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The Rascor Plains by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsScorio thought victory was within his grasp. He had bested the Final Gauntlet and overcome the treachery of Chancellor Praximar. But the Rascor Plains are full of peril, and his quest for truth has only just begun... -
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LastRock by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsScorio has won his vengeance. His foes lie vanquished, his skeptics silenced. Yet, as the powers of hell watch eagerly, Scorio and Naomi spurn those who would recruit them, and venture into the untold depths of hell in search of the enigmatic Herdsmen... -
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![Bastion by Phil Tucker]()
Bastion by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsScorio will rise from the ashes to conquer the ten layers of hell.Reborn without memories, Scorio learns that he is a Great Soul, a legendary defender of the ancient city of Bastion... -
![Wit'ch Star by James Clemens]()
Wit'ch Star by James Clemens
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe three deadly Weirgates are destroyed but the threat of the Dark Lord remains. And so Elena and her companions have gone their separate ways to prepare for what is yet to come. Elena herself has journeyed to the beautiful city of A'loa Glen, there to recover her strength and spirit. Enter Harlequin Quail.Some might call him a fool, but the little man in the jester's suit claims to be a spy... -
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![Dragon Breeder 3 by Dante King]()
Dragon Breeder 3 by Dante King
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI have produced two dragonling sons, but only one has become a full dragon. Without another crystal, my second son will fade away.Together with my dragonmancer girlfriends and an army of soldiers, we're going into the Subterranean Realms to find more crystals.But my mission doesn't stop there... -
![A Promise so Bold and Broken by Sophia St. Germain]()
A Promise so Bold and Broken by Sophia St. Germain
After saving her rebel friends on the final day of the election, Elessia is on the run.But the danger is far from over... -
![Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot]()
Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot
“But heed this warning, and heed it well—your mate’s life is linked with the very male she is destined to kill.”With an iron collar wrapped around her throat, Sage is cut off from her powers and forced to live in Clearwell Castle, home to her enemy—the ruthless king whose bloodthirsty rule has led to the deaths of thousands of Cursed... -
![In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey]()
In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWherever she goes, darkness follows.An orphan with a tragic past and a penchant for wicked deeds, Rose Wolff has never been accepted by her people. She’s learned to live in the darkness, content with her Alchemy magic and her quiet apothecary... -
![Dragon Breeder 2 by Dante King]()
Dragon Breeder 2 by Dante King
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMy name is Michael Noctis, and less than a week ago, I bonded with a Chaos Dragon.A day ago, I merged with this dragon in a way that made me superhuman.And only a moment ago, I learned that I was a Dragon Breeder... -
![Fate of the Five: Veil of Vasara by Niamh Rose]()
Fate of the Five: Veil of Vasara by Niamh Rose
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new King needs a new Queen after his parents are found dead, but the Courting Season opens his Palace to candidates from all across the Five Kingdoms, including one who has been sent there with her brother...to win and kill himAthlionSorcery is banned yet vital for the world's survival... -
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Heretic Spellblade 8 by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe end of Nathan's struggle arrives as the immortal masterminds threatening his world show a personal interest. Demonic invasions ripple across the land, and Nathan questions if any moral line in the sand is worth the death of his loved ones. His years of preparation to save Doumahr may vanish overnight as he faces an onslaught intended to end everything... -
![Lost and Stolen Gods by Debbie Cassidy]()
Lost and Stolen Gods by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGods aren’t born, they’re made.I should have died the same night that a monster murdered my grandmother, but I was saved, stolen from my world, and thrown into a realm ravaged by an endless war between ancient gods called Asura.I’m told that I’m a demigod, that there are others like me, brought to this world to replenish their dwindling numbers... -
![Alpha Warlock Academy by Noah Layton]()
Alpha Warlock Academy by Noah Layton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was just a normal guy making his way in the big city until I found myself transported to another world to train at the Alpha Warlock Academy. Not only do they want me among their ranks – they want me to train among the most powerful of warlocks at the Academy.I’ve got a lot on my plate; cramming spells, training for combat and trying not to get myself killed during my initial challenges... -
![Chronicles of Arcana: The Complete Collection by Debbie Cassidy]()
Chronicles of Arcana: The Complete Collection by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChronicles of Arcana. The complete collection books 1-4 City of Demons - Book 1 If Buffy and Angel could have banged without him going all evil, then we would have had Wilomena Bastion. Dragons suck, like literally suck the life out of you if you let them. Trick is not to look them directly in the eyes, like ever... -
