Fantasy Books

Book SynopsisBased upon the hit role-playing video game from award-winning developer BioWare! The Templar Order, once the sworn protectors of the Circle of Magi, are murdering and burning mages across the land. Seeking haven with the Grey Wardens, elf mage Valya joins a caravan to Weisshaupt, where she stumbles onto an ages-old secret diary from the infamous end of the Fourth Blight. Reading it, Valya falls into the tragic story of Isseya, another elven mage - a fierce Grey Warden and the lost-to-history twin sister of the hero Garahel, who sacrificed himself to end the Fourth Blight. Isseya once kept the now-extinct griffons, watching and caring for the trained mounts and their empathic warrior companions - a noble task. But her dreams of protecting Thedas from the ever-encroaching threat led to a perilous decision, and her name has been shrouded in secrecy ever since. Isseya's tale winds deep into Valya's heart, and now the fate of Thedas may just rest in her hands.

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Book SynopsisThe final volume in New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic heroic fantasy series, The Firemane Saga.AN ANCIENT DARKNESS LIES WAITINGWar has swept across Marquensas. Gwen, beloved wife of Declan Smith, was killed at Beran's Hill: hollow of heart, Declan swears to destroy the raiders, an ambition shared by Baron Daylon Dunmarch whose family was massacred as they fled the capital.Hava, whose gift for piracy has won her the name of Sea Demon', is closing in on the whereabouts of those who unleashed the murderous hordes.Her husband, Hatushaly, the last of the legendary Firemanes, seeks to control his magic and even travel among the filaments of energies that power all existence: the furies. Can he master them in time to combat the darkest threat the world of Garn has ever faced? And could that threat have come through the Rift?Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR QUEEN OF STORMS ‘This is a knockout.’Publisher’s Weekly PRAISE FOR KING OF ASHES ‘File under guilty pleasure’Guardian ‘Get in at the start of a master’s new series’Daily Sport ‘Epic scope…vivid imagination…a significant contribution to the growth of the field of fantasy’Washington Post

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Book SynopsisLawrence brings the Broken Empire series to its devastating conclusionThe path to the throne is broken only the broken can walk itThe world is cracked and time has run through, leaving us clutching at the end days. These are the days that have waited for us all our lives. These are my days. I will stand before the Hundred and they will listen. I will take the throne no matter who stands against me, living or dead, and if I must be the last emperor then I will make of it such an ending.This is where the wise man turns away. This is where the holy kneel and call on God. These are the last miles, my brothers. Don''t look to me to save you. Run if you have the wit. Pray if you have the soul. Stand your ground if courage is yours. But don''t follow me.Follow me, and I will break your heart.Trade ReviewPraise for Prince of Thorns: ‘Dark and relentless, Prince of Thorns will pull you under and drown you in story. A two-in-the-morning page turner. Absolutely stunning… jaw-dropping’ROBIN HOBB ‘Excellent – on a par with George R.R. Martin’CONN IGGULDEN ‘[A] morbidly gripping, gritty fantasy tale.’Publishers Weekly ‘Lawrence’s poetic prose is amazing, far and away the best of the modern fantasy authors’PETER V. BRETT

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Book SynopsisAn inter-connected romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. MaasAxil Moon broke my heart when I was fifteen and I've dreamed of getting revenge ever since. So when he becomes the king of all Wolven and summons me to compete for his hand in marriage in the deadly Queen Trials, I gladly accept. I want nothing more than to defeat the competition and leave him cold and alone when I slam the bedroom door in his face every night. Axil Moon will regret the day he thought he could discard me and get away with it.But the Axil I expect isn't the one waiting for me. This grown Axil is different from the teenage boy I loved. This Axil begs me to believe it was never his choice to leave me, and my heart is torn.Now I have to try and stay alive in order to see what could be between us, but all the while there is an enemy in our midst and war on our border that could overturn the world as I know it, and all I can do is fight to keep that world alive.The Forbidden Wolf King is book FOUR of FOUR in the Kings of Avalier series. It''s a full-length standalone fantasy romance about the Wolf King Axil Moon.

