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Of Sand and Snow by Bryce O'Connor
14 ratingsWith fifty thousand freed slaves at their back, Raz i'Syul Arro and Syrah Brahnt leave the savannahs of Perce behind. Karesh Syl is no more. Karesh Nan burns at their backs. Beyond the border before them the South looms, ready and waiting, and together Raz and Syrah pray they are prepared for the great offense they must now undertake against the fringe cities... -
![A Time of Courage by John Gwynne]()
A Time of Courage by John Gwynne
16 ratingsBattle the darkReclaim the worldThe Demon-King of the Otherworld is finally free. And armed with mighty new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south. With the help of his dark bride Fritha, he plans to crush the warrior-angels and their allies.In the shadows of Forn Forest, Riv and the surviving Ben-Elim hold a war council... -
![The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni]()
The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni
21 ratingsKiva trades one cage for another when she leaves behind a deadly prison for a deceptive palace.Kiva Meridan is a survivor.She survived not only Zalindov prison, but also the deadly Trial by Ordeal. Now Kiva’s purpose goes beyond survival to vengeance. For the past ten years, her only goal was to reunite with her family and destroy the people responsible for ruining their lives... -
![The Emperor's Bone Palace by Hailey Turner]()
The Emperor's Bone Palace by Hailey Turner
6 ratingsEvery heart is meant to break.THE NAMELESS. As a warden, Soren’s duty is to guard against the dead, but he was never trained to guard against his heart. Drawn into a web of Solarian politics, Soren finds himself at the center of a storm of his own making, unwilling to break free if it means losing the man he loves... -
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![Winter's King by Bryce O'Connor]()
Winter's King by Bryce O'Connor
14 ratingsThe Monster of Karth has risen once more. Quin Tern has met his fate, and his council has born the price of crossing Raz i'Syul Arro. Now, as the cruel walls of Azbar fade into the winter storms at his back, Raz rides north, seeking to take the High Priest Talo Brahnt up on an offer he never should have refused... -
![A Time of Blood by John Gwynne]()
A Time of Blood by John Gwynne
18 ratingsDefy the darkness. Defend the light.Drem and his friends are haunted by the horrors they witnessed at the battle at Starstone Lake: the screams of men being warped into beasts and the sight of a demon rising from the dead. But worse than any memory is Fritha, the demons' deadly high priestess. And she is hunting them... -
![The Liar's Knot by M.A. Carrick]()
The Liar's Knot by M.A. Carrick
11 ratingsTrust is the thread that binds. And the rope that hangs.In Nadežra, peace is as tenuous as a single thread. The ruthless House Indestor has been destroyed, but darkness still weaves through the city’s filthy back alleys and jewel-bright gardens, seen by those who know where to look.Derossi Vargo has always known... -
![Dragonoak: The Sky Beneath The Sun by Sam Farren]()
Dragonoak: The Sky Beneath The Sun by Sam Farren
11 ratings(This is the second book in a series.) The days when Rowan Northwood was exiled to the farmland around her village seem like a lifetime ago, and the passing Knight she ran away with has become a memory she does her best not to revisit. Her powers lie dormant, settling within her as glowing embers waiting to come alive once more... -
![As Iron Falls by Bryce O'Connor]()
As Iron Falls by Bryce O'Connor
12 ratingsThe High Citadel cannot be seen to harbor a killer. This is a simple truth, and one that Raz i'Syul Arro has little choice but to respect. As the winter storms fall away in favor of the North's pleasant summer months, Raz finds himself having once more to face the cruelties of the world with spear and sword in hand. For the first time, though, the Monster no longer walks his path alone... -
![The Spear of Stars by Edward W. Robertson]()
The Spear of Stars by Edward W. Robertson
