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Untitled by Leigh Bardugo
12 ratingsLeigh Bardugo confirmed that her longterm plan for the Grishaverse involves a third Six of Crows book "many years down the line"... -
![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... -
![The Wound of the World by Edward W. Robertson]()
The Wound of the World by Edward W. Robertson
14 ratingsDante and Blays have forced Gladdic from the Collen Basin. But the victory might only be the first battle in a much larger war. With the land on the brink of starvation and politically fractured, Dante and Blays scramble to secure Collen's food, borders, and allies. Before their work is done, rumor arrives from Mallon. The enemy is mustering for another attack... -
![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... -
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![Knights of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson]()
Knights of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson
6 ratingsUpdate taken from State of the Sanderson 2020:"So, my schedule now looks like this going forward. As always, this is just an estimate... -
![Der Wanderer by Richard Schwartz]()
Der Wanderer by Richard Schwartz
8 ratings"Am Ende wird einer kommen, den ich auserwählte als meinen Engel, um das Schwert des Lichts in die Heerscharen des Feindes zu tragen. Ihm wird folgen die Legion der Toten, an seiner Seite die Götter und die Hoffnung... -
![Ascendant's Rite by David Hair]()
Ascendant's Rite by David Hair
14 ratingsLOVE. BETRAY. FIGHT. ASCEND. The last few months of the moontide - when the bridge connecting East and West rises above the sea - has come, and in the West Emperor Constant prepares the final phase of his plan to conquer the East. For failed mage Alaron and his companion Ramita - widow to the mage who built the Leviathan Bridge - the unthinkable has happened... -
![Mira's Last Dance by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Mira's Last Dance by Lois McMaster Bujold
19 ratingsIn this sequel to the novella “Penric’s Mission”, the injured Penric, a Temple sorcerer and learned divine, tries to guide the betrayed General Arisaydia and his widowed sister Nikys across the last hundred miles of hostile Cedonia to safety in the Duchy of Orbas... -
![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... -
![Rise of the Elder by D.K. Holmberg]()
Rise of the Elder by D.K. Holmberg
10 ratingsForced into the heart of the Aisl Forest, Rsiran and the guilds regroup and try to find a way to reclaim the city from Venass and the Elvraeth council. Rsiran has stopped the production of shadowsteel, but Venass still possess dangerous weapons, and what’s more, one of the great crystals remains missing... -
![The Sorcerer Knight by Robert Ryan]()
The Sorcerer Knight by Robert Ryan
10 ratingsFaran flees enemies who would kill him. But his greatest threat is his protector…Fate has chosen him as the prophesied Seventh Knight. Supposedly, he will rise to combat the forces of evil. He wants no part of that. But he does have a destiny, and one of his own choosing.The king and his six knights seek Faran’s death for what he might become... -
![Unholy War by David Hair]()
Unholy War by David Hair
14 ratingsThe Third Crusade has just suffered an unprecedented military disaster. In such a war, nothing is holy.Shaliyah now has a new name: Mother of Victories. In the wake of the devastating battle before her walls, everything has changed: the East is rising, bringing equal measures of hope and despair to the magical world of Urte... -
![Scion of Cyador by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Scion of Cyador by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
16 ratingsL. E. Modesitt, Jr. is one of the standard setters in fantasy today and his most famous series is the Saga of Recluce. Each novel fills in pieces of the history of this land where Chaos and Order strive to maintain a magical balance.Scion of Cyador continues the story begun in Magi'i of Cyador... -
![The Red Sea by Edward W. Robertson]()
The Red Sea by Edward W. Robertson
16 ratingsWhen Dante Galand was just a boy, his father Larsin sailed away to make his fortune. And never returned. Since then, Dante has become a great sorcerer. A ruler. A destroyer of kings. And he's just learned that his father is living on a forbidden island at the edge of the known world. Where he's dying of a mysterious plague... -
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![Daughter of the Moon by Effie Calvin]()
Daughter of the Moon by Effie Calvin
6 ratingsFour months ago, Netheia Isinthi failed to take her father’s throne from her older sister. After refusing to publicly support the new empress, she is banished to Ieflaria’s capital city, Birsgen, where she anticipates a long and uneventful exile.Klavida of Nalova is a student at the university established by Princess Esofi for the study of magic... -
