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Vardaesia by Lynette Noni
Embrace the wonder “When Day and Night combine and fight against one Enemy,then Dark and Light shall meet mid-strike and set the Captives free.” In the wake of loss and devastation, Alex must cast aside her grief to seek aid from those who banished the Meyarins long ago... -
![The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Maas]()
The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Maas
The Silent Assassins of the Red Desert aren’t much for conversation, and Celaena Sardothien wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s not there to chatter, she’s there to hone her craft as the world’s most feared killer for hire. When the quiet is shattered by forces who want to destroy the Silent Assassins, Celaena must find a way to stop them, or she’ll be lucky to leave the desert alive... -
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![Raelia by Lynette Noni]()
Raelia by Lynette Noni
“Life is full of crossroads, Alex. Full of choices.”Returning for a second year at Akarnae Academy with her gifted friends, Alexandra Jennings steps back through a doorway into Medora, the fantasy world that is full of impossibilities. Despite the magical wonder of Medora, Alex’s life remains threatened by Aven Dalmarta, the banished prince from the Lost City of Meya who is out for her blood... -
![Elemental Origins: The Complete Series by A.L. Knorr]()
Elemental Origins: The Complete Series by A.L. Knorr
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBorn of WaterMy mother is a creature of the deep; a siren, a mermaid, and because her daughter is human, she can never go home.A mysterious shipwreck could unlock ancient powers… or send her to a watery grave.Targa MacAuley feels more at home on dry land than in the watery realm of her mermaid ancestors... -
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![Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Vol. 1 by CLAMP]()
Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Vol. 1 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsCapturing Cards was only the beginning...Once upon a magic night, an English sorcerer mixed Western wizardry with Eastern enchantments to create a magical deck of cards called the Clow Cards. These cards were hidden inside a dusty old book for decades, their powers virtually wasted. Then one fateful day, a young girl named Sakura Kinomoto discovered the book in her father's library... -
![Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 8 by Naoko Takeuchi]()
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 8 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsChibi Usa’s sickly friend Hotaru isn’t just Sailor Saturn, Deity of Destruction. She’s also possessed by Master Pharaoh 90. Facing this cataclysmic power will be impossible--unless Sailor Moon can unite the powers of every Guardian of the Solar System. Then, when the moon eclipses the sun, a mystical unicorn begs for help... -
![The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 8 by Kore Yamazaki, マッグガーデン]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 8 by Kore Yamazaki, マッグガーデン
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsChise may have stopped the dragon's rampage, but at a great cost: she has been cursed, and a dragon's curse is unbreakable! Chise and Elias are visited by Marielle the witch, whose fellow witches claim to know the secret to helping Chise. There's one catch -- in exchange for their aid, Chise must join the witches' coven... -
![A Faerie's Revenge by Rachel Morgan, Arielle DeLisle]()
A Faerie's Revenge by Rachel Morgan, Arielle DeLisle
Still reeling from a shocking revelation, guardian trainee Calla Larkenwood finds the threads of her world unraveling further when she’s accused of a horrifying crime she didn’t commit: A deadly magical disease has entered the Guild, threatening to wipe out every guardian—and someone is intent on framing Calla for it... -
![Forever by Chanda Hahn]()
Forever by Chanda Hahn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsWith the Godmother Guild destroyed by Teague's army, Mina finds herself without the guidance of her Fae godmother. Alone and confused, she must lean on her friends for support. The dark prince threatens their very existence with a show of power on the human plane that has everyone running for their lives... -
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The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 2 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsGreat power comes at a price... Chise Hatori's life has recently undergone shocking change. As a sleigh beggy--a person capable of generating and wielding tremendous magical power--she has transformed from an unwanted child to a magician's apprentice who has been introduced to fae royalty. But Chise's newly discovered abilities also mean a cruel fate awaits her... -
![La Malédiction de Mamo by Sas Milledge]()
La Malédiction de Mamo by Sas Milledge
Une quête d'identité fantastique et sombre dans un monde de sorcières...Orla, petite dernière d'une lignée de sorcières, se voit de retour dans la ville où elle a grandi... -
![Dealing in Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Dealing in Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMagic. Is. Real. Leira and Correk have been to hell and back together. How much more can they handle?Enough to save the world, with a little help from everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed troll. Dealing Magic hits the ground running with Leira and Correk scrambling to get out ahead of the corporations and their plots to exploit magic... -
![The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 4 by Cassandra Clare]()
