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All The Young Dudes - Volume One: Years 1 - 4 by MsKingBean89
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsMsKingBean’s “All The Young Dudes” has been divided into three volumes. This first book covers Years 1 - 4...Categorized as:
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The Burning Witch 2 by Delemhach
A fiery young witch contends with magical adversaries, courtly fights, and unexpected attractions in this romantasy set in the world of the House Witch.Lady Katarina Ashowan has never quite fit the mold of a noblewoman—and it’s not only because she’s a mutated fire witch... -
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![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 31 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 31 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Kingdom of Kohka triumphs over Sen Province, but Hak is gravely injured and Yona is unable to speak! Meanwhile, while tending to injured soldiers, Yun shows interest in the Sky Tribe’s medical techniques... -
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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 . . -
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![Voice of Life by Melanie Cellier]()
Voice of Life by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 38 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... -
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Wings of Shadow by Nicki Pau Preto
In the heart-stopping finale to the Crown of Feathers trilogy, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable,” Veronyka must face her most devastating enemy yet: her own sister...Categorized as:
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![Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9 by Miya Kazuki, Quof]()
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9 by Miya Kazuki, Quof
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Time For War!The Battle of Gerlach has started, and together with Matthias, Rozemyne must defeat the cold-blooded Grausam. However, an unexpected development leads to that being easier said than done. With body doubles, collateral damage, and even more dark plots happening in the shadows.. -
![Night Study by Maria V. Snyder]()
Night Study by Maria V. Snyder
Ever since being kidnapped from the Illiais Jungle as a child, Yelena Zaltana's has been fraught with peril. But the recent loss of her Soulfinding abilities has endangered her more than ever before. As she desperately searches for a way to reclaim her magic, her enemies are closing in, and neither Ixia nor Sitia are safe for her anymore... -
![The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko]()
The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko
The smallest spark can bind two hearts . . . or start a revolution.In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, country bumpkin Small Sade needs a job—preferably as a maid, with employers who don’t mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot. But before she can be hired, she accidentally binds herself to a powerful god known only as the Crocodile, who is rumored to devour pretty girls... -
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Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsFor the first time, an Empress Redemptor sits on Aritsar's throne. To appease the sinister spirits of the dead, Tarisai must now anoint a council of her own, coming into her full power as a Raybearer. She must then descend into the Underworld, a sacrifice to end all future atrocities.Tarisai is determined to survive. Or at least, that's what she tells her increasingly distant circle of friends... -
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A Shade of Kiev 2 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThere is much about my past that I have never revealed to anyone. Nobody knows that, before I lost myself, I was a physician's apprentice. I have witnessed countless human illnesses. But I have lived for centuries and never come across a vampire being sick with anything other than his own darkness. Until today... -
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The Silence of Unworthy Gods by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsUpon returning to Valia after his journey to Caelford and the Unclaimed Lands, Corin Cadence is confronted with a familiar foe — his own father. While his strength has vastly increased since his last encounter with Magnus Cadence, Corin knows that he’ll need every trick at his disposal — and maybe a few new ones — if he wants to survive a duel with his father intact... -
![Curse of the Akkeri by Sara C. Roethle]()
Curse of the Akkeri by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFaerune is running out of time. With the threat of the Dreilore nipping at their heels, our unlikely companions have only one to move forward with Alluin’s mad plan to overthrow the Empire. The emperor must be killed, and the Dreilore defeated, but first Isara Saredoth must be located. She’s the only rational choice for empress, someone both humans and elves alike can support... -
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![Voice of Dominion by Melanie Cellier]()
Voice of Dominion by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsEven the Spoken Mage has limits to the power of her voiceElena may be the only Spoken Mage in history, but she struggles with limitations. Unable to stockpile written workings as her mageborn year mates do, she runs the constant risk of burning out... -
