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Forced into action by tragedy, Kerowyn takes up a magical sword and forges her own legend in By the Sword, a Valdemar epic packed with mercenary grit and…
By the Sword
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Forced into action by tragedy, Kerowyn takes up a magical sword and forges her own legend in By the Sword, a Valdemar epic packed with mercenary grit and destiny-driven adventure. Granddaughter of Kethry and connected to the Heralds, Kerowyn’s journey spans war, magic, and honor. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this standalone is a fan favorite.
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Kerowyn never wanted to be a lady of the keep. She preferred a sword in her hand and a horse under her.
But when her home is raided, her father is killed, and her brother’s bride is kidnapped, Kerowyn has no choice but to act. Armed only with her courage and a mysterious magical blade inherited from her sorceress grandmother, she rides into danger to save what’s left of her family.
That rescue is just the beginning. Her path leads through mercenary camps, war zones, and the courts of Valdemar, where she’s forged into a legend. But destiny has bigger plans, and the magic that saved her once may soon demand everything.
Kerowyn set out to change her fate. She didn’t expect to change a kingdom’s.
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The king is dying, dark magic is rising, and Vanyel is the last Herald-Mage left to stand against it.
Magic’s Price
Fantasy · LGBTQIA+ · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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The king is dying, dark magic is rising, and Vanyel is the last Herald-Mage left to stand against it. Magic’s Price, the heartbreaking conclusion to Mercedes Lackey’s Lambda Award–winning trilogy, delivers epic battles, devastating sacrifice, and unforgettable magic. With 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this finale hits hard and lingers long after the last page.
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The kingdom is crumbling, and Vanyel stands alone.
Valdemar’s king is dying. Dark magic surges from the border. War with Karse is escalating. And the last of the Herald-Mages are dead—except for Vanyel. Once a reluctant prodigy, now a weary guardian, he’s the only shield left between Valdemar and total annihilation.
But the enemy is more than a sorcerer. He’s a master of forbidden power with a plan to corrupt the land itself, and he has one goal: destroy Vanyel.
A vision warns Vanyel of what’s to come—his own death, his Companion’s destruction, and the fall of everything he’s fought for. Still, the fight must be waged.
In a world poisoned by war and shadow, one mage’s sacrifice may be the only hope left.
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Vanyel is exhausted, but peace isn’t in the cards.
Magic’s Promise
Fantasy · LGBTQIA+ · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Vanyel is exhausted, but peace isn’t in the cards. A magical disaster pulls him into a kingdom on the brink in Magic’s Promise, the gripping second book in Mercedes Lackey’s Lambda Award–winning Last Herald-Mage trilogy. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this is high fantasy filled with trauma, mystery, and epic magical stakes.
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Vanyel is the most powerful Herald-Mage in Valdemar, but even legends get tired.
After years spent battling dark magic and border skirmishes, Vanyel is on the edge of collapse. He’s desperate for rest. But when his Companion, Yfandes, answers a magical cry for help, that peace shatters instantly.
In a neighboring kingdom, devastation rules. A young Herald named Tashir may be to blame, his magic spiraling out of control. Or he might be a pawn caught in something far more sinister. As Vanyel digs into the wreckage, he uncovers signs of an ancient, terrifying force at work.
Now, with his strength waning and the fate of two kingdoms in the balance, Vanyel must decide how far he’s willing to go—and how much he’s willing to lose.
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Vanyel wants to be a Bard, not a magical prodigy.
Magic’s Pawn
Fantasy · LGBTQIA+ · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Vanyel wants to be a Bard, not a magical prodigy. But his wild talent might destroy everything unless he learns control fast. Magic’s Pawn, the Lambda Award–winning start to Mercedes Lackey’s Last Herald-Mage trilogy, blends identity, heartbreak, and high fantasy. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this is Valdemar like you’ve never seen it.
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Vanyel wants nothing more than to be a Bard. Not a warrior. Not a mage. Definitely not a Herald.
But fate doesn’t care what Vanyel wants. Born with rare and volatile magical talent, he’s sent to train under his aunt, the formidable Herald-Mage Savil. Their clashes are as explosive as Vanyel’s abilities, which grow more dangerous by the day.
When a reckless spell unleashes nightmare creatures across Valdemar, Vanyel’s raw power becomes a national threat. Now, it’s not just about learning control. It’s about survival—for himself, for Savil, and for a kingdom teetering on magical catastrophe.
What begins as a boy’s rebellion becomes a battle for identity, love, and legacy in this Lambda Award–winning fantasy about power, pain, and finding your place in a world that fears you.
