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  • Light Singer by Audrey Grey

    Light Singer by Audrey Grey

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · 38 ratings
    Haven escaped the clutches of the new Sun Sovereign and found solace in Shadoria, but for how long? Now that the extent of her powers is known, Solis, Noctis, and mortals all hunt her. Meanwhile, chaos reigns across the land...
  • Pandora Hearts, Volume 14 by Jun Mochizuki

    Pandora Hearts, Volume 14 by Jun Mochizuki

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    Just when it seems the tragedy of Sablier is on the verge of recurring at Isla Yura's residence, the sinister blade of the Headhunter swings once more. From the darkness where the mysteries of Fianna's House and Humpty Dumpty converge, one truth will come to an unmoving reality that is itself so shocking, it seems like an illusion..
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  • Pandora Hearts, Vol. 16 by Jun Mochizuki

    Pandora Hearts, Vol. 16 by Jun Mochizuki

    Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Oz. Leo. Inescapable tragedy assaults and binds the two. He is no more. That simple truth tears their hearts apart like castles of sand caving in . .
  • The Rebel Mages by Laurie Forest

    The Rebel Mages by Laurie Forest

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Journey to the magical world of Erthia in these two exciting prequels to The Black WitchWandfastedTwenty years before Elloren Gardner enrolled at the illustrious Verpax University, Erthia was rent asunder during the devastating Realm War...
  • Tears of Dust by Sylvia Mercedes

    Tears of Dust by Sylvia Mercedes

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    After two days in isolation, Ayleth still doesn’t know why Fendrel placed her under house arrest. Powerful drugs suppress Laranta deep inside her, leaving her alone with too many unanswered questions...
  • Spy, Spy Again by Mercedes Lackey

    Spy, Spy Again by Mercedes Lackey

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 25 ratings
    In this third novel of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, Heralds Mags and Amily's youngest child must follow in his parents' footsteps to protect both his family and the realm.Thirteen year old Prince Kyril and Mags and Amily's fourteen-year-old son Tory "share" the Gift of Farsight--although neither of them are Chosen...
  • The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter

    The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 49 ratings
    The Omehi people have been fighting an unwinnable fight for almost two hundred years. Their society has been built around war and only war. The lucky ones are born gifted. One in every two thousand women has the power to call down dragons. One in every hundred men is able to magically transform himself into a bigger, stronger, faster killing machine...
  • The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen

    The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 36 ratings
    Kings become outcasts and lovers become foes in The Faithless Hawk, the thrilling sequel to Margaret Owen's The Merciful Crow.As the new chieftain of the Crows, Fie knows better than to expect a royal to keep his word. Still she’s hopeful that Prince Jasimir will fulfill his oath to protect her fellow Crows...
  • Crown of Nightmares by Sylvia Mercedes

    Crown of Nightmares by Sylvia Mercedes

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Who will live?Who will die?Who will be changed . . . forever?Separated from the Evanderians, Ayleth finds herself alone in the malevolent Witchwood.Or perhaps not entirely alone . . .Confronted with the reality of her living grandmother, Ayleth soon learns that the horrors once ascribed to Dread Odile’s name and legend may not be entirely true...
  • Dance of Souls by Sylvia Mercedes

    Dance of Souls by Sylvia Mercedes

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    Venatrix 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...
  • The Powerless & Reckless Collection by Lauren Roberts

    The Powerless & Reckless Collection by Lauren Roberts

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    The first two novels in the New York Times bestselling Powerless romantic fantasy series packed with spicy tension and edge-of-your-seat betrayal are now available together in one collectible hardcover boxed set—perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen.She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting.He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be...
  • Son of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis

    Son of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    A Treacherous Oath Lord Rhyan Hart, Heir Apparent to the Arkasva, High Lord of Glemaria, Imperator to the North, has carried the weight of his title his entire life. But never has he felt it more than now.After sacrificing everything to protect the girl he loves, a shocking revelation endangers her again. The consequences stretch across the Empire and increase his father's power over him...
  • The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo

    The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 47 ratings
    There was a time when the woods near Duva ate girls…or so the story goes. But it's just possible that the danger may be a little bit closer to home. This story is a companion folk tale to Leigh Bardugo's debut novel, Shadow and Bone.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied...
  • Wicked Thirst by Megan Montero

    Wicked Thirst by Megan Montero

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    His power will end…He is a monster and it’s all my fault. I heard whispers of a curse, but I didn’t want to believe it was true . . . I was wrong.I’ve loved Grayson Shade from the day we met and now that love has doomed him to death. He tried to warn me, he tried to protect himself but I wouldn't let him. If he'd only told me the truth, I would've let him go...
  • Of Earth and Air by Cameo Renae