![A Wind From the Rift by Bonnie Wynne]()
A Wind From the Rift by Bonnie Wynne
6 ratingsThe sorceress has broken free of her shackles. Months of imprisonment have forged Gwyn into something new; something dangerous. Eight dead sorceresses whisper in her ear, hungry for blood and vengeance – and after unleashing the red magic to make her escape, she fears she won’t be able to stop.All Gwyn really wants is to go home... -
![Petty Treasons by Victoria Goddard]()
Petty Treasons by Victoria Goddard
6 ratingsArtorin Damara, last Emperor of Astandalas, is in need of a new secretary.It has been three years since he woke from a magical coma caused by the catastrophic collapse of his empire, and he can barely acknowledge his own day-to-day existence, let alone what he needs from someone else... -
![The Return of Fitzroy Angursell by Victoria Goddard]()
The Return of Fitzroy Angursell by Victoria Goddard
6 ratingsArtorin Damara is the Last Emperor of Astandalas and present Lord Magus of Zunidh. He is respected as a great mage, revered as a living god, regarded as the embodiment of power and wealth and majesty. Few have seen him in anything but the most resplendent garments; fewer still have ever looked him in the eyes... -
![Beanstalk: The Adventures of a Jack of All Tales by E. Jade Lomax]()
Beanstalk: The Adventures of a Jack of All Tales by E. Jade Lomax
6 ratingsJack Farris doesn’t want to save the world, just every person he knows, encounters, or hears of.It’s a bit of an issue.S. Grey doesn’t want to save anyone but himself. He wants to know everything and majoring in sagework at the Academy is the best way to do that.Laney Jones left her home to avoid the constraints there, only to find different barriers holding her back at the Academy... -
![Tarashana by Rachel Neumeier]()
Tarashana by Rachel Neumeier
6 ratingsA year and a half ago, Ryo and Aras defeated their enemy, ending the conflict between the winter country and the summer lands. But with all his important secrets revealed in that struggle, Lord Aras now faces a new challenge in dealing with his own countrymen. Then a message arrives from Ryo’s people: A woman of the Tarashana has come to them from the starlit lands beyond their northern border... -
![A Year and a Day in Old Theradane by Scott Lynch]()
A Year and a Day in Old Theradane by Scott Lynch
8 ratingsWelcome to Theradane, a city of deep magic, ruled by a council of eternally feuding wizards! A city of opportunity, where bold dreamers brave the fallout from the wizard wars to make their living. A city of sanctuary, where wanted criminals from all over the world can pay a fortune to secure a safe place for their retirement... -
![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... -
![Air Keep by J. Scott Savage]()
Air Keep by J. Scott Savage
12 ratingsIt’s been six months since Marcus and Kyja obtained the help of the land and water elementals, but before they can secure the help from the mysterious air elementals, the two friends must first be reunited. A task easier said than done... -
![Ordermaster by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Ordermaster by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
16 ratingsOrdermaster is the 13th book in the Saga of Recluce and the direct sequel to Wellspring of Chaos. The cooper Kharl has no sooner taken possession of the estate bestowed upon him by Lord Ghrant of Austra for his aid in quelling the revolt of Ghrant's dispossessed brother, when he is summoned back to the capital. Hagen, his friend the lord-chancellor, needs help in dealing with rebellious nobles... -
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![Natural Ordermage by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Natural Ordermage by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
16 ratingsL. E. Modesitt, Jr. begins a new Recluce story in The Natural Ordermage, the first of two volumes set mostly on the continent of Hamor, far across the sea from Recluce where the story begins, a new setting for this series that fans will be eager to explore. Rahl, a young apprentice scrivener on the island of Recluce, likes life to work out in his favor... -
![The Fox by Sherwood Smith]()
The Fox by Sherwood Smith
17 ratingsAttending the King's Military Academy had been Inda's greatest dream. But Academy reality is far from what he'd imagined-for by defending the second son of the king, Inda becomes embroiled in a vicious political struggle among the nobility that he has no hope of winning. But these petty squabbles are only a faint shadow of what is to come... -
![The Door into Sunset by Diane Duane]()
The Door into Sunset by Diane Duane
6 ratingsThe author of The New York Times bestseller Spock's World continues the story of Freehorn, Herewiss, Segnbora, Sunspark, and Hasai in an entertaining and magical sequel to The Door into Fire. "Expands the limits of the Swords and Sorcery genre . . . exciting, magical, intelligent".--Publishers Weekly... -