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Book SynopsisAn inter-connected romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. MaasI never should have taken that loan but my aunt needed meds I couldn't afford. Now I've been sold to slavery and the Nightfall Queen's guards have found out I'm not entirely human.I guess I'm lucky they didn't kill me.The next thing I hear is that the Elf King himself has bought me, and I'm to be transferred to his castle. It will take me five years to pay off the debt but I get to be his personal assistant. Personal assistant to the king. That can't be so bad, right?Oh how wrong I was.His council has tasked me with finding him a wife before they will fund his war against the Nightfall Queen. That part should be easy: he's rich, disgustingly handsome, and smart to boot. The problem? He's rejecting every high-born female I send his way.The more time we spend together, the more we realize I'm not just some half elf. There is a deep power that runs through my veins, one that makes me a target or his solution?I enter into a fake marriage with him so that he can get the council off his back and I can get some protection.That's a great idea, as long as I don't fall in love with him.Should be simple enoughThe Broken Elf King is book TWO of FOUR in the Kings of Avalier series. It''s a full-length standalone fantasy romance about the Elf King Raife Lightstone.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic, this book wholly enchanted me'' Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesEnter the world of the hidden folk - and discover the most whimsical, enchanting and heart-warming tale you''ll read this year, featuring the intrepid Emily Wilde. . .Emily Wilde is good at many things: she is the foremost expert on the study of faeries; she is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world''s first encylopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby But as Emily gets closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones - the most elusive of all faeries - she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: who is Wendell Bambleby, and what does he really want? To find the answer, she''ll have to unlock the greatest mystery of all - her own heart.''Forget dark academia: give me instead this kind of winter-sunshined, sharp-tongued and footnoted academia, full of field trips and grumpy romance'' Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light''A thoroughly charming academic fairy tale, complete with footnotes and a low-key grumpy romance'' Guardian''Enchanting in every sense of the word. . . This book is real magic'' H. G. Parry, author of The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep''A book so vividly, endlessly enchanting, so crisply assured, so rich and complete and wise and far-reaching in its worldbuilding that you''ll walk away half ensorcelled, sure Fawcett found Emily Wilde''s journal in some sea-stained trunk'' Melissa Albert''The ideal book to curl up with on a chilly winter''s evening. . . this book is an absolute delight.'' Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy''A charmingly whimsical delight. . . Five dazzling, gladdening stars'' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels''I enjoyed every word of this gorgeously written fairy tale featuring a grumpy heroine and an utterly charming love interest'' Isabel Ibañez, author of Woven In Moonlight

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Book Synopsis?? A Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Romance Retelling ??A deadly war. A stolen princess. A separation of mates. A secret unearthed. War has come to the Enchanted Vale.The forces of the Below have enacted their evil plan and both the Spring and Summer Realm are now under their influence. Will Autumn and Winter be next?Rosie and Dayton, High Prince of the Summer Realm, enter a deadly tournament to reclaim the Bow of Radiance and save Summer together. But can they keep fighting their growing feelings for each other?As the Realms fall prey to the Below's schemes, Rosie must take her place as the Princess of the Enchanted Vale and fated mate to three of the High Princes.The fight has only just begunThe fourth book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them.Spice ??:????????????Tropes ?:Fated Mates ??Forbidden Love ??Forced proximity ????

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Book Synopsis'A soaring coming-of-age novel.'- THE OBSERVER'Completely fierce, unmistakably feminist, and subversively funny. When Women Were Dragons brings the heat to misogyny with glorious imagination and talon-sharp prose.'- Bonnie Garmus, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRYIn a world where girls and women are taught to be quiet, the dragons inside them are about to be set free ...In this timely and timeless speculative novel, set in 1950s America, Kelly Barnhill exposes a world that wants to keep girls and women small - and examines what happens when they rise up.Alex Green is four years old when she first sees a dragon in her next-door neighbour's garden, in the spot where the old lady usually sits. The huge dragon, an astonished expression on its face, opens its wings and soars away across the rooftops.And Alex doesn't see the little old lady after that. No one mentions her. It'Trade ReviewIn this soaring coming-of-age novel, Alex brings up her younger cousin Beatrice, awakening to independence, feminism, and identity as she navigates Bea's urge to "dragon". Fans of modern feminist classics such as The Power will find much to admire here, for teenage readers and beyond. -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *Completely fierce, unmistakably feminist, and subversively funny. When Women Were Dragons brings the heat to misogyny with glorious imagination and talon-sharp prose. Check the skies tonight - you might just see your mother. * Bonnie Garmus, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY *In lesser hands the dragon metaphor would feel simplistic and general, but Barnhill uses it to imagine different ways of living, loving, and caring for each other. The result is a complex, heartfelt story about following your heart and opening your mind to new possibilities. This novel's magic goes far beyond the dragons. * Kirkus, starred review *Ferociously imagined and incandescent with feeling. This book is urgent and necessary, and as exhilarating as a ride on dragonback. * Lev Grossman, author of THE MAGICIANS trilogy *[...] it tells a great story of transformation and women becoming who they truly are meant to be, and how it affects those around them. * Web Times *

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Book SynopsisA sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings.As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien's mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien's process of writing and design. In addition to pictorial sketches, numerous maps follow the development of the Shire and the larger landscape of Middle-earth, while inscriptions in runes and Elvish script, and facsimile' leaves from the burned and blood-stained Book of Mazarbul, support Tolkien's pose as an editor' or translator' of ancient records.The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien collects these drawings, inscriptions, maps, and plans in one volume. More than 180 images are included, all of them printed in colour from high-quality scans and photographs. Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, two of the world's leading Tolkien scholars, have edited the book and provide an expert introduction and comments. Readers who have enjoyed The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, with which the book is uniform, will find much of interest also in The Art of The Lord of the Rings.Trade Review‘How, given little over half a century of work, did one man become the creative equivalent of a people?’THE GUARDIAN ‘Demanding to be compared with English mythologies… at times rises to the greatness of true myth’FINANCIAL TIMES ‘A creation of singular beauty… magnificent in its best moments’WASHINGTON POST

