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Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
“Evil is a completely different creature, Mac. Evil is bad that believes it’s good.” — MacKayla Lane was just a child when she and her sister, Alina, were given up for adoption and banished from Ireland forever. — Twenty years later, Alina is dead and Mac has returned to the country that expelled them to hunt her sister’s murderer...Categorized as:
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![The Assassin and the Underworld by Sarah J. Maas]()
The Assassin and the Underworld by Sarah J. Maas
When the King of the Assassins gives Celaena Sardothien a special assignment that will help fight slavery in the kingdom, she jumps at the chance to strike a blow against an evil practice. The misson is a dark and deadly affair which takes Celaena from the rooftops of the city to the bottom of the sewer--and she doesn't like what she finds there...Categorized as:
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![The House Witch 2 by Delemhach]()
The House Witch 2 by Delemhach
House witch Finlay Ashowan must contend with matters of the heart, hearth, family, and kingdom in the second book of a whimsical and winning fantasy series.As a wielder of domestic magic, Finlay Ashowan likes to keep his affairs as neat and orderly as his kitchen... -
![Dark Tempest by Annette Marie]()
Dark Tempest by Annette Marie
Emi has dedicated her life to becoming the perfect vessel for the goddess Amaterasu, but the insidious betrayal of another deity has changed everything. Now Amaterasu has charged Emi with an urgent mission: to find and free the earthly gods before mankind is brought to its knees beneath divine tyranny.At her side is Shiro, the mysterious fox spirit... -
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Knight by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsJesse's adventures in bounty hunting continue. Will she discover why her parents were taken? Will she ever forgive Lukas and his men? New dangers and intrigues await her because the Fae games are far from over... -
![The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty]()
The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty
S. A. Chakraborty continues the sweeping adventure begun in The City of Brass conjuring a world where djinn summon flames with the snap of a finger and waters run deep with old magic; where blood can be dangerous as any spell, and a clever con artist from Cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom...Categorized as:
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![The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Maas]()
The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Maas
The Silent Assassins of the Red Desert aren’t much for conversation, and Celaena Sardothien wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s not there to chatter, she’s there to hone her craft as the world’s most feared killer for hire. When the quiet is shattered by forces who want to destroy the Silent Assassins, Celaena must find a way to stop them, or she’ll be lucky to leave the desert alive...Categorized as:
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Dragon's Ground by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWe survived the land of the Witch’s Reign, that much is true. But our arrival home is far from welcome. My idiot brother has taken it upon himself to ride off in search of a mythical healer, someone who might help him walk again. Assuming she doesn’t eat him first. Because she’s a dragon and happens to reside in the deepest reaches of the Dragon’s Ground. Like I said, idiot... -
![Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas]()
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
"A line that should never be crossed is about to be breached.It puts this entire castle in jeopardy—and the life of your friend." From the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and a soul as black as pitch. Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his Champion. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown... -
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Veiled Threat by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsIntegrity Taylor has regained possession of her ancestral lands - and inherited a whole host of new problems. The spectre of what really happened to her parents is casting a shadow over everything while Fomori demons are being sighted up and down the Highlands... -
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Archenemies by Marissa Meyer
The Renegades Trilogy continues, in this fiercely awaited second installment after the New York Times-bestselling Renegades by Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles.Time is running out.Together, they can save the world.But they each other's worst nightmare.In Renegades, Nova and Adrian (aka Insomnia and Sketch) fought the battle of their lives against the Anarchist known as the Detonator... -
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Mistborn: Secret History by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 56 ratingsMistborn: Secret History is a companion story to the original Mistborn trilogy. As such, it contains HUGE SPOILERS for the books Mistborn (The Final Empire), The Well of Ascension, and The Hero of Ages. It also contains very minor spoilers for the book The Bands of Mourning. Mistborn: Secret History builds upon the characterization, events, and worldbuilding of the original trilogy... -
