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When her family is attacked, librarian’s apprentice Nahlia infiltrates a secret martial academy, where forbidden magic and deadly truths collide.
The Lost Redeemer
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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When her family is attacked, librarian’s apprentice Nahlia infiltrates a secret martial academy, where forbidden magic and deadly truths collide. Hunted by Templars and haunted by Aeon lore, she must embrace the power she’s always chased—or risk losing everything. In a world of ruins and shadows, survival demands more than knowledge—it requires a fight.
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Aeons once ruled the world with unparalleled magic. Now their empire lies shattered, and the survivors remain hidden, hunted by the ruthless Templars.
Nahlia, a librarian’s apprentice obsessed with Aeon lore, spends her days scavenging for fragments of their lost power. But when the Templars attack her family, everything changes. To save those she loves, Nahlia must infiltrate a mysterious martial academy where secrets are as deadly as the training itself.
Thrust into a world of forbidden magic, ancient rivalries, and hidden dangers, Nahlia is forced to rise beyond her quiet life of books and scrolls. But the more she uncovers, the greater the cost—and the more she realizes her obsession may hold the key to the world’s survival... or its destruction.
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In a world where donors bleed for survival and royals thrive on their blood, Aston dreams of freedom and forbidden love.
Blood Numbers
Teen + Young Adult · Post-Apocalyptic
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In a world where donors bleed for survival and royals thrive on their blood, Aston dreams of freedom and forbidden love. Rejecting a life of servitude or a soulless marriage, she risks everything to defy a system built on sacrifice. But rebellion comes at a cost—and for Aston, that price may be paid in her blood.
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In a world divided by blood, freedom comes at a price.
Aston lives on the donor side of the wall, where survival means surrendering her blood to sustain the royal elite. For those like her, escape from the slums is nearly impossible—unless you bleed for wealth or marry into privilege.
But Aston dreams of more than glittering auction balls and marrying a suitor who values her for her blood, not her heart. She wants freedom from the oppressive system and the courage to find something even more dangerous: real love.
As tensions between donors and royals mount, Aston’s determination puts her in the crosshairs of a corrupt society. Can she defy the rules without losing everything—or will the cost of rebellion be paid in her blood?
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Eva Stewart loves running her cozy Florida Keys inn—until a murder rocks her world.
Murder Mystery Book Club
Mystery · Teen + Young Adult
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Eva Stewart loves running her cozy Florida Keys inn—until a murder rocks her world. When the police zero in on one of her guests, Eva’s amateur sleuthing skills are put to the test. With a sharp mind, a meddling parrot, and a knack for finding trouble, Eva must solve the case before she becomes the next victim.
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Eva Stewart’s life running a cozy bed and breakfast in the Florida Keys is typically filled with sunny days, quirky guests, and lively murder mystery book club meetings. But when a body turns up near her charming inn, Eva finds herself in the middle of a real-life whodunit.
With a sharp mind honed by countless novels—and a little help from her chatty parrot—Eva can’t resist investigating, even when her sleuthing points suspicion toward one of her guests and puts her at odds with the local police.
As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Eva must tread carefully. Can she crack the case and clear her inn’s reputation, or will her amateur sleuthing make her the killer’s next target?
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Lost in the mists of Mount Fuji, a boy orphaned by violence must choose between vengeance and honor.
TARO: Legendary Boy Hero of Japan
Historical Fiction · Teen + Young Adult
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Lost in the mists of Mount Fuji, a boy orphaned by violence must choose between vengeance and honor. In TARO: Legendary Boy Hero of Japan, young samurai Taro trains under a mysterious guardian and enters a war-torn empire filled with yokai, rival warlords, and shifting loyalties. This historical fantasy blends Japanese folklore, coming-of-age struggle, and mythic adventure.
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Grand Prize Winner, CIBA Dante Rossetti Awards 2021. Outstanding Action Adventure, IAN Awards 2021.
1st Place Fantasy, CIPA Awards 2021. Gold Medal Winner, Readers' Favorite Awards 2021.
Silver Medal, Audiobook Fiction, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards 2021. B.R.A.G. Medallion Award Winner.
Lost in the mists of Mount Fuji . . . but no one can escape destiny . . .
Join young Samurai Taro in his quest for revenge on the ruthless warlord who killed his parents. Taro must summon the courage to face his past and seize his destiny to save an empire from civil war and become the Legend of Japan.
Author Blue Spruell reimagines classic Japanese folklore in an historical fantasy adventure of warlords, swords & mythical beasts from Old Japan - an engaging tale for adults young and old - Banzai!
