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A Conjuring of Light
by V. E. Schwab
A conclusion to the trilogy that includes A Gathering of Shadows traces the rise and fall of kingdoms throughout the Maresh Empire, where a fraught balance of magic endangers both heroes and foes. By a New York Times best-selling author.
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| The Fate of the Tearling: A Novel by Erika JohansenEpic Fantasy. In this highly anticipated conclusion to the trilogy that began with The Queen of the Tearling, Queen Kelsea Glynn squares off against her enemy, the Red Queen of Mortmesne. Beset by visions of the past, Kelsea knows how much is at stake, which is why she's willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect her realm and her people. Infusing a classic battle between good and evil with dystopian and apocalyptic themes, The Fate of the Tearling will appeal most to fantasy readers who don't mind a bit of genre-blending. |
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Miranda and Caliban by Jacqueline CareyA lovely girl grows up in isolation where her father, a powerful magus, has spirited them to in order to keep them safe. In this incredible retelling of the fantastical tale, Jacqueline Carey shows readers the other side of the coin--the dutiful and tenderhearted Miranda, who loves her father but is terribly lonely. And Caliban, the strange and feral boy Prospero has bewitched to serve him. Miranda and Caliban is bestselling fantasy author Jacqueline Carey's gorgeous retelling of The Tempest. With hypnotic prose and a wild imagination, Carey explores the themes of twisted love and unchecked power that lie at the heart of Shakespeare's masterpiece, while serving up a fresh take on the play's iconic characters.
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Norse mythology
by Neil Gaiman
The New York Times best-selling author of A View From the Cheap Seats presents a bravura rendering of the major Norse pantheon that traces the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and the exploits of its characters, illuminating the characters and natures of iconic figures Odin, Thor and Loki
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| Wards of Faerie by Terry BrooksEpic Fantasy. As the forces of science (represented by the Federation) and magic (guided by the Druids) clash, threatening the stability of the Four Lands, Druid Aphenglow Elessedil discovers the diary of an elven girl that hints at the fate of the long-vanished Elfstones. Chronologically, this 1st book in the Dark Legacy of Shannara trilogy directly follows the High Druid of Shannara series, which in turn is set some 400 years after the events of the main series (beginning with The Sword of Shannara). However, those disinclined to read the entire 20-book saga in order will be pleased to know that Wards of Faerie stands on its own. |
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| The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus by Terry GoodkindEpic Fantasy. Before there was the heroic duo of Richard and Kahlan, there was lone heroine Magda Searus. This prequel to the Sword of Truth series opens as Madga unexpectedly loses her husband, First Wizard Baraccus, to suicide. Determined to find out why Baraccus chose this drastic course of action, Magda seeks out a spiritist who can speak to the dead -- and, in doing so, learns of a great danger to the realm. However, as a commoner and a magically ungifted woman, Magda faces staunch opposition from those in power when she attempts to carry on her husband's work. |
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| A Cavern Of Black Ice by J.V. JonesEpic Fantasy. The end is nigh, and the only ones who can stop the looming apocalypse are seer Ash March, a foundling raised by the villainous Penthero Iss, Surlord of Spire Vanis, and archer Raif Sevrance, an outcast of the Blackhail Clan. Joining forces against Ash's adoptive father and his sorcery-wielding forces, these reluctant heroes must tap into an ancient magic if they have any hope of prevailing against evil. This book kicks off the Sword of Shadows series, which continues with A Fortress of Grey Ice. |
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