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Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce
Discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this first 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.Thirteen-year-old Daine has always had a special connection with animals, but only when she’s forced to leave home does she realize it’s more than a knack—it’s magic... -
Pandora Hearts, Vol. 11 by Jun Mochizuki, Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOnce, following the tragedy of Sablier, Jack Vessalius made a valiant sacrifice to stop his best friend, Glen Baskerville, by allowing his body to anchor a set of seals by which Glen’s soul was confined... -
Wicked Lies by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy power doesn’t lie but everyone else does…Ever since Beckett Dustwick walked into my life, I’ve only wanted one thing…him. To bad he doesn’t feel the same way. Our soulmate mark tells me we are destined to be together an important fact he lied about. But a broken heart won’t stop me from showing him exactly what I think. He may have started this game, but I will finish it... -
The Goldsmith's Conspiracy by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTensions between the artless and magicians are flaring, but India and Matt discover someone is deliberately fuelling the flames. Relentlessly pursuing his own agenda, Lord Coyle employs the former master of the Watchmaker’s Guild to make trouble and be a thorn in India’s side... -
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The Mortal Word by Genevieve Cogman
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn the latest novel in Genevieve Cogman's historical fantasy series, the fate of worlds lies in the balance. When a dragon is murdered at a peace conference, time-travelling Librarian spy Irene must solve the case to keep the balance between order, chaos...and the Library... -
Heir of Uncertain Magic by Charlie N. Holmberg
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsOne man is on a journey to unravel his magical lineage in the next novel of the Whimbrel House series.Thanks to house tamer Hulda Larkin, the mischief infesting Whimbrel House has calmed... -
The River of Silver by S.A. Chakraborty
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBestselling author S. A. Chakraborty's acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy gets expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events of The City of Brass, The Kingdom of Copper, and The Empire of Gold, all from the perspective of characters both beloved and hated, and even those without a voice in the novels... -
Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsIs Beka ready for her first real mission?Beka Cooper is having trouble settling into the Provost's Guard. In just five months as a full member, she's already gone through four partners. But now she's teamed up with the renowned Dog Goodwin and an even more famous dog--a scent hound named Achoo. Part of a team at last, Beka is sent on a special mission to Port Caynn... -
Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 1 by Gail Carriger, Rem
The life of a spinster in Victorian London isn't an easy one on the best of days, but such a life becomes infinitely more complicated when said spinster is "soulless" - a preternatural bridging the gap between the natural and supernatural worlds...Categorized as:
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The Lost Plot by Genevieve Cogman
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter being commissioned to find a rare book, Librarian Irene and her assistant, Kai, head to Prohibition-era New York and are thrust into the middle of a political fight with dragons, mobsters, and Fae.In a 1920s-esque New York, Prohibition is in force; fedoras, flapper dresses, and tommy guns are in fashion: and intrigue is afoot... -
The Glamourist by Luanne G. Smith
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAbandoned as a child in turn-of-the-century Paris, Yvette Lenoir has longed to uncover the secrets of her magical heritage and tap her suppressed powers. But what brave and resourceful Yvette has done to survive the streets has made her a fugitive. With a price on her head, she clings to a memento from her past—what she believes to be a grimoire inherited from the mother she never knew...Categorized as:
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Pushed by Corrine Jackson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShe didn't know how far she'd go--until she was pushed.Remy O'Malley was just learning to harness her uncanny healing power when she discovered the other, darker half of her bloodline. Now she lives trapped between two worlds, uneasy among her fellow Healers--and relentlessly hunted by the Protectors... -
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 1 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPrincess Nakaba of Senan is forced to marry Prince Caesar of the enemy country Belquat, tantamount to becoming a hostage. While Caesar is pleasing to the eye, he is also selfish and possessive, telling Nakaba outright: “You are my property.” With only her attendant Loki at her side, Nakaba must find a way to cope with her hostile surroundings, her fake marriage..Categorized as:
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From The Ashes by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen Charlie returns to Lichfield, she steps into chaos. The killer is still on the loose, Lady Harcourt's secret is out, Seth and Gus are gone, and Lady Vickers has come to stay. But nothing compares to the chaos inflicted on Charlie's heart by seeing Lincoln every day. Despite their frequent clashes, Lincoln and Charlie manage to work together to narrow their list of suspects... -
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Take a Thief (Valdemar (Chronological) #27) by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsMercedes Lackey's triumphant return to the best-selling world of Valdemar, Take a Thief reveals the untold story of Skif--a popular character from Lackey's first published novel, Arrows of the Queen . Skif was an orphan who would have died from malnutrition and exposure if he had never met Deke the pickpocket. By the time he was twelve, Skif was an accomplished cat burglar... -
The Apothecary's Poison by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen a newspaper report of a medical miracle catches Matt's eye, he and India go in search of Dr. Hale in the hope he is more magical doctor than miracle worker and can lead them to Chronos. But Hale turns out to be an apothecary magician keen to educate the public about magic. Their disappointment at not finding Chronos is soon forgotten when Hale is murdered, and Matt becomes a suspect... -
Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsFifteen-year-old Oscar Drai meets the strange Marina while he's exploring an old quarter of Barcelona. She leads Oscar to a cemetery, where they watch a macabre ritual that occurs on the last Sunday of each month. At exactly ten o'clock in the morning, a woman shrouded in a black velvet cloak descends from her carriage to place a single rose on an unmarked grave... -
Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAfter a supernatural showdown with a serial killer, Evie O'Neill has outed herself as a Diviner. Now that the world knows of her ability to "read" objects, and therefore, read the past, she has become a media darling, earning the title, "America's Sweetheart Seer." But not everyone is so accepting of the Diviners' abilities.. -
The Chosen Knights by Mary Ting
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen teens go missing in Hawaii, a group of demon-hunters—half human and half angel—disguised as high school students, must leave Crossroads, the place where they reside. In a race against time, they uncover the mystery connecting the missing teens, which dates back to the era of the Knights Templar... -
Beyond The Grave by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAt the request of Lady Harcourt, Charlie and Lincoln begin searching for her missing stepson. Still recovering from her ordeal at the hands of a diabolical villain, Charlie is supposed to be resting. But resting is dull, so she throws herself into the task at hand, much to Lincoln's frustration. The search leads them down a dark path littered with family secrets and titillating scandal... -
Pillage & Plague by Demitria Lunetta, Marley Lynn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTurns out-I'm a stone-cold killer. And I'm not sure I like it.Last school term I figured out I was a dragon shifter. And then I killed a bunch of monsters. It was to save my friends...but also I kinda liked it. Or my dragon did. Now, it's summer term at Mount Olympus Academy...Categorized as:
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Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 3 by Gail Carriger
Condemned by society and her werewolf husband due to a pregnancy she cannot explain, Alexia Maccon - preternatural, tea aficionado - seeks an explanation for this "infant inconvenience" so as to cleanse her sullied reputation and prove her fool of a husband wrong...Categorized as:
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The Spy Master's Scheme by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWith knowledge of magic becoming more widespread in London, magicians find themselves highly sought after. Consumers want to buy their wares and so seek out magicians among their acquaintance. India’s rare magic is in demand from Matt’s family, the Collector’s Club, and other magicians who want her to extend their magic.But it’s wise to be wary of the attention... -
Closer to the Heart by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMags was a Herald of Valdemar. But he had once lived the brutal life of a child slave. When he was Chosen by his Companion Dallen, his young life was saved, and he slowly adjusted to being well fed, educated, and treasured as a trainee in the Herald's Collegium at Haven. Singled out by the King's Own Herald, Mags would thrive in his secret training as a spy... -
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The Medici Manuscript by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOne book can change your life.Finding an old manuscript in the attic has always been a fantasy of Sylvia’s. She just never expected the fantasy to come true, or for it to lead her to answers about her mysterious family.The silver clasps binding the pages contain rare magic – the same magic that might run through Sylvia’s veins... -
Winds of Fury by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsValdemar is once again in peril, threatened by Ancar of Hardorn, who has long sought to seize control of the kingdom by any means at his command... -
The Earl & the Fairy, Vol. 1 by Mizue Tani
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsLydia Carlton is a fairy doctor, one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world... -
The Cheater's Game by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe arrival of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in London brings trouble. When the sharpshooter who beats Willie at poker is murdered, Matt and India investigate. Willie is convinced the victim cheated, but no one knows how until India discovers his secret - he was a paper magician.When their list of suspects grows to include a member of the mysterious magic Collector's Club, they uncover a spy... -
Winds of Change by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn The Mage Winds trilogy, which began with the best-selling novel, Winds of Fate , author Mercedes Lackey continues the epic that started with her first published book, Arrows of the Queen introduced readers to the remarkable land of Valdemar, the kingdom protected by its Heralds--men and women gifted with extraordinary mind powers--aided and served by their mysterious Companions--horselike... -
The Ink Master's Silence by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIt should be a happy time for India and Matt, but forces beyond their control conspire to ruin their future. A distraction from their troubles comes in the form of murder.When the editor of The Weekly Gazette is killed, controversial journalist and ink magician Oscar Barratt asks India and Matt to investigate... -
Daughter of Earth and Sky by Kaitlin Bevis
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome vows can never be broken, especially with you've recently found out you're a goddess. In the flick of a eyelash Persephone has gone from being a high school junior in Athens, Georgia to the wife of Hades, god of the Underworld. Under his platonic protection, she's waiting for springtime, when Boreas, the sinister god of winter, will stop stalking her...Categorized as:
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Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsOne thousand years ago, a wish was made, and a sword of rage and lightning was forged. . The Godslayer. A weapon powerful enough to seal away the formidable demon Hakaimono. Now he has broken free . . -
The Kidnapper's Accomplice by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTo investigate the source of gossip about Cyclops, Willie does the unthinkable – she dons a dress. However her plan goes awry when she’s kidnapped by a disgruntled magician with the power to detonate gunpowder at will. The magician forces India and Matt to race all over London in the hunt for her before the bombs go off... -
The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsLibrarian-spy Irene and her apprentice Kai are back in the second in this “dazzling”* book-filled fantasy series from the author of The Invisible Library. The written word is mightier than the sword—most of the time.. -
