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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 30 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNel corso della guerra tra il Regno di Koka e la Provincia di Sen, i Quattro Draghi si fronteggiano tra loro cercando di guadagnare tempo. In prima linea, Hak lotta a rischio della vita fino all’arrivo di Kuelbo, con il quale inizia un sanguinoso duello... -
The Six of Crows Duology Boxed Set by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsContains 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...Categorized as:
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 29 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Kai Empire begins their plans to attack the Kingdom of Kohka, with North Kai leader Ying Kuelbo particularly interested in capturing the Dragon Warriors! When Yona and Jaeha are taken to Kai Empire against their will, Hak debates the unimaginable in order to save them—joining forces with the Kohka... -
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... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 3 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 43 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... -
Iron Heart by Nina Varela
For too long, Automae have lorded over the kingdom of Rabu, oppressing its human citizens. But the human revolution has risen, and at its heart is Ayla. Once a handmaiden, now a fugitive, Ayla narrowly escaped the palace of Lady Crier, the girl she would’ve killed if she hadn’t fallen in love first... -
The Study Series Bundle by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 27 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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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 5 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“AND NOW, BECAUSE OF LOVE, I’M GOING TO LOSE EVERYTHING.”Things are coming to a head between the empress, the emperor, and his mistress. Rashta’s secret has been found out, Navier must scramble to save her brother from banishment, and with all the pieces in place, Sovieshu finally readies his opening gambit...Categorized as:
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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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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 4 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“YOU NEED TO BECOME THE EMPRESS, MISS RASHTA.”Sovieshu’s lover, his mistress, and the future mother of his child―Rashta’s got it all…on the surface, that is. What she really wants is to be able to keep herself and the baby safe on her own, regardless of whether she has the favor of the emperor. The largest obstacle standing in her way? Navier, or so she believes...Categorized as:
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Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 36 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... -
Heart of Flames by Nicki Pau Preto
Veronyka, Tristan, and Sev must stop the advancing empire from destroying the Phoenix Riders in this fiery sequel to Crown of Feathers, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable!”You are a daughter of queens. The world is balanced on the edge of a knife, and war is almost certain between the empire and the Phoenix Riders... -
Dragon Curse by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTen years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artimé in the fourth novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwanteds, which Kirkus Reviews called “ The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.”At last, after harrowing battles and devastating losses, the three Stowe siblings are reunited... -
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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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Dragon Ghosts by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTen years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artimé in the third novel in the sequel series to The Unwanteds.Devastated by loss and hampered by war, Fifer struggles to regroup and continue the search for her twin... -
Dragon Fire by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsArtimé is at war.Led by the reckless new head mage, Frieda Stubbs, and swayed by her stoking their fear of the Revinir’s return, the people of Artimé have turned against the Stowe family. Aaron and his allies are captured while Fifer is left exposed to mortal danger... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 4 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAsleep And Scheming After Katarina discovered that student council president Sirius Deek was a hidden villain in the dating sim she was reborn into, she fell under the spell of his black magic. Now, in a deep sleep, she must navigate her previous life to uncover information that will help her save Maria from the same fate... -
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...Categorized as:
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A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the darkness grows, so must the light…Branded as enemies of the fae kingdom, Serena and her friends are on the run from the witch queen, Morgan. They reach sanctuary, only to discover shocking secrets that separate them.Serena’s newfound destiny takes her to a land plagued by endless war. To survive there, she is forced to bloody her sword, escape an evil king, and confront a god... -
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsEvery year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths.Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate is announced as Unwanted, even while leaving behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted... -
Failed Future by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 33 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 Traitor's Ruin by Erin Beaty
After proving her worth in book one as a deft spy and strategic matchmaker, Sage Fowler is now comfortably positioned in high society as the royal tutor. When she’s called upon to teach his majesty’s soldiers how to read and write, she jumps at the chance to serve her kingdom of Demora—and to be reunited with her fiancé, Captain Alex Quinn. During a skirmish, Sage and Alex are separated... -
Shadowcaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsA lifelong war.Alyssa ana’Raisa is the reluctant princess heir to the Gray Wolf throne of Fells, a queendom embroiled in a seemingly endless war. Hardened by too many losses, Lyss is more comfortable striking with a sword than maneuvering at court. After a brush with death, she goes on the offensive, meaning to end the war that has raged her whole life... -
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Veritas by Kelly St. Clare
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen 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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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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Fireblood by Elly Blake
All hail the Fire Queen.Against all odds, Ruby has defeated the villainous Frost King and melted his throne of ice. But the bloodthirsty Minax that was trapped inside is now haunting her kingdom and everyone she loves...Categorized as:
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Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsBorn in fire. Tempered in blood. Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the south squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North... -
Wandering Star by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. Orphaned, disgraced, and stripped of her title, Rho is ready to live life quietly, as an aid worker in the Cancrian refugee camp on House Capricorn...Categorized as:
