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Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur
The thrilling, heartfelt finale to the New York Times bestselling Hooky series, based on the beloved WEBTOON comic. Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king—and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian—Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and their friends, before darkness prevails... -
All the Young Dudes: Sirius's Perspective - Volume One: Years 1-4 by Rollercoasterwords
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMsKingBean89's "All The Young Dudes" rewritten from Sirius's perspective. Book one covers years 1-4.Cover by moony cig... -
Voice of Life by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe fourth and final book in the Spoken Mage seriesIn her fourth year, Elena should be focused on final exams and graduation. Instead, her future, and the future of those she loves, depends on her ability to stop a decades-long war. Join Elena and Lucas for their final year at the Academy... -
A Shade of Kiev 2 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThere is much about my past that I have never revealed to anyone. Nobody knows that, before I lost myself, I was a physician's apprentice. I have witnessed countless human illnesses. But I have lived for centuries and never come across a vampire being sick with anything other than his own darkness. Until today... -
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Found by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFog rolls into Tulsa, and with it comes Darkness. Zoey knows something is up, and that the something involves Neferet, but Neferet can't possibly be freed, right?Other Neferet and her companion, Lynette, arrive in Woodward Park to set this world's Neferet free from her grotto prison, and discover there may be those who sympathize with their cause... -
Curse of the Akkeri by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFaerune is running out of time. With the threat of the Dreilore nipping at their heels, our unlikely companions have only one to move forward with Alluin’s mad plan to overthrow the Empire. The emperor must be killed, and the Dreilore defeated, but first Isara Saredoth must be located. She’s the only rational choice for empress, someone both humans and elves alike can support... -
The Poison Song by Jen Williams
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFrom two time British Fantasy Award-winning author, Jen Williams, comes the epic conclusion to the Winnowing Flame trilogy. Exhilarating fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb.' One of the best fantasy novels of the year, if not the decade' James Oswald'A fitting finale, triumphant and bittersweet in all the best ways' SciFiNowAll is chaos. All is confusion... -
Suitor Armor: Volume 3 by Purpah
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLady-in-waiting Lucia makes dire discoveries that haunt her every move in this third volume of Suitor Armor, an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel, with an exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content... -
Wedding Hells by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter her victory over Master Grey, Emily wants nothing more than to relax and give herself time to recover from the duel. Her magic, pushed to the limits, is no longer reliable, forcing her to learn to control it from scratch. Every time she delays using her magic, she risks headaches ... or worse... -
Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire by Don Martin
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWitch apprentice Verity Vox has never encountered a problem magic can’t solve. So when a cryptic note invites her to Foxfire, she goes. With her apprenticeship limiting her services to a year, Foxfire will be her biggest challenge yet... -
Voice of Command by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsElena has found the power in her voice--now she must decide how to use it.Finally accepted as a mage, Elena struggles with her commonborn roots. And when disaster strikes the kingdom, she can't shrug off the death toll as the mageborn have always done. Yet the limitations of her spoken magic hold her back--both in saving lives among the people and in competitions in the Academy's arena... -
Bennett Turns Into a Cat by Ireen Chau
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis illustrated novella can be read after The Herbwitch Princess.Beauty Without Brains: How Will Lady Narcissa Wear the Crown?When the most notorious gossip columnist in Olderea releases a scathing article about her, Narcissa is desperate to upkeep her image of a diligent princess-to-be, even if it means moving to the palace and leaving her kittens behind... -
Love's Labor's Won by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTwo families, alike in dignity...and armed with powerful magic. The Magical Families of Ashworth and Ashfall have been feuding for countless years, ever since something happened to split one family into two. Now, they have been invited to Cockatrice Faire... when no other magician would dare invite them both... -
