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Wintertide by Michael J. Sullivan
A FORCED WEDDING. A DOUBLE EXECUTION. TWO THIEVES HAVE OTHER PLANS.The New Empire intends to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a day that will never be forgotten. On the high holiday of Wintertide, they plan to execute two traitors (Degan Gaunt and the Witch of Melengar) as well as force the Empress into a marriage of their own design...Categorized as:
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![The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard]()
The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard
An impulsive word can start a war.A timely word can stop one.A simple act of friendship can change the course of history.Cliopher Mdang is the personal secretary of the Last Emperor of Astandalas, the Lord of Rising Stars, the Lord Magus of Zunidh, the Sun-on-Earth, the god.He has spent more time with the Emperor of Astandalas than any other person.He has never once touched his lord... -
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![The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare]()
The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
In the epic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Sword Catcher, praised by George R. R. Martin as “everything I look for in fantasy,” Lin and Kel must chart a perilous course between love and lies. Kel Saren, body double to Conor, crown prince of the dazzling city of Castellane, is caught between two worlds...Categorized as:
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Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
Elantris was the capital of Arelon: gigantic, beautiful, literally radiant, filled with benevolent beings who used their powerful magical abilities for the benefit of all. Yet each of these demigods was once an ordinary person until touched by the mysterious transforming power of the Shaod. Ten years ago, without warning, the magic failed... -
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![The Death of Dulgath by Michael J. Sullivan]()
The Death of Dulgath by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsThree times they tried to kill her. Then a professional was hired. So was Riyria.When the last member of the oldest noble family in Avryn is targeted for assassination, Riyria is hired to foil the plot. Three years have passed since the war-weary mercenary Hadrian and the cynical ex-assassin Royce joined forces to start life as rogues-for-hire... -
![Vows & Ruins by Helen Scheuerer]()
Vows & Ruins by Helen Scheuerer
Against all odds, Althea Zoltaire emerged from her trials as a champion. Now, she must train even harder and prepare herself to become a true warrior of Thezmarr.But Thea’s world is turned upside down as she struggles to navigate her newfound magic and uncover the secrets of her past...Categorized as:
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![Penric’s Mission by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Penric’s Mission by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn his 30th year, Penric fell in love with light.Learned Penric, a sorcerer and divine of the Bastard's Order, travels across the sea to sunlit Cedonia on his first covert diplomatic mission, to attempt to secure the services of a disaffected Cedonian general for the Duke of Adria. However, nothing is as it seems... -
![At the Feet of the Sun by Victoria Goddard]()
At the Feet of the Sun by Victoria Goddard
Cliopher Mdang has been appointed Viceroy of Zunidh by his beloved Radiancy, the Last Emperor, who has now left him behind in the Palace to safeguard the world during his absence on a quest to find an appropriately magical heir...Categorized as:
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![The Emerald Storm by Michael J. Sullivan]()
The Emerald Storm by Michael J. Sullivan
A MESSAGE IS INTERCEPTED. A SINISTER PLAN LAUNCHED. TWO THIEVES STAND IN THE WAY.Ex-mercenary Hadrian Blackwater sets course on a high seas adventure to find the lost Heir of Novron. His only hope lies in confronting the ruthless and cunning Merrick Marius. Fearing Hadrian is not up to the challenge, Royce Melborn joins his ex-partner for one last mission... -
![Diplomats and Fugitives by Lindsay Buroker]()
Diplomats and Fugitives by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsEven though Basilard is the official Mangdorian ambassador to the Turgonian Republic, he still isn’t fully trusted by his pacifist people. After he was enslaved and forced to entertain spectators in pit fights that left him scarred and mute, his kin turned their backs on him, condemning him for choosing violence... -
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White Wolf by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsThe start of a gripping new series in the tradition of The Drenai TalesSkilgannon the Damned had vanished from the pages of history. Following the terrible triumph at Perapolis, the General had taken the legendary Swords of Night and Day and ridden from the lands of Naashan. No-one knew where he had gone, and the assassins sent by the Witch Queen could find no trace of his passing... -