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Book Synopsis?? A Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Romance Retelling ??A curse that must be broken. A human longing for home. Four yearning fae princes.A villain in the shadows.Rosalina O'Connell has been exiled from the fae realm and sent back to Orca Cove, against her wishes. Betrayed by her own mate, Prince Keldarion of the Winter Realm. But nothing will stop her from returning to her true home.When Rosie manages to tap into the magic of Castletree, and make contact with Prince Ezryn of the Spring Realm, she begs him to rescue her.But when Rosie returns to the Enchanted Vale, she and the princes discover that there is a frost attacking the Autumn Realm. If Rosie can't figure out how to stop it, war will be declared in the Enchanted Vale.Can Rosie unearth the magic inside herself and save her princes and the Autumn realm?The second book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them.Spice ??:????????????Tropes ?:Fated Mates ??Forced proximity ?????Grumpy x sunshine ???Enemies to lovers ?????Why choose ??Reverse harem ????????????Enchanted Castle ??Awkward Sunshine FMC ??Touch her and die ??Autumn vibes ??Sword crossing ??Hot Villain ??

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Book Synopsis?? A Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Romance Retelling ??A woman reborn as fae. A new mate bond. A curse to break. A coming war.Since journeying to the fae realm, Rosalina O'Connell has discovered that she is the fated mate of both Prince Keldarion and Prince Farron. Rosie has also learned that she is half fae.When goblins attack Castletree, using steel from the Spring Realm, Rosie and the princes must travel to Spring to solve this deadly mystery.In the Spring realm, Prince Ezryn's brother is set on bringing the realm to ruin. To stop his brother's evil plan, Prince Ezryn, High Prince of Spring, must reclaim his birthright and break his curse.Could Rosie be Ezryn's salvation and the key to saving Spring?The third book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them.Spice ??:????????????Tropes ?:Fated Mates ??Forced proximity ?????Grumpy

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Book SynopsisCarissa Broadbent has been concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine years old. Since then, her stories have gotten (slightly) less depressing and (hopefully a lot?) more readable. Today, she writes novels that blend epic fantasy plots with a heaping dose of romance. She lives with her husband, her son, one very badly behaved rabbit and one perpetually sceptical cat in Rhode Island. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series, starting with The Serpent and the Wings of Night.

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Book SynopsisAn instant #1 New York Times Bestseller and a USA Today and Indie Bestseller!The Stormlight Archive saga continues in Rhythm of War, the eagerly awaited sequel to Brandon Sanderson''s #1 New York Times bestselling Oathbringer, from an epic fantasy writer at the top of his game.After forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move.Now, as new technological discoveries by Navani Kholin's scholars begin to change the face of the war, the enemy prepares a bold and dangerous operation. The arms race that follows will challenge the very core of the Radiant ideals, and potentially reveal the secrets of the ancient tower that was once the heart of their strength. At the same time that Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with his changing role within the Knights Radiant, his Windrunners face their own problem: As more and more deadly enemy Fused awaken to wage war, no more honorspren are willing to bond with humans to increase the number of Radiants. Adolin and Shallan must lead the coalition's envoy to the honorspren stronghold of Lasting Integrity and either convince the spren to join the cause against the evil god Odium, or personally face the storm of failure.Other Tor books by Brandon SandersonThe CosmereThe Stormlight Archive? The Way of Kings? Words of Radiance? Edgedancer (novella)? Oathbringer? Dawnshard (novella)? Rhythm of WarThe Mistborn SagaThe Original Trilogy? Mistborn? The Well of Ascension? The Hero of AgesWax and Wayne? The Alloy of Law? Shadows of Self? The Bands of Mourning? The Lost MetalOther Cosmere novels? Elantris? Warbreaker? Tress of the Emerald Sea? Yumi and the Nightmare Painter? The Sunlit ManCollection? Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere CollectionThe Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series? Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians? The Scrivener''s Bones? The Knights of Crystallia? The Shattered Lens? The Dark Talent? Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson)Other novels? The Rithmatist? Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds? The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval EnglandOther books by Brandon SandersonThe Reckoners? Steelheart? Firefight? CalamitySkyward? Skyward? Starsight? Cytonic? Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)? Defiant

