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Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set by Brandon Sanderson
The New York Times bestselling series from Brandon Sanderson... -
Throne of Glass eBook Bundle: An 8 Book Bundle by Sarah J. Maas
One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade - Time Magazine When magic has gone from the world and a vicious king rules from his throne of glass, an assassin comes to the castle. She is a prisoner, but if she can defeat twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition to find the greatest assassin in the land, she will become the king's champion and earn her freedom... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhile on the run, Yona and Hak head to Hak’s hometown, where she attempts to heal her broken heart... -
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Riftan’s POV (Under the Oak Tree (Novel) #6) by Suji Kim
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe daughter of a duke, the stuttering Maximilian, married a knight of lowly status at her father’s coercion.After their first night, her husband departed for an expedition without another word.He comes back three years later, this time as a famous knight in the whole continent...Categorized as:
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The Study Series Bundle by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 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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King Maker by Audrey Grey
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsPerfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, this long awaited third book promises even more action and romance than the last! They broke the curse, but at what cost? Haven and her crew may be considered heroes, but they arrive back in Penryth harboring dangerous secrets... -
Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsKell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences... -
Island of Legends by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 25 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... -
The Void of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen banished Princess Maia is captured by her father and threatened with execution, it appears that all is lost…until the people rise in rebellion against their king. Suddenly, the cast-aside royal finds herself crowned the first Queen of Comoros. But enemies appear on all sides as her father’s conniving supporters assemble a new army against the fledgling ruler... -
The Snow Queen: The Complete Saga: Books 1-3: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, Snowflakes by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRead all three books in the complete Snow Queen series: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, and Snowflakes in this special collection. Rakel is a princess who should have been queen. Instead, as a despised magic user she has spent most of her life exiled on a barren mountain, alone in her ice-castle... -
Free the Darkness by Kel Kade
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsRaised and trained in complete seclusion at a secret fortress on the edge of the northern wilds of the Kingdom of Ashai, a young warrior called Rezkin is unexpectedly thrust into the outworld when a terrible battle destroys all that he knows... -
Infinite Regress by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn all-new story arc begins here!The new Grandmaster of Whitehall doesn't want Emily in his school. She's dangerous, he thinks. The only way he'll allow her to return to Whitehall is if she chooses to be a probationary student, a student who can be expelled at the slightest excuse, a student who has to work for one of the professors... -
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The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Discord of Gods marks the epic conclusion to Jenn Lyons's Chorus of Dragon series, closing out the saga that began with The Ruin of Kings, for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss.The end times have come. Relos Var's final plans to enslave the universe are on the cusp of fruition. He believes there's only one being in existence that might be able to stop him: the demon Xaltorath... -
Vortex Chronicles: The Complete Series by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey should've never met. She's the crown princess. He's a mysterious sorcerer. But the unexpected happens when the world is ending.When Crown Princess Vi Solaris finds out she has a rare and deadly power, she must make a choice:Her magic or her throne.But the choice isn't as simple as it appears, because her magic is the key to saving the world...Categorized as:
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Dragon Fury by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
Dryad-Born by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe struggle to save the plague-ridden kingdoms continues in this captivating second novel in the Whispers from Mirrowen series.The orphan Phae has kept her innate ability secret since she was young. Not only does she possess the dangerous fireblood, but she can also steal the memories of anyone who looks into her eyes. Phae has no idea that her combination of powers is extraordinary... -
The Savior's Book Cafe Story in Another World Vol. 2 by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya
Since being transported to a new world Tsukina has made a cozy life for herself, doing magic and running a book cafe. She's even grown closer to Il, a handsome soldier who also loves reading. But Tsukina is keeping a huge secret from him: she is a Savior, sent to this world to help protect it... -
