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Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
The queen has returned. Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she’s at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past…. She has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight...Categorized as:
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![Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas]()
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
Lost and broken, Celaena Sardothien’s only thought is to avenge the savage death of her dearest friend: as the King of Adarlan’s Assassin, she is bound to serve this tyrant, but he will pay for what he did. Any hope Celaena has of destroying the king lies in answers to be found in Wendlyn...Categorized as:
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![The Missing of Clairdelune by Christelle Dabos]()
The Missing of Clairdelune by Christelle Dabos
Book Two in the Internationally Bestselling Mirror Visitor Quartet. When our heroine Ophelia is promoted to Vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public spotlight and her special gift is revealed to all... -
![Vow of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson]()
Vow of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson
Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them--the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last...Categorized as:
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![The Assassin and the Empire by Sarah J. Maas]()
The Assassin and the Empire by Sarah J. Maas
Celaena Sardothien is the assassin with everything: a place to call her own, the love of handsome Sam, and, best of all, freedom. Yet, she won’t be truly free until she is far away from her old master, Arobynn Hamel; Celaena must take one last daring assignment that will liberate her forever. But having it all, means you have a lot to lose . . -
![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... -
![Slay by E.L. Todd]()
Slay by E.L. Todd
The conclusion of this high fantasy adventure. General Callon is now fused with a dragon in secret, and now that he has the ability to remain in communication with Cora, Cora and Rush book a passage with Captain Hurricane to venture to the Land of Ashes—and find their remaining allies. But upon their meeting with Queen Magnum, it’s not exactly what they hoped for...Categorized as:
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![The Study Series Bundle by Maria V. Snyder]()
The Study Series Bundle by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom condemned prisoner to food taster for the Commander of Ixia, from apprentice to a charismatic assassin to warrior with ever-evolving magical powers, Yelena is a remarkable heroine like none you've ever experienced. Follow her amazing journey through Maria V. Snyder's breathtaking fantasy series, which New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey calls "engaging and entirely original. .Categorized as:
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![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... -
![A Tale of Stars and Shadow by Lisa Cassidy]()
A Tale of Stars and Shadow by Lisa Cassidy
Dumnorix princess and born warrior, Talyn Dynan was the finest fighter of her generation. With her Callanan partner at her side, she was invincible, reckless, a death-knell to their enemies. But after her partner is torn away from her, Talyn is left broken, wracked with guilt and unable to regain the confidence she once had... -
![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... -
![The Memory of Babel by Christelle Dabos]()
The Memory of Babel by Christelle Dabos
In the gripping third volume of Christelle Dabos’s best-selling saga, Ophelia, the mirror-travelling heroine, finds herself in the magical city of Babel, guarding a secret that may provide a key both to the past and the future. After two years and seven months biding her time on Anima, her home ark, it is finally time to act, to put what she has discovered in the Book of Faruk to good use...Categorized as:
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![The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas]()
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
Contains all five novellas. Celaena Sardothien is Adarlan's most feared assassin. As part of the Assassin's Guild, her allegiance is to her master, Arobynn Hamel, yet Celaena listens to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. In these action-packed novellas - together in one edition for the first time - Celaena embarks on five daring missions...Categorized as:
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![Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 3 by Plutus, 스푼]()
Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 3 by Plutus, 스푼
In this full-color fantasy comic/webtoon, a modern woman is reincarnated as the doomed princess in a romance novel—and reaches out to grab a new future with both baby fists! 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...Categorized as:
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![Pain by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve]()
Pain by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Willa Knight: The saviour of both worlds, or the destruction of everything? Sometimes history lies, and the tales of Minatsol and Topia are no different. Since the birth of Topia, Staviti has woven a web of deceit around the truth of Creation, striving only to maintain his power while destroying anything that gets in his way... -
![Shadow Wings by Raye Wagner, Kelly St. Clare]()
Shadow Wings by Raye Wagner, Kelly St. Clare
