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Immortal Fire by Annette Marie
Once, Emi believed the heavenly gods were righteous and wise, while the earthly yokai spirits were bloodthirsty and evil. But with a traitorous deity poised to destroy her world, and the yokai standing as humanity's only defense, the lies of her upbringing have toppled to reveal a far more terrifying reality... -
The Folk of the Air Series: The Cruel Prince / The Wicked King / The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
Discover Holly Black's blood thirsty bestselling The Folk of the Air series in this gorgeous hardcover gift set including: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, and The Queen of Nothing. Of course I want to be like them. They're beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 23 by Natsuki Takaya
The Fruits Baskets series has transformed the publishing landscape, introducing thousands of readers to manga. This volume marks the finale of the #1 bestselling manga series... -
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe
Witness what the gods do after dark in the second volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology from creator Rachel Smythe.Persephone was ready to start a new life when she left the mortal realm for Olympus...Categorized as:
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Dark Tempest by Annette Marie
Emi has dedicated her life to becoming the perfect vessel for the goddess Amaterasu, but the insidious betrayal of another deity has changed everything. Now Amaterasu has charged Emi with an urgent mission: to find and free the earthly gods before mankind is brought to its knees beneath divine tyranny.At her side is Shiro, the mysterious fox spirit...Categorized as:
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Neverseen by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster is on the run—but at least she's not alone.Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organization, but the only way to find answers is to start working with them. And as they settle into their new lives, they uncover secrets far bigger than anything they’d imagined...Categorized as:
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Just One Drop by Quinn Loftis
Jennifer Adams, best friend to Jacque Pierce and Sally Morgan, spicy, out spoken, a little crazy and human...or so she thought. Jen has just found out that human DNA is not the only thing that resides in her veins, she happens to share that little pesky werewolf gene, although it isn't more than just a drop...Categorized as:
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The Complete Hush, Hush Saga: Hush, Hush / Crescendo / Silence / Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsSoon to be a major motion picture!All four books in the breathtaking New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga are now available in a collectible hardcover boxed set.Enter the realm of fallen angels and rising passions with this boxed set that includes Hush, Hush ; Crescendo ; Silence ; and Finale... -
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 1 by AidaIro
"Hanako-san, Hanako-san...are you there?" At Kamome Academy, rumors abound about the school's Seven Mysteries, one of which is Hanako-san. Said to occupy the third stall of the third floor girls' bathroom in the old school building, Hanako-san grants any wish when summoned. Nene Yashiro, an occult-loving high school girl who dreams of romance, ventures into this haunted bathroom.. -
Red Winter by Annette Marie
Emi has spent her entire life hiding from the creatures that hunt her. The savage earth spirits are determined to kill her before she can become the living host of a goddess, so she stays hidden—until the day she saves the life of one of her hunters.Shiro isn't the harmless fox spirit she thought he was. He's mysterious, cunning, unpredictable...and now hers to command... -
Sweet Reckoning by Wendy Higgins
It’s time. Evil is running rampant and sweet Anna Whitt is its target. Nobody knows when or how the Dukes will strike, but Anna and her Nephilim allies will do anything necessary to rid the earth of the demons and their oppressive ways. The stakes are higher than ever, and Anna is determined that the love she feels will be her strength, not a liability...Categorized as:
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The King's Captive by K.M. Shea
I can turn into a housecat.It’s a fun magic, except in a world filled with vampires and werewolves, it doesn’t exactly make me a powerhouse. Instead, the supernatural community has classified me as an outcast, which means one thing: Picking on me is open season all day, every day... -
Blood Games by Chloe Neill
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 56 ratingsWhile Merit didn’t choose to become a vampire or Sentinel of Cadogan House, she vowed to fight for her House and its Master, and she’s managed to forge strong alliances with powerful supernaturals across Chicago. But even though Merit has had wild adventures, this may be her deadliest yet... A killer is stalking Chicago, preying on humans and leaving his victims with magical souvenirs...Categorized as:
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Summer Shadows by Joss Stirling
