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The Goddess of Magic by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSummer Donovan is the only person who can save the world from a war that will end it all.If she can figure out who to trust. And who to lie to. And survive long enough to fight her way out of the Underworld.Piece of cake.The war between the Greek and Norse gods rages on with no end in sight.No one is safe from the carnage... -
Red River, Vol. 24 by Chie Shinohara
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsYuri, a teen of the 21st century, has been transported to ancient Anatolia as part of a scheme by the evil Nakia, Queen of the Hittites. Only the intervention of Nakia's stepson, Prince Kail, saved Yuri from the Queen's bloodthirsty intentions. As an unintended consequence, the people of the kingdoms of Anatolia have embraced Yuri as the incarnation of the great war-goddess Ishtar... -
Cry of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLady Selene Ravenwood has come into her full power as a dreamwalker just as the war with the Dominia Empire begins. Working with the other Great Houses, Selene and Damien use their gifts to secure the borders and save those devastated by the war. But conflict, betrayal, and hatred begin to spread between the Great Houses, destroying their unity as the empire burns a path across their lands... -
Sacrifice by K.M. Shea
Sacrifice: the thrilling conclusion to the Snow Queen series! Rakel, once feared and exiled for possessing magic, is now hailed a hero. Leading resistance forces against the Chosen—an army of magic users that invaded her homeland—she is granted everything she has longed for: acceptance, a home, and the love of her friends. But the battle for her country has just begun... -
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The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler
King Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer of rightful heirs, ruthless punisher of traitors. Attempting to depose him, the Duke of Kiskaddon gambles…and loses. Now the duke must atone by handing over his young son, Owen, as the king’s hostage. And should his loyalty falter again, the boy will pay with his life... -
Athena the Wise by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThese classic myths from the Greek pantheon are given a modern twist that contemporary tweens can relate to, from dealing with bullies like Medusa to a first crush on an unlikely boy... -
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 8 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPrincess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, yet the two find themselves drawn to each other even as political forces threaten to tear their world apart... -
Flight of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsExiled and on the run, Selene Ravenwood is in search of the real reason her family was given the gift of dreamwalking but first she must adapt to her marriage with the man she was originally assigned to kill. With war impending and a dark being after her gift, she finds herself at a crossroads but time is running out and soon her choice will be made for her...Categorized as:
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Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 7 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsPrincess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, yet the two find themselves drawn to each other even as political forces threaten to tear their world apart. After a murder in the family, Caesar and Nakaba seek refuge in Senan, Nakaba’s homeland... -
Royal Rebel by Heather Frost
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA PRINCE fighting to save a princess A SERJAH torn between duty and desireA PRINCESS willing to sacrifice everythingA DECOY with nothing to loseA WORLD about to be torn apartAfter his father’s latest punishment, Grayson isn’t at his full strength. Trapped in Ryden and surrounded by enemies, he knows escaping with Mia will be more complicated than anticipated...Categorized as:
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Of the Curse or the Crown by V.B. Lacey
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Diaries 2 meets King Midas in this swoon-worthy forbidden romance fantasy standalone.An heir. An Empress. A Queen.As a former rebel leader, Clarissa Aris is no stranger to power. She’s ready to reclaim the throne of the Veridian Empire and is eager to guide her people out of a past of violence and into a better future... -
Court of Shadows by Miranda Honfleur
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAnswers to who killed her family. A trial to death. Is the truth worth the risk?Master Mage Rielle is counting the months to her wedding when an unexpected invitation arrives from Magehold—to compete for magister. The magister’s mantle has been her dream for over a decade, but rumors accuse Magehold of shadowy deeds, among them killing families to collect promising young novices... -
Stolen Princess by Kelly St. Clare
