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Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 2 by Gyeoeul Gwon, SUOL
"Nothing good can come from a relationship built on secrets." Penelope's fate is looking grim, but she's got a plan: sneak out, rescue Eckles, and secure herself a one-way ticket out of death... -
Light Singer by Audrey Grey
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsHaven escaped the clutches of the new Sun Sovereign and found solace in Shadoria, but for how long? Now that the extent of her powers is known, Solis, Noctis, and mortals all hunt her. Meanwhile, chaos reigns across the land... -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 14 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsJust when it seems the tragedy of Sablier is on the verge of recurring at Isla Yura's residence, the sinister blade of the Headhunter swings once more. From the darkness where the mysteries of Fianna's House and Humpty Dumpty converge, one truth will come to an unmoving reality that is itself so shocking, it seems like an illusion.. -
Gilded Serpent by Danielle L. Jensen
From bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen comes another thrilling novel in the Dark Shores world, a series that Sarah J. Maas called "everything I look for in a fantasy novel."THEIR BATTLES ENDED IN VICTORYLydia returns to Mudaire to enter training at the healing temple. But instead of fighting to save lives, she’s convinced she is doing more harm than good... -
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Pandora Hearts, Vol. 16 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOz. Leo. Inescapable tragedy assaults and binds the two. He is no more. That simple truth tears their hearts apart like castles of sand caving in . . -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 1 (악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun] (Comic) #1) by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 35 ratings"A villain living life in hard mode… whose every path leads to death." Playing Daughter of the Duke's Super Love Project as the easy mode heroine, Ivonne, makes charming the male characters a breeze... -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 1 by Gwon Gyeoeul, SUOL
A villain living life in hard mode... whose every path leads to death."Playing Daughter of the Duke Love Project as the easy mode heroine, Ivonne, makes charming the male characters a breeze... -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 17 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe determined feelings of one man cross the divides of time and space, bringing to light the past hidden in the depths of his memories. Thus, reality begins to swirl and shift, as if the desires of his heart have been the darkness gnawing at everything all along . . -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 13 by Jun Mochizuki, Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOz Vessalius makes his high-society debut at the manor of Isla Yura intending to investigate the potential location of one of the stone seals that Pandora seeks. But over the festivities and the secrets that swirl behind the masks of the merrymakers hangs a cloying scent of intrigue... -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 22 by Jun Mochizuki, Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA question is posed to Oz Vessalius once more. The answer he deduces after overcoming the chains of infinite despair that bound him becomes a blinding light, piercing through the jet-black darkness. As though hope can be spun out of the fragile threads of one's heart.. -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 15 by Jun Mochizuki, Pablo Farías Alves
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBrother, master, friend…There once was an impure soul who, unknowingly, sealed a contract with Humpty Dumpty in the dark bowels of Sablier. But the time has come for him to face both his true self and his sins... -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 18 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe tragedy that befell a bustling city a hundred years earlier. Eyes of ill omen. Stone seals. The warped gears that have continued turning since long ago play out a requiem for one who was much loved. The solemn sound of the dirge colors the world that hears its notes a melancholy gray...as though it was always meant to be.. -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 21 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWhat you have been granted is the "possibility" of survival."I want you to be 'happy'..." With these parting words, one man sacrifices himself to save Oz and his companions, who have been chased into a corner. That sentiment succeeds in awakening Oz's heart, long held captive in the depths of his own soul, as though breaking all the chains that bind him.. -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 12 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWith Pandora and the Baskervilles in a race to discover the whereabouts of the seals that secure Glen Baskerville's body, Oz and his friends are caught up in the ensuing fury of this ruthless hunt. Amidst this chaos, Oscar Vessalius organizes a brief respite for his beloved nephew and his companions in the form of an outdoor tea party... -
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Night of Masks and Knives by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWicked men stole the boy she loved. But when she found him again, he'd become more wicked than them all.Malin Strom has been searching for Kase, her childhood sweetheart, since he was lost at the annual masquerade years ago.With her gift for stealing memories, Malin crosses more than one dangerous line to take secrets from those who know what goes on behind the curtain of the wicked festival...Categorized as:
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Heir to Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier
