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A Court of Mist and Fury : Rhysand's POV by IllyrianTremors
SPOILERS FOR THE ORIGINAL BOOK BELOW :ACOMAF Part 1: The House of Beasts (Rhys POV) by illyriantremorsThe first 13 chapters of ACOMAF told from Rhys's POV. Includes some brief details of his three months without her after he comes home from UtM and some improvised scenes, but most of it concerns his time with Feyre.~~~~~~~~~~~ACOMAF Part 2...Categorized as:
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![A King of Masks and Magic by Lisa Cassidy]()
A King of Masks and Magic by Lisa Cassidy
Vengeance rises in the shadows A storm is coming… The Shadowhawk has been unmasked to those he trusts most. Montagn, the most powerful empire in the world, prepares for invasion. And back in the tangled alleys and dark streets of Dock City, Vengeance lurks... -
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![A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy]()
A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy
The time of the Shadowhawk was gone. Now he needed to be more.In the space of a night Cuinn Acondor lost his crown and almost his life. Devastated by Talyn’s disappearance, he’s on the run, fleeing from Armun and Shadow hunters who want to destroy everything he stands for. But he won’t give up. Together with the resurgent Wolves, he begins preparing to take back what Azrilan stole from them... -
![Only the Brave by Solmussa]()
Only the Brave by Solmussa
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRegulus Black is angry. He wants revenge. He wants to watch the world burn for all it's done to him. He also wants to make out with James Potter, but that's a secret he'll take to the grave. Vengeance is more important than... whatever it is that chokes him when he lays eyes on Potter.James Potter is confused, because Regulus Black is, all of a sudden, hot... -
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![Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler]()
Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe city of the gods. Elantris once stood as the symbol of all that is beautiful. A sprawling metropolis of unrivaled grandeur, it was a symbol of power and strength, built to be as imposing as it was magnificent.The only thing more glorious than the city itself was its inhabitants, Godlike beings, with silvery skin and hair of the purest, flowing white... -
![Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble]()
Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble
After uncovering the existence of an ancient, secret organization, Ben must track down its whereabouts to enlist help in a battle for the fate of humanity. He goes behind enemy lines and faces certain danger. He must convince the powerful elites that the looming threat to Alcott is real... -
![Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler]()
Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe city of the gods. Elantris once stood as the symbol of all that is beautiful. A sprawling metropolis of unrivaled grandeur, it was a symbol of power and strength, built to be as imposing as it was magnificent.The only thing more glorious than the city itself was its inhabitants, Godlike beings, with silvery skin and hair of the purest, flowing white... -
![Queen of the Shining Sea by Miranda Honfleur]()
Queen of the Shining Sea by Miranda Honfleur
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEnemy mages and ships. An all-powerful organization gone rogue. One woman refuses to stand aside. After the Divinity reveals its dark intentions, Rielle and her friends patrol the Shining Sea, doing all they can to stem the tide of gold flowing into Magehold and the dangerous goods flowing out...Categorized as:
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By Blood Oath Bound by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBetter to die than to swear a blood oath to a clanless night elf… Sky has had enough of being used for her magic. She’s been betrayed one too many times, and now she wants nothing more than to be left alone. But fate won’t let her hide for long. Something evil is stalking the residents of her village, and they think she’s just the person to stop it... -
![Spark of Pursuit by Annika Snow]()
Spark of Pursuit by Annika Snow
Catching a vigilante sounds simple… until you find out that vigilante is your soulbound.Aravenna Kalladine isn’t just used to keeping secrets; she is one. Publicly, she’s the jilted heir of the world’s largest anti-magic arms company, as Mortal as her late parents and those they protected from dangerous Immortals...Categorized as:
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![Her Second Chance Wolf by Ariana Hawkes]()
Her Second Chance Wolf by Ariana Hawkes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsElinor Back in high school, Blake Waldgrave was my nemesis. Now he’s back in my life. Hotter than ever, and… interested in me??? I had a rocky past—dumped in a cardboard box by my family, and so broken I’d never be able to shift. But I’ve got my sh*t together now. I’m no longer the strange little bird that nobody wanted...Categorized as:
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![Lady of The Lake by C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers]()
Lady of The Lake by C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers
Nia finds herself entangled in a world of lies and betrayal, where the truth is as elusive as the Dream Stalker himself. Now trapped in a perilous court, she must navigate her own web of deceit while honing her magic. Every ally may be an enemy, and every word could be her last. In this treacherous world, survival depends on mastering her powers as Lady of the Lake...Categorized as:
