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Of War and Ruin by Ryan Cahill
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSolian ata'yar. Dauv ata'yar. Nur temen vie'ryn valana.Live as one. Die as one. For those we've lost.The city of Kingspass burns, and Calen Bryer's world has been shaken to its core. With Valerys at his side, Calen must battle his demons and push forward. There are people who need him, people who need what he must become, and he will not let them stand alone... -
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Gilded Serpent by Danielle L. Jensen
From bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen comes another thrilling novel in the Dark Shores world, a series that Sarah J. Maas called "everything I look for in a fantasy novel."THEIR BATTLES ENDED IN VICTORYLydia returns to Mudaire to enter training at the healing temple. But instead of fighting to save lives, she’s convinced she is doing more harm than good... -
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![Shatter Me Series 6-Book Box Set: Shatter Me, Unravel Me, Ignite Me, Restore Me, Defy Me, Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi]()
Shatter Me Series 6-Book Box Set: Shatter Me, Unravel Me, Ignite Me, Restore Me, Defy Me, Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsJuliette can kill with a touch—will she wield her power for good, or will it turn her into the monster she’s always feared she truly is? Find out in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Shatter Me series—all six novels are now available in this paperback box set! One touch is all it takes. One touch, and Juliette Ferrars can bring a grown man to his knees, begging for mercy...Categorized as:
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![By the Orchid and the Owl by Mariah Montoya]()
By the Orchid and the Owl by Mariah Montoya
On the island of Eshol, a ruling council gifts magic to all its citizens — whether they want it or not. Eighteen-year-old Rayna Drey should be excited for her Branding, when the island’s Good Council will infuse her blood with one of five sanctioned magics: the ability to wield elements, summon objects, shift forms, talk to wildlife, or manipulate minds. The Good Council is good... -
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![Shadow Rise by Audrey Grey]()
Shadow Rise by Audrey Grey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMy name is Maia Graystone: rebel, terrorist, and . . . traitor.Imprisoned in the Tower at the Archduchess’s mercy, awaiting certain execution, I spend every moment thinking of ways to escape so I can find Riser and fulfill the promise to my father.When the perfect moment arises, I break free, only to discover the unthinkable—the rebels have branded me a traitor.It gets worse... -
![A Bond of Briars by Erin Phillips]()
A Bond of Briars by Erin Phillips
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe is bonded to a spirit who demands her blood.She serves a mother-in-law who resents her power.She meets a man who challenges everything she’s ever believed.After a fatal illness takes Caitrin’s husband, she finds herself obligated to care for her mother-in-law, Meara, at any cost…even if it means traveling to Croìthe, where magic is outlawed... -
![Shadow Ruin by Audrey Grey]()
Shadow Ruin by Audrey Grey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe long-awaited epic conclusion to the award-winning Shadow Fall series is finally here!My name is Maia Graystone: soldier, commander of the rebel army . . . and the Emperor’s worst nightmare. After going from scorned traitor to leader of the rebel army overnight, I’m now the most powerful girl in the empire.But power always comes with a price... -
![The Verity: Part Two by M.J. Lawrie]()
The Verity: Part Two by M.J. Lawrie
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere is no place like home…After the harrowing and life-changing events Scarlett and her Canaries survived beyond The Wall, they return home to a less than warm welcome.And sadly, minus one of the team.Scarlett has been arrested and returned to her ‘fiancé’ to face his wrath. It is not only his retribution that she must deal with, but also the heartbreak and betrayal from those she left behind...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Little Sins by A.R. Breck]()
Wicked Little Sins by A.R. Breck
Welcome to Castle Pointe, where the dead never sleep. What does it feel like to kiss death?Being thrust into a town so sinister, corrupted by such malevolence, was never my intent.It was foolish to play with the dead, but so was falling for my cruel, wicked stepbrother.The fact he looked like a God didn’t matter, because I’m almost positive he was my very own devil... -
![Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump]()
Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor goddess-touched girls, there is only one destiny: the CullingFrom 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 King’s Beast, Vol. 6 by Rei Tōma]()
The King’s Beast, Vol. 6 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPrince Kougai’s interest in his brother’s new beast-servant hasn’t waned, and Rangetsu is forced to forge an uneasy truce with him when his prying uncovers the dangerous truth about her identity... -
![Blade of Shadow by Sarah K.L. Wilson]()
Blade of Shadow by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvery 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: 4.13 of 5 stars · 21 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... -