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When Sunhawks leader Idra vanishes, Tarma and Kethry race into a kingdom teetering on betrayal in Oathbreakers, the gripping sequel to The Oathbound.
Oathbreakers
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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When Sunhawks leader Idra vanishes, Tarma and Kethry race into a kingdom teetering on betrayal in Oathbreakers, the gripping sequel to The Oathbound. Full of court intrigue, fierce loyalty, and deadly magic, this second Vows and Honor novel has 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and delivers high-stakes fantasy with iconic female leads.
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When a trusted leader vanishes, loyalty becomes a deadly calling.
The mercenary company known as the Sunhawks thrives under Idra’s command—until she disappears without a trace while returning to her homeland of Rethwellan. Rumors swirl, tensions rise, and the once-stable kingdom shows signs of rot beneath the crown.
Tarma, swordmaster of the Hawk Clan, and Kethry, sorceress and bearer of a sentient sword, don’t wait for orders. Bound by oath and friendship, they ride out to uncover the truth behind Idra’s silence.
What they find is treachery at the highest levels, a plot that threatens war, and an enemy who knows exactly how to exploit their weaknesses. To save their friend and stop a kingdom from crumbling, they’ll have to risk everything.
Who do you trust when the crown itself lies?
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A swordmaster out for vengeance and a runaway sorceress with a magical blade team up in The Oathbound, the fierce start to Mercedes Lackey’s Vows and Honor trilogy.
The Oathbound
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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A swordmaster out for vengeance and a runaway sorceress with a magical blade team up in The Oathbound, the fierce start to Mercedes Lackey’s Vows and Honor trilogy. Packed with gritty magic, divine missions, and a legendary female duo, this epic fantasy has 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and a cult following for a reason.
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The first book in the Vows and Honor trilogy unites swordmaster and sorceress in a quest for revenge in this thrilling epic fantasy
She was Tarma. Born to the Clan of the Hawk of the nomadic Shin’a’in people, she saw her entire clan slain by brigands. Vowing blood revenge upon the murderers, she became one of the sword-sworn, the most elite of all warriors. And trained in all the forms of death-dealing combat, she took to the road in search of her enemies.
She was Kethry. Born to a noble house, sold into a hateful “marriage”, she fled life’s harshness for the sanctuary of the White Winds, a powerful school of sorcery. Becoming an adept, she pledged to use her talents for the greatest good. Yet unlike other sorcerers, Kethry could use worldly weapons as well as magical skills. And when she became the bearer of a uniquely magical sword that drew her to those in need, Kethry was led to a fateful meeting with Tarma.
United by sword-spell and the will of the Goddess, Tarma and Kethry swore a blood oath to carry on their mutual fight against evil. And together, swordsmaster and sorceress set forth to fulfill their destiny….
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Talia returns to court just as dark magic threatens the throne in Arrow’s Fall, the powerful finale to Mercedes Lackey’s Arrows trilogy.
Arrow’s Fall
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Talia returns to court just as dark magic threatens the throne in Arrow’s Fall, the powerful finale to Mercedes Lackey’s Arrows trilogy. Intrigue, sorcery, and a traitorous prince push the Queen’s Own Herald to her limits. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this classic fantasy will keep you reading long past bedtime.
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Talia has returned to court as the Queen’s Own Herald, just in time for a storm of political scheming.
With heir Princess Elspeth now of marriageable age, foreign suitors and ambitious nobles descend on Valdemar with one goal: control the crown. Talia is ready to unmask the traitor orchestrating the chaos, but before she can act, she’s sent on a diplomatic mission to evaluate a proposal from Prince Ancar.
What she finds is no courtly romance. Beneath Ancar’s polished charm lies something darker—an ancient, forbidden magic spreading through his kingdom like rot.
Cut off from help, Talia must find a way to outwit a sorcerer and send a warning home. Because if she fails, Valdemar won’t face a royal scandal. It will face annihilation.
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Monsters swarm.
The Treasured One
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Monsters swarm. Fanatics march. The world teeters. In The Treasured One, David and Leigh Eddings continue their epic Dreamers series with magic, prophecy, and all-out war. With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this sweeping tale of mortals, gods, and creepy-crawly armies delivers classic fantasy with high stakes and rich worldbuilding.
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Victory is fleeting, and evil never sleeps. After barely defeating the monstrous Vlagh, Longbow and his allies brace for the next assault in the tranquil lands of southern Dhrall.
But peace is a short-lived illusion. In the shadows of the Wasteland, the Vlagh breeds a new horror—venomous bat-bugs and armored spiders, born to conquer and kill.
Just as the defenders prepare for battle, the Dreamers deliver a chilling prophecy. A second army is coming, not of monsters but of zealots. Their goal: to claim the land in a devastating holy war.
