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Signe Pike’s The Lost Queen (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) is “Outlander meets Camelot,” a sweeping historical fantasy of love, power, and myth.
The Lost Queen
Literary Fiction · Historical Fiction · Historical Fantasy
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Signe Pike’s The Lost Queen (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) is “Outlander meets Camelot,” a sweeping historical fantasy of love, power, and myth. Twin sister to the man remembered as Merlin, Languoreth fights to protect the Old Way as Christianity rises. Spellbinding and cinematic, this novel reclaims the story of a forgotten queen.
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In 6th-century Scotland, a queen’s name was almost erased from history. The Lost Queen restores her story.
Languoreth, twin sister of the druid Lailoken—remembered in legend as Merlin—is intelligent, rebellious, and determined to preserve the Old Way. As Christianity rises and kingdoms clash, she is forced into a marriage that could secure her people’s survival but threatens to silence her heart.
Drawn to the warrior Maelgwn while bound to Rhydderch, son of the High King, Languoreth must walk the knife-edge between love, duty, and power. With her brother at her side and war on the horizon, she stands as one of the last defenders of a vanishing world.
Signe Pike’s The Lost Queen is historical fantasy at its most vivid, moving, and unforgettable.
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With starred reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus, Gwendolyn Clare’s Ink, Iron, and Glass blends steampunk and fantasy in a dazzling alternate Victorian Italy.
Ink, Iron, and Glass
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Historical Fantasy
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With starred reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus, Gwendolyn Clare’s Ink, Iron, and Glass blends steampunk and fantasy in a dazzling alternate Victorian Italy. When her mother is kidnapped, scriptologist Elsa must team up with young inventors to stop a conspiracy that could rewrite—and destroy—worlds. Amazon rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Elsa was born in a world written into existence by scriptology, a science where the right pen, book, and author can craft entire realities. Her mother is a master scriptologist, constantly altering their world.
Until the day assassins strike, their home burns, and her mother is kidnapped.
To save her, Elsa must cross into the real world: an alternate Victorian Italy alive with inventors, alchemists, and other scriptologists. Joining forces with a secret society of young geniuses—including Leo, a sharp-tongued mechanist with a tragic past—she uncovers a conspiracy to unleash the most dangerous weapon ever created.
The clock is ticking, enemies are closing in, and worlds are at stake.
Because if someone can write a world into existence… they can also erase it.
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From the acclaimed author of The Year of the Witching comes An Academy for Liars—a dark academia fantasy with 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
An Academy for Liars
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Historical Fantasy
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From the acclaimed author of The Year of the Witching comes An Academy for Liars—a dark academia fantasy with 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon. At Drayton College, persuasion is a weapon, and the final exam is resisting the corruption of absolute power. Lennon Carter isn’t sure she can pass.
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Lennon Carter’s life is crumbling until a mysterious phone call invites her to take the entrance exam for Drayton College, a hidden school of magic in a secret corner of Savannah. Here, persuasion isn’t charm; it’s a weapon, capable of bending minds and, in rare cases, matter itself.
Passing the test is just the beginning.
Drawn in by Drayton’s lush campus, brilliant students, and her magnetic adviser Dante, Lennon throws herself into mastering her gift, even as it exacts a brutal toll. The deeper she dives, the more she uncovers about Drayton’s unsettling past and the true nature of its ultimate test.
Because here, the real lesson is simple: wield absolute power without falling to corruption.
And Lennon’s not sure she’ll survive the semester.
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A strong match for readers drawn to Greek mythology retellings, powerful witches, gods and mortals, and character-driven historical fantasy.
CIRCE
Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Historical Fantasy · Pre-History | Ancient History
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A #1 New York Times bestseller, Circe was described by The New York Times as “[A] bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story.” The novel reimagines the sorceress of The Odyssey as she discovers witchcraft, is exiled by Zeus, and must decide whether she belongs with the gods or the mortals she has come to love, with a 4.5-star rating from more than 95,600 Amazon reviewers. A strong match for readers drawn to Greek mythology retellings, powerful witches, gods and mortals, and character-driven historical fantasy.
