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A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns with book one of the all-new, compelling Flesh and Fire series—set in the beloved Blood and Ash world.Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers... -
![Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce]()
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the first book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.“From now on I’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I’ll be a knight.” And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic...Categorized as:
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![Slay by E.L. Todd]()
Slay by E.L. Todd
The conclusion of this high fantasy adventure. General Callon is now fused with a dragon in secret, and now that he has the ability to remain in communication with Cora, Cora and Rush book a passage with Captain Hurricane to venture to the Land of Ashes—and find their remaining allies. But upon their meeting with Queen Magnum, it’s not exactly what they hoped for... -
![Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce]()
Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the final book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.Having achieved her dream of becoming the first female knight errant, Alanna of Trebond is not sure what to do next. She has triumphed in countless bloody battles, and her adventures are already legendary... -
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![Mark of the Fool 4 by J.M. Clarke]()
Mark of the Fool 4 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Fool has returned to a realm in chaos.As Generasi recovers from the wrath of a demon knight, Alex Roth travels to Thameland to uncover the mysteries of the Ravener. He and his friends have grown in power, ready to take on any threat lurking in the hills of Greymoor, where their university mounts their expedition.But some things await Alex that no amount of training can counter... -
![The Throne of Glass Coloring Book (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J. Maas]()
The Throne of Glass Coloring Book (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThere is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here.Enter the world of Throne of GlassExperience the vivid imagery of Sarah J. Maas's expansive world in her breathtaking New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass saga... -
![Avatar: The Shadow of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee]()
Avatar: The Shadow of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee
Kyoshi’s place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented—but at a heavy cost. With her mentors gone, Kyoshi voyages across the Four Nations, struggling to keep the peace. But while her reputation grows, a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World. To stop it, Kyoshi, Rangi, and their reluctant allies must join forces before the Four Nations are destroyed irreparably... -
![Shadow Wings by Raye Wagner, Kelly St. Clare]()
Shadow Wings by Raye Wagner, Kelly St. Clare
I will never be controlled again. A manipulative dragon shifter. A sexy phaetyn prince. Me? I shouldn’t even exist. With peace established in Verald, I should be free; Lord Tyrrik is liberated from his blood oath, after all. But the freedom in Verald is an illusion. If I remain, destruction will surely follow... -
![The Choice of Magic by Michael G. Manning]()
The Choice of Magic by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.The ancient magic of wizards was anything but dark. It was the enlightenment that lifted humanity from the squalor of superstition, and the worship of fell spirits and capricious gods, but those days are gone... -
![From Far Away, Vol. 07 by Kyoko Hikawa]()
From Far Away, Vol. 07 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTransported to a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetic power that will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty. But even with such infinite power, Noriko still relies on the help of her faithful companion, a wandering swordsman named Izark, to protect her... -
![A Darkness At The Door by Intisar Khanani]()
A Darkness At The Door by Intisar Khanani
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI've been cursed, betrayed, and sold into slavery – but the truth I carry can't be allowed to die.Only Rae knows the extent of the corruption at the heart of the kingdom of Menaiya, from the noble lord who betrayed her, to the Circle of Mages whose wards protect the slavers from discovery. Injured and imprisoned on a slave ship, Rae's options are quickly running out... -
![Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko]()
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11... -
![From Far Away, Vol. 08 by Kyoko Hikawa]()
From Far Away, Vol. 08 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetic power that will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty. But even with such infinite power, Noriko remains vulnerable to the dangers that swirl around her... -
![Dragon's Reach by J.A. Andrews]()
Dragon's Reach by J.A. Andrews
The truth is neither plain, nor simple.Sable, a reluctant thief from the slums, can feel truth when people speak. For years she’s been using that skill to try to break free from the vicious gang boss she's indebted to... -