![The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor]()
The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor
The New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique returns with another glittering dark fantasy about a deadly mystery that spans worlds and a teenage girl who must risk everything to uncover the truth.Seven years ago, Maeve Abenthy lost her world, her father, even her name... -
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![One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake]()
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 76 ratingsThe battle for the Crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail?With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before... -
![The Mountain of Souls by Marcus Lee]()
The Mountain of Souls by Marcus Lee
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOnly the strong survive! When Malina is sold at an auction block, she fears life will take a turn for the worse.But even her darkest nightmares are nothing compared to the reality of what she faces when she's delivered to the Mountain of Souls.Thrust into a brutal selection process where failure means death, Malina must train and fight not only to survive but to prove herself worthy to serve... -
![The Lie by Mary E. Twomey]()
The Lie by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBaird is intent on searching out and destroying more unearthed tyranny, with or without his sister. When a visit from the elusive Everest Sinclair brings more treachery than they could have predicted, Blue knows she must protect both her Vemreaux family and her Wayward family, no matter the cost... -
![The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle]()
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love in this searing young adult fantasy... -
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The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross
When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron.Growing up in the southern kingdom of Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her. While some are born with a talent for one of the five passions—art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge—Brienna struggled to find hers until she chose knowledge... -
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Hunted by Quinn Blackbird
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHUNTEDA dark re-telling of the old tale, where Red Riding Hood isn't so little, and mightn't be so good after all.The villagers call her Red.It's the colour of her lips, her cloak, and the blood that stains her when she returns from the woods. The villagers call her Red for many reasons, but most of all, they're too afraid to call her what she really is. Witch...Categorized as:
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![The Sleeping Prince by Melinda Salisbury]()
The Sleeping Prince by Melinda Salisbury
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsReturn 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... -
![Reaper of Souls by Rena Barron]()
Reaper of Souls by Rena Barron
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA prince repelled by magic. A king bent on revenge. A witchdoctor who does not walk alone. Brimming with dark magic, high stakes, and serpentine twists, the second book in Rena Barron’s thrilling YA fantasy saga is perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi... -
![The Blood Series, 1-3 by Tamara Rose Blodgett]()
The Blood Series, 1-3 by Tamara Rose Blodgett
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 17 ratings"What a Ride! I couldn't put it down!" ~ Nook Books and More Blog (Jules Reads)From New York Times , USA Today and #1 Dark Fantasy bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett, comes True Blood meets Twilight , in a dark tale of fate choosing one human girl's mates among both vampires and an alpha wolf."... this is the best series I've ever read."".. -
![Enemy's Queen by Frost Kay]()
Enemy's Queen by Frost Kay
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsBeauty and perfection come at a price… Abducted and thrust into a court obsessed with perfection, scarred Sage Ramses’ dream of peace and happiness is no longer a possibility. An ancient creature of darkness rules the land along with a people that are no longer human, and she’s forced to learn how to survive despite her inadequacies...Categorized as:
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![Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake]()
Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 60 ratingsQueen Katharine has waited her entire life to wear the crown. But now that she finally has it, the murmurs of dissent grow louder by the day. There’s also the alarming issue of whether or not her sisters are actually dead—or if they’re waiting in the wings to usurp the throne... -
![Beneath the Keep by Erika Johansen]()
Beneath the Keep by Erika Johansen
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe story of a decadent kingdom descended into darkness, alliances forged under fire, and a battle over a prophecy that will change the course of history.The Tearling has reverted to feudalism, a far cry from the utopia it was founded to be... -
![Curse of the Divine by Kim Smejkal]()
Curse of the Divine by Kim Smejkal
