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The Empty Grave by Jonathan Stroud
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsAfter the dramatic events of The Creeping Shadow, the Lockwood team (plus Quill Kipps) deserve some well-earned rest.So naturally they break into the Fittes Mausoleum, on a perilous mission to discover the truth about London's top ghost-hunting agency, and its sinister leader.What they discover will change everything.But there's little time to ponder... -
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The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsAfter leaving Lockwood & Co. at the end of The Hollow Boy, Lucy is a freelance operative, hiring herself out to agencies that value her ever-improving skills. One day she is pleasantly surprised by a visit from Lockwood, who tells her he needs a good Listener for a tough assignment... -
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![Pandora Hearts, Volume 20 by Jun Mochizuki, Jun Mochizuki]()
Pandora Hearts, Volume 20 by Jun Mochizuki, Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe pathetic farce that has unfolded in earnest is no more than an absurd yarn spun by the man who caused the Tragedy of Sablier by following his heart's desires. The players in his tale begin dancing with abandon, their emotions bottled up inside, as though they are marionettes manipulated by a master puppeteer . . -
![Dragon's Storm by Ella Summers]()
Dragon's Storm by Ella Summers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsLeda's quest to gain the magic she needs to save her brother leads her to the castle of the Dragons, home of four soldiers in the Legion of Angels with extraordinary powers over the elements. If she makes it through their training, she might just survive her next sip of the gods' Nectar and level up her magic. But the gods' gifts of magic come at a price... -
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![Pandora Hearts, Volume 19 by Jun Mochizuki]()
Pandora Hearts, Volume 19 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe truth of the being known as Oz Vessalius is exposed to Pandora, which has been captured by Leo and the Baskervilles. Amidst the warped tragedy that plays out mercilessly, the one who has lost everything catches a glimpse of the ridiculous fairy tale contrived by one man. The forbidden box has just been opened.. -
![Between Decisions by W.R. Gingell]()
Between Decisions by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsLife is complicated.I mean, life has always been complicated, but there’s a difference between monsters-are-trying-to-kill-you complications and monsters-are-in-love-with-you complications. I’m still not sure which is more dangerous.G’day. I’m Pet. Two-thirds of a pet, anyway: the vampire isn’t claiming ownership these days, but he’s definitely encroaching... -
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Pandora Hearts, Volume 3 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsHeir to an aristocratic family, Oz Vessalius is a carefree teen. That is until his fifteenth birthday. His entire world changes at his coming of age ceremony when dark forces rise to punish Oz for the sins of a past life. Incarcerated in a prison known as the Abyss, Oz’s life and perhaps his sanity are saved by a black rabbit called Alice... -
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Pandora Hearts, Vol. 10 by Jun Mochizuki, Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA century before, in Sablier, a forbidden portal was flung wide by a boy, Vincent, in his single-minded desire to protect his brother, Gilbert. And thus did that foolhardy desire lead to the corruption of that innocent boy's soul like a sweet poison... Now, as Gil, Oz, and Alice wander the ruins of the former capital, they are assaulted by illusions from the past... -
![Between Cases by W.R. Gingell]()
Between Cases by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsG’day. I’m still here. Still Pet.Well, I’m only two thirds of a Pet these days, but you might as well call me Pet anyway. Everyone does: everyone but the vampire, that is.Life is more unbalanced these days—cases are cutting closer to home than usual. I thought I was the only one, but there are others like me: kids whose parents were murdered just like mine... -
![Flightless Afternoon by Vanessa Nelson]()
Flightless Afternoon by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWith one of their own dead, the ruling elite want answers.The unthinkable has happened. One of the Ageless has been killed, their body left in a public space, displayed for all to see.The Archon is furious and threatens to burn the entire city, unless the person responsible is found and turned over to her for justice.Thea March is called on to investigate again... -
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Pandora Hearts, Vol. 4 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAs Oz Vessalius and his valet, Gilbert, are reunited with their dear Uncle Oscar, they fail to notice an alienated Alice lost in thought stumbling right into the lurking Xerxes Break... -
![The Rebel Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Rebel Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsI’m finally in control of my magic…and it’s much stronger than my Coven realizes.That’s not the only secret I’m keeping. I made a deal with a fairy: her secrets for some of mine. Except I have no idea how to deliver on my oath and crossing the Fae is suicidal. Tennessee knows I’m up to something, but not even my soulmate can help me now, especially when being together is against the law... -
![On Demon Wings by Karina Halle]()
On Demon Wings by Karina Halle
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 50 ratingsWhen the life you wanted has crumbled beneath your fingers, there’s nothing left to do but pick up the pieces and soldier on. You’ve done this before. But what happens when you no longer feel like yourself anymore? When fires spontaneously start-up around you, when you hear growling coming from underneath your bed, and you no longer recognize your face in the mirror... -