Princess of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe fate of an empire lies in the hands of one untested princess. Princess Natasia is the eldest child of the Emperor Andreth, ruler of the Four Realms. If she were a boy, she’d be the unquestioned heir to the throne. But as a girl, her main duty in life is to marry someone her father can shape into his successor. Everything changes when an unknown would-be assassin nearly takes Tasia’s life... -
Thorn Kissed and Silver Chains by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA continuation in the world of Honey and Ice . . .with new characters, new loves, new enemies . . .Underhill is my ruthless mother. Her realm is my deadly home. The brutal creatures here are both foe and friend.But the group of fae that just attacked me? They’re all foe. Dragged from my game of hide-and-seek with a dragon, and my home of twenty-one years, I’m thrust into a weak, ugly realm.Earth...Categorized as:
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Dragon Slayers by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
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Failed Future by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen worlds collide, and things are rarely what they seem, there may be no one Vi can trust. Having forsaken her crown for a chance to save her family, and the world, Vi Solaris washes up on the shores of Meru. She's wounded and barely alive. But Vi's fight for survival is only just beginning.As a princess in a foreign land, everyone is after her... -
The Desert Princess by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCassie knows she was made for more than a life buried away in her uncle’s remote forest estate. Eager to meet the great spymaster, Aurora, she jumps at the chance to travel to her distant kingdom. But meeting Aurora isn’t enough—Cassie wants to prove her worth. So when she’s presented with an opportunity to gather intelligence, she acts... -
A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs the darkness grows, so must the light…Branded as enemies of the fae kingdom, Serena and her friends are on the run from the witch queen, Morgan. They reach sanctuary, only to discover shocking secrets that separate them.Serena’s newfound destiny takes her to a land plagued by endless war. To survive there, she is forced to bloody her sword, escape an evil king, and confront a god... -
Marked Dragon by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI'm a pawn in this war between two princes... two brothers. One is obsessed with me. The other is my fated mate.It's only a matter of time before I will be forced to walk down the aisle toward the wrong dragon prince.To save my fated mate, Thorn, I allow his malicious brother to capture me.I thought Thorn would be safe, but my newly betrothed had no intention of keeping his promise...Categorized as:
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Heart of Flames by Nicki Pau Preto
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsVeronyka, Tristan, and Sev must stop the advancing empire from destroying the Phoenix Riders in this fiery sequel to Crown of Feathers, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable!”You are a daughter of queens. The world is balanced on the edge of a knife, and war is almost certain between the empire and the Phoenix Riders... -
Wildwood Larkwing by Shari L. Tapscott
This is a previously-published edition - ASIN: B072MRYC3W“Till death do us part” might come sooner than Lucia imagined. After living her entire life on the outside looking in, Lucia has finally ventured into the world of Kalae’s nobility... -
Shadow and Thorn by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Retelling of Beauty and the BeastWhen a beautiful thief meets a beastly king, it’s anything but true love.Unless a haunted castle can change their minds…Zara has always hated to steal, even from the dead, but treasure hunting is the only life she knows—until her father’s cowardice traps her in an abandoned Erathi castle... -
Daughter of Lies by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA Retelling of Snow WhiteShe never needed a mirror to tell her who she was. She thought she knew…Until an assassin made her question everything.Brenna Seagrave would rather spy on her kingdom’s enemies than attend a ball. She prefers danger and disguise to the smiling insincerities of the Andari court, but no one is quite sure what to do with a countess who engages in espionage... -
Dragon Bones by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 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... -
The Defiant Heir by Melissa Caruso
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAcross the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, they must call a rare gathering of all seventeen lords to decide a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this Conclave might be her only chance to stifle the growing flames of war, and she is ready to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction...Categorized as:
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A Circle of Flames by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBriand has been taken captive by her mortal enemy, Auberon. As he takes her to the capital city of Tasglorn, she schemes to barter for her release by attempting to cooperate... and learn what she can about her magic gift. Meanwhile, Kael gathers old friends in a desperate bid to rescue her from the Seekers' clutches. Briand thought the Seekers were monsters... -
