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In an impoverished border town with a population dwindling as fast as hope, Gwen Tailor aims to change things. She is a daughter of the Seamstress class, drawing on the bloodline skills of her mother, who stitches with a speed that veers into the realm of magic. An awesome feat. But armed with a giant piercing needle, Gwen is more than a seamstress. To save her people from extinction and create a pattern all her own for survival, she must be a monster slayer. In the core of the town is the dungeon, a deep-pitted breeding ground. Gwen is going where the monsters dwell.

The addictive, enthralling debut by online sensation Abigail Gibbs. The sexiest romance you'll read this year. One moment can change your life forever.... For Violet Lee, a chance encounter on a darkened street draws her into a world beyond her wildest imaginings, a timeless place of vast elegance and immeasurable wealth, of beautiful mansions and lavish parties, where a decadent group of friends live for pleasure alone. A place from which there is no escape...no matter how hard Violet tries.

Having just gained her freedom and started her journey, Sybil faces the looming threat of Soulblade; both an infamous criminal organization and an ancient relic. Meanwhile, Armag Hollow, the land she resides in, is in peril. With the Grand Checkpoint gone, the Beasts of the Dark Hollow threaten to infest the land, all while old machinations come to life and insanity pervades the land. Plans of old are set in motion to achieve upheaval; all to kill the Mayor, the sickness that plagues the land once in for all. And once that is done, a new era for Armag Hollow will soon follow.

Ayleth and her shade move as one, ever hungry for the hunt. Under her mentor's tight control, she fears her memories are being stolen. Now 19, apprenticed for as long as she can remember to the mysterious Holy Order, she longs to rise in the ranks and banish untamed spirits for the prophesied Golden Prince. When shadowy threats descend on the crown, Ayleth seizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove her worth in open competition. Seeking to win the prince's favor and escape her scheming mentor, she resolves to hold her own against Terryn, a handsome, arrogant opponent.

Trouble is coming for Earth and for the people of Crownhill. The wolfmen were only the start. Trolls and ogres now roam these unfamiliar lands. And worst of all, other humans wait and plot against us. With no one else to lead them, the burden of protecting these people falls to me. But I am not alone. Bridget and Sakura loyally stand by my side. And now, at last, I am finally reunited with Myrina, my oldest friend. She hails from the world of the Amazonians, and her people have lived with the System for countless years. They know the answers to questions we haven't even thought to ask.

Elania's life takes an unexpected turn when demon-worshiping cultists summon her to their world, aiming to revive their dead god. When their hated foe strikes, she escapes into Eladu's darkest depths. Amidst savage predators and underground monsters, Elania discovers her newfound abilities are both a formidable ally and a haunting burden that threatens to reshape her very soul. To climb higher towards civilization means she must contend with anti-demon sentiment and those who would use her as a source of arcane power. But Elania is not alone in her struggles.

The highly anticipated sequel to The Dark Heroine: Dinner with a Vampire. Her fate is set in stone.... Autumn Rose lives in a sleepy seaside town in the southwest of England, but buried deep under the surface of her quiet life are dark secrets. Swirling marks on her skin mark her out as having extraordinary power, but at school she is shunned and condemned by the very people she is sworn to protect.

Keladry of Mindelan has finally achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a knight - but it’s not quite what she imagined. In the midst of a brutal war, Kel has been assigned to oversee a refugee camp. She’s sure it’s because Lord Wyldon still doesn’t see her as equal to the men. Nevertheless, she’s learning the importance of caring for people who have been robbed of their homes, wealth, and self-respect. Perhaps this battle is as important as the war with Scanra?

In Tempests and Slaughter, fans of Tamora Pierce will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable fantasy adventure where a kingdom's future rests on the shoulders of a young man with unimaginable gifts and a talent for making vicious enemies. In the ancient halls of the Imperial University of Carthak, a young man has begun his journey to becoming one of most powerful mages the realm has ever known.

A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you. As the only female page in history to pass the first year of training to become a knight, Keladry of Mindelan is a force to be reckoned with. But even with her loyal circle of friends at her side, Kel’s battle to prove herself isn’t over yet. She is still trying to master her paralysing fear of heights and keep up with Lord Wyldon’s gruelling training schedule.

