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  • Wintertide by Michael J. Sullivan

    Wintertide by Michael J. Sullivan

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 42 ratings
    A FORCED WEDDING. A DOUBLE EXECUTION. TWO THIEVES HAVE OTHER PLANS.The New Empire intends to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a day that will never be forgotten. On the high holiday of Wintertide, they plan to execute two traitors (Degan Gaunt and the Witch of Melengar) as well as force the Empress into a marriage of their own design...
  • Choices - Volume 1 by MesserMoon

    Choices - Volume 1 by MesserMoon

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    People make mistakes, but they also make choices. It’s important to James, that difference. He does his best not to confuse the two.Choices has been split up into three volumes, the first of which covers 5th year (chapters 1-19)...
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  • The Emerald Storm by Michael J. Sullivan

    The Emerald Storm by Michael J. Sullivan

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 38 ratings
    A MESSAGE IS INTERCEPTED. A SINISTER PLAN LAUNCHED. TWO THIEVES STAND IN THE WAY.Ex-mercenary Hadrian Blackwater sets course on a high seas adventure to find the lost Heir of Novron. His only hope lies in confronting the ruthless and cunning Merrick Marius. Fearing Hadrian is not up to the challenge, Royce Melborn joins his ex-partner for one last mission...
  • White Wolf by David Gemmell

    White Wolf by David Gemmell

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 38 ratings
    The start of a gripping new series in the tradition of The Drenai TalesSkilgannon the Damned had vanished from the pages of history. Following the terrible triumph at Perapolis, the General had taken the legendary Swords of Night and Day and ridden from the lands of Naashan. No-one knew where he had gone, and the assassins sent by the Witch Queen could find no trace of his passing...
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    high fantasy  war  fantasy  mystery  length-long
  • The Blood Debt by Duncan M. Hamilton

    The Blood Debt by Duncan M. Hamilton

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    A blade fit for a hero. An army for a tyrant. A reckoning long awaited, and a tale reaching its end. The riveting conclusion to the Wolf of the North trilogy by Duncan M...
  • The Exile and the Savior by Kris K. Haines

    The Exile and the Savior by Kris K. Haines

    Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 13 ratings
    When the rules no longer apply, the only thing left to break is your heart. Cassandra Fortin is a Shrouded Sister no longer, unshackled from her vows. But she's struggling to find her purpose outside the Temple. And her feelings for Tristan are more complicated than ever, given his recently revealed secrets...
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    high fantasy  new adult  fantasy  open-door
  • Jorundyr's Path by Duncan M. Hamilton

    Jorundyr's Path by Duncan M. Hamilton

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    Book 2 of the Wolf of the North trilogy. Jorundyr's Path is walked only by the brave. It is survived only by the strong.As Wulfric pursues Adalhaid's Blood Debt, he soon learns that the path to revenge is never easy, and the desires of men and the will of gods rarely meet. Aethelman seeks answers to questions long ignored. Rodulf chases power and wealth...
  • Tuyo by Rachel Neumeier

    Tuyo by Rachel Neumeier

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Raised a warrior in the harsh winter country, Ryo inGara has always been willing to die for his family and his tribe. When war erupts against the summer country, the prospect of death in battle seems imminent. But when his warleader leaves Ryo as a sacrifice -- a tuyo -- to die at the hands of their enemies, he faces a fate he never imagined...
  • The Queen's Shadow by Alexandra St. Pierre

    The Queen's Shadow by Alexandra St. Pierre

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Raven and Rycon are on a warpath to reclaim what was stolen from them.As Raven fights to protect those she loves, she must also somehow manage to build political allies for the looming war...
  • The Twisted Throne by Danielle L. Jensen, Max Roll

    The Twisted Throne by Danielle L. Jensen, Max Roll

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    A commander who bled to defend her people, Ahnna is haunted by two beliefs. The first is that she failed to protect Ithicana from invasion. And the second is that saving her homeland means leaving it behind forever. The Maridrinians left Ithicana in ruins and its people impoverished...
  • The Last War We Ever Fought by Wendy Heiss