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCertainty is slipping through my fingers like pirates’ gold. After escaping to our secret sanctuary, I’m haunted by the guilt of my decision. And the close call with Malice left me with more than doubt—I’m now harboring a magical fugitive. When Cosmo reveals a darkness is spreading from his wound, our crew must brave capture by our enemies to cure him...Categorized as:
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A Crown of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAn ancient mystery. An unlikely union. For one young princess in a state of peril, a dangerous wish could be the only answer…She is the princess of Bharata—captured by her kingdom’s enemies, a prisoner of war. Now that she faces a future of exile and scorn, Gauri has nothing left to lose...Categorized as:
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Moonstruck by Nicole McKeon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGwenevere St. James may be a lady, but she’s never been interested in playing by the rules. Instead of ingratiating herself into high society, she spent a decade searching the world and studying the occult for a way to find her lost twin sister... -
Tarnished Empire by Danielle L. Jensen
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA siege is laid against the last resistance to the Senate’s rule. As the battle rages, a commander, a soldier, and a rebel will decide how far they are willing to go for victory.THE COMMANDERMarcus is forced to choose between destroying the rebel forces and liberating his legion. He must face the true cost of being a leader. And an oppressor...Categorized as:
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Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald
To hell with love, this goddess has other plans...Thousands of years ago, the gods told a lie: how Persephone was a pawn in the politics of other gods. How Hades kidnapped Persephone to be his bride. How her mother, Demeter, was so distraught she caused the Earth to start dying.The real story is much more interesting.Persephone wasn't taken to hell: she jumped...Categorized as:
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Exile for Dreamers by Kathleen Baldwin
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTess can't run far enough or fast enough to escape the prophetic dreams that haunt her. Dreams bring nothing but death and grief, and Tess refuses to accept that she may be destined for the same madness that destroyed her mother... -
A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya
A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together--against their better judgment—to rid the world of monsters in this irresistible romantic fantasy.Carolina Fuentes has always wanted to join her family in hunting down the bloodthirsty monsters that plague her pueblo. But these days, her father wants her out of town with a husband of his choosing. That’s not happening...Categorized as:
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The Gatekeeper's Secret by Eva Pohler
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen Zeus invites Therese and Thanatos to a party on Mount Olympus in their honor, they and the other gods who have formed the Athena Alliance are immediately suspicious of a trap. They fear Zeus has learned of their desire to free Metis and Cybele and to stand up for all the women he has wronged... -
Fire in the Blood by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA princess in a dragon-guarded tower. The prince who is to rescue her. The prince’s ensorcelled dragon. And one enchanted keep that might just be enough to kill them all... It’s widely known that Princess Kayami Koto is held captive in the Enchanted Keep by a dragon of great ferocity and skill... -
War of the Sea by Dana Claire
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHis powers could save the ocean. Her vendetta could sink a kingdom. Captain Elouise Farrington, the youngest pirate on the Caviar Sea, seeks revenge on her father’s killer. But when her oddly hypnotic foe proposes a pact to kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea’s bloodshed, she must make a choice... -
Divined by Emily Wibberley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe epic conclusion to the Last Oracle Series... Clio has forsaken the Deities and turned her back on her powers. Unable to trust her Visions, she is left alone and weak on the outskirts of Sheehan... -
Born In Beauty by Melody Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSure, going to the Demigod Academy sounds fun when you’re the daughter of a Greek god, but let me tell you, I wasn’t expecting a love spell to infect the entire school.Now the hallways are filled with PDAs, the teachers are canceling classes to “work on curriculum,” and my new roommate, well… you get the idea.Still, it’s not all bad...Categorized as:
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Raising Hell by Melissa Haag
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHades sleeps no more.I woke the god of the underworld and paid his price for a chance to win my freedom. A kiss. Just one. But since surrendering his fee, I can’t stop thinking about doing it again. I am in so much trouble.Convincing Hades that she’s human is proving more difficult than Ashlyn imagined. The sexy king of Hell believes she’s playing games by withholding what he truly wants: Her... -