By Dark Deeds by Miranda Honfleur
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHer hands shackled. An assassin hunting the man she loves. Will she save him in time?Elementalist Rielle needs to get to the man she loves before the assassin pursuing him finds her mark. There's only one problem: she's chained aboard a ship bound for a foreign land.And her new life is harsh, with her movements watched, food scarce, and safety even scarcer...Categorized as:
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Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFor fans of epic fantasy with adventure and romance, Curse of Shadows reveals a world of unique magic, breathtaking action, and unforgettable love.Amassia teeters on the brink of the next Great Dying.The second sun has returned as our Bone Throwers foresaw--casting the nine realms into war.My name is Ash, and I fell in the battle for Baiseen... -
Shadowstone Academy, Book 1: Broken Trinity: A Young Adult Urban Fantasy Academy Novel by Barbara Hartzler
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 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... -
A Warrior's Knowledge by Davis Ashura
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here and here. An ancient evil rises. Hidden truths are revealed. Heresies are unmasked. And a young warrior stands at the heart of it. Rukh Shektan has lost everything: his home, his standing, and his future... -
Seasparrow by Kristin Cashore
The fifth novel in the bestselling and award winning Graceling Realm series focuses on Hava, Queen Bitterblue's spy, and her harrowing journey back to Monsea after the events of 2021's Winterkeep.In the immediate aftermath of the events of Winterkeep, Bitterblue and her entourage begin the journey back to Monsea with the only copies of the formulas for the zilphium weapon... -
A Tournament of Crowns by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA Royal Tournament. Thrilling Magic. Deadly Mysteries. Slow-Burn Romance.Last night, Eira killed a man.However justified her actions were, many now regard her as a cold-blooded murderer and a heretic who extinguished their hope. But there’s no time to explain herself. She barely has a chance to wash the blood off her hands before the Tournament of Five Kingdoms begins... -
A Shield of Sorrow by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 5 in the series that has captivated and obsessed YA fantasy lovers! After a heartbreaking parting, Briand finds herself in the north, and Kael returns to the south... Both are heartbroken. Both are hurt. Both are stubbornly determined to move on... -
Princess of Secrets by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
The Seer's Secret by Brittany Fichter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA failing warrior.A prince in pain.A city in the mountain where they and their loved ones hide from Solevar's curse. But this reality will soon shatter. For among the cursed ashes of Solevar, a Seer has been found.Eirin, the king's favored warrior-in-training, is going to fail her combat test. She knows this, as does everyone around her. This comes as no surprise, though... -
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The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHard on the heels of trouble in Zirdai city, Shyla Sun-Kissed and Rendor are ordered to report to the King of Koraha - a summons that is deadly to ignore. The King holds the key to Koraha's existence, but a formidable new enemy threatens Koraha's very survival and the King desperately needs Shyla and Rendor's help... -
Eye of the Labyrinth by Jennifer Fallon
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSince the Age of Shadows ended, the people of Ranadon have lived under the merciless heat of two suns and the tyranny of Antonov, the Lion of Senet. Consumed by his lust for power and his unshakable belief in the capricious, almighty Goddess, Antonov's rule is absolute. Only one man has the intelligence and will to break that hold... a man who could be King... -
The Emerald Sea by Richelle Mead
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe final installment in Richelle Mead's sweeping, enthralling Glittering Court series answers the trilogy's biggest question: what is the secret that drives Tamsin to win at all costs?Tamsin Wright is unstoppable...Categorized as:
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The Fallen Witch by Emma V.R. Noyes
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBOOK 2 IN THE CAPTIVATING SUNKEN CITY TRILOGYAmare Bellamy never meant to get married. She had a simple plan: rescue the Captain, rendezvous with the crew, and escape the Sunken City. But when her father bumps up the wedding without notice, she has no choice but to comply—that is, until Lukas shows up...Categorized as:
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Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Legacy of Yangchen by F.C. Yee
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Avatar, the Last The Rise of Kyoshi and Avatar, the Last The Shadow of Kyoshi comes a thrilling new chapter in the Chronicles of the Avatar series and page-turning follow-up to Avatar, the Last The Dawn of YangchenCommon enemies make for strange friends . . -
The Banished of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn a stand-alone series set in the world of Muirwood, eighteen-year-old Maia is the exiled princess of Comoros and heir to the throne. As a result of her father’s ceaseless need for authority, she was left disinherited and forced to live as a servant in her enemy’s home...
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