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Tricksters by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsSixteen is a rebellious age for most young people, and Aly is no exception. With her mother, the lady knight Alanna, forever being summoned to some crisis or other, and the young men of Tortall little more than diversions, Aly is bored and restless... -
![The Princess of Potential by Delemhach]()
The Princess of Potential by Delemhach
A headstrong princess finds herself entangled in intrigue, politics, magic, and love in this coming-of-age novel set in the world of the House Witch series.It’s been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice... -
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![Pandora Hearts, Volume 24 by Jun Mochizuki]()
Pandora Hearts, Volume 24 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSomeone once said that all they would find there was darkness that swallowed everything whole. But that never meant that light was nowhere to be found--They finally arrive at an answer to the question of how to save their world. It is the product of many months, even years. Cruel yet kind, it is a simple formula. Now, led on by the cogs of destiny, it spells the end of but one story.. -
![Pandora Hearts, Volume 9 by Jun Mochizuki]()
Pandora Hearts, Volume 9 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe incuse on Oz Vessalius’s chest ticks onward, but the young heir to one of the four great dukedoms directs his gaze back, seeking the facts behind a centuries-old tragedy... -
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![Pandora Hearts, Volume 6 by Jun Mochizuki]()
Pandora Hearts, Volume 6 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThough Oz’s sudden appearance in the midst of Pandora wreaks havoc, the initially chilly reception to the prison-breaker runs more than warm when Jack Vessalius, hero of the tragedy of Sablier and the man from Alice’s memories, manifests in Oz’s body... -
![Mark of the Fool 2 by J.M. Clarke]()
Mark of the Fool 2 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHe tried to escape. But something followed.After a gruelling trial, Alex Roth had reached the University of Generasi and learned much about the Mark of the Fool and how to exploit it for new paths of power.Making friends and training in alchemy, all seemed to be going well.But shadows stir.The dark secrets of his homeland haunt him. His sister—Selina—learns that she is what she hates most... -
![Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch]()
Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 96 ratingsIn his highly acclaimed debut, Scott Lynch took us on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with a band of daring thieves led by con artist extraordinaire Locke Lamora. Now Lynch brings back his outrageous hero for a caper so death-defying, nothing short of a miracle will pull it off... -
![Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab]()
Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences... -
![One True King by Soman Chainani]()
One True King by Soman Chainani
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsBeyond Good and Evil. Beyond Ever Afters.The fairy tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion in this sixth and final book of Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling fantasy seriesWho will sit on Camelot's throne and rule the Endless Woods? Who will be the One True King? Prepare yourself for the End of Ends . . -
![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... -
![Gakuen Alice, Vol. 02 by Tachibana Higuchi]()
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 02 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMikan joins her best friend, Hotaru, at the Alice Academy, a special school for people with an "Alice," or paranormal talent, and she must learn to know and use her own such talent if she hopes to stay... -
![Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey]()
Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTogether for the first time in a single volume, The Complete Arrows Trilogy is the adventure that launched Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey’s expansive fantasy realm beloved by generations of readers. Talia, once a runaway, is Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining... -
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Mark of the Fool 3 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhile war rages in Thameland, other battles begin.With his first year complete, Alex Roth has made a discovery that could change his kingdom forever.As the university prepares for an expedition to Thameland, Alex makes himself ready by growing stronger, taking summer courses on magic and spending time with his new friends and family.But conspiracy brews in Generasi... -
![A Prince of Song and Shade by Lisa Cassidy]()
A Prince of Song and Shade by Lisa Cassidy
The darker the night… Emboldened by the effect Talyn Dynan had on the humans of Mithranar, the Shadowhawk is working harder than ever to make a difference for those struggling to survive on the streets of Dock City... -
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![The Lost City of Ithos by John Bierce]()
The Lost City of Ithos by John Bierce
Half a millennium ago, Kanderon Crux and her allies banished the city of Imperial Ithos from the world of Anastis, in a desperate attempt to defeat the Ithonian Empire. Her dread weapon, the Exile Splinter, even erased the memory of its location from the universe. Now it's returning, bringing the Exile Splinter back with it...Categorized as:
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![Infinite Regress by Christopher G. Nuttall]()
Infinite Regress by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAn all-new story arc begins here!The new Grandmaster of Whitehall doesn't want Emily in his school. She's dangerous, he thinks. The only way he'll allow her to return to Whitehall is if she chooses to be a probationary student, a student who can be expelled at the slightest excuse, a student who has to work for one of the professors... -
![The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Marianna Mayer]()
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Marianna Mayer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFor generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes.Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSYAORAN OVERMATCHED?!Young Syaoran and his friends are on a quest to retrieve the magically potent feather-shaped shards of Princess Sakura’s memory. The search has led them to the country of Ôto, a world with the romantic feel of Japan in the early 1900s. However, another dimension traveler has shown up as well–the immensely powerful Seishirô, who first trained Syaoran... -
![The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons]()
