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The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
Who is the Hero of Ages? To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as a result, the Deepness—the lethal form of the ubiquitous mists—is back, along with increasingly heavy ashfalls and ever more powerful earthquakes. Humanity appears to be doomed... -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 16 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 16 by Mizuho Kusanagi
A large fleet of ships from South Kai heads to Sensui at drug trafficker Hyo’s behest. Will Yona and her friends be able to thwart Hyo’s nefarious plans and stop these enemy forces? And what will happen to Yona when an infuriated Hyo attacks her? -
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![Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce]()
Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce
Daine must confront a powerful leader in this third book of the Immortals series, featuring an updated cover for longtime fans and fresh converts alike, and including an all-new afterword from Tamora Pierce. When Daine is sent to Carthak as part of a Tortallan peace delegation, she finds herself in the middle of a sticky political situation...Categorized as:
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![The Realms of the Gods by Tamora Pierce]()
The Realms of the Gods by Tamora Pierce
During a dire battle against the fearsome Skinners, Daine and her mage teacher Numair are swept into the Divine Realms. Though happy to be alive, they are not where they want to be. They are desperately needed back home, where their old enemy, Ozorne, and his army of strange creatures are waging war against Tortall. Trapped in the mystical realms Daine discovers her mysterious parentage... -
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![The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson]()
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
Vin, the street urchin who has grown into the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and Elend Venture, the idealistic young nobleman who loves her, must build a healthy new society in the ashes of an empire. Three separate armies attack. As the siege tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope...Categorized as:
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![Every Spiral of Fate by Tahereh Mafi]()
Every Spiral of Fate by Tahereh Mafi
A New York Times bestselling series! The highly anticipated fourth novel in the Woven Kingdom romantasy series, brimming with fiery romance, spectacular magic, and breathtaking secrets, from Tahereh Mafi, the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Sabaa Tahir. At long last, the wedding day has arrived...Categorized as:
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![Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft]()
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this standalone YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft... -
![The Midnight Blizzard: A Cinderella Retelling (The Christmas Chronicles) by Mary Mecham]()
The Midnight Blizzard: A Cinderella Retelling (The Christmas Chronicles) by Mary Mecham
An ice slipper wasn’t the only thing left behind at midnight…. Noelle Frost only has one chance to reclaim the inheritance stolen from her after her father’s death. With her stepfamily plotting to win the prince’s heart during his bride competition to secure their own power, Noelle must infiltrate the royal ball to confront her stepmother and reclaim her birthright before time runs out...Categorized as:
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![Huntsmen And Hoods by Laura Greenwood]()
Huntsmen And Hoods by Laura Greenwood
Red's always wanted to be one of the Huntsmen. .. As one of the only women ever to gain entry into the elusive Huntsmen, Red has more to prove than anyone else. But nothing is going to stop her, not even the ex-boyfriend who she didn't realise would be there. One trip into the forest is all she needs to learn who she can trust. So long as she comes back. . -
![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 2 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 2 by Yuka Tachibana
True Power Awakens. Grand Magus Yuri Drewes has risen from his coma, and he wants to teach Sei how to wield her magic. Just one problem: Yuri definitely suspects Sei's the Saint, but Sei's not ready to be outed. Even worse, under Yuri's tutelage, Sei's power continues to grow, and soon her true strength may be impossible to conceal.Categorized as:
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![Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 25 by Sorata Akizuki, Sorata Akiduki]()
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 25 by Sorata Akizuki, Sorata Akiduki
Shirayuki and company track Kageya and Ryu to their supposed whereabouts, but all they find is an empty house and signs of a scuffle. A conspicuous clue leads them to believe that Kageya has a secret greenhouse where she concocts the antidote to the menacing perfume, so that’s their next stop! It’s time to snuff out the unsettling aroma that has enthralled the northern lands! -
![Callie and the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran]()
Callie and the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran
She’s a baker struggling to support her stepfamily. He’s a prince running from the biggest decision of his life. Can their friendship result in something sweet, or is it a recipe for disaster? Calliope Cendrillon wants nothing more than for her bakery, “Sweet Pea’s Pumpkin Perfections,” to start turning a profit...Categorized as:
