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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
Looming war threatens all Feyre holds dear in the third volume of the #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees...Categorized as:
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The Assassin and the Empire by Sarah J. Maas
Celaena Sardothien is the assassin with everything: a place to call her own, the love of handsome Sam, and, best of all, freedom. Yet, she won’t be truly free until she is far away from her old master, Arobynn Hamel; Celaena must take one last daring assignment that will liberate her forever. But having it all, means you have a lot to lose . . -
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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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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In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
Disguised as a boy, Alanna of Trebond becomes a squire, to none other than the prince of the realm. But Prince Jonathan is much more to Alanna; he is her ally, her best friend, and one of the few who knows that she's really a girl... -
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 5 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“AND NOW, BECAUSE OF LOVE, I’M GOING TO LOSE EVERYTHING.”Things are coming to a head between the empress, the emperor, and his mistress. Rashta’s secret has been found out, Navier must scramble to save her brother from banishment, and with all the pieces in place, Sovieshu finally readies his opening gambit...Categorized as:
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart, Herelee
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"I WONDER WHAT IT WOULD FEEL LIKE IF THERE WAS SOEONE WHO COULDN'T THINK STRAIGHT BECAUSE OF ME."Secrets and schemes are swirling around the palace...and when people are playing with fire, someone's bound to get burned...Categorized as:
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King Maker by Audrey Grey
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsPerfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, this long awaited third book promises even more action and romance than the last! They broke the curse, but at what cost? Haven and her crew may be considered heroes, but they arrive back in Penryth harboring dangerous secrets...Categorized as:
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Catching Genesis by Nicole Riddley
How do I reject thee? Let me count the ways… Rejected and broken-hearted, Genesis Fairchild turns to her best friends and come up with a plan to give Logan, the school’s major player, and future alpha, a taste of his own medicine... -
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 4 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“YOU NEED TO BECOME THE EMPRESS, MISS RASHTA.”Sovieshu’s lover, his mistress, and the future mother of his child―Rashta’s got it all…on the surface, that is. What she really wants is to be able to keep herself and the baby safe on her own, regardless of whether she has the favor of the emperor. The largest obstacle standing in her way? Navier, or so she believes...Categorized as:
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The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the third book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death—either she will be killed or she will be inducted into the tribe. Although she triumphs, dire challenges lie ahead...Categorized as:
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The Red Pearl Scene by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 1 by Alphatart, Sumpul
Navier Ellie Trovi was the lifelong companion of Sovieshu, the emperor of the Eastern Empire, with whom she spent her youth discussing the empire they would build together. She was intelligent, compassionate, and courageous. She was the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, until the day Sovieshu fell for another woman, demanding a divorce...Categorized as:
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Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott
After meeting the mysterious woman of the forest, Rhys and Amalia are left questioning everything they know about the feuding kingdoms’ history, the two royal families that began the war, and their own turbulent relationship.There is only one place to find answers—in Draegan, the cursed kingdom that lies across the Chasm...Categorized as:
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Last Sacrifice: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSafety. Comfort. Duty. What would you sacrifice if it meant saving someone's life? Could you sacrifice everything, including your own pride, to make sure that she'd be safe? And does that last sacrifice mean anything at all...if it comes too late? Book 6 in the Dimitri Point of View series...Categorized as:
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The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, Vol. 1 by Antstudio, SANSOBEE
Aria Roscent mercilessly bullied her stepsister Mielle and paid the ultimate price for her misdeeds―but not before Mielle revealed that she’d manipulated Aria into harassing Mielle in the first place! Instead of dying, Aria is sent back in time and gifted a strange hourglass with mysterious powers... -
Vampire Knight, Vol. 16 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Night Class is back in session, but Yuki finds herself quickly becoming second fiddle to Sara Shirabuki. With Kaname gone, Yuki is now desperate for blood, so Zero offers her his own... -
My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 1 by Early Flower, JunJun Kim
The orphaned Blondina lives a tough life on the streets, left only with a memento from her late mother—one that proves she is the child of the emperor of Ates. From the streets, Blondina moves into the royal palace where she lives a lonely existence…that is until she befriends a brash and surly cat named Amon...Categorized as:
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Failed Future by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWhen worlds collide, and things are rarely what they seem, there may be no one Vi can trust. Having forsaken her crown for a chance to save her family, and the world, Vi Solaris washes up on the shores of Meru. She's wounded and barely alive. But Vi's fight for survival is only just beginning.As a princess in a foreign land, everyone is after her... -
Princess of Secrets by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAll she needs is a clue After a disastrous Princess Test, Carina tries to pick up the pieces and prove she is still a trustworthy spy. But all her evidence points to magical interference, and her father won’t believe such preposterous theories without proof... -
Mage of Kings by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final stand between mages and dragons begins.Hidden behind protected stone walls, elemental dragons and mystical mages await the day darkness finds them again. They fought a battle, and were forced to run for their lives. Even still, lives were lost. Teagan reluctantly finds himself as the mage others turn toward to lead them safely through the war... -
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...Categorized as:
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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... -
V Games: Dead Before Dawn by Caroline Peckham
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter the explosive breakout on the Isle of Lidelse, Selena and Varick have made it to safety. But the Helsings are already plotting their revenge and will hunt them to the ends of the earth to have it. Selena must rely on new allies as well as old to remain safe, but trust is not a thing she finds easy anymore.Soon, she's forced to decide whether to fight or keep running... -
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Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 77 ratingsKatsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight—she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king’s thug. She never expects to fall in love with beautiful Prince Po... -
UnBreaking by L.D. Waters
Emerald eyes watched me. His deep, husky voice rumbled across the forest, caressing my ears.“Do you not wish to come out and play, darling?”Time is a deceptive mistress. Nineteen-year-old Zurilya has learned this the hard way.After a wish for a happily ever after goes terribly wrong, Zurilya is trapped in a caricature of a hateful marriage... -
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.. -
Princess of Roses by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA beastly prince. A beautiful servant. Can two imperfect souls learn to love before the last petal falls?When a kraken attack leaves her family destitute, Rosemary Mercer strikes a bargain. She will serve Prince Darian for a year to erase her father’s debts. But there is more at stake than money, and the prince’s beastly curse changes more than his appearance... -
Wandering Star by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. Orphaned, disgraced, and stripped of her title, Rho is ready to live life quietly, as an aid worker in the Cancrian refugee camp on House Capricorn...Categorized as:
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Wandering Star by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. Orphaned, disgraced, and stripped of her title, Rho is ready to live life quietly, as an aid worker in the Cancrian refugee camp on House Capricorn...Categorized as:
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The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 10 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAsahi continues to fight against the god of darkness and his minions, and the water dragon god lends her the totality of his power...Categorized as:
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The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAsahi returns to the present day, and though her reunion with her family is joyful, she misses Subaru and the water dragon god in the other world...Categorized as:
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Meet Me in the Ether by Iris Lake
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat happens when a beautiful liar, a cruel prince, a ruthless manipulator, a seductive enchantress, and a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to find the woman he loves, get tangled in the same web of lies and secrets?Neira Aroya is an exceptional liar and a skillful thief... -
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
From New York Times best-selling author Lexi Ryan, Cruel Prince meets A Court of Thorns and Roses in this sexy, action-packed fantasy about a girl who is caught between two treacherous faerie courts and their dangerously seductive princes.Brie hates the Fae and refuses to have anything to do with them, even if that means starving on the street...Categorized as:
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Shadowstone Academy, Book 1: Broken Trinity: A Young Adult Urban Fantasy Academy Novel by Barbara Hartzler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI'm back at the school I hate after my sister just took down the biggest, baddest secret society. At least I only have two secret societies to deal with now, and my sister close enough to begin my training.There's only one problem. The most popular guy in school has finally noticed me, but so has the biggest bully I’ve ever met... -
Me and My Beast Boss, Vol. 1 by Shiroinu
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a world where humans are thought to be inferior to beastfolk, human office worker Saki Oki endures a constant stream of ridicule and scorn from her beastfolk colleagues and superiors... -