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReturn to the world of inklings, tattoo magic, and evil deities as Celia uncovers the secrets of the ink in order to stop Diavala once and for all. This eagerly anticipated sequel to Ink in the Blood is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Wicked Saints.Celia Sand faced Diavala and won, using ink magic to destroy the corrupt religion of Profeta that tormented her for a decade... -
![Like a Moth to a Flame by Carmen Rosales]()
Like a Moth to a Flame by Carmen Rosales
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe set my darkness on fire––unleashing the beast within.Killian CrossMy wife will serve a single purpose — to bear me a child. After that, she is nothing to me. But even I am a fool for beauty.As soon as I see her, I know nothing could have prepared me for the powerful attraction that overwhelms me...Categorized as:
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![Frost Like Night by Sara Raasch]()
Frost Like Night by Sara Raasch
Angra is alive, his Decay is spreading—and no one is safe.Meira will do anything to save her world. With Angra trying to break through her mental defenses, she desperately needs to learn to control her own magic—so when the leader of a mysterious Order from Paisly offers to teach her, she jumps at the chance... -
![The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna]()
The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna
It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is... but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera—a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known... -
![A Reckless Oath by Kaylie Smith]()
A Reckless Oath by Kaylie Smith
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this sequel to the spellbinding A Ruinous Fate, more action, romance, and magic abound as Calla and friends must deal with their losses and come to grips with their own part to play in the Fates’ War ahead.After the heart-wrenching death at the end of book 1, Calla and the other witches are sent reeling... -
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The Red Labyrinth by Meredith Tate
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe massive labyrinth was built to protect Zadie Kalver's isolated desert town. Unfortunately, living in the maze's shadow makes her feel anything but safe. Even without its enchanted deathtraps and illusions, a mysterious killer named Dex lurks in its corridors, terrorizing anyone in his path... -
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All That Consumes Us by Erica Waters
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEveryone knows the students in Corbin College’s elite academic society, Magni Viri, have it all—free tuition, inspirational professors, and dream jobs once they graduate. So when Tara is offered a chance to enroll, she takes it. But once she’s settled into the gorgeous Victorian dormitory the academy calls home, something strange starts to happen... -
![The Women's War by Jenna Glass]()
The Women's War by Jenna Glass
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn a feminist fantasy epic, a revolutionary spell gives women the ability to control their own fertility—with consequences that rock their patriarchal society to its core.“A compulsive read, riveting characters, life-or-death stakes . . . a smashing book!”—Tamora PierceWhen a nobleman’s first duty is to produce a male heir, women are treated like possessions and bargaining chips... -
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![The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo]()
The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 61 ratingsBefore he ruled Ravka, before he was the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy with an extraordinary gift. In this prequel story to the New York Times-bestselling Grisha Trilogy, Leigh Bardugo takes us into Ravka's mysterious past, when Grisha lived as fugitives and the Darkling took his first steps on the path to power... -
![A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen]()
A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsOne of Us is Lying meets A Deadly Education in this fantasy thriller that follows six teenage wizards as they fight to make it home alive after a malfunctioning spell leaves them stranded in the wilderness.Ren Monroe has spent four years proving she’s one of the best wizards in her generation... -
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A Cold Legacy by Megan Shepherd
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAfter killing the men who tried to steal her father’s research, Juliet—along with Montgomery, Lucy, Balthazar, and a deathly ill Edward—has escaped to a remote estate on the Scottish moors. Owned by the enigmatic Elizabeth von Stein, the mansion is full of mysteries and unexplained oddities: dead bodies in the basement, secret passages, and fortune-tellers who seem to know Juliet’s secrets... -
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Onyx & Ivory by Mindee Arnett
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 36 ratings“At once fresh, at once classic, Onyx and Ivory is a page-turning blend of monsters, magic, and romance.” —Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of Truthwitch Acclaimed author Mindee Arnett thrusts readers into a beautiful, dangerous, and magical world in this stunningly epic and romantic fantasy for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah Raasch. They call her Traitor Kate... -