    The Last War We Ever Fought by Wendy Heiss

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 9 ratings
    The world is plagued with turmoil.Rowan is a soldier fighting in a war ridden land for the far flung peace that appears nowhere in sight. Everything takes a turn when her fight seems to be nearing its end, and the God of War joins their last battle to victory...
  • Stevie by D.J. Krimmer

    Stevie by D.J. Krimmer

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Friends with benefits - nothing moreStevieAs the lead piercer at Hel’s Ink, I’ve gained skills, made friends, and accepted the chaos that is my family. Finally, good things are coming my way, and I am feeling confident, maybe a little too confident, when I post a video to my socials describing the toxicity and abuse that is all too frequent in my industry and the life I left behind...
  • Threads of Fate by C.A. Blooming

    Threads of Fate by C.A. Blooming

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    All Orah wanted was to discover what lay behind the hidden garden door, but when it inadvertently traps her in the Land of Gods, she finds more than she bargained for. Now stuck in this new world, she must decide if she can unlock the power necessary to get her home. To do so, she will have to reckon not only with the Gods threatening her but also with the darkest parts of herself...
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    high fantasy  new adult  fantasy  length-long
  • The Order: Chasm of Wicked Sins by Katerina St. Clair

    The Order: Chasm of Wicked Sins by Katerina St. Clair

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    In the third gripping installment of "The Order Series," Forest Blackburn, burdened by her past and haunted by her demons, faces her toughest challenge yet. As the death of those closest to her shatters her world, Forest finds herself teetering on the edge of darkness, grappling with grief and betrayal...
  • Suelen by Rachel Neumeier

    Suelen by Rachel Neumeier

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    This short novel is set directly after the events of Tuyo.Following the great battle in the winter country, a handful of surviving Lau, too badly wounded to travel, were left to the care of Ugaro tribesmen...
  • American Gauntlet by Allie Lewis

    American Gauntlet by Allie Lewis

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Two sisters. Seven teams. One grueling competition.One life-changing cash prize.American Gauntlet is the number one reality TV competition in the nation, and when Dani Di Laurentis gets the call that she and her sister, Lana, have been selected as contestants, she knows this is her one opportunity to change her family's life for the better...
  • The Little Shop of Grand Curiosities by Iris Lake

    The Little Shop of Grand Curiosities by Iris Lake

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Nepheli’s Little Shop of Grand Curiosities is the last scrap of magic left in the humdrum city of Elora as the Dreadful Mundane slowly takes over its residents’ hearts, and she is determined to preserve it any way she can...
  • Poison Genius Consort by 芥沫 (Jie Mo)

    Poison Genius Consort by 芥沫 (Jie Mo)

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Easily cowed and bullied, she was the useless, ugly woman with no talent in medical skills. Supported by millions, he was Tianning’s most respected duke with the power to move all under Heaven. On their wedding day the bridal sedan was carried to the front doors, but the Duke of Qin’s gates were shut tight.They told her, ‘Come back tomorrow...
  • The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart

    The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    The Bone Shard Daughter was hailed as "one of the best debut fantasy novels of the year" (BuzzFeed News). Now, Andrea Stewart brings us the final book in this unmissable, action-packed, magic-laced epic fantasy trilogy, The Bone Shard War. Lin Sukai has won her first victory as Emperor, but the future of the Phoenix Empire hangs in the balance – and Lin is dangerously short of allies...
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    high fantasy  war  fantasy  magic  length-epic
  • Demon Reform Academy: Term 3 by Lyra Winters

    Demon Reform Academy: Term 3 by Lyra Winters

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Succumb to the chaos at Demon Reform Academy, where Dark Veil was born—and where I might die.Dark Veil's plans for me had twisted into something far more malicious. Their intentions shifted from recruiting me to actively seeking my ruin. My powers came with a to annihilate the encroaching darkness threatening to possess demonkind...
    Categorized as:
    new adult  from hate to love  fantasy
  • Wicked Enemy by Marion Blackwood

