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Tricksters by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsSixteen is a rebellious age for most young people, and Aly is no exception. With her mother, the lady knight Alanna, forever being summoned to some crisis or other, and the young men of Tortall little more than diversions, Aly is bored and restless... -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 24 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSomeone once said that all they would find there was darkness that swallowed everything whole. But that never meant that light was nowhere to be found--They finally arrive at an answer to the question of how to save their world. It is the product of many months, even years. Cruel yet kind, it is a simple formula. Now, led on by the cogs of destiny, it spells the end of but one story.. -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 9 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe incuse on Oz Vessalius’s chest ticks onward, but the young heir to one of the four great dukedoms directs his gaze back, seeking the facts behind a centuries-old tragedy... -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 6 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThough Oz’s sudden appearance in the midst of Pandora wreaks havoc, the initially chilly reception to the prison-breaker runs more than warm when Jack Vessalius, hero of the tragedy of Sablier and the man from Alice’s memories, manifests in Oz’s body... -
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Mark of the Fool 2 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHe tried to escape. But something followed.After a gruelling trial, Alex Roth had reached the University of Generasi and learned much about the Mark of the Fool and how to exploit it for new paths of power.Making friends and training in alchemy, all seemed to be going well.But shadows stir.The dark secrets of his homeland haunt him. His sister—Selina—learns that she is what she hates most... -
Scholar of Magic by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe looming war with Darrow has faded to a distant shadow, but Will’s continued studies at Wurthaven are disrupted by an unforeseen threat. Selene’s absence has raised suspicion among her friends and Will’s father-in-law, the king, who is now directing his ire at the obvious culprit, his daughter’s new husband... -
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... -
Disciple of War by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWar looms on the horizon but Selene’s training as a wizard must begin, even though her age makes success nearly unattainable. Will searches for a solution, but their only hope may be a dangerous bargain with the king.The fate of two nations lies on Will’s shoulders and the future is paved with violence. With few options, he needs the aid of uncertain allies and dubious friends... -
One True King by Soman Chainani
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsBeyond Good and Evil. Beyond Ever Afters.The fairy tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion in this sixth and final book of Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling fantasy seriesWho will sit on Camelot's throne and rule the Endless Woods? Who will be the One True King? Prepare yourself for the End of Ends . . -
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... -
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 02 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMikan joins her best friend, Hotaru, at the Alice Academy, a special school for people with an "Alice," or paranormal talent, and she must learn to know and use her own such talent if she hopes to stay... -
Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTogether for the first time in a single volume, The Complete Arrows Trilogy is the adventure that launched Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey’s expansive fantasy realm beloved by generations of readers. Talia, once a runaway, is Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining... -
Secrets and Spellcraft by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNow a student at Wurthaven, Will is confronted with the truth of the present. The powerful magic embodied by wizards like his grandfather is but a distant memory, while the practice of the current day is timid and uninspired, and yet he needs the knowledge still preserved and managed by the college... -
Mark of the Fool 3 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhile war rages in Thameland, other battles begin.With his first year complete, Alex Roth has made a discovery that could change his kingdom forever.As the university prepares for an expedition to Thameland, Alex makes himself ready by growing stronger, taking summer courses on magic and spending time with his new friends and family.But conspiracy brews in Generasi... -
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The Lost City of Ithos by John Bierce
Half a millennium ago, Kanderon Crux and her allies banished the city of Imperial Ithos from the world of Anastis, in a desperate attempt to defeat the Ithonian Empire. Her dread weapon, the Exile Splinter, even erased the memory of its location from the universe. Now it's returning, bringing the Exile Splinter back with it...Categorized as:
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From Far Away, Vol. 10 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko find 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.Noriko and Izark are hiding out in the quiet rural region of Aibisk... -
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Marianna Mayer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFor generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes.Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music... -
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSYAORAN OVERMATCHED?!Young Syaoran and his friends are on a quest to retrieve the magically potent feather-shaped shards of Princess Sakura’s memory. The search has led them to the country of Ôto, a world with the romantic feel of Japan in the early 1900s. However, another dimension traveler has shown up as well–the immensely powerful Seishirô, who first trained Syaoran... -
A Crystal of Time by Soman Chainani
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsIn this fifth instalment in Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling fantasy series, The School for Good and Evil, Sophie, Agatha, and their friends must find a way to overthrow the sinister evil that twists lies into the truth and seeks to rewrite their story.A false king has claimed the throne of Camelot, sentenced Tedros to death, and forced Sophie to be his queen... -
Black Bird, Vol. 8 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her?!Reads R to L (Japanese Style) T+ audience. There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
From Far Away, Vol. 11 by Kyoko Hikawa, Yuko Sawada
Rated: 4.44 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... -
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 06 by Clamp
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBE CAREFUL WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN!Syaoran, Sakura, and their companions travel to Ôto, a country where cherry blossoms perfume the days and demons called Oni terrorize the nights. To earn funds, the foursome split up to hunt the wicked creatures. Soon they learn that a new type of Oni has appeared - one that is both mysterious and beautiful.. -
Talon the Black by Melissa Mitchell
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhat 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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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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Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 05 by Clamp
