Recommendations based on Storm Risingby Mercedes Lackey

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  1. Storm Warning

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A young woman with magical abilities must navigate a dangerous political landscape to save her kingdom from a powerful enemy.

    When Storm Warning begins, Emperor Charliss, the Eastern Emperor (first mentioned in, Winds of Fury, ) knows he is dying and must name a successor. Grand Duke Tremane, a Commander in the Army, is ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Storm Breaking

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A young woman discovers her magical heritage and must use it to save her kingdom from an ancient evil.

    As Storm Breaking opens, the western allies, led by Karal, Karsite Sunpriest and delegate to the Valdemaran Court, and the Adepts Firesong and An'desha, have traveled deep into the Dorisha Plains to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Winds of Fury

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A powerful mage and his allies battle an ancient evil, to protect the kingdom from destruction.

    The evil Prince Ancar of Hardorn, while experimenting with magic, accidentally draws the equally evil man-cat Mornelithe Falconsbane from his prison in the Void. Meanwhile, Heralds Elspeth and Skif ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Cold Fire

    by Tamora Pierce
    A young girl with magical powers must navigate a world of political intrigue and danger to save her kingdom.

    As part of their travels, Daja and Frostpine are staying with some friends of Frostpine's from his days of studies as a Goldsmith, the Bancanor family. While they are staying there, Daja realized ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Seeress of Kell

    by David Eddings
    Epic fantasy adventure of a young woman on a quest to save her kingdom.

    Now in the final stages of their quest for his son, Garion and his companions travel to Kell to consult the only undamaged copy of the Malloreon Gospels. For centuries the Seers have guarded this ... (Goodreads)

  6. A Wizard Abroad

    by Diane Duane
    Nita and Kit travel to Ireland to help a young wizard, but find themselves caught up in a battle against ancient evil.

    To give Nita a vacation from magic–and to separate her from Kit, her partner in wizardry--Nita's parents pack her off for a monthlong stay with her eccentric aunt in Ireland. But the Old World is ... (Goodreads)

  7. Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide

    by Michelle Rowen
    A comprehensive guide to the world of Vampire Academy, including character profiles, behind-the-scenes information, and exclusive content.

    Prepare to be Tested. The story that kicked off the international #1 bestselling, Vampire Academy, series is NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE. Read it Before it Hits Theaters February 14th, 2014! The ... (Goodreads)

  8. Breathe

    by Sarah Crossan
    A story of two sisters, one with cystic fibrosis, navigating life and love while facing the reality of a limited lifespan.

    The world has no air. Ever since the Switch, when the oxygen levels plummeted and most of humanity died, the survivors have been protected in a glass dome full of manufactured air. If you want to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Once Bitten, Twice Shy

    by Jennifer Rardin
    Jaz Parks, CIA assassin, is sent on a mission to kill a vampire. But things get complicated when she falls for him.

    I'm Jaz Parks. My boss is Vayl, born in Romania in 1744. Died there too, at the hand of his vampire wife, Liliana. But that's ancient history. For the moment Vayl works for the C.I.A. doing what he ... (Goodreads)

  10. Fading Echoes

    by Erin Hunter
    The clans of cats are in turmoil as a new prophecy emerges, and a young apprentice must navigate the dangers of loyalty and power.

    After the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come on Dove's gentle wing. Three ThunderClan cats, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw, are prophesied to hold the power of the stars in ... (Goodreads)

  11. Outcast

    by Erin Hunter
    A young cat is banished from his clan and must navigate the dangers of the wild alone.

    There will be three, Kin of your kin.... Who hold the Power of the stars In their paws. A secret prophecy shapes the lives of Firestar's grandchildren, but only one of the three knows about it. ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Song of the Lioness Quartet

    by Tamora Pierce
    Alanna disguises herself as a boy to become a knight, facing challenges and discovering her true identity.

    Noblewoman Alanna of Trebond , disguised as the boy "Alan", exchanges places with her twin brother Thom, to go to the royal palace in the city of Corus to train for knighthood, while Thom studies ... (Wikipedia)

  13. The Elvenbane

    by Andre Norton
    Half-elven Shana fights for her freedom and her people's against the oppressive elven lords. Magic, dragons, and adventure abound.

    Two masters of epic fantasy have combined in this brilliant collaboration to create a rousing tale of the sort that becomes an instant favorite. This is the story of Shana, a halfbreed born of the ... (Goodreads)

  14. Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber

    by L.A. Meyer
    A young girl's thrilling journey across the high seas, encountering danger and adventure.

    After leaving Lawson Peabody, a boarding school in Boston , Jacky joins the whaling ship, the Pequod , as a companion to the Captain's wife, a teacher for the Captain's son, and as the cook's helper. ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Damia's Children

    by Anne McCaffrey
    The telepathic Rowan family faces new challenges as their children inherit their powers and must navigate a dangerous universe.