![Between Family by W.R. Gingell]()
Between Family by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWhen someone tries to threaten me by telling me they know my name, I take that personally.G’day. I’m not really a pet anymore, but you might as well keep calling me Pet. It’s not like I’m gunna tell you my name anyway. And if I sound stroppy, well, I am. First, I was threatened. Now, someone has cut off my house from the human world and left my emotional support vampire on the human side... -
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![Wicked Wish by Megan Montero]()
Wicked Wish by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThey stole my power…but I will get it back.My ascension nearly killed me. If I don’t learn to control my magic now it could hurt everyone around me.A piece of me is missing, and whether I like it or not, the only person who can help me is Beckett.And I definitely don’t like it. Beckett is infuriating and overbearing, and no matter where I go he’s always there... -
![Eye for an Eye by Michael Anderle]()
Eye for an Eye by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Harriken have decided James Brownstone needs to die. So, they put out a hit on him valued at $500,000.Shay is working her way back to California from a raid on artifacts in Asia, but she could be too late to help. With all of Los Angeles and Southern California's hitmen trying to take out Brownstone, even the cops are sitting this one out... -
![Between Kings by W.R. Gingell]()
Between Kings by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsG’day. I’m Pet. Heirling. Biter of fae lords. Trouble.I have a lot of names these days—including my own, real name. Unfortunately for me, someone else knows that name too; not to mention the names of my other heirling friends. Now those heirling friends have disappeared, stolen by the current King Behind for a fight to the death where only one contender to the throne remains... -
![Between Frames by W.R. Gingell]()
Between Frames by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTwo fae is company, but a company of fae is trouble.Which is exactly what we’ve got. Trouble, I mean. Well, and fae. Lots of fae.Something or someone is stalking and killing high-level fae around Hobart—tearing out hearts and leaving a trail of bloody bodies behind. Fae don’t like it when they’re the ones getting killed, so of course they came to hire my owners.Owners, you ask?Hi. I’m Pet... -
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Spell Bound by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsThe #1 "New York Times" bestselling author sets the stage for a battle of epic proportions. Savannah Levine is all grown up. As a witch endowed with an array of spells, she is also a force to be reckoned with. As a paranormal investigator she is finally coming into her own. But her last case tore a family apart, and Savannah swore she'd give up her powers to fix the mess she helped create... -
![Bring the Pain by Michael Anderle]()
Bring the Pain by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Harriken have decided James Brownstone is an unacceptable dishonor to their clan. This time, Grandfather has hired the best assassins in the business and Shay knows them.Shay won't allow Brownstone to go to Japan without backup. Her backup... -
![Scorched Heart by Helen Harper]()
Scorched Heart by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsMy parents were brutally murdered when I was five years old. Their killer has spent the last twenty five years in prison for his terrible crimes - but I still have unanswered questions. After all, I am the phoenix. When I die, I am reborn in fire and brimstone. It happens again and again and again. I have no idea where my strange ability came from and nobody to ask... -
![Vax Humana by Michael Anderle]()
Vax Humana by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsJames was raised by some good men. What would have happened if twisted cultists like the Brotherhood had found him instead of Fathers McCartney and Thomas? It's time to find out more about the Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone.James isn't from Earth or Oriceran. Where he is from has been a question for years... -
![Court of Midnight and Deception: The Complete Trilogy by K.M. Shea]()
Court of Midnight and Deception: The Complete Trilogy by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe fae of the Night Court are desperate to find and crown their new monarch before the Court collapses.I couldn’t care less.I’ve done everything I can to bury my fae blood and embrace my human half. That changes when some fae nobles show up on my doorstep and announce that I’m the next Queen of the Night Court.Becoming an unwilling fae queen? Check. Inheriting a terrible mess? Double check... -
![Dark Dancer by B.R. Kingsolver]()
Dark Dancer by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsOne Master survived the inferno that destroyed the Order of the Illuminati. He may know that I survived, but does he suspect that I betrayed the Order? Rudolf Heine has sent Hunters flooding into Westport, wreaking carnage on vampires, shifters, and mages. Normal humans are taking notice, and the shadow world teeters on the verge of being revealed. The Hunters also may be hunting me... -
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![SSS: Year Two by Avery Song]()
SSS: Year Two by Avery Song
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen being different leads to the best years of your life. Powerful witch Silver Spell Solange always dreamed of getting into S.S.S School When she finally achieved it, she couldn't have been happier... -
![Boundary Born by Melissa F. Olson]()
Boundary Born by Melissa F. Olson