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTHE END OF A FAIRY TALEFollowing the trail of the stolen children of Spirit Town, Sakura is captured at the forbidden castle, where she encounters the golden-haired ghost! Syaoran and his friends - the sociable magician Fai D. Flowright, the master swordsman Kurogane, and the odd creature Mokona - must now penetrate the ancient stronghold in order to rescue Sakura and the missing children... -
A Darkness at Sethanon by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsAn evil wind blows through Midkemia. Dark legions have risen up to crush the Kingdom of the Isles and enslave it to dire magics. The final battle between Order and Chaos is abotu to begin in the ruins of the city called Sethanon... -
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 09 by Clamp
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIN THE GOD'S HANDSFive friends continue their desperate search for Princess Sakura's memories, which have been scattered across parallel worlds in the form of magically potent feathers... -
Black Bird, Vol. 13 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does he love her?!Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+. There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 03 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsCAN PURE DETERMINATION DEFEAT A MASTER MAGICIAN?Sakura is awake, but she remembers almost nothing–certainly not Syaoran, who has sacrificed everything to help her... -
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 02 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA WORLD OF MODERN MECHA AND MAGICSyaoran, Fai, Kurogane, and Mokona venture to the Hanshin Republic to find one of the missing pieces of Sakura's memory, transformed into magically powerful feathers. There, Syaoran meets his "Kudan": a fierce wolf-spirit whose fiery power mirrors Syaoran's personal strength... -
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 10 by Clamp
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTIME WILL TELLThe godlike being Ashura-ô has killed the equally skilled and mighty rival, Yasha-ô. But now Ashura-ô seems depressed. What this means to the country of Shura, none can tell...not even the five friends on a desperate journey through dimensions to find the memories of Princess Sakura - memories in the form of immensely powerful feathers... -
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSYAORAN OVERMATCHED?!Young Syaoran and his friends are on a quest to retrieve the magically potent feather-shaped shards of Princess Sakura’s memory. The search has led them to the country of Ôto, a world with the romantic feel of Japan in the early 1900s. However, another dimension traveler has shown up as well–the immensely powerful Seishirô, who first trained Syaoran... -
Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle Vol. 4 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA FAIRYTALE TURNED NIGHTMARE!Young Syaoran embarks on a worlds-spanning adventure to restore the memory of the most important person in his life, the princess Sakura– even though he knows that she’ll never remember her love for him... -
From Far Away, Vol. 12 by Kyoko Hikawa, Yuko Sawada
Rated: 4.37 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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The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsTimes 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... -
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 2 by Nakaba Suzuki
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSIN VS VIRTUETo save her kingdom, Princess Elizabeth has pinned her last hope on the infamous traitors, “The Seven Deadly Sins” and has set out on a journey with Meliodas—the Dragon Sin of Wrath—to seek out the rest of his fellow knights and former friends. Deep within an uninviting forest they find Diane, the Serpent Sin of Envy... -
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Vol. 05 by Clamp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLegacies and FuturesSakura finally has a date with her darling Syaoran! She's working hard to make the perfect picnic lunch for him, but on the big day, a strange messages arrives, calling Sakura away to her great-grandfather's home... -
Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratings-Killien, the unyielding clan chief who’s becoming increasingly volatile.-Sora, the suspicious ranger who sees more than she should.-A swarm of frost goblins that devour with tooth and claw.The list of people and things that could get Will killed keeps growing... -
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 08 by Clamp
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsINTO THE MOUTH OF THE BEASTPrincess Sakura's memories are scattered across multiple dimensions - and now she and Syaoran are part of an unlikely group of friends traveling from world to world to find them. Unfortunately the memories have been transformed into immensely powerful magical feathers, and those who possess them are seldom willing to give them up without a fight... -
Black Bird, Vol. 18 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThere is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality... -
Black Bird, Vol. 18 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThere is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality... -
The Memory of Souls by Jenn Lyons
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWHAT IF YOU'RE THE ONE WHO HAS TO DIE?Now that the city of Atrine has been destroyed and Relos Var's plan to free the dark god Vol Karoth has been revealed—the end of the world is closer than ever... -
Siege of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan Sini keep her past from destroying everyone’s future? Sini has finally found a family with the Keepers. After escaping from a childhood on the street and years of slavery, Sini’s new life as a Keeper should be idyllic. But she can’t shake the feeling she just doesn’t belong. Not only because she’s the first female Keeper in centuries. Her magic is too different to be useful... -
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 1 by Nakaba Suzuki
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhen they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth—the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights—too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom... -
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Verath the Red by Melissa Mitchell
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA spontaneous adventure north, a catastrophic attack, and a surprising realization, culminate into the perfect storm, bringing Claire and Talon together under unexpected circumstances. When they attend the long-awaited Tournament's Ball, the changes between them grow too numerous to count. Meanwhile, things spiral out of control across Dragonwall...Categorized as:
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Black Bird, Vol. 16 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her?!There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality... -
Reyr the Gold by Melissa Mitchell
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter 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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Black Bird, Vol. 17 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA mythical, paranormal romance that has sold through over 280,000 copies in the U.S.There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
Traitor's Masque by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 29 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... -
DarkSkull Hall by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll she wanted was to be a princess….… instead she was born with magic.Could one girl be enough to save them all?Soon after her sixteenth birthday, Lady Alyx Egalion’s world is shattered when she learns that she is the daughter of a mage and must leave the boy she loves to travel to the distant DarkSkull Hall and learn her magic.
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