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Blood Song
by Anthony Ryan
A narrative of a young man's rise to fame and power, and the battles he must face.
“The Sixth Order wields the sword of justice and smites the enemies of the Faith and the Realm.” Vaelin Al Sorna was only a child of ten when his father left him at the iron gate of the Sixth Order. ... (Goodreads)
When Beauty Tamed the Beast
by Eloisa James
A witty and charming retelling of the classic fairytale, Beauty and the Beast, set in Regency England.
“Eloisa James’s writing is absolutely exquisite.”,—,New York Times, bestselling author Teresa Medeiros “Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than a new novel by Eloisa James.” —,New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Bone Season
by Samantha Shannon
An epic fantasy about a group of resistance fighters fighting against a powerful, oppressive regime.
The year is 2059. Nineteen-year-old Paige Mahoney is working in the criminal underworld of Scion London, based at Seven Dials, employed by a man named Jaxon Hall. Her job: to scout for information by ... (Wikipedia)
Magic Breaks
by Ilona Andrews
Kate Daniels, a mercenary with magical powers, faces her toughest challenge yet as she battles gods and monsters to save Atlanta.
No matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same: if there’s trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it… As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, ... (Goodreads)
Red Rising
by Pierce Brown
An oppressed society's revolution against their oppressive overlords, led by a young man with a hidden destiny.
It has been seven hundred years since mankind colonized other planets. The powerful ruling class of humans has installed a rigid, color-based social hierarchy where the physically superior Golds at ... (Wikipedia)
The Duke Is Mine
by Eloisa James
A historical romance novel about a woman who must convince a duke to marry her in order to secure her inheritance.
Destiny will be decided between the sheets in this all-new tale of, The Princess and the Pea., For Olivia Lytton, betrothal to the Duke of Canterwick—hardly a Prince Charming—feels more like a curse ... (Goodreads)
Shadowfever
by Karen Marie Moning
A thrilling journey of self-discovery as an ancient evil is unleashed upon the world.
“Evil is a completely different creature, Mac. Evil is bad that believes it’s good.” — MacKayla Lane was just a child when she and her sister, Alina, were given up for adoption and banished from ... (Goodreads)
Grimspace
by Ann Aguirre
Jax, a jumper, is recruited for a dangerous mission to navigate grimspace, but her past and secrets threaten the success of the mission.
As the carrier of a rare gene, Sirantha Jax has the ability to jump ships through grimspace-a talent which makes her a highly prized navigator for the Corp. Then a crash landing kills everyone on ... (Goodreads)
Omens
by Kelley Armstrong
A small town is plagued by strange occurrences, and a young woman must uncover the truth before it's too late.
Twenty-four-year-old Olivia Taylor Jones has the perfect life. The only daughter of a wealthy, prominent Chicago family, she has an Ivy League education, pursues volunteerism and philanthropy, and is ... (Goodreads)
Steelheart
by Brandon Sanderson
Epic battle between powerful superheroes and ruthless villains, with a twist.
Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. But Epics are no friend of man. With ... (Goodreads)
This Song Will Save Your Life
by Leila Sales
A teenage girl discovers her passion for music and finds a place to belong.
Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski’s strong suit. All throughout her life, she’s been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity ... (Goodreads)
The Circle
by Dave Eggers
A cautionary tale of a powerful tech company that blurs the boundaries between privacy and surveillance.
Mae Holland, a recent college graduate, lands a job at The Circle, a powerful technology company run by the "Three Wise Men"—Tom Stenton, a ruthless businessman; Eamon Bailey, a likeable public ... (Wikipedia)
Shades of Milk and Honey
by Mary Robinette Kowal
A romantic tale set in a world where magic is commonplace, following the life of a talented artist and her search for love.
The fantasy novel you’ve always wished Jane Austen had written Shades of Milk and Honey is exactly what we could expect from Jane Austen if she had been a fantasy writer: Pride and Prejudice meets ... (Goodreads)
The Queen of the Tearling
by Erika Johansen
Kelsea, a young queen, must navigate political intrigue and dark magic to save her kingdom from invasion.
Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn must defeat the powers of the Red Queen, who is out to destroy her. She must journey to the royal castle to claim her throne, and is accompanied only by the loyal ... (Wikipedia)
Any Duchess Will Do
by Tessa Dare
A barmaid is chosen to be transformed into a duchess by a wealthy duke, but she has her own plans.
