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Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 5 by Gyeoeul Gwon, SUOL
Penelope and Callisto safely escaped the assassins, but Callisto is left in mortal danger and Penelope. .. is standing trial for murder? ! Accused of murdering seven nobles during the Hunt, she faces a court proceeding that’s in actuality nothing more than an elaborate sham to frame her... -
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The Last Herald-Mage by Mercedes Lackey
The Last Herald-Mage Trilogy—three groundbreaking, Lambda Award-winning novels that established Mercedes Lackey as a fantasy tour-de-force and her Kingdom of Valdemar as a place millions of readers return to again and again... -
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![The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks]()
The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsFrom NYT bestselling author Brent Weeks comes his breakout fantasy trilogy in which a young boy trains under the city's most legendary and feared assassin Durzo Blint. For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art -- and he is the city's most accomplished artist. For Azoth, survival is just the beginning... -
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The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks
3 volumes in one giant omnibus edition. "Way of Shadows", "Shadow's Edge", "Beyond the Shadows" all in one beautiful hardcover edition. -
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![The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter]()
The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter
In this "relentlessly gripping, brilliant" epic fantasy (James Islington), an ousted queen must join forces with a young warrior in order to reclaim her throne and save her people. Tau and his Queen, desperate to delay the impending attack on the capital by the indigenous people of Xidda, craft a dangerous plan... -
![Beyond the Shadows by Brent Weeks]()
Beyond the Shadows by Brent Weeks
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 98 ratingsA new queen has usurped the throne and is leading Cenaria into disaster. The country has become a broken realm with a threadbare army, little food and no hope. So Kylar Stern plans to reinstate his closest friend Logan as King, but can he really get away with murder? In the north, the Godking's death has thrown Khalidor into civil war... -
![Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey]()
Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey
Following hard on the heels of Kushiel's Dart, Jacqueline Carey's spectacular debut novel, comes Kushiel's Chosen, a glittering and riveting historical fantasy. The land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and grace. It is said that the angels found the land and saw it was good, and the ensuing race that rose from the seed of angels and men live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt... -
![Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie]()
Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 66 ratingsSpringtime in Styria. And that means war. There have been nineteen years of blood. The ruthless Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the squabbling League of Eight, and between them they have bled the land white. While armies march, heads roll and cities burn, behind the scenes bankers, priests and older, darker powers play a deadly game to choose who will be king... -
![Tears of Dust by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Tears of Dust by Sylvia Mercedes
After two days in isolation, Ayleth still doesn’t know why Fendrel placed her under house arrest. Powerful drugs suppress Laranta deep inside her, leaving her alone with too many unanswered questions... -
![The Rebel Mages by Laurie Forest]()
The Rebel Mages by Laurie Forest
Journey to the magical world of Erthia in these two exciting prequels to The Black Witch. Wandfasted. Twenty years before Elloren Gardner enrolled at the illustrious Verpax University, Erthia was rent asunder during the devastating Realm War... -
![That’s the Art of Getting By by Sarewolf]()
That’s the Art of Getting By by Sarewolf
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“What do you want me to do? ” Remus says, tiredly. All he wants is to curl up on his bed. Smoke a pack of cigarettes. Get drunk. He can’t stop looking at Harry. “Remus. .. ” Dumbledore is gentle. Remus hates when he has that tone. Hates that he knows it will hurt. “There is no one else left. ”. A bitter laugh escapes him. “So you’ll curse the poor thing with a werewolf for a guardian? ”... -
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The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 116 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestselling author Brent Weeks. .. For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art-and he is the city's most accomplished artist. For Azoth, survival is precarious. Something you never take for granted. As a guild rat, he's grown up in the slums, and learned to judge people quickly - and to take risks. Risks like apprenticing himself to Durzo Blint... -
![Spy, Spy Again by Mercedes Lackey]()
Spy, Spy Again by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn this third novel of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, Heralds Mags and Amily's youngest child must follow in his parents' footsteps to protect both his family and the realm. Thirteen year old Prince Kyril and Mags and Amily's fourteen-year-old son Tory "share" the Gift of Farsight--although neither of them are Chosen... -