The chieftains of Sevenwaters have long been custodians of a vast and mysterious forest?and a new heir has been born. But the family?s joy turns to despair when the baby is taken, and something unnatural is left in his place...Categorized as:
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The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen
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... -
Blackthorn by Emily Eve
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA brutal head wound left twenty-year-old Bonnie unable to read, write, or speak the languages of the continent.Nursed back to health and trained as an assassin within the Amlucen rebellion, Bonnie has dedicated her life to removing the tyrannical King Aborn from his throne in order to avenge her murdered family... -
Shattered Souls by Beck Michaels
Mourning the loss of her cousin and missing bond, Dyna lies trapped with the enemy. Alone and afraid, the time has come to be her own savior. She will use every skill and spell her Guardians taught her to survive. Because the damsel is dead. This time, she fights.Cassiel and the Guardians are desperate to find their Maiden. Except they cannot do it alone... -
Crown of Nightmares by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWho 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
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsVenatrix 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 Powerless & Reckless Collection by Lauren Roberts
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe first two novels in the New York Times bestselling Powerless romantic fantasy series packed with spicy tension and edge-of-your-seat betrayal are now available together in one collectible hardcover boxed set—perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen.She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting.He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be... -
Temple of Sand by Barbara Kloss
Sable has been exposed for who she is: Imari, the illegitimate daughter of Istraa’s king, and a Liagé—someone born with forbidden Shah power. After ten years of hiding and surviving in the bitter cold Wilds, she is finally returning home. But it's not the homecoming Imari envisioned... -
The Silversmith by L.J. Claren
She was born to save this world. But falling in love will destroy it. Still reeling from the mysterious deaths of her father and brother, Ary Gold survives only by sheer will in the icy wilds of the North. But when strangers arrive with stories of long-lost magic, Ary is thrust into a fate far larger than her sorrow.The realm of Nyrida is under threat...Categorized as:
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A Promise of Blood by R.A. Sandpiper
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOLD FATES AWAKEN. DEADLY PASSIONS MEET DEADLIER DEALS.Suri survived the fallout of Queen Lera’s ceremony, but now finds herself deep in unfamiliar territory—the City of the Damned. The City’s deadly ruler, Kol, believes she's the key to breaking the curse upon the desert wasteland. Suri just wants to save her brother and forge her own destiny away from the growing temptations of Kol’s court... -
Find Me Their Bones by Sara Wolf
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... -
Lost Towers by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWith evil rising, every secret can change the course of history.The curse is broken. The Fae are free. And so is Gandrett—at least to walk away from the palace at Lei’Vreah, from the King of Fae who she supposedly is in love with, from the prince who almost died in her arms.Her friends are out there, needing her help... -
Of Earth and Air by Cameo Renae
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPrince 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
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCalla 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... -
Ghostsmith by Nicki Pau Preto
In this action-packed finale to the House of the Dead Duology, Wren and her friends put everything they know to the test as they battle the living and the undead to save their world.Wren is still reeling from the revelation that the mother she thought was dead is actually the Corpse Queen, a ghostsmith with the terrifying power to control the undead... -
Asperfell by Jamie Thomas
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOnly the darkest and most dangerous of Mages are sentenced to pass through the gate to Asperfell. Not one has ever returned.Never did Briony dream she might set foot in the otherworldly prison of Asperfell. She was, after all, neither Mage nor criminal...Categorized as:
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Reborn Throne by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFighting herself is a battle she cannot win.Gandrett Brayton’s adventure finds its heart-wrenching pinnacle as the forces of Neredyn unite and fates are decided at the brink of the Dragon King’s victory.Gandrett has given everything to save them—her friends, her people, her Mate. But at a high cost that now might make her into the very tool to end them all... -
Dark Refuge by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSaving her king gave her one more thing to lose.While Gandrett and Nehelon are struggling to fit into their new role at the Fae court and secure alliances, Valyn is making his own dangerous alliances... -
The Last Hope by Marcus Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAgainst 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... -
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A Tangle of Fate by Casey L. Bond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA 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... -
Above by Brea Lamb
