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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 illyriantremors. The 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... -
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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The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDon't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia. About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia... -
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... -
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Shifter and Shadow by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPart of the Twelve Houses series, Shifter and Shadow takes place between the end of The Thirteenth House and the beginning of Dark Moon Defender. What really happened on Dorrin Isle? Kirra Danalustrous is the daughter of a marlord, a celebrated beauty—and a shapeshifter with magic in her veins... -
Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsLakewalker Barr Foxbrush returns from two years of patrolling the bitter wilds of Luthlia against the enigmatic, destructive entities called malices, only to find that the secret daughter he'd left behind in the hinterland of Oleana has disappeared from her home after a terrible accusation... -
Only the Brave by Solmussa
Regulus 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... -
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
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. If the opposing factions do not put aside their differences and join forces, the fate of mankind may be sealed... -
The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe Lord of the Night is coming. The future of civilization is at stake. Miro, high lord of Altura, is in the Imperial capital to prepare the Empire for the onslaught. He knows his homeland lies directly in the enemy's path but struggles to form the alliances he needs. As the high lords bicker, Ella seeks the help of the newly crowned emperor, Killian... -
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... -
The Chaos Queen by Aubrey Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI found my brother. .. But I wish I hadn't. ---. Alvyrians are sick. They're dying. But they're not my people, and this isn't my world. All I wanted was to find my twin so we could go home--to where we belong. But I've also made new friends, new enemies, and I'm finding my powers to raise the dead are as much a part of me as my own mind and soul...Categorized as:
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Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble
Endless flight continues the epic saga of Benjamin Ashwood. This classic swords and sorcery tale is inspired by Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time and Tolkien's The Hobbit. If you liked them, you will love Benjamin Ashwood. As Ben flees from powerful forces, the course of political alliances and a war hinge on information he and a friend possess... -
Blood Rains Down by H.M. Wolfe
HISTORY WILL UNRAVEL. DEATH WILL RISE. BLOOD WILL STAIN THE FOUNDATION OF NIMBRIA. WHO WILL SURVIVE? Redelvtum has fallen. The realms stand at the edge of war. And something far darker lurks beneath the chaos, waiting to seize control. Hyacinth never asked for this power, never wanted to bear the weight of a war that could consume them all... -
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A Soul Like Glass by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy destiny has been forged. Limitless power is mine to claim. But I don't want it. I want what I've lost, the life I didn't have a chance to live, with a love that surpassed every hope I ever dared cling to. I want the Vandawolf's ferocity and his quick mind and his determination. I need his belief in me and his perseverance. I need his fire. I need his heart. And I can't have any of it... -
Godling by Nicole Conway
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a battle of assassins and dragonriders, the true power of mercy will be tested . .. Thatcher Renley is not ready to go to war. Ahead of him, a mysterious army of assassins and war criminals gathers for a surprise invasion, poised to make the first deadly strike. Behind him, a small group of dragonriders and band of unlikely allies rush to assemble a resistance... -
By Blood Oath Bound by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 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... -
The Second Sanctum by A.N. Horton
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Victor. She never would have bowed. Dante can’t help but think the words. Even as he stands in the city of gods, surrounded by faces of legend, he can’t stop seeing her falling through that endless void, mentally shouting that one word up at him so viciously he knows it’s forever branded upon his soul. Betrayal. The Fallen... -
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... -
남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 4 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob 4] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #4) by Spice&Kitty, Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악녀가 되었다. 정확히는 아버지와 오빠에게 정략결혼의 도구로 이용당하다죽는 악역 조연으로. 어느 날, 망할 아버지가 기어이 내 다섯 번째 신랑을 물어왔다. 문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽일 남편이자, 훗날 가문을 몰락시킬. 북부 최고의 성기사라는 것. 일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다. 원작에선 내가 죽일 시누이를 살릴 방법을 찾는 데 앞서,. 남편의 냉대, 북부인들의 경멸과 견제, 공작가 사람들의 멸시 등등. 난관이 많지만, 이곳 사람들한테 무해하게 보이다 보면. 나중에 목숨은 살려주지 않을까. “전 당신한테 반해버렸어요! ”. 그러니까 제발 살려줘! -
남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 3 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob 3] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #3) by Spice&Kitty, Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악녀가 되었다. 정확히는 아버지와 오빠에게 정략결혼의 도구로 이용당하다죽는 악역 조연으로. 어느 날, 망할 아버지가 기어이 내 다섯 번째 신랑을 물어왔다. 문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽일 남편이자, 훗날 가문을 몰락시킬. 북부 최고의 성기사라는 것. 일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다. 원작에선 내가 죽일 시누이를 살릴 방법을 찾는 데 앞서,. 남편의 냉대, 북부인들의 경멸과 견제, 공작가 사람들의 멸시 등등. 난관이 많지만, 이곳 사람들한테 무해하게 보이다 보면. 나중에 목숨은 살려주지 않을까. “전 당신한테 반해버렸어요! ”. 그러니까 제발 살려줘! -
The Path of the Storm by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsTwo years have passed since the war, yet without essence the Empire's economy has collapsed. Trade is at a standstill, famine sets in, and, with no food and no essence, the people begin to riot. In the midst of the growing unrest, Miro struggles to balance his life with Amber against his resolve to keep threats to the Empire at bay... -
Blackcurrant Fool by Victoria Goddard
Magic is out of fashion. Orio City is where that's decided. When his best friend Mr. Dart unexpectedly needs to make an urgent trip to Orio City, Jemis Greenwing's immediate response to ask when... -
A Kingdom of Gods and Ruin by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Once upon a dark dream, the gods told me of our ruin,. But I wasn’t nearly as afraid as I should have been. The walls of my world are crumbling, and it may be too late to save us. The clock is ticking, and a cruel fate has been laid at my feet,. And now I am standing at a crossroads with the blade of destiny in my grip. To strike would be to end us all, but staying my hand is not an option... -
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The Mageborn Traitor by Melanie Rawn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe second volume of the Exiles series pits sister against sister in a battle of magic, power, and long-held family secrets. For generations, the Mage Guardians and the Lords of Malerris have waged a secret war against one another—and the world of Lenfell has paid the price... -