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![Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno]()
Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFollow the white rabbit. . .Tick.Jupiter only ever wanted an adventure, but she never should have gone searching for one. It finds her in the form of a white rabbit with silver eyes.Tock.When that same white rabbit turns out to be the White Rabbit from the story books, she can’t contain her curiosity. She follows him down the rabbit hole and drops right into Wonderland... -
![Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle]()
Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRyker Lost without his mate, Ryker is driven to the point of madness. He won’t let her escape her shadow. Not this time, not ever. But now, his enemies are threatening what was once lost. Will he find Kya before it’s too late, or will he be forced to choose between his bond and the realm? Kya Having just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality... -
![A Storm of Smoke and Flame by Marion Blackwood]()
A Storm of Smoke and Flame by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat would you do to protect your home? Lie? Manipulate? Kill?War awaits across the sea. In order to ensure their survival, the Oncoming Storm and a band of misfits set sail for the land beyond the horizon... -
![Claws of Death by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Claws of Death by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrading one prison for another, one kingdom for the next—there’s no escape for Ayna.Myron is free, but freedom comes at steep cost.Back in Erina’s gilded prison, Ayna has one goal: escape. But with the King of Tavras holding her captive and her sister’s sacrifice keeping her from running, she’s forced to play a dangerous game. If she fails to outmaneuver Erina, she'll never break free... -
![I Summoned My WHAT?!: Book 2 by Montgomery Quinn]()
I Summoned My WHAT?!: Book 2 by Montgomery Quinn
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSince being thrust back in time, Calon has found himself in a world of danger and delight.People were wary at first, about having a summoner in their midst. And not without good reason. The confrontation with the good sheriff made sure of that. But when the dust cleared, there was still work to do, and only one person who could reasonably do it.But it's not just bandits going bump in the night... -
![Surviving in the Shadow of Death by Donna Augustine]()
Surviving in the Shadow of Death by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI thought I was a fake, a spiritual guide doling out nothing more than a placebo effect to the pack. Turns out I’m more legitimate than anyone realizes—and more deadly.It doesn’t matter whether I’m the real thing or not, whether the pack has accepted me or not, because Duncan’s mate never will and she’s in charge. As long as he still wants me in his bed, she’ll want me in a grave... -
![A Myrmaid's Kiss by Ashleigh Bello]()
A Myrmaid's Kiss by Ashleigh Bello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA MYRMAID WITH A THIRST FOR BLOOD. A HUMAN WITH A TASTE FOR FIRE.When their worlds collide, there can be only one survivor. Eloise has been kissed by the Sea, blessed with extraordinary magic and immortality—she is now a myrmaid of Olleb-Yelfra who feasts on the blood of men at night... -
![The Soul Mirror by Carol Berg]()
The Soul Mirror by Carol Berg
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA scientific young woman probes the mysterious death of her magically gifted sister in this quasi-Renaissance epic fantasy sequel to The Spirit Lens.Anne de Vernase is fighting to hold herself together as scandal and tragedy tear her family apart. Her father remains at large, convicted of treason and murder thanks to her own testimony—and his pursuit of depraved sorcery... -
![The Briar Book of the Dead (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter]()
The Briar Book of the Dead (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSet in the same universe as the acclaimed All the Murmuring Bones and The Path of Thorns (one of Oprah Daily's Top 25 Fantasy Novels of 2022), this beautifully told Gothic fairy tale of ghosts, witches, deadly secrets and past sins, will be perfect for fans of Hannah Whitten and Ava Reid.Ellie Briar is the first non-witch to be born into her family for generations... -
![Skulduggery by Logan Jacobs]()
Skulduggery by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBuilding a Criminal EmpireLord of the Rings + Breaking Bad + The Sopranos = Skulduggery It’s a world ruled by elves, and they have decided that alcohol and magic is illegal for all the other races. But I know how to make whiskey. In fact, that’s the easy part. Selling it under their noses and not getting caught and hung will be the hard part... -
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![Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle]()
Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRykerLost without his mate, Ryker is driven to the point of madness. He won’t let her escape her shadow. Not this time, not ever. But now, his enemies are threatening what was once lost. Will he find Kya before it’s too late, or will he be forced to choose between his bond and the realm?KyaHaving just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality... -
![A Storm of Shadows and Pearls by Marion Blackwood]()
A Storm of Shadows and Pearls by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat would you do if your past sins came back to haunt you?Hide? Fight them head on? Or scheme and stab them in the back?After barely surviving last year’s lethal power struggle, the smart-mouthed thief known as the Oncoming Storm has solidified her long-standing belief that steering well clear of other people’s problems is the way to live... -