As gods walk among mortals and madness spreads like fire, Longbow and his companions must rally farmers, hunters, and soldiers alike.
The war to save the world has only just begun.
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Magic crackles, towers loom, and murder brews in City of Towers, the first epic Eberron novel from D&D designer Keith Baker.
City of Towers
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Magic crackles, towers loom, and murder brews in City of Towers, the first epic Eberron novel from D&D designer Keith Baker. This gritty post-war fantasy kicks off a high-stakes mystery in Sharn, where four battle-scarred veterans face secrets deadlier than war. With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this is Eberron at its most electrifying.
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The Last War may be over, but for Daine, Jode, Lei, and Pierce, peace is just another battlefield.
These four veterans arrive in Sharn, the legendary City of Towers, hoping to leave bloodshed behind. Instead, they find themselves in a city of skybridges and secrets, where magic hums through the walls and danger hides behind gilded doors.
When bodies start piling up, their skills are called back into action. The enemy this time isn’t an army—it’s something older, darker, and far more insidious.
To survive, they’ll have to navigate high society, criminal underworlds, and their own fractured pasts.
War forged them into weapons. Now Sharn will test whether they can become something more. Or if peace will be the thing that finally breaks them.
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The fate of the world hangs by a scorched thread in Battle Mage, an epic fantasy where dragons turn on their riders and a disgraced boy might be…
Battle Mage
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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The fate of the world hangs by a scorched thread in Battle Mage, an epic fantasy where dragons turn on their riders and a disgraced boy might be the last hope. With over 6,000 five-star reviews and a cult following, Peter Flannery delivers a dark, heroic saga that fans of classic fantasy will devour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
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A world devoured by madness. A boy haunted by legacy. A battle that could end everything.
Falco Danté was born weak in a world that worships strength. The son of a madman and the target of every sneer, he’s learned to live with shame—until he’s offered a chance to change it all.
The ancient pact between humans and dragons is breaking. The dragons summoned to aid mankind are increasingly feral, violent, and hostile. As cities fall and hope burns out, the realm needs a new kind of warrior.
Falco must defy the past, survive ruthless training, and unlock a terrifying power within. If he fails, the Possessed will swallow what’s left of the world, and his own soul might go with it.
What if your greatest fear is exactly what you’re meant to become?
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Banned magic, ruthless court politics, and a prince’s dangerous shadow.
Lunaria
Romantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Banned magic, ruthless court politics, and a prince’s dangerous shadow. Lunaria by Kara Douglas delivers enemies-to-lovers tension, royal intrigue, and slow-burn fantasy romance in a glittering, high-stakes world. With 4.3 stars on Amazon and comparisons to Throne of Glass and The Cruel Prince, this series starter is pure danger and desire. Will Amira survive the crown’s game?
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A royal matchmaker game. A pawn who refuses to play by the rules. And a kingdom unraveling at the seams.
Amira has always been the daughter, never the player. But when the king demands noble heirs step forward to woo and wed, she sees her chance to escape her father’s grip.
Thrust into a deadly world of royal court politics, Amira must fake charm, dodge gossip, and survive suitors—including a watching prince and his dangerous right-hand man.
But there’s more at stake than broken hearts. Magic, long outlawed and feared, whispers its way back into power. And Amira? She might be the key to unlocking it.
Freedom could cost her everything. Love might cost more.
Will she rewrite fate—or be consumed by it?
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Wizards, warships, and apocalyptic stakes collide in The Captain by Will Wight.
The Captain
Sci-Fi · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Wizards, warships, and apocalyptic stakes collide in The Captain by Will Wight. After merging with six alternate selves, Varic Vallenar gains power beyond belief—and memories of every gruesome death. With 4.8 stars on Amazon, this sci-fi fantasy is an action-packed search for a mythical ship that may be the galaxy’s last hope.
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Wizards don’t usually worry about cyborgs. Or alien supersoldiers. Or planet-eating bugs. Varic Vallenar isn’t most wizards.
On a backwater world, Varic performs a risky spell to merge with his alternate selves. He gains their magic—and their horrifying memories. Each one died fighting something terrifying. Now Varic knows what’s coming, and even with unmatched magical power, it’s not enough.
This galaxy isn’t just dangerous. It’s dying.
With threats ranging from secret syndicates to undead armies, Varic’s only hope lies in a long-lost legend: a mythical starship called The Last Horizon. Built to face the impossible. Manned by heroes.
If it’s real, it could be the answer. If it’s not, he’ll be the next one to fall.
To survive this galaxy, you need more than magic. You need a miracle.
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