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Book SynopsisA USA TODAY BESTSELLER Gothic historical and paranormal romance meet in this viral sensation about an orphaned English teacher's journey to a mysterious coastal town to claim her inheritance where she encounters a forbidden love, supernatural intrigue, and ancient evil as she is torn between two enigmatic menone alive, one from the pastnow with a never-before-seen epilogue. I might be evil personified, but you're the only one I'll ever be good to. August 1955: When Miss Darcy O'Sullivan, an orphaned English teacher from Boston, receives a letter finding out that her biological father passed away, she is surprised to find herself included in his will. There is only one condition. She must travel to Fairydale to attend his funeral. With the promise of a sizeable inheritance, Darcy decides to journey to the small coastal town that holds the secrets of her birth. But the moment she steps foot into Fairydale, things start to go amiss. There are odd rumors, odd deaths, and even odd menespecially brooding Caleb Halepart of the infamous Hale family. During the day, she falls deeper and deeper under Caleb's spell as he forces her to step out of her comfort zone and embrace her inner sensuality. But at night, it's another man who haunts her dreamsAmon d'Artan, a nobleman who lived two centuries ago. Amon is sweet and suave where Caleb is intense and dangerous. Soon, she finds herself embroiled in a web of lies, deceit, and inexplicable events that make her question her sanity. And when an ancient evil threatens the town and everything Darcy holds dear, she must make the ultimate choice. But will she survive it?

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the Broken Empire series, Lawrence takes his young anti-hero one step closer to his grand ambition.To reach greatness you must step on bodies, and many brothers lie trodden in my wake. I've walked from pawn to player and I'll win this game of ours, though the cost of it may drown the world in bloodThe land burns with the fires of a hundred battles as lords and petty kings fight for the Broken Empire. The long road to avenge the slaughter of his mother and brother has shown Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath the hidden hands behind this endless war. He saw the game and vowed to sweep the board. First though he must gather his own pieces, learn the rules of play, and discover how to break them.A six nation army, twenty thousand strong, marches toward Jorg''s gates, led by a champion beloved of the people. Every decent man prays this shining hero will unite the empire and heal its wounds. Every omen says he will. Every good king knows to bend the knee in the face of overwhelmTrade Review‘An excellent writer.’ George R.R. Martin ‘Dark and relentless, Prince of Thorns will pull you under and drown you in story. A two-in-the-morning page turner. Absolutely stunning… jaw-dropping’ROBIN HOBB ‘Excellent – on a par with George R.R. Martin’CONN IGGULDEN ‘[A] morbidly gripping, gritty fantasy tale.’Publishers Weekly ‘Lawrence’s poetic prose is amazing, far and away the best of the modern fantasy authors’PETER V. BRETT

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Book SynopsisDeluxe boxed gift set of pocket edition hardbacks featuring J.R.R. Tolkien's most popular works, which together tell the tale of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins and of the War of the Ring.When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old, these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness have sold more than 150 million copies around the world.This new boxed set, published to mark the 80th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit, offers readers a new opportunity to discover Tolkien's remarkable world of Middle-earth and to follow the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits' part in the epic quest for the Ring beginning with Bilbo's fateful visit from Gandalf and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom and Bilbo's departure to the Grey Havens.

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Book Synopsis'Lynette Noni is a marvelous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down' Sarah J Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe magical and exciting sequel to The Prison Healer from Australia's #1 YA author Lynette Noni.Kiva Meridan is a survivor.She survived not only Zalindov prison, but also the deadly Trial by Ordeal. Now Kiva's purpose goes beyond survival to vengeance. For the past ten years, her only goal has been to reunite with her family and destroy the people responsible for ruining their lives. But now that she has escaped Zalindov, her mission has become more complicated than ever.As Kiva settles into her new life in the capital, she discovers she wasn't the only one who suffered while she was in Zalindov-her siblings and their beliefs have changed too. Soon it's not just her enemies she's keeping secrets from, but her own family as well.Outside the city walls, tensions are brewing from the rebels, along with whispers of a growing threat from the northern kingdoms. Kiva's allegiances are more important than ever, but she's beginning to question where they truly lie. To survive this time, she'll have to navigate a complicated web of lies before both sides of the battle turn against her and she loses everything.*** PRAISE FOR LYNETTE NONI ***'Lynette Noni is a master at her craft' James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner'A very talented writer' Terry Brooks, author of The Sword of Shannara'Lynette Noni's compelling stories keep readers turning pages to the very end' Juliet Marillier, author of the Sevenwaters series'A masterful storyteller' Maria V. Snyder, author of the Poison Study series'When Lynette Noni opens the door to another world, don't hesitate: jump in and enjoy' Trudi Canavan, author of The Black Magician trilogyTrade Review*** PRAISE FOR LYNETTE NONI ***Lynette Noni is a marvelous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next! * Sarah J Maas, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author *Lynette Noni is a master at her craft. The Medoran Chronicles have richly developed characters, superb world-building that makes you feel like you're actually there, and stories that pack a punch, full of emotion and thrills. Highly recommended! * James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner *Lynette Noni is a very talented writer. Her books tell stories that draw you in and refuse to let go. Her characters are memorable and quick to surprise. I cannot wait to see what she will do next * Terry Brooks, author of The Sword of Shannara *Lynette Noni's compelling stories keep readers turning pages to the very end * Juliet Marillier, author, the Sevenwaters series *Lynette Noni is a masterful storyteller. Her characters steal into your heart and won't let go! * Maria V. Snyder, author, the Poison Study series *When Lynette Noni opens the door to another world, don't hesitate: jump in and enjoy * Trudi Canavan, author, The Black Magician trilogy *