Spirit Bound: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHow do you define yourself? Power. Success. Blood. Death. Obsession. Pain. Loss. Failure. Monster. Darkness. Bitter darkness. However, darkness cannot reside where light exists. Light is beauty. Light is rebirth. Light can restore hope, but only if you let the light in. (Book 5 in the DPOV series)Rated: Fiction T - English - Romance/Drama - Rose H., Dimitri B...Categorized as:
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Blood Promise: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDimitri never feared death, but now he relishes it. He's never felt so alive. He's finally awakened to the reality of what immortality has to offer and lives for the night. There is only one person missing... [Warning: Adult content and situations including violence, abuse, and sexual content. Readers, please be aware]Rated: Fiction M - English - Suspense/Drama - Rose H., Dimitri B...Categorized as:
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Of Gold and Greed by Chanda Hahn
Chanda Hahn presents Book 6 in the Daughters of Eville series...Categorized as:
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Trial of Three by Alex Lidell
Four cords of power. Three trials. Two soul-crushing secrets. For Lera, training has never been so hard. With the males’ power roaring in her veins and River’s cold demand that she master the magic before the third trial, something has to give. Worse still, River is keeping something from her. Something about his past and Lunos’s future. For River and Coal, the past must stay buried... -
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 11 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFacing the gravity of his impending demise, the water dragon god vows that he will send Asahi back to her world before all his power disappears. As Asahi struggles to find a way to stay with him, she can’t deny that the day when they must part is coming...Categorized as:
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Ember Queen by Laura Sebastian
The thrilling conclusion to an epic fantasy about a throne cruelly stolen and a girl who must fight to take it back for her people.Princess Theodosia was a prisoner in her own country for a decade. Renamed the Ash Princess, she endured relentless abuse and ridicule from the Kaiser and his court. But though she wore a crown of ashes, there is fire in Theo’s blood...Categorized as:
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The Sunken City by Emma V. R. Noyes
Amare Bellamy is not a witch. Orphaned as a child and raised on a ship by the most dangerous men in the Caribbean, Amare is one thing and one thing alone: a pirate. And pirates hate magic... -
Fiancée of the Wizard, Vol. 4 (Volume 4) (Mahoutsukai no Konyakusha (Manga) #4) by Masaki Kazuka
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWILL LOVE BE ENOUGH TO OVERCOME THIS FINAL BATTLE...?Despite being a newlywed, things are far from rosy and carefree for Filimena, as she’s continually plagued by dark nightmares of the person she used to be in her previous life. And no matter how powerful Egiedeyrus is, even he’s struggling to break the curse…and time is running out... -
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Anwen of Primewood by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's never wise for a lady to run away in the middle of the night with a smooth-talking man with a questionable heritage—it's even worse to give that man your family's greatest treasure.After making a chain of bad decisions, Lady Anwen of Primewood finds herself in Lauramore, posing as a tambourine girl while she attempts to track down the man who wooed her, robbed her, and left her in the woods...Categorized as:
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The Unlucky Prince by Deborah Grace White
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sacrifice to duty. Magic gone awry. And a prince with the worst luck on the continent.Prince Ari has always struggled to find his place in his own kingdom…maybe because he spent half his childhood trapped in a swan’s body. His mother thinks he should find a wife and settle down, but far from being subdued by his past brush with magic, he’s convinced life has more adventure for him yet... -
To Shatter a Slipper by Abigail Manning
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if the glass slipper fit the wrong girl?Kirsi Allerednic was never one to enjoy balls, corsets, or fake smiles. She would much rather chat with the charming servant, Caden, than catch the eye of a prince who is already far more interested in a girl with glass slippers... -
Unleashed by Chani Lynn Feener
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA few months ago, Spencer Perry made a deal with the devil. Or, more aptly, Hades. With her boyfriend back from the dead, honoring those promised nightly trips to the Underworld has gotten more complicated. Torn between loyalty towards Micah and duty towards Hadrian, Spencer has enough to deal with without having to worry about Persephone...Categorized as:
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From the Earth by A.R. Colbert
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat's a girl to do when her only option to live means destroying everyone she loves?Claren didn't ask to join her society's Leadership. She was forced into it. And under the watchful eyes of her superiors, she's left with no choice but to carry out a mission that will destroy everything and everyone she believes in, including the man who has her heart.The Leaders want her to kill the rebels... -
Fantasy of Frost by Kelly St. Clare
Sometimes it takes death to show you how to live.I know many things. What I am capable of, what I will change, what I will become. But there is one thing I will never know...The veil I've worn from birth carries with it a terrible loneliness; a suppression I cannot imagine being free of.Some things never change...My mother will always hate me. Her court will always shun me....Until they do...Categorized as:
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