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The Assassin and the Empire by Sarah J. Maas
Celaena Sardothien is the assassin with everything: a place to call her own, the love of handsome Sam, and, best of all, freedom. Yet, she won’t be truly free until she is far away from her old master, Arobynn Hamel; Celaena must take one last daring assignment that will liberate her forever. But having it all, means you have a lot to lose . . -
Lore Olympus: Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story! An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone... -
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Volcrian's Hunt by T.L. Shreffler
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA plague is spreading across the land. Crops are rotting. People are dying in the streets. Sora, with the help of her magical Cat's Eye necklace, is the only one who can stop it. She must travel overseas to the Lost Isles, a place of legend and mystery. Only there can she destroy the bloodmage, Volcrian, putting an end to the curse... -
Viper's Creed by T.L. Shreffler
Sora is having visions. Strange, terrifying visions brought on by her Cat's Eye necklace, an ancient and magical device. Spurred to action, she leaves her mother's cabin to find Crash, the mysterious assassin who once changed her life. She is certain that together, they can discover what the necklace is trying to tell her... -
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The Riddle by Alison Croggon
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsA young woman embraces her power — and her destiny — as the thrilling quest begun in THE NAMING continues! Maerad is a girl with a tragic and bitter past, but her powers grow stronger by the day. Now she and her mentor, Cadvan, hunted by both the Light and the Dark, must unravel the Riddle of the Treesong before their fractured kingdom erupts in chaos...Categorized as:
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The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye
Along with Wit, Charm, Health, and Courage, Princess Amy of Phantasmorania receives a special fairy christening gift: Ordinariness. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have adventures than play the harp, embroider tapestries . . . or become a Queen... -
Uglies, The Collector's Set by Scott Westerfeld
The complete New York Times bestselling Uglies series is available as a collectible boxed set. The future isn’t far away. In Tally Youngblood’s world, looks matter. She lives in a society created to function with perfect-looking people who never have a chance to think for themselves. And she’s tired of it... -
From Darkness Won by Jill Williamson
Achan steps into his role as Crown Prince and prepares for war. But war against whom? Could Esek still be alive? Has Lord Nathak taken Esek’s place? Or is the mysterious Hadad the true enemy Achan must confront? Vrell has her own agenda of serving Prince Oren as a healer, but when she is stormed and lost to the Veil, Achan does all he can to bring her back... -
The Seer and the Sword by Victoria Hanley
Legend states that there exists a mighty sword that makes its possessor invincible to his enemies. But there is a curse on anyone who lifts the sword for conquest. King Kareed of Archeld goes after this sword anyway, winning it from the King of Bellandra. When he returns home from battle, he brings his daughter, Princess Torina, two special gifts...Categorized as:
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Ravenous by Sierra Prynne
Natalie survived the moonlit attack that marked her as a shapeshifter forever - but at a steep cost. Though she can now transform into a raven during the full moon, the ironclad rules of the shifter world forbid her from loving any shifter that doesn't share her form. This includes the only man she's ever loved, plunging her into a forbidden love affair with potentially deadly consequences...Categorized as:
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Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 2 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi’s having no luck finding a job at the Tenjin-ya inn, but a chance encounter with the tengu Matsuba might give her another option! Her home cooking and kind manner impress Matsuba, and when he finds out why she’s in Kakuriyo, he offers to welcome her into his family as a daughter-in-law to pay off her debt! Can the still unemployed Aoi afford to turn down such a generous offer? -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 3 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi wasn’t the only orphan her grandfather Shiro took in. Before she went to live with him, he rescued the spider demons Akatsuki and Suzuran and put them to work as unpaid servants! Now Aoi is questioning everything she thought she knew about her upbringing. What was Shiro up to? And more importantly, does that make the spider demons family? ! -
Ashling by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsReminiscent of Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Darkover novels, Obernewtyn introduced Isobelle Carmody as a writer to watch and began a series of novels to entice and enthrall readers of all ages... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 5 by Waco Ioka
