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Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide (Vampire Academy) by Michelle Rowen, Richelle Mead
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsPrepare to be Tested. The story that kicked off the international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series is NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE...Categorized as:
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![When the Dead Come Home by B.L. Brunnemer]()
When the Dead Come Home by B.L. Brunnemer
I’m Lexie Delaney, and I’m a necromancer. Which means, I can see the dead, talk to them, affect them. Not as fun as it sounds. Especially since the Veil closed and the dead have been stuck here. Things in town are getting tense. School is starting, and I’m already tired of our plan to keep our relationships quiet. Bodies keep showing up and no one has a clue as to why...Categorized as:
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Natural Dual-Mage by K.F. Breene
The seat-gripping conclusion to the #1 bestselling Magical Mayhem trilogy! One thing has become perfectly clear: The Mages’ Guild won’t stop coming for me until I am either under their control, or dead. So rather than wait to be cornered…I’m going to take the fight to them. But Emery and I can’t do it alone... -
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![The Morganville Vampires, Volume 3 by Rachel Caine]()
The Morganville Vampires, Volume 3 by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsWith the arrival of the evil master vampire Bishop, the small college town of Morganville, Texas, has dissolved into chaos. Now together in one volume, the fifth and sixth books of the Morganville Vampires series show that defeating Bishop is a task that's going to take some serious skill.... LORD OF MISRULE In Morganville, violent black clouds promise a storm of devastating proportions...Categorized as:
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Guardians of the Pack by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsI hate finding corpses. For some reason, my enemies think dead bodies work as a communication method. Call me old fashioned, but I prefer a letter.When I find a pulverised gargoyle on my lawn, I can’t help but think things are about to get rocky...Categorized as:
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![A Trail of Echoes by Bella Forrest]()
A Trail of Echoes by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"Something told me that after my weeks trapped in The Oasis, I hadn't even scratched the surface of what really went on there..." What is so different about Ben Novak? Secrets will be unravelled and shocking discoveries will be made in A Trail of Echoes... -
![Persie Merlin and the Door to Nowhere by Bella Forrest]()
Persie Merlin and the Door to Nowhere by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMost students are here to learn. But for Persie Merlin-Crowley, it’s a matter of life or death.Persie has done it – she’s officially a student at the prestigious Basani Institute. With her best friend Genie by her side, she’s ready to learn the skill of monster hunting… no matter the cost. Otherwise, she may never be able to control Leviathan’s “gift... -
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![The Immortals Boxed Set by Alyson Noel]()
The Immortals Boxed Set by Alyson Noel
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsTrue love never dies in Alyson Noel's extraordinary paranormal series featuring Immortal teens. The books follow Ever Bloom and Damen Auguste’s epic romance as they travel through eternity to be together forever. These two soul mates are thwarted at every turn by jealous rivals, evil ex-girlfriends, enemies at school and even their own weaknesses... -
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Year of the Chameleon 3 by Shannon Mayer
You Don’t Choose the Academy. The Academy Chooses You.Broken, bruised, and battered beyond anything else, I’ve survived what I shouldn’t have. But my day isn’t done yet. We finally have the key to stopping Frost—literally. Even if we don’t know how to use it...Categorized as:
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Lies in Blood by A.M. Hudson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBook Four of Dark Secrets (start with books 1, 2 then 3) The ashes of a dark past fall away, and a new sun rises in place—bringing light to a nation once thought lost to ancient secrets. All that has been done in pursuit of vengeance will be undone for peace, and an age-old agreement will finally be met...Categorized as:
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![Frostbite: The Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead, Emma Vieceli]()
Frostbite: The Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead, Emma Vieceli
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWHEN LOVE AND JEALOUSY COLLIDE ON THE SLOPES. WINTER BREAK TURNS DEADLY. A Strigoi attack puts St. Vladimir's on high alert, and the Academy whisks its students away on a mandatory Holiday ski trip. But the glittering winter landscape and posh Idaho resort only provide the illusion of safety... -
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Ghost Town by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsGet ready for "non-stop vampire action" (Darque Reviews) in the latest Morganville Vampire novel from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine. While developing a new system to maintain Morganville's defenses, student Claire Danvers discovers a way to amplify vampire mental powers...Categorized as:
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Haven by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThings are going well for Roland Greene. High school is behind him, he has a sweet new ride, a good job, and he’s making plans for his future. At eighteen, he’s one of the strongest werewolves in his pack, and he already has more vampire kills than most wolves have in a lifetime. Life is good. Almost.It’s time for the annual pack gathering...Categorized as:
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![Last Breath by Rachel Caine]()
Last Breath by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsWith her boss preoccupied researching the Founder Houses in Morganville, student Claire Danvers is left to her own devices when she learns that three vampires have vanished without a trace. She soon discovers that the last person seen with one of the missing vampires is someone new to town-a mysterious individual named Magnus... -
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Witch Court: The complete series by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis box set includes all five books in The Witch Court Series and is over 1,000 pages of magic, epic romance, adventure, and twists you'll never see coming! It’s time to claim my power… All my life I’ve lived under lock and key, always following the strict rules my mother set for me. A week before my sixteenth birthday I sneak out of my house and discover why...Categorized as:
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![Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow by Bella Forrest]()
Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNo more Mr. Nice Guy… Finch is tired of people jerking him around—and now, it’s time for payback against the powerful forces who have made him a pawn in their games... -
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Bite Club by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine is "a first-class storyteller" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris). After discovering that vampires populate her town, college student Claire Danvers knows that the undead just want to live their lives. But someone else wants them to get ready to rumble... -
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Relentless Trilogy by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRelentlessSara Grey’s world shattered ten years ago when her father was brutally murdered. Now at seventeen, she is still haunted by memories of that day, and driven by the need to understand why it happened. She lives a life full of secrets, and her family and friends have no idea of the supernatural world she is immersed in or of Sara’s very powerful gift... -
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A Shade of Kiev 3 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe greatly anticipated finale to Kiev's stand-alone trilogy!After all that's happened, I thought I was past being surprised by Mona. But standing here by the lake, I realize I've barely scratched the surface. Her soul is blacker than I could have imagined. I thought I sought redemption. But now, I wonder if this darkness is what attracted me to her all along.. -
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The Morganville Vampires, Volume 1 by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsIn Rachel Caine's town of Morganville, "there's always a surprise just around every dark corner" - and it usually involves the undead. Now these secrets come to light in the first two books of the Morganville Vampires series, together in one volume. GLASS HOUSES Morganville is a small college town in the heart of Texas that has its share of quirky characters - and some evil ones too...Categorized as:
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Ruined Mate by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSome things are better left forgotten.Dreams taunt me, filling me with questions even more so than the supernatural world I’d only just learned about. Making matters worse, a vampire attacked me while I was alone in the middle of the night.Death was imminent until a silver wolf saved me... -
![The Morganville Vampires, Volume 2 by Rachel Caine]()
The Morganville Vampires, Volume 2 by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsDuring the day, Morganville is just a small college town in the heart of Texas. But after dark, students like Claire Danvers know that studying can take a backseat to staying alive. Now together in one bloodthirsty volume, the second two books of the Morganville Vampires series show why underestimating a vampire can be deadly... -
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![Echoes: Part One of Echoes & Silence by A.M. Hudson, John Adriaan]()
Echoes: Part One of Echoes & Silence by A.M. Hudson, John Adriaan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCompleted Series! #1 Amazon bestselling series! The second-last book!One death will lead to a new life, another will uncover a secret, and the many will tear out hearts. There will be war, there will be peace, and among it all the truth will surface and bury all the secrets forever. Continue the epic journey of love's fight for survival in Part One of Echoes & Silence... -
![Wicked Vampire by Megan Montero]()
