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![A Court of Mist and Fury [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/6887b586a67f6363e351d404.jpg)
A Court of Mist and Fury [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze
The seductive and stunning #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas’s spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses. Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music! Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart... -
![Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo]()
Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo
The wolves are circling. And Ravka's time is running out. The Demon King. As Fjerda's massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm—and even the monster within—to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king's gift for the impossible. The Stormwitch. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war... -
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![Fighting Past Pain by Daniel Schinhofen]()
Fighting Past Pain by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsLife changed the moment the Heavens granted Benedict his Regeneration Sphere. Stepping out of the abusive cycle he’d known all his life, he entered the Gilfle Academy. Getting help from his therapist, Agatha Carper, Benedict was ready to try his new lease on life. It wasn’t without its bumps and setbacks, but he wasn’t going to give up on this second chance... -
![Rumpelstiltskin by K.M. Shea]()
Rumpelstiltskin by K.M. Shea
When 17-year-old Gemma, a seamstress, is ordered by the insane King Torgen to spin straw into gold or be put to death, she knows her life is forfeit. Unwilling to give up, Gemma tries to escape her prison, earning her the respect of the mysterious mage, Stil. Stil offers to complete the impossible task…for a price... -
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![The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons]()
The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons
The 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... -
![Court Duel by Sherwood Smith]()
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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![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 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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![Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko]()
Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsFor the first time, an Empress Redemptor sits on Aritsar's throne. To appease the sinister spirits of the dead, Tarisai must now anoint a council of her own, coming into her full power as a Raybearer. She must then descend into the Underworld, a sacrifice to end all future atrocities. Tarisai is determined to survive. Or at least, that's what she tells her increasingly distant circle of friends... -
![Heroes by Ednah Walters]()
Heroes by Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEirik wants nothing more than to show Celestia—the Witch who pulled him out of the darkness—that his feelings for her are real, but his parents expect him to avenge a wrong done to his family. To make matters worse, Celestia is moving on and is already dating another guy. Then Eirik discovers she is the key to accomplishing his goals... -
![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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![Cinderella and the Colonel by K.M. Shea]()
Cinderella and the Colonel by K.M. Shea
The country of Erlauf is the enemy, as far as Cinderella is concerned. Since Erlauf took over her home country, Cinderella has been forced to manage her once opulent duchy like a tightly budgeted farm. Gone are the days of wealth and luxury... -
![Paths of Malice by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Paths of Malice by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 25 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... -
![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... -
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![Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott
After meeting the mysterious woman of the forest, Rhys and Amalia are left questioning everything they know about the feuding kingdoms’ history, the two royal families that began the war, and their own turbulent relationship. There is only one place to find answers—in Draegan, the cursed kingdom that lies across the Chasm...Categorized as:
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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... -
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Bloodwitch by Susan Dennard
Fans of Susan Dennard's New York Times bestselling Witchlands series have fallen in love with the Bloodwitch Aeduan. And now, finally, comes his story. High in a snowy mountain range, a monastery that holds more than just faith clings to the side of a cliff... -
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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... -
![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... -
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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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Vortex Visions by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsA desperate princess, a magical traveler, and a watch that binds them together with the fate of a dying world. Vi Solaris is the heir to an Empire she’s barely seen. Her parents sacrificed a life with her to quell a rebellion and secure peace with a political alliance. Now, three years past when her wardship should’ve ended, Vi will do anything to be reunited with her family... -
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A Circle of Flames by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBriand has been taken captive by her mortal enemy, Auberon. As he takes her to the capital city of Tasglorn, she schemes to barter for her release by attempting to cooperate. .. and learn what she can about her magic gift. Meanwhile, Kael gathers old friends in a desperate bid to rescue her from the Seekers' clutches. Briand thought the Seekers were monsters... -
![Failed Future by Elise Kova]()