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Book SynopsisGeralt the Witcher is on a mission to save Ciri in the third novel in the New York Times bestselling Witcher series that inspired the #1 most watched Netflix show of 2019 and the blockbuster Witcher video gamesTrade ReviewAn incredibly nuanced, well-articulated novel, imbued with a self-assured command of description and brimming with Eastern European folklore * Starburst *The Witcher series is something quite special * SF Book *

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Book SynopsisDungeons & Dragons hero Drizzt Do?Urden finds new friends and foes in the first book of the iconic Icewind Dale Trilogy.With his days in the Underdark far behind him, drow ranger Drizzt Do?Urden sets down roots in the windswept Ten-Towns of Icewind Dale. A cold and unforgiving place, Ten-Towns sits on the brink of a catastrophic war, threatened by the barbarian tribes of the north.It?s in the midst of battle that a young barbarian named Wulfgar is captured and made the ward of Bruenor, a grizzled dwarf leader and a companion to Drizzt. With Drizzt?s help, Wulfgar will grow from a feral child to a man with the heart of a dwarf, the instincts of a warrior, and the soul of a hero. But it will take even more than that to defeat the corrupt wizard who wields the demonic power of Crenshinibon?the fabled Crystal Shard.The Crystal Shard is the first book in the Icewind Dale Trilogy and the fourth book in the Legend of Drizzt series.

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Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN--featuring gorgeous, starry stenciled edges, beautiful case art under the book jacket, and exclusive bonus scenes--for the first time in print! Only available for a limited time and while supplies last.The Serpent & the Wings of Night meets Shadow and Bone in a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea.The brightest star needs the darkest night.Astraea is a prisoner of her own mind, the past sliding from her grasp like water. But she knows she must escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive and find her clouded memories once again. This quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark.B

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Book SynopsisDark and romantic YA fantasy for fans of Sarah J Maas - about the siren with a taste for royal blood and the prince who has sworn to destroy her.Trade ReviewThis book is full of adventure, flirtation, sass, betrayal, disguise, growth, duty, fate and a hint of pirate swashbuckling fun. I highly recommend this novel as an excellent adaptation of the Little Mermaid that has managed to become its own story in the process * Mythic Reader *To Kill a Kingdom is the The Little Mermaid of your nightmares... you should definitely add this one to your to read lists! Lira is an absolutely riot! * Beautiful Bookland *I really, really, loved this book. There's not enough books out there which go into the underwater-fantasy genre. To Kill a Kingdom fills that gap in the market. It's well written and the characters are simply brilliant * Life Has A Funny Way *I thoroughly enjoyed this book * Much Ado About Books *This was AWESOME. It's so rare to find well-developed second-world fantasy YA standalones - but this book managed to deliver a great story, three-dimensional characters and excellent world-building all within one single novel * Astolat Books *This is actually a harder review to write than I anticipated; I literally just want to write a page of "I love it, I love it, I love it" and squeal with excitement as I reminisce over this incredible book and suffer through my book hangover! I can't recommend To Kill A Kingdom highly enough; it certainly lives up to the expectation and can certainly rival incredible fantasy books such as those by Maas and Bardugo, and I can't wait to see what Christo writes in the future! * Snaily Can Fly *A glorious new book for your YA fantasy shelf * Library Looter *It has everything! Banter, sass, chemistry, pirates, adventure, action, a bitch queen mother, incredible world-building, consistent plot and pacing and awesome character arcs and progression. Ultimately, it is incredibly fun and entertaining. Just read it. * Emma's Chapter *Alexandra Christo's debut is much better than anything Maas has ever written. Definitely a book that I can see turning into a big hit with readers. * Mystic Reads *The world building is deft, and the spectacular ending is a happy one for Lira and Elian, but it will leave readers blissfully wanting more. * Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books *