Wicked Vampire by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s time to discover my power… my vampire power.I always knew monsters existed. But the word vampire never came to mind until I became one. War threatens to tear apart the Vampire factions. Some say I’m the one the prophecy spoke about. Others think I’m a passing fancy. But nothing could’ve prepared me for the House of Shade or the guy who made me this monster, Grayson Shade...Categorized as:
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![Forty Days and One Vampire Night by Tia Didmon]()
Forty Days and One Vampire Night by Tia Didmon
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA dark bond. A secret betrayal. A web of distrust. As the line between desire and danger blur, my attraction to the enigmatic vampire leader reaches epic proportions. But giving into my lust will have far-reaching consequences that neither of us can ignore.As the prophecy unfurls, a chilling revelation emerges from the shadows, threatening to shatter my new world... -
![Night World by L.J. Smith]()
Night World by L.J. Smith
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAll nine books in L.J. Smith’s beloved Night World series are now available in a special collector’s boxed set! Vampires, werewolves, witches, shapeshifters—they live among us without our knowledge. The Night World is their secret society, a society with very strict rules. And falling in love breaks them all. In Night World, Poppy has been diagnosed with terminal cancer...Categorized as:
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![Shadow Kiss: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256]()
Shadow Kiss: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDimitri's life was never meant to be his own. It had always been promised the protection of the Moroi. He lived his life for them, but for the first time ever, he feels the desire to share his life with another. Resenting the cards he's been given and slowly watching his Roza lose herself to the impending darkness, has he already lost what matters most? 3rd in the DPOV series...Categorized as:
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Fallen Star Series by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBooks 1-3 of the Fallen Star Series. In Book One, The Fallen Star, eighteen year-old Gemma's life has never been normal. Up until recently, she has been incapable of feeling emotion. And when she’s around Alex, the gorgeous new guy at school, she can feel electricity that makes her skin buzz. Not to mention the monsters that haunt her nightmares have crossed over into real-life... -
![Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine]()
Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine
Read Rachel Caine's posts on the Penguin Blog In the small college town of Morganville, vampires and humans lived in (relative) peace-until all the rules got rewritten when the evil vampire Bishop arrived, looking for the lost book of vampire secrets. He's kept a death grip on the town ever since...Categorized as:
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![Vampire Academy Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256]()
Vampire Academy Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDimitri's training prepared him to be a Guardian. Known for his skill in the field, fate leads him to an unexpected position. He becomes the personal guard for a young Princess, and the mentor for her best friend: a strong-willed wild girl...Categorized as:
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![The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 4 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos]()
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 4 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
![Finch Merlin and the Legend of the Luminary by Bella Forrest]()
Finch Merlin and the Legend of the Luminary by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn invisible city rises from the depths, led by a new savior…Prepare to expect the unexpected.Pre-order now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts... -
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![Bloodline Fallacy by Lan Chan]()
Bloodline Fallacy by Lan Chan
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHedge witch, bone witch, forsaken, and Angelical: Too much for one tiny human. The price of survival in my world is high and the universe is gearing up to make me pay. This time, there is no escape from being Alessia Hastings.For two years, I’ve been a supernatural pariah. The human with Lucifer’s blood and unpredictable power. After the Unity Games, I became House Pendragon’s bond mate elect... -
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Lost by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThings have settled down at the Tulsa House of Night since Zoey and the gang closed the tear between worlds and sent Other Kevin back to the Other World. Neferet hasn't stirred. Damien and Jack are falling in love all over again. Stevie Rae and Rephaim are back in Tulsa where they belong. The Depot Restaurant is being rebuilt with the enthusiastic involvement of local humans...Categorized as:
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![The Immortals Collection by Alyson Noel]()
The Immortals Collection by Alyson Noel
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTitles in This Set Everlasting Dark Flame Blue Moon Ever More Shadowland Night... -
![Dead Push by Tim O'Rourke]()
Dead Push by Tim O'Rourke