What’s a duke to do, when the girl who’s perfectly wrong becomes the woman he can’t live without? Griffin York, the Duke of Halford, has no desire to wed this season—or any season—but his diabolical ... (Goodreads)
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)
Revenger
by Alastair Reynolds
Two sisters become space pirates to seek revenge and fortune in a dangerous universe filled with ancient technology and deadly enemies.
The galaxy has seen great empires rise and fall. Planets have shattered and been remade. Amongst the ruins of alien civilizations, building our own from the rubble, humanity still thrives. And there ... (Goodreads)
The 5th Wave
by Rick Yancey
A teenage girl struggles to survive in a world overtaken by alien invaders.
After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the un lucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one. Now, it's the ... (Goodreads)
These Broken Stars
by Amie Kaufman
Two star-crossed lovers, a wealthy heiress and a poor soldier, crash land on an unknown planet and must work together to survive.
It's a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver ... (Goodreads)
The Girl with All the Gifts
by M.R. Carey
A post-apocalyptic world where a young girl holds the key to humanity's survival.
Twenty years ago humanity was infected by a variant of the fungus native to South America called Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, which led to the Breakdown - the end of civilization as it was before. ... (Wikipedia)
Diamond Fire
by Ilona Andrews
A novella in the Hidden Legacy series, where Catalina Baylor investigates a jewelry heist and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.
Nevada Frida Baylor and Connor Ander Rogan cordially invite you to join their wedding celebration. Summoning, weather manipulation, and other magical activities strictly forbidden. Catalina Baylor is ... (Barnes & Noble)
City of Miracles
by Robert Jackson Bennett
A former soldier embarks on a quest for justice, unearthing secrets of a mystical city.
Revenge. It's something Sigrud je Harkvaldsson is very, very good at. Maybe the only thing. So when he learns that his oldest friend and ally, former Prime Minister Shara Komayd, has been ... (Goodreads)
Gunmetal Magic
by Ilona Andrews
A shapeshifter detective navigates a dangerous world of magic and politics to solve a murder case.
Some people have everything figured out—Andrea Nash is not one of those people. After being kicked out of the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, Andrea’s whole existence is in shambles. All she ... (Goodreads)
War for the Oaks
by Emma Bull
A fairy tale of music, magic, and a young woman's journey of self-discovery.
Acclaimed by critics and readers on its first publication in 1987, winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel, Emma Bull's War for the Oaks is one of the novels that has defined modern urban ... (Goodreads)
Golden Son
by Pierce Brown
A young man's struggle to win freedom and power on a distant planet.
Darrow, now one of the Peerless Scarred and in the service of his enemy, Nero au Augustus, is poised to gain control of his own fleet of warships, which he knows will be useful to the Sons of Ares ... (Wikipedia)
Cordelia's Honor
by Lois McMaster Bujold
Cordelia Naismith, a Betan survey captain, and Aral Vorkosigan, a Barrayaran lord, fall in love amidst political turmoil and war.
Cordelia Naismith, the captain of a Betan Astronomical Survey ship, is exploring a newly discovered planet when her base camp is attacked. While investigating, she is surprised by a soldier, hits her ... (Wikipedia)
Captain Vorpatril's Alliance
by Lois McMaster Bujold
An action-packed adventure of a career soldier who is reluctantly caught in a web of political intrigue.
During a stay in the planet Komarr, Captain Ivan Vorpatril is recruited by Byerly Vorrutyer, an undercover agent of Imperial Security, to find out the identity of a young woman named Tej, connected ... (Wikipedia)
Six Characters in Search of an Author
by Luigi Pirandello
A play exploring illusion and reality, as six characters search for a playwright to tell their story.
An acting company prepares to rehearse the play Mixing it Up by Luigi Pirandello. As the rehearsal is about to begin, they are unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of six strange people. The ... (Wikipedia)
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
by Sarah MacLean
A young woman decides to break societal norms and pursue a notorious rake, leading to unexpected love and scandal.
A lady does not smoke cheroot. She does not ride astride. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never gambles at a gentlemen's club. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has ... (Goodreads)
Cruel Beauty
by Rosamund Hodge
A young woman's battle of wits with a powerful, wicked fairy tale villain.
If you’re excited about the upcoming Disney film Beauty and the Beast , starring Emma Watson, don’t miss Cruel Beauty . The romance of, Beauty and the Beast, meets the adventure of, Graceling, in ... (Barnes & Noble)