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Pawn by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsJesse James is a normal eighteen-year-old, even if her parents are the best faerie bounty hunters in New York. Jesse’s only concern is how to pay for college, but that changes the night her parents disappear.Equipped with her parents’ weapons and her own smarts, Jesse enters the dangerous world of bounty hunting in search of her mother and father... -
![The Wedding by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
The Wedding by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 34 ratings"This is the never before seen "real" wedding between Daemon and Kat from the Lux Series. This should not be read unless you have read the Lux series."Found on Wattpad here... -
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![A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab]()
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Four months since Rhy was wounded and the Dane twins fell, and the stone was cast with Holland's dying body through the rift, and into Black London. In many ways, things have almost returned to normal, though Rhy is more sober, and Kell is now plagued by his guilt... -
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The Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy by Laini Taylor
The perfect gift for readers who want to be swept away. The Daughter of Smoke & Bone Trilogy Gift Set includes three hardcovers: Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Days of Blood & Starlight, and Dreams of Gods & Monsters... -
![Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole]()
Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole
An unexpected gift offers the power to change everything—but keeping it could cost Diem her life. The threat of war has arrived at Diem’s doorstep, along with a new discovery that could save her people. To use it, she must survive the next thirty days by forming a devil’s bargain with the people she hates most: the royal family of House Corbois...Categorized as:
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![Invasion by K.F. Breene]()
Invasion by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsThe Hunter was not trained to admit defeat.With the title of Chosen secured, Shanti and Cayan must look to the next steps in ripping back their freedom from the most deadly tyrant in the land. Unfortunately, they aren't the only ones with an agenda.Without mental power to defend themselves, the Westwood Lands are trapped within their own walls... -
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House of Ravens by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsUSA TODAY bestselling author Karpov Kinrade defied genre convention with Court of Nightfall. Now, they continue the epic saga of Scarlett Night, a rebel torn between two identities, in House of Ravens. **Includes bonus novella, Night of Nyx You think you know the path to victory? Then tell me how you'll win...Categorized as:
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Burn by Paula Weston
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSuddenly, Gaby remembers everything. For a year she believe she was a backpacker chilling out in Pandanus Beach. Working at the library. Getting over the accident that killed her twin brother. Then Rafa came to find her and Gaby discovered her true identity as Gabe: one of the Rephaim. Over a hundred years old... -
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Destruction's Ascent by T.A. White
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen the past rises, the world burns. Newly conscripted into the Emperor’s dragon corps, Tate Fisher is still trying to figure out all that her new position entails. Along with an elevation in status comes dangerous enemies. Enemies who would rather see the dragons fall into ruin than remain in their current place of power... -
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The Blood Curse by Annette Marie
The Spell Weaver trilogy concludes in the third installment, THE BLOOD CURSE. When Clio conned her way into the Underworld, her job was to steal magic that could protect her homeland. Instead, she escaped with the rebel son of a notorious spell weaver family.And in the process, she exposed his most calamitous spell, putting her people—and all magic—in peril... -
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Dark Tide by Jennifer Donnelly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsOnce a lost and confused princess, Serafina is now a confident leader of the Black Fin Resistance (BFR). While she works on sabotaging her enemy and enlisting allies for battle, her friends face challenges of their own. Ling is in the hold of Rafe Mfeme's giant trawler, on her way to a prison camp... -
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Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld, Keith Thompson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 56 ratingsThe behemoth is the fiercest creature in the British navy. It can swallow enemy battleships with one bite. The Darwinists will need it, now that they are at war with the Clanker powers. Deryn is a girl posing as a boy in the British Air Service, and Alek is the heir to an empire posing as a commoner. Finally together aboard the airship Leviathan , they hope to bring the war to a halt... -
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![The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso]()
The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA political scion and her magically bound fire warlock must face their greatest fears to save the Empire from a ruthless enemy in the explosive conclusion of a spellbinding fantasy trilogy from David Gemmell Award-nominated author Melissa Caruso...Categorized as:
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Queen by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsJesse recovered the missing ke’tain to keep her parents safe, but it came at a high price. In the weeks after her brush with death, she struggles to adapt to her new life, while burdened with the terrible secret she learned about her brother Caleb.On her first visit to Faerie, Jesse faces new challenges and perils amid the splendor of the Unseelie court... -
![A Shade of Novak by Bella Forrest]()
A Shade of Novak by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsI never could have imagined that Derek and I would willingly turn back into vampires.But there are some things in life that you just can't predict. Like the strange human disappearances that had started happening on the coasts surrounding us... -
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Goliath by Scott Westerfeld, Keith Thompson
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsAlek and Deryn are abroad the Leviathan when the ship is ordered to pick up an unusual passenger. This brilliant/maniacal inventor claims to have a weapon called Goliath that can end the war. But whose side is he really on? While on their top-secret mission, Alek finally discovers Deryn's deeply kept secret. Two, actually. Not only is Deryn a girl disguised as a guy...she has feelings for Alek... -
![Defender by Leia Stone, S.T. Bende]()
Defender by Leia Stone, S.T. Bende
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAllie Rydell left her life behind to protect the world from the Goddess of Night. But after weeks of training, hunting, and learning to use the life-giving power that inexplicably chose her, saving Midgard seems more impossible than ever. Nott’s followers have eyes across the realms, and they’re determined to collect the bounty on Allie’s soul... -
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The Chosen Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMy magic doesn’t define me.Within my secret, ancient race of witches everyone prays to be chosen by the Goddess to join the Coven of Cards. Well, everyone except me. All I want is to discover the truth of the past that was stolen from me. But being Marked as the Emperor, I have the most power and my Coven-mates expect me to take the throne. I didn’t ask for this gift, it was forced upon me... -
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Shadow Reaper by Isla Frost
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDon't miss this epic conclusion to the internationally bestselling young adult fantasy series.Life magic is abundant in Nova's world.But it might just take death magic to save it.Nova has sworn she will use every ounce of her wildcard power to bring down the worlds-destroying enemy that has gone undefeated for one hundred and fifty years... -
![Water's Wrath by Elise Kova]()
Water's Wrath by Elise Kova
Librarian turned sorcerer. Sorcerer turned hero. Hero turned puppet. The Solaris Empire found victory in the North and, at the cost of her heart and her innocence, Vhalla Yarl has earned her freedom. But the true fight is only beginning as the secret forces that have been lurking in the shadows, tugging at the strings of Vhalla’s fate, finally come to light... -
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The Dead by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI'm young to have so many enemies. The Skinners, Dark Walkers, Wood Mist, they all want me for their own reasons. But those were enemies I could fight. Now the disease that changed me forever is back. It’s reaping death and havoc everywhere it strikes and I’m nearly helpless to stop it except for one chance. There’s a rumor of a cure... -
![Revenge of The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve]()
Revenge of The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAfter losing Cronus, Maisey had to make a choice; lay broken on the floor and sink into depression, or charge into the underworld and get her man back. Not one to sit around, she and Hyperion waltz into Thanatos‘s office and demand the god of Death give them safe passage through the seven levels of the underworld to retrieve her love. It seemed like a good idea at the time.. -
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![The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen]()
The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen
The electrifying fourth installment in the Bridge Kingdom series.Newly crowned as king, Keris has watched, powerless, as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed... -
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Namesake by Kate Stradling
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAnjeni Sigourna bears the name of a legendary goddess, but her resemblance to that honored figure ends there. Eighteen and jaded, she has cultivated sarcasm instead of the elusive magic everyone expects her to possess. Such power lacks purpose in her modern world... -
![Assassin's Mask by Everly Frost]()
Assassin's Mask by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIs love worth fighting for? When Hunter Cassidy revealed her true power to Slade Baines during a fight for their lives, everything she wanted was ripped away from her. Now, with her heart in pieces, Hunter is left only with her determination to find and destroy the deadly weapon that led her to infiltrate the Assassin's Legion in the first place... -
![The Shadow Weave by Annette Marie]()
The Shadow Weave by Annette Marie