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![Fire & Ash by Heather Frost]()
Fire & Ash by Heather Frost
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFirst the flames . . . When Desfan Cassian, the future ruler of Mortise, skips his fifteenth birthday celebration so he can gamble in the slums, he knows his father won't be pleased. Then again, the serjan hasn’t been happy with him in years... -
![Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 26 by Sorata Akiduki, Sorata Akizuki]()
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 26 by Sorata Akiduki, Sorata Akizuki
The remaining villains loyal to Toka Bergat have been exposed and dealt with, and Shirayuki and company have at last received permission from Lord Eisetsu to spread the light-bringing phostyrias plant... -
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![Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 24 by Sorata Akiduki]()
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 24 by Sorata Akiduki
Obi and Eisetsu are undercover at a masked ball, but they’re not acting like themselves! Most of the other partygoers also seem a bit off, except for one noblewoman. With her wits still about her, the woman flees from the venue—and Eisetsu follows in pursuit! -
![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 3 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 3 by Yuka Tachibana
She Can't Hide. .. From Herself. The Saint's unique magic dwells within Sei, though she lacks full control and doesn't know why. She finds distraction in a sanctuary for rare herbs, where she can indulge her real passions. But the truth always catches up with Sei in the end, and this time, it will come through the words of a former Saint herself.Categorized as:
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![The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 5 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 5 by Yuka Tachibana
MERCHANT, LADY, SAINT. Now that Sei has performed multiple miracles in the capital and beyond, her reputation is on the rise, as are her business ventures. Unfortunately, not everyone harbors entirely noble intentions for the Saint. Some would use her for their own ends...Categorized as:
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![The Dragon Knight's Beloved Vol. 2 by Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa]()
The Dragon Knight's Beloved Vol. 2 by Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMISTRESS TO THE MARGRAVE. After stepping down as the commander of the Dragon Knights, Hubert asked Melissa to accompany him to his estate and pretend to be his lover. There they found a hostile greeting at the hands of Eleanor, a woman who was fiancée to Hubert’s late brother... -
![The Dragon Knight's Beloved Vol. 3 by Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa]()
The Dragon Knight's Beloved Vol. 3 by Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMelissa has been kidnapped! Eleanor and her servant are behind it, and both want to use her as bait for dragons Melissa cares for. However, each has a different plan for the dragons when they arrive. The safety of the wild dragons, especially the newborn king of dragons, is Melissa's biggest concern. Any cry for help plays into Eleanor's and the poachers' plans... -
![Chords of Green and Gold by Sarah Beran]()
Chords of Green and Gold by Sarah Beran
Rumpelstiltskin meets the Frog Prince. .. Prince Dorian of Anura has been looking a little green lately. .. literally. After an encounter with a disgruntled princess, a curse has left him with a rather frog-like appearance. Desperate to find a woman to break his son's curse, King Ion decides to host a lavish, golden ball... -
![The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 4 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 4 by Yuka Tachibana
At long last, Sei knows how to control the power of the Saint that resides within her. .. which means it's time to wield it. She must cleanse the forest of Klausner's Domain, or her new friends will never again know peace and prosperity. But Sei's first foray into the forest depths nearly ends in disaster...Categorized as:
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![Christmas With The Elf King by Lenore Stutznegger]()
Christmas With The Elf King by Lenore Stutznegger
A Deal with the Elf King meets a Hallmark Christmas Movie in this cozy romantic fantasy featuring a handsome brooding Elf King, a quirky human baker, and delightful baking magic. They said the Elf King had lived a thousand years. They said he was the most beautiful creature anyone had ever beheld. They said he took whatever he wanted. And Noelle was no exception...Categorized as:
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![Never Let You Go by Michele G. Miller]()
Never Let You Go by Michele G. Miller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo souls desperate to discover the truth about the past and determined to save their future…. SKYE. The usual warmth I felt deep in my soul when Xander was near me was beginning to dull. Yet I still remembered the warning: “Be careful, my Princess…you will lose all you love before you can win what you want. ”. XANDER. I could feel it; she hadn’t been here... -
![Otomen, Vol. 2 by Aya Kanno]()
Otomen, Vol. 2 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAsuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Ryo Miyakozuka, on the other hand, is a girl who can't sew or bake a cake to save her life... -
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![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 6 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 6 by Yuka Tachibana
