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  • Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur

    Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur

    Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    The thrilling, heartfelt finale to the New York Times bestselling Hooky series, based on the beloved WEBTOON comic. Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king—and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian—Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and their friends, before darkness prevails...
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    witches  magic  fantasy  young adult  queer  dark  high fantasy  humor
  • The Rebel Mages by Laurie Forest

    The Rebel Mages by Laurie Forest

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Journey to the magical world of Erthia in these two exciting prequels to The Black WitchWandfastedTwenty years before Elloren Gardner enrolled at the illustrious Verpax University, Erthia was rent asunder during the devastating Realm War...
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  • The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen

    The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 36 ratings
    Kings become outcasts and lovers become foes in The Faithless Hawk, the thrilling sequel to Margaret Owen's The Merciful Crow.As the new chieftain of the Crows, Fie knows better than to expect a royal to keep his word. Still she’s hopeful that Prince Jasimir will fulfill his oath to protect her fellow Crows...
  • Crown of Nightmares by Sylvia Mercedes

    Crown of Nightmares by Sylvia Mercedes

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Who will live?Who will die?Who will be changed . . . forever?Separated from the Evanderians, Ayleth finds herself alone in the malevolent Witchwood.Or perhaps not entirely alone . . .Confronted with the reality of her living grandmother, Ayleth soon learns that the horrors once ascribed to Dread Odile’s name and legend may not be entirely true...
  • Dance of Souls by Sylvia Mercedes

    Dance of Souls by Sylvia Mercedes

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    Venatrix Ayleth made a vow of loyalty to her Holy Order.But is the Order loyal to Ayleth?Still recovering from her deadly encounter with the Phantomwitch, Ayleth finds herself the unwilling guest of the Golden Prince, forced to enjoy his hospitality . . . and the not-so-gentle ministrations of Venator Fendrel du Glaive.There’s something strange about Fendrel...
  • The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo

    The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 46 ratings
    There was a time when the woods near Duva ate girls…or so the story goes. But it's just possible that the danger may be a little bit closer to home. This story is a companion folk tale to Leigh Bardugo's debut novel, Shadow and Bone.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied...
  • Wicked Thirst by Megan Montero

    Wicked Thirst by Megan Montero

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    His power will end…He is a monster and it’s all my fault. I heard whispers of a curse, but I didn’t want to believe it was true . . . I was wrong.I’ve loved Grayson Shade from the day we met and now that love has doomed him to death. He tried to warn me, he tried to protect himself but I wouldn't let him. If he'd only told me the truth, I would've let him go...
  • Bound by Mark Lawrence

    Bound by Mark Lawrence

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    This is a 16,000 word short story, primarily featuring Nona, Ara, Kettle, Regol. It should be read between Grey Sister and Holy Sister. Again, I stress SHORT STORY...
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    magic  witches  fantasy  high fantasy  young adult  f-f  mystery  dark
  • Of Earth and Air by Cameo Renae

    Of Earth and Air by Cameo Renae

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Prince Roehl holds Calla’s fragile heart in his cruel hands. In a wicked twist of fate, Roehl captures the two men Calla loves most. By his command, she will come to him in Aquaris... or both will be put to death. It may be a fatal mistake, but that’s the risk Calla is willing to make when she leaves her friends behind and races through the Argent Sea...
  • Of Fire and Water by Cameo Renae

    Of Fire and Water by Cameo Renae

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Calla escaped Morbeth only to find herself fighting for her life once more. Incendia seemed the perfect sanctuary of escape. The stories told of the mystical island claim all inhabitants were annihilated. Those tragic tales . . . were lies.Desperate to keep their truth hidden, the islanders take Calla and her friends prisoner...
  • Find Me Their Bones by Sara Wolf

    Find Me Their Bones by Sara Wolf

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 37 ratings
    No one can save her.In order to protect Prince Lucien d’Malvane’s heart, Zera had to betray him. Now, he hates the sight of her. Trapped in Cavanos as a prisoner of the king, she awaits the inevitable moment her witch severs their magical connection and finally ends her life.But fate isn't ready to give her up just yet...
  • Circus of the Dead Book #2 by Kimberly Loth

    Circus of the Dead Book #2 by Kimberly Loth

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    ***Book Description will be uploaded after Book 1...
  • Of Secrets and Slippers by Chanda Hahn

    Of Secrets and Slippers by Chanda Hahn

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 19 ratings
    A haunting songA deadly danceAn explosive finaleAllemar may be dead, but his cause festers in the dark. Strange beasts stalk the night as haunting music corrupts the fog. When morning comes, nothing but dust remains. Rumors are quick to spread, with many speculating that Allemar had a son … and the evil sorcerer’s heir wants blood...
  • The Last Hope by Marcus Lee