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![The Sergeant's Apprentice by Christopher G. Nuttall]()
The Sergeant's Apprentice by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe Nameless World Goes to War! The necromancers have finally resumed their assault on the Allied Lands, sending a mighty army across the Desert of Death and into the Kingdom of Tarsier. Countless farms, villages and towns have already been destroyed as the host makes its way northwards, striking deep into the kingdom’s most vulnerable lands... -
![The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons]()
The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Discord of Gods marks the epic conclusion to Jenn Lyons's Chorus of Dragon series, closing out the saga that began with The Ruin of Kings, for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss.The end times have come. Relos Var's final plans to enslave the universe are on the cusp of fruition. He believes there's only one being in existence that might be able to stop him: the demon Xaltorath... -
![Long Live the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl]()
Long Live the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl
The enthralling and romantic sequel to J.M. Kearl's enchanting Bow Before the Elf Queen. Layala fought against falling in love with him. Thane battled to win his mate's heart. Now they'll discover if their love can withstand those who tore them apart.Held for weeks without food or water, Layala's resolve begins to fracture as an evil darkness looms over her... -
![From Far Away, Vol. 14 by Kyoko Hikawa]()
From Far Away, Vol. 14 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
![Princess of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews]()
Princess of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe fate of an empire lies in the hands of one untested princess. Princess Natasia is the eldest child of the Emperor Andreth, ruler of the Four Realms. If she were a boy, she’d be the unquestioned heir to the throne. But as a girl, her main duty in life is to marry someone her father can shape into his successor. Everything changes when an unknown would-be assassin nearly takes Tasia’s life... -
![Gryphon Rider Academy: Year One by Elise Hennessy]()
Gryphon Rider Academy: Year One by Elise Hennessy
There’s never been a female gryphon rider. Until me.I just wanted to ease the suffering of Arimus, a gryphon blinded in combat. He’d lost his first rider, and his will to live. But when he forges a new psychic link with me to be his replacement rider, it brands me as “an affront to the gods” for daring to ride an avatar of the God of Man...Categorized as:
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![The Faceless Mage by Kenley Davidson]()
The Faceless Mage by Kenley Davidson
He’ll protect her with his last breath…Until she becomes his next target.Leisa’s ambitions used to be simple. Guard the princess. Hide her magic. Wait for her family to return.But all of that changes when her king demands that she use her unique abilities to spy on the rival kingdom of Garimore...Categorized as:
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![Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen]()
Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen
A RUNAWAY WITH A HIDDEN PASTLydia is a scholar, but books are her downfall when she meddles in the plots of the most powerful man in the Celendor Empire. Her life in danger, she flees west to the far side of the Endless Seas and finds herself entangled in a foreign war where her burgeoning powers are sought by both sides... -
![Call of the Dragon by Jasmine Walt]()
Call of the Dragon by Jasmine Walt
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKick-butt heroines. Fire-breathing dragons. Epic adventures. Your thrill ride awaits in this brand-new fantasy series, perfect for dragon rider fans!Zara Kenrook has never wanted to be ordinary. Abandoned at an orphanage, destined for a life in the slums, she's clawed her way to the top and made herself a name as one of the best treasure hunters in Elantia... -
![Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan]()
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm.Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality...Categorized as:
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![Secret Court by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Secret Court by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe set out to save her friends. What she got was a king.Not one moment of rest for Gandrett. Not as she sets out to rescue the Fae male who was taken from her just as she admitted her own feelings for him. Now, it is up to her—to her fighter’s mind, her determination, and to her growing magic that is expanding far beyond what she thought herself capable of... -
![Shadow Rule by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Shadow Rule by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBreaking the curse will break her heartGandrett can no longer hope that she has a dying chance to save the Prince of Ulfray nor the friend the Dragon King has taken from her. But she won’t give up—even if it means she has to travel to the forests of Ulfray first to help the Prince of Fae to wake his people...Categorized as:
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![Undeniably Chosen by Shelly Crane]()
Undeniably Chosen by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAva has watched her parents, Caleb and Maggie, live the perfect fairy tale, the perfect love story, played out in front of her eyes her entire life. Her family is love, life, and happiness. The Jacobsons are everything a family should be and Ava is loved and well taken care of... -
![Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco]()
Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco
The adult debut of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen is a seductive new standalone novel set within her fan-favorite Kingdom of the Wicked world, perfect for readers of fantasy, romance, and mystery alike.Sinner. Villain. Ruthless.These are wicked names the Prince of Envy welcomes. They remind him what he isn’t: a saint... -
![Namesake by Adrienne Young]()
Namesake by Adrienne Young
Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Where a young girl must find her place and her family while trying to survive in a world built for men.With the Marigold ship free of her father, Fable and the rest of the crew were set to start over. That freedom is short-lived when Fable becomes a pawn in a notorious thug’s scheme... -
![Forest of Firelight by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Forest of Firelight by Shari L. Tapscott
After the sudden death of her brother, Princess Amalia is charged with what feels like an impossible task—she must choose the next king. Youthful thoughts of love are pushed aside as she accepts her fate, setting upon a quest throughout the kingdom to find a man worthy of her father’s throne.Little does Amalia know, someone has already set his sights on her... -
![The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence]()
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence
A boy has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires and larger than cities. A girl has spent hers in a tiny settlement out on the Dust where nightmares stalk and no one goes. The world has never even noticed them. That's about to change. Their stories spiral around each other, across worlds and time... -
![A Sword from the Embers by Chloe C. Peñaranda]()
A Sword from the Embers by Chloe C. Peñaranda
The action-packed, captivating fifth instalment in the bestselling series AN HEIR COMES TO RISE from Chloe C. Peñaranda.When a true heir awakens, a returning past can break. And when war follows, a lifelong vow may shatter.A RISE…Awakening from a dark defeat, Faythe discovers a greater threat to the life she took back...Categorized as:
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![Shadowcaster by Cinda Williams Chima]()
Shadowcaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsA lifelong war.Alyssa ana’Raisa is the reluctant princess heir to the Gray Wolf throne of Fells, a queendom embroiled in a seemingly endless war. Hardened by too many losses, Lyss is more comfortable striking with a sword than maneuvering at court. After a brush with death, she goes on the offensive, meaning to end the war that has raged her whole life... -
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![The Novice by Trudi Canavan]()
The Novice by Trudi Canavan
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 53 ratings"Even if a magician's powers surface of their own accord, he will soon be dead if he does not gain the knowledge of how to control them." Alone among all the novices in the Magicians' Guild, only Sonea comes from lowly beginnings. Yet she has won powerful allies—including Lord Dannyl, newly promoted to Guild Ambassador... -
![The Ever Mage by Angelina J. Steffort]()
The Ever Mage by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen fate beckons, will you dare to listen?Fairy bargains should have been familiar for Sanja by now. But even with Eherea’s best interests at heart, she can hardly come to terms with the deal she struck with the Crow King. Leaving her mate behind was supposed to protect him, but the Crow King’s cruelty knows no bounds... -
![Seasparrow by Kristin Cashore]()
Seasparrow by Kristin Cashore
The fifth novel in the bestselling and award winning Graceling Realm series focuses on Hava, Queen Bitterblue's spy, and her harrowing journey back to Monsea after the events of 2021's Winterkeep.In the immediate aftermath of the events of Winterkeep, Bitterblue and her entourage begin the journey back to Monsea with the only copies of the formulas for the zilphium weapon... -
![Fists of Justice by Christopher G. Nuttall]()
Fists of Justice by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe war is over. But the scars remain. Emily’s New Learning has been good for Beneficence. In the years since she arrived on the Nameless World, the city has been at the forefront of technological advancement and social development... -
![From Spirit and Binding by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
From Spirit and Binding by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues Lyric’s prophecy in this breathtaking sequel to From Flame and Ash.In my quest to unlock four of my five elements, I have watched those I love fade into ash and ruin. Bearing the weight of soul-crushing loss, my friends and I must try to regroup and journey back to the only home I have left—the Obscurité Court... -