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Wandering Star by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. Orphaned, disgraced, and stripped of her title, Rho is ready to live life quietly, as an aid worker in the Cancrian refugee camp on House Capricorn...Categorized as:
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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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Quests for Glory by Soman Chainani
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsWelcome to a new era in the Endless Woods: the Camelot Years! Join Agatha, Tedros, and Sophie as they move beyond the school and into their own fairy tales in Quests for Glory, the fourth book in Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series...Categorized as:
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Nightblood by Elly Blake
The explosive finale of the New York Times bestselling Frostblood Saga, perfect for fans of Three Dark Crowns, Red Queen, and A Court of Thorns and Roses.Ruby's world has changed more than she ever could have imagined. She's in love with a powerful Frost King. She's the heir to the Fire Throne...Categorized as:
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The Storyteller by Traci Chee
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSefia is determined to keep Archer out of the Guard's clutches and their plans for war between the Five Kingdoms. The Book, the ancient, infinite codex of the past, present and future, tells of a prophecy that will plunge Kelanna in that bloody war, but it requires a boy—Archer—and Sefia will stop at nothing to ensure his safety... -
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Voice of Power by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsIn Elena's world words have power over life and death--but none more so than hers.As the daughter of shopkeepers, Elena has always known that the mysteries of reading and writing were closed to her. Only the mageborn can risk harnessing the power unleashed from putting pen to paper. Until Elena discovers an impossible new ability and joins the elite ranks of the mages...Categorized as:
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Divined by Emily Wibberley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe epic conclusion to the Last Oracle Series... Clio has forsaken the Deities and turned her back on her powers. Unable to trust her Visions, she is left alone and weak on the outskirts of Sheehan...Categorized as:
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Queen of Djinn by Helena Rookwood, Elm Vince
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA sultan sworn to bring down the mountains.Spirits seeking revenge.A war between the worlds…In an urgent quest that takes Zadie and her friends across a perilous mountain range, Zadie must face fire-breathing azhdaha and ancient curses in a race against Sultan Iram’s forces to find a hidden treasure that could start or end a war... -
Heir of the Curse by Deborah Grace White
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKyona’s lost heir is found—but his birthright might be his greatest curseCalinnae’s world is shattered when a discovery about his best friend Jonan brings the king’s soldiers down on both families. Barely avoiding their pursuers, the two friends escape with nothing but each other, and the stories of the past they grew up with... -
Spirit Bound: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHow do you define yourself? Power. Success. Blood. Death. Obsession. Pain. Loss. Failure. Monster. Darkness. Bitter darkness. However, darkness cannot reside where light exists. Light is beauty. Light is rebirth. Light can restore hope, but only if you let the light in. (Book 5 in the DPOV series)Rated: Fiction T - English - Romance/Drama - Rose H., Dimitri B...Categorized as:
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Ember Queen by Laura Sebastian
The thrilling conclusion to an epic fantasy about a throne cruelly stolen and a girl who must fight to take it back for her people.Princess Theodosia was a prisoner in her own country for a decade. Renamed the Ash Princess, she endured relentless abuse and ridicule from the Kaiser and his court. But though she wore a crown of ashes, there is fire in Theo’s blood...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... -
The Caged Queen by Kristen Ciccarelli
Once there were two sisters born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. Roa and Essie called it the hum. It was a magic they cherished—until the day a terrible accident took Essie’s life and trapped her soul in this world.Dax—the heir to Firgaard’s throne—was responsible for the accident. Roa swore to hate him forever. But eight years later he returned, begging for her help...Categorized as:
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Mirror of Malice by Tee Harlowe
He’s supposed to be my salvation, but he might just become my ruin.I’m a prisoner in my own castle. Trapped by my apple-loving narcissist of a stepmother, desperate for my betrothed to rescue me.Yet it’s not my one true love who comes—it’s the king of thieves.He takes my stepmother’s mirror, the source of her power, but leaves with an additional me.Now I’ve traded one prison for another...Categorized as:
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Fiancée of the Wizard, Vol. 4 (Volume 4) (Mahoutsukai no Konyakusha (Manga) #4) by Masaki Kazuka
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWILL LOVE BE ENOUGH TO OVERCOME THIS FINAL BATTLE...?Despite being a newlywed, things are far from rosy and carefree for Filimena, as she’s continually plagued by dark nightmares of the person she used to be in her previous life. And no matter how powerful Egiedeyrus is, even he’s struggling to break the curse…and time is running out... -
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Dead Moons Rising by Jack Whitney
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAydra Ravenspeak has lived peacefully in the kingdom of Magnice her entire life. She rules as Queen over the northeastern realm of Haerland with her loving brother, King Rhafian Sunfire, and her younger siblings. Their kingdom knows only prosperity, sanctuary, and peace. A loving home for all their people.Of course, these are all lies...Categorized as:
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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... -
The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSelling stories is a deadly businessTanwen doesn’t just tell stories—she weaves them into crystallized sculptures that sell for more than a few bits. But the only way to escape the control of her cruel mentor and claw her way from poverty is to set her sights on something grander: becoming Royal Storyteller to the king...Categorized as:
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Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
After her perilous quest to free her mother, Xingyin thrives once more in the tranquility of her home. But her fragile peace is threatened by the discovery of a strange magic on the moon and the unsettling changes in the Celestial Kingdom as the emperor tightens his grip on power...Categorized as:
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Flamecaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsA burning vengeance.Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. The son of the queen of the Fells, Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now Ash is closer than he’s ever been to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden... -
Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian
A spellbinding story of three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown. Immerse yourself in the first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Princess series.Empress Margaraux has had plans for her daughters since the day they were born. Princesses Sophronia, Daphne, and Beatriz will be queens...Categorized as:
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