![The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 2 by Nakaba Suzuki]()
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... -
![A House By Any Other Name by Jenny Schwartz]()
A House By Any Other Name by Jenny Schwartz
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsReality is a complicated multiverse of many species and rare magic. Diplomats are the official envoys and investigators who hold the Union of Worlds together.Raisa never intended to be a diplomat. Like so many things in her life, it was her stepmother's idea.Hector is an elf in disgrace. He chose his cyborged brother over his lying, abusive family. Elves revile augmented people... -
![Demon World Boba Shop by R.C. Joshua]()
Demon World Boba Shop by R.C. Joshua
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA relaxing slice-of-life escape into a new world of magic and boba tea. After a hard life cut short, Arthur is given another chance at happiness in a demon world. Here, he finds solace in brewing tea, forging friendships, and living the tranquil life he never knew he needed.Arthur's journey takes him through delightful and unexpected adventures... -
![Wedding Hells by Christopher G. Nuttall]()
Wedding Hells by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter her victory over Master Grey, Emily wants nothing more than to relax and give herself time to recover from the duel. Her magic, pushed to the limits, is no longer reliable, forcing her to learn to control it from scratch. Every time she delays using her magic, she risks headaches ... or worse... -
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Voice of Command by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsElena has found the power in her voice--now she must decide how to use it.Finally accepted as a mage, Elena struggles with her commonborn roots. And when disaster strikes the kingdom, she can't shrug off the death toll as the mageborn have always done. Yet the limitations of her spoken magic hold her back--both in saving lives among the people and in competitions in the Academy's arena... -
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Bennett Turns Into a Cat by Ireen Chau
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis illustrated novella can be read after The Herbwitch Princess.Beauty Without Brains: How Will Lady Narcissa Wear the Crown?When the most notorious gossip columnist in Olderea releases a scathing article about her, Narcissa is desperate to upkeep her image of a diligent princess-to-be, even if it means moving to the palace and leaving her kittens behind... -
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Love's Labor's Won by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTwo families, alike in dignity...and armed with powerful magic. The Magical Families of Ashworth and Ashfall have been feuding for countless years, ever since something happened to split one family into two. Now, they have been invited to Cockatrice Faire... when no other magician would dare invite them both... -
![Prince of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest]()
Prince of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsONE WEEK. FIVE CONTESTANTS. ONE PRINCE. A DEVASTATING DECISION.Before, she avoided elimination. Now, she must win.Chosen as one of the Final Five in the Bride Search, Ada has one last chance to find the golden lamp and save her family. Yet with Cyrus no longer her partner-in-crime, but her target, her plans unravel, tearing her between duty and desire... -
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Talking to Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Always be polite to dragons!That's what Daystar's mother taught him...and it's a very wise lesson--one that might just help him after his mom hands him a magic sword and kicks him out of the house. Especially because his house sits on the edge of the Enchanted Forest and his mother is Queen Cimorene.But the tricky part is figuring out what he's supposed to do with the magic sword... -
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![Maleficent by Elizabeth Rudnick]()
Maleficent by Elizabeth Rudnick
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA deluxe novelization of the Walt Disney Studios film Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie. This visually dazzling live action film explores the origins of one of the most iconic Disney villains: Maleficent, the infamous fairy who curses Princess Aurora in Disney's animated classic Sleeping Beauty... -
![The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 02 (The Rising of the Shield Hero (Light Novel) #2) by Aneko Yusagi]()
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 02 (The Rising of the Shield Hero (Light Novel) #2) by Aneko Yusagi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNaofumi Iwatani continues his adventure in this second volume. But his task is not yet complete and obstacles mount as the increasingly ominous waves of destruction approach. He finds a new friend and new powerful abilities that may prove to be too dangerous for the companionship... -
![Queen of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest]()
Queen of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsONE QUEEN. A CAPTIVE KINGDOM. A GAMBLE FOR SALVATION. In a corrupted Cahraman, Ada is back on the streets, struggling to save her friends and the kingdom from the fallout of her devastating mistake. But it all seems impossible when her enemy is all-powerful and Cyrus no longer trusts her. Her plan to steal back the lamp flings them on a treacherous quest for salvation... -
