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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 Cruel Prince / The Wicked King / The Queen of Nothing / How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
The Folk of the Air Series 4 Books Collection Set By Holly. The Cruel. One terrible morning, Jude and her sisters see their parents murdered in front of them. The terrifying assassin abducts all three girls to the world of Faerie, where Jude is installed in the royal court but mocked and tormented by the Faerie royalty for being mortal... -
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Lore Olympus: Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story! An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone... -
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... -
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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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From Far Away, Vol. 04 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA prophecy of doom, passed from generation to generation, has finally arrived. Manifest in the form of a young teenage girl named Noriko, the awakening promises a new world of frightening uncertainty. But not everybody lives in fear of this ancient prophecy. Slowly, a group of sympathizers has come together to befriend and protect the vulnerable teenager... -
King Maker by Audrey Grey
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, this long awaited third book promises even more action and romance than the last! They broke the curse, but at what cost? Haven and her crew may be considered heroes, but they arrive back in Penryth harboring dangerous secrets... -
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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The Assassin and the Pirate Lord by Sarah J. Maas
A Throne of Glass novella. On a remote island in a tropical sea, Celaena Sardothien, feared assassin, has come for retribution. She’s been sent by the Assassin’s Guild to collect on a debt they are owed by the Lord of the Pirates... -
Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen
A RUNAWAY WITH A HIDDEN PAST. Lydia is a scholar, but books are her downfall when she meddles in the plots of the most powerful man in the Celendor Empire. Her life in danger, she flees west to the far side of the Endless Seas and finds herself entangled in a foreign war where her burgeoning powers are sought by both sides. A COMMANDER IN DISGRACE... -
Saint by Adrienne Young
As a boy, Elias learned the hard way what happens when you don’t heed the old tales. Nine years after his lack of superstition got his father killed, he’s grown into a young man of piety, with a deep reverence for the hallowed sea and her fickle favor... -
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... -
Deathcaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsSPLINTERED ALLEGIANCE. Warrior Alyssa ana’Raisa would do anything to protect her home, the Fells, and her legacy, the Gray Wolf Line. But as a prisoner of Empress Celestine, Lyss is forced to turn her fearsome talents as an army commander against her beloved homeland. Refusal would swiftly lead to her death, and her death would end the Gray Wolf Line. ANCIENT DANGER... -
From Far Away, Vol. 13 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.40 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... -
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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... -
Balancer by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThis is the final book of the Advent Mage Cycle. Here is the conclusion to Garth's amazing story. -
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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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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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... -
Song of the Fae by Tricia O'Malley
Imogen, Captain of the Irish charter boat Mystic Pirate, has little time for friends and doesn’t trust her lovers. Perhaps the real issue is that she can’t trust herself, as she hasn’t yet found a good explanation for why otherworldly images dance before her eyes... -
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... -
Shadow Rule by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBreaking the curse will break her heart. Gandrett 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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Dominion by Julie Hall
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNothing comes without a cost. After defeating the red dragon’s legion of bloodthirsty demons, Audrey can finally settle into the afterlife with the knowledge her family is safe. But her quest for a perfect existence shatters the moment Logan is kidnapped in an attempt to bend her to Satan’s will. Audrey must now travel to the one place no hunter has ever ventured to save the man she loves . .Categorized as:
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The Seer's Sacrifice by Brittany Fichter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe days to fix the Time Stones are running thin. The Seer has fallen to Sun Sickness. The Blood Fire Throne still has no heir. After escaping the devastating battle between Mhaedin and Rangvald's forces, Eirin, Drystan, and their friends set out for Iilaedin, the Dragons' Fire Blood Throne, to fix the Time Stones. The journey, however, is difficult in more ways than one... -
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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... -
Wraith by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCan love blossom among the thorns? Refocused and determined, Nelle plans to snatch the spellbook and escape Roseward Isle once and for all. But when a powerful magic storm blows in—bringing with it a small castaway of mysterious origins—Nelle and Soran are obliged to lie low inside the lighthouse until it passes. Trapped in close quarters, they cannot hide from their deepening attraction...Categorized as:
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A Sword from the Embers by Chloe C. Peñaranda
