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Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas’s #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. Aelin Galathynius’s journey from slave to king’s assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world. . . Aelin has risked everything to save her people―but at a tremendous cost... -
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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history... -
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![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 16 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 16 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsA large fleet of ships from South Kai heads to Sensui at drug trafficker Hyo’s behest... -
![Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones]()
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Diana Wynne Jones's entrancing, classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady... -
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![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 1 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 1 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Yona reels from the shock of witnessing a loved one’s murder and having to fight for her life. With Hak’s help, she flees the palace and struggles to survive while evading her enemy’s forces...Categorized as:
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![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 9 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 9 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsA red-haired princess loses her family and her kingdom… Now she must rise and fight for her throne!Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won... -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 10 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 10 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsYona and her friends have taken to calling themselves bandits and have been protecting Fire Tribe villages from cruel government officials. Meanwhile, Kang Tae-jun, the Fire Tribe chief’s second son, goes to Katan Village with orders to eliminate the bandits there... -
![The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima]()
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed-Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana' Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch... -
![Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce]()
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the first book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.“From now on I’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I’ll be a knight.” And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic...Categorized as:
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![Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 4 Volume 2 by Miya Kazuki]()
Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 4 Volume 2 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn her determination to access the library as soon as possible, Rozemyne put her absolute all into her studies from the moment she arrived at the Royal Academy. Unfortunately for her, she behaved so unusually in the process that her retainers and professors have grown increasingly worried... -
![Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur]()
Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur
Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out. Perfect for fans of THE OKAY WITCH and the 5 Worlds series... -
![Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik]()
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father's inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty--until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![InuYasha, Vol. 1: Turning Back Time by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha, Vol. 1: Turning Back Time by Rumiko Takahashi
Transported back to Japan's feudal era, high school student Kagome accidentally releases the feral half-demon dog boy Inu-Yasha from his imprisonment for stealing the Jewel of Four Souls... -
![Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 1 by Spoon, 스푼]()
Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 1 by Spoon, 스푼
The story of Athanasia, forsaken princess of the Obelian Empire, ends with her execution at the hands of her own father--or does it? Her tragic tale is the plot of the novel The Lovely Princess... -
![Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes, Michelle Rowen]()
Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes, Michelle Rowen
Rebels, royals, and monsters wage war over the Mytican throne in the shocking fourth book of the Falling Kingdoms series, from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Rhodes...Categorized as:
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![From Far Away, Vol. 09 by Kyoko Hikawa, Trina Robbins]()
From Far Away, Vol. 09 by Kyoko Hikawa, Trina Robbins
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetic power that will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty.In the past, Noriko has relied on the help of a small cadre of sympathizer to protect her from the constant danger swirling around her. But now she finds herself in a most unusual position... -
![Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith]()
Crown 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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![The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce]()
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the third book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death—either she will be killed or she will be inducted into the tribe. Although she triumphs, dire challenges lie ahead...Categorized as:
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![From Far Away, Vol. 03 by Kyoko Hikawa]()
