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Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 86 ratingsDISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENONThe Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Six of Crows features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps.Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker...Categorized as:
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The Six of Crows Duology Boxed Set by Leigh Bardugo
Contains 9781627792127 & 9781627792134.Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. The gripping Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom duology, by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo, is now available in a stunning hardcover boxed set.Follow Kaz and his crew into a world of magic and mayhem as they attempt to pull off—and survive—the job of a lifetime... -
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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Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsLose yourself in this exhilarating return to the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe, the first book in a new series set ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment. James Anderson had a plan. Or half of one. All that matters is that he managed to do what his older brother, the famous Aaron Warner Anderson, never infiltrate Ark Island, the last refuge of The Reestablishment...Categorized as:
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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 01 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsYoung Mikan runs away to Tokyo following her best friend, Hotaru, who has been enrolled in an exclusive, secretive private school for geniuses. But it turns out that there is a lot more to Alice Academy than meets the eye. If Mikan wants to stay by Hotaru's side, she has to both pass the strange "entrance exam" and face the even greater challenge of befriending her very odd new classmates... -
Disney Beauty and the Beast Book of the Film by Elizabeth Rudnick
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsBelle dreams of adventures like the ones she reads about in her books - until she becomes the prisoner of a fearsome Beast in a mysterious, enchanted castle. But life in the castle isn't as terrible as Belle imagines, and soon she realizes there is more to the Beast than first meets the eye... -
MeruPuri, Vol. 3 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsWhile on a seaside field trip, the little boy Aram and Airi find themselves in the middle of a blackout at the public bath. Frazzled to no end, Airi drags Aram inside a closet but fails to prevent someone from walking in on them...Categorized as:
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Talon the Black by Melissa Mitchell
What would you do if a dragon fell from the sky? Claire Evans is a small-towner from Indiana faced with this exact situation. When a dragon crash-lands in her corn field, she goes gallivanting off to find it.This incident triggers a chain of events that sweep our heroine into a complicated plot to destroy a kingdom...Categorized as:
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Forcing Fate by M.A. Frick
Perfect for lovers of Fourth Wing and Eragon, this slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance will keep you on the edge of your seat! The angst and tension in this book may cause sleep deprivation.“You never have to force anything that’s meant to be.” But some things are worth fighting for. Avyanna trained her whole life to be a Dragon Rider...Categorized as:
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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 WildlingThey’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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The Snow Queen: The Complete Saga: Books 1-3: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, Snowflakes by K.M. Shea
Read all three books in the complete Snow Queen series: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, and Snowflakes in this special collection. Rakel is a princess who should have been queen. Instead, as a despised magic user she has spent most of her life exiled on a barren mountain, alone in her ice-castle...Categorized as:
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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... -
The Study of Poisons by Maria V. Snyder
Fierce, determined, dangerous. No wonder her soul called to his.As Chief of Security of Ixia, Valek has spent the last fifteen years keeping Commander Ambrose and his citizens safe. With his complex network of spies, informers, and soldiers, it’s his job to hunt down and capture criminals, including the intriguing Yelena...Categorized as:
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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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Life of Melody by Mari Costa
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLife of Melody is a queer romantic comedy & fantasy graphic novel by Mari Costa about a fairy godfather and a beast raising a child. In the fairy realm, a Fairy Godparent is tasked with fulfilling fairy tales in the human world. The human protagonist's own motivations and wishes are of little consequences to the fairy working their case... -
Flight of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsExiled and on the run, Selene Ravenwood is in search of the real reason her family was given the gift of dreamwalking but first she must adapt to her marriage with the man she was originally assigned to kill. With war impending and a dark being after her gift, she finds herself at a crossroads but time is running out and soon her choice will be made for her...Categorized as:
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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
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... -
Queen of Poison by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBetrayal surrounds her.Doom beckons her.Yet she will hunt one last time.Captured, heartbroken, shackled in torturous iron mittens that keep her shade deeply suppressed, Ayleth knows Fendrel keeps her alive for one purpose: She is his only remaining weapon against the resurrected Dread Odile. Once her task is complete, she will be executed. It’s as simple as that... -