![When We Were Dancing by Auryn Hadley]()
When We Were Dancing by Auryn Hadley
They called her the Gladiator Queen, the first female heir to the throne of Norihame. Leyli never wanted this, but her cousin's scheming left no other option. He'd killed her brother, trying to claim the throne for himself, and sold her off to be a gladiator, hoping to get rid of her. It didn't work... -
![Paladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Paladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold
One of the most honored authors in the field of fantasy and science fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold transports us once more to a dark and troubled land and embroils us in a desperate struggle to preserve the endangered souls of a realm. Three years have passed since the widowed Dowager Royina Ista found release from the curse of madness that kept her imprisoned in her family's castle of Valenda... -
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By the Sword by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsGranddaughter of the sorceress Kethry, daughter of a noble house, Kerowyn had been forced to run the family keep since her mother's untimely death. Yet now at last her brother was preparing to wed, and when his bride became the lady of the keep, Kerowyn could return to her true enjoyments - training horses and hunting... -
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![Penric's Fox by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Penric's Fox by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsSome eight months after the events of Penric and the Shaman, Learned Penric, sorcerer and scholar, travels to Easthome, the capital of the Weald. There he again meets his friends Shaman Inglis and Locator Oswyl... -
![Tuyo by Rachel Neumeier]()
Tuyo by Rachel Neumeier
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRaised a warrior in the harsh winter country, Ryo inGara has always been willing to die for his family and his tribe. When war erupts against the summer country, the prospect of death in battle seems imminent. But when his warleader leaves Ryo as a sacrifice -- a tuyo -- to die at the hands of their enemies, he faces a fate he never imagined... -
![Medair by Andrea K. Höst]()
Medair by Andrea K. Höst
The complete epic fantasy "Medair" duology, containing the Aurealis Awards finalist "The Silence of Medair" and the heart-rending conclusion "Voice of the Lost". Time stole Victory. Medair an Rynstar returned too late to drive back the Ibisian invasion. Centuries too late... -
![Tea You at the Altar by Rebecca Thorne]()
Tea You at the Altar by Rebecca Thorne
The Princess Bride meets Bookshops and Bonedust in the third book of the Tomes & Tea series, where our favorite lesbian pirates must navigate the ultimate maelstrom—their own wedding!Kianthe and Reyna are ready to finally walk down the aisle—in just seven days, their wedding of a wifetime will be a reality. There's loads to do—but like all best laid plans, everything seems to be going awry... -
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Solstice Day Gifts by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAfter a year full of adventure, intrigue, and tragedy, Sicarius agrees to spend Solstice Day on a tropical island with Amaranthe, resting and relaxing far away from the chaos of the new republic. But there are a couple of problems. First off, the island is riddled with old wanted posters of Sicarius, along with countless people who would like to collect the bounty. Second..Categorized as:
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Scourged by Tay Rose
Those who burn the brightest, fall the hardest.Mariah Salis, Queen Apparent of Onita, has been betrayed by the one person she thought she could trust the most. Now a prisoner of the ruthless royals, she clings to the tattered threads of her soul as her hope wanes with each passing day. Back in the capital of Verith, Mariah’s friends and Armature search desperately for their missing queen... -
![House of Darakai by K.L. Kolarich]()
House of Darakai by K.L. Kolarich
BEHIND THE MASK OF WAR AND VALOR, BETRAYAL REIGNS WHERE IT BLEEDS…Orynthia’s young king grievously takes his throne in the wake of regicide. From the city’s underbelly, unrest brews for the cross-caste convicted, while the haidrens hastily depart Bastiion to embark on the coronation tour for the realm’s new sovereign: Dmitri Korbin Thoarne... -
![Naamah's Kiss by Jacqueline Carey]()
Naamah's Kiss by Jacqueline Carey
Once there were great magicians born to the Maghuin Dhonn, the folk of the Brown Bear, the oldest tribe in Alba. But generations ago, the greatest of them all broke a sacred oath sworn in the name of all his people. Now only small gifts remain to them. Through her lineage, Moirin possesses such gifts - the ability to summon the twilight and conceal herself, and the skill to coax plants to grow... -