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAmongst the secret and lies, will love survive? Summer lives under a terrible shadow. It drains her, manipulates her and threatens to steal her future. A high-stakes mission offers a temporary escape. She must use her mind-shadowing abilities to hunt down her target and find the truth. Hal Robinson is a soldier. He does not get distracted. He wins...Categorized as:
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Consequence by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsSignificance Novella Maggie and Caleb are married, leaders of their people, parents to their children, and happier than they ever dreamed, even with the visions they saw of it to prove it so. The council is still rebelling against Maggie’s changes, but this time it’s different. It’s almost as if something…or someone is behind them, pulling the strings and making decisions for them... -
Goddess by Josephine Angelini
After accidentally unleashing the gods from their captivity on Olympus, Helen must find a way to re-imprison them without starting a devastating war. But the gods are angry, and their thirst for blood already has a body count. To make matters worse, the Oracle reveals that a diabolical Tyrant is lurking among them, which drives a wedge between the once-solid group of friends... -
Dreamless by Josephine Angelini
Can true love be forgotten? As the only scion who can descend into the Underworld, Helen Hamilton has been given a nearly impossible task. By night she wanders through Hades, trying to stop the endless cycle of revenge that has cursed her family. By day she struggles to overcome the fatigue that is rapidly eroding her sanity...Categorized as:
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Infernal Enchantment by Helen Harper
A gruesome case of grave robbing lands on Detective Constable Emma Bellamy's desk. But is there more to it than meets the eye?Being the sole police detective in London's Supernatural Squad is no easy task. I have to navigate my way through a world teeming with supernatural creatures, from vampires to werewolves and everything else in between... -
Rogue Wave by Jennifer Donnelly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsSerafina, Neela, Ling, Ava, Becca, and Astrid, six mermaids from realms scattered throughout the seas and freshwaters, were summoned by the leader of the river witches to learn an incredible truth: the mermaids are direct descendants of the Six Who Ruled—powerful mages who once governed the lost empire of Atlantis... -
Morgana and Oz, Vol. 2 by Miyuli
This stunning series by debut author Miyuli, perfect for fans of both fantasy and romance, explores what happens when a struggling witch meets an angsty vampire—either love or war.This stunning series by debut author Miyuli, perfect for fans of both fantasy and romance, explores what happens when a struggling witch meets an angsty vampire—either love or war... -
Misty Falls by Joss Stirling
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMisty is a one-girl disaster zone. Born with a Savant 'gift' that means she can never tell a lie, her compulsive truth-telling gets her into trouble wherever she goes. So when she meets Alex: gorgeous, confident, and impossibly charming, Misty instantly resolves to keep her distance . . . Someone so perfect could never be hers, surely? But a dark shadow has fallen across the Savant community...Categorized as:
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Spellbound by Cate Tiernan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsThe second three Sweep books bound into one gorgeous edition at a fabulous price! Morgan Rowlands is a blood witch, the last of a long line of ancient and powerful witches and the holder of an unfathomable power. With the help of her love, her soul mate, Cal, she has realized her true self-but at a price... -
Consequences & Undeniably Chosen by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAva has watched her parents, Caleb and Maggie, live the perfect fairy tale, the perfect love story, played out in front of her eyes her entire life. Her family is love, life, and happiness. The Jacobsons are everything a family should be and Ava is loved and well taken care of... -
The Kingdom of Ruin by K.C. Kean
Once upon a time, a wondrous Kingdom flourished under the reign of its proud Fae king and his family. Though all was not as it seemed when poisonous schemes and utter betrayal lead to the downfall of an empire. Sixteen years have since passed, the lands now lay in ruin and crime prevails despite the will of The Council... -
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Haze by Paula Weston
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 36 ratings"But what if we can’t find Jude?" He leans closer. His breath is warm on my ear. "We will." "How can you be so sure?" I want to believe him so badly, but this is Rafa. The guy who’s all action and no plan. His smile is tired, knowing. An echo of a shared past I don’t remember. "Because I’m not smart enough to give up, and you don’t know how to...Categorized as:
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Hidden by Kelley Armstrong, Angilram
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHiking through the snow, holiday baking and playing board games by the fire – what’s not to love about an old-fashioned family Christmas? Werewolves Elena Michaels and Clayton Danvers want to give their four-year-old twins, Kate and Logan, something their parents never had: a nice, normal holiday... -