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsSomething wicked is at work in Colorado’s supernatural community. Vampires are being paralyzed or killed with poison…a weapon favored by witches. This offense threatens to break apart the already-fractured alliance between witches and the undead.The state’s cardinal vampire, Maven, summons boundary witch Allison “Lex” Luther to stop the killing before it ignites a war... -
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Firestorm by Shannon Mayer
My name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental.My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I should be at my father's side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn't going to happen. In a world of lava and fire, I am about to face my hardest trial yet. Not one of strength, or power, but intrigue and manipulation... -
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Fateborne by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsI’m not alone. There are other Mystic wolves out there, and now I have to find them.And win the Alpha Trials, get my revenge on the supreme alpha and of course, break my mate’s curse. Phew… And I thought things would be easier now that we’d finally completed the mate bond.I was very wrong.When Hunter takes matters into his own hands, a desperate decision escalates the situation from bad to worse... -
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Wicked Omen by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThere’s no such thing as magical powers. . . All my life the only kind of magic I’d ever seen was the sparkling jewels on fifth avenue. On the night of my sixteenth birthday all hell breaks loose, and by hell I mean me! I never felt power like this, so dark, so tempting, so out of my control! No one is safe around me. And now I’m being thrown into Warwick Academy... -
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Knights Magica by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIf the Knights Magica want a war, I'm willing to give them one.I damned my soul long ago. What I do from this point forward is about redemption. If I burn in Hell because of fighting for others, for shouldering their sins, so be it.The Knights are powerful, and they have taken control of the Universal Church... -
![Well of Magic by B.R. Kingsolver]()
Well of Magic by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsI never expected to see a mage battle on national TV. When the ley lines—the orderly rivers of magical energy that circle the globe—went wild, chaos ensued. Magic hid in the shadows for hundreds of years, but then a secret order took control of one of the world's largest religions. Their goal is to rule the world, and the first step is to control the ley lines and magic users... -
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Night Stalker by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAll I want is to pay the rent and find a boyfriend. But an insane vampire thinks I hold the key to his takeover of the city, and I have a new stalker. At least for now, I’ve dodged the Illuminati’s Hunters, but life is still a little too challenging... -
![Year of the Chameleon by Shannon Mayer]()
Year of the Chameleon by Shannon Mayer
You Don’t Choose The Academy. The Academy Chooses You.I’ve made it through the Culling Trials, the test that proved my mettle against every possible challenge.I assumed that meant things would settle down and I’d start truly learning.No more danger.No more death threats.No more wondering who was out to get me.Apparently, that was not to be... -
![The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin]()
The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin
A dark and thrilling vampire romance set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series.Six months have passed since Célie took her sacred vows and joined the ranks of the Chasseurs as their first huntswoman. With her fiancé, Jean Luc, as captain, she is determined to find her foothold in her new role and help protect Belterra... -
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![Between Floors by W.R. Gingell]()
Between Floors by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsI’m not supposed to push through the boundaries of reality without supervision. I’m definitely not meant to drag a cop Between with me. But stuff happens, you know? Hi. I’m Pet. Well, not Pet, exactly. I am a pet. Nothing too hard; I just cook and clean for the Behindkind who took over my house. Easy. But now one of my owners has gone missing... -
![The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch]()
The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsThe Sixth book in the the Rivers of London series featuring the young law officer Peter Grant—who must deal with both crime and magic.Where the Marble Arch stands today in London was once the Tyburn gallows - or The Hanging Tree. The walk toward those gallows, along Oxford Street and past the Mayfair mansions, has a bloody and haunted history as the last trip of the condemned... -
![Spellbinder by C.C. Hunter]()
Spellbinder by C.C. Hunter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen magic, romance and family secrets collide, the result is spellbinding!Miranda Kane has always felt like a screw up–at least when it comes to her ability to wield magic. Her only sanctuary is Shadow Falls camp, where she’s learning to harness her powers as a witch. But thanks to her shapeshifter boyfriend who called it quits and ran off to Paris, both her heart and powers feel broken... -
![A Step into the Dark by Donna Augustine]()
A Step into the Dark by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsOllie Wit is the strongest Shadow Walker born in decades but it’s a gift with a steep price. Walking in the Shadowlands can bring untold powers and spells, and even greater risks. Every step into that other world brings her closer to the monsters that have haunted her since a child, destroyed her family and wreaked havoc all around her... -