12 ratingsThe White Lich has conquered Tanar Atain. Soon, he means to take the entire world. Dante suspects his next target will be Bressel, where the Tanarians have established their court in exile. The only chance to stop the lich will be to forge a fragile alliance between the bitter enemies of three different lands: Tanar Atain, Mallon, and Narashtovik. The city stands on the brink of rebellion... -
![King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo]()
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
42 ratingsFace your demons... or feed them.The dashing young king, Nikolai Lantsov, has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country's bloody civil war--and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, Nikolai must find a way to refill Ravka's coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army... -
![A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon]()
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
6 ratingsThe stunning, standalone prequel to the New York Times bestselling The Priory of the Orange Tree.Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms – but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose... -
![Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake]()
Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake
6 ratingsA Tragic Story Comes to Light.At last, Caelan and his companions are heading to see a long-time ally of Erya.But New Rosanthe soldiers have already moved into the city, and nothing is quite as it seems.Even as old betrayals reveal new enemies, Caelan’s main goal remains the God of Wisdom and the truth.The only problem is that time is running out and the Dead God is waiting to claim him... -
![With Dagger and Song by Helen Scheuerer]()
With Dagger and Song by Helen Scheuerer
8 ratingsAn empty crown. A perilous journey. Will she answer when darkness calls?Against all odds, Roh survived the harrowing Queen’s Tournament, but now something far deadlier awaits her: a formidable quest for the three magic birthstones of Saddoriel. The gems have been scattered across the realms – and only when Roh retrieves them can she take her place as queen... -
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![Dragonoak: Gall and Wormwood by Sam Farren]()
Dragonoak: Gall and Wormwood by Sam Farren
9 ratingsThe third book in the Dragonoak series. Rowan’s journey has taken her across oceans and through ruined Kingdoms. Years have passed since she spent her days exiled to the farmland around her village, and she’s finally where it all started: Thule, the Kingdom’s capital, where those responsible for so much death and destruction hold power... -
![Daughter of the Sun by Effie Calvin]()
Daughter of the Sun by Effie Calvin
10 ratingsOrsina of Melidrie is a paladin of the Order of the Sun, sworn to drive out corruption and chaos wherever she finds it. She has been ordered to leave her home and travel around Vesolda in search of a great evil she is supposedly destined to destroy. But after two years of fighting monsters and demons and evil gods, she does not seem to be any closer to her goal—or ever returning home... -
![Breaking Legacies by Zoe Reed]()
Breaking Legacies by Zoe Reed
16 ratingsIn a land impoverished by a war that started before she was born, Kiena has provided for her mother and brother by becoming one of the best hunters in the kingdom. But when a lifelong friend with connections recommends her to the king to track down a runaway princess, her life gets turned upside down. Finding the princess is easy... -
![Hell's Ascendant by Benjamin Medrano]()
Hell's Ascendant by Benjamin Medrano
5 ratingsThe heavens are about to explode. Reunited at last, Isalla, Kitania, and Rose survived the machinations of Haral despite the odds against them. They’ve won one battle. Now they have to avert a war, racing the clock to unveil their enemies.The Society of the Golden Dawn has not been idle; the conspirators have begun to move more quickly... -
![The Companions by R.A. Salvatore]()
The Companions by R.A. Salvatore
19 ratingsThis latest installment in New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore's beloved fantasy saga, The Companions moves Salvatore's signature hero Drizzt into a new era of the Forgotten Realms. As Drizzt's fate hangs in the balance, he reflects on the lives of the trusted allies who stood by his side throughout his early life--the friends now known as the Companions of the Hall... -