Aoi has hopes that her time in Kakuriyo will mean more than just toiling to repay her grandfather’s debt—she has a personal mission to find the yokai who kept her from starving when her mother abandoned her. Yet all she has to go on is the memory of a simple white-faced mask... -
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Princess Ahira by K.M. Shea
Once upon a time? Please! What a joke. Princess Ahira is not your average damsel in distress. She hates being a princess and constantly tries to flee from her mother and her lectures. Pleasantly, her life is shattered on the eve of her sixteenth birthday when she is kidnapped by dragons... -
Sora's Quest by T.L. Shreffler
This book is permanently free on Amazon, BN. com, Apple, Kobo and more! Sora Fallcrest always dreamed of adventure, but as a member of the nobility, she learned the ways of a Lady instead. Now seventeen, she is expected to choose a husband and marry. She plots to run away, but just as she is stepping out the door, she runs into a mysterious man--and is kidnapped...Categorized as:
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Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 6 by Waco Ioka
Aoi has been asked to cater an anniversary dinner for a royal couple, and she’s overjoyed at what this will mean for her restaurant. She and Ginji head to the Eastern Lands to do some grocery shopping at a fancy imported food market... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 4 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi is finally ready to open her restaurant on the grounds of the Tenjin-ya inn, but not everyone is as excited about it as she is. Some of the chefs of the main restaurant are doing everything they can to destroy her business before it even has a chance to start! Aoi is determined to keep going, but her detractors are deadly serious about stopping her. -
Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Clover’s life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when she’s framed for necromancy by Princess Camellia. She and the princess both know she’s not a dark magic user, but little good that does Clover when Camellia disappears... -
The Lightning Conjurer: The Complete Series Collection by Rachel Rener
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContains the complete Lightning Conjurer series:. Book I: THE AWAKENING. Book II: THE ENLIGHTNING. Book III: THE CHRISTENING. Book IV: THE RECKONING. Synopses (includes spoilers in sequel descriptions):. THE AWAKENING. Three years ago, Aspen (as she calls herself), woke up in an abandoned cabin without a single memory... -
The Stone Key by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThere was a great crash and wood splintered. .. I had a brief glimpse of a group of Herder priests, bald and robed, peering at me, and then the sundered remnants of the locker door were torn aside and a rough hand reached in to haul me out by the hair. A Hedra captain stared into my face with eyes that burned with a fanatical fire above a thin nose and a lipless slash of a mouth. . -
The White Cat's Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King's Lap, Vol. 1 (復讐を誓った白猫は竜王の膝の上で惰眠をむさぼる [Fukushuu wo Chikatta Shironeko wa Ryuuou no Hiza no Ue de Damin wo Musaboru] (Comic) #1) by Aki, Yamigo Kureha
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRuri just can’t get away from Asahi! Her clingy, oblivious childhood friend is beloved by absolutely everyone, making Ruri the target of resentment and jealousy from Asahi’s horde of groupies... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 14 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUNUSUAL SUSPECTS First Lucy was attacked during the College camping trip. Then professor Simeon was caught unawares on the College campus itself. As the victim count begins to rise, it comes to light that a forbidden tome, thought safely stored in the archives, has been stolen–a tome that Elias once glanced through– The Testament of Carnamagos... -
Carabosse and the Spindle Spell by Sylvia Mercedes
Shy but magically talented, Princess Carabosse only wants to help her people as they face the looming threat of the Warlock King and his daughter, Aurora. Aurora was gifted from infancy with fairy blessings that make her the most lethal magic-user the world has seen in centuries . . . and she wants Cara’s kingdom... -
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Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 7 by Waco Ioka
After the chaos of being kidnapped and falling ill, Aoi is enjoying the chance to relax and create new recipes for Yūgao's menu. As usual, the ayakashi of Tenjin-ya love everything she makes and their enthusiasm is invigorating. But nothing is simple in Kakuriyo, and even a day off comes with strange encounters and odd new information. -
You're My Cutie, Vol. 2 by Nakaba Harufuji
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMadoka insisted she wouldn't get a crush on Shikura-kun. But she can't contain her feelings for him and ends up telling him that she likes him! Shikura-kun's reaction is hard to read, and Madoka runs away before he can respond, making things pretty awkward. .Categorized as:
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Synodic by Kristin Travis
Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Outlander, and The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Keira Copeland has no idea how narrowly she escapes death each night. While she sleeps, she unknowingly astral projects to another world, garnering the attention of the monsters that live there. But as her presence stirs the enchanting yet dying realm of Luneth, the hunt for her life has just begun... -
A Clash of Embers by Britt Stark
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEveryone’s lives sit in a precarious balance, except Clara Artesia’s. Being a pawn in everyone else’s game forced her to make a choice between two men, and a final decision that would destroy her. Clara will continue her journey of self-discovery while learning of the true world in which she belongs... -
Picking Daisies on Sundays by Liana Cincotti
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsPerfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han, this romantic comedy follows a hopeless romantic finishing college who agrees to embark on a fake relationship with her childhood best friend, who, unfortunately for her, also happens to be her first love. Daniella Daisy Maria wanted love. It’s all she hoped for when watching endless rom-coms every Friday night...Categorized as:
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Endre by S.T. Bende
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFeatured in USA Today. RE-RELEASING JULY 17, 2014. Sometimes, finding your destiny means doing the exact opposite of what The Fates have planned. Winning the heart of an immortal assassin was a dream come true for Kristia Tostenson. Now she’s knee deep in wedding plans, goddess lessons, and stolen kisses... -
Genesis Academy: The Seer's Legacy by Barbara Hartzler
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne day I’m the darling of the Guardians and the next our whole family is running for their lives. All because I saw my first premonition ever …Now they want me to go undercover at Genesis Academy, the Guardian’s school for rebels and rejects. Me—the goody-goody science nerd with the brand new powers. Oh, and I have to keep my budding Seer powers a secret. Too bad they manifest at the worst times...Categorized as:
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The Secret Trinity: Ignite by Jenna Bernel
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIf time heals all wounds, then Aria Darwin’s clock has stopped. No amount of magic elixir can repair a broken heart. In the aftermath of untruths and tainted love, Aria is unsure if she will ever recover to see the light of her destiny. Now living in the enchanted city of Draíochta, along with her two best friends, Aria struggles to find her place in the Kingdom... -
Insider by Micalea Smeltzer
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNothing will be the same for Sophie Beaumont. Now that she’s an Alpha she has to learn to be a leader. But unlike with Caeden, it doesn’t come naturally for her. Sophie doesn’t want to tell her friends how high to jump. She just wants to be normal...Categorized as:
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Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsRainbow Rowell has won fans all over the world by writing about love and life in a way that feels true. In her first collection, she gives us nine beautifully crafted love stories. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater. Best friends debate the merits of high school dances. A prince romances a troll. A girl romances an imaginary boy. And Simon Snow himself returns for a holiday adventure... -
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Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 8 by Midori Yuma, Laruha
Aoi is excited about her chance to finally try the famous Tenjin-ya kaiseki meal and stay the night in one of the inn’s lavish rooms. But unexpected guests throw the staff into an uproar and send Aoi and the hot springs manager fleeing into the night. What mystery has arrived at the Demon’s Gate while the Ōdanna is away? ! -
Kilala Princess, Vol. 03 by Rika Tanaka, Nao Kodaka
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMeet Kilala, an ordinary girl who loves all the Disney Princesses. When she awakens a sleeping prince named Rei, she magically gains the power of the princesses! Rei is searching for the missing princess of his world, and has a magical tiara that will lead him to her... -
Infinite by Jodi Meadows
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsDESTRUCTION. The Year of Souls begins with an earthquake—an alarming rumble from deep within the earth—and it’s only the first of greater dangers to come. The Range caldera is preparing to erupt. Ana knows that as Soul Night approaches, everything near Heart will be at risk. FLIGHT... -
The Right Kind of Magic by Jamie Bennett
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe took the tiny paper with the writing and put it in the locket, then she closed it and clasped the silver chain around my neck. “That paper has the name of someone who will be very important to you when you’re a grown-up lady. It’s the name of the man that you’ll marry someday…”. Nealy Duncan isn’t interested in folklore and superstitions—or in marriage, for that matter... -
Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch, Vol. 04 by Pink Hanamori, Michiko Yokote