The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 4 by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTHE FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF THE GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION OF CASSANDRA CLARE'S BESTSELLING THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS!Maia and Simon are kidnapped, and Jace knows exactly who took them. It's time to face the terror known as Valentine to stop him from slaughtering the Downworlders and activating the Soul-Sword... -
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The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 9 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsElias hoped to break the deadly draconic curse that weighs upon Chise -- but his methods have created a rift between them. Now Chise prepares to make a gamble of her own: What could she possibly hope to gain from a bargain with Cartaphilus? It is a time of curses cast and forks in the road. Will the paths of master and apprentice soon diverge.. -
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![Outbreak by Annabel Chase]()
Outbreak by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThis year will either make me or break me… My professors worry that I'm sliding down a slippery slope, but I know I'm still on the path of redemption. I've worked too hard for too long, and I have no intention of letting down my family. When Bryn disappears during a routine field trip, though, I must put my need to succeed on hold... -
![Rogue Wave by Jennifer Donnelly]()
Rogue Wave by Jennifer Donnelly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsSerafina, Neela, Ling, Ava, Becca, and Astrid, six mermaids from realms scattered throughout the seas and freshwaters, were summoned by the leader of the river witches to learn an incredible truth: the mermaids are direct descendants of the Six Who Ruled—powerful mages who once governed the lost empire of Atlantis... -
![Rapture by Quinn Loftis]()
Rapture by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTriktapic, the deadly dark elf assassin, has been restored by the Forest Lords to his rightful place as king of the Elven realm. Now, he must face his former comrades as he attempts to stop Lorsan, king of the dark elves, from enslaving the human race. Lorsan has already begun distributing Rapture, the irresistible drink that destroys those who unknowingly become addicted to it... -
![Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch]()
Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsPeter Grant—cop, magical apprentice, and Londoner to the core—is being forced out of his comfort zone and into the English countryside. His latest case involves the disappearance of children in the small village of Herefordshire, and the local police are unwilling to admit there might be a supernatural element involved... -
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Rebel Faerie by Rachel Morgan
The fae world's biggest secret has been revealed ...Having escaped an Unseelie prince and a world of shadows, Emerson and Calla are now hunted by the Guild of Guardians. On the run, constantly trying to remain one step ahead, they must figure out how to find and rescue everyone the Guild has taken from them... -
![The Independent Fairy by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle]()
The Independent Fairy by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNot all who want love, want it for the right reasons.Some just want power.However, Paris Beaufont won’t allow bullies to ruin love for selfish reasons.Even if she doesn’t want romance for herself.Paris’ heart is being healed, but that’s just the beginning.There’s so much more of her story to unravel.And with it, there are many layers to the Fairy Godmother Agency to understand... -
![The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 6 by Cassandra Clare, Cassandra Jean]()
The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 6 by Cassandra Clare, Cassandra Jean
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTHE SIXTH INSTALLMENT OF THE GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION OF CASS ANDRA CLARE’S BESTSELLING THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS!With the Mortal Instruments in his possession, Valentine means to unleash havoc on Shadowhunter and Downworlder alike. Despite this, for many in the Clave, fighting alongside werewolves, faeries, warlocks, and vampires would be as terrible as submitting to Valentine... -
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The Shatterproof Magician by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove is on the rise, but not everyone is happy about it.Some stand to gain when hate reigns.The fairy godmothers are challenged in new ways when social media breaks up lovers all over the world.To overcome this new challenge, Happily Ever After College is going to have to do something drastic…They will need to evolve. And fast... -
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Rebel Faerie: Creepy Hollow Series, Book 9 by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe fae world's biggest secret has been revealed....Having escaped an Unseelie prince and a world of shadows, Emerson and Calla are now hunted by the Guild of Guardians. On the run, constantly trying to remain one step ahead, they must figure out how to find and rescue everyone the Guild has taken from them... -
![Glass Faerie by Rachel Morgan]()
Glass Faerie by Rachel Morgan
Emerson Clarke: Sarcastic. Independent. Possibly losing her mind.Because that’s the only explanation for why she occasionally sees things that aren’t there, right? But one night, an impossible power erupts from her, and Em realizes the truth is crazier than she ever thought: she isn’t losing her mind; she’s magical... -
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Shadow Faerie by Rachel Morgan
Enter the dazzling and deadly world of Unseelie royalty in the penultimate Creepy Hollow book!Emerson Clarke thought magic might solve all her problems. Turns out, magic only made her life more complicated. Her sick mother is in a worse position than before, and Em just made a risky deal with an Unseelie prince: he will heal her mother if Em agrees to the ultimate alliance—marriage... -