![The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter]()
The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter
The Omehi people have been fighting an unwinnable fight for almost two hundred years. Their society has been built around war and only war. The lucky ones are born gifted. One in every two thousand women has the power to call down dragons. One in every hundred men is able to magically transform himself into a bigger, stronger, faster killing machine... -
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![The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen]()
The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen
Kings become outcasts and lovers become foes in The Faithless Hawk, the thrilling sequel to Margaret Owen's The Merciful Crow. As the new chieftain of the Crows, Fie knows better than to expect a royal to keep his word. Still she’s hopeful that Prince Jasimir will fulfill his oath to protect her fellow Crows... -
![Queen of Storms by Raymond E. Feist]()
Queen of Storms by Raymond E. Feist
Dark and powerful forces threaten the world of Garn once more in this second novel in legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist’s epic fantasy series, the Firemane Saga. Hatushaly and his young wife Hava have arrived in the prosperous trading town of Beran’s Hill to restore and reopen the fire-damaged Inn of the Three Stars... -
![Suitor Armor: Volume 1 by Purpah]()
Suitor Armor: Volume 1 by Purpah
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsSecrets hide behind every corner of the castle walls in the first volume of an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel that follows the budding romance between a lady-in-waiting and an enchanted suit of armor. While humans and fairies are at war beyond the castle walls, Lucia’s life is dedicated to helping prepare Lady Kirsi for her upcoming wedding to King Reimund... -
![Crown of Nightmares by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Crown of Nightmares by Sylvia Mercedes
Who will live? Who will die? Who will be changed . . . forever? Separated from the Evanderians, Ayleth finds herself alone in the malevolent Witchwood. Or perhaps not entirely alone . . . Confronted with the reality of her living grandmother, Ayleth soon learns that the horrors once ascribed to Dread Odile’s name and legend may not be entirely true... -
![Dance of Souls by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Dance of Souls by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsVenatrix Ayleth made a vow of loyalty to her Holy Order. But is the Order loyal to Ayleth? Still recovering from her deadly encounter with the Phantomwitch, Ayleth finds herself the unwilling guest of the Golden Prince, forced to enjoy his hospitality . . . and the not-so-gentle ministrations of Venator Fendrel du Glaive. There’s something strange about Fendrel... -
![The Powerless & Reckless Collection by Lauren Roberts]()
The Powerless & Reckless Collection by Lauren Roberts
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe first two novels in the New York Times bestselling Powerless romantic fantasy series packed with spicy tension and edge-of-your-seat betrayal are now available together in one collectible hardcover boxed set—perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen. She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting. He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be... -
![The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo]()
The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsThere was a time when the woods near Duva ate girls…or so the story goes. But it's just possible that the danger may be a little bit closer to home. This story is a companion folk tale to Leigh Bardugo's debut novel, Shadow and Bone. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. -
![Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan]()
Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe epic romance of Lei and Wren comes to a breathtaking conclusion in the explosive finale to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire series. 'Don't struggle, Lei-zhi. It's time to take you back to the Hidden Palace. You're going home. '. The jaw-dropping conclusion to Girls of Storm and Shadow left the fates of Lei and Wren hanging in the balance... -
![Find Me Their Bones by Sara Wolf]()
Find Me Their Bones by Sara Wolf
No one can save her. In order to protect Prince Lucien d’Malvane’s heart, Zera had to betray him. Now, he hates the sight of her. Trapped in Cavanos as a prisoner of the king, she awaits the inevitable moment her witch severs their magical connection and finally ends her life. But fate isn't ready to give her up just yet... -
![A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann]()
A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe gods are dead. All that’s left are the Players…. The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her... -
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![Of Earth and Air by Cameo Renae]()
Of Earth and Air by Cameo Renae
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPrince Roehl holds Calla’s fragile heart in his cruel hands. In a wicked twist of fate, Roehl captures the two men Calla loves most. By his command, she will come to him in Aquaris. .. or both will be put to death. It may be a fatal mistake, but that’s the risk Calla is willing to make when she leaves her friends behind and races through the Argent Sea... -