Kel will not allow this first test to be her last. The adventure begins in the New York Times best-selling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: Tamora Pierce. A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you.

Ree is a woman with a violent past – a past she thought she’d left behind. After years of wandering, she and her niece Javani have finally built a small life for themselves at the edge of the known world. But sometimes the past refuses to stay there, and Ree’s is about to catch up with her. This time, there will be blood. For the land is in turmoil and professional killers have arrived in their town looking for an older woman and child, setting off a desperate chase through deserts, mountains, and mines. Ree will have to discover her former self if she is to keep them both alive.

Within the world of Aadilor sits the hidden Thief Kingdom, a land overflowing with magic and mayhem. There the Mousai, a trio of deadly sorceresses, serve the reclusive Thief King, delivering punishment and pleasure to the masses. Arabessa Bassette is the leader of the Mousai, conducting their powerful gifts with unyielding precision. But behind her mask of control burns a desire to forge her own path—along with a tumultuous relationship with Zimri D’Enieu, her father’s right hand and the man who’s held her heart since they were children.

Twenty-nine, depressed, and drowning in credit card debt after losing her job during the pandemic, a millennial woman decides to end her troubles by jumping off Seoul’s Mapo Bridge. But her suicide attempt is interrupted by a girl dressed all in white—her guardian angel. Ah Roa is a clairvoyant magical girl on a mission to find the greatest magical girl of all time. And our protagonist just may be that special someone.

Juliet Cooper’s life isn’t exciting, but it’s secure. She works at a sandwich shop, babysits her little brother, and helps her parents out with the bills. She also has no idea she used to be dead. One dark night as she heads to her latest tabletop game, sinister men rise from the darkness and chase her down. After she’s rescued by two old friends, Juliet learns that a life she no longer remembers has caught up with her. A bloody life or death contest in Washington DC was only the start.

Terra Olson never asked to be chosen. But when she solves the puzzle of the Norse goddess Freya, she finds herself imbued with astonishing power. Can she master her fledgling abilities and reclaim her goddess' lost relics before they fall into the hands of evil? Terra's quest leads her into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the ruthless Beatrice Villon. But the stakes are raised to apocalyptic heights when a confrontation leaves Terra's ally, Leif, gravely wounded. With Leif's life hanging in the balance, Terra bargains with Odin himself for her friend's soul.

Still recovering from her deadly encounter with the Phantomwitch, Ayleth finds herself the unwilling guest of the Golden Prince, forced to enjoy his hospitality...and the not-so-gentle ministrations of Venator Fendrel du Glaive. There's something strange about Fendrel. The way he stares at her is unsettling - as though she's a monster, as though she's guilty of some great sin. But didn't she just defeat one of the worst enemies the kingdom has ever known? Hasn't she proven her worth?

Ayleth and Terryn survived the Witchwood, but they're no closer to solving the mystery of the dead shade hunter. In their quest for answers, they discover that a witch has escaped through the Great Barrier and is leaving a trail of corpses in her wake. A murderous witch is only one of Ayleth's problems, however. Terryn, her infuriating and intriguing rival, will give his all to win their competition. And Kephan, their Outpost Master, conceals more than one dangerous secret. Worst of all, while pursuing a lead, Ayleth finds herself on the hunt for a three-year-old girl....

When Odessa joined the hunt to kill one of the Low Gods in a last-ditch effort to save her people from the ravages of the sun-deadening Gray, an encounter with the ancient boar god Egende left her trampled and near death. Desperate, her father filled her body with cursed magic blood, saving her life but damning her soul. Then, terrified of what she had become, her tribe cast her out. Now a young woman, the forsaken Odessa is obsessed with vengeance against the gods who destroyed her family and village.

When Darcy becomes a thief for a crooked pawnshop owner who has the power to save her sister, she’s thrown into a world of magic, mystery, and romance. Once it’s discovered that she herself can wield magic, Darcy and her sister are uprooted from their home and brought to the Palace to train. There, they must learn to control their new powers if they wish to stay safe in this unfamiliar realm. Thrown into a war she wants no part in, Darcy must follow her instincts to keep herself, her sister, and those she cares about safe. However, nothing is quite as it seems.