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The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed-Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana' Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch... -
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A Hero's Tale by Catherine M. Wilson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn Book III of the trilogy, Tamras must make her own hero’s journey. She ventures into the unknown and encounters a more formidable enemy than any she has ever faced. Character is destiny, and the destiny of Tamras and all her people will depend upon choices that come less from the skills she has been taught than from the person she has become, from her own heart... -
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![The Thief's Daughter by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Thief's Daughter by Jeff Wheeler
A Wall Street Journal bestseller. The second book in the million-copy bestselling Kingfountain series from Jeff Wheeler. Owen Kiskaddon first came to the court of the formidable King Severn as a prisoner, winning favor with the stormy monarch by masquerading as a boy truly blessed by the Fountain... -
![Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab]()
Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences... -
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![Little Thieves by Margaret Owen]()
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
Once upon a time, there was a horrible girl...Vanja Schmidt knows that no gift is freely given, not even a mother's love--and she's on the hook for one hell of a debt. Vanja, the adopted goddaughter of Death and Fortune, was Princess Gisele's dutiful servant up until a year ago... -
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Court Duel by Sherwood Smith
Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime... -
![The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley]()
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
Harry Crewe is an orphan girl who comes to live in Damar, the desert country shared by the Homelanders and the secretive, magical Hillfolk. Her life is quiet and ordinary-until the night she is kidnapped by Corlath, the Hillfolk King, who takes her deep into the desert. She does not know the Hillfolk language; she does not know why she has been chosen. But Corlath does...Categorized as:
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![Avian by Nicole Conway]()
Avian by Nicole Conway
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat kind of power is lurking inside him? After a year of training to become a dragonrider, Jaevid Broadfeather has been sent home to rest during a three-month interlude. But when he returns to find the king drake has chosen Beckah Derrick as his new rider, Jaevid realizes something big is about to happen... -
![Legends of Ahn by Kel Kade]()
Legends of Ahn by Kel Kade
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsRezkin is an elite warrior who aims to restore order in Ashai after Caydean’s attack on the King’s Tournament transformed former allies and trading partners into enemies. With no army and only a ragtag group of refugees, Rezkin must wrest control of the kingdom from the mad and powerful usurper, who seems bent on destruction, and this may not be the biggest challenge... -
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The Singing by Alison Croggon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe stunning conclusion to the epic Pellinor series—four books telling an extraordinary tale of another world. The Singing follows the separate journeys of Maerad and Cadvan, and their brother Hem, as they desperately seek each other in an increasingly battle-torn land. The Black Army is moving north and Maerad has a mighty confrontation with the Landrost to save Innail... -
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The Little Selkie by K.M. Shea
Dylan—a selkie—makes a terrible mistake when she brashly chases an evil sea witch onto land. Captured and stripped of her pelt—leaving her unable to return to the sea in her sea lion body—Dylan’s only chance of survival is to serve as the sea witch’s tool... -
![The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh]()
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair...Categorized as:
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![Cry of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse]()
Cry of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLady Selene Ravenwood has come into her full power as a dreamwalker just as the war with the Dominia Empire begins. Working with the other Great Houses, Selene and Damien use their gifts to secure the borders and save those devastated by the war. But conflict, betrayal, and hatred begin to spread between the Great Houses, destroying their unity as the empire burns a path across their lands... -
![Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George]()
Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George
This enchanting tale of dragons, betrayals, and the power of friendship is the first in a charming and thrilling series by New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George.Creel can't believe her aunt wants to sacrifice her to the local dragon... -
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![The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf by Gerald Morris]()