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Shadow Reaper by Isla Frost
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDon't miss this epic conclusion to the internationally bestselling young adult fantasy series.Life magic is abundant in Nova's world.But it might just take death magic to save it.Nova has sworn she will use every ounce of her wildcard power to bring down the worlds-destroying enemy that has gone undefeated for one hundred and fifty years... -
![What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan]()
What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsMagnus Bane may or may not be dating Alec Lightwood, but he definitely needs to find him the perfect birthday present.Set in the time between City of Ashes and City of Glass, warlock Magnus Bane is determined to find the best birthday present possible for Alec Lightwood, the Shadowhunter he may or may not be dating... -
![The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 11 by Kore Yamazaki]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 11 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsChise Hatori ha solo quindici anni ma ha già perso tutto: non ha più una famiglia né speranze per il futuro. Un giorno, però, le compare davanti un misterioso mago che le offre un'allettante opportunità di riscatto: diventare sua discepola e futura sposa... Chise sta frequentando il College come uditrice... -
![An Iron Fey Valentine by Julie Kagawa]()
An Iron Fey Valentine by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAN IRON FEY VALENTINE is a story of pure, unfiltered fluff that Julie Kagawa wrote just for fun, but also a thank you to her readers and fans for all their support and encouragement over the years... -
![The Ferocious Force by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle]()
The Ferocious Force by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Mortals have never been more at risk. Adler Sinclair wants them gone, once and for all. However, there’s a long list of things Liv Beaufont won’t allow to happen. First, mortals can’t die. Secondly, the brainwashing has to stop. And thirdly, the person who killed her family is going to pay. Badly. The stakes have never been higher... -
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Iron's Prophecy by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsMeghan Chase is finally getting used to being the Iron Queen, ruler of the Iron Fey. Her life may be strange, but with former Winter prince Ash by her side at last, she wouldn’t have it any other way... -
![The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 13 by Kore Yamazaki]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 13 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsChise and her classmates at the College are forging new bonds and friendships, but while they look to the future, the past still has a powerful grip on the older generation -- and the futures some of those elder alchemists are working toward aren't bright ones. Oblivious to the things taking place in the shadows, Chise and her friends head for the Scottish highlands on a training trip.. -
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The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 10 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHIGHER LEARNING Now that Cartaphilus has chosen to enter a long slumber, peace has finally returned to the little cottage west of London. But it's not long before a message arrives for Chise: an invitation to join the college, a society of alchemists. Deep beneath the British Library, the curtain rises on a new story set on a new stage. There, human children learn, think, and grow.. -
![The Iron Legends by Julie Kagawa]()
The Iron Legends by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSummer, Winter, Iron.Together at last. Dangerous faeries. Heartbreaking romance. Thrilling action and limitless adventure. The world of the fey has never been so powerful. This collection includes three novellas set in the world of The Iron Fey plus the expanded Guide to the Nevernever and exclusive information about Julie Kagawa's unforgettable world of Faery... -
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![Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Short Stories, Vol. 2 by Naoko Takeuchi]()
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Short Stories, Vol. 2 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe second collection of short stories actually consists of one long, and two short tales. The first and longest story pays homage to one of the oldest folk tales of Japan, “the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.” Usagi’s faithful sidekick Luna is saved by and ends up developing a crush on an astrophysicist whose dream of becoming an astronaut has been dashed by heart disease... -
![Blooms of Consequence by Breeana Puttroff]()
Blooms of Consequence by Breeana Puttroff
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt’s time to make her choices. Quinn Robbins is stuck in Eirentheos, unable to use the gate to go home, and she’s facing the biggest decisions of her life... -
![The Whispering by L. Filloon]()
The Whispering by L. Filloon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsTharin and Lily find themselves back in Pathen in search of Julia and the key to Eirrell, but old foes and new ones are in close pursuit. Adding to their plight, all doorways to Velesi have been closed. Forced to discover a way back to their realm, the group finds help from new friends and those who once stood against them are now allies... -
![The Eidolon by K.D. Edwards]()
The Eidolon by K.D. Edwards