![The Dragon of Jin-Sayeng by K.S. Villoso]()
The Dragon of Jin-Sayeng by K.S. Villoso
6 ratingsThe stunning finale to the Chronicles of the Bitch Queen trilogy where the queen of a divided land must unite her people against the enemies who threaten to tear her country apart. K. S. Villoso is a "powerful new voice in fantasy." (Kameron Hurley)Queen Talyien is finally home, but dangers she never imagined await her in the shadowed halls of her father's castle.War is on the horizon... -
![Mother of Death and Dawn by Carissa Broadbent]()
Mother of Death and Dawn by Carissa Broadbent
6 ratingsTell me, little butterfly, what would you do for love? In the wake of a crushing defeat, Tisaanah and Maxatarius have been ripped apart. Tisaanah is desperate to rescue Max from his imprisonment, even as her people’s fight for freedom grows more treacherous... -
![Dragon Emperor 11 by Eric Vall]()
Dragon Emperor 11 by Eric Vall
6 ratingsNow that Evan has the Celestial Triad in his possession, what’s the next step?Well, conquering the spirits of the relics and assimilating their awesome powers, of course.But that’s not all Evan will be conquering.Lady Naomi’s defenses have been quickly dwindling, and Evan thinks it’s time to show her how a real dragon male can make her feel... -
![Dragon Emperor 12 by Eric Vall]()
Dragon Emperor 12 by Eric Vall
6 ratingsEvan and his party continue on to the peninsula of Rahma, but an ultimatum from the king hangs over Evan’s head.If he can’t get the Lord of Atheson to swear fealty to the crown, then he has been tasked with breaking the peninsula off the continent and letting it sink to the bottom of the ocean... -
![Dragon Emperor 10 by Eric Vall]()
Dragon Emperor 10 by Eric Vall
6 ratingsThe campaign across Rahma continues, and this time Evan and his party travel to the desert city of Kana.The lizard Demi-Human lord is quick to welcome Evan, but his stoic mage of a sister tells Evan she isn’t impressed with him.Men don’t impress her in general, so she prefers a woman’s touch, and nothing Evan can say will change her mind... -
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![Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider]()
Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
6 ratingsThey took it all: his will, his memories, his freedom, his magic. Imprisoned by his enemies, tortured and drugged to keep his magic suppressed, Ian Troy returns to a world as marred and broken as he is. Ravaged by the reign of her new High King, Draken of Langor, Mirra’kelan’s citizens live in fear. The Shinree, misled by Jem Reth’s promises, are no longer slaves, but they are far from free... -
![Dragon Emperor 13 by Eric Vall]()
Dragon Emperor 13 by Eric Vall
6 ratingsEvan’s royal campaign to win over the people of Rahma has taken him to the northern peninsula.And straight to the gates of the underwater city of Pullis.The Green Glass Sect is up to no good under the sea, and it’s up to Evan and his party to save the merfolk from traitors and the ever-corrupting presence of miasma... -
![Bloodmark by Jean Lowe Carlson]()
Bloodmark by Jean Lowe Carlson
8 ratings-Smart epic fantasy! Deep world building and character development. If you loved Wheel of Time or Game of Thrones you should give this a shot.- - Anders C., Amazon Reviewer -Like George RR Martin and Joe Abercrombie, Carlson writes in this genre for grown-ups, with flair and elegance. A complex world with characters that develop well, this story reveals its complexity as it builds!- - Daniel F... -
![The Poison Song by Jen Williams]()
The Poison Song by Jen Williams
12 ratingsFrom Jen Williams, three-time British Fantasy Award finalist, comes the electrifying conclusion to the Winnowing Flame trilogy. Exhilarating epic fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb.Jump on board a war beast or two with Vintage, Noon and Tor and return to Sarn for the last installment of this epic series where the trio must gather their forces and make a final stand against the invading Jure'lia... -
![Shadow Blizzard by Alexey Pehov]()
Shadow Blizzard by Alexey Pehov
14 ratingsShadow Blizzard is the third book by the international bestselling fantasy author Alexey Pehov. Like Shadow Prowler and Shadow Chaser, Shadow Blizzard is epic fantasy at its best; this is the third book in a trilogy that follows Shadow Harold, Siala's master thief, on his quest for the magic Horn that will restore peace to his world... -
