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  • Song of Sorrows and Fate by L.J. Andrews

    Song of Sorrows and Fate by L.J. Andrews

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 45 ratings
    "Sing with me, Little Rose."A storyteller with the power of twisting the tales of Fate never lives long. From the beginning, Calista has always told her royals this truth, but she's determined to break the chain of violence by avoiding the attention from the tricky Norns...
    Categorized as:
    fae  magic  new adult  war  high fantasy  fantasy  vikings  fated-mates
  • The Rascor Plains by Phil Tucker

    The Rascor Plains by Phil Tucker

    Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    Scorio thought victory was within his grasp. He had bested the Final Gauntlet and overcome the treachery of Chancellor Praximar. But the Rascor Plains are full of peril, and his quest for truth has only just begun...
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  • Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

    Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 80 ratings
    The second novel in the wildly popular First Law Trilogy from New York Times bestseller Joe Abercrombie. Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It's enough to make a torturer want to run -- if he could even walk without a stick...
  • Bastion by Phil Tucker

    Bastion by Phil Tucker

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    Scorio will rise from the ashes to conquer the ten layers of hell.Reborn without memories, Scorio learns that he is a Great Soul, a legendary defender of the ancient city of Bastion...
  • Kingdoms at War by Lindsay Buroker, Vivienne Leheny

    Kingdoms at War by Lindsay Buroker, Vivienne Leheny

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    For centuries, wizard kings have ruled the world from their elite sky cities, battling each other to add to their wealth and power, while using normal human beings as pawns. Those without magic struggle to feed their families and live in constant fear of bringing down the wrath of their tyrannical masters.Something must change...
  • Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist

    Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    Three decades . . . Five Riftwars . . . One magnificent saga: From New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist comes Magician's End, the final book in the epic Riftwar Cycle...
  • The Mountains Rise by Michael G. Manning

    The Mountains Rise by Michael G. Manning

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    From the dark depths of the past, comes the tale of the first wizard of Illeniel. Daniel Tennick lived simply, a young shepherd with few troubles and little to occupy his mind, until the warden appeared. Daniel’s power awakens, and he finds himself hunted by the servants of the cruel and uncaring forest gods...
  • The Core by Peter V. Brett

    The Core by Peter V. Brett

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 43 ratings
    For time out of mind, bloodthirsty demons have stalked the night, culling the human race to scattered remnants dependent on half-forgotten magics to protect them. Then two heroes arose—men as close as brothers, yet divided by bitter betrayal...
  • Long Live the Soulless by Kel Carpenter, Lucinda Dark

    Long Live the Soulless by Kel Carpenter, Lucinda Dark

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 33 ratings
    She died protecting the man she loved. She died by his hands. And on that blood soaked grave, vengeance grew.Quinn Darkova leads a listless existence in the dark realm. As honored guest and beloved by Mazzulah, she wants for nothing. But when Risk enters the realm to save her, the dark god can’t resist a good bargain.Lazarus is not the man he once was...
    Categorized as:
    magic  high fantasy  new adult  war  fantasy  paranormal  dark  demons
  • A Promise so Bold and Broken by Sophia St. Germain

    A Promise so Bold and Broken by Sophia St. Germain

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 24 ratings
    After saving her rebel friends on the final day of the election, Elessia is on the run.But the danger is far from over...
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    fae  magic  war  fantasy  dark  horror  paranormal  length-long
  • The Spirit Stone by Katharine Kerr

    The Spirit Stone by Katharine Kerr

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Prince Dar of the Westlands calls the new fortress of Zakh Gral "a dagger laid against our throat." It was built by the Horsekin, ancient enemies of his people. To destroy the threat, the elven prince has called upon his dwarven and human allies. Their leaders know that if the Westlands fall, their own throats will feel the dagger next...
  • Hidden Warrior by Lynn Flewelling

