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Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo. I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother." For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her...

After her victory over Master Grey, Emily wants nothing more than to relax and give herself time to recover from the duel. Her magic, pushed to the limits, is no longer reliable, forcing her to learn to control it from scratch. Every time she delays using her magic, she risks headaches...or worse. But she must return to Whitehall to complete her fourth-year exams and bid farewell to those of her friends who are not returning for fifth year. And then, she must return to Zangaria to play her role in Princess Alassa's wedding to Jade.

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.

"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...

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.

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.

Adam of Beneficence wanted to be a magician, and even undertook a magical apprenticeship, but there isn’t a single spark of magic in his entire body. In desperation, his master arranged for him to study at Heart’s Eye University, a former school of magic that has become a university, a place where magicians and mundanes can work to combine their talents and forge the future together. But all is not well at Heart’s Eye. The magical and mundane apprentices resent and fear each other, and outside, powerful forces are gathering to snuff out the future before it can take shape.

Josie Barton is in mortal danger. Ensnared by Nepenthe’s mind-control enchantment and forced to turn on everyone she loves, William Barton was the last person in the world she expected might come to her rescue. But her older brother seems to be hiding a lot more than just the truth about his grim fate all those years ago, and his plans for her now may be far more sinister than Josie dares to imagine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ace–dirt broke and hungry–has never been so out of his element as he is trying to survive in the wilderness alone. When teaming up with Isaac and Vera becomes the only option, Ace is forced to decide what he is willing to give up. Can the three learn to trust each other enough to survive as Mortagnan and his men seek their capture?

Magical Embrace is the spellbinding first installment in the Urban Magic series, a multi-book journey brimming with high-stakes adventure, explosive twists, and a whirlwind of emotions. This fast-paced narrative draws listeners into a world where the line between love and survival blurs, leaving you breathless and yearning for more.

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.

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.

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...

On a remote island west of Scotland, an evil widow uses black magic and evil spells to force the MacKenzie family off St. Margaret Island. Their young son, Robbie MacKenzie saves the life of an injured albatross named Alfonso. When Robbie and his mother are notified that his father was lost at sea and that only his unopened parachute was found, Robbie knows he must find out what really happened to his father.

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.

Emily erfährt, dass sie Zauberkräfte besitzt, und um zu lernen, ihre Fähigkeiten einzusetzen, soll sie in Whitehall, der ältesten und ehrwürdigsten Zauberschule, ausgebildet werden. Die Einheimischen dort halten sie für ein "Schicksalskind" – dazu bestimmt, Großes zu vollbringen. Ein Titel, der ihr Freunde und Feinde bringt. Als Fremde in einer unbekannten Welt muss Emily sich in ihrem neuen Leben zurechtfinden ... und zugleich um ihr Leben fürchten. Denn der Nekromant ist weiter auf der Jagd nach ihr, und wenn Emily ihn nicht aufhält, kann er der Welt den Untergang bringen.