The Promise by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsMy name is Gemma Lucas and my life's a mess. Alex is gone, my dad's trapped in his own mind, and my mom's working for the dark side. Not to mention Nicholas refuses to quit haunting me. The world has also entered apocalyptic mode. Everyday more vampires, witches, and fey run the streets. Innocent people are dying. The Mark of Malefiscus is showing up everywhere...Categorized as:
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Soul Catcher by G.P. Ching
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsDane Michaels has been to Hell and back and isn't interested in repeating the experience. But as a human caught up in the Soulkeeper's world, his life isn't exactly his own. No one can explain why Dane was allowed through the gates of Eden, but it's changed everything. Now, the only one who can make him feel safe is Ethan, the telekinetic Soulkeeper with a dark past and a heart of gold...Categorized as:
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Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, Vol. 2 by Arina Tanemura
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe battle continues against demon-possessed paintingsas the competition between Kaito Jeanne and Sinbad heats up! Meanwhile, life at school grows complicated for Maron, as she must deal with her growing feelings for Chiaki and her guilt over being kissed by Sinbadnot realizing theyre one and the same! And Chiaki hides a dark secret that could shatter everything...Categorized as:
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Out for Blood by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsHunter Wild is the youngest in a long line of elite vampire hunters, a legacy that is both a blessing and a curse at the secret Helios-Ra Academy, where she excels at just about everything...Categorized as:
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The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 11 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsChise Hatori ha solo quindici anni ma ha già perso tutto: non ha più una famiglia né speranze per il futuro. Un giorno, però, le compare davanti un misterioso mago che le offre un'allettante opportunità di riscatto: diventare sua discepola e futura sposa... Chise sta frequentando il College come uditrice... -
Strife by Cate Tiernan
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsMorgan Rowlands holds profound magickal power . . . a power that some will stop at nothing to obtain. Though she knows she has much still to learn, magick has brought her more than she could ever have imagined: the love of her soul mate. Yet her dreams uncover something elseÑa dark force threatening her entire world... -
Changeling by Cate Tiernan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsMorgan Rowlands holds profound magickal power . . . a power that some will stop at nothing to obtain. Though she knows she has much still to learn, magick has brought her more than she could ever have imagined: the love of her soul mate. Yet her dreams uncover something elseÑa dark force threatening her entire world... -
Of Tainted Heart by Olivia Wildenstein, Katie Hayoz
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsALL’S FAIR IN LOVE . . . AND MAGIC.SLATESomehow, we survived. It was supposed to be over. No more curses. No more magic. Just a calm, little life in Brume.For the first time ever, I’m ready for calm. So. Damn. Ready.Just so happens that the girl I love doesn’t like to leave things unfinished.Fine. So our little crew will assemble the Quatrefoil and bring magic back to the world... -
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Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, Vol. 1 by Arina Tanemura
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsBy day, Kusakabe Maron is an ordinary high school girl with more then her share of problems. But by night, she is Phantom Thief Jeanne. As the reincarnation of Joan of Arc, her mission is to steal demon-possessed paintings and neutralize their evil. Jeanne's only ally is the angel-in-training Finn. Together, they must fight evil by night while surviving high school by day...Categorized as:
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The Calling by Cate Tiernan
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsMorgan, Hunter and other members of their coven go to New York for a few days in search of the Amyranth witches. Hunter, a Seeker for the Council, is looking for Killian, a young witch in danger. It seems that Ciaran, Killian's father, is looking for him and intending to wipe his magic... -
Seeker by Cate Tiernan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe fourth Sweep collection! Morgan Rowlands had thought her foes were defeated, but demons from the past still haunt her and her beloved, Hunter. Their magick is strong, but the darkness that torments them threatens to overwhelm even their love. Yet there is another, whose magick could save, or could destroy... -
Feral by Sierra Prynne
Fall in love with a supernatural tale of mystery, passion, and destiny where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.If life in blue-collar Pennsylvania has taught American teenager Natalie Damarand anything, it’s to set achievable goals like a college scholarship and financial support for her single mother...Categorized as:
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The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 1 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Sherrilyn Kenyon