![Morningwood by Neven Iliev, Jeff Hays]()
Morningwood by Neven Iliev, Jeff Hays
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsLarge chests are said to encompass all manner of hopes and dreams. Men covet them. Women envy them. But one fact holds true - everyone wants to get their hands on some big ones.The same holds true for one intrepid adventurer - a strapping young lad by the name of Himmel... -
![Vicious as a Darling by Kendra Moreno]()
Vicious as a Darling by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeware the happy thoughts... Neverland has one rule: never grow up. So why is everyone suddenly aging? Wendy Darling knows two things. 1. She came to Neverland as a child. 2. After being frozen at sixteen for as long as she can remember, she's suddenly getting older. There's something wrong with Never Never Land and Wendy is determined to find out what it is... -
![Primal Igniting by Melody Rose]()
Primal Igniting by Melody Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomething wicked this way comes…With the help of the Cintamani Stone, things are almost back to normal for my mates and me. Well, as normal as the five of us were ever going to get... -
![Circle of Freaks by Delilah Croww, Carmen Rosales]()
Circle of Freaks by Delilah Croww, Carmen Rosales
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSince I was a little girl, I fell in love with the circus. It's all I ever wanted to see up close or be a part of. There was no room for things like that where I grew up. There was no room for anything except bad memories and bad expectations.Every year around Devil's Night, since we moved to Stockbridge, the Circle of Freaks paranormal circus comes to town... -
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I Prefer Peter by mia battaglia
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsParagon is dying.Since their King sacrificed his life, the Peculiar’s have been waiting for a savior for centuries, but if he or she doesn’t show up soon, the magic of Paragon, and everyone within it, will cease to exist... -
![Assassin's Capture: Assassin's of Onisea #3 by Kira Stanley]()
Assassin's Capture: Assassin's of Onisea #3 by Kira Stanley
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI have been captured by the shadow fae, and it's my fault.They had us surrounded, trapped, and I did the only thing I could think of to save Zayden, Ajax and Rykon. In that moment, the only thing that mattered was keeping them safe... -
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The Amethyst Kingdom by A.K. Mulford
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn the fifth and final novel in the Five Crowns of Okrith romantasy series from bestselling author A.K. Mulford, a young fae warrior is hellbent on winning the Eastern Court crown, but when her fated lover—and hated nemesis—Ersan enters the trials she struggles to balance the competition and the chance at love... -
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The Obsidian Blaze by Beka Westrup
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSia has returned to her father's floating city, and now she must face the promise and arranged marriage she's been running from for the last several years. She can no longer hide from her magic or from the seraph she's been bound to. However, the crown prince, Alezandral, has no interest in forcing her into an unwanted marriage...Categorized as:
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![The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis]()
The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsStay anchored in the light, they told her. But what had the light ever done for her? After discovering she's prophesied to save the realm, Aya's duty should be clear: return home with once-sworn enemy Will to serve their queen in the coming war against a rival kingdom…one whose pursuit of dark magic could bring the realm to its knees... -
![Freedom and Fire by Courtney Thorne]()
Freedom and Fire by Courtney Thorne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was a Queen, and I would bow to no male. After finally freeing herself from a life’s worth of manipulation and control, Aurelia experiences true independence for the first time in her life. With her newfound freedom, Aurelia chooses to spend her days exploring the connection between herself and the Prince of Fire, Alev... -
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The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gender-flipped Die Hard set in a mysterious castle, Cameron Johnston's The Last Shield is an engaging fantasy read, perfect for fans of John Gwynne and Mark Lawrence.The ancient forest realm of Sunweald is bordered on two sides by far mightier nations – a precarious situation... -
![Dolls of Ruin by Quinn Hawthorne, Mae Celeste]()
Dolls of Ruin by Quinn Hawthorne, Mae Celeste
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOwning a thrift shop isn’t glamorous, but it’s mine—my tiny corner of quiet where nothing weird ever happens. Until the dolls arrived.The moment I opened the first crate, my quiet little thrift shop turned into something… unexplainable.Porcelain and cloth dolls, beautiful and eerie, each with a presence that seems to command the room. They're more than antiques—they feel alive... -
![House of Shifting Tides by Olivia Wildenstein]()
House of Shifting Tides by Olivia Wildenstein
