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"If anyone's looking for me, I live in this book now." - Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and Daughter of Smoke & Bone Howl's Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly fake) magical curiosity shop and a girl...

Josie Barton is a high school student living in terror. Invisible creatures torment her everywhere she goes, constantly getting her into trouble at school, and even haunting her apartment. But just when Josie thinks things couldn't get any worse, she meets the guy from across the hall. Zeph Clemmont is a changeling with enemies in all the worst places, fighting to undo a curse that threatens to end his life. Survival means he will have to swallow his pride and trust Josie with all his darkest secrets.

The System is XP and level-up based. The unique part is the System-based abilities that can be learned through the collection of magic cores, little orbs that have magical abilities, and weapon arts—a person has certain weapons that match them. There are quests, individual achievements, stats to gain, and recognition by the System for providing the greatest service/efforts during mass party quests, and more.

As a thief, I'm good at three things: hiding in the shadows, getting in and out unseen, and uncovering secrets. I put these skills to work for the Sinclair Family, one of the magical mobs that run the tourist town of Cloudburst Falls. Everyone knows Victor Draconi wants to take over all the other Families - and kill every last Sinclair. What they don't know is that I'm on to him, and no way will I let the man who murdered my mom get away with hurting all the other people I care about.

The University of Heart’s Eye barely survived the conflict between magical and mundane students–a conflict fanned by an undercover sorcerer hiding in the last place anyone suspected, a conflict that came within moments of destroying the university or delivering the student body into inescapable servitude. But the fight for academic independence is far from over. Chaos is spreading across the Allied Lands and the university is being sucked into a vortex that may still destroy Emily’s dreams of a better future for the entire world.

When a battle with death-dealing Skinners catapults Daine and her mentor, Numair, into the divine realms the riddles of Daine’s past finally begin to reveal themselves. However the pair must return to their beloved Tortall, for the kingdom is under attack and survival depends on Daine’s wild magic.A harrowing journey across the divine realms leads Daine and Numair through danger to dragons; to a breathtaking confrontation with their great enemy Ozorne; and finally brings Daine face to face with the Great Gods, who will force the girl to make the most important decision of her life.

Ren’s quest to dismantle Kathor’s corrupt system comes to a head as political machinations and a mysterious disease take hold of the city in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the “pulse-pounding” (Publishers Weekly, on A Door in the Dark) New York Times bestselling Waxways series...

Magic is all about love. That is why witchcraft is so awful. Witches and warlocks are the absence of love and joy. They are all black magic and darkness. Which is why Rose has to stop the Shadow Walker coven from recruiting more to their ranks.

Der Kampf gegen Sir Dolt hat begonnen. Der Vampir ist im Besitz eines mächtigen Artefakts und hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, nicht nur die Übernatürlichen, sondern auch den Rest der Menschheit zu versklaven. Er will das Geheimnis der Existenz von Wölfen, Vampiren, Magiern und Dämonen der ganzen Welt enthüllen. Thresh, der zum Alpha der Alphas aufgestiegen ist, will nicht tatenlos zusehen. Gemeinsam bereiten sie sich auf die größte Herausforderung vor, der sich die Übernatürlichen je gestellt haben.

Ralnor the Ranger has taken his powers to new heights in the battle against the human sorcerers. Now, he must delve deeper into the causes of the evil that brought about the ancient war between humans and elves. Wielding an awesome magic and with his trusted companions by his side, Ralnor’s story takes him into unexplored lands and into unexpected new alliances. His powers are growing, but an ancient evil has been reawakened. The world of the Rangers is about to be changed forever.

Falsely accused of being the notorious Magic Thief, the non-magic Marcel Ellsworth, Baron of Carrington, wants nothing more than to stay away from enchanters and sorcerers. Unfortunately, he soon discovers his mentor, the Duke of Henly, is head of a family of proud enchanters - and that they’re the next target of the Magic Thief, a servant of the sorcerers.

Nixen gibt es wirklich – und sie sind gefährlich. So wurde es Devin ihr Leben lang eingetrichtert. Als sie ihren Schwarm Tyler aus Versehen zu tief in den Badesee lockt und so ins Krankenhaus befördert, begreift Devin, dass in ihr selbst Nixen-Kräfte schlummern. Um sie zu kontrollieren, soll sie die geheime "School of Myth & Magic" besuchen, zusammen mit Hexen, Drachen, Vampiren und einem sehr charmanten Faun. Doch etwas – oder jemand – mit dunklen Absichten ist ihr an die Schule gefolgt.

Ebony Amberwood, Princess of Amethystia and sixteen year old witch, has had a tough few months. The aftermath of her battle in Amethystia has left demons running amok and witch hunters coming out of the woodwork. Her best friend Sam is missing, and the people of Amethystia have started to revolt. Now the only way to save everyone is to do the one thing that may end up hurting them the most. When Peyton Levin, a devilishly handsome boy with an unruly attitude, jumps into the fray, Ebony's relationship with Nightshade is put to the test.

Die Geschichte von Thresh, Ashkana, Timothy, Ferynn und Kleiner Kerl geht weiter! In Stallen, der geheimen Schule der Übernatürlichen, geht es hoch her. Hier lernt die Elite der Magier, Vampire und Werwölfe ab 16 Jahren, ihre Gaben zu beherrschen. Doch unerwartete Ereignisse stören die Ruhe auf dem Campus und säen Verdacht in den Reihen der Jugendlichen... Man sollte meinen, dass Threshs Leben mit dem Friedensvertrag, der Kontrolle über seinen Wolf und dem Rat der Alphas ausgelastet ist, doch in seinem Kopf dreht sich alles um ein anderes heikles Problem: Garal.

Arion is gone, and Theresa has finally come out of hiding after sixteen years. Cyllorian doesn't know what to think any more, but there's one thing he knows for sure...Arion's not dead. Cy is determined to do whatever it takes to bring Arion back. Even if the means relying on the elusive Theresa, and she seems to have her own agenda.

A young technomancer teams up with a handsome thief and a sentient motorcycle to save her sister in this propulsive, magic-filled young adult fantasy that is perfect for fans of Gearbreakers and Iron Widow. Adya wants nothing more than to be left alone. Content to be loyal to no one but herself...

Imagine being a 14 year old again and finding a coin that seems to give off a light of its own. The coin has your name on it, and instructs you to toss it into a fountain next to the Tree of Life. That's what happens in The Magic of Vex, and what starts my protagonist off on a magical adventure that many young boys and girls would love to have. This book is "G" rated.

Isabel Benson Queen of Cinder’s Edge finds herself questioning whether the kingdom is ready for changes. Travel through time as her grandparents help to answer that question by telling their story. In the end, after hearing the history of her family and kingdom, Isabel must decide whether or not, she too can trust her instincts and sign a royal decree that will change the fate of Cinder’s Edge and its people forever.

This novel is part of a series, Young Magic, directed to young listener teens and pre-teens. It is about a diverse group of teenage magicians and witches who forge a bond and grow up together. It is set in present-day London and includes action, mystery magic, and what it is like being a teenager.

The capital city lay in ruins. Portia helps rebuild it, one smashed building at time. But it’s not enough. She cannot forget those trapped on the other side of the closed portal.