    Wicked Enemy by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Disaster has left Levi's once mighty Court of Metal in shambles, and he is now besieged from every side. Word has spread about his weakened state, which emboldens enemies from both without and within. In a mad scramble for survival, he must deal with both the other dark mages inside Malgrave as well as a lurking threat from the north. At the same time, Eve faces a struggle of her own...
  • Clean by olivieblake

    Clean by olivieblake

    Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Malfoy's handsome face was contoured into a condescending smirk. "No faith in that giant brain of yours, Granger?" She looked up at him defiantly. "Maybe I don't have faith in you!" she said, raising her voice. Malfoy only looked at her. "You'll find I'm very surprising." Dramione AU, Year 6 with a slow burn and a killer twist. Book I of "This World or Any Other" series. COMPLETE...
  • 흑막 여주가 날 새엄마로 만들려고 해 1 [Heugmag Yeojuga Nal Saeeommaro Mandeulryeogo Hae 1] by MOKGAMGI, 목감기

    흑막 여주가 날 새엄마로 만들려고 해 1 [Heugmag Yeojuga Nal Saeeommaro Mandeulryeogo Hae 1] by MOKGAMGI, 목감기

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    저세상급 귀요미가 나를 새엄마로 만들려고 한다?!친구들과 장난삼아 쓴 '피폐 소설' 속에 시민 1로 빙의했다.그리고 엄청난 딸바보력을 자랑하는 여주인공의 아버지 헨스톤 공작에게 정체를 들켜버렸다.문제는......​“그럼 내 딸이 피폐 소설에서 어떻게 되는 거지?”​"......뭐? 남주가 열 명?"​행복하지 못한 딸의 미래를 바꾸기 위해 독립 전쟁도 불사하겠다니.이대로 두면 여러 목숨이 위험하다.​​"제가 여주님을 지켜드리겠어요!"​그렇게 딸바보 공작님과의 동거가 시작됐다.그런데 쪼그만 여주님이 어쩐지 좀 이상하다...
  • A Ripple of Power and Promise by Jordan A. Day

    A Ripple of Power and Promise by Jordan A. Day

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 8 ratings
    Freedom. Choice. That’s all Ainsley yearned for in life. But when she learns her parents betrothed her to Prince Dashiell, she knows those are two things she will never attain. When Ainsley is sent to live in the Palace of Caelum, she is made painfully aware that she is out of her depth and forced to navigate this new world utterly alone...
  • The Bloody Throne by S.C. Emmett

    The Bloody Throne by S.C. Emmett

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    "Intricate, elegant and sharp as a blade―sweeping political fantasy at its finest." ―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine ThroneA richly detailed epic of ambition, honor, and sacrifice, The Bloody Throne is the masterful conclusion to Hostage of Empire, a medieval East Asia-inspired fantasy trilogy. The great Zhaon empire is in turmoil...
  • Undead Gods by Caitlyn Battelle

    Undead Gods by Caitlyn Battelle

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴀᴠᴀ, ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴜɴᴅᴇᴀᴅ ɢᴏᴅꜱ ɴᴇɪᴛʜᴇʀ ʜᴇᴀʀ ɴᴏʀ ᴄᴀʀᴇ...𝐄𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝.The undead gods neither hear nor care in Kava. The magic they gifted mortals disappeared years ago, and Elysia Parker is all too familiar with what happens if someone is found to be harboring magic in her land. 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉...
  • Heartless Enemy by Marion Blackwood

    Heartless Enemy by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A shocking revelation has left Eve reeling. With her worldview irrevocably altered, she finds herself with a decision to make. What price is she willing to pay for revenge? While it is a gruesomely satisfying goal, the path of vengeance would require her to dig two graves. One for her target. And one for the person she used to be.Levi's nonexistent morals, however, have never changed...
  • Poisoned Empire by Elyse Thomson

    Poisoned Empire by Elyse Thomson

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 5 ratings
    Cinderella (feral) meets The Lies of Locke Lamora in this lush romantic fantasy set in a world inspired by the Eastern Roman Empire.Black-marketeer Selene has poison magic and the cynicism to match. When she and genius metals mage Iliana are arrested by the same scheming, noble fathers who tossed them out at birth, they suspect apologies won’t be forthcoming...
  • The Watergaw by smokybaltic

