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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsShoot Down the Sun. The bloody war against the We Clan once led Wei Wuxian to seek power in demonic cultivation, and the dark acts he committed drove a wedge between him and Lan Wangji. Now, those old sins come back to haunt him as his reincarnated identity is revealed to the cultivation world... -
![Cast in Eternity by Michelle Sagara]()
Cast in Eternity by Michelle Sagara
Dead men tell no tales. When Corporal Kaylin Neya is assigned front desk duty—a task hated by every Hawk—the only thing she can look forward to besides an endless stream of complaints is visits from a dotty old woman. She always brings baked goods along with information passed on by her friends…who happen to be ghosts no one else can see...Categorized as:
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![Scorched by Magic by Jasmine Walt]()
Scorched by Magic by Jasmine Walt
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe seventh book in this action-packed, wildly original fantasy series by New York Times Bestselling Author Jasmine Walt. Home from their travels at last, Sunaya and Iannis are confronted with a threat against which even their strongest magic is largely helpless... -
![Jade Shards by Fonda Lee]()
Jade Shards by Fonda Lee
Fonda Lee returns to the acclaimed Green Bone Saga with four prequel short stories that delve into the personal histories of the Kaul and Ayt families. The Witch and Her Friend. Before she was the ruthless leader of the Mountain clan, Ayt Mada was an orphan without friends at school except for Aun Ure, a teenage girl feared and renowned as an assassin but yearning for a simpler life...Categorized as:
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![All Hallows' Magic by T.J. Green]()
All Hallows' Magic by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs Samhain approaches, worlds collide. A Shifter family arrives in White Haven, one of them close to death. Avery offers them sanctuary, only to find their pursuers are close behind, intent on retribution. In an effort to help them, Avery and Alex are dragged into a fight they didn’t want but must see through. As if that weren't enough trouble, strange signs begin to appear at Old Haven Church... -
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Rand by Silvia Shaw
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn epic story of magic, heroism, love, and treachery, Rand is a magical world ruled by an imperial line of Queens. Three hundred years ago, its most powerful talisman, a medallion called the Circle of Sheda, was taken through the portal and lost. When Dr... -
![Of Blood and Monsters by D.G. Swank, Denise Grover Swank]()
Of Blood and Monsters by D.G. Swank, Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBook three in the Piper Lancaster Series by D. G. Swank. A demon army is descending on Asheville, prepared to drag Piper and her friends to hell for defying Okeus, the god of war and hell, a threat her band of battered and weary defenders is nowhere near strong enough to hold off... -
![The Gift by Dannika Dark]()
The Gift by Dannika Dark
Despite a powerful snowstorm that has shut down the city, Silver and the Mageri crew are preparing to spend a peaceful holiday at home, surrounded by family, food, and merriment. But the party comes to an abrupt end when Logan receives an unexpected call, one that forces him to make a life-changing decision that could affect his relationship with Silver forever... -
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Magic Unleashed by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsUnknown entities and the Daughters of Llyr. Trouble’s coming to White Haven. Avery and the White Haven witches have finally found their grimoires and defeated the Favershams, but their troubles are only just beginning. Something escaped from the spirit world when they battled beneath All Souls Church, and now it wants to stay, unleashing violence across Cornwall... -
![Odds and Ends by Gwen DeMarco, Janine Granda]()
Odds and Ends by Gwen DeMarco, Janine Granda
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe thrilling conclusion to the Sophie and the Odd Ones series…. A cryptic message from the Great Mother sends Sophie on a mission to uncover her own dark past. This quest will lead her on a journey to the Queen Maeve’s former stronghold on Earth. Sophie soon discovers the shocking truth about her erased history and the destiny that awaits her... -
![Towers of Acalia Volume II by Atlas Kane]()
Towers of Acalia Volume II by Atlas Kane
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWith my core enhanced by runes of power, I'm progressing faster than any cultivator in Acalia. Headed to defeat the Forest Tower, Astra, Brea, Minh and I are ready for whatever this strange world can throw at us. Unfortunately, not all is right in Acalia. With another tower to climb, monsters to kill, and rival cultivators testing me, I'm going to have my hands full... -
![Blood of a Huntsman by May Sage]()
Blood of a Huntsman by May Sage
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe vampires have always feared the first of their kind and his descendants. Now all immortals know there’s a new Eirikrson threatening their way of life. And they don’t intend to let her. Catherine Stormhale has spent decades trying to crawl out of her family’s shadow. Now they’re calling her back home, to serve their clan against her new friends, and she has a choice to make... -
![Trickster King by Susan Copperfield]()
Trickster King by Susan Copperfield
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPatrick Laycal loves his family above all else, but he needs time off work from ruling over stubborn Texans. Rather than rest and relax, Pat does what he does best, sowing the seeds of chaos and progress wherever he goes... -