Adopted by ghostly Yama Uba and befriended by Tanuki, a shape-shifting raccoon-dog, Taro embarks on a quest of self-discovery and revenge, falls for Kamehime, the teenage Samurai daughter of a powerful warlord, and joins the war for the Imperial throne. Along the way, Taro and his allies face fearsome Yokai - ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of Japanese folklore - while Taro struggles with what it means to be Samurai and human.
"A riveting tale of betrayal, honor, and revenge that instantly hooks you in and just refuses to let go." - READERS' FAVORITE, Five Stars Review
"Engaging and fun samurai adventures with a captivating cast." - KIRKUS REVIEWS
"An exciting, magical coming-of-age adventure book that draws from Japanese folklore and history." - BOOK LIFE BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Taro is an extraordinary coming-of-age saga and highly recommended especially for connoisseurs of ancient legends retold. Highly recommended!" - MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
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A gripping dystopian thriller perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner!
The Compound
Dystopian · Teen + Young Adult
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Every year, teenagers are taken. No one knows where. No one comes back. As disappearances mount, Alex and his friends uncover terrifying secrets lurking inside the compound. What happens to the ones who leave? Alex isn’t waiting to find out. A gripping dystopian thriller perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner!
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Every year, the teenagers disappear. Not in a puff of smoke, but in the dead of night—taken by men with dogs, loaded onto trucks. No one knows where they go. No one comes back.
Trapped inside the compound, Alex and his friends once found joy in foraging and adventure. But as eerie disappearances mount and chilling stories spread, the truth becomes impossible to ignore. Are the guards protecting them… or hiding something far worse? Are the creatures in the forest real? And when their turn comes, will they be sent to a new life—or something much darker?
Alex refuses to wait and find out. He has a plan. But in a world built on secrets, escape may be the deadliest choice of all.
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Emma Rose Crane’s stolen memories hide a devastating truth, one that leaves her vulnerable to powers she barely understands.
The Crane Diaries
Teen + Young Adult · Occult Horror
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Emma Rose Crane’s stolen memories hide a devastating truth, one that leaves her vulnerable to powers she barely understands. As she unravels mysteries that bind her to a psychotic vampire’s bloody path, allies like Cass Willow and Saidie Walker uncover secrets of their own. Together, they must confront an unspeakable evil—before it consumes everything they hold dear.
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Emma Rose Crane thought the past was buried, but it’s clawing back, dragging secrets she’s not ready to face. Stripped of her childhood memories and the powers that should protect her, Emma is fragile in a way that makes her an irresistible target.
Her friend Cass Willow seeks answers of his own—answers that could redefine what it means to be human. But delving into his origins exposes dangers that threaten them both.
Meanwhile, Saidie Walker is back on the island where her Necromancer training began. Haunted by the aftermath of unleashing a murderous vampire, she’s determined to stop Kristoff's reign of terror, no matter the cost.
As alliances form and tensions mount, the stakes become clear: survive Kristoff or fall victim to his madness. Can Emma and Saidie end his horror before it’s too late?
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A tyrant king.
Ash Forest and the King’s Gold
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Sword and Sorcery
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A tyrant king. A nameless orphan. And a quest to bring magic back to the world. Inspired by Arthurian legend and Norse mythology, Ash Forest (and the King’s Gold) is an epic adventure packed with danger, humor, and unforgettable characters. Readers call it “a must-read” and “pure magic.”
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Magic is fading. A tyrant is rising. And a nameless orphan boy might be the only one who can stop him.
The peaceful town of Ashville has fallen to a king obsessed with turning everything into gold. He hoards treasures, collects tears, and despises laughter. But in the depths of the Ash Forest, a boy who has nothing will rise to challenge the king who has everything.
With a fierce girl hiding a powerful secret, a giant wolf, and a tiny wooden warrior who refuses to stay still, their quest is impossible—but if they succeed, magic may return to the world.
Brimming with Arthurian legend and Norse mythology, Ash Forest (and the King’s Gold) is a breathtaking adventure readers call “a must-read” and “pure magic.”
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It fits readers who want classic epic fantasy with lyrical worldbuilding, a powerful coming-of-age arc, and magic tied to identity and fate.
The Naming
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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A hidden inheritance pulls Maerad out of bondage and into a destiny she never imagined. In The Naming, a slave girl discovers she carries an ancient gift that marks her for the School of Pellinor, sending her on a dangerous journey through a world shadowed by dark forces. It fits readers who want classic epic fantasy with lyrical worldbuilding, a powerful coming-of-age arc, and magic tied to identity and fate.