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![Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn]()
Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn
Divided by Oceans but Eternally Bonded Morgan Pendragon has another name now: Morgan Le Fay...Categorized as:
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![The Scepter by J. Bree]()
The Scepter by J. Bree
The witches of my coven burned.The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we’re the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands... -
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![Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox]()
Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox
A Splintered KingdomAn ancient grudge has kept humans and the magical races of Arcanis at odds for centuries. The Arcane Crucible, a legendary series of trials that occurs every 25 years, offers a chance for peace.A Haunted Warrior Elyria Lightbreaker, once a celebrated fae war hero, is a shadow of her former self... -
![Controlling the King of Floods by Lola Glass]()
Controlling the King of Floods by Lola Glass
I'm in a city full of fae who despise me because of my magic, with a mate who doesn't have time to see me.Yeah, it's been great .I've about decided to move to the earth fae lands when someone wakes the Mother of All Monsters, and Flood decides I have to go with him into the Aboa to put her back to sleep... -
![The Story Collector by Evie Woods]()
The Story Collector by Evie Woods
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything…One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life... -
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Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
After Lor makes the biggest mistake of her life, she finds herself on the run from the Aurora King and decides it's time to end this, once and for all. But when a new enemy emerges to claim her freedom, the entire fate of Ouranos comes to rest on her shoulders. As the land continues to rebel, Lor must admit she is the key to saving the continent, whether she likes it or not... -
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Merciless Is My Crown by L.A. McGinnis
A rebellious princess cursed by the gods. The loyal warriors sworn to protect her. A bond broken only by death. From the day I was born, I was destined to become a sacrifice to my father’s power. Now everything has changed. My father is dead, I’ve claimed the Fae magic and altered the course of a bloody, thousand-year war... -
![A Whisper of Chaos and Crowns by Jordan A. Day]()
A Whisper of Chaos and Crowns by Jordan A. Day
Pain. Fury. Two things Ainsley has found after the events that have led to her greatest loss yet. But with war looming and the charge of regicide hanging over her head, will she be able to push aside her grief and move forward or will her darkness win once again?Dashiell had everything he could have ever wanted, just to lose it all in the blink of an eye...Categorized as:
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Pet Project by Caeria
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHermione overhears something she shouldn't concerning Professor Snape and decides that maybe the House-elves aren't the only ones in need of protection... -
![The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood]()
The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Court of Fire has always been a difficult place to navigate, and with the High Elves plotting in the shadows, it becomes even more dangerous. Securing allies and sabotaging enemies is at the heart of Kenna's mission when she tries to wrest back control of the situation. But it is not an easy task... -
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A Promise of Blood by R.A. Sandpiper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
![Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt]()
Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNYT Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the next installment in Of Dragons and Fae, perfect for fans of fantasy romance, action-packed adventure, and wild new worlds...Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis...Categorized as:
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![Cinders & Ashes Book Three by X. Aratare]()
Cinders & Ashes Book Three by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA gay fantasy series based on Cinderella.Can a human king and a Fae prince’s love overcome ancient hate?Former servant Finn Ashton is now Prince Finrael Ravenspar, beloved son and heir of Fae King Thalanil. Though Finn has finally found his true family, Finn’s heart belongs to human King Rohan De Clare, whom his father has banished from the Fae Empire forever... -
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Overtaken: Bonus Epilogue by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat happens next? Do Shanti and Cayan live Happily Ever After? Will they have a brood of Gifted children? To answer some of your burning questions, we give you the Bonus Epilogue. Available from K.F. Breene's website under Books > Bonus Material... -
![Cinders & Ashes Book 3: A Gay Retelling of Cinderella by X. Aratare]()