![A Court of Broken Promises by Bella Leigh Michaels]()
A Court of Broken Promises by Bella Leigh Michaels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Kingdom of Adaria series begins with this slow-burn, why-choose, fantasy romance that promises to take you on a journey of growth, discovery, and intense love that will leave you on the edge of your seat!Kaia lived a life of privilege—until her father’s execution left her fleeing a vindictive king and council... -
![Charlotte and the Cozy Cottage by Abigail Manning]()
Charlotte and the Cozy Cottage by Abigail Manning
She’s a con artist who’s ready to start fresh. He’s her last target before she’s placed under house arrest. What will happen when he pays her a visit in her new prison? Charlotte Chryses has spent enough time pick-pocketing and thieving to know that it’s not the life she wants, but her father doesn’t feel the same...Categorized as:
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![The Seer's Dragon by Brittany Fichter]()
The Seer's Dragon by Brittany Fichter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Seer explores her Sight.A Dragon comes into his power.New friends and enemies push and pull them apart.But none of that will matter if they can't cross Solevar.Eirin, Drystan, and their renegade friends have escaped Torbaine for the last remaining haven city in Solevar, Mhaedin... -
![If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love (Light Novel), Vol. 1 by Harunadon]()
If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love (Light Novel), Vol. 1 by Harunadon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSOMETIMES FIRE AND ICE ARE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER. Brigitte Meidell belongs to a noble family, which means high expectations were placed upon her spirit contract. However, her bonded spirit turned out to be a weak no-name, and ever since, she has been a source of shame to her family... -
![Queen of Ice by Benjamin Medrano]()
Queen of Ice by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRuethwyn hadn’t expected to risk death while attending the most renowned mage academy in the kingdom, but after surviving a dragon’s attack, she hadn’t been willing to back down. Though she’d nearly died due to her efforts, Ruethwyn managed to protect the lives of her friends and earn the grudging respect of some of her opponents... -
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![Age of Auroras by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Age of Auroras by Shari L. Tapscott
Temporary peace has settled across Draegan as a new era begins for the cursed kingdom, but the royals know that tranquility is fleeting. In order to fulfill the magic and save the continent from its imminent destruction, Rhys and Amalia must once again return to Renove and see the rightful king ascend his throne...Categorized as:
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![Flame of Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier]()
Flame of Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier
Maeve, daughter of Lord Sean of Sevenwaters, was badly burned as a child and carries the legacy of that fire in her crippled hands. After ten years, she’s returning home, having grown into a courageous, forthright woman with a special gift for gentling difficult animals. But while her body’s scars have healed, her spirit remains fragile, fearing the shadows of her past.Sevenwaters is in turmoil...Categorized as:
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![A Kingdom of Exiles by S.B. Nova]()
A Kingdom of Exiles by S.B. Nova
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe brightest of stars are always born on the darkest of nights. Serena Smith is unusual. Growing up in a backwoods village, her life is lonely and dull . Then, on her eighteenth birthday, she's gifted a magical heirloom only to be snatched by fae and condemned to a lifetime in chains...Categorized as:
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![Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill]()
Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsBorn in fire. Tempered in blood. Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the south squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North... -
![The Rose and the Thorn by Katherine Macdonald]()
The Rose and the Thorn by Katherine Macdonald
The classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, retold in a dual point of view with exclusive bonus content.There is a pale, penetrating loneliness etched into the walls of this forgotten place. A kind of loneliness made living.. -
![Eon by Alison Goodman]()
Eon by Alison Goodman
Read Alison Goodman's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. Eon--the award-winning crossover fantasy that soars! Sixteen-year-old Eon has a dream, and a mission. For years, he's been studying sword-work and magic, toward one end. He and his master hope that he will be chosen as a Dragoneye-an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons of good fortune...
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