    The Last Hope by Marcus Lee

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Against incredible odds, Malina has not only become a Chosen but has found friendship, love, and a home in the Mountain of Souls.Yet, despite the rewards, this journey has taken a heavy toll. Plagued by remorse and with her conscience stained by the many lives she's taken, Malina's growing doubts give rise to difficult questions...
  • A Tangle of Fate by Casey L. Bond

    A Tangle of Fate by Casey L. Bond

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A Tangle of Fate Two Hearts. One Curse. Once upon a time, in anger and desperation, a witch cursed Fate. It was not without consequence… “Some things once damaged, cannot be made whole again. I fear I am one of those things.”Cursed at birth, Mirren has grown up watching her loved ones suffer with worry, wondering when Death will come for her...
  • Inferno by Kat Ross

    Inferno by Kat Ross

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    In the last volume of the Fourth Talisman series, the worlds of the living and the dead collide in a final confrontation that will leave Nocturne and Solis forever changed…. Three talismans adrift. Two mad kings. One poisonous crown. As dark forces gather at the Rock of Ariamazes in Samarqand, Nazafareen discovers that there are worse places than the afterlife...
  • The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig

    The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    Drawing on the Grimm Brothers’ dark fairytale, “Godfather Death,” this new novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows is a sweeping, fantastical saga of actions and consequences...
  • Dark Fae Freed by Heather Renee

    Dark Fae Freed by Heather Renee

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I had one job—kill the king, and I failed.I’d once thought ending King Zephyr’s reign would be enough for me to move beyond my past, but the longer I’m within the fae realm, the more I realize nothing is as simple as I’d hoped.My first attempt to take down the castle might have been unsuccessful, but I refuse to accept defeat. The only problem..
  • Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower by Tamsyn Muir

    Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower by Tamsyn Muir

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 36 ratings
    When the witch built the forty-flight tower, she made very sure to do the whole thing properly. Each flight contains a dreadful monster, ranging from a diamond-scaled dragon to a pack of slavering goblins. Should a prince battle his way to the top, he will be rewarded with a golden sword—and the lovely Princess Floralinda...
  • Songs of the Wicked by C.A. Farran

    Songs of the Wicked by C.A. Farran

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Fear is not my master. I will never submit. A grave threat looms over the mortal world. The veil that separates the realms has weakened over time, and monsters-Undesirables-claw their way out of the Netherworld to torment the living. What once dwelled in whispered stories now stalks the shadows. The only guard against chaos is balance...
  • The Bonds That Break Us by Erin Mainord

    The Bonds That Break Us by Erin Mainord

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The sequel to The Blood That Binds Us, releasing early 2024. Cover, synopsis, art, and release date reveal will be shared on my Instagram very soon...
  • Bad Beauty by Anita Valle

    Bad Beauty by Anita Valle

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Three years under a sleeping curse. Unbelievable. Woke up to a ruined kingdom, a ruined life. I know exactly who did this. And I will rip out her hair by the roots.Now I’ve got a horrible Beast to deal with. A nasty witch in the Wood. And a man who still won’t admit he loves me...
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    magic  fantasy  young adult  dark  paranormal  length-long
  • The Gods of Men by Barbara Kloss

    The Gods of Men by Barbara Kloss

    Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    Sable hated the gods. She hated what men did in their name.Magic is forbidden throughout the Five Provinces; those born with it are hunted and killed. Sable doesn’t know her music holds power over souls—not until, at age nine, she plays her flute before the desert court and accidentally stops her baby sister’s heart, killing her...
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    magic  fantasy  young adult  dark  paranormal  length-long
  • Feast of Fates by Christian A. Brown

    Feast of Fates by Christian A. Brown

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Morigan lives a quiet life as the handmaiden to a fatherly old sorcerer named Thackery. But when she crosses paths with Caenith, a not wholly mortal man, her world changes forever. Their meeting sparks long buried magical powers deep within Morigan...
    Categorized as:
    magic  fantasy  paranormal  young adult  horror  dark
  • The Secret Gift by Bethany Atazadeh

    The Secret Gift by Bethany Atazadeh

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Jezebel's newfound shapeshifting gift breaks every rule in Jinn. She’s forced to keep it secret or risk having her ability severed, stolen from her completely. Despite the danger, part of her is desperate to embrace her power...
  • Hunted by Quinn Blackbird

    Hunted by Quinn Blackbird

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    HUNTEDA dark re-telling of the old tale, where Red Riding Hood isn't so little, and mightn't be so good after all.The villagers call her Red.It's the colour of her lips, her cloak, and the blood that stains her when she returns from the woods. The villagers call her Red for many reasons, but most of all, they're too afraid to call her what she really is. Witch...
  • Reaper of Souls by Rena Barron