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Immortal Vegas Boxed Set: Books 1-3 Kindle Edition by Jenn Stark
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe first three full-length novels of the fast-paced, high-adventure, international urban fantasy Immortal Vegas Series in one box set! Deal yourself in for the smart-mouthed jokes, stay for the adventure, and never bet against the house…. Wilde Magic: Tarot-reading artifact hunter Sara Wilde has had her share of tough assignments, but this one just might take the cake... -
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![Reaching Retribution by Kaitlyn Hoyt]()
Reaching Retribution by Kaitlyn Hoyt
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsScorching secrets, descending darkness, and a chance to reach retribution. It seems as if everything Ryanne does results badly for her or those around her. Her last attempt to save someone’s life ended up killing her. Now stuck in limbo with no idea how to get back to her body, Ryanne is in desperate need of some guidance... -
![Tarma and Kethry by Mercedes Lackey]()
Tarma and Kethry by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis omnibus of the acclaimed Vows and Honor trilogy, set in the New York Times bestselling world of Valdemar, follows Tarma and Kethry, swordswoman and sorceress, as they seek justice for past wrongs. The Introduces Tarma--swordswoman trained by elite warriors in all forms of deadly combat--and Kethry, former noblewoman whose magical skills were shaped by a powerful school of sorcery... -
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The Last Soul Among Wolves by Melissa Caruso
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Last Soul Among Wolves is the dazzling second instalment in Melissa Caruso's bestselling Echo Archives series, a whip-smart fantasy adventure packed with murder, mystery and mind-bending magic. All Kembral Thorne wants is to finish her maternity leave in peace... -
![Shadow Guild: Hades & Persephone Complete Series by Linsey Hall]()
Shadow Guild: Hades & Persephone Complete Series by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHades never saw me coming. .. Tuesday night in the library started out normal--alone with cheap beer and a murder mystery. Partying, librarian style. Until the god Hades appears. When he abducts me, I try to say he's got the wrong girl--I'm no goddess. At least, I don't think so. Suddenly, I'm in his world, captive... -
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Grace of Day by S.L. Naeole
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsGrace's senior year is almost over and it's ending in a way she's never imagined. Her best friend is by her side, her boyfriend is now her fiance, and her life is moving forward. But good things never last... -
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Last Strand by Jennifer Estep
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery bloody thread has been leading to this . . . I’ve battled a lot of bad guys in my time, both as Gin Blanco and as the notorious assassin the Spider. But I’ve never faced off against anyone quite as powerful and deadly as the dastardly leader of the Circle secret society... -
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Damian's Immortal by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBook 3, War of Gods series. The White God’s most trusted friend, Jule, has his powers stripped by the Watchers. They give him an impossible mission: find the mysterious Magician and kill her, before she reopens the gateway between the realms. Jule quickly discovers the beautiful Magician is not what the Watchers claim... -
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The Shadow Isle by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe wild Northlands hold many secrets, among them the mysterious island of Haen Marn, the mountain settlements of Dwarveholt, and the fortified city of Cerr Cawnen. All three communities-and the alliance of humans, elves, and dwarves-are threatened by the religious fanaticism of the Horsekin...Categorized as:
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Nightingale by Helen Harper
All across Scotland, the resistance movement is growing in both strength and numbers. For the first time in five generations, the Mages are afraid - and it’s all because of one woman. But Mairi knows where the real power lies and that it is the Mages who maintain control of the country. She has become the poster girl for the resistance and her magic is growing stronger by the day... -
![Towers of Acalia Volume III by Atlas Kane]()
Towers of Acalia Volume III by Atlas Kane
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs my core continues to grow in power, so do the challenges of Acalia's fearsome towers. After crushing the Forest Tower and moving into a home big enough for me and my four companions, a period of relaxation feels much deserved. Fate has other plans for us. When troubling news arrives from the South, we will pack up our things and ride for adventure once again... -
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![Wounded, Vol. 2 by Amy Lane]()
Wounded, Vol. 2 by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGreen and Bracken’s beloved survived their enemy's worst—with help from unexpected vampiric help. But survival is a long way from recovery, and even further from safety. Green’s people want badly to return to the Sierra Foothills, but they’re not going with their tails between their legs... -
![Destiny of the Dead by Amber Fisher]()
Destiny of the Dead by Amber Fisher