    Hidden Warrior by Lynn Flewelling

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · 41 ratings
    A trick of magic, a twist of fate.As the orphaned nephew of the king, trusted companion to his cousin, and second heir to the throne of Skala, Prince Tobin’s future is clear. But not as clear as the spring in which a hill witch shows him his true face--and his secret destiny....Now Tobin carries a burden he cannot share with even his closest friend, Ki, his squire...
  • Vampire's Sin by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks

    Vampire's Sin by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    I was their payment on a debt…and they were my salvation. My Vampires dragged me from the river and brought me back to life, and in turn I saved the one man who gave his life for me...my bodyguard, Russell. Only to save him will be to turn him into the monster he despises. With Unseelie Fae blood in his veins he locks himself away until danger comes for me once more...
  • Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle

    Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Ryker Lost without his mate, Ryker is driven to the point of madness. He won’t let her escape her shadow. Not this time, not ever. But now, his enemies are threatening what was once lost. Will he find Kya before it’s too late, or will he be forced to choose between his bond and the realm? Kya Having just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality...
    Categorized as:
    magic  fae  new adult  fantasy  found-family  fated-mates  dark  horror
  • Claws of Death by Angelina J. Steffort

    Claws of Death by Angelina J. Steffort

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Trading one prison for another, one kingdom for the next—there’s no escape for Ayna.Myron is free, but freedom comes at steep cost.Back in Erina’s gilded prison, Ayna has one goal: escape. But with the King of Tavras holding her captive and her sister’s sacrifice keeping her from running, she’s forced to play a dangerous game. If she fails to outmaneuver Erina, she'll never break free...
  • Traitor of Redwinter by Ed McDonald

    Traitor of Redwinter by Ed McDonald

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    The second in Ed McDonald’s Chronicles of Redwinter, full of shady politics, militant monks, ancient powers... and a young woman navigating a world in which no one is quite what they seem.The power of the Sixth Gate grows stronger within Raine each day—to control it, she needs lessons no living Draoihn can teach her...
  • Perfect Shadow by Brent Weeks

    Perfect Shadow by Brent Weeks

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · 40 ratings
    Discover the origins of Durzo Blint in this original novella set in the world of Brent Weeks' New York Times bestselling Night Angel trilogy."I got a bit of prophecy," the old assassin said. "Not enough to be useful, you know. Just glimpses. My wife dead, things like that to keep me up late at night. I had this vision that I was going to be killed by forty men, all at once...
  • Nightstrider  by Sophia Slade

    Nightstrider by Sophia Slade

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    When a vicious night terror lords over the waking world and the dream world, his greatest weapon, a winged assassin born of a nightmare, will have her vengeance.Wren has spent her life doing the bidding of her cruel creator Para Warwick in the dream world known as the Reverie. When she learns of a weapon with the power to destroy him, she jumps at the chance to steal it...
  • Dark Moon, Shallow Sea by David R. Slayton

    Dark Moon, Shallow Sea by David R. Slayton

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 10 ratings
    The first in a new epic fantasy series from David R. Slayton,  Dark Moon, Shallow Sea  is a powerful story of divine betrayal, ghosts, and self-discovery, perfect for fans of the Dark Souls series or  Mistborn  by Brandon Sanderson.When Phoebe, goddess of the moon, is killed by the knights of the sun god, Hyperion, all who follow her are branded heretics...
  • Surviving in the Shadow of Death by Donna Augustine

    Surviving in the Shadow of Death by Donna Augustine

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    I thought I was a fake, a spiritual guide doling out nothing more than a placebo effect to the pack. Turns out I’m more legitimate than anyone realizes—and more deadly.It doesn’t matter whether I’m the real thing or not, whether the pack has accepted me or not, because Duncan’s mate never will and she’s in charge. As long as he still wants me in his bed, she’ll want me in a grave...
  • The Shadow of Wings by C.C. Davie

