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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsA red-haired princess loses her family and her kingdom… Now she must rise and fight for her throne! Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won... -
The Seven Realms Box Set by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEnter the world of the Seven Realms. .. For the first time, all four books of the critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series are available in one place. Packed with romance, action, intrigue, and adventure, The Demon King, The Exiled Queen, The Gray Wolf Throne, and The Crimson Crown are epic fantasy at its very best. -
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Iron Heart by Nina Varela
For too long, Automae have lorded over the kingdom of Rabu, oppressing its human citizens. But the human revolution has risen, and at its heart is Ayla. Once a handmaiden, now a fugitive, Ayla narrowly escaped the palace of Lady Crier, the girl she would’ve killed if she hadn’t fallen in love first... -
The Study Series Bundle by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom condemned prisoner to food taster for the Commander of Ixia, from apprentice to a charismatic assassin to warrior with ever-evolving magical powers, Yelena is a remarkable heroine like none you've ever experienced. Follow her amazing journey through Maria V. Snyder's breathtaking fantasy series, which New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey calls "engaging and entirely original. .Categorized as:
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 2 by Alphatart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 29 ratings"MY QUEEN. .. I DON'T WANT TO LIE TO YOU OF ALL PEOPLE. ". Now that Navier knows the identity of her pen pal, she’s happy to find herself growing closer to Heinrey... -
Island of Graves by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAlex and Aaron Stowe are at a crossroads. Everything Aaron has worked so hard to build in Quill has crumbled. Fallen from the height of power and influence and left for dead in a foreign place, Aaron has lost everything, and now he must humbly beg for food from those who saved his life... -
Suitor Armor: Volume 3 by Purpah
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLady-in-waiting Lucia makes dire discoveries that haunt her every move in this third volume of Suitor Armor, an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel, with an exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content... -
The Betrayed by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen fates collide, a new legend is born in the awe-inspiring conclusion to the Dawning of Muirwood trilogy by Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Druid . Bound by more than the search for a fantastical stolen tome, Eilean and Hoel plummet through the mirror gate into Leoneyis—a world on the brink of disaster as its sovereign’s reign begins to unravel... -
All the Young Dudes: Sirius's Perspective - Volume One: Years 1-4 by Rollercoasterwords
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMsKingBean89's "All The Young Dudes" rewritten from Sirius's perspective. Book one covers years 1-4. Cover by moony cig. -
Island of Fire by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsThe fate of Artimé is at stake—and an unlikely alliance could redeem it. The magical world of Artimé is gone. The Unwanteds have no food, no water, and no hope. And everyone is looking to Alex Stowe for answers... -
Island of Legends by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsUncover adventure and dangerous secrets in book four of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter. As Alex grows more confident in his role as the mage of Artime, he expands his skills and brings his first creature to life with results that are both painful and wonderful... -
Dragon Curse by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTen years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artimé in the fourth novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwanteds, which Kirkus Reviews called “ The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter. ”. At last, after harrowing battles and devastating losses, the three Stowe siblings are reunited... -
Found by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFog rolls into Tulsa, and with it comes Darkness. Zoey knows something is up, and that the something involves Neferet, but Neferet can't possibly be freed, right? Other Neferet and her companion, Lynette, arrive in Woodward Park to set this world's Neferet free from her grotto prison, and discover there may be those who sympathize with their cause... -
Dragon Fury by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs the greatest army ever assembled in the seven islands flies to the land of the dragons, everyone’s mind is haunted by the same thought: Thisbe Stowe betrayed them all. Thisbe struggles to regain the trust of her brother Aaron and the people of Artimé after one crucial mistake forces her to abandon her intricate plan against the Revinir... -
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No One Else Could Heal Her by Hiyodori
“I want to see you cry. I want to see you destroyed. ”. No One Else Could Heal Her (a prequel to the Clem & Wist series) marks the contentious beginning of a lifelong f/f romance. Their slow-burn relationship deepens in a stratified magical academy packed with rules designed to keep them apart. They’re opposites in every way... -
Dragon Ghosts by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTen years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artimé in the third novel in the sequel series to The Unwanteds. Devastated by loss and hampered by war, Fifer struggles to regroup and continue the search for her twin... -
Dragon Slayers by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Revinir is getting desperate. Following her dramatic abduction of Fifer and Thisbe, the dragon woman traps the twins in an isolated, crumbling palace and surrounds them with four killer dragons in an attempt to coerce them to join her side... -
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... -
Dragon Bones by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTen years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artimé in the second novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwanteds, which Kirkus Reviews called “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter. ”. The Artiméans have suffered some devastating blows... -
