Recommendations based on Scent of Magicby Maria V. Snyder

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  1. Touch of Power

    by Maria V. Snyder
    Avry, a healer, is the only one who can save the dying prince, but healing is a death sentence. She must choose between saving him and risking her life.

    Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan absorbs their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Taste of Darkness

    by Maria V. Snyder
    Yelena and Valek must navigate political intrigue and danger to save their kingdom from a deadly plague.

    She's fought death and won. But how can she fight her fears? Avry knows hardship and trouble. She fought the plague and survived. She took on King Tohon and defeated him. But now her heart-mate, ... (Goodreads)

  3. Shadow Study

    by Maria V. Snyder
    Yelena, a powerful magician, must navigate political intrigue and personal demons to uncover a dangerous conspiracy.

    Librarian's Note: This is an alternate-cover edition for , ISBN 9780778317401, Once, only her own life hung in the balance… When Yelena was a poison taster, her life was simpler. She survived to ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Merchant's Daughter

    by Melanie Dickerson
    A retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" set in medieval times, where a merchant's daughter falls in love with a scarred lord.

    An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and ... (Goodreads)

  5. Short-Straw Bride

    by Karen Witemeyer
    When Meredith Hayes is forced to marry a stranger, she discovers that he is not what he seems and must learn to trust him to save her family's ranch.

    No one steps on Archer land. Not if they value their life. But when Meredith Hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the Archer brothers off their ranch, a twelve-year-old debt compels her to take the ... (Goodreads)

  6. Obsidian

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    A teenage girl discovers her true identity in a world of magical powers and ancient secrets.

    Starting over sucks. When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring… until I spotted my ... (Goodreads)

  7. Unravel Me

    by Tahereh Mafi
    A paranormal romance featuring a dangerous and forbidden love between a mortal and immortal.

    The thrilling second installment in New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me series. It should have taken Juliette a single touch to kill Warner. But his mysterious immunity to her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Blue Lily, Lily Blue

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A magical journey to save a lost kingdom and find one's true identity.

    The third installment in the all-new series from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater! Blue Sargent has found things. For the first time in her life, she has friends she can ... (Goodreads)

  9. Days of Blood & Starlight

    by Laini Taylor
    After a devastating invasion, a young woman must find the strength to fight for her people and reclaim her home.

    Karou has left Earth for the land of the chimaera and seraphim , Eretz, where the chimaera have been defeated by the seraphim. She has begun the job taken up by her adopted father Brimstone: the art ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Last Sacrifice

    by Richelle Mead
    A teenage girl must battle to protect her kingdom and save her loved ones from a powerful enemy.

    The novel begins with Rose in her prison cell contemplating the charges brought against her and occasionally using the bond to slip into Lissa's mind to view goings-on at Court. During Queen ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Nixie's Song

    by Tony DiTerlizzi
    Two siblings must rescue their kidnapped mother from the clutches of a dangerous faerie queen.

    The Spiderwick Chronicles leave the old-fashioned charm of New England far behind and head south for some fiendish faerie fun in the hot Florida sun. Eleven-year-old Nicholas Vargas only thinks his ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. First Year

    by Rachel E. Carter
    Orphaned mage Ryiah enters the Academy to become a mage, but finds herself in a cutthroat competition against her fellow students.

    Magic. Romance. Rivals., Perfect for fans of, Throne of Glass, Falling Kingdoms,, and Tamora Pierce., Before the age of seventeen, the young men and women of Jerar are given a choice —pursue a trade ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. City of Lost Souls

    by Cassandra Clare
    A group of friends must protect the world from a powerful demon in a race against time.

    The book opens with Simon returning home, where he finds out that there are a lot of symbols that form a barrier so he can't enter the house. He speaks to his mother, only to feel more rejected when ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Attachments

    by Rainbow Rowell
    A budding online romance between two co-workers, hindered by an unlikely obstacle.

    "Hi, I'm the guy who reads your e-mail, and also, I love you..." Beth Fremont and Jennifer Scribner-Snyder know that somebody is monitoring their work e-mail. (Everybody in the newsroom knows. It's ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Raven Boys

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    Four friends on a supernatural quest to find a magical Welsh king.

    The Raven Cycle follows the story of Blue Sargent, Richard Gansey III, Adam Parrish, Ronan Lynch, and Noah Czerny as they attempt to find the sleeping Welsh King Owain Glendower who is buried on the ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Jewel

    by Amy Ewing
    In a dystopian society, a young girl is taken from her impoverished life to become a surrogate for the wealthy elite.