![The Tale of Indigo and Cloud by Martha Wells]()
The Tale of Indigo and Cloud by Martha Wells
6 ratingsThe Tale of Indigo and Cloud explores the history of the Indigo Cloud Court, long before Moon came to Court. In the distant past, Indigo stole Cloud from Emerald Twilight. But in doing so, the reigning Queen Cerise and Indigo are now poised for a conflict that could ruin everything... -
![Lazy Dungeon Master: Volume 4 by Supana Onikage]()
Lazy Dungeon Master: Volume 4 by Supana Onikage
6 ratingsA town was built around the dungeon I lazily manage and somehow, I ended up becoming its town chief. Yep... Wait, what?! Why?! Guess I'll just offload all this work onto other people... aaaand now there's a super strong mystery monster hiding out in my dungeon. This is definitely something I gotta deal with myself, too... -
![Thraxas and the Elvish Isles by Martin Scott]()
Thraxas and the Elvish Isles by Martin Scott
6 ratingsIn the fourth book of the Thraxas series, Thraxas is invited to the Elvish Island of Avula. Sailing south means he can avoid the harsh Turanian winter, and escape from Makri, who's recent behaviour has outraged all decent citizens. Makri refuses to be left behind, much to the displeasure of the Turanian Prince, who knows her Orcish blood isn't going to be welcome on any Elvish island... -
![The Firemage's Vengeance by Garrett Robinson]()
The Firemage's Vengeance by Garrett Robinson
6 ratingsThe Academy Killer Returns The Academy is in mourning after students and instructors alike have been murdered in its halls, but the killer is now far away across the nine kingdoms—or so they believe. When Ebon learns of a new threat within the Academy, he and his friends must work quickly to stop it—for if anyone knows the terrible secret they conceal, they could all be put to death... -
![That Frigid Fargin Witch by M.R. Mathias]()
That Frigid Fargin Witch by M.R. Mathias
6 ratingsThe hoar witch and her forest full of malformed creatures await Vanx and his curious group of companions as they try to save the fairy folk and their magical Heart Tree from the powerful old crone and her evil... -
![The Wizard of Bright Isle by MomsDarkSecret]()
The Wizard of Bright Isle by MomsDarkSecret
6 ratingsKieran, a kind-hearted boy living a simple life as a servant on a gentleman’s estate, learns that he has the power to become one of the kingdom’s most feared denizens: a royal wizard. This life-changing event transports him into a world of magic, politics and intrigue, where he becomes involved with the kingdom’s invalid prince Edouard and discovers the true meaning of devotion... -
![Battle Mage: The Lost King by Donald Wigboldy]()
Battle Mage: The Lost King by Donald Wigboldy
6 ratingsThe third installment of Battle Mage Sebastian, The Lost King takes the young falcon beyond the borders of his home as his king sends him to find the lost king, an immortal out of legend... -
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![Gold Wings Rising by Alex London]()
Gold Wings Rising by Alex London
6 ratingsIn Gold Wings Rising, the final installment of Alex London's Skybound Saga, Kylee and Brysen must fight for their lives and their humanity. Book 1 was a Today Show Book Club Pick!The war on the ground has ended, but the war with the sky has just begun. After the Siege of the Six Villages, the ghost eagles have trapped Uztaris on both sides of the conflict... -
![World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms by Christie Golden, Blizzard Entertainment]()
World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms by Christie Golden, Blizzard Entertainment
6 ratingsFor over a quarter of a century, players of Warcraft and World of Warcraft have been treated to a treasure trove of artifacts, gear, weaponry, and trinkets of both awe and amusement. Now players can get an in-depth look at the items they have collected…and some they might not have just yet... -
![Dragon Blade by J.D. Hallowell]()
Dragon Blade by J.D. Hallowell
8 ratingsSwords forged by dragon magic. Ancient rivalries flaring into all-out war. Dragon Riders caught up in a clash of hidden powers. A world hangs in the balance.Dragon Blade, the second book in J.D. Hallowell’s War of the Blades, is the epic conclusion to the story begun in Dragon Fate... -
![The Serpent's Orb by Guy Antibes]()
The Serpent's Orb by Guy Antibes
8 ratingsThrough odd circumstances, Jack Winder becomes a helper for his village's healing wizard. As part of his duties, Jack is ordered to travel the length of Corand to the capital city to bring back a priceless object of power, the Serpent’s Orb. He soon finds that he is not the only one after the orb and someone is willing to kill to get it... -
![The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver]()
The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver
8 ratings“What are you talking about? Marry another man?” Caspian, fourth son and yet still a Crown Prince of Gunkermal knew he was a party to a marriage contract. Arranged marriages were common in his family, and he expected the contract would cement various trade or security agreements with another country... -
![Dragon's Dusk by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes]()
Dragon's Dusk by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
8 ratingsI have been a runt, a disappointment, and a monster. Now, I am simply a man.This wouldn’t be so strange, if yesterday, I weren’t a dragon.Locked away and isolated after a vicious attack left a princess blind, my greatest joy has been my bonded rider, Kostya.My Kostya is a prince with the weight of a kingdom on his shoulders... -
![The Thran by J. Robert King]()
The Thran by J. Robert King
10 ratingsBefore the Brothers' War. Before the five colors of magic. Before history itself, the plane of Dominaira was ruled by the Thran. They built machines and artifacts, the likes of which have never since been seen. But amid this civilization, a shadow took root, one that would stretch its arms across space and time. The hideous evil of Phyrexia was born... -
![Blood and Tempest by Jon Skovron]()
Blood and Tempest by Jon Skovron
10 ratingsThe thrilling conclusion to Jon Skovron's adventure fantasy series, two young people from a fracturing empire spread across savage seas must find a way to keep their nation together. Still reeling from the events at Dawn's Light, Hope struggles to understand what it means to be a warrior who has vowed to never again take up a sword.Red is enjoying his new role as imperial spy... -
![Hunting by Andrea K. Höst]()
Hunting by Andrea K. Höst
10 ratingsAsh Lenthard doesn’t call herself a vigilante. She’s merely prone to random acts of derring-do, and occasional exhibitions of tomfoolery. Her friends, the Huntsmen, have never stepped over the line while patrolling the streets of Luinhall.That was before the murder of Ash’s beloved guardian, Genevieve... -
![A Discourse in Steel by Paul S. Kemp]()
A Discourse in Steel by Paul S. Kemp
12 ratingsEgil and Nix have retired, as they always said they would. No, really – they have! No more sword and hammer-play for them! But when two recent acquaintances come calling for help, our hapless heroes find themselves up against the might of the entire Thieves Guild... -
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![Hunter's Death by Michelle West]()
Hunter's Death by Michelle West
12 ratingsNow, at the risk of breaking their Oath, Hunter Gilliam and his huntbrother Stephen must journey to the ancient city once ruled by the Lord of Hell himself--a being who again seeks to impose his reign over the mortal lands. This novel continues the brilliant fantasy saga begun in Hunter's Oath... -
![Stardust in Their Veins by Laura Sebastian]()
Stardust in Their Veins by Laura Sebastian
12 ratingsPrincesses Beatriz and Daphne have lost their older sister, but their mother's grand scheme of taking the continent of Vesteria is far from complete. With the country of Temarin now under the Empress's control, only the nations of Cellaria and Friv remain free from her rule. What's worse, an ominous prophecy has begun to shine through the constellations: the blood of stars and majesty spilled... -
![With a Single Spell by Lawrence Watt-Evans]()
With a Single Spell by Lawrence Watt-Evans
14 ratingsA SINGLE SPELLTobas had been lucky to find a wizard to take him on as apprentice. But then the wizard died suddenly and unexpectedly after teaching Tobas only a solitary spell, and the youth was too old to find a new master... -
![The Palace of Impossible Dreams by Jennifer Fallon]()
The Palace of Impossible Dreams by Jennifer Fallon
14 ratingsJust remember, eternity is a long time to be watching over your shoulder... Branded and sold into slavery in Senestra, Arkady holds out little hope of being rescued. She turns to her new owner for help...but learning the truth about him may cost both their lives... -
![The Gods of Amyrantha by Jennifer Fallon]()
The Gods of Amyrantha by Jennifer Fallon
16 ratingsThe Tide Lords are returning and that means every man, woman and child is in danger... Arkady is exiled to the repressive Torlenian capital, where she makes some unexpected friends and some powerful enemies, all of whom seem bent on usingher to wreak vengeance on each other... -
![The Heritage of Hastur by Marion Zimmer Bradley]()
The Heritage of Hastur by Marion Zimmer Bradley
16 ratingsNominated for a Hugo Award, and described as "Bradley's best [Darkover] novel" by Locus, The Heritage of Hastur tells the complex and compelling tale of the early life of Regis Hastur, Darkover's greatest monarch. It also spins the terrifying and heartbreaking story of those who sought to control the deadly Sharra Matrix, and of how Lew Alton met and lost his greatest love, Marjorie Scott...
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