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The Road of Bones

The Road of Bones Demi Winters · 2025 · 640p · ≈ 21h · Moderate In this epic and immersive Viking-inspired romantic fantasy, a woman fleeing a ruthless assassin accidentally joins forces with agroup of thieves and must use all her cunning to escape with her life—and heart—intact.Silla Nordvig is running for her life.The Queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on… Shares Fantasy

Upon the Forge of Battle

Upon the Forge of Battle Anthony Ryan Shares Fantasy with this book.

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The Strength of the Few

The Strength of the Few James Islington The #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy follow up to The Will of the Many, expanding the world of The Heirarchy series as Vis grapples with a dangerous secret that could unravel history across alternate dimensions. Book two of The Hierarchy quartet.OMNE TRIUM PERFECTUM The Hierarchy still call me Vis Telimus. Still hail me as Catenicus. They still, as one, believe they know who I am. But… Shares Fantasy

The Daughters' War

The Daughters' War Christopher Buehlman An instant USA Today bestseller!Enter the fray in this luminous new adventure from Christopher Buehlman, set during the war-torn, goblin-infested years just before The Blacktongue Thief.The goblins have killed all of our horses and most of our men. They have enslaved our cities, burned our fields, and still they wage war.Now, our daughters take up arms.Galva — Galvicha to her three brothers, two… Shares Fantasy

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungeon Crawler Carl Matt Dinniman Arschwitzig, einfallsreich und absolut suchterzeugend. Die legendäre LitRPG-Fantasyserie um Dungeon Crawler Carl und die Perserkatze Princess Donut gibt es endlich auf Deutsch. Willkommen im Dungeon. Entertainment ist Pflicht. Überleben nicht.Das Leben ist nicht fair. Erst wird Carl von seiner Freundin sitzengelassen, und dann muss er mitten in der Nacht in Boxer Shorts und Lederjacke raus,… Shares Fantasy

Metal Slinger Rachel Schneider · 2026 · 520p · ≈ 17h · Moderate Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha, training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta–the very same people who exiled her adopted community to a life at sea. Going to the market is a rite of passage eagerly anticipated by all young guards, but Brynn does not anticipate breaking a century-long peace treaty… Shares Fantasy

Ramses the Damned: The Passion of Cleopatra

Ramses the Damned: The Passion of Cleopatra Anne Rice & Christopher Rice Shares Fantasy with this book.

The Wise Man's Fear

The Wise Man's Fear Patrick Rothfuss Discover book two of Patrick Rothfuss’ #1 New York Times-bestselling epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle. “I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.” —Lin-Manuel Miranda DAY TWO: THE WISE MAN’S FEAR   “There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”   My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me.   So… Shares Fantasy

The Blacktongue Thief

The Blacktongue Thief Christopher Buehlman A USA Today bestseller!Set in a world of goblin wars, stag-sized battle ravens, and assassins who kill with deadly tattoos, Christopher Buehlman's The Blacktongue Thief begins a 'dazzling' (Robin Hobb) fantasy adventure unlike any other. Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting,… Shares Fantasy

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungeon Crawler Carl Matt Dinniman · 2020 · ★ 4.4 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate **The apocalypse will be televised!** A man. His ex-girlfriend's cat. A sadistic game show unlike anything in the universe: a dungeon crawl where survival depends on killing your prey in the most entertaining way possible. In a flash, every human-erected construction on Earth—from Buckingham Palace to the tiniest of sheds—collapses in a heap, sinking into the ground. The buildings and… Shares Fantasy

Adversary to the Villain

Adversary to the Villain Hannah Nicole Maehrer HR Update: The position of “adversary to the villain” has been filled. Evie Sage does not recall applying.Evie has always tried to be helpful, loyal, and only mildly involved in treason. But with a dangerous prophecy threatening the very magic of Rennedawn—not to mention the race to claim its necessary artifacts before King Benedict does—things are starting to feel…less like a career path and… Shares Fantasy

The Shadow of What Was Lost

The Shadow of What Was Lost James Islington A young man with forbidden magic finds himself drawn into an ancient war against a dangerous enemy in book one of the Licanius Trilogy, the series that fans are heralding as the next Wheel of Time. As destiny calls, a journey begins.It has been twenty years since the godlike Augurs were overthrown and killed. Now, those who once served them -- the Gifted -- are spared only because they have… Shares Fantasy

Shattered Past Lindsay Buroker An elite forces officer with a dreadful reputation.  A bookish paleontologist with a love for mysteries. An ancient stronghold full of secrets that will take both of them to unearth. Professor Lilah Zirkander (yes, she’s related to the famous pilot, and no, she can’t get him to autograph your undergarments) is looking forward to a summer in the paleontology lab, researching and cataloging… Shares Fantasy

The Sword of Shannara

The Sword of Shannara Terry Brooks The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has becomeone of the most popular fantasy tales of all time.Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows little of such troubles. But the supposedly dead Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy everything in his wake.The sole weapon against this Power of… Shares Fantasy

Dragon Prince Melanie Rawn Introducing a lush epic fantasy world replete with winged beasts, power games of magical treachery—and a realm of princedoms hovering on the brink of war.“Combining dragons, a family full of passion and hate, and medieval-style politics and warfare,” this first installment in the Dragon Prince series “has all the ingredients to please (Locus).”When Rohan became the new prince of the Desert, ruler… Shares Fantasy

On Wings of Blood

On Wings of Blood Briar Boleyn · 2025 · ★ 4.5 · 592p · ≈ 19h · Moderate Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. I didn't sign up for this. A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That's a recipe for suffering. I'm Medra Pendragon, last of the dragon riders—or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing.… Shares Fantasy

Assassin's Quest

Assassin's Quest Robin Hobb “An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz—or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The… Shares Fantasy

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