    The Shadow of Wings by C.C. Davie

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    The Heliacle has risen.But it wasn’t without a cost. After being freed from her ordeal in Lylican,Amylia begins to heal as she forges a new life in Asteryn. But within its borders, bonds are being strained to the limit.Old wounds test the strength of those closest to each other.The eight territories of Labrynth are still dangerously divided, human distrust of Wytchlings cleaving them apart...
    Categorized as:
    magic  new adult  high fantasy  fae  fantasy  dark  paranormal
  • A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper

    A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    BLOOD BOUND AND PENNILESS. EXILED INTO CURSED LANDS. HUNTED BY DEATH.When the thief Suri suffers a humiliating robbery, she has one day to pay off an ugly debt. Her solution: abduct and impersonate a foreign princess at the royal ball. But the wickedly handsome fae lord of the wasteland, Kol, has gatecrashed the party to find the princess she’s pretending to be...
  • The Future Aesolina by Leona Sure

    The Future Aesolina by Leona Sure

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    She fell in love with the charming lord. Now, she has to learn to live with the dragon.The revelations of Wylhier have Cera questioning the nature of her relationship with Isael. Meanwhile, Isael finds himself reevaluating his priorities as a figure from his past reemerges.Esryian Tales is a serialized romance that debuted on Kindle Vella in 2021...
    Categorized as:
    fae  magic  fantasy  dark  paranormal  length-medium
  • The Heir of Vasilica by C.C. Davie

    The Heir of Vasilica by C.C. Davie

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    I was born in blood and pain. I should have been thrown to the wolves with my mother’s body, my soul destined to roam the woods with my sisters. But fate laid its cold hand on me as I entered this world, wrapping its icy fingers around mine and leading me towards a life I could so easily have never seen.My name is Lyrik Damaris.And this is my story...
    Categorized as:
    new adult  magic  fae  fantasy  dark  f-f  paranormal  queer
  • Sacrificed to the Fae King: The Complete Series by Lola Glass

    Sacrificed to the Fae King: The Complete Series by Lola Glass

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 5 ratings
    Marry the king, save the world.When the fae came, their magic brought destruction that only stopped when we offered them the one thing they Wives for their kings.I was selected "at random".Sacrificed to the fae.But the sexy, infuriating king I'm paired with doesn't want my body or soul; he wants my help.Thanks to some kind of prophecy, he and his people think I can get them back home...
  • The Dark Defiles by Richard K. Morgan, Ричард Морган

    The Dark Defiles by Richard K. Morgan, Ричард Морган

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    The final part of Richard Morgan's fast-moving and brutal fantasy brings Ringil to his final reckoning and sees the world tipping into another war with the dragon folk. And, most terrifying of all, the prophecy of a dark lord come to rule may be coming true very close to home ..
    Categorized as:
    high fantasy  magic  war  fantasy  queer  dark  m-m  horror
  • The Barbaric Fae's Soul by Lola Glass

    The Barbaric Fae's Soul by Lola Glass

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    I formed a temporary mate bond with the unseelie king… but he wants to make it permanent.And with the klynnas now hunting us down, we don't have time to worry about a relationship.Friends with benefits?Maybe.But now that the klynnas are attacking and our world is changing, I can't risk falling in love again...
    Categorized as:
    fae  magic  new adult  fantasy  paranormal  humor  shapeshifters  dark
  • Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle

    Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    RykerLost without his mate, Ryker is driven to the point of madness. He won’t let her escape her shadow. Not this time, not ever. But now, his enemies are threatening what was once lost. Will he find Kya before it’s too late, or will he be forced to choose between his bond and the realm?KyaHaving just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality...
    Categorized as:
    magic  fae  new adult  fantasy  fated-mates  witches  dark  horror
  • The House of Gaian by Anne Bishop

    The House of Gaian by Anne Bishop

    Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars
    · 39 ratings
    In the conclusion of the Tir Alainn Trilogy, the uneasy alliance between Fae and humans may not be enough to defeat the Inquisitors-leaving them no choice but to seek out the witches of the House of Gaian...
    Categorized as:
    war  fae  magic  contemporary  fantasy  shapeshifters  dark  paranormal
  • The Iron Ghost by Jen Williams

