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Pillars of Six by Kelly St. Clare
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDarkness crashes over the angry sea. After the bloody skirmish on Pleo, my future is a jumbled mess...Categorized as:
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Dynami's Wrath by Kelly St. Clare
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOily taint suffocates the realm. Experiencing the taint firsthand has convinced me to join an impossible fight to save what remains of the realm. I can hardly do otherwise with the light show occurring each time I touch Caspian and Jagger. But there’s just one problem. Saving the realm means embarking on a quest into the Dynami Sea – a place no pirate enters because no pirate leaves... -
Sofi and the Bone Song by Adrienne Tooley
In this gorgeous standalone fantasy with a “sweet sapphic romance” ( Booklist ), a young musician sets out to expose her rival for illegal use of magic only to discover the deception goes deeper than she could have imagined—perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens !Music runs in Sofi’s blood... -
Tides of Mutiny by Rebecca Rode
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLane Garrow has a secret—one that could get her killed. In a world where female sailors are executed, sixteen-year-old Lane’s dream of being a ship’s captain seems impossible. Sea life is all she knows, and she wouldn’t give it up for anything, even if it means she has to hide as a captain’s boy to avoid being killed... -
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The Magicians of Caprona by Diana Wynne Jones
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsTonino is the only person in the famous Montana household who wasn't born with an instinct for creating spells, but he has other gifts. His ability to communicate with cats just might help defend the city of Caprona against a mysterious enchanter -- but only if Tonino can learn to cooperate with a girl from the hated Petrocchi family of spell-makers... -
Of Light and Shadow by Tanaz Bhathena
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOf Light and Shadow is a novel about magic, mayhem, love, and betrayal—the story of a bandit and a prince who change each other in unexpected ways.When they don’t give us our birthright, we steal it.Roshan Chaya is out for justice...Categorized as:
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Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim
Rated: 3.62 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsFrom rising-star author Tara Sim comes an epic new YA fantasy duology—a gender-swapped The Count of Monte Cristo retelling that's perfect for fans of All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace.When Amaya rescues a mysterious stranger from drowning, she fears her rash actions have earned her an even longer sentence on the debtor ship where she's been held captive for years...Categorized as:
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 6 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsYona finally meets Jaeha, the Green Dragon. Unfortunately, Jaeha has no desire to follow her on her quest! Yona offers to help Jaeha and his fellow pirates, so Captain Gi-Gan challenges her with a perilous quest to test her courage... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 5 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 40 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... -
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 Princess of Potential by Delemhach
A headstrong princess finds herself entangled in intrigue, politics, magic, and love in this coming-of-age novel set in the world of the House Witch series.It’s been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice... -
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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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... -
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One True King by Soman Chainani
Beyond 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 . . -
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 08 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 25 ratings[Read Chapter 1 at URL.] Mikan and her friends have infiltrated Z's secret hideout, but their dangerous journey is far from over... -
Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 103 ratingsIn his highly acclaimed debut, Scott Lynch took us on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with a band of daring thieves led by con artist extraordinaire Locke Lamora. Now Lynch brings back his outrageous hero for a caper so death-defying, nothing short of a miracle will pull it off... -
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 09 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 24 ratings[Read Chapter 1 at URL.] It's time for the Alice Academy Christmas party, and all the students are pitching in with their Alices to help with the preparations... -
A Darkness At The Door by Intisar Khanani
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI've been cursed, betrayed, and sold into slavery – but the truth I carry can't be allowed to die.Only Rae knows the extent of the corruption at the heart of the kingdom of Menaiya, from the noble lord who betrayed her, to the Circle of Mages whose wards protect the slavers from discovery. Injured and imprisoned on a slave ship, Rae's options are quickly running out... -
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... -
Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce
Is Beka ready for her first real mission?Beka Cooper is having trouble settling into the Provost's Guard. In just five months as a full member, she's already gone through four partners. But now she's teamed up with the renowned Dog Goodwin and an even more famous dog--a scent hound named Achoo. Part of a team at last, Beka is sent on a special mission to Port Caynn...Categorized as:
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Voice of Life by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe fourth and final book in the Spoken Mage seriesIn her fourth year, Elena should be focused on final exams and graduation. Instead, her future, and the future of those she loves, depends on her ability to stop a decades-long war. Join Elena and Lucas for their final year at the Academy... -
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 10 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's time for New Year's, which also makes it Mikan's birthday. But will her special day get lost in the latest whirl of crazy Academy celebrations? And what happens when you combine an invitation to the elite Flower Garden Association's New Year's party (a girls-only event!) with a very sticky prank? Natsume's definitely up to something, but Mikan is left baffled as to what it might be... -
The Sergeant's Apprentice by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe Nameless World Goes to War! The necromancers have finally resumed their assault on the Allied Lands, sending a mighty army across the Desert of Death and into the Kingdom of Tarsier. Countless farms, villages and towns have already been destroyed as the host makes its way northwards, striking deep into the kingdom’s most vulnerable lands... -
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Deathcaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 36 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... -
The Shadow Glass by Rin Chupeco
The dramatic finale to The Bone Witch series! Tea's dark magic eats away at her, but she must save the one she loves most, even while her life—and the kingdoms—are on the brink of destruction. In the Eight Kingdoms, none have greater strength or influence than the asha, who hold elemental magic. But only a bone witch has the power to raise the dead... -
The Theft of Sunlight by Intisar Khanani
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer - even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule... -
Morgana and Oz, Vol. 2 by Miyuli
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis stunning series by debut author Miyuli, perfect for fans of both fantasy and romance, explores what happens when a struggling witch meets an angsty vampire—either love or war.This stunning series by debut author Miyuli, perfect for fans of both fantasy and romance, explores what happens when a struggling witch meets an angsty vampire—either love or war... -
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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Bloodwitch by Susan Dennard
Fans of Susan Dennard's New York Times bestselling Witchlands series have fallen in love with the Bloodwitch Aeduan. And now, finally, comes his story.High in a snowy mountain range, a monastery that holds more than just faith clings to the side of a cliff...
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