Reyr the Gold by Melissa Mitchell
After fulfilling an Unbreakable Promise to Cyrus, Claire has finally accepted her new life in Dragonwall. She has a new Promise and purpose—one she created for herself. She must save Dragonwall, that much is certain. What isn’t so certain, is how she will achieve this end. Powerful magic courses through her veins, and she has no idea how to control it.Mastering magic isn’t Claire’s only challenge...Categorized as:
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Beauty and the Beast Novelization by Elizabeth Rudnick
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsBelle has dreamt of adventures like the ones she reads in her books, of traveling the world outside her small town. When Belle's father is captured, she takes his place as a prisoner of a fearsome Beast. But life in the enchanted castle isn't as terrible as Belle imagines, and she ultimately finds friendship and love... -
Shadow Rule by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBreaking the curse will break her heartGandrett can no longer hope that she has a dying chance to save the Prince of Ulfray nor the friend the Dragon King has taken from her. But she won’t give up—even if it means she has to travel to the forests of Ulfray first to help the Prince of Fae to wake his people...Categorized as:
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The Haven, the Hallow, & the Highborn by Jessa Grey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn facing her finest opponent, she will uncover her greatest strength.Eedy Blackthorn wields a rare and mystical witch magic—she can become a conduit to harness the raw forces of lightning itself. But her abilities do not make up for her painful past. After a tragic accident claims her beloved father, Eedy inherits his seat on the mage-led council...Categorized as:
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From Flame and Ash by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues Lyric’s epic journey in this spellbinding sequel to From Breath and Ruin.I lost my past, my friends, and even my connections to both worlds when I found out about the Maison realm and my calling. Now I must put that aside and travel back to the kingdoms to continue my training as the Spirit Priestess... -
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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... -
Villains Are Destined to Die (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #1-5) by Gyeoeul Gwon, 권겨을
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThis game’s got me obsessed! It’s like it’s taken over my life... wait—HARD MODE ACTIVATED. No-no-no-no-no! It has literally taken me and thrown me into the part of Penelope Eckhart... -
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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Damaged Goods by slytherin after dark
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHermione, now in her mid-20s, is back at Hogwarts to pursue higher education. Trying to forget the trauma carved into her by the war, she spends one lust-filled night with a certain pureblood. But that night will have consequences.While her personal life unravels, a string of mysterious murders forces her to work together with Draco Malfoy, who himself seems to carry many secrets."He scared her... -
The Fallen Witch by Emma V.R. Noyes
BOOK 2 IN THE CAPTIVATING SUNKEN CITY TRILOGYAmare Bellamy never meant to get married. She had a simple plan: rescue the Captain, rendezvous with the crew, and escape the Sunken City. But when her father bumps up the wedding without notice, she has no choice but to comply—that is, until Lukas shows up...Categorized as:
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The Blood Spell by C.J. Redwine
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA dark and romantic epic fantasy retelling of the Cinderella story, about a girl who must team up with the prince she despises to defeat an evil creature threatening their kingdom. The fourth standalone novel in the New York Times bestselling Ravenspire series by C. J. Redwine... -
Bounty Hunter: The Black Tulip Chronicles by Kaylee Jarvis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA king desperate to save his kingdom… in search of a woman doing everything she can to never be found… Vera I’m a Black Tulip… feared, hated, and hiding. I masquerade behind the magic of other factions while taking all sorts of jobs to survive, and bounty hunting is one of ‘em. I told myself I’d never take another Class A contract, they're the worst of the worst...Categorized as:
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A Storm of Mist and Thunder by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat would you be prepared to face in order to win? Ambushers? An invading army? Your own inner demons?Deep in the mountains, the Oncoming Storm finally finds the other Storm Casters. However, learning to control her powers turns out to be more difficult than she expected. In order to improve, she needs someone to train her but that comes at a cost... -
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... -
Isadora by Charlotte McConaghy
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat would you do if your sworn enemy was also your soulmate?The kingdom of Kaya has been overthrown by a dark power. Trapped inside the dangerous capital, rebel leader Isadora fights the only way she can - by hunting those more monstrous than she. Falco is the exiled emperor of a nation in tatters...Categorized as:
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Meet Me in the Ether by Iris Lake
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat happens when a beautiful liar, a cruel prince, a ruthless manipulator, a seductive enchantress, and a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to find the woman he loves, get tangled in the same web of lies and secrets?Neira Aroya is an exceptional liar and a skillful thief... -
Villains Are Destined to Die (novel), Vol. 1 (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #1) by Gwon Gyeoeul
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a college student with a tragic past picks up reverse harem video game Daughter of the Duke’s Super Love Project, she immediately sees herself in one of the characters. Not the adored heroine of easy mode Ivonne, no-but the protagonist of hard mode, misunderstood villain Penelope. Little did she know that she’d go to sleep playing the story.. -
Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe vowed she’d never return to Faerie…But vows were made to be broken.As a human girl, Chloe is perfectly happy being back in the mortal realm where she belongs. She's even become the town apothecary. When a fae from her past shows up begging her to return to Faerie, she utterly refuses.But then she finds out an angry group of mortals are using iron to hold an entire castle full of fae hostage...Categorized as:
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A Ballad of Beasts and Brothers by Morgan Gauthier
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter making a deal with the King of Tronovia, Shaye attends the School of Magic to master her power and learn more hand-to-hand combat. With unlimited access to Calmara, the biggest library in the known world, she seeks answers to all of her burning questions... -
Ties of Bargains by Tara Grayce
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA hapless human prince. A cynical fae mercenary. An unbreakable bargain.Prince Harmen of Tulpenland, an idyllic duchy of flowers, farm fields, and windmills, has been bargained to the fae to save his little brother’s life. He’s woefully unprepared for the challenges he’s about to face, but he’s determined to escape once the bargain is fulfilled... -
Prince of the Tower by Aimee Clinton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne kiss will unravel the threads of destiny.When a freak accident lands university graduate Aliza in a magical land full of savage beasts and supernatural beings, her only wish is to find her way home. That is, until a witch ensnares her in a deadly quest to break a curse and save this mysterious world from the grip of a vicious tyrant...Categorized as:
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Cerulean Truth by Sorcha Reagh
In a world where magic hides in plain sight, one woman’s dangerous secret could change everything.Emma Thompson, an ambitious lawyer in Boston, has always craved a normal and successful life—until she discovers she possesses rare and lethal magical powers. Thrust into training with the infuriatingly captivating Leader-to-be, James, she finds herself a pawn in a deadly political game...Categorized as:
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The Hood by Frost Kay
The fairytales had it wrong. Robin Hood was a woman.Coming home from war wasn't what Robyn expected. Relegated as lady of the manor, with the threat of an arranged marriage to the very man trying to steal her land, she refuses to be sidelined.When the duke's men accost a shifter family in the woods, she decides to take matters into her own hands...Categorized as:
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Prince's Poison by Frost Kay
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLife and death were no game.Becoming the the first female royal healer was a balance between being a goddess of health and the mistress of death.Dueling with sharp-tongued highborns, playing with poison, and watching Mira's best friends pass her by wasn't what she had prepared for after coming home from the frontline...Categorized as:
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Gravebriar by Casey L. Bond
Winner of the 2022 RONE Award for Young Adult Fantasy Romance!Sometimes witches hunt their own…Someone knows my secret and they’re wielding it as the weapon of my execution. I stand accused of poisoning my Gravebriar coven mate...Categorized as:
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Saints and Monsters by Ellen McGinty
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith her crooked spine and reckless heart, Princess Meera always knew she wasn't meant to become queen of Ezo. But when her sister, the rightful heir, is cursed on the eve of her coronation, Meera must defend her kingdom from ruthless invaders by taking the throne. Yet, while some countries have simple coronations, in Ezo . . .The princess must first claim a sea dragon...Categorized as:
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Fortune of Emerald and Salt by Monroe Wildrose
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEighteen-year-old Georgette Baine is a young pirate captain who was raised with utter disdain toward royalty. But when she and her twin brother, Captain Elias Baine, make a precarious deal with a King to gain access to a long-lost treasure, they find themselves in an untenable position...Categorized as:
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The Stars Could Save Us by Valerie Rivers, Stephanie Combs
On a journey that will lead to redemption, heartache, and sacrifice, worlds collide as past meets present and a prophecy threatens to unite or destroy them.After the devastating conclusion of the marriage trials, Aella is brought before the king, her secret finally revealed. She has no choice but to give up her powers and become a slave...Categorized as:
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Chains of Water and Stone by Katherine Buel, Katherine Hurley
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWho is Logan’s father? The question has been whispered behind his back all his life. He’s ignored it, forced himself not to care, but when Belos starts demanding an answer to this very question, it takes on a new and disturbing significance... -
Parade of the Sun by Everythursday
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFloralis Fati is a plant with the power to control time, hidden in the wild, and protected by a magic that strips people of their own while seeking to kill them. Hermione wants it to save the world. Draco wants it to save himself. Sometimes what we want can destroy us - and sometimes it can build us new again...Categorized as:
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Bound by Firelight by Dana Swift
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAfter a magical eruption devastates the kingdom of Belwar, royal heir Adraa is falsely accused of masterminding the destruction and forced to stand trial in front of her people, who see her as a monster. Adraa's punishment? Imprisonment in the Dome, an impenetrable, magic-infused fortress filled with Belwar’s nastiest criminals—many of whom Adraa put there herself. And they want her to pay...Categorized as:
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