The action-packed, captivating fifth instalment in the bestselling series AN HEIR COMES TO RISE from Chloe C. Peñaranda. When a true heir awakens, a returning past can break. And when war follows, a lifelong vow may shatter. A RISE…. Awakening from a dark defeat, Faythe discovers a greater threat to the life she took back... -
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... -
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... -
Veritas by Kelly St. Clare
When light is gone, I will understand. With four parts of the root of magic in our grasp, I should feel like the worst is behind us. Yet the journey to the fifth piece is fraught with dangerous magical creatures. And I can only give the lethal immortals half of my attention. Grubby is changing and I have no idea what to make of him...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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Unmasking the Curse by Chelle Cypress
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLoathed and feared. Sold into a hateful marriage. Can she escape a prison to embrace her power and unexpected love? Arianna Park is resigned to misery. Bound to an enchanted porcelain mask to contain a devastating curse, she’s set to wed a venomous man for the sake of her destitute family...Categorized as:
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The Seer's Dragon by Brittany Fichter
A Seer explores her Sight. A Dragon comes into his power. New friends and enemies push and pull them apart. But none of that will matter if they can't cross Solevar. Eirin, Drystan, and their renegade friends have escaped Torbaine for the last remaining haven city in Solevar, Mhaedin... -
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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In Darkness Forged by Kenley Davidson
For fans of Elise Kova and Sylvia Mercedes, this dark and thrilling romantic fantasy will hold you captive till the very last page! In a land of darkness and deadly adversaries…. He might just be the deadliest one of all. Burdened by a debt she can never hope to repay, Aislin is sent by her cruel lord to the mysterious land of Dunmaren, where she must beg the night elves for a single favor... -
The Revered and the Pariah by J.E. Reed
A kingdom full of secrets. A queen ready to rise. Arianna's story continues in the second book in the #1 bestselling The Fae of Alastríona series by J. E. Reed. Arianna has survived the brutality of slavery and senseless war and has revealed herself as The Divine. But she has yet to discover the heavy responsibilities of her new role... -
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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Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller
The capable, confident, and occasionally ruthless heroine of Daughter of the Pirate King is back in this action-packed sequel that promises rousing high seas adventures and the perfect dash of magic. Alosa's mission is finally complete...Categorized as:
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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.Categorized as:
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Tarnished Empire by Danielle L. Jensen
A siege is laid against the last resistance to the Senate’s rule. As the battle rages, a commander, a soldier, and a rebel will decide how far they are willing to go for victory. THE COMMANDER. Marcus is forced to choose between destroying the rebel forces and liberating his legion. He must face the true cost of being a leader. And an oppressor. THE SOLDIER...Categorized as:
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Heir of Broken Souls by Mads Rafferty
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsREVENGE. RECKONING. RUIN. On the heels of a crushing betrayal, and a devastating loss, Delilah and Knox must face their hardest decision yet. With war on their doorstep and their court divided, a great power gives them the ability to turn the tides. But if they don’t seek the truth whispered within the mysterious prophecy Delilah receives, everyone will fall... -
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... -
Stormvein by L. Ann
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEllie Bennett was always destined to be here. The mission to Ashenvale was supposed to be simple. Instead, it ended with everything changing. Shadow met storm, and power exploded through her veins, threatening to tear her apart from the inside. She needs to control it. She needs to survive it. But the Veinwardens are losing faith. Time is running out, and nothing can stop what's coming... -
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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Song of the Abyss by Makiia Lucier
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAncient grievances, long-held grudges, and dangerous magic combine in this sweeping standalone fantasy perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Rachel Hartman. They came in the night as she dreamt, in her berth, on a ship sailing home to del Mar. After, they would be all Reyna thought about: two carracks painted scorpion black...Categorized as:
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A Throne From the Ashes by Chloe C. Peñaranda
As darkness descends, two destinies will merge. But as embers fly, one may rise from the ashes. A KINGDOM…. Far from the land she knows, Faythe is beckoned toward the secrets of her heritage. Through trials of her name and a challenge to her claim, does she have what it takes to rule? Faythe bears a future that haunts; Reylan harbors a past that lingers... -
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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The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 14 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUNUSUAL SUSPECTS First Lucy was attacked during the College camping trip. Then professor Simeon was caught unawares on the College campus itself. As the victim count begins to rise, it comes to light that a forbidden tome, thought safely stored in the archives, has been stolen–a tome that Elias once glanced through– The Testament of Carnamagos... -
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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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...
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