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• This Dark Descent

  Josephson, Kalyn

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  Kidnapped father, enchanted horse races and reluctant allies make this book something fans of "The Scorpio Races" by Maggie Stiefvater should enjoy checking out.

• Ashlords

  Reintgen, Scott

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  Ages ago the Ashlords were gifted phoenix horses by their gods. Since then they have rode these magnificent beasts into battle, on great hunts and glorious races. While these supernatural horses are incredibly powerful made of ash and alchemy they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wren Hunt

  Watson, Mary, 1975-

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  Long ago 17 year old Wren's family held a powerful magic that let them control the surrounding area. Now the power is held by enemies of her people the Judges who hunt her people every year. Wren is sent on a mission to infiltrate the home of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Monsters Born and Made

  Berwah, Tanvi

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  In an oceanic world with a ridged caste system the well to do Landowners live a life of luxury and sport but the low caste Renters are the ones to tend to the terrifying beasts they race. When one gets free during capture Koral runs to recapture it.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Divine Rivals

  a Novel

  Ross, Rebecca (Rebecca J.)

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  "When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods . . . an epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel filled with hope and heartbreak, and the unparalleled power of love." --…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Titans

  Scott, Victoria (Young adult author)

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  Belonging to a family of broke compulsive gamblers seventeen year old Astrid is trying her best to live in this urban fantasy version of Detroit. When her father looses everything betting on the Titans at the race track there seems to be no way…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Terrier

  a Tortall Legend

  Pierce, Tamora

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  Growing up in adjunct poverty Beka gets her big break with the Provost's Guards. She becomes a "puppy" or apprentice to a couple of old "dogs" within the ranks of the Guards. Seizing this opportunity Beka soon finds herself in deeper water than…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Atlas Six

  Blake, Olivie,

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  A gripping fantasy novel that follows six ambitious young magicians competing for a coveted spot among the world's most powerful sorcerers. As they navigate dark secrets and deadly challenges, their pursuit of magical mastery leads to thrilling…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ninth House

  Bardugo, Leigh

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  A drop out with the ability to see ghosts is offered a chance to study at Yale. The catch: she must keep tabs on eight occult secret societies that operate at the university.

• The Magicians

  a Novel

  Grossman, Lev

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  The Magicians Trilogy written by Lev Grossman is a series which follows the escapades of Quentin Coldwater who is unexpectedly admitted into an exclusive college of magic and rigorously educated in modern sorcery.