Dragon Fire by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsArtimé is at war. Led by the reckless new head mage, Frieda Stubbs, and swayed by her stoking their fear of the Revinir’s return, the people of Artimé have turned against the Stowe family. Aaron and his allies are captured while Fifer is left exposed to mortal danger... -
Darkmage by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn old enemy is on the hunt…. Almost two years have passed since Alyx Egalion was first sent to DarkSkull Hall to become a mage. Now a half-trained mage apprentice, Alyx wields a depth of magic that scares even the corrupt Mage Council. Summoned abruptly home, Alyx and her friends find themselves unprepared for the changes that have occurred in Rionn during their absence... -
On the Shoulders of Titans by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsCorin Cadence finally has a firm reason to believe his brother, Tristan, is still alive. Unfortunately, finding more information isn’t going to be easy. Tristan appears to be entangled with a clandestine organization that calls themselves Whispers. And Corin’s last brush with the Whispers didn’t exactly end well... -
The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World, Vol. 5 by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya
In this charming tale, a woman gets transported to a fantasy world and pursues her own quest: opening a book café! Tsukina is a single, thirty-something office worker whose favorite thing is curling up with a good book. When a god tells her that she must go to another world to become its magical savior, Tsukina isn’t interested. She has zero desire to go on some grand hero’s journey... -
Monster and the Beast, Vol. 2 by renji
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe innocent Cavo has finally managed to express his true feelings for the irrepressible Liam, but mysterious figures related to Liam's past interrupt them. In the midst of saving damsels and fleeing enemies, they hardly have a moment alone to explore their new status quo. Chance encounters, dangerous foes, and unexpected companions test the limits of the bond between Cavo and Liam... -
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The Captured by S.K. Horton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fate of the kingdoms is under lock and key. Lucas is missing. Heartbroken from losing Cate to Daniel, he sets out on a mission to rally the dragons of the north, only to be captured by the Embers. Finally, a message arrives in Caelum demanding a peace treaty in exchange for Lucas’s safety. But there’s a catch. King Aldridge must negotiate in person... -
Lifebound by D.N. Hoxa
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNobody ever believed me. Not when I was five and told them about the boy with pointy ears who saved my life in the forest. Not during thirteen miserable years of bullying and being labeled the town weirdo. Until a guy with golden eyes and a royal guard escort shows up at my door to drop a bombshell. That little boy? Yeah, he’s real. And he’s a fae Prince...Categorized as:
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Wynd, Book Three: The Throne in the Sky by James Tynion IV, AndWorld Design
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe land of Esseriel is a darker and more dangerous place than ever, as tensions between the Human and Faerie realms build to the brink of war. Could Wynd be the only hope for peace? Danger, betrayal, and even some romance confront our heroes at every turn, while elsewhere, the Duke makes murderous plans of his own... -
The God and the Flightless Messenger by Hagi
A messenger's duty is to care for and protect the god they've been assigned to. In order to complete these tasks, such messengers require wings. Shin, however, can't fly. His tiny, useless wings make him the target of ridicule and scorn among the other messengers and have kept him from being able to serve a god. .. until now... -
When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAn explosive new novel brimming with love, secrets, and enchantment by Jandy Nelson, Printz Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of I’ll Give You the Sun. The Fall siblings live in hot Northern California wine country, where the sun pours out of the sky, and the devil winds blow so hard they whip the sense right out of your head... -
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... -
07-Ghost, Volume 02 by Yuki Amemiya, Yukino Ichihara
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHis best friend’s fate spurs Teito into trying to master the Bascule ? a powerful weapon that can harness and focus his innate power. Friends become enemies and rivals become allies as Teito begins to fulfill his destiny, and protect his fallen country from the minions of his former masters. -
The Silence of Unworthy Gods by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsUpon returning to Valia after his journey to Caelford and the Unclaimed Lands, Corin Cadence is confronted with a familiar foe — his own father. While his strength has vastly increased since his last encounter with Magnus Cadence, Corin knows that he’ll need every trick at his disposal — and maybe a few new ones — if he wants to survive a duel with his father intact... -
An Inconvenient Princess by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsPenny knows all about expectation. After all, she’s a seventh child and they’re always blessed, especially in a fairy-favored family like Penny’s. But Penny also knows all about disappointment. Because there’s nothing magical about her at all. She’s perfectly ordinary, even outshone by her own twin, Anneliese... -
Demon Diary, Volume 02 by Kara, Jee-Hyung Lee
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter failing his tutor, Eclipse, and sparing the life of an enemy life (very un-demonlike! ), young Raenef decides to leave his homeland alone until he's become a Demon Lord. But life in the big world isn't easy for an unskilled demon. There are many who hate demons and would kill Raenef on sight. When Raenef stumbles into the temple of Rased, he meets someone who would love to do just that... -
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The Novice by Trudi Canavan
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 53 ratings"Even if a magician's powers surface of their own accord, he will soon be dead if he does not gain the knowledge of how to control them. " Alone among all the novices in the Magicians' Guild, only Sonea comes from lowly beginnings. Yet she has won powerful allies—including Lord Dannyl, newly promoted to Guild Ambassador... -