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTHE VILLAIN'S LAIR! Lucia Nanami, a mermaid princess, has taken human form to find her fellow princesses and save the seven seas from the evil rule of a would-be emperor, the ambitious Gackto. And now Gackto has kidnapped the boy Lucia loves...Categorized as:
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Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder
She's fought death and won. But how can she fight her fears? Avry knows hardship and trouble. She fought the plague and survived. She took on King Tohon and defeated him. But now her heart-mate, Kerrick, is missing, and Avry fears he's gone forever. But there's a more immediate threat: The Skeleton King plots to claim the Fifteen Realms for his own... -
Picking Daisies on Sundays by Liana Cincotti
Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han, this romantic comedy follows a hopeless romantic finishing college who agrees to embark on a fake relationship with her childhood best friend, who, unfortunately for her, also happens to be her first love. Daniella Daisy Maria wanted love. It’s all she hoped for when watching endless rom-coms every Friday night...Categorized as:
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The Silver Prince by Lyndsey Hall
*See all of the books in the Once Upon a Prince Series HERE. *. A soldier who conjures shadows. A princess cursed to dance. A mystery none can solve. The people of the Silver Isle are brutes. Savages who live in darkness for half the year. They are not to be trusted, or so Princess Isadora has been raised to believe. As Crown Princess of the Golden Isle, she is the shining light of her kingdom... -
State of Sorrow by Melinda Salisbury
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSorrow - for that is all she brings us. A people laid low by grief and darkness. A cut-throat race for power and victory. A girl with everything and nothing to lose…. By day, Sorrow governs the Court of Tears, covering for her grief-maddened father, who has turned their once celebrated land into a living monument for the brother who died before she was born... -
The Wild Swans by K.M. Shea
Elise is no hero. She would rather balance the castle’s expense accounts than become her country’s champion. But she doesn’t have a choice since her step-mother, a wicked witch, cursed the seven princes of Arcainia, Elise’s foster-brothers, and transformed them into swans. To free her foster-brothers Elise agrees to knit seven shirts made of stinging nettles...Categorized as:
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Sleeping Beauty: The One Who Took the Really Long Nap by Wendy Mass
The girl's been asleep for a hundred years. The boy's got issues of his own. There are two sides to every story. .. . It's not easy being Princess Rose. Especially when a fairy curses you and you find yourself avoiding all sharp objects . . . and then end up pricking your finger anyway, causing you to slumber for a hundred years or so. And it's not easy being The Prince...Categorized as:
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The Shattered Mountain by Rae Carson
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsOn the outskirts of Joya d'Arena, small villages fight for survival against the onslaught of sorcerers and raiders. Mara's village has been safe--so far--but Mara decides to escape anyway. Escape from her harsh, abusive father. Escape with her first love. But when their plans fall on the same day that the animagi burn the village to the ground, Mara faces losses that could destroy her... -
A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani
In the epic sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel, The School for Good and Evil, Sophie and Agatha are home, living out their Ever After. But life isn’t quite the fairy tale they expected. When Agatha secretly wishes she’d chosen a different happy ending, she reopens the gates to the School for Good and Evil. But the world she and Sophie once knew has changed...Categorized as:
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With a Little Luck by Marissa Meyer, Chuck Gonzales
After being magically gifted with incredible luck, a boy discovers this gift just may be a curse when it comes to love, in this YA novel by #1 New York Times -bestselling author Marissa Meyer. Jude is determined to fly under the radar...Categorized as:
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Burning Crowns by Catherine Doyle
Twin queens Rose & Wren survived the Battle for Anadawn and brought back magic to their kingdom. But danger lurks in Eana’s shadows. Wren is troubled. Ever since she performed the blood spell on Prince Ansel, her magic has become unruly. Worse, the spell created a link between Wren and the very man she’s trying to forget: Icy King Alarik of Gevra. A curse is eating away at both of them...Categorized as:
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Right Where We Belong by Farrah Penn
Past and present collide in this swoony romance when a girl searching for a sense of belonging may have found it in an unexpected—and undeniably charming—visitor from the nineteenth century. "Swoony, heartwarming, and romantic, Right Where We Belong is a beautifully rendered love story. " —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart...Categorized as:
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