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Bound by Mark Lawrence
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThis is a 16,000 word short story, primarily featuring Nona, Ara, Kettle, Regol. It should be read between Grey Sister and Holy Sister. Again, I stress SHORT STORY. -
![Of Fire and Water by Cameo Renae]()
Of Fire and Water by Cameo Renae
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCalla escaped Morbeth only to find herself fighting for her life once more. Incendia seemed the perfect sanctuary of escape. The stories told of the mystical island claim all inhabitants were annihilated. Those tragic tales . . . were lies. Desperate to keep their truth hidden, the islanders take Calla and her friends prisoner... -
![ENNEAD Vol. 3 [Paperback] by Mojito]()
ENNEAD Vol. 3 [Paperback] by Mojito
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe full-color Boys’ Love webtoon hit inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology! (Paperback Edition). Nine powerful gods of ancient Egypt form the Ennead. When the god of war, Seth, kills his brother Osiris and takes over Egypt, he ushers in an era of chaos and cruelty. Centuries later, a new challenger Horus, the child of Isis... -
![Brimstone Angels: Lesser Evils: A Brimstone Angels Novel by Erin M. Evans]()
Brimstone Angels: Lesser Evils: A Brimstone Angels Novel by Erin M. Evans
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsNow bound by a warlock pact, Farideh sets out to protect her twin—only to discover something that will change their relationship forever Mere weeks after escaping Neverwinter, Farideh’s dreams are still haunted by Lorcan, the cambion devil whose power fuels her own... -
![The King's Beast, Vol. 1 by Rei Tōma]()
The King's Beast, Vol. 1 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsPrince Tenyou is not what Rangetsu expected, and the political currents in the palace run deep and strange. Does Rangetsu have any chance of finding justice for her brother, or will she become just another Ajin casualty in the game of kings? -
![Breath and Bone by Carol Berg]()
Breath and Bone by Carol Berg
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAs the land of Navronne sinks deeper into civil war and perilous winter, everyone wants to get their hands on the rebellious sorcerer Valen -a murderous priestess, a prince who steals dead men's eyes, and even the Danae guardians, whose magic nurtures the earth and whose attention could prove the most costly of all... -
![Of Secrets and Slippers by Chanda Hahn]()
Of Secrets and Slippers by Chanda Hahn
A haunting song. A deadly dance. An explosive finale. Allemar may be dead, but his cause festers in the dark. Strange beasts stalk the night as haunting music corrupts the fog. When morning comes, nothing but dust remains. Rumors are quick to spread, with many speculating that Allemar had a son … and the evil sorcerer’s heir wants blood... -
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Inferno by Kat Ross
In the last volume of the Fourth Talisman series, the worlds of the living and the dead collide in a final confrontation that will leave Nocturne and Solis forever changed…. Three talismans adrift. Two mad kings. One poisonous crown. As dark forces gather at the Rock of Ariamazes in Samarqand, Nazafareen discovers that there are worse places than the afterlife... -
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The King's Beast, Vol. 2 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsRangetsu knows she must keep a low profile in the palace if she’s to have any hope of tracking down her brother’s killer. But when an Ajin is wrongly accused of murder, can Rangetsu stand idly by knowing that Prince Tenyou has the power to prevent another horrible injustice? -
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The King’s Beast, Vol. 4 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSomeone in the imperial palace is trying to kill Prince Tenyou, and Rangetsu has reason to believe it might be the icy third prince, Kougai. When things turn violent on the jiju field, Rangetsu decides to confront Prince Kougai directly—and ends up as the prize in a wager between royal brothers! -
![Into the Dying Light by Katy Rose Pool]()
Into the Dying Light by Katy Rose Pool
Following the destruction of the City of Mercy, an ancient god has been resurrected and sealed inside Beru's body. Both are at the mercy of the Prophet Pallas, who wields the god’s powers to subjugate the Six Prophetic Cities. But every day, the god grows stronger, threatening to break free and sow untold destruction... -
![Ghostsmith by Nicki Pau Preto]()
Ghostsmith by Nicki Pau Preto
In this action-packed finale to the House of the Dead Duology, Wren and her friends put everything they know to the test as they battle the living and the undead to save their world. Wren is still reeling from the revelation that the mother she thought was dead is actually the Corpse Queen, a ghostsmith with the terrifying power to control the undead... -
![Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump]()
Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump
For goddess-touched girls, there is only one destiny: the Culling. From the moment Monroe Benson is born with a mark on her hand and the ability to summon fire from her fingertips, her life will never be her own. She’s goddess-touched, which means she’s destined to participate in the Culling, an age-old competition to determine the next queen of Erydia... -