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This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story" that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, *The New York Times*).**
In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.
But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.
With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world.
#1 New York Times Bestseller -- named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the Washington Post, People, Time, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Newsweek, the A.V. Club, Christian Science Monitor, Refinery 29, Buzzfeed, Paste, Audible, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Thrillist, NYPL, Self, Real Simple, Goodreads, Boston Globe, Electric Literature, BookPage, the Guardian, Book Riot, Seattle Times, and Business Insider.
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Fast-paced, hilarious, and brimming with charm, this is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Jasper Fforde, and Doctor Who.
Hard Time
Historical Fantasy · Sci-Fi · Time Travel
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Jodi Taylor’s Hard Time thrusts rookie misfits Luke, Jane, and Matthew into the Time Police’s most dangerous mission yet. With temporal tourism spiraling out of control, these untested recruits must stop the greatest threat to history itself. Fast-paced, hilarious, and brimming with charm, this is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Jasper Fforde, and Doctor Who.
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History is under constant threat from those foolish enough to try to change it. Temporal tourism is booming, offering the rich and reckless a chance to meddle in the past. It is illegal, dangerous, and extremely profitable—and the Time Police are determined to shut it down.
When their top agents are taken out, replacements are needed immediately. Enter Team Weird: Luke, Jane, and Matthew, three rookie officers still in training and not exactly by-the-book. They might lack polish, but their creativity and nerve may be exactly what is needed.
In Hard Time, Jodi Taylor delivers another witty, fast-paced adventure in the Time Police series, where the fate of history rests in the hands of the most unlikely heroes imaginable.
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A strong match for readers who enjoy magic, battling warlords, and large-scale fantasy conflicts.
Reign of Ash
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Historical Fantasy
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Called “a book that will take over readers' thoughts” by RT Book Reviews, this epic fantasy follows Blaine McFadden as he returns from exile to a kingdom devastated by war and unpredictable magic. With an ancient ritual offering hope of restoration, Blaine must rally an army before the Ascendant Kingdoms collapse, with a 4.0-star average from more than 900 Goodreads ratings. A strong match for readers who enjoy magic, battling warlords, and large-scale fantasy conflicts.
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An exile's quest for vengeance continues in a world of unpredictable magic and battling warlords in this second entry in the exciting fantasy adventure series.
"Reign of Ash is a book that will take over readers' thoughts until long after the final page, as they anxiously await for the final installment." ―RT Book Reviews
Survival is just the beginning.
Blaine McFadden endured six long years in the brutal Velant prison colony, exiled for murder. War devastated his homeland of Donderath and destroyed the magic on which the Ascendant Kingdoms relied. Now Blaine and a small group of fellow exiles have returned to a lawless wasteland, where unrestrained magic storms wreak havoc and monsters roam free.
Yet, amidst the chaos, rumors persist of a new magic that could restore the kingdoms. But the key lies with a dangerous, ancient ritual and a group of vanished survivors. Now McFadden's only hope is a small, desperate, quickly rallied army. Together they must make one last stand knowing that if they fail, the civilization of the Ascendant Kingdoms dies with them.
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In a city ruled by killers, loyalty becomes dangerous the moment an heir to violence starts wanting something better.
A Dance of Cloaks
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Historical Fantasy
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In a city ruled by killers, loyalty becomes dangerous the moment an heir to violence starts wanting something better. In A Dance of Cloaks, Aaron is raised to inherit his father’s assassin empire, but one act of mercy pulls him toward a different life and a far deadlier conflict. This dark fantasy leans into criminal power, moral fracture, and the cost of choosing who to become.
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From USA Today bestselling author David Dalglish
The Underworld rules the city of Veldaren. Thieves, smugglers, assassins. . . they fear only one man.