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA malevolent obsession is driving the innocent to their graves. Necromancer Kezia Bernard is closing in on her lifelong pursuit of unleashing the magic buried in her DNA. But when a loved one’s sanity cracks, Kezia must put her dreams on hold one last time. While visiting Chicago to meet a psychiatric specialist, Kezia investigates a series of child deaths in a nearby town... -
![Sever And Split: A Fae Portal Fantasy by Teshelle Combs, Leigh Ferguson]()
Sever And Split: A Fae Portal Fantasy by Teshelle Combs, Leigh Ferguson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagic belongs to the fae. It’s always been so. But when Bri, a free-spirited human, and Era, an order-seeking fae halfling, come together for their annual family dinner, magic breaks every rule, and a nightmare is unleashed on both sides of the portal... -
![Visionary X Starlight by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Visionary X Starlight by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBadass Princess meets Rookie Criminal Investigator…. Two different worlds – one unique connection – a whole lot of madness. After being held prisoner most of her life, Makoto Heart is now free and currently staying in Realm Five, Minato. So, when her five knights surprise her with a trip to Realm Six, Earthala, she’s beyond excited to see what the hype is all about...Categorized as:
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![Horn of Winter by Keri Arthur]()
Horn of Winter by Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRevenge is a dish best served cold…. When Bethany Aodhán, resident—and reluctant—relic hunter for Deva’s Fae Council, is assigned her next task, little does she realize just how many unwanted ghosts it will raise. The missing relic—Borrhás’s Horn—enables the user to raise elements of winter against their enemies... -
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Everbound by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo live in the light, they hunt in the dark…. The power of Helena’s magic has made her a target for the Coven. She wanted no part in the war of the witches, but it’s out of her hands now. She has to make a stand--and she does that by helping the Hunters and their allies against their common enemy. And now, the witch who ripped Helena’s future apart is coming... -
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Revenge Hunter by Amelia Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI couldn't be more furious with Fin. He's crossed my boundaries and betrayed me for the last time. But I have a secret, that not even he knows. I stole something off the Black Mage's person last time we almost died fighting him, and that artifact is going to lead me to the truth. But instead of finding what I need, I get my my ass handed to me by a pack of goons... -
![With Flying Colors by Amy Sumida]()
With Flying Colors by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTheir love must endure Hell to survive. Prince Malik Starsiene has proposed and wants to marry Amara on his home planet of Hell. The fresh truce between the Bleiten and the Triari may not be enough to protect Amara but the title of Princess of Hell will be. All she has to do is survive long enough to be crowned... -
![The Elemental’s Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
The Elemental’s Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings***INCLUDES A BONUS CHAPTER***. Elemental Earth Magic. Intergalactic Consequences. Maggie Parker holds the compass and her magic can change everything - but time is running out. Maggie’s still searching for answers... -
![The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl 05 by Miyuki Tonogaya]()
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl 05 by Miyuki Tonogaya
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSparks fly between the handsome descendant of a snow spirit and the oblivious coworker he has a crush on! A romantic comedy in an office setting that takes coworkers to lovers to new heights within a winter wonderland of emotions! As the descendant of a snow spirit living in modern times, Himuro often finds himself on the verge of causing a blizzard due to his strong feelings for his coworker... -
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![Autumn Dawn by Lizzy Ford]()
Autumn Dawn by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree months after turning Dark and being granted a second trial, Summer has succeeded in winning back not only her soul, but saving that of the Master of Dark as well. She leaves the hospital with some doubts as to whether or not she and Decker can be together, given all they’ve been through and how Dark his deeds were... -
![Blood of the Exiled: Book 10 of The Witch Fairy Series by Bonnie Lamer]()
Blood of the Exiled: Book 10 of The Witch Fairy Series by Bonnie Lamer
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's time to check on the Witches. Something Xandra would rather not do, but she has an obligation to make sure they are safe. She is their princess, after all. Even if they would prefer she wasn't. Her grandfather has shaken things up a bit since the last time she saw him... -
![The Gnome’s Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
The Gnome’s Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMaggie Parker is an Elemental learning to make magic. After a showdown with Simon Wesley, it’s clear she’s running out of time. Nothing is going as planned. Did she just turn a mouse into a corgi? Magic is a lot more complicated than she realized. Maggie has to find the magic compass and rescue an old friend who may hold the answers... -