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Ghosted by Emily Barr
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAriel's accidental meeting with a handsome stranger called Joe is completely perfect; they have a connection like she's never known before. They exchange numbers and agree to meet when he is back from a trip to France. But when Ariel messages him, the number Joe gave her is disconnected. He's ghosted her. She assumes she will never see him again.Except she does. Again and again... -
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Gilded Ashes by Rosamund Hodge
A romantic and fantastical reimagining of the classic Cinderella tale, Gilded Ashes is a novella by Rosamund Hodge set in the same world as the author's debut novel, Cruel Beauty... -
![Winter, White and Wicked by Shannon Dittemore]()
Winter, White and Wicked by Shannon Dittemore
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWinter doesn't like the smuggler who's come to Whistlestop. She doesn't trust him, doesn't want me to take this job.Twice-orphaned Sylvi has chipped out a niche for herself on Layce, an island cursed by eternal winter. Alone in her truck, she takes comfort in two things: the solitude of the roads and the favor of Winter, an icy spirit who has protected her since she was a child... -
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Veil by Dylan Farrow
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe thrilling sequel to Hush, one of the most talked about YA fantasies of 2020.Shae’s entire world has been turned upside down, and everything she’s ever believed is a lie. More determined than ever, she sets out to the mysterious land of Gondal—a place forbidden to mention and resigned to myth—in search of a dangerous magical book that could alter the fabric of the world... -
![Thief's Cunning by Sarah Ahiers]()
Thief's Cunning by Sarah Ahiers
Rated: 3.62 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAllegra has always had to look over her shoulder. As the niece of the infamous assassin Lea Saldana, Allegra is used to hiding from people who want her dead. Once the strongest clipper family in the Kingdom of Lovero, the Saldanas—or what’s left of them—are now the most hunted. Their number one enemy is the Da Vias, whose thirst for retaliation is almost two decades in the making... -
![Shimmer and Burn by Mary Taranta]()
Shimmer and Burn by Mary Taranta
Rated: 3.65 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTo save her sister’s life, Faris must smuggle magic into a plague-ridden neighboring kingdom in this exciting and dangerous start to a brand-new fantasy duology.Faris grew up fighting to survive in the slums of Brindaigel while caring for her sister, Cadence... -
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![Ignite the Sun by Hanna Howard]()
Ignite the Sun by Hanna Howard
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce upon a time, there was something called the sun... In a kingdom ruled by an evil witch, the sun is just part of a legend about light-filled days of old. Luckily for everybody in the kingdom, Siria Nightingale is headed to the heart of the darkness to try and restore the light--or she will lose everything trying.Sixteen year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun... -
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Miranda and Caliban by Jacqueline Carey
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMiranda is a lonely child. For as long as she can remember, she and her father have lived in isolation in the abandoned Moorish palace. There are chickens and goats, and a terrible wailing spirit trapped in a pine tree, but the elusive wild boy who spies on her from the crumbling walls and leaves gifts on their doorstep is the isle’s only other human inhabitant... -
![Seimaden: Volume 2 by Yu Higuri]()
Seimaden: Volume 2 by Yu Higuri
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe demon king, Laures, and Roddrick, a teenager, are blinded by their love for the same woman, Hilda, as they deal with betrayal by their most trusted friends and attempts by the villain Tetius to destroy them both... -
![Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake]()
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 116 ratingsWhen kingdom come, there will be one.In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache... -
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Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald
Rated: 3.54 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA dark, queer YA fantasy that's perfect for fans of the Three Dark Crowns series. After Emanuela Ragno kills the one person in Occhia who can create water, she must find a way to save her city from dying of thirst. Cunning and unapologetic, Emanuela Ragno is a socialite who plays by her own rules... -
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Eight Will Fall by Sarah Harian
Rated: 3.49 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn a land where magic is outlawed, eight criminals led by seventeen-year-old Larkin are sent on a mission to kill an ancient evil that plagues their kingdom. Descending into an underground realm full of unspeakable horrors, Larkin and her party must use their forbidden magic to survive what lies in wait, teeth sharp and jaws deadly...
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