I will never be controlled again. A manipulative dragon shifter. A sexy phaetyn prince. Me? I shouldn’t even exist. With peace established in Verald, I should be free; Lord Tyrrik is liberated from his blood oath, after all. But the freedom in Verald is an illusion. If I remain, destruction will surely follow. As soon as I come into my powers, the blood-thirsty emperor of Draecon will know...Categorized as:
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![Fake Dating a Human 101 by Jennifer Kropf]()
Fake Dating a Human 101 by Jennifer Kropf
The High Court of the Coffee Bean is back again! Only this time there aren't even any cookies. In this fantasy rom com series finale, things take a sinister turn for the Coffee Bean Crew when Shayne Lyro disappears to the Ever Corners to face the family he once knew and assassinate a dreamslipper who's been sending him nightmares and calling him home...Categorized as:
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![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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![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... -
![All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi]()
All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi
The highly anticipated third novel in the This Woven Kingdom series, full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi. As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her people—and she might’ve found her crown...Categorized as:
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![The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley]()
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
Harry Crewe is an orphan girl who comes to live in Damar, the desert country shared by the Homelanders and the secretive, magical Hillfolk. Her life is quiet and ordinary-until the night she is kidnapped by Corlath, the Hillfolk King, who takes her deep into the desert. She does not know the Hillfolk language; she does not know why she has been chosen. But Corlath does... -
![From Far Away, Vol. 14 by Kyoko Hikawa]()
From Far Away, Vol. 14 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
![Following Fate by M.A. Frick]()
Following Fate by M.A. Frick
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“You never have to force anything that’s meant to be. ”. But some things are worth fighting for. Rule #1 of bonding a Wildling. They’re Wild. Avyanna’s dreams of being a Rider have finally come true. Except… it’s more of a nightmare. The dragon she bonded is unlike anything anyone ever expected, and yet, she is supposed to act like any other Rider...Categorized as:
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![No One Else Could Heal Her by Hiyodori]()
No One Else Could Heal Her by Hiyodori
“I want to see you cry. I want to see you destroyed. ”. No One Else Could Heal Her (a prequel to the Clem & Wist series) marks the contentious beginning of a lifelong f/f romance. Their slow-burn relationship deepens in a stratified magical academy packed with rules designed to keep them apart. They’re opposites in every way...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #1 by Beth Brower]()
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #1 by Beth Brower
“I’ve arrived in London without incident. There are few triumphs in my recent life, but I count this as one. My existence of the last three years has been nothing but incident. ”. The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian’s... -
![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...Categorized as:
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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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![Long Live the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl]()
Long Live the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl
The enthralling and romantic sequel to J. M. Kearl's enchanting Bow Before the Elf Queen. Layala fought against falling in love with him. Thane battled to win his mate's heart. Now they'll discover if their love can withstand those who tore them apart. Held for weeks without food or water, Layala's resolve begins to fracture as an evil darkness looms over her...Categorized as:
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![Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca]()
Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca
Lady "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.Categorized as:
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![Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly]()
Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly
Isabelle should be blissfully happy – she’s about to win the handsome prince. Except Isabelle isn’t the beautiful girl who lost the glass slipper and captured the prince’s heart. She’s the ugly stepsister who’s cut off her toes to fit into Cinderella’s shoe . .. which is now filling with blood. When the prince discovers Isabelle’s deception, she is turned away in shame... -
![The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, Vol. 1 by Antstudio, SANSOBEE]()
The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, Vol. 1 by Antstudio, SANSOBEE
Aria Roscent mercilessly bullied her stepsister Mielle and paid the ultimate price for her misdeeds―but not before Mielle revealed that she’d manipulated Aria into harassing Mielle in the first place! Instead of dying, Aria is sent back in time and gifted a strange hourglass with mysterious powers. Now, Aria’s just got one to embrace her role of villainess and utterly destroy Mielle’s life!Categorized as:
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![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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![The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross]()
The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross
The highly anticipated sequel to The Queen’s Rising! Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge and is settling into her role as the daughter of Davin MacQuinn, a disgraced lord who returned to Maevana to reclaim his house. Though she’d just survived a revolution, one that will finally return a queen to the throne, she faces another difficult challenge...Categorized as:
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![Last Sacrifice: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256]()
Last Sacrifice: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSafety. Comfort. Duty. What would you sacrifice if it meant saving someone's life? Could you sacrifice everything, including your own pride, to make sure that she'd be safe? And does that last sacrifice mean anything at all. .. if it comes too late? Book 6 in the Dimitri Point of View series.Categorized as:
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![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... -
![A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon]()
A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon
Two hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this highly-anticipated follow-up to The Hurricane Wars—prepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance, magical adventures, and political schemes in this Southeast Asian-inspired world... -
![The Red Pearl Scene by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
The Red Pearl Scene by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The Red Pearl from Hawke's POV.Categorized as:
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![Lunaria by Kara Douglas]()
Lunaria by Kara Douglas
A fate unraveled and destined to be rewoven back together. Magic has been banned from the kingdom. Anyone found practicing magic will be punished. Amira has never wanted anything to do with that, she was never more than a pawn in her father's power games...Categorized as:
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![A Circle of Flames by Kate Avery Ellison]()
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... -
![Lies That Bleed by Leia Stone]()
Lies That Bleed by Leia Stone
For tonight, we either lived or died in The Wilds. Nothing else mattered. As the daughter of the emperor, Aisling Everhart was born into privilege. She has trained her entire life to go into The Wilds and have a chance at bonding with a creature that can give her unknown power. Half of the candidates will die the first night, and only a few will make it out...Categorized as:
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![Princess Ahira by K.M. Shea]()
Princess Ahira by K.M. Shea
Once upon a time? Please! What a joke. Princess Ahira is not your average damsel in distress. She hates being a princess and constantly tries to flee from her mother and her lectures. Pleasantly, her life is shattered on the eve of her sixteenth birthday when she is kidnapped by dragons...Categorized as:
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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... -
![Legacy of Thorns: A Sleeping Beauty Tale by Melanie Cellier]()
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... -
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![Spring Guardians & Songbirds by Wendy Heiss]()
Spring Guardians & Songbirds by Wendy Heiss
𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐦, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬. After falling for a lie and ruling over another, Snowlin starts revealing her dealing hand. Two queens and a joker... -
![A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann]()
A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann
"Spann’s debut novel is a dark and dizzying fantasy that will keep readers enthralled to the end. "―STARRED Kirkus Reviews. The gods are dead. All that’s left are the Players…. The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal... -
![House of Ashes by Cate Corvin]()
House of Ashes by Cate Corvin
No one burns for revenge like a dragon. I lost everything when my mother and I were sentenced to exile by my own father. My home, my throne, my promised prince… all of it stolen for a crime I didn’t commit. Now my father is dead without a lawful heir, and the dragon Houses are at war for the vacant throne... -
![UnBreaking by L.D. Waters]()
UnBreaking by L.D. Waters
Emerald eyes watched me. His deep, husky voice rumbled across the forest, caressing my ears. “Do you not wish to come out and play, darling? ”. Time is a deceptive mistress. Nineteen-year-old Zurilya has learned this the hard way. After a wish for a happily ever after goes terribly wrong, Zurilya is trapped in a caricature of a hateful marriage...Categorized as:
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![Lord of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis]()
Lord of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLady of the Drowned Empire from Rhyan's POV. -
![Guardians Of Glyndor: The Disappearing Creatures (Second Edition): Magical School Adventure with Romance and Mystery by Nicoleclaire C.]()
Guardians Of Glyndor: The Disappearing Creatures (Second Edition): Magical School Adventure with Romance and Mystery by Nicoleclaire C.
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo teenagers become Earth's last hope. Step into the newly imagined world of Eldora in Guardians of Glyndor. This fresh fantasy series-launching debut is perfect for readers who love coming-of-age magical school adventures, sprinkled with romance and mystery...Categorized as:
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![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](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/668be4b5a8ad428ef9f3eb8f.jpg)
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