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Charmed by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife or Death? Not many people would choose death. But what if death chooses you? What if death doesn’t mean the end of your life, but the beginning? For a Death Escort, death is life. Death is your paycheck. Death is your job. And Charming is the best Escort the Grim Reaper has ever had. But when you piss off the Reaper, being the best doesn’t matter... -
![Fury's Magic by Yasmine Galenorn]()
Fury's Magic by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"My name is Kaeleen Donovan. I'm a Theosian-a minor goddess. They call me Fury. ". By day, I run the Crossroads Cleaning Company, and I also read fortunes and cast hexes at Dream Wardens, a magical consulting shop. But by night, I'm oath-bound to Hecate, Goddess of the Crossroads... -
![City of Betrayal by Claudie Arseneault]()
City of Betrayal by Claudie Arseneault
An Isandor Novel. The whole city is searching for Hasryan—some for revenge and justice, others to save their friends. Yet no one knows where to find him except Lord Arathiel Brasten, who vanished 130 years ago only to magically return. Lord Diel Dathirii’s struggle to free his city from the neighbouring imperialistic enclave is far from over... -
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Queen of Jade by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDragons and mages unite, but darkness waits to divide them once again. Discovering he was a lost mage and destined to protect a hidden dragon queen wasn't on the agenda when Teagan met Jade Drake. He certainly didn't expect to fall in love. Not all love stories are easy. An unwelcome visitor soon reveals people Jade and Teagan thought were allies might very well be the most sinister enemies... -
![Feel My Power by Debbie Cassidy]()
Feel My Power by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe bite of winter is as cruel as it's blade. Winter rules because of me, but the other courts aren't about to accept our victory without a fight. They want a rematch. They want a replay, and this time they want to watch. My hands are stained with blood, my heart is filled with darkness but there's no backing away from the precipice. Not if I hope to save the people I love... -
![The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark]()
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats. Nor do they have tails. But they are most assuredly dead. Nebula and Alex Award winner P. Djèlí Clark introduces a brand new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. 2024. Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi... -
![Bitter Gold Hearts by Glen Cook]()
Bitter Gold Hearts by Glen Cook
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Stormwarden's children have been kidnapped and Garrett, P. I. is on the case. But caught between the bewitching beauty of a half-elf and the fearsome power of a horde of ogres, Garrett has to think twice before sacrificing all for a fortune in gold-after all, even in this enchanted land, he's only human. -
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![Blood of Mystery by Mark Anthony]()
Blood of Mystery by Mark Anthony
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom an acclaimed new master of fantasy fiction comes Book Four in the continuing saga of magic, adventure, courage, and fate on parallel worlds–mystical Eldh and modern Earth. Blood of Mystery. A twist of time has left Runebreaker Travis Wilder and three of his otherworldly friends stranded on 1880s Earth in a lawless Colorado mining town... -
![The Raven Ring by Patricia C. Wrede]()
The Raven Ring by Patricia C. Wrede
The world of Lyra is the world of two moons which humans share with the folk of magic: the silvery people of the ancient Shee, the elusive forest-dwelling Wyrd, and the dread Shadow Born, whose evil seeps into men's hearts and the shadows of the world. In this Lyra adventure, a proud young mountain woman must leave her stronghold to travel to the city and accomplish a bitter task... -
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Forbidden Union by Willa Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWar is coming. The assassins sent to kill me may have failed in their mission, but they managed to injure me. Thankfully the Wolveskin—the wolf shifters who live in the Dark Forest—have invited me and my fated mates to recuperate with them until I can fulfill my destiny. They believe I may be the one spoken of in prophecy, the one destined to unify the Kingdom... -
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The Tainted City by Courtney Schafer
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDev is a desperate man. After narrowly surviving a smuggling job gone wrong, he’s now a prisoner of the Alathian Council, held hostage to ensure his friend Kiran - former apprentice to one of the most ruthless mages alive - does their bidding. But Kiran isn’t Dev’s only concern. Back in his home city of Ninavel,...Categorized as:
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The Dark Remains by Mark Anthony
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom a brilliant fantasy master comes a tale of astounding magic, unrelenting evil, and redemptive courage. Travis Wilder and Grace Beckett have returned to modern Earth to get medical help for Beltan, a knight from the otherworld of Eldh... -
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The Fool and the Sparrow by Dana Fox
Spy. Fixer. Assassin. Sparrow. As the top operative for a global shadow government known as the Order, Thea has served and protected the elite 1%. Her life changes suddenly when she escapes the Order with damning evidence of the group’s existence. Now she is on the run for her life, looking for a way to expose what she’s stolen...Categorized as:
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