    The Watergaw by smokybaltic

    Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    In the middle of a war, Hermione is stuck in the middle of nowhere.With Draco Malfoy.Without her friends, her magic, or her books, she has only her wits to rely on to survive her plight — to say nothing of her company. They've declared a truce, but somehow Draco keeps slipping past all her defenses...
  • Ichor by Trish D.W

    Ichor by Trish D.W

    Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Five hundred years ago, humanity's freedom died.When the Greek Gods and Goddesses were usurped from their home on Mt. Olympus, they crashed upon Earth and enslaved the human race. Children spend their existence inside prisons ran by ruthless Immortals, and upon their eighteenth birthday, they are thrown into an arena to be fought after...
  • The Scar by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko

    The Scar by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko

    Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    Reaching far beyond sword and sorcery, The Scar is a story of two people torn by disaster, their descent into despair, and their reemergence through love and courage. Sergey and Marina Dyachenko mix dramatic scenes with romance, action and wit, in a style both direct and lyrical...
  • Summer's Snow by Carly H. Mannon

    Summer's Snow by Carly H. Mannon

    Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Only the strongest of blooms arise from the blood-flecked snow. At only 21, the Briar twins have already known much tragedy. Nic and Misha’s mother died in childbirth, then their father was taken by disease thirteen years later. Now the four faerie kingdoms are gathering together to celebrate a century of peace...
  • Eldmoor : Hollow of Shadows by J.P Feather

    Eldmoor : Hollow of Shadows by J.P Feather

    Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    After a failed mission, Clara's life changes. Lazarus’s the Ascension Games training now may cost the participants their lives before they even reach the starting line.A new enemy lurks in the night, and unseen magic forces two teams to become one with common goal—survival...
  • Cursed by Gold by Jamie Dalton

    Cursed by Gold by Jamie Dalton

    Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 11 ratings
    Everything he touched turned to gold…except her.The first time Scarlet failed to steal the Bodian necklace from the palace, Fairy Godmother had forgiven her. The second time, she sent in reinforcements. But Scarlet can’t let that happen. It didn’t matter what the rules for Fairy Godmothers' thieves guild were...
  • Between Smoke and Shadow by Bree Wilde

    Between Smoke and Shadow by Bree Wilde

    Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 7 ratings
    With treacherous weather and inhospitable soil, the Savoan kingdom is a brutal place to survive—especially if you don’t possess magic.As an indentured servant, working to buy back her freedom, Rune Ealde knows this all too well. Terrified her debt will never be paid, Rune joins a growing rebellion to steal the power that’s always just beyond reach...
  • The Tournament of Heirs: The Mexica Chronicles: Book One by Amilea Perez, Rachel Miller

    The Tournament of Heirs: The Mexica Chronicles: Book One by Amilea Perez, Rachel Miller

    Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Bloodshed is Coming Acalan and Metztli Amos have been preparing for The Tournament of Heirs their entire lives. Ignoring their duty has never been an option. They must do whatever it takes to win, or leave their empire heirless.It's simple.Six Houses,Twelve Heirs,Only two blood bound tributes can win and bring home victory...
  • Ashen Son by Carissa Broadbent

    Ashen Son by Carissa Broadbent

    Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 14 ratings
    Maxantarius is a skilled magic Wielder and a military rising star. But in one terrible night, he has learned that glory is bloodier than he ever could have imagined. War has broken out, thrusting his family into the center of a savage conflict. In its wake, Max is chosen to compete for the title of Arch Commandant.The title is all he has ever wanted...
  • Wicked Enemy by Marion Blackwood

    Wicked Enemy by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Disaster has left Levi's once mighty Court of Metal in shambles, and he is now besieged from every side. Word has spread about his weakened state, which emboldens enemies from both without and within. In a mad scramble for survival, he must deal with both the other dark mages inside Malgrave as well as a lurking threat from the north.At the same time, Eve faces a struggle of her own...
  • Alliance by Marriage by Jaberona B.L.