Failed Future by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsWhen worlds collide, and things are rarely what they seem, there may be no one Vi can trust. Having forsaken her crown for a chance to save her family, and the world, Vi Solaris washes up on the shores of Meru. She's wounded and barely alive. But Vi's fight for survival is only just beginning. As a princess in a foreign land, everyone is after her... -
![The Princess Paradigm by Lindsay Buroker]()
The Princess Paradigm by Lindsay Buroker
The Ever War has ended, and the curse that compelled the elven princess Hysithea to attack her own people has been lifted. But she’s haunted by nightmares, plagued by guilt, and unable to access the magical power that once flowed through her veins. It is not the time to seek out romance. Then a fearsome warrior from the human empire arrives, a supposed diplomat... -
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![A Shield of Sorrow by Kate Avery Ellison]()
A Shield of Sorrow by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBook 5 in the series that has captivated and obsessed YA fantasy lovers! After a heartbreaking parting, Briand finds herself in the north, and Kael returns to the south. .. Both are heartbroken. Both are hurt. Both are stubbornly determined to move on... -
![The Frog Prince by A.G. Marshall]()
The Frog Prince by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAll she needs is a clue. After a disastrous Princess Test, Carina tries to pick up the pieces and prove she is still a trustworthy spy. But all her evidence points to magical interference, and her father won’t believe such preposterous theories without proof. She’ll have to solve this mystery fast to salvage her reputation, but can she do it alone? All he needs is a kiss... -
![The Cracks in the Kingdom by Jaclyn Moriarty]()
The Cracks in the Kingdom by Jaclyn Moriarty
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe second in Jaclyn Moriarty's brilliant, acclaimed fantasy trilogy, THE COLORS OF MADELEINE! Princess Ko's been bluffing about the mysterious absence of her father, desperately trying to keep the government running on her own. But if she can't get him back in a matter of weeks, the consequence may be a devastating war... -
![Fists of Justice by Christopher G. Nuttall]()
Fists of Justice by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe war is over. But the scars remain. Emily’s New Learning has been good for Beneficence. In the years since she arrived on the Nameless World, the city has been at the forefront of technological advancement and social development... -
![Princess of Secrets by A.G. Marshall]()
Princess of Secrets by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAll she needs is a clue. After a disastrous Princess Test, Carina tries to pick up the pieces and prove she is still a trustworthy spy. But all her evidence points to magical interference, and her father won’t believe such preposterous theories without proof. She’ll have to solve this mystery fast to salvage her reputation, but can she do it alone? All he needs is a kiss... -
![The Warrior Queen by Emily R. King]()
The Warrior Queen by Emily R. King
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn the final volume of The Hundredth Queen Series, Kalinda will risk everything to save the man she loves. Kalinda has brought peace to the Tarachand Empire, at least for now. Bhutas no longer need to hide their gifts. The last of the rebels have been banished. And Prince Ashwin is set to take over as rajah. But for Kalinda, this all came at a great loss. Her childhood home. Her best friend... -
![Dawn of Darkness by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Dawn of Darkness by Shari L. Tapscott
Princess Amalia of Renove expected to find plague and death when she and Rhys entered the kingdom of Draegan, but she didn’t realize she’d find herself in a nest of lies and deception. Now the princess’s world is crumbling. She must learn to navigate a wicked court, where everyone wants something from her—including the one man she thought she could trust. And Amalia isn’t the only one struggling... -
![The Shoeless Prince by Jacque Stevens]()
The Shoeless Prince by Jacque Stevens
A shoeless son of a miller. A high-fashion tabby. An adventure far more than they bargained for. Leo is not a normal cat. Archie Miller might be a dreamer, but he’s seen the complex mousetraps the stray barn cat builds, and he knows he’s right...Categorized as:
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![Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews]()
Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Clover’s life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when she’s framed for necromancy by Princess Camellia. She and the princess both know she’s not a dark magic user, but little good that does Clover when Camellia disappears... -
![The Lightning Conjurer: The Complete Series Collection by Rachel Rener]()
The Lightning Conjurer: The Complete Series Collection by Rachel Rener
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContains the complete Lightning Conjurer series:. Book I: THE AWAKENING. Book II: THE ENLIGHTNING. Book III: THE CHRISTENING. Book IV: THE RECKONING. Synopses (includes spoilers in sequel descriptions):. THE AWAKENING. Three years ago, Aspen (as she calls herself), woke up in an abandoned cabin without a single memory... -
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![Mage of Kings by L.J. Andrews]()
Mage of Kings by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final stand between mages and dragons begins. Hidden behind protected stone walls, elemental dragons and mystical mages await the day darkness finds them again. They fought a battle, and were forced to run for their lives. Even still, lives were lost. Teagan reluctantly finds himself as the mage others turn toward to lead them safely through the war... -
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Evergreen Academy by Heather Schneider
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Evergreen Academy, the secret college for Magical Botanists. I’d always sensed something peculiar about the reclusive Evergreen Academy, tucked deep in the woods of my hometown. But I never could have imagined it was a college for magical botanists–and that I am one of them... -
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Legacy of Thorns: A Sleeping Beauty Tale by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA girl combating a sleep enchantment, a young man trying to save his brother, and a deception that forces them together. Daphne is well known for her endless naps and for the enchantment that fuels them—after all she comes from Oakden, and Oakden’s Legacy is famous for two sleeping and thorns... -