The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf by Gerald Morris
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHer castle under siege by an evil knight who keeps beheading all her would-be rescuers, Lady Lynet sets out for help and finds assistance from an odd dwarf named Roger and a scruffy kitchen hand named Beaumains... -
![The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross]()
The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe highly anticipated sequel to The Queen’s Rising!Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge and is settling into her role as the daughter of Davin MacQuinn, a disgraced lord who returned to Maevana to reclaim his house. Though she’d just survived a revolution, one that will finally return a queen to the throne, she faces another difficult challenge... -
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Terrier by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 83 ratingsHundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy... -
![The Squire, His Knight, and His Lady by Gerald Morris]()
The Squire, His Knight, and His Lady by Gerald Morris
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSquire Terence and Sir Gawain are off questing again, but this time their journey is overshadowed by their ultimate destination: Gawain is to meet up with the Green Knight in a contest that could easily lead to Gawain's death. Along the way the two have a slew of hair-raising adventures and encounter the usual odd assortment of characters, including the plucky Lady Eileen... -
![A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr]()
A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe Fate of the Kingdom Awaits the Cast of Stones In the backwater village of Callowford, roustabout Errol Stone is enlisted by a church messenger arriving with urgent missives for the hermit priest in the hills. Eager for coin, Errol agrees to what he thinks will be an easy task, but soon finds himself hunted by deadly assassins... -
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Mastiff by Tamora Pierce
A New York Times bestseller from the fantasy author who is legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. In the final book in the Beka Cooper Trilogy, Beka uses her unique magic and street smarts to crack the case that will change an empire!The more secret the Hunt, the more dangerous the mission.Sometimes a distraction arrives at just the right time... -
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The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler
King Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer of rightful heirs, ruthless punisher of traitors. Attempting to depose him, the Duke of Kiskaddon gambles…and loses. Now the duke must atone by handing over his young son, Owen, as the king’s hostage. And should his loyalty falter again, the boy will pay with his life... -
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Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George
The second book in New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George's charming, light-hearted fantasy series.With the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion... -
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Flight of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsExiled and on the run, Selene Ravenwood is in search of the real reason her family was given the gift of dreamwalking but first she must adapt to her marriage with the man she was originally assigned to kill. With war impending and a dark being after her gift, she finds herself at a crossroads but time is running out and soon her choice will be made for her...Categorized as:
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![The Empire of Empty Wars by S.M. Gaither]()
The Empire of Empty Wars by S.M. Gaither
Death. Betrayal. Destruction. This was Alaya's destiny, written in the stars on the night she was born. She should have been killed because of it. She wasn’t. The once crown prince of the highest throne in Sundolia is now the high king, and all of his advisors agree on one thing: He should have destroyed that dangerous Dragon woman when he had the chance. He didn’t...Categorized as:
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![Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 01 by Rei Tōma]()
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 01 by Rei Tōma
A medieval fantasy where a princess’s mysterious power alters her fate! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Princess Nakaba of Senan is forced to marry Prince Caesar of the enemy country Belquat, tantamount to becoming a hostage. While Caesar is pleasing to the eye, he is also selfish and possessive, telling Nakaba outright: “You are my property...Categorized as:
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![The Scourge of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Scourge of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsCan Lia rescue her friends from an evil foe and save Muirwood once and for all? A devastating plague continues to rage through the land of Muirwood, and all hope is laid at the feet of the young woman Lia. Called as a magical protector, Lia volunteers to embark on one last quest to rescue the squire Colvin, her great love, and his pupil, the alleged heir to the fallen kingdom of Pry-Ree... -
![Royal Rebel by Heather Frost]()
Royal Rebel by Heather Frost