    The Iron Ghost by Jen Williams

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    Beware the dawning of a new mage...Wydrin of Crosshaven, Sir Sebastian and Lord Aaron Frith are experienced in the perils of stirring up the old gods. They are also familiar with defeating them, and the heroes of Baneswatch are now enjoying the perks of suddenly being very much in demand for their services...
  • Blind Girl by Mary E. Twomey

    Blind Girl by Mary E. Twomey

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    A Fantasy AdventureStumbling blindly through too many ups and downs wasn’t how Rosie was hoping her life would turn out.With her sight still gone, it becomes harder and harder to find her way. Still, she’s determined to heal as many cursed citizens as she can find, restoring their lives to them at much painful cost to her...
  • Cunning as a Trickster by Kendra Moreno

    Cunning as a Trickster by Kendra Moreno

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Love is a weapon. . .Evangeline is used to being sought after. As a star, her power is a deeply coveted prize, but when she finds herself in yet another dungeon, she’s starting to wonder if she’s destined to a life of imprisonment. She only wants to be free, but the worlds are desperate to keep her from living a life unburdened...
  • Blood Moon Sanctum by Zian Schafer

    Blood Moon Sanctum by Zian Schafer

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    ‘Daughter of the Blood Moon’ they call her. ‘The winner of the war’ they said. ‘The princess that will bring the gods back’ they claim.War is waging between the Black Bloods and the Paragon Dawn. The time has come for the other kingdoms to pick a side...
  • Fires of Hatred by Erin O'Kane

    Fires of Hatred by Erin O'Kane

    Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    Fires of Hatred ‘My name is 625. At least, that’s the number branded into my skin, the only identity I have. My real name, whatever it was, was stripped from me when I was sold into slavery at age eight. I am now 20, and no more than property, my only purpose working in the palace. Until the day I meet him.’ The Elves and Humans have been at war for millennia...
    Categorized as:
    fae  magic  new adult  high fantasy  poly  reverse harem  fantasy  dark
  • The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis

    The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Stay anchored in the light, they told her. But what had the light ever done for her? After discovering she's prophesied to save the realm, Aya's duty should be clear: return home with once-sworn enemy Will to serve their queen in the coming war against a rival kingdom…one whose pursuit of dark magic could bring the realm to its knees...
  • The Heart of What Was Lost by Tad Williams

    The Heart of What Was Lost by Tad Williams

    Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    New York Times-bestselling Tad Williams’ ground-breaking epic fantasy saga of Osten Ard begins an exciting new cycle! The perfect introduction to the epic fantasy world of Osten Ard, The Heart of What Was Lost is Tad Williams’ follow-up to his internationally bestselling landmark trilogy. Osten Ard inspired a generation of modern fantasy writers, including George R.R...
    Categorized as:
    high fantasy  fae  war  fantasy  military  historical  dark  paranormal
  • Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes

    Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    Sam Sykes returns with a new fantasy that introduces to an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires. Among humans, none have power like mages. And among mages, none have will like Sal the Cacophony. Once revered, now vagrant, she walks a wasteland scarred by generations of magical warfare...
    Categorized as:
    high fantasy  magic  war  vengeance  fantasy  f-f  steampunk  dystopian
  • When Kingdoms Fall by Callie Dahl

    When Kingdoms Fall by Callie Dahl

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Men feared monsters. Yet fear made men do monstrous things.The gods are gone, leaving three races divided, broken, and without balance. All that remains is a curse. One to haunt and devour the mortals for their unholy betrayal. A Mortal Girl. . . Traifton has two rules: Never leave the safety of the walls and never enter the Wylan Woods. Those who enter never return...
  • A Night Without Whispers: Odrin's Story by Piper C.J.

    A Night Without Whispers: Odrin's Story by Piper C.J.