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Book SynopsisWith this rich, masterfully written extravaganza of myth and magic, the internationally acclaimed author of THE FIONAVAR TAPESTRY trilogy has created an epic that will forever change the boundaries of fantasy fiction.Set in a beleaguered land caught in a web of tyranny, Tigana is the deeply moving story of a people struggling to be free. A people so cursed by the dark sorceries of the tyrant King Brandin that even the very name of their once beautiful land cannot be spoken or remembered.But not everyone has forgotten. A handful of men and women, driven by love, hope and pride, set in motion the dangerous quest for freedom and bring back to the world the lost brightness of an obliterated name: Tigana.Trade ReviewPraise for TIGANA: ‘Flair, glamour and unstudied romance’ Sunday Express ‘An enchanting, colourful fantasy adventure’ Time Out ‘A huge book, packed with action, I enjoyed it all’ The Times ‘[Tigana] is so perfect I don’t think I could bear it if Kay wrote a sequel’ Interzone ‘One of the best fantasy novels I have read’ Anne McCaffery ‘Kay shows why he’s the heir to Tolkien’s tradition’ Booklist ‘A richly sensuous fantasy world, full of evocative history, religions, folklore, local customs, and a magical rites…a bravura performance, nearly impossible to put down’ Kirkus Reviews Praise for Guy Gavriel Kay: ‘Kay has delievered such a magnificent conclusion – I can’t praise it enough. THE FIONAVAR TAPESTRY will be read and reread for many years to com’ Fantasy Review ‘Packed with action’ The Times ‘A brilliant and complex portrayal of good and evil’ Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisSecond in Feist & Wurts' wonderful epic trilogy one of the most successful fantasy collaborations of all timeTHE EMPIRE TRILOGY: BOOK IINobody knows how to play the Game of the Council better than Mara of the Acoma. But when you're surrounded by deadly rivals intent on toppling you at every turn, you need to be the best simply to surviveTrade Review‘A gripping tale’THE TIMES

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Book SynopsisThe University, a renowned bastion of knowledge, attracts the brightest minds to unravel the mysteries of enlightened sciences like artificing and alchemy. Yet deep below its bustling halls lies a complex and cavernous maze of abandoned rooms and ancient passageways - and in the heart of it all lives Auri.Formerly a student at the University, now Auri spends her days tending the world around her. She has learned that some mysteries are best left settled and safe. No longer fooled by the sharp rationality so treasured by the University, Auri sees beyond the surface of things, into subtle dangers and hidden names.At once joyous and haunting, THE SLOW REGARD OF SILENT THINGS is a rich, atmospheric and lyrical tale, featuring one of the most beloved characters from Rothfuss'' acclaimed fantasy series.Trade ReviewThe writing by Patrick Rothfuss is as exquisite as ever. The number of beautiful metaphors, the authenticity of Auri's voice and the emotions that the story evokes are as strong as we'd expect -- Marc Alpin * Fantasy Faction *The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a charming, if rather melancholic tale, that leaves the reader feeling rather sad that it has finished * SFF World *It is wonderfully written, the prose verging on poetic in places...There's a sense that Rothfuss has chosen every one of those words with great care and precision, using them to tell a story that's lyrical, heart-felt and unique * Starburst Magazine *This book is worth the excitement and frantic scrabbling of pages; it's worth waiting to get to know Auri that little bit better, to step further into her world and see how she survives. Anything Rothfuss-related is a must-read, whether it be an epic novel, a short story or a novella, and The Slow Regard of Silent Things is no exception. * Wondrous Reads *For those who have read The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear, this is an absolute must read. * The Bookbag *an incredibly rewarding read, for an avid reader it's like taking a reading holiday - the differences are a breath of fresh air. * SF Book *I really loved this story and It made me fall in love with Auri even more....it really is a very special book and It is one I am going to revisit again and again. * Sleepless Musings *

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Book SynopsisThis New York Times bestseller introduces Geralt the Witcher, who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in this first book in the award-winning series that inspired the hit Netflix showTrade ReviewLike a complicated magic spell, a Sapkowski novel is a hodge podge of fantasy, intellectual discouse and dry humour. Recommended * Time Magazine *Character interplay is complex, unsentimental and anchored in brutal shared history * SFX *Delightfully dry humour, mythology brimming with radical creatures and a group of interesting characters, The Last Wish is a great introduction to this universe * Fantasy Book Review *Sapkowski has a confident and rich voice which permeates the prose and remains post-translation. I'd recommend this to any fan of Heroic or Dark fiction * SF Book *One of the best and most interesting fantasy series I've ever read * Nerds of a Feather *Like Mieville and Gaiman, [Sapkowski] takes the old and makes it new . . . [a] fresh take on genre fantasy * Foundation *There's lots of imagination on show, the writing has a strong voice, and the Witcher is an entertaining character * Mark Lawrence *Refreshing and a lot of fun to read * Grimdark Magazine *Captivating, often nerve-wracking, and truthfully . . . rip-roaring fun * Fantasy Hive *