The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Discord of Gods marks the epic conclusion to Jenn Lyons's Chorus of Dragon series, closing out the saga that began with The Ruin of Kings, for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss.The end times have come. Relos Var's final plans to enslave the universe are on the cusp of fruition. He believes there's only one being in existence that might be able to stop him: the demon Xaltorath... -
![A Crystal of Time by Soman Chainani]()
A Crystal of Time by Soman Chainani
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsIn this fifth instalment in Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling fantasy series, The School for Good and Evil, Sophie, Agatha, and their friends must find a way to overthrow the sinister evil that twists lies into the truth and seeks to rewrite their story.A false king has claimed the throne of Camelot, sentenced Tedros to death, and forced Sophie to be his queen... -
![A Traitor in Skyhold by John Bierce]()
A Traitor in Skyhold by John Bierce
Hugh and his friends have, to his great displeasure, become the center of attention among the student body at Skyhold. It turns out that surviving the depths of the labyrinth and helping stop a coup both tend to attract notice. If Hugh had his way, he'd happily go back to being just another anonymous student... -
![Vortex Chronicles: The Complete Series by Elise Kova]()
Vortex Chronicles: The Complete Series by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey should've never met. She's the crown princess. He's a mysterious sorcerer. But the unexpected happens when the world is ending.When Crown Princess Vi Solaris finds out she has a rare and deadly power, she must make a choice:Her magic or her throne.But the choice isn't as simple as it appears, because her magic is the key to saving the world...Categorized as:
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![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 06 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 06 by Clamp
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBE CAREFUL WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN!Syaoran, Sakura, and their companions travel to Ôto, a country where cherry blossoms perfume the days and demons called Oni terrorize the nights. To earn funds, the foursome split up to hunt the wicked creatures. Soon they learn that a new type of Oni has appeared - one that is both mysterious and beautiful.. -
![Paths of Malice by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Paths of Malice by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPoisoned. Trapped. At the mercy of a ghost . . .She can handle this.A month into her competition with Venator Terryn, Ayleth seems no closer to winning the Golden Prince’s trust. Why else would he call Terryn to serve at the castle on some secret mission, leaving Ayleth to manage the borough on her own?No matter. She’ll prove her worth to the prince come what may... -
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![Infernal Dark by Everly Frost]()
Infernal Dark by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne death changed it all.When Nathaniel Shield risked everything to protect me, I could not have predicted the truth and lies that my heartbreak would reveal.Two broken hearts.Faced with the knowledge of my power, I must fight for my life against the Bright Queen, the Fell King, the vengeful humans, and even my own people who want me dead. But there’s far more at stake than my own life... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 05 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 05 by Clamp
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTHE END OF A FAIRY TALEFollowing the trail of the stolen children of Spirit Town, Sakura is captured at the forbidden castle, where she encounters the golden-haired ghost! Syaoran and his friends - the sociable magician Fai D. Flowright, the master swordsman Kurogane, and the odd creature Mokona - must now penetrate the ancient stronghold in order to rescue Sakura and the missing children... -
![The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler
King Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer of rightful heirs, ruthless punisher of traitors. Attempting to depose him, the Duke of Kiskaddon gambles…and loses. Now the duke must atone by handing over his young son, Owen, as the king’s hostage. And should his loyalty falter again, the boy will pay with his life... -
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Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 09 by Clamp
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIN THE GOD'S HANDSFive friends continue their desperate search for Princess Sakura's memories, which have been scattered across parallel worlds in the form of magically potent feathers... -
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Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 03 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsCAN PURE DETERMINATION DEFEAT A MASTER MAGICIAN?Sakura is awake, but she remembers almost nothing–certainly not Syaoran, who has sacrificed everything to help her... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 02 by CLAMP]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 02 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA WORLD OF MODERN MECHA AND MAGICSyaoran, Fai, Kurogane, and Mokona venture to the Hanshin Republic to find one of the missing pieces of Sakura's memory, transformed into magically powerful feathers. There, Syaoran meets his "Kudan": a fierce wolf-spirit whose fiery power mirrors Syaoran's personal strength... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 10 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 10 by Clamp
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTIME WILL TELLThe godlike being Ashura-ô has killed the equally skilled and mighty rival, Yasha-ô. But now Ashura-ô seems depressed. What this means to the country of Shura, none can tell...not even the five friends on a desperate journey through dimensions to find the memories of Princess Sakura - memories in the form of immensely powerful feathers... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSYAORAN OVERMATCHED?!Young Syaoran and his friends are on a quest to retrieve the magically potent feather-shaped shards of Princess Sakura’s memory. The search has led them to the country of Ôto, a world with the romantic feel of Japan in the early 1900s. However, another dimension traveler has shown up as well–the immensely powerful Seishirô, who first trained Syaoran... -
![Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle Vol. 4 by CLAMP]()
Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle Vol. 4 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA FAIRYTALE TURNED NIGHTMARE!Young Syaoran embarks on a worlds-spanning adventure to restore the memory of the most important person in his life, the princess Sakura– even though he knows that she’ll never remember her love for him... -
![Terrier by Tamora Pierce]()
Terrier by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 90 ratingsHundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy... -
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![Heartfire by Lisa Cassidy]()
Heartfire by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHow far will she go to save those she loves? In the epic conclusion to the Mage Chronicles series, Alyx Egalion and her friends must find a way to defeat the most powerful mage alive before he destroys everything they hold dear. Shakar’s influence is spreading, his darkness descending on Rionn and Tregaya like a shroud. The Mage Council is cowering in Carhall... -
![The Forgotten Sisters by Shannon Hale]()
The Forgotten Sisters by Shannon Hale
After a year at the king's palace, Miri has learned all about being a proper princess. But the tables turn when the student must become the teacher!Instead of returning to her beloved Mount Eskel, Miri is ordered to journey to a distant swamp and start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family... -
![The Blood Forest by Sara C. Roethle]()
The Blood Forest by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA land in chaos. A city in ruins. Finn must reach the place where it all began, her peaceful meadow in Greenswallow, hoping to set right the wrongs of her past. Traveling forward blindly, she only wants to retrieve her memories and help Iseult, but little does she know, the fate of men and Faie alike hangs by a string, ready to be plucked by her fingers alone... -
![The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima]()
The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsTimes are hard in the mountain city of Fellsmarch. Reformed thief Han Alister will do almost anything to eke out a living for his family. The only thing of value he has is something he can't sell—the thick silver cuffs he's worn since birth. They're clearly magicked—as he grows, they grow, and he's never been able to get them off... -
![Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Vol. 05 by Clamp]()
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Vol. 05 by Clamp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLegacies and FuturesSakura finally has a date with her darling Syaoran! She's working hard to make the perfect picnic lunch for him, but on the big day, a strange messages arrives, calling Sakura away to her great-grandfather's home... -
![Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews]()
Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratings-Killien, the unyielding clan chief who’s becoming increasingly volatile.-Sora, the suspicious ranger who sees more than she should.-A swarm of frost goblins that devour with tooth and claw.The list of people and things that could get Will killed keeps growing... -
![Call of the Dragon by Jessica Drake]()
Call of the Dragon by Jessica Drake
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsKickass heroines. Fire-breathing dragons. Epic adventures. Your thrill ride awaits in this brand new dragon rider series, for fans of Eragon and Dragon Riders of Pern! Zara Kenrook has never wanted to be ordinary. Abandoned at an orphanage, destined for a life in the slums, she’s clawed her way to the top and made herself a name as one of the best treasure hunters in Elantia... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 08 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 08 by Clamp
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsINTO THE MOUTH OF THE BEASTPrincess Sakura's memories are scattered across multiple dimensions - and now she and Syaoran are part of an unlikely group of friends traveling from world to world to find them. Unfortunately the memories have been transformed into immensely powerful magical feathers, and those who possess them are seldom willing to give them up without a fight... -
![Radiant Fierce by Everly Frost]()
Radiant Fierce by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne lie began it all.I have become a traitor to my people, hated and feared by the ones I once protected, driven to destruction by the lies on which my life was based.Two traitors.Now, I have no choice but to escape with Nathaniel Shield into the heart of Fell, a land of dark creatures and brutal laws ruled by a cruel King, who wants us both dead.Three chances to survive... -
![Call of the Dragon by Jasmine Walt]()
Call of the Dragon by Jasmine Walt
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKick-butt heroines. Fire-breathing dragons. Epic adventures. Your thrill ride awaits in this brand-new fantasy series, perfect for dragon rider fans!Zara Kenrook has never wanted to be ordinary. Abandoned at an orphanage, destined for a life in the slums, she's clawed her way to the top and made herself a name as one of the best treasure hunters in Elantia... -
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![Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca]()
Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLady "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... -
![Siege of Shadows by J.A. Andrews]()
Siege of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan Sini keep her past from destroying everyone’s future? Sini has finally found a family with the Keepers. After escaping from a childhood on the street and years of slavery, Sini’s new life as a Keeper should be idyllic. But she can’t shake the feeling she just doesn’t belong. Not only because she’s the first female Keeper in centuries. Her magic is too different to be useful... -
![The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 1 by Nakaba Suzuki]()
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 1 by Nakaba Suzuki
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhen they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth—the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights—too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom... -
![The Society by K.A. Linde]()
The Society by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe fourth book in the fantasy Ascension series. War is on the horizon. All while a new power grows strong, threatening the very balance of good and evil. Desperate to save her homeland, Cyrene goes in search of the dragons that may be the key to ending this battle—and heal her dying friend... -
![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... -
![Black Bird, Vol. 18 by Kanoko Sakurakouji]()
Black Bird, Vol. 18 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThere is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality...
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