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen two enemies push back together! “…Most of them just sit as if waiting for someone to join them on their impending journey. Others are rushing for their train as if late for some important meeting. They can’t wait to board one of those trains below ground...Categorized as:
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![Brayden's Return by Michelle Dare]()
Brayden's Return by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor the last several years, Brayden felt like an outcast amongst his friends. Since the day he saw a man shift into a wolf, he knew he no longer belonged in their circle. They were immersed in the paranormal world while he was away at college, living the life of an ordinary human. One night while he was walking home, he saw a dog in need of help. Turns out, it wasn’t a dog at all... -
![Reign of Blood by Quinn Loftis]()
Reign of Blood by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Because I created you for such a time as this.”The Great Luna’s words ring true for every member of the Romanian pack. Not only the wolves, but for all those who stand in defense of virtue, purity, and righteousness in a world plagued with monsters hell-bent on destroying every good in their path... -
![Magical Academy for Delinquents by Ann Denton]()
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... -
![Vampire Knight, Vol. 7 by Matsuri Hino]()
Vampire Knight, Vol. 7 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsR to L (Japanese Style). Yuki debates asking Kaname about her past, suspecting that he may have been the one who erased her childhood memories. Zero confronts Kaname to find out the truth, and the two come to blows over Yuki..Categorized as:
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![The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 3 by Cassandra Clare, Cassandra Jean]()
The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 3 by Cassandra Clare, Cassandra Jean
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe third installment of the graphic novel adaptation of Cassandra Clare's bestselling The Mortal Instruments!With the truth about her family brought to light, Clary just wants to find a way to return to as normal a life as possible... -
![Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact by Bella Forrest]()
Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Goddess of Discord finally rules the world… Without magic, Harley knows the odds of defeating Katherine are stacked against them. Yet a sliver of hope survives in the pages of her parents’ Grimoire. The final, mind-boggling spell entails making a deal with a Child of Chaos. But what must be offered in return? Finch wants to be the one who ends Katherine... -
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![Creatures of Chaos by Julie Hall]()
Creatures of Chaos by Julie Hall
Perfect for fans of forbidden love, high-stakes games, and everything supernatural. Creatures of Chaos is a fast-paced YA urban fantasy series that’s being called The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Crave.Chaos, the vicious supernatural competition where heroes are born and riches are won...Categorized as:
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![Fade Out by Rachel Caine]()
Fade Out by Rachel Caine
Without the evil vampire Bishop ruling over the town of Morganville, the resident vampires have made major concessions to the human population. With their newfound freedoms, Claire Danvers and her friends are almost starting to feel comfortable again… Now Claire can actually concentrate on her studies, and her friend Eve joins the local theatre company... -
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Forbidden by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe team-spirit sign by the side of the highway seems a good omen to loner Morgan Walsh, as he drives to what could be the most important visit of his life — a chance to join the North American Pack. Then he wakes naked in the woods, surrounded by wolf tracks and a ring of suspicious cops... -
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Dead Statues by Tim O'Rourke
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWith the Skin-walkers closing in, Kiera and her friends flee across the English countryside. Learning Potter has been keeping secrets from her, Kiera makes the painful decision to split from the group and leave her friends behind to go in search of her father... -
![The Vampire War by Michelle Madow]()
The Vampire War by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFind the Holy Grail. Win the war. Save the world. A lot has changed for Annika since being kidnapped by vampires to become a blood slave in their hidden kingdom of the Vale. Not only has she learned she’s a Nephilim—a race that’s supposedly extinct—but she’s found herself on a dangerous quest for the Holy Grail...Categorized as:
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![Mason's Impossible Prey by Raneem Hasan]()
Mason's Impossible Prey by Raneem Hasan
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"You're my prey. And when my prey runs away from me, I chase them." Tiana Spark’s life took a drastic turn when her pack was attacked. Using her half-angel powers, she escaped death by a hair’s breadth, but no amount of power could get her out of the trouble she’s in. She finds herself in Alpha Mason’s dungeons...Categorized as:
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