Sei's life has just returned to a semblance of normal when she's once more summoned to the palace. A foreign prince is coming to the kingdom, ostensibly to study abroad, but his true intentions are shrouded in mystery. In order to protect Sei, the kingdom instructs her to hide her true identity as the Saint and retreat to the safety of the palace...Categorized as:
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![Once Upon A Rose by Gabrielle Landi]()
Once Upon A Rose by Gabrielle Landi
A cursed lord, a feisty librarian, and their disguised pet dragon. Being the first librarian in their small town is everything Beatrice Montgomery has ever dreamed of–except no one in town knows what to make of her, or the library. But spending her days surrounded by books is an occupation beyond her wildest dreams, and she'll do whatever it takes to make the library a success...Categorized as:
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![Ellie and the Prince by J.M. Stengl]()
Ellie and the Prince by J.M. Stengl
Ellie knows better. He’s a dashing prince, sought after by every beautiful lady in sight. She’s an overalls-wearing herder of cinder sprites. No WAY is Omar going to look twice at her! Working as an employee at the illustrious Faraway Castle resort, eighteen-year-old Ellie is well aware that staff do not mingle with the guests. Period...Categorized as:
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![The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker]()
The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker
As a princess in the impoverished kingdom of Delantria, it’s Aldari’s job to look pretty, speak little, and marry a prince. Studying mathematics and writing papers on economic theory in an effort to fix her people’s financial woes? Her father has forbidden it. With war on the horizon, they must focus on the immediate threat...Categorized as:
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![Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier]()
Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier
From acclaimed author Makiia Lucier, a dazzling, romantic fantasy inspired by Pacific Island mythology. In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person’s greatest sorrow. An unwanted marriage, a painful illness, and unpaid debt . .. gone... -
![Arrow's Flight by Mercedes Lackey]()
Arrow's Flight by Mercedes Lackey
Set in the medieval fantasy kingdom of Valdemar, this unique and exciting novel continues the story of Talia. Having mastered the powers necessary to a guardian of the kingdom, she faces the final preparation for her initiation as adviser and protector of the Queen.Categorized as:
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![The Witches' Covenant by Michael Dalton]()
The Witches' Covenant by Michael Dalton
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsErich, Ariel and Astrid have begun their life together, but all is not well. Ariel and Astrid have discovered that sharing a husband is a greater challenge than they anticipated, a challenge that is exacerbated by a difficult winter trip to Wittenberg, where Erich hopes to enter the service of Frederick III, Elector of Sachsen. But their trip is soon interrupted by unexpected complications...Categorized as:
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![Mage Slave by R.K. Thorne]()
Mage Slave by R.K. Thorne
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCrown Prince Aven Lanuken wants something more than a trophy for a future wife. He wants a woman who will be more friend than follower. A queen who will be more warrior than diplomat. He wants a partner he can trust… with a dangerous secret that’s kept him trapped in a dark mountain fortress his entire life. Mage slave Miara wants something more, too—to find an enemy prince. And not to marry him... -
![The Season of Lightning by Kate Avery Ellison]()
The Season of Lightning by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmma meets Robin Hood in this antebellum-esque historical fantasy set in the same fantasy world as A Gift of Poison. Verity Elysius is the only daughter of a famous retired general and rich plantation owner... -
![The Wizard's Daughters by Michael Dalton]()
The Wizard's Daughters by Michael Dalton
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen down-on-his-luck swordsman Erich von Jülich-Berg accepts a job protecting Walther the Artificer on a trip from his village to the Free City of Köln, his only motivation is to replenish his empty purse. Walther’s twin daughters Ariel and Astrid, skilled mages in their own right, are in search of a husband... -
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![The Scorpion and the Night Blossom by Amélie Wen Zhao]()
The Scorpion and the Night Blossom by Amélie Wen Zhao
In a world invaded by demons, one girl will face the ultimate test when she is forced to enter into an ancient, deadly competition for the chance to save her mother's soul… before she loses her forever. From the New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes the beginning of a dark and opulent fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass...Categorized as:
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![Mirror, Mirror by Jen Calonita]()
Mirror, Mirror by Jen Calonita
What if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince? Following her beloved mother's death, the kingdom falls into the hands of Snow White's stepmother, commonly referred to as "the Evil Queen" by those she rules. Snow keeps her head down at the castle, hoping to make the best of her situation...
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