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![Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Vol. 3 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù]()
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Vol. 3 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
The manhua adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel series continues as Wei Wuxian’s cover is blown! Wei Wuxian’s studies come to an abrupt end when he picks a fight with a young master of the Jin Clan. A lifetime later, he wakes from his dream of days gone by to find he’s still unraveling the mystery of the ghost arm... -
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![Kushiel's Avatar by Jacqueline Carey]()
Kushiel's Avatar by Jacqueline Carey
Kushiel's Avatar is the concluding volume in Jacqueline Carey's evocative novels about the enigmatic Phèdre nó Delaunay; the third in a triptych of beautifully constructed historical fantasies that combine passion and danger, great battles of the sword and soul, deep eroticism, and mystical enigmas. Phèdre nó Delaunay was chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one... -
![Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm]()
Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm
For a moment, she's almost giddy. Because Draco Malfoy's been ruined by this war and he's as out of place as she is and — yes, he has scars too. He's got an even bigger one. She wonders whether one day they'll compare sizes. Fanfiction for Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling. -
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![Age of the Andinna Volume One (Age of the Andinna) by Kristen Banet]()
Age of the Andinna Volume One (Age of the Andinna) by Kristen Banet
Begin the journey of Mave Lorren, Champion of the Colosseum, slave of the Elvasi Empire, and the personal property of the Empress. She was the reason her people, the Andinna, lost the War against the Elvasi Empire and found themselves enslaved. She’s the boogeyman of her own people, killing on the sands to survive another day. For a thousand years, she’s stood alone...Categorized as:
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![The Shepherd King Duology Paperback Boxed Set by Rachel Gillig]()
The Shepherd King Duology Paperback Boxed Set by Rachel Gillig
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Shepherd King Series, Set of 2 Books. One Dark Window, Two Twisted Crowns. -
![The seven devils by Thesehunprint]()
The seven devils by Thesehunprint
"I would slit your throat before you got past Avada, Riddle. ". In 1926, Grindelwald is captured for the first time by Newt Scamander, making his followers go into hiding. The Petrov family, an ancient pure-blood eastern European family, is forced to flee to Romania while chased by the Ministry of Magic. While waiting for Grindlewald's return, the family has their first daughter, Varya Petrov... -
![Game Theory by Pia Foxhall]()
Game Theory by Pia Foxhall
Six months after Gwyn's defeat of the once Unseelie King, Augus Each Uisge, Gwyn has the fae waterhorse locked down in a cell, beneath the Seelie Court. In a difficult position himself, ruling an unwanted throne and waiting out the years between now and the time he can step down as King, Gwyn finds himself unable to stay away. (The most popular original work on Ao3)... -
![The Mountains Rise by Michael G. Manning]()
The Mountains Rise by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom 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... -
![Dark Moon, Shallow Sea by David R. Slayton]()
Dark Moon, Shallow Sea by David R. Slayton
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... -
![The Court of Five Thrones by Pia Foxhall]()
The Court of Five Thrones by Pia Foxhall
Gwyn ap Nudd - newly crowned King of the Unseelie Kingdom - is saddled with a broken Court, not knowing who he can trust, while the bright Seelie Court bears down upon them, seeking to depower the Unseelie Kingdom once and for all. His lover and Advisor, waterhorse Augus Each Uisge, is unloved by many, fielding multiple assassination attempts... -
![Eve of Endless Night by S.D. Simper]()
Eve of Endless Night by S.D. Simper
"Face your sins. ". War erupts between Nox'Kartha and the Elven Territories, but the world feels far away for Flowridia and Ayla Darkleaf, living a life of bliss - until a summons from the Elven Council upturns their world. Respect among the elves must be earned, and Flowridia steps into a political regime more dangerous than any she has experienced before... -
![Death by Sienna Moreau]()
Death by Sienna Moreau
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt all began with the kiss of Death. Abaddon, the Destroyer, right hand of Lucifer, has returned from the dead with one thing on his mind: revenge on the Horseman who kept him from taking back what is his. But spending time alone with Death has awakened something between them, resulting in an experience that he enjoys more than revenge. The natural conclusion is to keep doing it, of course... -
![ENNEAD Vol. 4 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito]()
ENNEAD Vol. 4 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito
ON THE BRINK. The mirror’s power—and its consequences—are slowly coming to light. Filled with remorse about what he did to Seth, Horus teeters on the brink of a decision that will affect the future of Egypt—and his relationship with the god of war. Meanwhile, Seth does the unthinkable and begs Isis to save Anubis! -
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![ENNEAD Vol. 2 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito]()
ENNEAD Vol. 2 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe full-color Boys’ Love webtoon hit inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology! (Hardcover Edition for Mature Audiences). Nine powerful gods of ancient Egypt are known as the Ennead. When the god of war, Seth, kills his brother Osiris to take over Egypt, he ushers in an era of chaos and cruelty under his rule... -
![Twisted is the Crown by Lucy Smoke, Kel Carpenter]()