    Of Earth and Air by Cameo Renae

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Prince Roehl holds Calla’s fragile heart in his cruel hands. In a wicked twist of fate, Roehl captures the two men Calla loves most. By his command, she will come to him in Aquaris... or both will be put to death. It may be a fatal mistake, but that’s the risk Calla is willing to make when she leaves her friends behind and races through the Argent Sea...
  • Bound by Mark Lawrence

    Bound by Mark Lawrence

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 34 ratings
    This 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...
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    magic  witches  fantasy  high fantasy  young adult  f-f  mystery  dark
  • Of Fire and Water by Cameo Renae

    Of Fire and Water by Cameo Renae

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Calla escaped Morbeth only to find herself fighting for her life once more. Incendia seemed the perfect sanctuary of escape. The stories told of the mystical island claim all inhabitants were annihilated. Those tragic tales . . . were lies.Desperate to keep their truth hidden, the islanders take Calla and her friends prisoner...
  • Brimstone Angels: Lesser Evils: A Brimstone Angels Novel by Erin M. Evans

    Brimstone Angels: Lesser Evils: A Brimstone Angels Novel by Erin M. Evans

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    Now bound by a warlock pact, Farideh sets out to protect her twin—only to discover something that will change their relationship forever Mere weeks after escaping Neverwinter, Farideh’s dreams are still haunted by Lorcan, the cambion devil whose power fuels her own...
  • Of Secrets and Slippers by Chanda Hahn

    Of Secrets and Slippers by Chanda Hahn

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 19 ratings
    A haunting songA deadly danceAn explosive finaleAllemar may be dead, but his cause festers in the dark. Strange beasts stalk the night as haunting music corrupts the fog. When morning comes, nothing but dust remains. Rumors are quick to spread, with many speculating that Allemar had a son … and the evil sorcerer’s heir wants blood...
  • Angel Sanctuary, Vol. 18 by Kaori Yuki

    Angel Sanctuary, Vol. 18 by Kaori Yuki

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    As the pieces fall into place, High Angel Rosiel's master plan becomes clear. With Lucifer under his control, he intends to enter Atziluth, the highest plane of Heaven, through the Gate of the Grand Cross and take control of the Tablet of Heaven, an object that can grant all wishes...
  • Muted, Vol. 1 by Miranda Mundt

    Muted, Vol. 1 by Miranda Mundt

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A summoning ritual gone awry kicks off a lush, witchy graphic novel series with joyful streaks of found family and polyamorous sapphic romance—in this first volume of the hit Webtoon coming-of-age story, now with bonus content...
    Categorized as:
    witches  magic  demons  fantasy  queer  f-f  horror  young adult
  • Shadows & Flame: Books 1-4 by C.N. Crawford

    Shadows & Flame: Books 1-4 by C.N. Crawford

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She's forgotten her past. Too bad her past won't return the favor. Ursula can't remember a single thing from before three years ago, so she has to keep her life simple. All she wants is to earn enough money for rent--and maybe a bit left over for a new pair of boots.But on her eighteenth birthday, all hell breaks loose... quite literally... when a hellhound shifter shows up in her kitchen...
  • Spark of Ash by Molly E. Lee

    Spark of Ash by Molly E. Lee

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    The Seven―the Divine beings meant to protect the world―just declared war. On me. They took Ray, my baby sister, and now they’re using my boyfriend to do their dirty work.Well, screw that.I may not be able to wipe them off the face of the earth now, but I know what can.Thanks to an Ather connection, I know about the Seven Scrolls...
  • Songs of the Wicked by C.A. Farran

    Songs of the Wicked by C.A. Farran

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Fear is not my master. I will never submit. A grave threat looms over the mortal world. The veil that separates the realms has weakened over time, and monsters-Undesirables-claw their way out of the Netherworld to torment the living. What once dwelled in whispered stories now stalks the shadows. The only guard against chaos is balance...
  • The Secret Gift by Bethany Atazadeh

    The Secret Gift by Bethany Atazadeh

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Jezebel's newfound shapeshifting gift breaks every rule in Jinn. She’s forced to keep it secret or risk having her ability severed, stolen from her completely. Despite the danger, part of her is desperate to embrace her power...
  • Hunted by Quinn Blackbird

    Hunted by Quinn Blackbird

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    HUNTEDA dark re-telling of the old tale, where Red Riding Hood isn't so little, and mightn't be so good after all.The villagers call her Red.It's the colour of her lips, her cloak, and the blood that stains her when she returns from the woods. The villagers call her Red for many reasons, but most of all, they're too afraid to call her what she really is. Witch...
  • The Path of Thorns (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter, Angela Slatter

    The Path of Thorns (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter, Angela Slatter

    Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    Alone in the world, Asher Todd travels to the remote estate of Morwood Grange to become governess to three small children. Her sole possessions comprise a sea chest and a large carpet bag she hangs onto for dear life. She finds a fine old home, its inhabitants proud of their lineage and impeccable reputation, and a small village nearby...
  • Reaper of Souls by Rena Barron

    Reaper of Souls by Rena Barron

    Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    A prince repelled by magic. A king bent on revenge. A witchdoctor who does not walk alone. Brimming with dark magic, high stakes, and serpentine twists, the second book in Rena Barron’s thrilling YA fantasy saga is perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi...
  • Sleepless by Sera Ashling

    Sleepless by Sera Ashling

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Legends and stories call her the Blood Fox, a cunning warrior with plenty of wit and awkward charm, stuck with a curse that keeps her alive and young even as it devours her sanity. When a hidden lord sends his sharp-tongued sorcerer with answers and an offer, she’s tempted to bite… even though the source is far from trustworthy, and the cost could be her life...
  • Empire of Dark by K.J. Jackson

    Empire of Dark by K.J. Jackson

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I'm desperate to wipe his family from the earth. He's desperate to put a baby in my womb.He is the king of the heathens. A king that wants my womb. But it's forbidden, our species breeding.Yet, a deal has been hatched for that very thing. One year—I’m to give Damen one year in his castle to impregnate me...
  • Blessedly Bound: A Witchy Paranormal Fantasy by Lucretia Stanhope

    Blessedly Bound: A Witchy Paranormal Fantasy by Lucretia Stanhope

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Gwen Hensley finds herself pulled into something life altering when she inherits a sprawling manor from a grandmother she never knew. As a witch, she uses her gift of sight to experience her grandmother die in a brutal execution by flames. The vision is only the catalyst that tosses her into a mystery involving a killer with psychopathic tendencies and a vitriol for witches...
  • We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim

    We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim

    Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Frankenstein meets Indian mythology in this twisty, darkly atmospheric fantasy where the horror is not the monsters you face but the ones you create.After her sister Lasya’s sudden death, Kajal vows to do whatever it takes to bring her back. No cost is too great, even if it means preventing Lasya’s soul from joining the cycle of reincarnation...
  • Gallows and Ghouls by Katie May

    Gallows and Ghouls by Katie May

    Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    One’s a liar. One’s arrested for murder. One’s dead. The rest of us? We’re struggling to get out of this mess alive. With new secrets emerging and the Shadow Man more determined than ever to claim me, we must all do something we’ve never done before: embrace our darkness...
  • Beneath the Keep by Erika Johansen

    Beneath the Keep by Erika Johansen

    Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars
    · 25 ratings
    The story of a decadent kingdom descended into darkness, alliances forged under fire, and a battle over a prophecy that will change the course of history.The Tearling has reverted to feudalism, a far cry from the utopia it was founded to be...
  • Ebonwilde by Crystal Smith

    Ebonwilde by Crystal Smith

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Get ready to be swept away, seduced, and swindled in the wickedly vicious third and final installment in the Bloodleaf series that Laura Sebastian called “enchanting, visceral, and twisty.”Welcome to Ebonwilde. Come and find me. Aurelia’s last words haunted Zan...
  • Fyrebirds by Kate J. Armstrong

    Fyrebirds by Kate J. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    With tensions rising and their powers no longer a secret, the Nightbirds must decide for whom and for what they are willing to fight, and how far they will go in the spellbinding sequel to the international bestseller Nightbirds.The Nightbirds were once their city’s best-kept secret, but now the secret’s out. What’s more, they can do magic no one has seen in centuries...
  • To Bind a Dark Heart by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

    To Bind a Dark Heart by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

    Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 13 ratings
    “Run, Gwen. Run as far and as hard as you can. Because when I catch you… You will belong to me.”When she shattered the Iron Crystal and returned magic to Avalon, Gwen also shattered Mordred’s heart. Torn between her passion for Mordred and his rage at her betrayal, she fled into the wilds.Gwen’s choice has transformed Avalon, and the island teems with magical wonders freed from the crystal...
    Categorized as:
    witches  demons  magic  dark  paranormal  fantasy  mystery  war
  • Shadow Crusade by Jessaca Willis

    Shadow Crusade by Jessaca Willis

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Ruled by tyrants. Hunted by demons. This vengeful huntress is ready to strike back.Dimitri's family was taken years ago. Now it's Halira's family who suffers.When the horrifying demons that plague their lands murder Halira's parents, she and Dimitri join the Shadow Crusade, a legion of warriors tasked with destroying demon-kind...
  • Greythorne by Crystal Smith

    Greythorne by Crystal Smith

    Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 23 ratings
    Princess Aurelia’s life is turned upside down when the kingdom she thought she saved turns to ruin, a loved one is tragically killed in a shipwreck, and her home country refuses to respect her brother’s legitimate claim to the throne...
  • Sneaky Snow White by Anita Valle