The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World, Vol. 5 by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya
In this charming tale, a woman gets transported to a fantasy world and pursues her own quest: opening a book café!Tsukina is a single, thirty-something office worker whose favorite thing is curling up with a good book. When a god tells her that she must go to another world to become its magical savior, Tsukina isn’t interested. She has zero desire to go on some grand hero’s journey... -
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Ultra Maniac, Vol. 03 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBut being a witch-in-training isn't as easy (or fun) as it seems. In fact, it's sort of a pain in the neck. There are secrets to keep, all kinds of tricky magical stuff to remember and never-ending catastrophes to sidestep. Nina may be sweet, but she's got a lot to learn. Thank goodness one of her schoolteachers is an emigre from the Magic Kingdom. Two witches are better than one, right? Well.. -
Monster and the Beast, Vol. 2 by renji
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe innocent Cavo has finally managed to express his true feelings for the irrepressible Liam, but mysterious figures related to Liam's past interrupt them. In the midst of saving damsels and fleeing enemies, they hardly have a moment alone to explore their new status quo. Chance encounters, dangerous foes, and unexpected companions test the limits of the bond between Cavo and Liam... -
Prince of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsONE WEEK. FIVE CONTESTANTS. ONE PRINCE. A DEVASTATING DECISION.Before, she avoided elimination. Now, she must win.Chosen as one of the Final Five in the Bride Search, Ada has one last chance to find the golden lamp and save her family. Yet with Cyrus no longer her partner-in-crime, but her target, her plans unravel, tearing her between duty and desire... -
Demon Diary, Volume 02 by Kara, Jee-Hyung Lee
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter failing his tutor, Eclipse, and sparing the life of an enemy life (very un-demonlike!), young Raenef decides to leave his homeland alone until he's become a Demon Lord. But life in the big world isn't easy for an unskilled demon. There are many who hate demons and would kill Raenef on sight. When Raenef stumbles into the temple of Rased, he meets someone who would love to do just that... -
Maleficent by Elizabeth Rudnick
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA deluxe novelization of the Walt Disney Studios film Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie. This visually dazzling live action film explores the origins of one of the most iconic Disney villains: Maleficent, the infamous fairy who curses Princess Aurora in Disney's animated classic Sleeping Beauty... -
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... -
Queen of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsONE QUEEN. A CAPTIVE KINGDOM. A GAMBLE FOR SALVATION. In a corrupted Cahraman, Ada is back on the streets, struggling to save her friends and the kingdom from the fallout of her devastating mistake. But it all seems impossible when her enemy is all-powerful and Cyrus no longer trusts her. Her plan to steal back the lamp flings them on a treacherous quest for salvation... -
Wynd, Book Three: The Throne in the Sky by James Tynion IV, AndWorld Design
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsReturn to Esseriel in the darkest chapter to date of Wynd, perfect for newcomers and longtime fans of Eisner Award-Winning writer James Tynion IV!The land of Esseriel is a darker and more dangerous place than ever, as tensions between the Human and Faerie realms build to the brink of war... -
Academy of Falling Kingdoms Box Set: The Complete Epic Fantasy Adventure Series by Marisa Mills, Drake Mason
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI can speak to demons. The punishment is death. The mission: put on a dress, pretend to be a lady, and infiltrate the academy of mages to steal a journal from the forbidden archives.The problem: I’m no mage and I’ve never worn a dress in my life. But it’s not like I have a choice... -
Morgana and Oz, Vol. 3: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel by Miyuli
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this stunning debut series by Miyuli, perfect for fans of fantasy and romance, a struggling witch crosses paths with an angsty vampire, setting the stage for either love or war.Morgana Winterberry belongs to a long line of witches, while Oz belongs to the rival vampire clan... -
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Ultra Maniac, Vol. 02 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen Yuta, a boy from Nina's home-dimension, enrols in her earth school, his motivations are suspect even before he secretly gives her best friend Ayu a camera guaranteed to reveal true love... -
Reflections of Me: Year Two by Yumoyori Wilson, Avery Phoenix
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSurviving my first semester at Brighten Magic Academy wasn't as simple as I thought it would be... -
Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion, Vol. 3 by Kamada, Eiko Mutsuhana
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“I’ve spent the night in tears… but every morning, I wake up still loving him.”With Princess Billaura’s marriage around the corner, it’s a busy time for Sir Harij―but that doesn’t stop him from returning to Rose’s shop. Maybe he needs another love potion, or maybe he’s worried about her... -
Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion, Vol. 2 by Kamada, Eiko Mutsuhana
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"With those memories, I can continue on alone."Never in her wildest dreams did Rose imagine that she'd hold a proper conversation with her crush—yet here she is, enjoying the tea and apple-flavored snacks he brings just for her.It's enough to almost make her forget that their peaceful days together will only last for so long. After all, once the potion is completed, that'll be the end of.. -
Possessed by Kira Saito
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDown in New Orleans, Arelia LaRue's once ordinary life has been transformed into something truly odd. As she ventures further into the word of Les Mysteries she realizes that nothing is ever as simple as it appears. Faced with challenges that threaten her very sanity, Arelia must decide if fighting for what is right is truly worth the risk... -
Kyo Kara MAOH!, Volume 04 (今日から (マ) のつく自由業! / Kyō kara (MA) no tsuku jiyūgyō! - Manga #4) by Tomo Takabayashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Japanese schoolboy Yuri Shibuya, who has a strong sense of justice, gets flushed into another world, he is hailed as the king of the Mazoku, beautiful demons who want him to lead them in their war against humans... -
Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion, Vol. 4 by Kamada, Eiko Mutsuhana
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“I never thought there would come a day when you would look at me like that.”It has been one month since Harij rescued Rose from the thief who broke into her home, and the two have had no contact since―until a woozy Harij comes stumbling through the hermitage’s door! It turns out he accidentally consumed the love potion he ordered, and is now drunk with lovesickness... -
The Avatar's Flames by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRuethwyn’s life was promising. Talented in magic, the young elven woman didn’t fit in in her hometown, but was scheduled to attend the most renowned academy of magic in the kingdom, and was even building up the courage to confess her love in the hope that it might be returned. That all ended in a dragon’s fire... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 10 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI was already surprised when I found out that I had been reincarnated in the world of Fortune Lover, the otome game that I was playing right before dying, but things just got shocking when I realized that I had become Katarina Claes, the main antagonist! I tried my best to avoid all of the game's bad ends, and somehow succeeded.. -
A Daughter of the Trolls by McKenzie Catron
Are you afraid of the bogeyman?Eighteen-year-old Sparrow can’t remember a time when she wasn’t. And neither can her mother—or the trolls, imps, gnomes, and faeries who all live in the Glade and call it home... -
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The Diviner by Tobias Begley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter a stressful first year at Yesgol, Evan Tailor is looking forward to a vacation with his boyfriend and a stress free year of schooling. Unfortunately, life has other plans. Despite his relative success in last year's tournament, Evan can't rest on his laurels... -
Legend of the Wildlings by Brittney Brewer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the story of a girl with nothing left to lose.An island filled with magic and mystery.And the legend that could destroy it all.…but what if the legend was wrong?At fifteen, Ember Lothbrok has spent half her life passing through the Galway foster system, though strange occurrences seem to follow her around like a cloud of bad luck... -
Otherside Picnic: Volume 6 by Iori Miyazawa
My name is Sorawo Kamikoshi. I’m just your everyday, plain-as-can-be student attending university in Saitama.One day, some blonde I've never met shows up and tells me I have amnesia. Before I have time to be confused, I'm whisked away to a mysterious facility in a car driven by a member of the yakuza... -
Punished by Kira Saito
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDown in New Orleans, Arelia Larue’s once ordinary life has quickly transformed into something truly extraordinary. As her ability to communicate and work with Les Mysteries (spirits) grows, so does her attraction for Darkwood’s secretive owner Lucus LaPlante... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 15 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs the College continues its desperate search for The Testament of Carnamagos, the danger has grown so dire that the Vice-Chancellor has decided to put the College in lockdown until Christmas. Through their shared plight, Chise and her classmates come to know more about each other. Thanks to their experiences in the Abandoned Hall, they all begin to change, whether they like it or not... -