Twisted is the Crown by Lucy Smoke, Kel Carpenter
Quinn Darkova made a vow from the very beginning. And now she’s home. For revenge . . . Except N’skara isn’t the same as it was ten years ago, and the person she came for is nowhere to be found. After being taken ashore by armed guards of the same Council they came to sway, Quinn knows it’s up to her to uncover the truth about what really happened, while seeking the retribution owed to her... -
![The Spirit Stone by Katharine Kerr]()
The Spirit Stone by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPrince 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... -
![Of Wulf and Wynd, Part 1: The Vows of Marriage by Lexa Luthor]()
Of Wulf and Wynd, Part 1: The Vows of Marriage by Lexa Luthor
Princess Tharon and Princess Roswynd were best of friends as kids; now they are enemies and forced to marry each other. The Kingdom of White Sommer and the Kingdom of Wyndfeld had been united and strong. Princess Tharon of White Sommer grew up with her best friend Princess Roswynd of Wyndfeld, both having vowed to always be together... -
![Desecrated Reign by Shauna Mairéad]()
Desecrated Reign by Shauna Mairéad
All your sunsets, Free Bird. Those were the last words I heard before my world exploded into ravenous flames. Consumed by grief, the old me died the night that bomb went off—and the destruction it left behind made sure she’d never come back. But here’s the thing, broken hearts breed revenge, and those responsible will pay for everything they took from me and my family... -
![Fate of the Five: Veil of Vasara by Niamh Rose]()
Fate of the Five: Veil of Vasara by Niamh Rose
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new King needs a new Queen after his parents are found dead, but the Courting Season opens his Palace to candidates from all across the Five Kingdoms, including one who has been sent there with her brother. .. to win and kill him. Athlion. Sorcery is banned yet vital for the world's survival... -
![Venomous by Nicole M. Rubino]()
Venomous by Nicole M. Rubino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo save him, she will destroy everything…. I survived my first year at Alystair University. Barely. Now, I’m haunted by nightmares that blur the line between waking life and dreams. An ache in my chest serves as a constant reminder of the friends I failed to protect. Letting Nick go was the only way to protect him, but my plan backfires as Nick's own monster surfaces, threatening to consume him... -
![The Warlord: An Omegaverse Romance by Jocelyn Montana]()
The Warlord: An Omegaverse Romance by Jocelyn Montana
Silver Medalist in the On The Far Side Best Paranormal Science Fiction Romance Contest. Enter the omegaverse world inspired by the Greek myths of Kassandra and Achilles from internationally best-selling author Jocelyn Montana. The last citadel has fallen. The Warlord now rules. But he has one last conquest left …... -
![Ghost of an Image by Pandora Pine]()
Ghost of an Image by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA long-held family secret is coming for Copeland Forbes. With a vengeance. Still aching at the loss of countless family artifacts after his mother’s death a decade ago, Cope is shocked to see one of them, the mysterious Orpheus Box—along with a sepia photograph of two men, one a dead ringer for Cope—as the prized feature of an exhibit on Victorian Spirit Photography... -
![Warrior of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis]()
Warrior of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
Warrior of the Drowned Empire is the highly-anticipated fourth book in a sensational romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Danielle L. Jensen, and Rebecca Yarros. The Guardians have returned. As Moriel's reincarnation nears, Lyr is determined to fulfil her harness the power of the red shard and defeat him... -
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![Temptation on the Warfront by alizarincrims0n]()
Temptation on the Warfront by alizarincrims0n
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationships: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy, Implied Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley. --------------------------------------------------. Draco Malfoy is forced into hiding with the Golden Trio and dragged into their search for horcruxes. What ensues is a journey of redemption, unexpected friendships and an unwanted, turbulent romance with Harry Potter. -
![Traitor of Redwinter by Ed McDonald]()
Traitor of Redwinter by Ed McDonald
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 ratingsDiscover 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... -
![Deeper into the Woods by Pia Foxhall]()
Deeper into the Woods by Pia Foxhall
Once, in the realm of the fae, a Seelie War General - Gwyn ap Nudd - committed a terrible crime, and went to the most unlikely of places for assistance; the home of an Unseelie waterhorse he’d never met before, for a most unconventional form of healing. Words:40414 complete. -
![The Gods' Games Book One by Quil Carter]()
The Gods' Games Book One by Quil Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings(Gay Dark Fantasy). When Erick disappeared it wasn’t that big of a surprise. Ben’s drug-addicted, lowlife brother was always pissing off dangerous people, so it was easy to assume he’d made the wrong person mad. Sure it sucked, but Ben got over it... -
![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 ratingsI 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... -
![Chronicles of Blood Series: Books 1-4 by Crea Reitan]()
Chronicles of Blood Series: Books 1-4 by Crea Reitan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMal is a Fixer, a child raised and trained to “fix” broken fairy tales by an organization the Fixers refer to as DeadEnd. Because, once you enter a fairy tale, there’s no getting out. Mal has been assigned Wonderland. You know Wonderland, the place Alice visited as a child. Wonderland, with a Mad Hatter and a Cheshire Cat... -
![The Dark Defiles by Richard K. Morgan, Ричард Морган]()