![Iniquitous by Bianca Scardoni]()
Iniquitous by Bianca Scardoni
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsTHE MARKED SAGA, BOOK 3 The end came at me jagged and skewed like puzzle pieces to a game I didn’t know I was playing. There was a distinct method to the madness, every move propagated to force my hand, to lure me out of hiding with the sweet promise of finality. I took solace in knowing that something better waited for me on the other side, something as pure and deep as the ocean itself... -
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The Hunt by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsLiving in the Wilds isn't any picnic, but I thought I had a handle on things: avoid the beasts and I won't get eaten, avoid the waterways and the pirates won't kill me, and stab every Dark Walker I see. That was before I found out Tiffy's friends were real and back when I’d never heard of the Skinners. Now my magic is on the fritz, and people are disappearing... -
![The Long-Forgotten Winter King by Annette Marie]()
The Long-Forgotten Winter King by Annette Marie
Everyone is keeping secrets.Zak won't reveal what really happened between us ten years ago. Ríkr's been hiding so much I scarcely recognize him anymore. But the biggest secret belongs to my parents, and it's the one I'm most desperate to unravel. Finding out who they really were, and who I am, means solving their eighteen-year-old murders... -
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The Last Stand of the New York Institute by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsMagnus meets Valentine in battle as the Circle attacks the Downworlders of New York City.In the time of the Uprising, Valentine’s Circle goes after Downworlders in New York...and the Shadowhunters of the Institute must decide whether to join him, or fight with Magnus and his kind. This is the first time Magnus sees Jocelyn, Luke, and Stephen—but not the last... -
![Reflections of Us by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Reflections of Us by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBrighten Magic Academy held its set of challenges, but it didn't prepare us for the one year as Brighten Elite. A year has passed since my boyfriends and I made the executive decision to join the Brighten Elite. Not only did our experiences during our year away strengthen our use of magic, it reinforced the bonds in our relationships- both with me as a male and female...Categorized as:
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![Vampish: Kiss of Death by G.K. DeRosa]()
Vampish: Kiss of Death by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsnever should’ve trusted him.My entire life I was certain of one thing: vampires were the enemy. Then I met him and let my guard down. That witty banter, those mischievous eyes and gorgeous smile lulled me into complacency. Now I was a prisoner, captured by the very vampire who was responsible for my parents’ death...Categorized as:
new adult shapeshifters magic vampires paranormal from hate to love fantasy contemporary -
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![Between Shifts by W.R. Gingell]()
Between Shifts by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThere’s a body beneath the skip bins. Fae on the forklift. A vampire in the manager’s office. And there’s definitely something skeevy going on in the locker rooms. Hi. I’m Pet. Well, not exactly Pet. I am a pet. I was meant to stay out of it, but somebody’s gotta do something when humans are being killed by Behindkind creatures... -
![Red Fox by Karina Halle]()
Red Fox by Karina Halle
With Book Two of the Experiment in Terror Series, Perry Palomino and Dex Foray trade in the stormy Oregon coast for the unforgiving deserts of New Mexico. In the forgotten town of Red Fox, New Mexico, a Navajo couple is tortured by things unseen and by motives unknown... -
![The Gifts That Bind Us by Caroline O'Donoghue]()
The Gifts That Bind Us by Caroline O'Donoghue
A spellbinding supernatural teen drama - and sequel to All Our Hidden Gifts.Maeve and her friends have revealed their powers and banded together as a coven: Roe can pick locks, Lily sends sparks flying, Maeve can read minds and Fiona can heal any injury. And even better than their newfound talents? Roe and Maeve are officially an item... -
![Wolf Mate by M. Guida]()
Wolf Mate by M. Guida
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final battle is here. I have to prove that I'm worthy of the crown.Everything rests on me.But I'm willing to accept the challenge.I want justice for my parents' murder and my demon wolves' enslavement.My enemy doesn't play fair, and I know it's an ambush.Bring it on, dude. Win or lose, I'm ready...Categorized as:
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![The Magic by Donna Augustine]()
The Magic by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFor as long as I’ve lived, Dark Walkers have been hunting Plaguers, seeking them for their magic. But there’s one Plaguer they want most of all. Me. Since the fall of civilization, the human race has been barely surviving. Another outbreak of the Bloody Death could be our final straw and there’s only one way to ensure that doesn't happen. I need to kill the leader of the Dark Walkers... -
![Midnight Lies by Leia Stone, Raye Wagner]()
Midnight Lies by Leia Stone, Raye Wagner
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsNai thought nothing could be worse than Alpha Academy’s midyear games…The first few months of school weren’t exactly easy: fated-mate from the rival clan, selkie attacks, and that minor, aka huge, plot to kill her.But things seem to be going from bad to worse.After watching a loved one’s horrific death at the hands of the alpha king, Nai decides another visit to Dark Row is in order...
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