In book #1 of the Shadowdance series, Thren Felhorn is the greatest assassin of his time. All the thieves' guilds of the city are under his unflinching control. If he has his way, death will soon spill out from the shadows and into the streets.
Aaron is Thren's son, trained to be heir to his father's criminal empire. He's cold, ruthless -- everything an assassin should be. But when Aaron risks his life to protect a priest's daughter from his own guild, he glimpses a world beyond piston, daggers, and the iron rule of his father.
Assassin or protector; every choice has its consequences.
Fantasy author David Dalglish spins a tale of retribution and darkness, and an underworld reaching for ultimate power.
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In this bold speculative tale set in 1950s America, women across the country transform into dragons—and no one wants to talk about it.
When Women Were Dragons
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Historical Fantasy
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In this bold speculative tale set in 1950s America, women across the country transform into dragons—and no one wants to talk about it. When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill blends feminist fury with fantastical fire, earning acclaim from Lev Grossman and Bonnie Garmus and a 4.3-star rating on Amazon. Prepare for a story that soars.
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In 1955, thousands of women in America sprouted wings, breathed fire, and disappeared into the sky. No one talks about it—not the government, not your neighbors, and definitely not your mother.
Young Alex Green is growing up in the shadow of the Mass Dragoning, a taboo event that stole her aunt, shook her family, and ignited a quiet fury she’s not allowed to name. Her world tells her to be quiet, to be good, and above all, to forget.
But dragons do not forget.
As Alex begins to question the lies around her and uncovers the truth behind what really happened, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to reclaim her voice.
In a world terrified of female power, what happens when women finally take flight?
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With sharp banter, magical hijinks, and a fresh twist on Beauty and the Beast, it’s a sparkling delight for fans of clever historical fantasy.
A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience
Historical Fantasy · Romantasy
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Forced into marriage with a cursed vampire, Margaret Dunhaven isn’t planning to stay trapped, or fall in love. A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience is a witty, romantic gothic fantasy novella by Stephanie Burgis. With sharp banter, magical hijinks, and a fresh twist on Beauty and the Beast, it’s a sparkling delight for fans of clever historical fantasy.
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Margaret Dunhaven is not impressed by her vampire husband. Trapped in a cursed manor to fulfill a ridiculous family obligation, she’s ready to escape—if only the tea weren’t so terrible.
But when she discovers that Lord Shadowcroft was just as tricked into this marriage as she was, Margaret decides escape might require collaboration. She brings the research skills. He brings centuries of undead knowledge. Together, they might just reclaim her stolen inheritance, break his ancient curse, and undo the magical binding that wed them in the first place.
That is, if they can stop bickering long enough to get anything done.
This sharp and romantic gothic fantasy reimagines Beauty and the Beast in a tea-stained, alternate-history England where love is inconvenient, undead, and possibly inevitable.
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As enemy forces close in on Knightdorn, a lone envoy becomes the kingdom’s last hope.
The Return of the Knights
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Historical Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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As enemy forces close in on Knightdorn, a lone envoy becomes the kingdom’s last hope. Sent to revive a broken alliance, Elliot must outmaneuver war, politics, and betrayal before the capital falls. This epic fantasy debut blends classic tropes with mythic depth and has earned 4.1 stars on Amazon and critical praise.
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Mark Lawrence: One for the worldbuilding fans. A fantasy world with an extensive history thoroughly explored for you to an accompaniment of swordplay, sieges, and drama.
Grimdark magazine: The Return of the Knights is recommended for epic fantasy fans wishing to quench their thirst for all the classic tropes. Gregory Kontaxis clearly has a lot of talent, and I look forward to reading more from this up-and-coming author.
jamreads: Kontaxis weaves marvelously classic fantasy with Greek mythology elements, giving them his own twist. A complex story with several layers that are unveiled step by step, always making you want more.
The Wulver's Library: There are drips of emotional intensity that spark the imagination that can be a tad overwhelming but the more we explore this world, the more I can see this becoming a fantastic series.