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverything that ever was and ever will be, came from the stars.On Dajahim, magic is awarded to those who earn it—who entertain and please the stars. Nova Tershetta was lucky enough to have her prayers answered, and she is now the first person in her known bloodline to possess magic. But all things come with a cost...Categorized as:
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A House of Cloaks & Daggers by Loren Little
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA dark fantasy romance invites you to explore Faerie through the pages of this spicy book. This is the first instalment of a whirlwind new romantasy series filled with magic and secrets, an enemies-to-lovers storyline with hilarious banter, a delicious slow burn tension, and plot twists to keep you guessing.Faeries can’t lie, but they can keep a secret...Categorized as:
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Immortal Origins by Taryn Knightly
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“Champions are fated. Not even the gods can interfere. Once a name has been given, it can’t be taken back.”Born into servitude to the warrior kingdom of Eltoria, Ambrose has spent her entire life confined within the palace walls. Forced to train in secret, she’s a shadow among the warriors that are the pride of the empire... -
Dark Fae Freed by Heather Renee
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI 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..Categorized as:
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Prince of Bluestone by Quinn Blackbird
Dray Sinclair will inherit the world one day. The devil in Prada has no use for masks—not at Bluestone. I should be among them, the Snakes, the future kings and queens of this world. But I am ostracised, a deadblood— And I pay the price for that everyday. I have one goal I cling to: Finish my senior year... I just need to avoid Dray Sinclair at all costs to do it... -
Nightstrider by Sophia Slade
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTo stop a vicious demon’s conquest, nightmares and humans will band together in book one of a heart-stopping new dark fantasy series. Wren is a nightmare, a deadly manifestation of the frightening dreams of humans. She is forever bound to the insidious Para Warwick, the only night creature who can cross the boundary between the dream and waking realms... -
The Sorceress of Lycaster by Perci Jay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Love is not a token you pass from one person to another. It does not abide by the laws of time, or logical sense, or reality.” Serafina Bloodstone is a sorceress. After the Queen of the Giants takes her husband, she strikes a deal with an immortal trickster. The cost—her blood bond.Through her newfound partnership, she soon realizes that Riyan is not the only one she must save from captivity... -
Nightstrider by Sophia Slade
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTo stop a vicious demon’s conquest, nightmares and humans will band together in book one of a heart-stopping new dark fantasy series. Wren is a a deadly manifestation of the frightening dreams of humans. She is forever bound to the insidious Para Warwick, the only night creature who can cross the boundary between the dream and waking realms... -
This Raging Sea by De Elizabeth
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings18-year-old Briar Winters must untangle the horrifying eldritch secrets of her picture-perfect coastal town in order to save the boy she loves after he disappears from time itself in this YA dark fantasy for fans of Bly Manor... -
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While the Dark Remains by Joanna Ruth Meyer
In an icebound palace of magic and menace, a young woman plots to outwit a cruel king in a bracing fantasy about love, found family, and immeasurable revenge. Brynja spent her childhood as a captive performer in Tenebris, the imposing mountain palace of King Kallias. Every night she risked death for the king’s entertainment until his rebellious son, Prince Ballast, helped her escape... -
A Throne of Blood and Ice by T.A. Lawrence
Silly servant girl, only princesses get happy endings.While the first three books in The Severed Realms are interconnected standalone novels, this book is not a standalone. It should be enjoyed only after reading A Word so Fitly Spoken and A Bond of Broken Glass . A Throne of Blood and Ice is the first in a two-part finale to the series. Blaise wasn’t supposed to be the villain... -
Labyrinth of Lies and Sacrifice by C.F.E. Black
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAll Vera wants is to survive her wedding day without disaster striking, no easy task for a quarter-mage like Vera. But all her hopes fade when a stranger traps Vera, claiming she’s dangerous. The day gets worse when she is shoved inside the Labyrinth, an enchanted prison for the worst of criminals.In this place, madness reigns...Categorized as:
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Betrayals of the Broken: A Dark Fantasy Dark Romance by Jaime L. Tlax
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA broken soul. A possessive stranger. The chance to be found…or ruined When Ever and her only friend are abducted to a magical realm, her worst nightmares once again rise like a dark wave in her mind. And Ever has seen enough to know that nightmares can easily become reality... -
Songs of the Wicked by C.A. Farran
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFear 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 Faerie Guild Trials by Gemma L. Preston
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStep into the deadly world of the faerie realm, where alliances are fragile, and shadows hold the key to survival.Efia Mathonwy, the last Gwri, is thrust into the treacherous trials of the Seelie and Unseelie courts, wielding the rare power to control shadows...Categorized as:
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