    Humanity has found a new ally in their ongoing war against the Beetle Hive, a tenacious species called the Mrdini . In order to better understand each other, some humans and 'Dinis are raised ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Summoner

    by Gail Z. Martin
    A skilled assassin and sorcerer is hired to protect a kingdom from dark forces, but must confront his own troubled past.

    The comfortable world of Martris Drayke, second son of King Bricen of Margolan, is shattered when his older half-brother, Jared, and Jared's dark mage, Foor Arontala, kill the king and seize the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Starlight

    by Erin Hunter
    A young cat named Moth Flight must navigate the challenges of her clan and her own inner turmoil to become a medicine cat.

    The four Clans of warrior cats, ThunderClan , ShadowClan , RiverClan and WindClan , discover a lake which serves as their new home, replacing their old home which is destroyed by humans. The Clans ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Mercy Blade

    by Faith Hunter
    Vampire hunter Jane Yellowrock is hired to investigate a series of murders in New Orleans, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.

    Things are heating up in the Big Easy. Weres have announced their existence to the world, and revived the bitter tensions that run between them and their old enemies: vampires. As a trusted employee ... (Goodreads)

  19. Warprize

    by Elizabeth Vaughan
    A young princess is given as a warprize to a barbarian warlord, but finds love and strength in her new life.

    SHE MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN HER PEOPLE AND HER FREEDOM...,Xylara is the Daughter of the Warrior King, Xyron. With her father dead and her incompetent half-brother on the throne, the kingdom is in danger ... (Goodreads)

  20. Dark Melody

    by Christine Feehan
    A dark and sensual tale of a Carpathian hunter and his soulmate, a gifted musician. Together they must fight against evil forces threatening their love and their lives.

    They were masters of the darkness, searching through eternity for a mistress of the light... Lead guitarist of the Dark Troubadours, Dayan was renowned for his mesmerizing performances. His melodies ... (Goodreads)

  21. Daggerspell

    by Katharine Kerr
    A young girl seeks revenge for her family's murder, but discovers a destiny beyond vengeance. A tale of magic, love, and sacrifice.

    Events are listed here not in chronological order, but in the order they were originally presented in the novel. The sorcerer Nevyn sees an omen indicating that a person whose destiny is intertwined ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Shatterglass

    by Tamora Pierce
    A young glassmaker with a unique gift is hired to investigate a string of murders in a city plagued by corruption and prejudice.

    Trisana (Tris) Chandler meets Kethlun (Keth) Warder, a glass mage with a dangerous power: lightning. During their first meeting, he was unconsciously using his unknown ambient powers and accidentally ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Princess of Glass

    by Jessica Day George
    A retelling of Cinderella, where the princess must navigate a dangerous court and a mysterious suitor.

    Hoping to escape the troubles in her kingdom, Princess Poppy reluctantly agrees to take part in a royal exchange program, whereby young princes and princesses travel to each other's countries in the ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Dolphins of Pern

    by Anne McCaffrey
    The people of Pern turn to dolphins for help in their fight against Thread. A tale of friendship, loyalty, and survival.

    This novel follows, Dragonsdawn, and the short story The Dolphin's Bell (short story contained in, The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall, ) by discussing the present state (Ninth Pass) of the dolphins ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Freedom's Landing

    by Anne McCaffrey
    A group of humans, abducted by an alien race, must adapt to their new planet and work together to survive and escape their captors.

    Kristin Bjornsen lived a normal life, right up until the day the spaceships floated into view above Denver. As human slaves were herded into the maw of a massive vessel, Kristin realized her normal ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

    by Christopher Healy
    A band of misfit heroes must work together to defeat a tyrannical prince and save the kingdom.

    Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You’ve never heard of them, have you? These are the princes who saved Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, respectively, ... (Goodreads)

  27. Urban Shaman

    by C.E. Murphy
    Joanne Walker, a mechanic and a shaman, must navigate the supernatural world to save Seattle from an evil force.

    Joanne Walker has three days to learn to use her shamanic powers and save the world from the unleashed Wild Hunt. No worries. No pressure. Never mind the lack of sleep, the perplexing new talent for ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After

    by Julia Quinn
    A collection of second epilogues to the Bridgerton series, giving readers a glimpse into the happily ever afters of their favorite characters.

    ONCE UPON A TIME, A HISTORICAL ROMANCE AUTHOR CREATED A FAMILY… But not just any family. Eight brothers and sisters, assorted in-laws, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, (not to mention an ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Redemption of Althalus

    by David Eddings
    A thief is hired to steal a magical book, but ends up on a quest to save the world from an evil god.

    The story revolves around Althalus, a professional thief with a gift for storytelling and a reputation for uncanny luck. After numerous disasters (Althalus believes that luck has left him for good), ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Forest Born

    by Shannon Hale
    A young girl discovers her magical ability to communicate with trees and must navigate the dangerous politics of the forest.

    The book centres around Rinna (Rin), Razo's fifteen-year-old sister who still lives in the Forest with their large family (known as Agget-kin). At the beginning of the book, Rin feels wrong in ... (Wikipedia)