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"An epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero. . . . I couldn’t put it down!" – Tamora Pierce
Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She doesn’t yet know she has inherited a powerful gift, one that marks her as a member of the noble School of Pellinor and enables her to see the world as no other can. It is only when she is discovered by Cadvan, one of the great Bards of Lirigon, that her true identity and extraordinary destiny unfold. Now, she and her mysterious teacher must embark on a treacherous, uncertain journey through a time and place where the forces of darkness wield an otherworldly terror.
The first book in a projected quartet, Alison Croggon’s epic about Maerad and her remarkable yet dangerous gift is a beautiful, unforgettable tale. Presented as a new translation of an ancient text, The Naming evokes the rich and complex landscape of Annar, a legendary world just waiting to be discovered.
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Eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow faces a broken family, a missing brother, and a rival she unknowingly loves.
Divine Rivals
Romantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Sword and Sorcery
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Eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow faces a broken family, a missing brother, and a rival she unknowingly loves. As gods wage war, stolen letters tie her fate to Roman Kitt, leading her from newsroom rivalries to the battle for humanity’s survival. In a world unraveling, can love survive when the gods demand sacrifice?
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When the gods awaken, the world trembles. For Iris Winnow, though, survival is closer to home: her mother’s addiction, her missing brother, and her fight to secure a promotion at the Oath Gazette. With a war raging, her only solace comes from letters she pens to her brother—letters that mysteriously vanish.
Unbeknownst to Iris, her rival Roman Kitt intercepts them, and his responses spark an anonymous bond neither could have anticipated. But as Iris is drawn closer to the front lines, she discovers the gods’ conflict isn’t a distant myth but a looming shadow over her own fate.
Amid battles, divine intrigue, and love born in secrecy, Iris must confront a war for humanity’s survival—and her own.
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A rebellion brews.
River Rising
Dystopian · Teen + Young Adult
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A rebellion brews. A betrayal looms. And River Quinn is running out of time. Racing through the Guardian Games, she fights for her people’s freedom—but Lysander is tightening his grip. The storm is coming. Will River and her friends rise… or drown? A thrilling dystopian adventure with high stakes and nonstop action!
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The waters are rising. The fight is just beginning.
River Quinn has risked everything to fight for the labor class. Competing in the Guardian Games is her chance to win a seat as an advocate—but it’s also put a target on her back. After a narrow escape, she returns to Defiance Outpost, desperate for answers. Did Addax betray her? And if so, what comes next?
Unrest spreads. Protests ignite. And Lysander tightens his grip on power. As the storm looms, River must decide how far she’s willing to go—and who she can truly trust. Because winning this fight won’t just take skill. It will take sacrifice.
High stakes, nonstop action, and rebellion collide in this thrilling dystopian adventure. The question isn’t whether River will rise. It’s whether she’ll survive.
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Lisbeth’s people fled underground to escape dragons.
Dragons Return
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Sword and Sorcery
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Lisbeth’s people fled underground to escape dragons. But when she discovers an injured woman, a dragon, and a mysterious egg, she must make an impossible choice—betray her people or embrace the magic they fear most. Dragons Return is the first book in an epic dragon rider series from bestselling author Jada Fisher!
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Her people fled underground to escape dragons. Now, their only hope may be to embrace them.
In the subterranean city of Kyerchov, Lisbeth is an outcast—the unacknowledged daughter of a noble, scraping by on the ruins of a world her people abandoned. Braving monsters and untold dangers, she scavenges the surface for anything she can sell. But when she stumbles upon an injured woman, a mysterious egg, and—unthinkably—a dragon, Lisbeth is faced with an impossible choice.
Protect the secret and risk her people’s wrath? Or forge a bond with the very creatures they fear most?
Dragons Return is the first book in Dragons in the Dark, a thrilling fantasy adventure from international bestselling author Jada Fisher. Magic, danger, and destiny await—are you ready to take flight?
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One girl.
Storm Child
Dystopian · Teen + Young Adult
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One girl. One empire. One choice that could change everything. When 16-year-old Eridale Storm flees her home, she has only one hope—find the rebel Freedom Fighters. But as secrets unfold and war looms, she realizes the truth could cost her life. Storm Child is a must-read for dystopian fans! Book one of the Storm Series.
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One girl against an empire. One choice that could change everything.
When Imperial soldiers storm her home, 16-year-old Eridale Storm flees into the wilderness, her only hope lying with the rebel Freedom Fighters. But the deeper she goes, the more dangerous the path becomes. Lies, betrayals, and deadly secrets lurk in every shadow, and Eridale quickly realizes that trusting the wrong person could cost her everything.
The closer she gets to the truth, the bigger the target on her back. With war looming and the fate of Mericon in the balance, Eridale must decide—fight for freedom or become another casualty of the empire’s iron rule.
An action-packed dystopian adventure, Storm Child is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Legend. The storm is coming—are you ready?
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