![The Mirror and the Curse by J.M. Stengl]()
The Mirror and the Curse by J.M. Stengl
This summer, Princess Eddi intends to win both Prince Fidelio’s heart and the Faraway Castle Cup! A summer of training for the race at the resort with her winged horse and Kai the dwarf sounds ideal. Better still, Prince Fidelio decides to join her . . . so her summer plan is a done deal...Categorized as:
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![Age of Auroras by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Age of Auroras by Shari L. Tapscott
Temporary peace has settled across Draegan as a new era begins for the cursed kingdom, but the royals know that tranquility is fleeting. In order to fulfill the magic and save the continent from its imminent destruction, Rhys and Amalia must once again return to Renove and see the rightful king ascend his throne...Categorized as:
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![Igniting Darkness by Robin LaFevers]()
Igniting Darkness by Robin LaFevers
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom New York Times best-selling author Robin LaFevers comes the follow up to “sharp and breathless” (Kirkus Reviews) historical fantasy Courting Darkness. Set in the world of the beloved His Fair Assassin series, this is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Game of Thrones... -
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Visions of Fate by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsPerfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo, this romantic fantasy adventure will leave you hungry for more. The hunt is on. But who is the hunter and who is the hunted? Ayleth and Terryn survived the Witchwood, but they’re no closer to solving the mystery of the dead shade hunter... -
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Restored by Staci Jost
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a pawn trapped by her own power. But he’s the key that could set her free. Gifted with extraordinary healing abilities, Layla is bound in servitude to the ruthless King of Bellehaven. But when she’s abducted by the desperate—and enigmatic—prince Ledger of the distant kingdom of Westray, she’s thrust into a dangerous and exhilarating world beyond her castle walls... -
![Princess of Roses by A.G. Marshall]()
Princess of Roses by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA beastly prince. A beautiful servant. Can two imperfect souls learn to love before the last petal falls? When a kraken attack leaves her family destitute, Rosemary Mercer strikes a bargain. She will serve Prince Darian for a year to erase her father’s debts. But there is more at stake than money, and the prince’s beastly curse changes more than his appearance... -
![The Study of Fire by Maria V. Snyder]()
The Study of Fire by Maria V. Snyder
“What happens if he returns to our world? ”. “It will burn. ”. There's just no rest for Valek, Ixia’s Chief of Security. Challenges are constant and new problems arrive daily, including a request to help Castletown’s watch solve the mystery of a string of nighttime disturbances, and keeping a close eye on the Commander’s food taster as she schemes her way back into business... -
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![The Seer's Secret by Brittany Fichter]()
The Seer's Secret by Brittany Fichter
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA failing warrior. A prince in pain. A city in the mountain where they and their loved ones hide from Solevar's curse. But this reality will soon shatter. For among the cursed ashes of Solevar, a Seer has been found. Eirin, the king's favored warrior-in-training, is going to fail her combat test. She knows this, as does everyone around her. This comes as no surprise, though... -
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Unbound by Katherine Hurley
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the growing conflict forces Logan to embrace his newly discovered heritage, he fights to control a power he has long kept buried—a power that threatens everything he has tried to make of himself. Desperate to spare Astarti yet another burden, he tries to hide his crumbling control, but she has long since learned to recognize a lie...Categorized as:
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![The Fated and the Damned by Chloe Hodge]()
The Fated and the Damned by Chloe Hodge
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Dark Queen has risen. War is coming. Desperate to save her people and secure allies, Kitarni must forge her position as leader of the coven and lady of Mistvellen. The only way to do that is to marry him. The man who betrayed her … and the one who has her heart. With demons roaming the land and humans on a witch hunt, their only means of survival lies in Death’s fabled crown... -
![Fire in the Blood by W.R. Gingell]()
Fire in the Blood by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA princess in a dragon-guarded tower. The prince who is to rescue her. The prince’s ensorcelled dragon. And one enchanted keep that might just be enough to kill them all. .. It’s widely known that Princess Kayami Koto is held captive in the Enchanted Keep by a dragon of great ferocity and skill... -
![The Shattered Crown by Maxym M. Martineau]()
The Shattered Crown by Maxym M. Martineau
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDark magic, mythical beasts, undying assassins, and forbidden love—this thrilling final installment in the epic Beast Charmer series is perfect for fans of Jennifer Armentrout, Sarah J Maas and Claire Legrand. When Leena Edenfrell swore herself to the Frozen Prince, Noc Feyreigner, she never dreamed she'd ignite the flames of war...Categorized as:
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Stone Charmer by Jordan Rivet
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the action-packed sequel to Curse Painter, the race is on to find a reclusive magical stoneworker. Stone charming is the rarest form of art magic, used to manipulate stone and bring fantastical sculptures to life. When Briar, Archer, and the outlaws are hired to find a powerful stone charmer, they know how dangerous his magic could be in the wrong hands...
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