Princess of Secrets by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAll she needs is a clue. After a disastrous Princess Test, Carina tries to pick up the pieces and prove she is still a trustworthy spy. But all her evidence points to magical interference, and her father won’t believe such preposterous theories without proof. She’ll have to solve this mystery fast to salvage her reputation, but can she do it alone? All he needs is a kiss... -
Thirteen Rising by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsRomina Russell’s epic sci-fi fantasy series reaches its breathtaking conclusion with this fourth and final novel. The master has been unmasked. Rho’s world has been turned upside down... -
Wynd, Book Three: The Throne in the Sky by James Tynion IV, AndWorld Design
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsReturn to Esseriel in the darkest chapter to date of Wynd, perfect for newcomers and longtime fans of Eisner Award-Winning writer James Tynion IV! The land of Esseriel is a darker and more dangerous place than ever, as tensions between the Human and Faerie realms build to the brink of war... -
Legacy of Thorns: A Sleeping Beauty Tale by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA girl combating a sleep enchantment, a young man trying to save his brother, and a deception that forces them together. Daphne is well known for her endless naps and for the enchantment that fuels them—after all she comes from Oakden, and Oakden’s Legacy is famous for two sleeping and thorns... -
The Winter Prince by Constance Lopez
A beastly prince. A cursed land. One last hope. Breaking his bargain with another fae has earned Revi, Prince of the Winter Court, a terrible curse: he lives as a beast and must watch his people suffer under a withering blight. The only cure? A heart freely given. When a human patrol steals one of Revi’s magical roses, a sliver of opportunity strikes... -
The Burning Queen by Aparna Verma
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the thrilling sequel to The Phoenix King, deadly secrets are uncovered, new alliances are forged, and an exiled princess will rise from the ashes of the old world as the burning queen. "So what will you become, Elena? Villain, hero, or conqueror? ". Ravence has fallen. Her enemies have ravaged her people. And now Elena Aadya Ravence must decide how far she will go to reap her revenge... -
Princess of Roses by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA beastly prince. A beautiful servant. Can two imperfect souls learn to love before the last petal falls? When a kraken attack leaves her family destitute, Rosemary Mercer strikes a bargain. She will serve Prince Darian for a year to erase her father’s debts. But there is more at stake than money, and the prince’s beastly curse changes more than his appearance... -
Sword in the Stars by A.R. Capetta, Cori McCarthy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn this epic sequel to Once & Future, Ari and her Rainbow knights must pull off a Holy Grail heist thousands of years in the past -- without destroying their own destinies. Ari Helix may have won her battle against the tyrannical Mercer corporation, but the larger war has just begun... -
Kyo Kara MAOH!, Volume 04 (今日から (マ) のつく自由業! / Kyō kara (MA) no tsuku jiyūgyō! - Manga #4) by Tomo Takabayashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Japanese schoolboy Yuri Shibuya, who has a strong sense of justice, gets flushed into another world, he is hailed as the king of the Mazoku, beautiful demons who want him to lead them in their war against humans. -
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My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 10 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was already surprised when I found out that I had been reincarnated in the world of Fortune Lover, the otome game that I was playing right before dying, but things just got shocking when I realized that I had become Katarina Claes, the main antagonist! I tried my best to avoid all of the game's bad ends, and somehow succeeded. . -
Shadowstone Academy, Book 1: Broken Trinity: A Young Adult Urban Fantasy Academy Novel by Barbara Hartzler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI'm back at the school I hate after my sister just took down the biggest, baddest secret society. At least I only have two secret societies to deal with now, and my sister close enough to begin my training. There's only one problem. The most popular guy in school has finally noticed me, but so has the biggest bully I’ve ever met...Categorized as:
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The Diviner by Tobias Begley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter a stressful first year at Yesgol, Evan Tailor is looking forward to a vacation with his boyfriend and a stress free year of schooling. Unfortunately, life has other plans. Despite his relative success in last year's tournament, Evan can't rest on his laurels... -
Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) Vol. 1 (Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) #1) by Satsuki Nakamura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTRADING FACES. In the Kingdom of Ei, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts--but only one will be crowned empress. Just when frail and beautiful "court butterfly" Kou Reirin seems poised to marry the crown prince, jealous "court rat" Shu Keigetsu steals her body! Reirin wakes up in the dungeons as the conspirator, and things look dire. . -
Otherside Picnic: Volume 6 by Iori Miyazawa
My name is Sorawo Kamikoshi. I’m just your everyday, plain-as-can-be student attending university in Saitama. One day, some blonde I've never met shows up and tells me I have amnesia. Before I have time to be confused, I'm whisked away to a mysterious facility in a car driven by a member of the yakuza... -
A Song for You & I by Kay O'Neill
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBeing a ranger means adventure, action, and protecting the weak. But who protects the ranger when they lose their way? From the bestselling author of The Moth Keeper and the Tea Dragon Society comes a must read MG graphic novel for fans of soft sweeping fantasy romances. Rowan knows exactly what they want to be: to be a ranger, protecting their village alongside their trusted flying horse Kes...
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