    Alliance by Marriage by Jaberona B.L.

    Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    King Harpax’s decision to marry the son of his defeated enemy was only meant to punish and humiliate a disobedient neighboring kingdom. Yet as he and the reluctant new addition to his harem begin getting to know each other, things start changing between them. But being a cruel king comes with its downsides...
  • Checkmate by K.D. Tabith

    Checkmate by K.D. Tabith

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 6 ratings
    Would you betray your kingdom for your soulmate? Shapeshifter Theodori Hunter Wolfborn must conquer the kingdom of Siacchi to prove his worth. To do so, he kidnaps a man known for his strategic genius – a champion in the much-revered and ancient game of dominance and submission, Cesse. A man who will help Theo secure a clean, bloodless victory.Only, Theo has kidnapped the wrong person...
  • We Learned The Sea by Floorcoaster

    We Learned The Sea by Floorcoaster

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Draco Malfoy turns himself in after a very successful career as a Death Eater, then enlists Harry and Hermione to help him in a scheme to bring down the Dark Lord. DHr. A story of forgiveness...
  • The Bride of Death by F.M. Aden

    The Bride of Death by F.M. Aden

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    In the vein of Naomi Novik’s Uprooted and Katherine Arden’s The Bear and the Nightingale— this unforgettable adult debut follows the journey of a young woman who seeks to defeat Death himself and save her village from his torment. As a young child, Zerryn grew up on tales of the Lord of Death, Erlik Khan, and his penchant for stealing wild girls...
  • 원수를 사랑하게 된 이유에 대하여 [Wonsureul Saranghage Doen Iyue Daehayeo] by Mieun Lee, 이미은

    원수를 사랑하게 된 이유에 대하여 [Wonsureul Saranghage Doen Iyue Daehayeo] by Mieun Lee, 이미은

    Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    부모님이 마차 사고로 돌아가시고, 가문을 지키기 위해 검을 든 리아.제국 유일의 여기사 단장이 되어 인정받았다 생각하고 한시름 놓았더니,사사건건 시비를 거는 원수 같은 공작 에드가 때문에 하루하루 속만 터져간다!그런데 리아를 보고 얼굴을 붉히는 이 원수...
  • A Dream of Stars and Darkness by Madeleine Eliot

    A Dream of Stars and Darkness by Madeleine Eliot

    Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    The dream was always the same.One by one, the stars wink out and darkness fills the sky.Ember has had the dream for as long as she can remember, but in her line of work, it's no wonder that nightmares plague her. Caught between court intrigue and a resistance movement, Ember plans her revenge as a spy while secretly navigating what remains of the noble Seelie court...
  • Shattered Princess by Amber Vant

    Shattered Princess by Amber Vant

    Rated: 3.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    I may have lit the match the first time, but I wouldn’t be the one left burned this round. The elites run this town, but they aren’t ready for a girl like me.Especially the boys who made it known from the beginning I wasn’t wanted here that one summer I stayed with my father. I hadn’t belonged—I knew that—but now I was coming back...
  • Firethorn by Sarah Micklem

    Firethorn by Sarah Micklem

    Rated: 3.45 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    Introducing a mesmerizing debut in the rich tradition of Marion Zimmer Bradley–a passionate tale of love and war, honor and vengeance, in which the gods grant a common girl uncommon gifts… Before she was Firethorn, she was Luck, named for her red hair, favored by the goddess of Chance. A lowborn orphan, Luck is destined to a life of servitude. But when her mistress dies, Luck flees to the forest...
  • Broken Flames by M.K. Ahearn

    Broken Flames by M.K. Ahearn

    Rated: 3.32 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 27 ratings
    In a world divided by elemental abilities, four kingdoms have rarely known peace.Koraine always dreamed of seeing the world, and escaping the confines of Morwen, the water kingdom she grew up in. Finally that wish was coming true. Except at a price. She was being forced to marry the prince of their rival kingdom, Abelon the kingdom of fire.Bellamy always knew one day he would become king...
    Categorized as:
    from hate to love  new adult  fantasy
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