    Sneaky Snow White by Anita Valle

    Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    Cinderella killed my father.She thinks she can do anything because she’s the Evil Queen. And my stepmother. The only thing she truly loves is her Demon Mirror. But the more she gazes into that thing, the crazier she becomes.But I am no longer a child. I won’t allow the Evil Queen to poison my heart and my home. Although my skin is white as snow, my soul is far from pure...
  • Black Unicorn by Tanith Lee

    Black Unicorn by Tanith Lee

    Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    Nobody knew where it had come from, or what it wanted. Not even Jaive, the sorceress, could fathom the mystery of the fabled beast. But Tanaquil, Jaive's completely unmagical daughter, understood it at once. She knew why the unicorn was there: It had come for her. It needed her. Tanaquil was amazed because she was the girl with no talent for magic...
  • The Young Queens by Kendare Blake

    The Young Queens by Kendare Blake

    Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    Three black witches, born to a descending queen. One would rise to become queen in her place. Perhaps the strongest of the three. Perhaps the cleverest. Or perhaps it would be the girl born under the best shield of luck.Katharine, Arsinoe and Mirabella - three young queens born to fulfil their destiny - to fight to the death to win the crown...
  • The Third Daughter by Adrienne Tooley

    The Third Daughter by Adrienne Tooley

    Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A sweeping YA fantasy about legacy, betrayal, sisterhood, and politicizing emotion in the quest for power—all balanced by a slow-burn LGBTQ romance.   For centuries, the citizens of Velle have waited for their New Maiden to return. The prophecy states she will appear as the third daughter of a third daughter...
  • Nightbirds by Kate J. Armstrong

    Nightbirds by Kate J. Armstrong

    Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    In a dazzling new fantasy world full of whispered secrets and political intrigue, the magic of women is outlawed but four girls with unusual powers have the ability to change it all.The Nightbirds are Simta’s best kept secret. Teenage girls from the Great Houses with magic coursing through their veins, the Nightbirds have the unique ability to gift their magic to others with a kiss...
  • Night Shine by Tessa Gratton

    Night Shine by Tessa Gratton

    Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    An orphan girl must face untold danger and an ancient evil to save her kingdom’s prince in this lush, romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Girls of Paper and Fire and Tess of the Road.How can you live without your heart?In the vast palace of the empress lives an orphan girl called Nothing...
    Categorized as:
    magic  demons  witches  fantasy  young adult  queer  f-f  high fantasy
  • Wielder of Shadows by Allie Cole

    Wielder of Shadows by Allie Cole

    Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    I vowed to avenge my parents, readying myself year after year. And now I'm going to die. I should have heeded my father's warning when I stumbled upon the Fae warrior, but I froze. I remember every horror tale recounting the atrocities committed by these monsters, abducting, torturing, and exploiting humans. My survival instinct was screaming loud inside, yet I couldn't move...
  • The Seventh Bride by T. Kingfisher

    The Seventh Bride by T. Kingfisher

    Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 49 ratings
    Young Rhea is a miller’s daughter of low birth, so she is understandably surprised when a mysterious nobleman, Lord Crevan, shows up on her doorstep and proposes marriage. Since commoners don’t turn down lords—no matter how sinister they may seem—Rhea is forced to agree to the engagement.Lord Crevan demands that Rhea visit his remote manor before their wedding...
  • Autumn of the Grimoire by J.L. Vampa

    Autumn of the Grimoire by J.L. Vampa

    Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 24 ratings
    Some witches cast spells. Others slay kings.A mysterious Grimoire. A marriage full of dark secrets. A History sculpted by a quartet of ancient Sister witches.For three hundred years, Sister Autumn has incited wars, burnt villages, killed kings, and released plagues at the bidding of the Grimoire. Meanwhile, her Sister Winter, Sister Spring, and Sister Summer have brought forth only peace...
  • The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo

    The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo

    Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars
    · 67 ratings
    Before he ruled Ravka, before he was the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy with an extraordinary gift. In this prequel story to the New York Times-bestselling Grisha Trilogy, Leigh Bardugo takes us into Ravka's mysterious past, when Grisha lived as fugitives and the Darkling took his first steps on the path to power...
  • These Wicked Stars by Catelyn Wilson

    These Wicked Stars by Catelyn Wilson

    Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    If you know what you want, you will never find it.Hazel Blackthorn is an outcast, the bastard daughter of a nameless sailor and a disgraced mother. She will do anything to marry her secret fiancé, Linus, and escape her oppressive life. When Linus announces he must marry her cousin in order to save his family’s crumbling business, Hazel is heartbroken and her hope for the future crushed...
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