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsDive into the first standalone spin-off of the bestselling series and Booktok sensation, The Kingdom of Crows. Cathal's story takes place right after the events of House of Striking Oaths and should be read in order.TWICE UPON A TIME, A PRINCESS FELL IN LOVE WITH A BEAST.I was reborn with no memory of my previous life and no powers, save for transforming into an aberration most wish eliminated... -
![Of Sins and Psychos by A.K. Koonce]()
Of Sins and Psychos by A.K. Koonce
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSleep with the closet door shut.Keep the blankets firmly tucked in.And never, ever look under the bed.Because that’s how he took me.Instead of fearing the Sand Man who stole me away … I loved him. I killed for him. I nearly died for him.Only my darkest sin made me see what he’d turned me into. I fled that cruel realm. I swore I’d never come back to the Kingdom of Carnal... -
![The Daemon Prism by Carol Berg]()
The Daemon Prism by Carol Berg
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA blind mage teams up with an unlikely ally to save a friend and the world in this quasi-Renaissance epic fantasy adventure by the author of The Soul Mirror. Indicted for crimes against the living and the dead, Dante the necromancer has become the most hated man in Sabria. Becoming blind by his enemy’s cruel vengeance only exacerbates his situation... -
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No Greater Sorrow by L.B. Black
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs war looms on the horizon, Alejandra Ruiz and her best friend Violet must undergo a series of deadly Trials to secure their places as Dark Saints. Thrust into these perilous challenges with barely any training, Aleja is forced to rely on her burgeoning magical abilities to survive.But the stakes are even higher than they appear... -
![The Faerie Throne by Belle Manuel]()
The Faerie Throne by Belle Manuel
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRaised with her brother by a brutal faerie warrior, Liserli Vaelus has grown bored of her small village life—and bored of the small village romance she has let herself enjoy.When she breaks the law to go to Shyal, the bustling faerie city full of magic, Liserli has to face the consequences. She must serve the faerie court, and its three princes, one of whom is intent on tormenting her... -
![Winter Be My Shield by Jo Spurrier]()
Winter Be My Shield by Jo Spurrier
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA complex, adult epic fantasy from a new Australian author ... original, dramatic, unputdownable ... Sierra has a despised and forbidden gift - she raises power from the suffering of others.Enslaved by the king's torturer, Sierra escapes, barely keeping ahead of Rasten, the man sent to hunt her down... -
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![The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed]()
The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA world-weary woman races against the clock to rescue the children of a wrathful tyrant from a dangerous, otherworldly forest.At the northern edge of a land ruled by a monstrous, foreign tyrant lies the wild forest known as the Elmever. The villagers know better than to let their children go near—once someone goes in, they never come back out... -
![The Forest Where the Phoenix Sleeps by Brooke Marley Jones]()
The Forest Where the Phoenix Sleeps by Brooke Marley Jones
Walking home late one night, burned-out barista Nell accidentally incinerates someone.Whoopsie!Now, if this tale began in a fantastic, far-away land, or Nell were, perhaps, a wizard, such a mishap might make some kind of sense. But this is not a wondrous, fantasy world. This is real life, and Nell just wanted to go home and eat macaroni... -
![Beneath the Shatter by T.A. Reilly]()
Beneath the Shatter by T.A. Reilly
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fall of magic led to the rise of corruption.Twelve years ago, Cassandra left Verastarr, the land she had grown to love. Shortly after, she watched the Vanaiyer realm fall to the Nordak. The Vanquishing tore apart the five regions, brought about by Seefers—creatures born of corrupt magic—and the banishment of powers.Shadows are creeping in closer than ever... -
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The Iron Ring by Auston Habershaw
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTyvian Reldamar—criminal mastermind, rogue mage, and smuggler of sorcerous goods—has just been betrayed by his longtime partner and left for dead in a freezing river. To add insult to injury, his mysterious rescuer took it upon himself to affix Tyvian with an iron ring that prevents the wearer from any evildoing.Revenge just got complicated... -
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Conquer by Aron Stone
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWin the annual Conquer tournament and earn wealth and power without measure.Lose and you're dead. No pressure. The game is Conquer, played for the king's amusement by the most notorious criminals and ambitious lordlings. Aron Stone, street rat turned commander of the king's First Legion, doesn't have patience for pointless games... -
![Drakkon: Empire's Curse by Maham Fatemi]()
Drakkon: Empire's Curse by Maham Fatemi
A villainous emperor, a simple farm girl, and a romance that will tear their empire apart.Some say Emperor Drakkon Muyang is part dragon, part demon, all cold-blooded. That his vicious beauty is a facade for his cruel reign. For Daiyu, a farmer’s daughter, he’s nothing more than a monarch she’ll never meet.Until Daiyu’s sister is taken to the palace for the royal selection...Categorized as:
magic horror fantasy historical arranged marriage from hate to love dark age difference
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