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• Alchemised

  SenLinYu

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  In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.

• The Familiar

  Bardugo, Leigh

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  "Set in the Spanish Golden Age, during a time of high‑stakes political intrigue and glittering wealth, The Familiar follows Luzia, a servant in the household of an impoverished Spanish nobleman who reveals a talent for little miracles. Her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Quicksilver

  Hart, Callie

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  Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs. When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fourth Wing

  Yarros, Rebecca

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  In a world where dragons bond with elite riders, Violet Sorrengail faces a formidable challenge when she's thrust into the rigorous training, despite her physical limitations. As she battles ruthless competition and a kingdom on the brink of war,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Foxglove King

  Whitten, Hannah

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  The fate of a young woman gets entwined with that of the crown prince and a monk of death. "Romantic tension, an interesting magic system, and detailed worldbuilding." -- Library Journal

• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

  Mandanna, Sangu

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  A breezy and heartwarming story following the adventures of a group of young witches who form a clandestine society to uncover a hidden magical world within their everyday lives, blending humour, mystery, and friendship as they embark on enchanting…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• From Lukov With Love

  Zapata, Mariana

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  After years of setbacks and disappointments in figure skating, Jasmine Santos realizes her time to compete is running out. When an unexpected opportunity arises, she must reconsider her future, including an offer from Ivan Lukov, the man she's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Serpent & the Wings of Night

  Broadbent, Carissa

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  "If you are a fan of dangerous fantasy worlds, bloodthirsty vampires, swoon worthy romance and a completely terrifying deadly competition, The Serpent and the Wings of Night is going to be a book you will love." -- Book Briefs

• From Blood and Ash

  Armentrout, Jennifer L.

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  Poppy, chosen as the Maiden, is destined for a solitary life, but her existence takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Hawke, a golden-eyed guard bound to ensure her Ascension. As forbidden desires and the threat of a fallen kingdom entangle…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gods of Jade and Shadow

  Moreno-Garcia, Silvia

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  Set in 1920s Mexico, Casiopea Tun finds herself in a bind when she accidentally frees a Mayan god from imprisonment. Now she must accompany him on a quest to find his missing body parts before he becomes mortal.

• The Best of All Possible Worlds

  Lord, Karen, 1968-

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  Afrofuturist science fiction for fans of Stephenie Meyer. Culturally diverse and atmospheric. "An engrossing picaresque quest, a love story, and a moving character study." -- Guardian

• Poison Study

  Snyder, Maria V.

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  A woman is given the chance to avoid execution by becoming the food taster for the Commander. As she navigates palace politics, dangerous intrigue, and magic, Yelena forms a forbidden romance and discovers secrets that threaten her life.

• The Unhoneymooners

  Lauren, Christina

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  Accustomed to a life marked by inexplicable misfortune, Olive Torres faces an unexpected turn when a wedding day calamity results in a free honeymoon to Maui alongside her nemesis, Ethan Thomas. As they reluctantly agree to play the part of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hating Game

  Thorne, Sally, 1981-

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  Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman, executive assistants with an intense mutual dislike for each other, find their dynamic challenged when Joshua surprises Lucy with an unexpected kiss in the elevator, prompting her to question if her feelings towards…Read moreRead more of this annotation