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Book SynopsisPrepare for the jaw-dropping finale of Sabaa Tahir''s belovedNew York Timesbestselling An Ember in the Ashes fantasy series, and discover: Who will survive the storm?Picking up just a few months afterA Reaper at the Gatesleft offThe long-imprisoned jinn are on the attack, wreaking bloody havoc in villages and cities alike. But for the Nightbringer, vengeance on his human foes is just the beginning.At his side, Commandant Keris Veturia declares herself Empress, and calls for the heads of any and all who defy her rule. At the top of the list? The Blood Shrike and her remaining family.Laia of Serra, now allied with the Blood Shrike, struggles to recover from the loss of the two people most important to her. Determined to stop the approaching apocalypse, she throws herself into the destruction of the Nightbringer. In the process, she awakens an ancient power that could lead her to victory or to an unimaginable doom.And deep in the Waiting Place, the Soul Catcher seeks only to forget the life and love he left behind. Yet doing so means ignoring the trail of murder left by the Nightbringer and his jinn. To uphold his oath and protect the human world from the supernatural, the Soul Catcher must look beyond the borders of his own land. He must take on a mission that could save or destroy all that he knows.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE EMBER QUARTET: ‘The writing is as smooth as silk and keeps one reading long after the lights should have been out’Robin Hobb, bestselling author of Assassin’s Apprentice ‘Sabaa Tahir shows us light in darkness, hope in a world of despair, and the human spirit reaching for greatness in difficult times’Brandon Sanderson, bestselling author of the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series ‘A harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human’Washington Post ‘Takes you into a world as bloody and ruthless as Game of Thrones, but there’s a tender and humane heart to these books, too’New York Times ‘An explosive, heartbreaking, epic debut that will keep you glued to the pages’Marie Lu, bestselling author of Legend ‘This book is dark, complex, vivid, and romantic—expect to be completely transported’MTV.com

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE SWEEPINGLY ROMANTIC NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER DIVINE RIVALS

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Book SynopsisThe long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive?the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson.Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare?and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium?s place has thrown everything into disarray.Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide?Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar.At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the mystery behind the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her involvement in the enslavement of the singer race and in the ancient Knights Radiant killing their spren. And Dalinar and Navani seek an edge against Odium?s champion that can be found only in the Spiritual Realm, where memory and possibility combine in chaos. The fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive ? The Way of Kings ? Words of Radiance ? Edgedancer (novella) ? Oathbringer ? Dawnshard (novella) ? Rhythm of War The Mistborn Saga The Original Trilogy ? Mistborn ? The Well of Ascension ? The Hero of Ages Wax & Wayne ? The Alloy of Law ? Shadows of Self ? The Bands of Mourning ? The Lost Metal Other Cosmere novels ? Elantris ? Warbreaker ? Tress of the Emerald Sea ? Yumi and the Nightmare Painter ? The Sunlit Man Collection ? Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians ? Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians ? The Scrivener''s Bones ? The Knights of Crystallia ? The Shattered Lens ? The Dark Talent ? Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson) Other novels ? The Rithmatist ? Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds ? The Frugal Wizard?s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners ? Steelheart ? Firefight ? Calamity? Lux (with Steven Michael Bohls) Skyward ? Skyward ? Starsight ? Cytonic ? Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson) ? Defiant

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Book SynopsisA glittering rush of sugar-sweet enchantment' Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Curse for True LoveIn the darkness of night, magic awaitsNottingham, 1906Marietta Stelle longs to be a ballerina but, as Christmas draws nearer, her dancing days are numbered she must marry and take up her place in society in the New Year. But, when a mysterious toymaker, Dr Drosselmeier, purchases a neighbouring townhouse, it heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in Marietta's life.After Drosselmeier constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve, Marietta discovers it carries a magic all of its own a magic darker than anyone could imagine. As the clock chimes midnight, Marietta finds herself transported from her family's ballroom to a frozen sugar palace, silent with secrets, in a forest of snow-topped fir trees. She must find a way to return home before she's trapped in Everwood's enchanting grip forever.In the darkness of night, magic awaits and you will never forget what you find hereTropes:?? Finding the magic of Christmas?? True love?? Festive fun!Your favourite authors have fallen under the magical spell of Midnight in Everwood:The perfect winter fairy tale' Sarah Morgan, The Christmas EscapeA deliciously dark retelling of The Nutcracker' Jennifer Saint, AtalantaSumptuous and spellbinding' Heidi Swain, Underneath the Christmas TreeBeautifully spun and wildly imagined' Cari Thomas, ThreadneedleEnchanting! The perfect Christmas treat' Veronica Henry, Christmas at the Beach HutReaders LOVE Midnight in Everwood:Transported me to a magical world' ??????????A great winter read' ??????????A story in which you can lose yourself' ??????????I was drawn into this book from the very first page' ??????????A must-read for the Christmas season' ??????????Enchanting and full of wonderful adventure' ??????????Will sweep you off your feet' ??????????A fairy tale for grown-ups and absolutely perfect for Christmas' ??????????Trade Review Praise for Midnight in Everwood: ‘Perfect autumnal reading in this enchanting and fantastical retelling of The Nutcracker. A show-stopping book’ Woman & Home ‘A glittering rush of sugar-sweet enchantment laced with sparkling prose and bewitching storytelling. Beware of entering this magnificent world; Everwood will dazzle and seduce you and then steal you away’ Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart ‘An absolute dream of a read. A magical, enchanting retelling of The Nutcracker’ LoveReading, Book of the Month ‘Magical and evocative, the perfect winter fairy tale’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Escape ‘This retelling of The Nutcracker will transport you to a fairy tale world where magic happens’ Good Housekeeping ‘The perfect Christmas treat, with every word a jewel. You will fall under its spell from the first page to the last. Enchanting’ Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author of Christmas at the Beach Hut ‘A sumptuous and spellbinding read’ Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author of Underneath the Christmas Tree ‘Deliciously dangerous and darkly enchanting’ Sophie Anderson, The Girl Who Speaks Bear ‘I ADORED this adult retelling of The Nutcracker. A lyrical winter fairy tale full of snow, magic and whimsy. So beautifully written – every page was a delight’ Alex Bell, The Winter Garden ‘Whisks us away in its sugar spun dance of enchantment. For fans of The Night Circus, as delicious as its sweetest confection, it’s a real delight’ Nydia Hetherington, A Girl Made of Air ‘A magical and dark story told like a beautiful fairy tale’ Fabulous ‘A quintessential Christmas read’ Culturefly