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버려진 나의 최애를 위하여 [Beoryeojin Na-eui Choeaereul Wihayeo] by Seonyu Kim, 김선유
N차 정주행을 했을 정도로 좋아한 로판 소설에 빙의했다.평민이지만 돈 많은 평민의 몸에 빙의한 덕분에,나는 몰락 귀족의 신분을 사 귀족가의 연회를 다니며 원작 속 인물들의 로맨스를 관전했다.그렇게 엔딩까지 보고 현실로 돌아가나 싶었는데…….웬걸, 엔딩 후에도 빙의에서 풀려나지 않고 원작 속에서의 인생을 살게 되었다.그러다 보니 알고 싶지 않은 비하인드 이야기까지 알게 되어 버렸다.내 최애인 서브남 카엘루스가 죽어 버린 것이다.그가 없는 원작 속에서 피폐하게 살아가던 나는 결국 병이 들어 죽음을 맞이했다.이제 현실로 돌아가나 싶더니, 무슨 운명의 장난인지 하루아침에 소설 엔딩 직후로 회귀했다...Categorized as:
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![Godkiller by Hannah Kaner]()
Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
USA Today Bestseller! "A richly rendered world . . . Kaner writes action that's both fun and intelligible . . . If "The Last of Us" didn't slake your thirst for stories of a grizzled fighter taking a tough kid on the road, then Godkiller should be your jam.” — The Washington Post “ Godkiller will have you in its grasp from the first pages. . . An extraordinary journey... -
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![The Fallout by Everythursday]()
The Fallout by Everythursday
When does redemption begin? She likes to believe it is at the top of a tower, when a boy lowers his wand, his power, his control, his future in the ranks he had been promised and walks away to never be the same again.The question for Draco Malfoy, of course, was when it ended... -
![The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril returns to the noble household he once served as page and is named secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule... -
![Suelen by Rachel Neumeier]()
Suelen by Rachel Neumeier
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis short novel is set directly after the events of Tuyo.Following the great battle in the winter country, a handful of surviving Lau, too badly wounded to travel, were left to the care of Ugaro tribesmen... -
![The Shift of the Tide by Jeffe Kennedy]()
The Shift of the Tide by Jeffe Kennedy
A QUICKSILVER HEART Released from the grip of a tyrant, the Twelve Kingdoms have thrown all that touch them into chaos. As the borders open, new enemies emerge to vie for their hard-won power—and old deceptions crumble under the strain… The most talented shapeshifter of her generation, Zynda has one love in her life: freedom... -
![House of Boreal by K.L. Kolarich]()
House of Boreal by K.L. Kolarich
BEHIND THE MASK OF TRUTH AND HONOR, LIES SOW A CORRUPTED CREED... Hunted and horrified, the Quadren escapes to the mist-choked House of Boreal—a remote highland citadel shrouded by harrowing tales of the occult. Meanwhile, mortal lies flood the crown city and propaganda plagues the streets. Insurgents infiltrate Bastiion, each lobbying for the vacant throne... -
![Poison Genius Consort by 芥沫 (Jie Mo)]()
Poison Genius Consort by 芥沫 (Jie Mo)
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEasily cowed and bullied, she was the useless, ugly woman with no talent in medical skills. Supported by millions, he was Tianning’s most respected duke with the power to move all under Heaven. On their wedding day the bridal sedan was carried to the front doors, but the Duke of Qin’s gates were shut tight.They told her, ‘Come back tomorrow... -
![A Vow of Embers by Sariah Wilson]()
A Vow of Embers by Sariah Wilson
A princess’s forced marriage to a dangerously seductive prince becomes a life-and-death alliance in an exhilarating adventure by Sariah Wilson, the USA Today bestselling author of A Tribute of Fire.Lia is always prepared for battle, but being blackmailed into marriage by Prince Alexandros is a challenge too far. She has no choice. He’s holding her sister hostage to force her hand...Categorized as:
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![Bones of the Fair by Andrea K. Höst]()
Bones of the Fair by Andrea K. Höst
Darest stands on the verge of a Golden Age. The revival of the Rathen line and a blood price won from the Fair has drawn a flood of visitors eager to snatch their share of changing fortune – or at least one of the fabulous prizes offered at the Spring Festival. Among those coaxed back to the once-failing kingdom is Gentian Calder, daughter of Shapers... -
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The Sorceress Transcendent by Casey Blair
When Varius, the greatest general of the Aurelian Empire, is forced to flee his homeland, there's only one person he can turn to.A powerful sorceress and once his most deadly enemy, Theira is the only combatant who's ever escaped the war between their peoples... -
![The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart]()
The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Bone Shard Daughter was hailed as "one of the best debut fantasy novels of the year" (BuzzFeed News). Now, Andrea Stewart brings us the final book in this unmissable, action-packed, magic-laced epic fantasy trilogy, The Bone Shard War. Lin Sukai has won her first victory as Emperor, but the future of the Phoenix Empire hangs in the balance – and Lin is dangerously short of allies... -