Clio might be a nymph living in exile among humans. And she might possess the rare ability to mimic any magic she sees. And she might have just seriously ticked off the most powerful family of spell weavers in the Underworld. But she is not in love with an incubus. Lyre is the rebellious black sheep of said weaver family, and he's the only reason she survived her recent Underworld "vacation... -
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Mated Girl by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsI finally made it out of the Dark Woods only to learn that Sawyer is in prison, our people are still at war, and the wolves are hiding underground. It will take every ounce of strength I have in order to save our people, get my man back, and bring down the queen.I can't do this alone, and calling on an old friend proves to be the best decision I could ever make... -
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Feed the Flames by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIn this short story addition to the Steel & Stone series, discover the fate of Seiya and Lyre following the conclusion of Yield the Night (Steel & Stone #3).Seiya wants nothing more than to disappear with her brother, safe from all the enemies that would tear them apart. But now she, along with Lyre, has been taken prisoner...Categorized as:
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![Starlight by Adrienne Woods]()
Starlight by Adrienne Woods
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn the Fifth and final part of the Dragonian Series, eighteen-year-old Elena Watkins and her dragon, the Rubicon, need to find the missing ingredients in order to free her father from Etan...Categorized as:
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![Last Stand by Rachel E. Carter]()
Last Stand by Rachel E. Carter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHe’s the Black Mage and she’s the traitor to the Crown. Ryiah’s world was shattered the night she discovered King Blayne’s nefarious plans. Now, she has to betray the one she loves most in order to save the realm from war...Categorized as:
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![To Ashes and Dust by Luna Laurier]()
To Ashes and Dust by Luna Laurier
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA dark secret, a terrible prophecy, and a dangerous bargain.An unsettling energy has settled over the city of Johnstown. When the darkling’s behavior suddenly changes and immortal families start disappearing from their homes—Cassie and Damien are called to a meeting with The Council of the Kyrios, to discuss how they intend to bring an end to Melantha and her darkling brood... -
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Being Remade by Lissa Bolts
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSo the entire mage world is looking for me. Who cares? I’m not going back. I’ve finally tasted freedom, and even though I hate that I accidentally left my sort-of-boyfriend behind, there’s no way I’m giving this up.Not yet. I’ve got things to do here. If I’m going to change the world, I’ll need to see it first. Preferably before Mother reduces everything to dust, waging her deadly war... -
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![Esperance (Esperance Trilogy) by Heather Frost]()
Esperance (Esperance Trilogy) by Heather Frost
Twelve strangers. Six marriages. One year in Esperance.Amryn has many reasons to hate the empire. Her latest is her forced marriage to General Carver Vincetti, better known as the Butcher. If he learns even one of her secrets, he will kill her. And Amryn has many secrets... -
![Song of Kai by Karpov Kinrade]()
Song of Kai by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI am the Princess of Ravens, but soon I shall be Queen. I am the keeper of the songs for my people, but soon I must sing the song of the dead for my brother. I am the one the world looks to, but I am also what they fear. They just don't know it yet. My enemies play a dangerous game. And soon they will regret their dance with the Raven... -
![Thunderlight by Adrienne Woods]()
Thunderlight by Adrienne Woods
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsVibrant, scale swathed wings… Abilities that can be harnessed by a chosen few… Dragons… All this may seem like old news, but for seventeen year-old Elena Watkins the world of Paegeia is not finished revealing all its secrets... -
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Madly & the Jackal by M. Leighton
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHow deep does love run? Deeper than the ocean? Deeper than memory? Deeper than magic? Following their plan to save Atlas, Madly and Jackson return the spirit of Wolfhardt to his prison beneath the sea. But even the best laid plans couldn’t account for the surprises they find. This time, Lore aren’t their only challenges... -
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Tear Down the Throne by Jennifer Estep
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Gargoyle Queen epic fantasy series where magic reigns, alliances are tested, and a dangerous attraction could tear down a throne. . .Crown princess. Clever spy. Powerful mind magier. Gemma Ripley of Andvari is all those things--and determined to stop an enemy from using magical tearstone weapons to conquer her kingdom... -
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Assassin's Menace by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNever step between an assassin and his prey...Nobody would suspect bookworm Grace Kennedy of being a cold-blooded killer. She just wants to keep her head down and escape the violent secrets of her past.But when Grace unwittingly gets between an assassin and his target, she becomes prey to Boston's most ferocious legion of killers...
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