![Academy of Falling Kingdoms Box Set: The Complete Epic Fantasy Adventure Series by Marisa Mills, Drake Mason]()
Academy of Falling Kingdoms Box Set: The Complete Epic Fantasy Adventure Series by Marisa Mills, Drake Mason
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI can speak to demons. The punishment is death. The mission: put on a dress, pretend to be a lady, and infiltrate the academy of mages to steal a journal from the forbidden archives.The problem: I’m no mage and I’ve never worn a dress in my life. But it’s not like I have a choice... -
![Ultra Maniac, Vol. 03 by Wataru Yoshizumi]()
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 03 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsBut being a witch-in-training isn't as easy (or fun) as it seems. In fact, it's sort of a pain in the neck. There are secrets to keep, all kinds of tricky magical stuff to remember and never-ending catastrophes to sidestep. Nina may be sweet, but she's got a lot to learn. Thank goodness one of her schoolteachers is an emigre from the Magic Kingdom. Two witches are better than one, right? Well.. -
![As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool]()
As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSix of Crows meets Graceling with a dash of Winter is Coming in this second installment of the action-packed and swoon-worthy Age of Darkness series!The Last Prophet has been found, yet he sees destruction ahead...Categorized as:
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![Monster and the Beast, Vol. 2 by renji]()
Monster and the Beast, Vol. 2 by renji
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe innocent Cavo has finally managed to express his true feelings for the irrepressible Liam, but mysterious figures related to Liam's past interrupt them. In the midst of saving damsels and fleeing enemies, they hardly have a moment alone to explore their new status quo. Chance encounters, dangerous foes, and unexpected companions test the limits of the bond between Cavo and Liam... -
![The Crystal Gryphon by Andre Norton]()
The Crystal Gryphon by Andre Norton
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen Ulm is invaded, a young boy who carries the curse of his ancestors discovers a crystal gryphon which helps him save the...Categorized as:
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![Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion, Vol. 2 by Kamada, Eiko Mutsuhana]()
Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion, Vol. 2 by Kamada, Eiko Mutsuhana
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"With those memories, I can continue on alone."Never in her wildest dreams did Rose imagine that she'd hold a proper conversation with her crush—yet here she is, enjoying the tea and apple-flavored snacks he brings just for her.It's enough to almost make her forget that their peaceful days together will only last for so long. After all, once the potion is completed, that'll be the end of.. -
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Residue by Laury Falter
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the author of the bestselling Guardian Trilogy comes a new romantic suspense! Book One of the Residue Series... When Jocelyn Weatherford is whisked away from a preparatory academy in upstate New York to live with her extended family in New Orleans, she is unprepared to encounter the dangers awaiting her...Categorized as:
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![Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills]()
Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills
A baker’s apprentice reluctantly embarks on an adventure full of magic, new friendships, and a prince in distress in this deliciously romantic young adult fantasy that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Gail Carson Levine.It’s not all sugar and spice at Basil’s Bakery, where seventeen-year-old Aurelie is an overworked, underappreciated apprentice... -
![Ultra Maniac, Vol. 02 by Wataru Yoshizumi]()
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 02 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Yuta, a boy from Nina's home-dimension, enrols in her earth school, his motivations are suspect even before he secretly gives her best friend Ayu a camera guaranteed to reveal true love... -
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Stain by A.G. Howard
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 33 ratings"Once upon a nightmare, her fairy tale begins..."This high-fantasy gothic fairytale, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea, takes place in an alternative medieval world split apart by magic... -
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Possessed by Kira Saito
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDown in New Orleans, Arelia LaRue's once ordinary life has been transformed into something truly odd. As she ventures further into the word of Les Mysteries she realizes that nothing is ever as simple as it appears. Faced with challenges that threaten her very sanity, Arelia must decide if fighting for what is right is truly worth the risk... -
![The Fated and the Damned by Chloe Hodge]()
The Fated and the Damned by Chloe Hodge