    Reaper of Souls by Rena Barron

    Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    A prince repelled by magic. A king bent on revenge. A witchdoctor who does not walk alone. Brimming with dark magic, high stakes, and serpentine twists, the second book in Rena Barron’s thrilling YA fantasy saga is perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi...
  • Blessedly Bound: A Witchy Paranormal Fantasy by Lucretia Stanhope

    Blessedly Bound: A Witchy Paranormal Fantasy by Lucretia Stanhope

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Gwen Hensley finds herself pulled into something life altering when she inherits a sprawling manor from a grandmother she never knew. As a witch, she uses her gift of sight to experience her grandmother die in a brutal execution by flames. The vision is only the catalyst that tosses her into a mystery involving a killer with psychopathic tendencies and a vitriol for witches...
  • The Path of Thorns (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter, Angela Slatter

    The Path of Thorns (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter, Angela Slatter

    Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    Alone in the world, Asher Todd travels to the remote estate of Morwood Grange to become governess to three small children. Her sole possessions comprise a sea chest and a large carpet bag she hangs onto for dear life. She finds a fine old home, its inhabitants proud of their lineage and impeccable reputation, and a small village nearby...
  • We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim

    We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim

    Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Frankenstein meets Indian mythology in this twisty, darkly atmospheric fantasy where the horror is not the monsters you face but the ones you create.After her sister Lasya’s sudden death, Kajal vows to do whatever it takes to bring her back. No cost is too great, even if it means preventing Lasya’s soul from joining the cycle of reincarnation...
  • Beneath the Keep by Erika Johansen

    Beneath the Keep by Erika Johansen

    Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    The story of a decadent kingdom descended into darkness, alliances forged under fire, and a battle over a prophecy that will change the course of history.The Tearling has reverted to feudalism, a far cry from the utopia it was founded to be...
  • The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt

    The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    New York Times Bestseller Jasmine Walt is back with a brand-new vampire-witch fantasy series, set in a dark world filled with celestial magic, deadly alliances, and forbidden romance... Kitana Nightshade is the most powerful witch in Valentaera...
  • Ebonwilde by Crystal Smith

    Ebonwilde by Crystal Smith

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Get ready to be swept away, seduced, and swindled in the wickedly vicious third and final installment in the Bloodleaf series that Laura Sebastian called “enchanting, visceral, and twisty.”Welcome to Ebonwilde. Come and find me. Aurelia’s last words haunted Zan...
  • Master of Souls by Rena Barron

    Master of Souls by Rena Barron

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A king with a score to settle.A demon driven to rebel.A girl who holds the power of the gods.Arrah has paid many prices in her battle against the Demon King. Now, she must decipher the legacy of her past and weave an uneasy alliance between her beloved Rudjek, the Demon King, and the remaining orishas, hoping to restore peace to all their worlds...
    Categorized as:
    magic  fantasy  young adult  dark  paranormal  length-long
  • Fyrebirds by Kate J. Armstrong

    Fyrebirds by Kate J. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    With tensions rising and their powers no longer a secret, the Nightbirds must decide for whom and for what they are willing to fight, and how far they will go in the spellbinding sequel to the international bestseller Nightbirds.The Nightbirds were once their city’s best-kept secret, but now the secret’s out. What’s more, they can do magic no one has seen in centuries...
  • Vicious Vows by Nicole Conway

    Vicious Vows by Nicole Conway

    Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Josie Barton is a force to be reckoned with. After defeating the infamous Unseelie Lord, Fir Darrig, and joining the fight to bring peace to the divided faerie courts, her life has only grown more complicated...
  • Greythorne by Crystal Smith

    Greythorne by Crystal Smith

    Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 22 ratings
    Princess Aurelia’s life is turned upside down when the kingdom she thought she saved turns to ruin, a loved one is tragically killed in a shipwreck, and her home country refuses to respect her brother’s legitimate claim to the throne...
  • A Crown of Talons by Katharine Corr, Elizabeth Corr

    A Crown of Talons by Katharine Corr, Elizabeth Corr

    Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Three months after Aderyn's coronation the court is celebrating the Solstice, but Aderyn is preoccupied by Lucien's continuing hostility. The celebrations are interrupted by the arrival of nobles who have escaped from the neighbouring country of Celonia - the flightless have risen up and overthrown their rulers. The world is changing...
  • Ember and Stone by Megan O'Russell

    Ember and Stone by Megan O'Russell

    Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Ena never hoped for a peaceful life. She never dreamt she’d become a killer either.★★★★★ - “The story is as good as Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, or Song of Ice and Fire…Ena is a surprisingly inspirational creature and she will keep you turning the pages.”★★★★★ - “An amazing book! …fast paced and perfect for SJM lovers.”★★★★★ - “OMG. This book was absolutely brilliant. Fantastic...
  • Sneaky Snow White by Anita Valle