![The Memory of Souls by Jenn Lyons]()
The Memory of Souls by Jenn Lyons
15 ratingsThe Memory of Souls is the third epic fantasy in Jenn Lyons’ Chorus of Dragons series.THE LONGER HE LIVESTHE MORE DANGEROUS HE BECOMES Now that Relos Var’s plans have been revealed and demons are free to rampage across the empire, the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies—and the end of the world—is closer than ever... -
![Mortal Gods by Benjamin Medrano]()
Mortal Gods by Benjamin Medrano
5 ratingsTorn from her friends, Kitania is captured by a goddess. She can only hope that her friends have survived. Torn from the sides of her friends by angelic magic, Kitania finds herself in the mortal world once more, among those who suspect she’s a demon assassin or spy... -
![The Thousand Eyes by A.K. Larkwood]()
The Thousand Eyes by A.K. Larkwood
6 ratingsTwo years ago, Csorwe and Shuthmili defied the wizard Belthandros Sethennai and stole his gauntlets. The gauntlets have made Shuthmili extraordinarily powerful, but they're beginning to take a sinister toll on her... -
![Shadebloom by Felicia Davin]()
Shadebloom by Felicia Davin
6 ratingsSeparated from her companions and abducted, Alizhan is delivered back to Laalvur, right into Iriyat’s clutches. Iriyat has tightened her hold on the city in Alizhan’s absence, magically manipulating the other Council members and further charming the public. No one believes her capable of plotting an experiment that could destroy cities... -
![Legacy of Light by Matthew Ward]()
Legacy of Light by Matthew Ward
6 ratingsWarfare, myth and magic collide in Legacy of Light, the spectacular conclusion to Matthew Ward's acclaimed Legacy trilogy.For the first time in many years, the Tressian Republic and the Hadari Empire are at peace. But war never sleeps.In Tregard, Empress Melanna Saranal struggles to protect a throne won at great cost... -
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![The Empress of Xytae by Effie Calvin]()
The Empress of Xytae by Effie Calvin
6 ratingsCrown Princess Ioanna of Xytae has kept her truthsayer blessing a secret for twenty years. In any other nation, her powerful magic would be cause for celebration. But Xytae’s patron is the war goddess Reygmadra, and the future empress is expected to be a brutal warrior. Reserved and peaceful by nature, Ioanna knows the court sees her as a disappointment... -
![Beneath the Dragoneye Moons: Book 2 by Selkie Myth]()
Beneath the Dragoneye Moons: Book 2 by Selkie Myth
6 ratingsThe adventure continues! Elaine learns how to be a Ranger, and the cold realities of Fire magic, healing, and life at the bottom of the food chain... -
![The Emerald Crown by Michael Wallace]()
The Emerald Crown by Michael Wallace
6 ratingsWhen Nathaliey, a young wizard, is taken prisoner by marauders trying to break her will and force her to join the sorcerer’s acolytes, the last help she expects is from the griffin riders who have harassed her and her companions through the mountains... -
![The Ivory Tomb by Melissa Caruso]()
The Ivory Tomb by Melissa Caruso
6 ratingsThe Ivory Tomb concludes the wildly original epic fantasy series bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic that began with The Obsidian Tower.The Dark Days have returned. The Demon of Carnage mercilessly cuts through villagers and armies. The Demon of Corruption poisons/rots the land. The Serene Empire and the Witch Lords race towards war... -
![The Avatar's Flames by Benjamin Medrano]()
The Avatar's Flames by Benjamin Medrano
7 ratingsRuethwyn’s life was promising. Talented in magic, the young elven woman didn’t fit in in her hometown, but was scheduled to attend the most renowned academy of magic in the kingdom, and was even building up the courage to confess her love in the hope that it might be returned. That all ended in a dragon’s fire... -
![Lost Towers by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Lost Towers by Angelina J. Steffort
8 ratingsWith evil rising, every secret can change the course of history.The curse is broken. The Fae are free. And so is Gandrett—at least to walk away from the palace at Lei’Vreah, from the King of Fae who she supposedly is in love with, from the prince who almost died in her arms.Her friends are out there, needing her help... -