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![A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy Vol.1 by syuu, Kashi Kamitoma]()
A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy Vol.1 by syuu, Kashi Kamitoma
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“We demanded reparations, not a bride.”Pressed into marrying a general of the enemy nation, she would find only her future husband’s rejection and a cold reception in her new homeland…As the daughter of a powerful marquess in a small, prosperous nation, Bertine was raised with all the privileges and expectations befitting her station...Categorized as:
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![The Assassin's Bride: A Fantasy Romance Tale by Beth Alvarez]()
The Assassin's Bride: A Fantasy Romance Tale by Beth Alvarez
A meeting with the king was supposed to fix the trouble Thea's family left behind.Instead, she witnessed his death.As the one person granted entry to the throne room, she's now implicated in his murder. The assassin who killed him can help her escape the gallows... for a price.After all, Thea's no simple seamstress...Categorized as:
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![The Archer & The Flame by Marie Violet]()
The Archer & The Flame by Marie Violet
When duty meets desire, which will prevail?Willow Duskril is a determined scout, hunting down information to rise through the ranks of the secretive Night Ravens. Her latest mission, tracking down a hidden informant, is the chance she’s been waiting for. But success won’t come easily, and Willow will need every skill she’s trained in... -
![The Secrets of Jane: Reborn by Charlotte Mallory]()
The Secrets of Jane: Reborn by Charlotte Mallory
"No one will hurt her without suffering. Not anymore. Not with me in her shadow." -- Soren...I’m being hunted.The pursuer is more terrifying than I ever imagined.Those in my life want to keep me safe; alive. But I’m capable in my own right, and I will do anything to protect them. Once Soren discovers my plan that’s concocted by a witch we all detest... he will despise it...Categorized as:
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Heir by Tate James
A corrupt King. A murdered Queen. A missing Princess… Found. Once upon a time, The Royal Trials were a sacred ritual designed for a queen to select her king. But nothing is as it was in the kingdom of Tiech. Not since the brutal murder of beloved Queen Ophelia. The town of Ironforge revealed important secrets, but it all came at an unbearable cost... -
![The Song of the Marked by S.M. Gaither]()
The Song of the Marked by S.M. Gaither
An ancient evil is stirring. The old gods are growing restless. Can she stop the coming storm? A Devastating Sickness For decades, the Kethran Empire has been plagued by a strange illness that leaches the very life and soul from its victims. The Girl Who Survived Casia is one of the Fade-Marked—one of the few people who caught this sickness and lived...Categorized as:
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악녀는 두 번 산다 1 [Agnyeoneun Du Beon Sanda 1] (The Villainess Lives Again (Novel) #1) by Mint Han, 한민트
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings모략의 천재, 황제를 만들다!"오빠가 잘되어야 너도 잘되는 거야." -온갖 악행을 저질러 오빠를 황제로 만들었다.하지만 아르티제아의 헌신은 배신으로 돌아왔다.죽음의 문턱에서 그녀에게 구원의 손을 내민 것은, 정의로운 숙적 세드릭 대공뿐이었다.“계책을 내라.”“…….”“이 상황을 뒤집을 수 있는 인물을 나는 그대 외에는 떠올리지 못하겠어. 로산 후작.”“…….”“나에게는 그대의 힘이 필요하다.”이미 기울어진 세력 판도를 뒤집고 도탄에 빠진 제국을 구할 계책은 없다.그러나 방법은 있다.모든 것이 잘못되기 이전으로 시간을 돌리는 것.피의 눈물과 함께 그녀는 자신의 몸을 바쳐 고대마법으로 시간을 돌린다.이번에는, 실패하지 않으리라.죽지 않고 18세로 회귀한 아르티제아는 세드릭 대공을 위한 악녀가 될 것을 결심한다...Categorized as:
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![Dragon Bond by Ruby Lionsdrake]()
Dragon Bond by Ruby Lionsdrake
General Zala Shaylinor has led her troops against the dragons since they first invaded her homeland. Respected by her soldiers and wielder of a powerful storm blade, she’s a dedicated warrior who would never seek out love in the middle of a war. All she wants is for her people to be able to walk the world without fear again... -
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원수를 사랑하게 된 이유에 대하여 [Wonsureul Saranghage Doen Iyue Daehayeo] by Mieun Lee, 이미은
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings부모님이 마차 사고로 돌아가시고, 가문을 지키기 위해 검을 든 리아.제국 유일의 여기사 단장이 되어 인정받았다 생각하고 한시름 놓았더니,사사건건 시비를 거는 원수 같은 공작 에드가 때문에 하루하루 속만 터져간다!그런데 리아를 보고 얼굴을 붉히는 이 원수... -
![Riftborne by Parker Lennox, Bree Grenwich]()
Riftborne by Parker Lennox, Bree Grenwich
He was striking in a cold-blooded kind of way, like his beauty was tinged with poison. Unassuming, alluring even.I brought my eyes up to meet his."Fia Riftborne?" The words dripped from his lips like blood from a dagger.Twenty years after a rebellion branded her an outcast, Fia Riftborne navigates a city rife with prejudice so deep, it's often deadly...Categorized as:
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