Category Archives: fantasy
The Girl the Sea Gave Back – Adrienne Young
From the publisher, “For as long as she can remember, Tova has lived among the Svell, the people who found her washed ashore as a child and use her for her gift as a Truthtongue. Her own home and clan … Continue reading
The Little Grey Girl – Celine Kiernan
After defeating the Raggedy Witches and banishing the Queen, Mup’s mother, Mup and family have moved to this world permanently. Mup’s powerful mother has to rebuild a kingdom beginning with regaining trust of the people and it looks like the … Continue reading
The Merciful Crow – Margaret Owen
From the publisher: A future chieftain Fie abides by one rule: look after your own. Her Crow caste of undertakers and mercy-killers takes more abuse than coin, but when they’re called to collect royal dead, she’s hoping they’ll find the … Continue reading
The Traitor’s Kingdom – Erin Beaty
From the publisher: “The fate of Sage Fowler and her fiancé Captain Alex Quinn is decided in the epic conclusion of the Traitor’s Trilogy. Once a spy and counselor to the throne, Sage Fowler has secured victory for her kingdom at … Continue reading
Dark Shores – Danielle L. Jensen
From the publisher, “Piracy, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in this thrilling first novel in a commercial, fast-paced new YA fantasy series by Danielle L. Jensen A PIRATE’S DAUGHTER Teriana is the daughter of a trading ship captain. Her people … Continue reading
The Wicked King – Holly Black
The sequel to The Cruel Prince opens with all of Jude’s plans coming to fruition. Oak is safely growing up in the human world until he comes of age to rule, replacing Cardan. Cardan now rules, temporarily, but is well … Continue reading
The Brilliant Death – Amy Rose Capetta
From the publisher, “All her life, Teodora has hidden the fact that she secretly turns her family’s enemies into music boxes, mirrors, and other decorative objects. After all, everyone in Vinalia knows that stregas—wielders of magic—are figures out of fairytales. … Continue reading
Begone the Raggedy Witches – Celine Kiernan
From the publisher, “On the night that Aunty dies the Raggedy Witches come for Mup’s mam. Pale, cold, relentless, they will do anything to coax Mam back to Witches Borough. When they kidnap Mup’s dad, Mup and her mam must … Continue reading
The Traitor’s Ruin – Erin Beaty
The sequel to The Traitor’s Kiss continues to follow the exploits of the multi-talented Sage who fell in love with Captain Alex Quinn during their successful efforts to thwart an enemy invasion. Sage is living a secure life as tutor … Continue reading
Whisper of the Tide – Sarah Tolcser
The sequel to Song of the Current opens with Caro, now captain of her own ship, and Markos, rightful ruler of Akhaia, in a committed relationship. They continue to strategize how Markos can gain control of his country. The only … Continue reading
The Smoke Thieves – Sally Green
The despicable King of Brigant is stirring up trouble with the neighboring kingdoms and employs his son, Boris, do the bulk of his dirty work. They torture and kill anyone who might interfere. The King arranges the political marriage of … Continue reading
Sky in the Deep – Adrienne Young
Every five years, the lowland dwelling Aska and the mountain dwelling Riki must meet in battle because their respective gods had a feud. They fight and die because their gods had a spat generations ago. During the last fighting season, … Continue reading
To Kill A Kingdom – Alexandra Christo
From the publisher, “Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one … Continue reading
The Cruel Prince – Holly Black
From the publisher: Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to … Continue reading
Everless – Sara Holland
From the publisher: In the kingdom of Sempera, time is currency—extracted from blood, bound to iron, and consumed to add time to one’s own lifespan. The rich aristocracy, like the Gerlings, tax the poor to the hilt, extending their own … Continue reading
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