In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe...Categorized as:
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The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 11 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsChise Hatori ha solo quindici anni ma ha già perso tutto: non ha più una famiglia né speranze per il futuro. Un giorno, però, le compare davanti un misterioso mago che le offre un'allettante opportunità di riscatto: diventare sua discepola e futura sposa... Chise sta frequentando il College come uditrice...Categorized as:
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The Dark by Marianne Curley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsEthan and Isabel, heroes from The Named , are on a more exciting journey than ever and are joined by Isabel's brother Matt, who is still getting accustomed to life in the Guard. Arkarian, their ageless mentor, has been kidnapped and sent by the Goddess of Chaos to a frighteningly dark underworld... -
Blood Moon by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen the vampire tribes convene for the rare Blood Moon ceremonies, Solange Drake is plunged into a battle with her feral nature. The Drake brothers have been raised knowing that they had to protect their younger sister at all cost. But forbidden magic and a mysterious stranger have put them all in terrible danger...Categorized as:
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Bleeding Hearts by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWatch Alyxandra talking about her new book 'Bleeding Hearts' The Drakes and friends will be tested when an infestation of deadly vampires threatens Violet Hill. Lucy's cousin Christabel has come to live in Violet Hill, and adjusting to the difference between life in a small mountain town and her home in the city is difficult enough...Categorized as:
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Inked by Rachel Rener
The first book of the Gilded Blood series with deluxe color illustrations by Author Rachel Rener!When Zayn, your smoking hot boss, tells you never to touch the cache of deluxe tattoo ink locked away in his office, you listen to him… until the day you run out of your own ink, your squirming client is on the verge of peeing his pants, and your boss is nowhere to be found... -
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Lucid by P.T. Michelle
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsOnce Nara combines her prophetic ability with Ethan’s power to outsmart Fate at his own deadly cat-and-mouse game, she’s more determined than ever to help Ethan learn the meaning behind the raven sword tattoo that suddenly appeared on his back after their confrontation with Fate...Categorized as:
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Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsIt's been centuries since Isabeau St. Croix barely survived the French Revolution. Now she's made her way back to the living and she must face the ultimate test by confronting the evil British lord who left her for dead the day she turned into a vampire. That's if she can control her affection for Logan Drake, a vampire whose bite is as sweet as the revenge she seeks...Categorized as:
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descended by Ingrid J. Adams
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn the quiet between worlds, some hearts echo louder than time.Everyone adores Indigo Wolfe. But all he wants is for someone to truly see him.Charismatic, beautiful, and reckless, Indigo moves through high school like a legend come to life. People love him easily, desperately. But Indigo wears his popularity like armor so no one knows the truth. Inside, he’s quietly unravelling...Categorized as:
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The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 10 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHIGHER LEARNING Now that Cartaphilus has chosen to enter a long slumber, peace has finally returned to the little cottage west of London. But it's not long before a message arrives for Chise: an invitation to join the college, a society of alchemists. Deep beneath the British Library, the curtain rises on a new story set on a new stage. There, human children learn, think, and grow.. -
Wolf Marked by Veronica Douglas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWerewolves are hunting me down.I was just an ordinary girl waiting tables in a small-town bar. I had no idea magic was real. That was, until I backed my car over a werewolf a couple times.In my defense, the wolf was trying to murder me, and I was all out of mace.Now I’ve got a cult of rogue wolves on my heels, and the only one who can protect me is Jaxson Laurent—the Chicago Alpha...Categorized as:
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Bitter Sweet Love by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Dez wasn't just Jasmine's crush. A gargoyle Warden like Jas, he helped her come to terms with her destiny—fending off demons and maintaining the balance between good and evil. He was her everything…right until the moment he disappeared without a trace. It didn't help that Jas's father had just announced that she and Dez would one day be mated. Hard not to take that personally...Categorized as:
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