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Revelle by Lyssa Mia Smith
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsInspired by Moulin Rouge! and set on an island in a magical version of Prohibition-era New York, Revelle is a breathtaking YA stand-alone fantasy full of dazzling magic, romance, and mystery from debut author Lyssa Mia Smith.On the island of Charmant, magic flows like bootlegged champagne, and fantasies can be bought for the price of a gemstone... -
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsIn her New York Times bestselling and Morris Award-winning debut, Rachel Hartman introduces mathematical dragons in an alternative-medieval world to fantasy and science-fiction readers of all ages. Eragon -author Christopher Paolini calls them, "Some of the most interesting dragons I've read in fantasy... -
The Raven Ring by Patricia C. Wrede
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe world of Lyra is the world of two moons which humans share with the folk of magic: the silvery people of the ancient Shee, the elusive forest-dwelling Wyrd, and the dread Shadow Born, whose evil seeps into men's hearts and the shadows of the world.In this Lyra adventure, a proud young mountain woman must leave her stronghold to travel to the city and accomplish a bitter task...Categorized as:
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The Craving by L.J. Smith, Julie Plec
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBlood brothers . . . After his brother, Damon Salvatore, betrays him in New Orleans, Stefan starts over in Manhattan. Vowing never to harm another human, he roams the streets, trying to disappear into the city’s chaos. But just when he thinks he’s left his past behind, Stefan discovers that he can never escape his brother... -
Grave Expectations by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsCharlie’s life is perfect. She has everything her heart desires. Until it all goes horribly wrong. Charlie and Lincoln return to London to find two supernaturals have been murdered, and Charlie might be next. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the man who adopted her has escaped from prison, and the committee members have just learned some news that infuriates them... -
Stad van Schepen by Mary Hoffman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIsabel was rushing to her next lesson when she nearly tripped over the little ped pouch. She picked it up, fascinated; it looked like a prop from a school play. It definitely did have something inside and she couldn't resist opening the string to see what it was.Until she finds the mysterious little bag that seems to be from another time and place, Isabel is anything but extraordinary... -
Foundation by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMags had been working at the Pieters’s mine, slaving in the dark, cold seams, looking for sparklies, for as long as he could remember. The children who worked the mine were orphans, kids who had been abandoned, who had lost their parents, or were generally unwanted. But Mags was different. Mags was “Bad Blood,” because his parents were bandits who had been killed in a raid by the Royal Guard... -
Splinters of Scarlet by Emily Bain Murphy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA YA historical fantasy set in nineteenth-century Denmark, where secrets can kill and magic is a deadly gift.For Marit Olsen, magic is all about strategy: it flows freely through her blood, but every use leaves behind a deadly, ice-like build-up within her veins called the Firn... -
The Confectioner's Guild by Claire Luana
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA magic cupcake. A culinary killer. The perfect recipe for murder. Wren knew her sweet treats could work wonders, but she never knew they could work magic. She barely has time to wrap her head around the stunning revelation when the head of the prestigious Confectioner’s Guild falls down dead before her. Poisoned by her cupcake... -
New England Witch Chronicles by Chelsea Luna
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNEW ENGLAND WITCH CHRONICLES is the first book in the four-book bestselling young adult series. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were an embarrassing stain on America’s revered past... -
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The Moria Pearls by Rosalie Oaks
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA missing necklace, a murder, and an extra helping of plum pie... The magical Moria Pearls are hidden somewhere in Devon, and Miss Elinor Avely and the tiny vampire Miss Zooth are on the case – but a certain washed-up selkie prince is determined to find the powerful necklace before they do. Pearls aren’t diamonds, curse it, so Elinor’s secret gift for divining jewels cannot help this time... -
Swords & Stilettos by Kristin D. Van Risseghem
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsZoe Jabril needs to devise a kick-ass plan to save the world ASAP. Otherwise, Armageddon starts the day she turns eighteen—and if that happens, everything is going to hell. Literally... -
Throne of Serpents by Frost Kay
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe's the villain of her dreams and she’s the traitor of his nightmares.Wren’s world shattered the day Arrik became king and he broke every promise he’d made to her. Fueled by rage and betrayal, she must double-cross her husband to save the realm from war... -
Under Glass And Stone by A.N. Willis
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor five generations, Evelyn's family has lived in the same small brick house, shadowed by the mansion across the street. Her Nana filled her childhood with stories about Byrne House: tales of missing children, of lovers gone mad. The mansion loomed every night in her dreams... -
Roaring by Lindsey Duga
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsColt Clemmons is an agent in a specialized division within the Bureau of Investigation—one that hunts down not just mobsters, but also monsters. For reasons that are kept top secret, Colt is the only person who can resist a siren's voice. But he's never had a chance to test this ability. The last siren left in the world mysteriously disappeared years ago... -
The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen Johnson
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRory and her friends are reeling from a series of sudden and tragic events. While racked with grief, Rory tries to determine if she acted in time to save a member of the squad. If she did, how do you find a ghost? Also, Rory’s classmate Charlotte has been kidnapped by Jane and her nefarious organization...
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