Council, Fred is preparing to take on his most important adventure to date: marrying Krystal. That is, if he can get everything handled in time. Visiting Boarback, hiring new staff, clearing out his schedule for a honeymoon; there’s no shortage of tasks to check off before the big day arrives... -
Secrets of the Sword II by Lindsay Buroker
For ten years, I’ve been using a magical sword that I won in battle to ruthlessly slay enemies, break evil artifacts, and open stubborn pickle jars, but I don’t know much about it.That’s about to change.Thanks to the fact that I’m dating a powerful dragon, I can get a ride to the dwarven home world, and we’re going to research the sword's roots...Categorized as:
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Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
My name is Kit Morris, and welcome to my warped life.Picture the scene: Me, an average guy with psychic powers—not that my abilities are in any way average—just trying to scrape by in a harsh world. So maybe I've conned a few people, but did I really deserve to be thrown in MPD jail alongside magic-wielding serial killers?According to Agent Lienna Shen, one-hundred-percent yes...Categorized as:
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Shugo Chara!, Vol. 5: The New Kids by Peach-Pit
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTHE NEW KIDS!Amu and her Guardian Characters have found a home at an elite school. But now two new Guardians have been chosen, and each has a secret... -
Recruiter by Renée Jaggér, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJulie is officially an OPMA Recruitment Agent, and there’s a Bigfoot problem in the Big Apple.The pressure is on for Julie and Taylor to get their next recruit and prove that a human has what it takes to make it in the paranormal world.Their assignment takes them to the Midwest and…beyond, and Julie finds herself drawn into vampire drama thanks to her growing friendship with Malcolm Nox... -
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Wrath of The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve
#NeverTrustATitan Maisey thought the worst thing to happen to her was Insta shaming or a midnight shift at the Crab Shack. Until she got dragged into the world of the gods. Or more specifically, the world of one very annoying, bad at sarcasm, sex on legs, Titan. Cronus was everything she never knew she wanted, or needed, in her life. And then he just left... -
Vampires Will Be Vampires by Isla Frost
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe supernaturals banished the gods from earth.They should have done a better job.My life, as I knew it, is over.My beloved career, my purpose, my very identity has been ripped from me. Because I now possess the devil's magic. And no one around me is safe.Oh, and my dragon ex-partner-in-action wants my help saving the world. Again.But this time the enemy is no mere magically-gifted human... -
Every Last Breath: The Dark Elements by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 48 ratings“Armentrout works her magic with swoon-worthy guys and a twist you never see coming.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi GlinesEach breath may be the last in the epic finale to the Dark Elements trilogy, from the author of the bestselling Blood and Ash seriesEvery choice has consequences—but Layla Shaw faces tougher choices than most. Light or darkness... -
Magical Academy for Delinquents by Ann Denton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNo one wants to be sent to Academie Metamorphose, the magical academy for delinquents. No one but me. I’ve purposely gotten kicked out of three prestigious academies. It’s taken two and a half years. Finally, I’m about to get put into their reform program. And I’m thrilled. Not about the shit classes at this boarding school. Definitely not about the intense physical regimen...Categorized as:
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Shadow Reaper by Isla Frost
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDon't miss this epic conclusion to the internationally bestselling young adult fantasy series.Life magic is abundant in Nova's world.But it might just take death magic to save it.Nova has sworn she will use every ounce of her wildcard power to bring down the worlds-destroying enemy that has gone undefeated for one hundred and fifty years... -
Love & Magic Shaking by Kelly St. Clare
A billionaire phoenix, a berserker in a long coat, and a rebellious brownie walk into a jazz bar…I wish I was joking.My shapeshifting attacker may be gone, but the bastards who gave the order are alive and kicking. They’re not the only ones after a chunk of my perky, cupid butt. The Nepos Bureau of Crime are digging around and asking questions that really aren’t good for my lifespan...Categorized as:
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