The Dark Defiles by Richard K. Morgan, Ричард Морган
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 . .. -
![The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis]()
The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis
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 Mistress & The Renowned by Alexis Rune, Jeanette Rose]()
The Mistress & The Renowned by Alexis Rune, Jeanette Rose
God of the Dead. King of the Underworld. The Unseen. The Renowned…. Trapped. One moment, Hades was next to Persephone, having finally claimed her as his queen. The next, he knows only true void, and roots burrowing into his body, feeding from his power and essence. Every ounce of his abilities is used to keep the roots from taking everything, leaving him a broken shell. The King of the Dead... -
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![Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse]()
Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse
There are no tides more treacherous than those of the heart. —Teek saying. The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God’s eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent. The Meridian: a land where magic has been codified and the worship of gods suppressed... -
![Reign of Betrayal: The Prince and the Prisoner Series by Amber Bowe]()
Reign of Betrayal: The Prince and the Prisoner Series by Amber Bowe
A Dark Romantasy! Enemies to lovers. Tantalizing slow burn. Forbidden lovers. Packed full of banter and yearning. Found family. Toucher her and die, gruesomely. One bed. Traumatized shadow daddy. Strong and vengeful FMC. A cursed kingdom. Spice. This book has some dark themes so please check trigger warnings...Categorized as:
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![The Iron Ghost by Jen Williams]()
The Iron Ghost by Jen Williams
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... -
![Chasing Never by T.A. Lawrence]()
Chasing Never by T.A. Lawrence
Just one more bargain. Since childhood, Wendy Darling’s fate has been ruled by Mating Marks and fae bargains. Now, one last bargain with a Fate has gained Nolan Astor’s freedom. But when the cost turns out to be far greater than Wendy anticipated, both she and Astor must answer one... -
![The Other Side by C. Hebert]()
The Other Side by C. Hebert
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDo we have a deal? We are warned as children not to play with fire for fear of being burned. But what if that very fire belonged to the goddess of the underworld? And what if she, the keeper of souls, offered you everything you desire? All in exchange for a single favor... -
![Cunning as a Trickster by Kendra Moreno]()
Cunning as a Trickster by Kendra Moreno
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...Categorized as:
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![Blood Moon Sanctum by Zian Schafer]()
Blood Moon Sanctum by Zian Schafer
‘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...Categorized as:
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![The Dark Defiles by Richard K. Morgan]()
The Dark Defiles by Richard K. Morgan
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe 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 . .. -
![When Kingdoms Fall by Callie Dahl]()
When Kingdoms Fall by Callie Dahl
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 ratingsThe 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. com. -
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![The Cold Commands by Richard K. Morgan]()
The Cold Commands by Richard K. Morgan
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe otherworldly Kiriath once used their advanced technology to save the world from the dark magic of the Aldrain, only to depart as mysteriously as they arrived. Now one of the Kiriath’s uncanny machines has fallen from orbit, with a message that humanity once more faces a grave danger: the Ilwrack Changeling, a boy raised to manhood in the ghostly realm of the Gray Places... -
![The Faerie Throne by Belle Manuel]()
The Faerie Throne by Belle Manuel
Raised with her brother by a brutal faerie warrior, Liserli Vaelus has grown bored of her small village life—and bored of the small village romance she has let herself enjoy. When she breaks the law to go to Shyal, the bustling faerie city full of magic, Liserli has to face the consequences. She must serve the faerie court, and its three princes, one of whom is intent on tormenting her... -
![Throne of Air and Darkness by Emberly Ash]()
Throne of Air and Darkness by Emberly Ash
Down, down, down. I am being pulled away, pulled apart, ripped at the very seams of my being. But a voice in the darkness, a name in the bitter cold air, pulls me back. .. She was never meant to be queen. But Veyka Pendragon sits the throne nonetheless, High Queen of Annwyn, Protector of the faerie realm...Categorized as:
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![The Adversary by Erin M. Evans]()
The Adversary by Erin M. Evans
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn 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... -
![Curse of the Sun and Stars by Zara Storm]()
Curse of the Sun and Stars by Zara Storm
For fans of Raven Kennedy, Carissa Broadbent, and Stacia Stark, this spicy, enemies-to-lovers romantasy will ensnare your heart and leave you craving more…. Powerless, alone and on the run—her only hope is a ruthless fae prince…. Moments away from being captured and returned to a prison where she is hunted by her own guard, Ana strikes a desperate bargain... -
![A Dance With Fire by Aleera Anaya Ceres]()
A Dance With Fire by Aleera Anaya Ceres
Shula Azzarh is Fae…. …in a world where it’s illegal to be. Working at Piriguini’s Circus keeps her hidden in plain sight, but when a vicious accident exposes the truth of what she is, her safe game of hiding comes to an end. Taken by the emperor’s soldiers, Shula is forced into the hands of a mysterious Brotherhood, a group of humans hell-bent on eradicating her race completely...
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