Cinders & Ashes Book 3: A Gay Retelling of Cinderella by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Gay Fantasy Series Based on Cinderella.Can a human king and a Fae prince’s love overcome ancient hate?Former servant Finn Ashton is now Prince Finrael Ravenspar, beloved son and heir of Fae King Thalanil. Though Finn has finally found his true family, Finn’s heart belongs to human King Rohan De Clare, whom his father has banished from the Fae Empire forever... -
![Courting the King of Cliffs by Lola Glass]()
Courting the King of Cliffs by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI ran away to live with the earth fae for a few days, and ended up sleeping in Granite's bed.It's not as kinky as it sounds.At least, not at first.But then I learn why he's been avoiding me.And why he smells so good... -
![Under the Earth, Over the Sky by Emily McCosh]()
Under the Earth, Over the Sky by Emily McCosh
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn the woods where human lands meet fae, an ancient king born before the history of men finds a dying baby.Iohmar will take in the child and care for him until a suitable home in the human realm is found... -
![The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood]()
The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter the events surrounding the Dagger of Orias, Kenna believes that her circumstances could not possibly get any worse. But fortune is a cruel mistress. Unexpected betrayal throws her life into turmoil, and while she is still trying to recover from the shock, she also has to somehow come up with a plan to save her life.The idea is simple. And dangerous beyond belief... -
![A Trial of Fate by J.E. Larson]()
A Trial of Fate by J.E. Larson
One night can change your life. One decision can change...everything.Our world is dying.Every century, the High Fae venture past the magical veil in search of a shifter to compete as the champion in the trials of their Inner Kingdom. Only a shifter who completes the trials can unlock the healing powers of The Heart of Valdor, a magical stone that has the power to save our world... -
![Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs]()
Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe griffin monsters have been at war with the Tru human tribes for as long as Emyri can remember. She must live as a Tru spy in the house of a griffin general, posing as a servant…until the new black wing general enlists her to spy on his behalf. Of the dangers Emyri faces, the most violent is her growing desire for her new master...Categorized as:
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![The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood]()
The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter her showdown with Mordren Darkbringer, Kenna's life has gotten even more complicated and dangerous. It certainly doesn't help that the tenuous peace between the courts is threatened by an upcoming tournament in the Court of Fire. Old rivalries between the elven princes flare up as a result of it, and anyone who gets too close risks getting burned... -
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A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning by Victoria J. Price
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo living free. Held captive after a failed attack to take down her enemies, Zylah is determined to uphold her vow—for herself, and for those terrorised by the monsters set loose across Astaria.In her darkest hour she dreams of only two things: revenge, and to be reunited with those she’s lost...Categorized as:
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![All the Pain of Promises by Hillary Raymer]()
All the Pain of Promises by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn arranged marriage. A failed courtship. And broken hearts.Solarius has grown accustomed to being unloved, though nothing prepares him for being tasked to marry the one female in Aeramere who loathes him. Granted, he and Narissa have a troubled past, but now they will be forced to endure whatever fate awaits them together…be it marital spats or impending war...Categorized as:
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![The Witchslayer by A.K. Mulford]()
The Witchslayer by A.K. Mulford
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRenwick Vostemur spends his winters training blue witches with his uncle in the Northern Court. But as Renwick proves himself worthy of the nickname Witchslayer, he struggles to keep his secrets from slipping out of his control. Under his uncle’s scrutiny, will he survive another winter in the blue witch fortress?This is the third novella in the Okrith novella series... -
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The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKenna's desperate gamble did not turn out the way she had expected, leaving her and her friends to face High Commander Anron alone. Against his legion, they are outnumbered and outmatched. Not to mention that their courts have been taken over and most of the magic-wielding elves in their lands are still kept in shackles... -
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Fae Heir by Lucia Ashta
Win the trials, earn a crown—or fail and lose everything. The heir of Embermere has unexpectedly died, and now a new prince and princess must be crowned. I’ve been hiding out with the dragons, but then mysterious fae show up at the dragons’ stronghold and abduct me at the King’s command. The royals of Embermere are hosting the Fae Heir Trials to find their successors...Categorized as:
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![The Night Is Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda]()
The Night Is Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda
The exciting second volume in USA Today bestselling author Chloe C Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world... Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams...Categorized as:
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![The Veiled Heir by S.T. Fernandez]()
The Veiled Heir by S.T. Fernandez
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeir to a Fae throne she didn't know was hers. A daunting task to save humanity. A passionate love nurtured through her grief. Asherah Delmar led a happy and quiet life. Her career as a marine biologist was about to take off, but her mother, Neleah’s, sudden murder stopped her life harshly in its tracks. When she discovers her mother’s true identity, the world as she knew it begins to unravel...Categorized as:
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![The First Chill Of Autumn by W.R. Gingell]()
The First Chill Of Autumn by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLlassar is an occupied country– but nobody seems to know it. Fae began to filter slowly into the land shortly after the birth of the crown princess, Dion ferch Alawn, supposedly fleeing a dark threat in Faery known as the Guardians. But that was fifteen years ago, and now there isn’t a town in Llassar that isn’t populated by or under the control of the fae... -
![Crowns of Ice by Krista Street]()
Crowns of Ice by Krista Street
The time has come to return to the Solis continent.With my mate at my side, my strength strong and imbued, Norivun and I venture back to the capital to fix all of the wrongs that have not yet been made right.But victory won’t come easily.Choices must be made.Lives will be lost.And in the end, only the true royals will rise... -
![The Lethal Deception by Marion Blackwood]()
The Lethal Deception by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEver since the High Elves landed on the coast, they have insisted that they are solely there to establish diplomatic relations, but the underlying threat of their presence has been felt throughout the lands. Danger lurks around every corner, and all it would take is one spark to ignite a war... -
![A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor]()
A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the successful removal of Praiton forces from one of the most powerful kingdoms in the realm, the tide of war has finally changed for the rebellion.While the Pillar Legion attempts to strengthen its position, Deya is beginning to fully acclimate to life with her newly discovered powers and friends... -
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![A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh]()
A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeneath the glittering façade of Satiros’ elven court hides a deadly game of power and betrayal, and no one can escape its grasp. Eri Leigh’s "A Queen’s Game" takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a world where politics, magic, and revenge collide with disastrous consequences... -
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The Desperate Gamble by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA crucial mission forces Kenna and her allies into a highly unpredictable and dangerous environment. In order to save their home, they will have to navigate a culture they do not understand and trust people who have no reason to help them. But without assistance, they will never succeed.Thrust into a desperate plot, Kenna and her friends will have to rely on each other more than ever... -
![A Shimmer Between by Evelyn Sage]()
A Shimmer Between by Evelyn Sage
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings★★★★★ "This book is filled to the brim with so many things I look for in a book. We have magic, touch her and die, fated mates, kingdoms, and lots of intriguing characters. The way this world felt was so magical, even with the dangers that lurk within the shimmers. It definitely scratches the ACOTAR itch." - Goodreads ReviewerA princess forced to sacrifice herself for her people... -
![A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson]()
A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the Sundered Kingdoms, we who tend the Grove do not concern ourselves with what lies beyond our borders. Our purpose is to mend and to grow and as the firstborn daughter, I, Amara Tyne, am princess to our people.But our lands and earthen powers have fallen under the hungry gaze of a would-be usurper, who demands we bend the knee in his quest to take control of this world...Categorized as:
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![Deceiving the Cursed Beast by Jen Lynning]()
Deceiving the Cursed Beast by Jen Lynning
In this enchanted castle, only the truth can break his curse. Felix is the Duke of Truthhold, tied to the most powerful magical node on the continent. But when he is transformed into a beast, he needs help to break the curse. He will do whatever it takes to regain his true form, even if it means using magic to trap a woman in his castle...Categorized as:
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The Great and Terrible by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen twenty-year-old college dropout Moriah Shaker runs into an empty chapel to escape an unexpected storm, she’s catapulted into another world Wizard of Oz style. Unfortunately, she winds up in the treacherous realm of Hakeldama, a fantastical but brutal land where justice is twisted and innocents pay for crimes committed by the elites—and she’s now marked for death...
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