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The life, love and backstory of Odrin the Reever.Intended to be read after "The Night & Its Moon"available only on the author's website at pipercj...
    Categorized as:
    magic  fae  fantasy  queer  demons  dark  paranormal  length-novella
  • The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston

    The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A gender-flipped Die Hard set in a mysterious castle, Cameron Johnston's The Last Shield is an engaging fantasy read, perfect for fans of John Gwynne and Mark Lawrence.The ancient forest realm of Sunweald is bordered on two sides by far mightier nations – a precarious situation...
  • The Primal Fae's Queen by Lola Glass

    The Primal Fae's Queen by Lola Glass

    Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The seelie I used to be in love with followed me on my quest for the Goddess… and demanded that I mate with him when he realized said quest required me to tie myself down again.Our world has changed so much, so quickly.And to top it off, the goddess is about to change everything again.Through me...
  • Lady of the Lake by Colubrina

    Lady of the Lake by Colubrina

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Hermione and Draco team up after the war to overthrow the Order and take over wizarding Britain. "I don't even especially mind belonging to you most of the time," he closes his eyes and just breathes for a bit, savoring not being in pain. Finally he adds, "Just… try to take better care of your toys." Dark Dramione...
  • Shadow of Fire by Kate Schumacher

    Shadow of Fire by Kate Schumacher

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A potent power is about to be unleashed. Forbidden and forged in flame.Control over the elements is a gift from the Gods, but since the creation of the Rift, fire magic has been outlawed in Merawuld. The Rift is a source of mystery, fear, and, for some, a tempting source of power...
  • The Dark Defiles by Richard K. Morgan

    The Dark Defiles by Richard K. Morgan

    Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars
    · 33 ratings
    The final part of Richard Morgan's fast-moving and brutal fantasy brings Ringil to his final reckoning and sees the world tipping into another war with the dragon folk. And, most terrifying of all, the prophecy of a dark lord come to rule may be coming true very close to home ..
    Categorized as:
    high fantasy  magic  war  fantasy  queer  dark  m-m  horror
  • House of Shifting Tides by Olivia Wildenstein

    House of Shifting Tides by Olivia Wildenstein

    Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars
    · 32 ratings
    Dive into the first standalone spin-off of the bestselling series and Booktok sensation, The Kingdom of Crows. Cathal's story takes place right after the events of House of Striking Oaths and should be read in order.TWICE UPON A TIME, A PRINCESS FELL IN LOVE WITH A BEAST.I was reborn with no memory of my previous life and no powers, save for transforming into an aberration most wish eliminated...
    Categorized as:
    fae  new adult  magic  paranormal  horror  dark  fantasy  length-long
  • The Adversary by Erin M. Evans

    The Adversary by Erin M. Evans

    Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    In the 3rd book of the multi-author SUNDERING series kicked off by New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore, the award-winning Erin M. Evans throws her signature character Farideh into a maelstrom of devilish politics and magical intrigue...
  • Revelation by Carol Berg

    Revelation by Carol Berg

    Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars
    · 32 ratings
    Two years after his battle with the Lord of Demons, Seyonne is tired, troubled, angry, and frustrated. As Ezzaria's only remaining Warden, he carries the entire burden of the worsening demon war on his shoulders. But a demon encounter unlike any in Ezzarian memory leads Seyonne to question everything he has ever believed...
  • The Court that Bleeds Gold by Zara Storm

    The Court that Bleeds Gold by Zara Storm

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 12 ratings
    An action-packed dark fantasy romance perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Krista Street, and Sarah J. Maas.Desperate to escape marrying a brutal king, I make a deal with a Fae Prince...“I can spin gold,” I lie.With my life at stake, I have no other choice.I get one chance to turn my lie into truth, and I’m shocked when I succeed...
  • Blood Queen by Caitlin Denman

    Blood Queen by Caitlin Denman

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Death gave her the throne, now death is how she’ll keep it.She may be called the Blood Queen, but Layla will do anything for her kingdom's peace.As queen of a kingdom plagued by murders, Layla struggles to live up to the expectations her parents had of her. Whispers of rebellion and dissent grow daily, and a murderer stalks the townspeople...
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