    Sneaky Snow White by Anita Valle

    Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Cinderella killed my father.She thinks she can do anything because she’s the Evil Queen. And my stepmother. The only thing she truly loves is her Demon Mirror. But the more she gazes into that thing, the crazier she becomes.But I am no longer a child. I won’t allow the Evil Queen to poison my heart and my home. Although my skin is white as snow, my soul is far from pure...
  • Black Unicorn by Tanith Lee

    Black Unicorn by Tanith Lee

    Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    Nobody knew where it had come from, or what it wanted. Not even Jaive, the sorceress, could fathom the mystery of the fabled beast. But Tanaquil, Jaive's completely unmagical daughter, understood it at once. She knew why the unicorn was there: It had come for her. It needed her. Tanaquil was amazed because she was the girl with no talent for magic...
  • Golden Crown by M. Lynn

    Golden Crown by M. Lynn

    Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    No longer only a warrior. Not just a queen. Persinette Basile has a new purpose. The chains she’s carried since the curse began are gone, replaced by a crown. But freedom can’t exist while enemies surround Bela on all sides. La Dame lurks on the border in Dracon, waiting for her revenge. In Gaule, magic folk are hunted and punished for their Belaen heritage...
  • Darkhaven by A.F.E. Smith

    Darkhaven by A.F.E. Smith

    Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Ayla Nightshade never wanted to rule Darkhaven. But her half-brother Myrren – true heir to the throne – hasn’t inherited their family gift, forcing her to take his place.When this gift leads to Ayla being accused of killing her father, Myrren is the only one to believe her innocent...
  • Dancers of the Dawn by Zulekhá Afzal

    Dancers of the Dawn by Zulekhá Afzal

    Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Deep in the desert a storm is brewing. The first in a slow burning YA romantasy.Under the blazing sun, an elite troupe of dancers are trained to harness their magic. They are the queen’s most formidable assassins. Aasira has one of the rarest talents – for she is a flame-wielder. Feared by all and envied by some, she uses her power to execute enemies of the crown...
  • The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen

    The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen

    Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 47 ratings
    A future chieftain.Fie abides by one rule: look after your own. Her Crow caste of undertakers and mercy-killers takes more abuse than coin, but when they’re called to collect royal dead, she’s hoping they’ll find the payout of a lifetime.A fugitive prince.When Crown Prince Jasimir turns out to have faked his death, Fie’s ready to cut her losses—and perhaps his throat...
  • The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo

    The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo

    Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars
    · 61 ratings
    Before he ruled Ravka, before he was the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy with an extraordinary gift. In this prequel story to the New York Times-bestselling Grisha Trilogy, Leigh Bardugo takes us into Ravka's mysterious past, when Grisha lived as fugitives and the Darkling took his first steps on the path to power...
  • The Young Queens by Kendare Blake

    The Young Queens by Kendare Blake

    Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    Three black witches, born to a descending queen. One would rise to become queen in her place. Perhaps the strongest of the three. Perhaps the cleverest. Or perhaps it would be the girl born under the best shield of luck.Katharine, Arsinoe and Mirabella - three young queens born to fulfil their destiny - to fight to the death to win the crown...
  • The Women's War by Jenna Glass

    The Women's War by Jenna Glass

    Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    In a feminist fantasy epic, a revolutionary spell gives women the ability to control their own fertility—with consequences that rock their patriarchal society to its core.“A compulsive read, riveting characters, life-or-death stakes . . . a smashing book!”—Tamora PierceWhen a nobleman’s first duty is to produce a male heir, women are treated like possessions and bargaining chips...
  • Autumn of the Grimoire by J.L. Vampa

    Autumn of the Grimoire by J.L. Vampa

    Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    Some witches cast spells. Others slay kings.A mysterious Grimoire. A marriage full of dark secrets. A History sculpted by a quartet of ancient Sister witches.For three hundred years, Sister Autumn has incited wars, burnt villages, killed kings, and released plagues at the bidding of the Grimoire. Meanwhile, her Sister Winter, Sister Spring, and Sister Summer have brought forth only peace...
  • Princess of Souls by Alexandra Christo

    Princess of Souls by Alexandra Christo

    Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 37 ratings
    From the author of To Kill a Kingdom comes Princess of Souls, a Rapunzel-inspired YA fantasy romance about a teen witch groomed to steal souls for an immortal king and the reckless, rebellious boy to whom her fate is tied.For sixteen years, Selestra Somniatis has been trapped in a castle on the Floating Mountain, preparing to take her mother’s place as King Seryth’s right hand...
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