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the epic conclusion to K.D. Edwards' first blockbuster trilogy in The Tarot Sequence series, readers followed Rune on a race against time as an age-old threat rose to threaten the city of New Atlantis. Now, for the first time, The Eidolon tells what really happened to Max, Quinn, and Anna as prisoners in the Hourglass Throne's base of operation... -
![The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 12 by Kore Yamazaki]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 12 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMany different students from different backgrounds attend the fantastical institution of higher learning known as "The College." They are the nameless, faceless strangers sitting in the next seat, or living in the next dorm room. As Chise begins to come out of her shell and interact with her classmates, she overhears a certain rumor about her roommate, Lucy.. -
![Peanut Goes to School by Thea Harrison]()
Peanut Goes to School by Thea Harrison
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsDragos Cuelebre is no longer the only dragon. Dragos’s son Liam Cuelebre (a.k.a. Peanut) is springing into existence, reminiscent of the first of the Elder Races who were born at the beginning of the world. At just six months of age, he has already grown to the size of a large five-year-old boy. He can read, write in complete sentences, and his math skills are off the chart... -
![Lovesong Part II by T.J. Klune]()
Lovesong Part II by T.J. Klune
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA Green Creek short story.(Spoilers for Wolfsong, Ravensong and Heartsong... -
![The Insiders by Mark Oshiro]()
The Insiders by Mark Oshiro
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThree kids who don’t belong. A room that shouldn’t exist. A year that will change everything.Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Meg Medina, this debut middle grade novel from award-winning author Mark Oshiro is a hopeful and heartfelt coming-of-age story for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t fit in... -
![The Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa]()
The Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa
In the real world, when you vanish into thin air for a week, people tend to notice.After his unexpected journey into the lands of the fey, Ethan Chase just wants to get back to normal. Well, as normal as you can be when you see faeries every day of your life. Suddenly the former loner with the bad reputation has someone to try for; his girlfriend, Kenzie... -
![The Secret Trinity: Reign by Jenna Bernel]()
The Secret Trinity: Reign by Jenna Bernel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor Aria Darwin, playing with fire has become a way of life, not because her powers have finally been unearthed, but because she’s drawn to the dormant light sparking behind Clay’s eyes. With every move towards that light, she risks her title as Queen. Even though she’s terrified of getting burned by the backdraft, Aria can’t seem to ignore the tempered blaze buried in her heart... -
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![Sinister Seraphim of Mine by John Corwin]()
Sinister Seraphim of Mine by John Corwin
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWAR AGAINST ANGELS IS HELLDaelissa's army is on the move and gathering force. With Synod forces, vampires, the Exorcists, mercenary battle mages, the Blue Cloak army of the Arcanes, and the insidious Nazdal at her back, Team Evil looks unstoppable. Their new head strategist, Luna, seems to outthink Justin's forces at every move... -
![The Great Atlantean Battle Royalchemy by K.D. Edwards]()
The Great Atlantean Battle Royalchemy by K.D. Edwards
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTaking place before the events of The Hourglass Throne, The Great Atlantean Battle Royalchemy follows Rune, Brand, and Max as they investigate a threat to peace among the ruling Arcana, all while Rune serves as a celebrity judge for an Atlantean alchemy competition.The compiled version is available for free on the author's website in PDF, MOBI, and ePUB versions... -
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The Faerie Guardian by Rachel Morgan
Enter a hidden world of magic, mystery, danger and romance in this YA fantasy from Amazon bestselling author, Rachel Morgan... Protecting humans from dangerous magical creatures is all in a day’s work for a faerie training to be a guardian. Seventeen-year-old Violet Fairdale knows this better than anyone—she’s about to become the best guardian the Guild has seen in years... -
![Power & Magic: The Queer Witch Comics Anthology by Aatmaja Pandya, Ann Xu]()
Power & Magic: The Queer Witch Comics Anthology by Aatmaja Pandya, Ann Xu
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPOWER & MAGIC is a comics anthology about queer witches of color for teens and adults ages 14-and-up. The book is over 160 pages long, black and white, and contains 15 original stories blending fantasy, drama, humor, and romance... -
![The Fae Keeper by H.E. Edgmon]()
The Fae Keeper by H.E. Edgmon
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn the heart-stopping sequel to The Witch King, Wyatt and Emyr attempt to rebuild Asalin despite unexpected new enemies within their kingdom. Two weeks after the door to Faery closed once more, Asalin is still in turmoil. Emyr and Wyatt are hunting Derek and Clarke themselves after having abolished the corrupt Guard, and are trying to convince the other kingdoms to follow their lead... -
![Kiss of Fire by Rebecca Ethington]()
Kiss of Fire by Rebecca Ethington
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsJoclyn Despain has been marred by a brand on her skin. She doesn't know why the mark appeared on her neck, but she doesn't want anyone to see it, including her best friend Ryland, who knows everything else about her. The scar is the reason she hides herself behind baggy clothes, and won't let the idea of kissing Ryland enter her mind, no matter how much she wants to...
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