    New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing delivers a dark and riveting tale that "will have fans of Oliver’s Delirium , Cass’s The Selection , and DeStefano’s Wither breathless.”* The Jewel has ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Winter Witch

    by Paula Brackston
    A young witch struggles to control her powers and find love in a small Welsh village during the 19th century.

    Fledgling witch Morgana must defend her love, her home, and her life in this enthralling tale perfect for fans of, Discovery of Witches, In her small early nineteenth century Welsh town, there is no ... (Goodreads)

  18. A Game of Thrones: The Book of Ice and Fire RPG rulebook

    by Simone Cooper
    A comprehensive guide to playing the role-playing game based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series.

    This Tri-Stat System roleplaying game (RPG) rulebook brings the characters and concepts from George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones - the first book in the author's epic A Song of Ice and Fire ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Promise

    by Jessica Sorensen
    A young woman struggles to keep a promise to her dying mother, while navigating the complexities of love and family secrets.

    My name is Gemma Lucas and my life's a mess. Alex is gone, my dad's trapped in his own mind, and my mom's working for the dark side. Not to mention Nicholas refuses to quit haunting me. The world has ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. A Murder in Time

    by Julie McElwain
    FBI agent Kendra Donovan time travels to 1815 England and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation.

    When brilliant FBI agent Kendra Donovan stumbles back in time and finds herself in a 19th century English castle under threat from a vicious serial killer, she scrambles to solve the case before it ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Nature of Jade

    by Deb Caletti
    Jade struggles with anxiety until she meets a boy who helps her see the world in a new light.

    I am not my illness. "Girl with Anxiety," "Trauma of the Week" - no. I hate stuff like that. Everyone, everyone has their issue. But the one thing my illness did make me realise is how necessary it ... (Goodreads)

  22. Split Second

    by Kasie West
    Teenager Addie can see into the future, but when she sees a boy's death, she has only one week to change his fate.

    Kasie West delivers nail-biting suspense and heart-pounding romance in the thrilling sequel to Pivot Point . Addie has always been able to see the future when faced with a choice, but that doesn't ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Girls Made of Snow and Glass

    by Melissa Bashardoust
    A retelling of Snow White, where a young queen and her stepdaughter struggle to break free from societal expectations and find their own paths.

    Melissa Bashardoust’s acclaimed debut novel, Girls Made of Snow and Glass, is “Snow White as it’s never been told before...a feminist fantasy fairy tale not to be missed” (,BookPage,)! “Utterly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Darkstalker

    by Tui T. Sutherland
    A dragon prince with the power to shape-shift faces a difficult choice between his family and his own desires.

    The first-ever special edition of the, New York Times, bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to the origin of Pyrrhia's most dangerous dragon: Darkstalker. Three dragons. One ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Grin and Beard It

    by Penny Reid
    A Hollywood actress falls for a small-town park ranger with a majestic beard. Can they overcome their differences and make it work?

    NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, & USA TODAY bestselling series Sienna Diaz is everyone’s favorite “fat” funny lady. The movie studio executives can’t explain it, but her films are out-grossing ... (Goodreads)

  26. Trial by Fire

    by Josephine Angelini
    A girl with a rare genetic condition is accused of murder and put on trial. She must prove her innocence and uncover the truth.

    "A Must Read Romance. This is one of the best books I've read this year. It has everything a book should have: action, adventure, violence, a butt-kicking heroine and one hot hero." — USA Today This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Storm and Fury

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    Trinity, a half-angel, half-gargoyle, must protect her ward against demons while navigating her own forbidden desires.

    "Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of your heart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more."— ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Rogue

    by Julie Kagawa
    A young girl is forced to become an assassin for a secret organization, but she begins to question their motives and her own morality.

    Dragons hide and loyalties break in book 2 of the groundbreaking modern fantasy series from Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Fey novels. Deserter. Traitor. ROGUE. Ember ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Destined

    by Aprilynne Pike
    Laurel discovers she is a faerie and must choose between her human life and her destiny in the faerie world.

    The book picks up immediately where Illusions left off; Tamani, Shar and Chelsea are standing around Yuki, who is imprisoned in a circle of salt. Yuki tells Tamani that she had wanted to come clean ... (Wikipedia)

  30. The Lost Prince

    by Julie Kagawa
    Ethan Chase, a human with the ability to see faeries, embarks on a dangerous journey to save his kidnapped nephew and the entire faerie realm.

    From the limitless imagination of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kagawa, The Iron Fey series continues. Don’t look at Them. Never let Them know you can see Them. That is Ethan ... (Barnes & Noble)