![The Stolen Throne by Abigail Owen]()
The Stolen Throne by Abigail Owen
My twin sister is the true queen of Aryd. She survives, hiding and clinging to life in the desert, while I reign as the false queen alongside the monstrous King Eidolon. There’s only one escape from this gilded prison: Reven. My Shadowraith. My heart. Only the shadows that he struggles to control are growing more sinister, more powerful... -
![Nightstrider by Sophia Slade]()
Nightstrider by Sophia Slade
To stop a vicious demon’s conquest, nightmares and humans will band together in book one of a heart-stopping new dark fantasy series. Wren is a nightmare, a deadly manifestation of the frightening dreams of humans. She is forever bound to the insidious Para Warwick, the only night creature who can cross the boundary between the dream and waking realms... -
![Blade of Shadow by Sarah K.L. Wilson]()
Blade of Shadow by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Every surface of the land creeps with monsters. I escaped from the first wave of monsters with a magic sword, a kidnapped duke, and a big chip on my shoulder. It's not enough for me to run. Not when this tide threatens to sweep over the entire world. I'm the only one who can warn people of what's coming. I'm the only one who knows the truth... -
![A Whisper in the Walls by Scott Reintgen]()
A Whisper in the Walls by Scott Reintgen
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn this sequel to the New York Times bestselling, “pulse-pounding” ( Publishers Weekly ) A Door in the Dark , Ren’s intellect and cunning are stretched to the limit in her quest to take down the system that stole her father’s life. Ren Monroe is a wolf among lions... -
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Unbound by Katherine Hurley, Katherine Hurley
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAs the growing conflict forces Logan to embrace his newly discovered heritage, he fights to control a power he has long kept buried—a power that threatens everything he has tried to make of himself. Desperate to spare Astarti yet another burden, he tries to hide his crumbling control, but she has long since learned to recognize a lie... -
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The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones
A magical, ethereal fantasy from IndieBound bestselling author Emily Lloyd-Jones. Once upon a time, the kingdoms of Wales were rife with magic and conflict, and eighteen-year-old Mererid “Mer” is well-acquainted with both. She is the last living water diviner and has spent years running from the prince who bound her into his service... -
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![The Bone Thief by Breeana Shields]()
The Bone Thief by Breeana Shields
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I was absolutely swept away by the world of The Bone Charmer. ” – Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series. A deft exploration of the weight of grief and cost of revenge, Breeana Shields’s Bone Charmer duology reaches its spine-tingling conclusion in this high-octane fantasy-thriller... -
![Queen of Ashes by May Freighter]()
Queen of Ashes by May Freighter
Prince Thessian needs to strengthen the bonds with his allies in the Dante Kingdom, especially if he plans to protect his strong-willed regent. Life would be much simpler if his subordinates could stay out of trouble, and the criminal he's after didn’t make him doubt his family. Meanwhile, Emilia is plagued with nightmares and feels she can't go on if she loses any of her dear friends... -
![Blood and Tempest by Kelley Skovron]()
Blood and Tempest by Kelley Skovron
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe thrilling conclusion to Jon Skovron's adventure fantasy series, two young people from a fracturing empire spread across savage seas must find a way to keep their nation together. Still reeling from the events at Dawn's Light, Hope struggles to understand what it means to be a warrior who has vowed to never again take up a sword. Red is enjoying his new role as imperial spy... -
![The Sleeping Prince by Melinda Salisbury]()
The Sleeping Prince by Melinda Salisbury
Return to the darkly beautiful world of The Sin Eater's Daughter with a sequel that will leave you awed, terrified . . . and desperate for more. Ever since her brother Lief disappeared, Errin's life has gone from bad to worse. Not only must she care for her sick mother, she has to scrape together rent money by selling illegal herbal cures... -
![Queens of Fennbirn by Kendare Blake]()
Queens of Fennbirn by Kendare Blake
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsUncover the sisters’ origins, dive deep into the catastrophic reign of the Oracle Queen, and reveal layers of Fennbirn’s past, hidden until now. The Young Queens. Get a glimpse of triplet queens Mirabella, Arsinoe, and Katharine during a short period of time when they protected and loved one another... -
![The Scarecrow Queen by Melinda Salisbury]()
The Scarecrow Queen by Melinda Salisbury
The final battle is coming . . . As the Sleeping Prince tightens his hold on Lormere and Tregellan, the net closes in on the ragged band of rebels trying desperately to defeat him. Twylla and Errin are separated, isolated, and running out of time. The final battle is coming, and Aurek will stop at nothing to keep the throne forever . .
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