From Far Away, Vol. 03 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith each passing day, Noriko discovers more and more about the strange and chimerical world she now calls home. And the more she learns... the more frightened she gets!Everyone around her is talking about an ancient prophecy and the awakening that will usher in a new epoch. To some, this foretold era is fraught with uncertainty and danger... -
![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 1 by Whale, 밀차]()
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 1 by Whale, 밀차
Eunha Park thought she was getting another chance at life when she awoke in the world of a novel. The only problem? Raeliana McMillan, the character she was reborn as, is fated to be killed by her fiancé! For the sake of her survival, she comes up with an idea—get into a fake marriage with a man more powerful than her groom-to-be... -
![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura]()
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHaving narrowly escaped financial ruin, Lawrence turns his attention to helping Holo find her ancient homeland in the North... -
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![The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh]()
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair...Categorized as:
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![The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye]()
The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye
Along with Wit, Charm, Health, and Courage, Princess Amy of Phantasmorania receives a special fairy christening gift: Ordinariness. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have adventures than play the harp, embroider tapestries . . . or become a Queen... -
![7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! [Manga], Vol. 1 (7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Manga) #1) by Hinoki Kino, Touko Amekawa]()
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! [Manga], Vol. 1 (7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Manga) #1) by Hinoki Kino, Touko Amekawa
Reincarnation drama gets sent into overdrive in this isekai tale full of romance and scheming--and don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!Every time Riche turns twenty, she dies and is reincarnated to the day she gets dumped. She has been a merchant, an apothecary, and even a maid. For her seventh life, she has one goal: to live a long and lazy life... -
![Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede]()
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Meet the princess who rescues herself and the female dragon who would be king in this first fantasy adventure in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. The traditional duties of a princess fail to please Cimorene, the daughter of a very proper king. She is quite sure that there’s more to the world than curtseying and courting...Categorized as:
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![This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi]()
This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi
To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight.The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can’t put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom—and the world...Categorized as:
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![Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek]()
Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek
A girl with dangerous magic makes a risky bargain with a demon to be free of her monstrous power in this young adult fantasy perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens and House of Salt and Sorrows.Liska knows that magic is monstrous, and its practitioners are monsters. She has done everything possible to suppress her own magic, to disastrous consequences... -
![The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon]()
The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon
The day my mother was killed, she told my father I wouldn’t speak again, and she told him if I died, he would die too. Then she predicted the king would trade his soul and lose his son to the sky. My father has a claim to the throne, and he is waiting in the shadows for all of my mother’s words to come to pass. He wants desperately to be king, and I just want to be free...Categorized as:
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![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura]()
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsContinuing their journey north, Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo in hopes of finding a local abbey where they might uncover more information regarding the fate of Holo's ancient home, Yoitsu... -
![Hana to Akuma: The Flower and the Demon by Hisamu Oto]()
Hana to Akuma: The Flower and the Demon by Hisamu Oto
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 43 ratings15-years-ago Vivi, the demon, decided to leave the demon realm and come to the human world. There he found an abandoned baby and on a whim decided to keep it. Since then he lives together with Hana.. -
![The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale]()
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kildenree, spends the first years of her life under her aunt's guidance learning to communicate with animals...Categorized as:
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![Namesake by Adrienne Young]()
Namesake by Adrienne Young
Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Where a young girl must find her place and her family while trying to survive in a world built for men.With the Marigold ship free of her father, Fable and the rest of the crew were set to start over. That freedom is short-lived when Fable becomes a pawn in a notorious thug’s scheme... -
![Solstice of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis]()
Solstice of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
Lord Rhyan Hart, Heir Apparent to the Arkasva, High Lord of Glemaria, Imperator to the North hates everything about his title. Its length, its pretentiousness, and the fact that it connects him directly to his father, the sadistic violent man he hates more than anyone in Lumeria...Categorized as:
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![Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard]()
Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMagic is out of fashion. Gambling is merely illegal. Neither law nor common sense has ever stopped anyone in Ragnor Bella from making—or breaking—their fortunes at the table, at the racetrack, and especially at the Dartington Harvest Fair. With Mad Jack Greenwing’s only son Jemis finally back from university, this year’s betting is bidding fair to be the stuff of legend... -
![Beauty by Robin McKinley]()
Beauty by Robin McKinley
A strange imprisonment... Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in looks, she can perhaps make up for in courage...Categorized as:
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![The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder]()
The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHard on the heels of trouble in Zirdai city, Shyla Sun-Kissed and Rendor are ordered to report to the King of Koraha - a summons that is deadly to ignore. The King holds the key to Koraha's existence, but a formidable new enemy threatens Koraha's very survival and the King desperately needs Shyla and Rendor's help... -
![Traitor's Masque by Kenley Davidson]()
Traitor's Masque by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA Retelling of CinderellaShe has one job—attend a masqued ball and dance with a handsome prince.What could possibly go wrong?Everything, that’s what.After years of submitting to her stepmother’s unreasonable demands, Trystan finally has a chance to be free. The promise of a new life, in exchange for her help. Simple, right? After all, the old woman has only asked for one night... -
![The Quicksilver Court by Melissa Caruso]()
The Quicksilver Court by Melissa Caruso
The Quicksilver Court continues the wildly original epic fantasy series bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic that began with The Obsidian Tower. Ryxander, Warden of Gloamingard, has failed. Unsealed by her blood, the Door hidden within the black tower has opened. Now, for the first time since the age of the Graces, demons walk the world...Categorized as:
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![Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 01 by Rei Tōma]()
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 01 by Rei Tōma
A medieval fantasy where a princess’s mysterious power alters her fate! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Princess Nakaba of Senan is forced to marry Prince Caesar of the enemy country Belquat, tantamount to becoming a hostage. While Caesar is pleasing to the eye, he is also selfish and possessive, telling Nakaba outright: “You are my property... -
![The Rose & the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh]()
The Rose & the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh
The darker the sky, the brighter the stars. In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad is forced from the arms of her beloved husband, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once thought Khalid a monster—a merciless killer of wives, responsible for immeasurable heartache and pain—but as she unraveled his secrets, she found instead an extraordinary man and a love she could not deny... -
![The Traitor's Kingdom by Erin Beaty]()
The Traitor's Kingdom by Erin Beaty
Unlikely alliances are forged and trust is shattered in the stunning conclusion to The Traitor’s Trilogy.A new queen under threat. An ambassador with a desperate scheme. Two kingdoms with everything to lose.Once a spy and counselor to the throne, Sage Fowler has secured victory for her kingdom at a terrible cost... -
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![Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto]()
Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto
In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders legendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fire until a war between two sisters ripped it all apart.Sixteen years later, Veronyka is a war orphan who dreams of becoming a Phoenix Rider from the stories of old...Categorized as:
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![My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 1 by Early Flower, JunJun Kim]()
My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 1 by Early Flower, JunJun Kim
The orphaned Blondina lives a tough life on the streets, left only with a memento from her late mother—one that proves she is the child of the emperor of Ates. From the streets, Blondina moves into the royal palace where she lives a lonely existence…that is until she befriends a brash and surly cat named Amon... -
![The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima]()
The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
Times 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... -
![마른 가지에 바람처럼 3 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum]()
마른 가지에 바람처럼 3 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings황비 아베르사티가 내린 핏빛 축복악시아스를 죽음으로 내몰다악시아스에 역병이 돌기 시작했다. 킬리언은 기사들을 이끌고 급히 악시아스로 돌아갔지만 이미 영주민들은 역병에 잠식되어 가고 있었다. 동쪽 별채도 예외 없이. 나이가 어린 안나는 빠른 속도로 상태가 나빠졌고 리에타가 도착했을 땐 이미 손을 쓸 수 없는 상황이었다. 리에타는 안나에게서 죽은 자신의 딸을 떠올리며 죄책감과 상실감에 정신을 놓고 마는데…... -
![마른 가지에 바람처럼 4 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum]()
마른 가지에 바람처럼 4 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"그저 저 여자의 삶이더 비참하지는 않았으면"제국에서 가장 인망 높은 사제인 타니아 성녀가 악시아스에 오면서 역병 치료에 힘을 얻고, 리에타도 구호막사의 일을 도우면서 역병이 퍼지는 속도가 늦춰진다. 한편, 세비타스에서 리에타를 감시하기 위해 보낸 불청객으로부터 킬리언은 리에타의 딸 '아델’의 죽음에 관한 이야기를 듣는다. 리에타는 딸이 죽었다고 알고 있지만, 살아 있을 수도 있다는 사실을 알게 되고 킬리언은 기사들에게 비밀리에 알아보도록 명한다. 자신의 어머니와 닮은 금발 때문일까, 아니면 리에타의 삶이 더 이상 비참해지지 않았으면 하는 마음 때문일까. 킬리언은 자꾸만 리에타에게 마음이 쓰이는데…... -
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Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat if with one touch you could see inside the soul? Rowen Mar lives in fear of her new found power, the ability to see the darkness inside the human heart...
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