The Palace of the Dawn will soon be stormed. The most ruthless man of all time is one step away from assailing on Iovbridge and dethroning Sophie Delamere. The Queen of Knightdorn is now alone, with neither allies nor an army capable of rebuffing the enemy which is approaching her city. Everything appears to be over, until a mysterious young man, Elliot, makes his appearance.
Entangled in a web of lies and politics, Elliot will try to draw Walter away from Iovbridge and face him in the stronghold of Wirskworth. He will attempt to rekindle relations and revive the old alliance between the Queen of Knightdorn and Syrella Endor, the Governor of Wirskworth. Elliot’s mission will take every fibre of his will and if he fails, so shall the kingdom.
Game Of Thrones meets Greek mythology in this explosive epic fantasy story, packed with war, medieval lore, magic, loyalty and bravery. The first book in the series, The Dance of Light, will take you on an epic journey to a fantasy world of men and mythical creatures which will keep you spellbound till the very end.
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With a 4.4-star Amazon rating and thousands of glowing reviews, this paranormal gem is perfect for fans of Twilight and The Infernal Devices.
The Medium
Fantasy · Romantasy · Historical Fantasy · Paranormal Romance · Steampunk
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If you like your historical fantasy with ghosts, demons, and forbidden romance, The Medium delivers. C.J. Archer’s haunting series starter boasts witty banter, dark secrets, and a love story that transcends death. With a 4.4-star Amazon rating and thousands of glowing reviews, this paranormal gem is perfect for fans of Twilight and The Infernal Devices.
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Emily Chambers sees dead people. It’s awkward, sure, but things really get complicated when a demon escapes on her watch, a handsome ghost refuses to leave her alone, and her birth date doesn’t line up with her father’s death. Literally.
Jacob Beaufort’s been dead a while, but that doesn’t stop him from being annoyingly charming or from being assigned to help Emily fix the supernatural mess she accidentally unleashed. Problem is, the longer he sticks around, the harder it is for them to ignore the pull between them.
With London at risk and a demon on the loose, Emily and Jacob must work together to seal the rift between realms.
But how do you save the world when your ghost partner makes your heart forget he’s already dead?
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This historical fantasy fits readers who like old Hollywood intrigue, magical rivalries, and mystery woven through enchantment.
The Golden Age of Magic
Fantasy · Historical Fantasy
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A fairy godmother’s first assignment turns dangerous when Hollywood glamour starts hiding curses, sabotage, and murder. In The Golden Age of Magic, Celeste travels to 1927 Los Angeles to guide an overlooked seamstress toward her destiny, only to face dark magic and betrayal within her own sisterhood. This historical fantasy fits readers who like old Hollywood intrigue, magical rivalries, and mystery woven through enchantment.
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Against the backdrop of 1920s Hollywood, a young fairy godmother on a mission is embroiled in malicious magic, mystery, and murder in a thrilling historical fantasy by the bestselling author of The Vine Witch.
Celeste is about to become one of the thirteen Fées Gardiennes, a centuries-old sisterhood of fairy godmothers. To be granted full status, she must usher her first protégé onto their path of destiny. Where better to find a starry-eyed ward than in the land of magic and illusion called Hollywood?
It’s 1927. The moviemaking business is booming when Celeste befriends a young studio seamstress whose dreams outshine everyone else’s. Rose is talented and underappreciated and could use some enchanted intervention in her life. Plans proceed swimmingly, and Celeste even catches the eye of a handsome producer. But after a series of unexplained accidents on the studio lot stir up rumors of a curse, Celeste fears the trouble is more personal—the spiteful meddling of a fellow Gardienne out to thwart Celeste’s success.
But the sabotage turns sinister when a starlet is murdered and it’s Rose who stands accused. As vengeance, dark magic, and betrayal wreak havoc, Celeste must come into her full power to save her innocent protégé and secure her own future in a cherished, ancient, and now threatened sisterhood.
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