Fatal Charm by Linda Joy Singleton
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIn this vivid fifth volume of The Seer series, Sabine Rose is reunited with her ill grandmother Nona and her friends at Sheridan Valley. But the excitement of curing Nona-and discovering love with someone new-doesn't outweigh the burden of her father's dark secret: a daughter no one but Sabine knows about. Riddled with curiosity, Sabine uses astral projection to spy on her half sister Jade... -
Mara and Morok: a special shadow by Лия Арден
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAfter the betrayal of Morok, Mara falls alive into the hands of the descendants of her enemy. She will have to face Severin - the current king of Serat-and find out what fate he has in store for her. She will have to figure out how many lies lurk in her past and present. She needs to find a way to complete her long-standing revenge.However, Mara is not the only one who needs to make a decision... -
The Cursed Rose by Leslie Vedder
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe fate of a cursed kingdom rests on ancient secrets, broken promises, and fierce friendships in this gasp-worthy final book of the bestselling twisted fairytale Bone Spindle series.**Perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson, Holly Black, and Marissa Meyer**Not all curses should be broken. Not all fairytales end happily ever after.Fi is a prisoner. Briar, a monster. Shane's a warrior... -
Conjured by Chelsea Bellingeri
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the disastrous fallout on Halloween and the tragic events that followed in the Hazel Cove Cemetery, Alexandria is left picking up the pieces of her broken life. Peter is adjusting. James hates her. Grandma Claudia is gone. Emma is incoherent. Victor went rogue. And Gamma still wants her dead. If that wasn't enough to deal with, two burning questions are driving Alex insane... -
Stain by A.G. Howard
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 33 ratings"Once upon a nightmare, her fairy tale begins..."This high-fantasy gothic fairytale, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea, takes place in an alternative medieval world split apart by magic... -
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The Odd Sisters by Serena Valentino
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThroughout the Villains series, the Odd Sisters have meddled in the lives of the Wicked Queen, The Beast, Ursula, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel, changing the course of fate for the greatest villains ever known. Now, it's time for their reckoning... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 17 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDoing Things by the BookThe reflection of a false god has manifested. Is it the Testament? Or is it still Philomela? The conglomeration that they’ve become seeks to leave the College, making for the banquet hall where the College faculty celebrates. Chise and Elias burst into a tense situation, and find themselves having to face off against both sides... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 16 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBreaking PointThe stolen grimoire was thought long gone, but it turns out it’s still hidden within the College. But why leave the stolen goods so close to the scene of the crime? The College alchemists are left scratching their heads in confusion. Meanwhile, weeks stuck in lockdown leave tempers short, and minor misunderstandings lead to major doubts... -
The Pale-Eyed Mage by Jennifer Ealey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSheldrake is a mage. Maud is a shapeshifter. When their son is born, he is completely pale with nearly white eyes: the legacy of a fearsome great-grandmother.Jayhan grows into a cheery, accident-prone eight-year-old, unhappily aware of his heritage. Soon, a dark-eyed orphan enters his life; rescued from a brutal master to become their stableboy, Sasha's past and present are shrouded in secrets... -
The Enchanter by Tobias Begley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEvan never thought he was going to be special. As the adopted son of a tailor, he had always expected to manage the shop after his father passed. But when his Aura awakens, he finds himself entering Yesgol Academy of Magic, a place filled with the children of elite mages and nobles, all of whom have had magical education from the time they could walk... -
Witch Ball by Linda Joy Singleton
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSabine is finally starting to feel accepted at her new high school. She's friends with the popular girls and even has a cute boyfriend. But Sabine also has a dark secret-she's psychic, and was forced to leave her old school after she accurately predicted the death of a football player...
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