The Study of Magic by Maria V. Snyder
Frankly, I think death is the best cure for stupidity. As Chief of Ixia’s Security, Valek’s work is never done. After rescuing Commander Ambrose with, Yelena, his heartmate’s, help and seeing her off to Sitia, Valek discovers the nefarious scheme to overthrow their country is far more complex and far reaching than anyone could have guessed...Categorized as:
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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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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... -
A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning by Victoria J. Price
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 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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Crown of Olympus by Kate Asher
Thirteen powerful champions. Twelve deadly trials. One golden crown. And a prophecy that could ruin them all. For the second time in history, the throne of Olympus sits empty. With only one way to appease godly egos and negate a civil war, a brutal tournament is announced. The champions are chosen. The arenas are set. Olympus is waiting. Nyssa is Death's daughter...Categorized as:
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Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
NYT 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... -
Whiskeyjack by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMagic is out of fashion. Outlaws make their own. Jemis Greenwing has slain a dragon, been acknowledged as the Viscount St-Noire, and not incidentally also been given a raise. After a chaotic first month back in Ragnor Bella, he’s finally feeling confident that he can make it to the Winterturn Assizes and the reading of his stepfather’s will without falling headlong into any more disaster... -
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. -
The Chaos Ruined by Aubrey Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSecrets unravelled. Powers revealed. Who can I trust, and who's telling the truth? --. I'm realizing things aren't always what they seem. .. Especially when my magic is revealed to be more than I could have ever imagined. The king says he protects people. The books say he united the kingdoms... -
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Courting the King of Cliffs by Lola Glass
I 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... -
The Hidden Relic by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe second book in the epic Evermen Saga. With the fate of their homeland still in jeopardy, siblings Ella and Miro must face the Primate’s evil as he discovers a new technique: a way to extract essence from human blood. The Primate has been temporarily defeated, but his home was once inhabited by the Evermen, and their ancient secrets still remain there... -
Crown So Cruel by Emily Blackwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Scarlata Empire has risen, but for the angel of the blood kingdom, peace never lasts long. Jessiah has spent the last two years commanding a new army of vampyres, so when a neighboring kingdom threatens their home, he is ready to strike. But his king and queen hesitate to dive into a new war so soon. They'll send Jessiah to investigate the threat under one condition---he brings Rummy with him... -
The Forgotten Dawn by Laura A Blake
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhere lies are currency, the price of truth is blood. Brida Larrow has no right to be among the Fae Courts, but she’s willing to risk everything to save her dying father. Armed with a forged invitation and a fierce determination, she enters the treacherous Fae Trials, a deadly contest crafted to break even the strongest Fae... -
For Crown and Kingdom by Grace Draven, Jeffe Kennedy
~Two fantasy romance tales by bestselling and award winning authors Jeffe Kennedy and Grace Draven~. ***The Crown of the Queen: a novella of the Twelve Kingdoms by Jeffe Kennedy. It's been a lifetime since librarian Dafne Mailloux saw the coronation of the tyrant who destroyed her family. She did her part to pull him off the High Throne... -
Hexed and Vexed: A Paranormal Romance by Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe worst witch in school, Ava Blakely is the girl no one forgets—she’s a Blakely, she’s a potion maker, and her fiancé left her at the altar the year before. When Enforcers whisk her away from her sister’s wedding, she finds herself in the company of Lawson Abramowitz—the hottest, nicest witch she’s ever met. Weirder still—he seems interested in her. ... -
The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
The Symphony of Ages Boxed Set I by Elizabeth Haydon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBoxed Set containing Mass Market Paperback editions of Rhapsody , Prophecy , and Destiny Rhapsody. The brilliant new saga is born . .. Rhapsody is a woman, a Singer of some talent, who is swept up into events of world-shattering import... -
The Witchslayer by A.K. Mulford
Renwick 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... -
The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 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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By Blood and Magic by Jamie A. Waters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA priceless treasure is hidden within the ocean's depths. .. Sabine barely managed to escape from Akros with her life. But the ocean isn't safe for someone whose power stems from the forests. When their ship is attacked on the high seas and one of Sabine's companions is taken hostage, only an agreement forged by blood and magic may save her friend's life... -
Of Diamonds and Vengeance by Rachel Fallon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll that glitters in Gemaria is not gold, but diamond, and Jacinth plans to shatter it all. Cut off from her past and living destitute on the streets, Jacinth survives by stealing from those who won’t miss it...Categorized as:
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Rebel: House of Fae (Wicked Reform School) by Rosemary A. Johns
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsReform or die. .. it's my only choice. .. Stay away from Court Fae. My dad drilled that into our Dark Fae tribe, trapping us in the forest. Court Fae are deadly, cruel, and believe that they’re fated to mate for life. But I’m also Lord Spring: a rebel with something dangerous and magical growing inside me…... -
The City of New Aphros by L.B. Benson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWarning: The City of New Aphros is the second book in the Andromeda's Account series and this description may include spoilers for book one, The Bartered Soul. After eight years in hiding as a prostitute, former priestess Andromeda never thought she would find love... -
The Dragon Token by Melanie Rawn
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWith her bestselling fantasy trilogy, Dragon Prince, Melanie Rawn introduced us to Sunrunner’s magic and sorcerous evil, to a ruler striving to bring peace to warring kingdoms—and to her magnificent dragons... -
The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 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...
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