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA PRINCE fighting to save a princess A SERJAH torn between duty and desireA PRINCESS willing to sacrifice everythingA DECOY with nothing to loseA WORLD about to be torn apartAfter his father’s latest punishment, Grayson isn’t at his full strength. Trapped in Ryden and surrounded by enemies, he knows escaping with Mia will be more complicated than anticipated...Categorized as:
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![Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger]()
Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger
Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin Ancient Ireland – an era of clan wars, petty kings and invasions by raiders from the north. As Christianity tightens its hold, magic and the old ways fight to keep their place in the hearts of the people. Born into this world is Ash, orphaned and maimed, left to die. She is rescued by a clan of badgers and raised to be one of them... -
![Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander, Holly Black]()
Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander, Holly Black
This is the 50th anniversary edition of Lloyd Alexander's classic Taran Wanderer, the fourth book in the Chronicles of Prydain. Whether readers are already familiar with the series or new to it, they won't be able to resist this beautiful special edition filled with bonus material and an introduction by #1 New York Times-bestselling author and Newbery Honor winner Holly Black... -
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Storm Breaking by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsAs Storm Breaking opens, the western allies, led by Karal, Karsite Sunpriest and delegate to the Valdemaran Court, and the Adepts Firesong and An'desha, have traveled deep into the Dorisha Plains to locate the ancient ruins of the Tower of Urtho, Mage of Silence, creator of the gryphons... -
![Year of the Reaper by Makiia Lucier]()
Year of the Reaper by Makiia Lucier
The past never forgets...Before an ambush by enemy soldiers, Lord Cassia was an engineer's apprentice on a mission entrusted by the king. But when plague sweeps over the land, leaving countless dead and devastating the kingdom, even Cas’ title cannot save him from a rotting prison cell and a merciless sickness...Categorized as:
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Storm Rising by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsIn Storm Rising, mysterious mage-storms are wreaking havoc on Valdemar, Karse, and all the kingdoms of the West, plaguing these lands not only with disastrous earthquakes, monsoons, and ice storms, but also with venomous magical constructs - terrifying creatures out of nightmare... -
![Wit'ch Storm by James Clemens]()
Wit'ch Storm by James Clemens
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsElena bears the mark of the wit'ch upon her palm, the crimson stain that testifies to the awesome power of unimaginable wild, seductive, difficult to control. Only a mistress of blood magick can stand against the foul minions and all-corrupting evil of the Dark Lord. But Elena is not yet the mistress of her magick... -
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Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald
To hell with love, this goddess has other plans...Thousands of years ago, the gods told a lie: how Persephone was a pawn in the politics of other gods. How Hades kidnapped Persephone to be his bride. How her mother, Demeter, was so distraught she caused the Earth to start dying.The real story is much more interesting.Persephone wasn't taken to hell: she jumped...Categorized as:
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![Song of the Abyss by Makiia Lucier]()
Song of the Abyss by Makiia Lucier
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAncient grievances, long-held grudges, and dangerous magic combine in this sweeping standalone fantasy perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Rachel Hartman. They came in the night as she dreamt, in her berth, on a ship sailing home to del Mar. After, they would be all Reyna thought about: two carracks painted scorpion black...Categorized as:
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![Fledgling by Nicole Conway]()
Fledgling by Nicole Conway
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhen Jaevid Broadfeather is given the rare opportunity to become a dragonrider for the king’s army, the 15-year-old boy has no idea that he is part of a conspiracy that will rock the very foundations of the kingdom. Jaevid Broadfeather has grown up as a wartime refugee, hiding from the world because of his mixed racial heritage... -
![Awakened by Casey Odell]()
Awakened by Casey Odell
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAfter escaping from the elves and the General, Claire is on the run again with the last person she’d thought she’d end up with— Farron. Shadowy forces are nipping at their heels, and soon they are attacked. But they have bigger worries. An old friend of Farron’s shows up: a beautiful woman with a mark shockingly similar to her own.As it turns out, she is not alone... -
![Tarnished Empire by Danielle L. Jensen]()
Tarnished Empire by Danielle L. Jensen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA siege is laid against the last resistance to the Senate’s rule. As the battle rages, a commander, a soldier, and a rebel will decide how far they are willing to go for victory.THE COMMANDERMarcus is forced to choose between destroying the rebel forces and liberating his legion. He must face the true cost of being a leader. And an oppressor...Categorized as:
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![Dragon Spear by Jessica Day George]()
Dragon Spear by Jessica Day George
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsWith peace established between the humans and the dragons, young couple Creel and Luka are planning their wedding. But then the dragon queen, Velika, is kidnapped by a band of rogue dragons in need of a ruler. When Creel and Luka rush to help, they discover that Luka's father has plans to take back the Far Islands from the dragons. Creel's happily ever after just might be postponed . . . again... -
![Closer to Home by Mercedes Lackey]()
Closer to Home by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsMags was once an enslaved orphan living a harsh life in the mines, until the King's Own Herald discovered his talent and trained him as a spy. Now a Herald in his own right, at the newly established Heralds' Collegium, Mags has found a supportive family, including his Companion Dallen... -
![Divined by Emily Wibberley]()
Divined by Emily Wibberley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe epic conclusion to the Last Oracle Series... Clio has forsaken the Deities and turned her back on her powers. Unable to trust her Visions, she is left alone and weak on the outskirts of Sheehan...Categorized as:
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![Refuge in Time by Sarah Woodbury]()
Refuge in Time by Sarah Woodbury
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsApril 2022. When an unknown gunman sends David and William back to Earth Two, Michael and Livia are left gasping along with the rest of their universe. Accepting that their respective employers are possible suspects, not to mention untrustworthy, the pair band together in the shooting's immediate aftermath, in an attempt to put the first few pieces of the puzzle together...Categorized as:
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![Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse]()
Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsDreamwalker. Nightwatcher. Lady of Ravenwood.Lady Selene Has Come into Her Family's Power. But Has She Inherited a Gift or a Curse?Lady Selene is heir to the House of Ravenwood and the secret family gift of dreamwalking. As a dreamwalker, she can enter a person's dreams and manipulate their greatest fears or desires...Categorized as:
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![The Line of Illeniel by Michael G. Manning]()
The Line of Illeniel by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B005TVVS2EMordecai has discovered his heritage and must take up the mantle of a lord of the realm, while figuring out what it really means to be a mage of the line of Illeniel. He is beset on both sides by allies and enemies trying to control or destroy his future... -
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![The Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli]()
The Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsIn the beginning, there was the Namsara: the child of sky and spirit, who carried love and laughter wherever he went. But where there is light, there must be darkness—and so there was also the Iskari. The child of blood and moonlight. The destroyer. The death-bringer...Categorized as:
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![The Audition by Rachel Hartman]()
The Audition by Rachel Hartman
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe Audition is a free prequel to Seraphina available online. It takes place a few weeks prior to Seraphina, covering Seraphina Dombegh's audition to become Viridius's assistant and thus Glisselda's music tutor... -
![King's Folly by Jill Williamson]()
King's Folly by Jill Williamson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe gods are angry.Volcanic eruptions, sinkholes, ground shakers—everything points to their unhappiness. At least that is what the king of Armania believes. His son Prince Wilek thinks his father's superstitions are nonsense, though he remains the ever dutiful First Arm of Armania... -
![The End of All Things by Jill Williamson]()
The End of All Things by Jill Williamson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPrince Wilek's father believes the disasters plaguing their land signal impending doom, but he thinks this is superstitious nonsense--until he is sent to investigate a fresh calamity. What he discovers is more cataclysmic than he could've imagined... -
![Sound the Gong by Joan He]()
Sound the Gong by Joan He
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, comes the dazzling and sweeping conclusion to The Kingdom of Three duology, Sound the Gong, the breathtaking sequel to the critically-acclaimed Strike the Zither.All her life, Zephyr has tried to rise above her humble origins as a no-name orphan. Now she is a god in a warrior’s body, and never has she felt more powerless... -
![The Last Talisman by Licia Troisi]()
The Last Talisman by Licia Troisi
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsNihal must make an impossible journey to defeat an army of the dead Nihal wakes in the forest, a talisman heavy around her neck. Her armies are scattered, she is sick with fever, and the Tyrant’s grip on the Overworld is tighter than ever...
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