Sarah J. Maas returns to the captivating world of Prythian, where ancient feuds and political machinations threaten to tear the land apart. This time, the focus shifts to Nesta Archeron, who is grappling with the aftermath of the devastating events in the previous books.
Co-written by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu, is an adventurous addition to Clare's Shadowhunters universe, specifically the "The Mortal Instruments" series. The novel, which serves as the first in "The Eldest Curses" trilogy, provides a deep dive into the characters of Alec Lightwood and Magnus Bane, who are on a romantic vacation through Europe when they are thrust into a quest to save the world.
A sprawling, feminist epic that weaves together the stories of several strong and complex women from vastly different backgrounds. At its core, the story is about a world divided and the desperate measures taken to prevent an impending catastrophe. In the kingdom of Inys, Queen Sabran IX must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from the Nameless One, a fire-breathing dragon sealed away a thousand years ago but is prophesied to return. Ead Duryan, a lady-in-waiting but secretly a mage from the Priory, a forbidden society of dragon slayers, is sent to protect Sabran, her queen...
A lavishly detailed and illustrated companion book to Martin’s "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, chronicling the history of the Targaryen dynasty, from Aegon the Conqueror to Aegon III. Taking the form of an in-world history book written by Archmaester Gyldayn of the Citadel, it provides a fascinating exploration of the rich history preceding the events of "Game of Thrones."
Introduces us to Zachary Ezra Rawlins, a graduate student in Vermont who stumbles upon a mysterious book in the university library. Inside, he is startled to find a story from his own childhood. His pursuit to understand how his life ended up in this book leads him to a hidden world, a vast, labyrinthine library full of stories, hidden beneath the surface of the earth—The Starless Sea.
A riveting blend of fantasy and mystery set against the backdrop of Yale University. The story revolves around Galaxy "Alex" Stern, a high school dropout with a troubled past, who mysteriously gets offered a full scholarship to Yale after surviving a horrific multiple homicide. The condition of her acceptance is her involvement with Lethe, the ninth of Yale's secret societies or "Houses of the Veil," tasked with monitoring the activities of the other eight.
Jemisin weaves a contemporary fantasy tale rooted in the heart of New York City. The premise is that great cities, upon reaching a certain age or prominence, come alive in the form of a human avatar. In New York City’s case, it doesn’t manifest as one, but six avatars, one for each borough and one for the city as a whole.
Continues the epic tale set in the world of Roshar, a place frequently ravaged by massive storms and home to various races, religions, and intricately designed magic systems. The story picks up one year after the Battle of Thaylen Field, with the revived Knights Radiant, their leader Dalinar Kholin, and allies holding the line against the enemy, Odium and his forces.
A heartwarming tale set in a world where magical beings coexist with humans, albeit marginalized and heavily regulated by government bodies. The story follows Linus Baker, a diligent caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, who leads a monotonous, solitary life, auditing orphanages that house magical children.
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