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Dark Queen has risen. War is coming.Desperate to save her people and secure allies, Kitarni must forge her position as leader of the coven and lady of Mistvellen. The only way to do that is to marry him.The man who betrayed her … and the one who has her heart.With demons roaming the land and humans on a witch hunt, their only means of survival lies in Death’s fabled crown... -
![Carving Shadows into Gold by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Carving Shadows into Gold by Brigid Kemmerer
Dangerous magic. Fateful choices. Broken promises. The spellbinding series by New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer continues.The King's Courier Tycho has made a treacherous bargain. Now beholden to the magical scraver who saved King Gray's life, one false move could end everything.Jax escaped his life in Briarlock and traveled with Tycho to Emberfall... -
![Mask of Deception and Sacrifice by Callie Thomas]()
Mask of Deception and Sacrifice by Callie Thomas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf she can remove the monster’s mask, she will earn her freedom…but failure will cost her life.Thirteen years ago, Princess Fiona fled the bloodshed within Ravenwood Castle. She has no desire to return to the place of her childhood nightmares, especially not as a prisoner locked in chains... -
![Legend of the Wildlings by Brittney Brewer]()
Legend of the Wildlings by Brittney Brewer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the story of a girl with nothing left to lose.An island filled with magic and mystery.And the legend that could destroy it all.…but what if the legend was wrong?At fifteen, Ember Lothbrok has spent half her life passing through the Galway foster system, though strange occurrences seem to follow her around like a cloud of bad luck... -
![Heir of the Curse by Deborah Grace White]()
Heir of the Curse by Deborah Grace White
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKyona’s lost heir is found—but his birthright might be his greatest curseCalinnae’s world is shattered when a discovery about his best friend Jonan brings the king’s soldiers down on both families. Barely avoiding their pursuers, the two friends escape with nothing but each other, and the stories of the past they grew up with... -
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Chasing Midlife Demons by Heloise Hull
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA NEW PWF novel from the author of Making Midlife Magic, for those who like their rosé chilled and their demons hot!The last time the police knocked on my door, I lost my husband. Now they’re back, and this time, it’s about my mother.She’s fine, for now, but she’s deteriorating fast. Her mind is failing her, and her body isn’t far behind... -
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![Punished by Kira Saito]()
Punished by Kira Saito
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDown in New Orleans, Arelia Larue’s once ordinary life has quickly transformed into something truly extraordinary. As her ability to communicate and work with Les Mysteries (spirits) grows, so does her attraction for Darkwood’s secretive owner Lucus LaPlante... -
![The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 15 by Kore Yamazaki]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 15 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs the College continues its desperate search for The Testament of Carnamagos, the danger has grown so dire that the Vice-Chancellor has decided to put the College in lockdown until Christmas. Through their shared plight, Chise and her classmates come to know more about each other. Thanks to their experiences in the Abandoned Hall, they all begin to change, whether they like it or not... -
![Gravebriar by Casey L. Bond]()
Gravebriar by Casey L. Bond
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinner of the 2022 RONE Award for Young Adult Fantasy Romance!Sometimes witches hunt their own…Someone knows my secret and they’re wielding it as the weapon of my execution. I stand accused of poisoning my Gravebriar coven mate... -
![Fatal Charm by Linda Joy Singleton]()
Fatal Charm by Linda Joy Singleton
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIn this vivid fifth volume of The Seer series, Sabine Rose is reunited with her ill grandmother Nona and her friends at Sheridan Valley. But the excitement of curing Nona-and discovering love with someone new-doesn't outweigh the burden of her father's dark secret: a daughter no one but Sabine knows about. Riddled with curiosity, Sabine uses astral projection to spy on her half sister Jade... -
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Mara and Morok: a special shadow by Лия Арден
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAfter the betrayal of Morok, Mara falls alive into the hands of the descendants of her enemy. She will have to face Severin - the current king of Serat-and find out what fate he has in store for her. She will have to figure out how many lies lurk in her past and present. She needs to find a way to complete her long-standing revenge.However, Mara is not the only one who needs to make a decision... -
![Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 1: Chapter 1: A Day in the Capital by Tappei Nagatsuki]()
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 1: Chapter 1: A Day in the Capital by Tappei Nagatsuki
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsZero. Zycie w innym swiecie od zera...
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