When Gods Fall by S.E. Bouvier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo sisters. Both destined for greatness. One will rise. One will fall.In the Freefolk camps, magic is forbidden, and the gods are dead.Alena has lived in the camps all her life but is fascinated by the Old Lands and their magic.When her father is injured in a hunting accident, that same magic is his only hope of survival... -
Mountain of Dragons and Sacrifice by Tara Grayce
It’s a tale as old as myth and legends: the village maiden sacrificed to a monster.Every year, Nessa’s village sacrifices a maiden to the dragon in the mountain. If they don’t, the dragon will sweep down from his lair and destroy them all.When Nessa is chosen to be that year’s sacrifice, she’s prepared to be eaten, as much as anyone can prepare for such a thing... -
An Enchantment of Thorns by Helena Rookwood, Elm Vince
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA fae beast. An enchanted forest. A beauty destined to break the curse upon them...As town greenwitch, Aster’s spent her whole life defending her people from the nightmarish fae of the forest. Yet despite her best efforts, each year a girl is taken by the fae Beast who rules the Folkwood, sacrificed to the ancient faerie magic of the Tithe.And this year, the Beast claims Aster... -
Sound the Gong by Joan He
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, comes the dazzling and sweeping conclusion to The Kingdom of Three duology, Sound the Gong, the breathtaking sequel to the critically-acclaimed Strike the Zither.All her life, Zephyr has tried to rise above her humble origins as a no-name orphan. Now she is a god in a warrior’s body, and never has she felt more powerless...Categorized as:
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Sacrifice by Tara Maya
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAbout the twelve-book epic fantasy series, THE UNFINISHED SONG Love is not stronger than Death. Except in faery tales... Welcome to Faearth. The world is still young, fairytales are real, and humans are trapped between the immortal fae and the minions of Death... -
Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
After her perilous quest to free her mother, Xingyin thrives once more in the tranquility of her home. But her fragile peace is threatened by the discovery of a strange magic on the moon and the unsettling changes in the Celestial Kingdom as the emperor tightens his grip on power...Categorized as:
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Touch by Natalia Jaster
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe myth of Eros isn’t the truth. Her story is the truth . . . Love is an immortal bad girl. With a strike of her arrow and a smirk on her face, she pins human hearts together against their will. It’s for their own good, of course—silly, clueless creatures that they are. But Love has never loved. Not until the Fates parcel her off to a small, frostbitten town littered with needy souls... -
The Beast by Frost Kay
Making deals with a dragon is never wise.Living on the outskirts of society taught Thorn three vital lessons. Money and beauty bought everything, people were obsessed with treasure, and no one returned from the beast's territory.No one, but Thorn...Categorized as:
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Omega by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn a modern world ruled by territorial Greek gods, the human race has been oppressed, exploited and now, nearly destroyed by the constant infighting of gods. However, a human girl with the power of a goddess is coming of age. Alessandra is the Oracle of Delphi – the last prophesized – and bears the mark of the double omega...Categorized as:
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Emerald Rose by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA beast attacked me.A beast called the Dread.But the attacker spared my life. He offered to train me to fight. As a princess, I’d always been locked away in a tower. I was never allowed to be a warrior.My training begins underneath my own kingdom.A place where the Dread live.I remind him of his human life.I’m the only one who can save his real identity... -
The Wolf by Frost Kay
A cold wolf lord trying to reclaim his birthright. An enslaved duchess trying to escape the claws of her past. A deal that could spell redemption or destruction for them both.The Wolf is a complete, *stand-alone novel*, inspired by the classic fairytales of Red Riding Hood and Cinderella with a "happily ever after" ending...Categorized as:
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Guardian of Talons and Snares by Anastasis Blythe
Can they stop almost killing each other long enough to save their empire? Or will his secrets destroy them both?Sun Aranya just wants a stable job so she can care for her ailing grandfather. After years of relentless magic training, she has finally earned a city wardenship—only to discover on her first day that annoyingly handsome Shi Kai is laying claim to her position...Categorized as:
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Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen
High seas adventure, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, a thrilling first novel in a fast-paced new YA fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen. In a world divided by meddlesome gods and treacherous oceans, only the Maarin possess the knowledge to cross the Endless Seas. But they have one mandate: East must never meet West... -
Atlantis Quest by Gloria Craw
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGet ready for the exciting follow up to Atlantis Rising, dubbed An enchanting debut from a promising new author of paranormal YA by Kirkus Reviews.After all they'd cost me, I thought I was done with the Truss clan. I was wrong. Nikki Dawning, my mortal enemy, has beenkidnapped, and I've been asked to spy on the Truss to find her... -
The Wizard's Mark by Janette Rallison
He was her first love. Now he’s her deadliest adversary.By day, Marcella pretends to be a highborn lady, but at night, she’s a thief for the renegades, a group whose goal is to help servants escape their noble masters.That isn’t her most dangerous secret. In a land where only men are wizards, she’s able to wield magic.Marcella grew up as a serving girl in the castle where young wizards train... -
Heart of Ice by K.M. Shea
Rakel, a princess by birth, has spent most of her life exiled on a barren mountain, despised because of her powerful snow magic. Though she longs to be accepted, she hides in her ice-castle and lives with the fear that her brother—the King—will one day order her execution... -
Courting War by Hazel St. Lewis
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe number one rule in life: never make a deal with Death … even if Death is your sister.Theodra, Goddess of War, knows not to break this rule. But like all arrogant gods, she does just that. Unable to hold back, she destroys a ship full of traffickers, unaware there are girls on board. When one of them dies, Theo trades with Death for a soul she will someday love. A soul for a soul...Categorized as:
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The Oracle of Dusk by Elyse Thomson
An oracle should know better than to fall for a doomed king.Aurora is a historian—not a prophesied hero. But the day she finds her first artefact, destiny pits her against the primordial monster that has repeatedly destroyed her world. Cornered by the beast, she escapes death when the artefact sends her to the ancient past and gifts her one chance to kill the monster before it’s unstoppable... -
The Crown's Shadow by Neena Laskowski
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wants power. He wants revenge.Both will do whatever it takes to get what they desire. Kallie has manipulated, lied, and seduced the people around her since she was a child all in the pursuit of power. Sailing away on that ship should have put her problems behind her, yet somehow they have followed her instead...Categorized as:
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The Savior's Champion by Jenna Moreci
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTobias Kaya doesn't care about The Savior. He doesn't care that She's the Ruler of the realm or that She purified the land, and he certainly doesn't care that She's of age to be married. But when competing for Her hand proves to be his last chance to save his family, he’s forced to make The Savior his priority...Categorized as:
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The Curse That Binds Us by Katie Hayoz
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome curses can’t be outrun.The secret to Redd’s past is locked away in a 400-year-old box that mysteriously appears every year on her birthday. For her entire life, her mother has kept them running from whatever lurks inside it. But Redd’s had enough of not knowing who she is... -
Air and Ash by Alex Lidell
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsBorn to privilege.Trained for command.Destined for danger.After a lifetime of training, seventeen-year-old Princess Nile Greysik, a lieutenant on the prestigious Ashing navy flagship, sails into battle with one vital mission--and fails.Barred from the sea and facing a political marriage, Nile masquerades as a common sailor on the first ship she can find... -
The Defiant by Lesley Livingston
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBe brave, gladiatrix... And be wary. Once you win Caesar's love, you'll earn his enemies' hate.Fallon was warned.Now she is about to pay the price for winning the love of the Roman people as Caesar's victorious gladiatrix... -
Shrouded Kingdom by Rachel Medhurst
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce a human. Now a fae princess, destined to be queen.Layanna Fairling has never belonged to her village, and yet, when it’s threatened by a tyrant who wants her dead, she knows she has to protect it. Three mysterious strangers who claim Layanna is a changeling and future ruler of the Seelie Court arrive to aid her... -
Fate's Fables Special Edition by T. Rae Mitchell
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsASIN moved from less recent editionFrom the moment seventeen-year-old Fate Floyd could hold a pen, writing has brought her dreams to life. Now she must write to stay alive.Mysteriously cast into the ancient Book of Fables, Fate is trapped inside a magical world of darkly spun fairy tales...
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