![Legacy of Steel by Matthew Ward]()
Legacy of Steel by Matthew Ward
8 ratingsWarfare, myth and magic collide in Legacy of Steel, the spectacular sequel to Matthew Ward's acclaimed fantasy debut Legacy of Ash. A year has passed since an unlikely alliance saved the Tressian Republic from fire and darkness, at great cost. Thousands perished, and Viktor Akadra - the Republic's champion - has disappeared... -
![Beneath the Dragoneye Moons: Book 1 by Selkie Myth]()
Beneath the Dragoneye Moons: Book 1 by Selkie Myth
8 ratingsElaine is ripped from this world to Pallos, a land of unlimited possibilities made real by a grand System governing classes, skills, and magic.An ideal society? What is this, a fantasy novel?Adventures? Right this way!A Grand quest? Nah.Friends and loot? Heck yes!Humans are the top dog? Nope, dinosaur food.Healing and fighting? Well, everything is trying to eat her... -
![Garden of the Cursed by Katy Rose Pool]()
Garden of the Cursed by Katy Rose Pool
8 ratingsIn this thrilling YA fantasy/mystery duology from award-winning author Katy Pool, cursebreaker Marlow Briggs reluctantly pretends to be in love with one of the most powerful nobles in Caraza City to gain entry into an illustrious—and deadly—society that holds clues to her mother's disappearance. Perfect for fans of Veronica Mars, These Violent Delights, and Chain of Iron... -
![The Silver Tide by Jen Williams]()
The Silver Tide by Jen Williams
10 ratingsFrom Jen Williams, highly-acclaimed author of THE COPPER PROMISE and blistering follow-up THE IRON GHOST, comes the final epic instalment in the Copper Cat trilogy. Tales of the Black Feather Three and their exploits abound far and wide, and Wydrin of Crosshaven, Lord Aaron Frith and Sir Sebastian have become sell swords in demand... -
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![The House of Always by Jenn Lyons]()
The House of Always by Jenn Lyons
12 ratingsFor fans of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss, The House of Always is the fourth epic fantasy in Jenn Lyons' Chorus of Dragons series that began with The Ruin of Kings. What if you were imprisoned for all eternity?In the aftermath of the Ritual of Night, everything has changed... -
![The Iron Ghost by Jen Williams]()
The Iron Ghost by Jen Williams
12 ratingsBeware the dawning of a new mage...Wydrin of Crosshaven, Sir Sebastian and Lord Aaron Frith are experienced in the perils of stirring up the old gods. They are also familiar with defeating them, and the heroes of Baneswatch are now enjoying the perks of suddenly being very much in demand for their services... -
![Tevinter Nights by John Epler, Brianne Battye]()
Tevinter Nights by John Epler, Brianne Battye
12 ratingsAn anthology of original stories based on the dark fantasy, role-playing video game series from Bioware.Ancient horrors. Marauding invaders. Powerful mages. And a world that refuses to stay fixed.Welcome to Thedas... -
![The Bitter Twins by Jen Williams]()
The Bitter Twins by Jen Williams
14 ratingsThe Ninth Rain has fallen, the Jure'lia have returned, and with Ebora a shadow of its former self, the old enemy are closer to conquering Sarn than ever.Tormalin the Oathless and the Fell-Witch Noon have their hands full dealing with the first war-beasts to be born in Ebora for nearly three hundred years... -
![Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne]()
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
15 ratings"You like tea. I like books. Care to open a shop and forget the world exists?"All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence... -
![Child of the Daystar by Bryce O'Connor]()
Child of the Daystar by Bryce O'Connor
16 ratingsAmong the scattered fringe cities bordering the Cienbal desert, the true name of the Monster of Karth is spoken only in whispers... RAZ I'SYUL ARRO. A sellsword of the utmost caliber, Raz is a killer of paramount skill and highest regard. Towering tall even amongst the atherian, he is the only of his kind to live free in the "civilized" confines of mankind's varied cultures...
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