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Book SynopsisA mystical killer stalks the halls of the White Spire, the heart of templar power in the mighty Orlesian Empire. To prove his innocence, Adrian reluctantly embarks on a journey into the western wastelands that will not only reveal much more than he bargained for but change the fate of his fellow mages forever.

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Book SynopsisBook 3 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.Peter Grant is learning magic fast. And it''s just as well - he''s already had run-ins with the deadly supernatural children of the Thames and a terrifying killer in Soho. Progression in the Police Force is less easy. Especially when you work in a department of two. A department that doesn''t even officially exist. A department that if you did describe it to most people would get you laughed at. And then there''s his love life. The last person he fell for ended up seriously dead. It wasn''t his fault, but still. Now something horrible is happening in the labyrinth of tunnels that make up the tube system that honeycombs the ancient foundations of London. And delays on the Northern line is the very least of it. Time to call in the Met''s Economic and Specialist Crime Unit 9, aka ''The Folly''. Time to call in PC Peter Grant, Britain''s Last WizardTrade ReviewHighly entertaining * Sunday Express *Funny and wildly inventive * Mail on Sunday *Masterfully crafted ... gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money * The Sun *Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there even more than the real London * Nick Frost *Charming, witty, exciting * Independent *An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups * The Times *

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Book SynopsisLucy Jane Wood is an online content creator, avid reader and cosiness-seeker from the Wirral. These days, you'll find her living in London, giant coffee in hand, and being headbutted at any given time by her cat. Rewitched is her debut novel.

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Book SynopsisFromUSA Todaybestselling author comes an original, subversive fairytale about a kind-hearted, toad-shaped heroine, a gentle knight, and a mission gone completely sideways, perfect for fans of Alix E. Harrow and Katharine Arden.

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Book SynopsisBook 6 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of PC Peter Grant or the Folly, even when they happen at an exclusive party in one of the most expensive apartment blocks in London. But Lady Ty''s daughter was there, and Peter owes Lady Ty a favour. Plunged into the alien world of the super-rich, where the basements are bigger than the house and dangerous, arcane items are bought and sold on the open market, a sensible young copper would keep his head down and his nose clean. But this is Peter Grant we''re talking about. He''s been given an unparalleled opportunity to alienate old friends and create new enemies at the point where the world of magic and that of privilege intersect. Assuming he survives the week...Praise for the Rivers of London novels:''Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mysteTrade ReviewHighly entertaining * Sunday Express *Funny and wildly inventive * Mail on Sunday *Masterfully crafted ... gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money * The Sun *Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there even more than the real London * Nick Frost *Charming, witty, exciting * Independent *An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups * The Times *

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Book SynopsisReeling from a devastating discovery, Prince Attrebus continues on his seemingly doomed quest to obtain a magic sword that holds the key to destroying the deadly invaders. Meanwhile, in the Imperial City, the spy Colin finds evidence of betrayal at the heart of the empire - if his own heart doesn't betray him first.

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Book SynopsisHBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age.A DANCE WITH DRAGONS: AFTER THE FEAST is the SECOND part of the fifth volume in the series.Vivid, rich, multi-layered and utterly addictive' Daily Express.The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance.In King's Landing the Queen Regent, Cersei Lannister, awaits trial, abandoned by all those she trusted; while in the eastern city of Yunkai her brother Tyrion has been sold as a slave. From the Wall, having left his wife and the Red Priestess Melisandre under the protection of Jon Snow, Stannis Baratheon marches south to confront the Boltons at Winterfell. But beyond the Wall the wildling armies are massing for an assaultOn all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greaTrade Review‘Colossal, staggering… Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world … one of the greats of fantasy literature’SFX ‘This is one of those rare and effortless reads’ ROBIN HOBB ‘George R.R. Martin is one of our very best writers, and this is one of his very best books’ RAYMOND E. FEIST ‘Such a splendid tale. I read my eyes out – I couldn’t stop till I’d finished and it was dawn’ ANNE MCCAFFREY ‘George Martin is assuredly a new master craftsman in the guild of heroic fantasy’ KATHARINE KERR ‘Few created worlds are as imaginative and diverse’ JANNY WURTS

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