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Plague Arcanist (Frith Chronicles #4) by Shami Stovall

A fantasy to devour… Stovall outdoes herself as she continues the Frith Chronicles with this fourth installment, a tale brimming with magical intrigue and an endearing team of skilled misfits. After getting infected, Volke Savan has no option other than…
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Queen of Swords (A Stone Wielder’s Legacy Trilogy, #1) by Karelynn A. Spacek

An intriguing read… Merging elements of a fantasy world into an urban setting, Spacek’s debut takes readers on a thrilling journey. The aspiring archer Ivyssa has just taken the command of Azulyria as its ruler when an accident sets things…
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On the Trail of the Ruthless Warlock by Lynne Armstrong-Jones

  Thrilling and engrossing… An unlikely band of travelers seeking to destroy a deadly Warlock sets on a dangerous quest in Armstrong-Jones’s engrossing latest fantasy. There are concerns about an evil force on the rise, but when destruction hits next…
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Coliseum Arcanist by Shami Stovall

This review is done by a seventh grader. There is excitement buzzing in the air as the start of the Sovereign Dragon Tournament is drawing near. Volke and his friends are excited to compete in the tournament, however… they are…
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Disenchanted (Disenchanted #1) by Brianna Sugalski

  An intricate, deeply satisfying, well-told fantasy… Sugalski makes her foray into the world of dark fantasy with this fabulous first installment of the Disenchanted series, set in a medieval world where a Brenton princess struggles to deal with her…
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Blood Ties: Steel and Magic Book 2 by M.A. Leon

  Thoroughly enjoyable… Leon’s deft, engrossing sequel to Elemental Links picks up where the last installment left off: the necrom have been defeated at the battle of Dretlon Valley, and the brothers are back at the city of Maldra. But…
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Coliseum Arcanist (Frith Chronicles #3) by Shami Stovall

Not the one to be missed if you’re a die-hard Harry Potter fan… Stovall returns with another endlessly inventive plot as she continues the Frith Chronicles with this marvelous third installment. For Volke Savan and his fellow arcanists, the journey…
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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista

  A riveting page-turner that’s high on anticipation… Jay gracefully blends history with archeology, fantasy, and non-stop action in his first installment of The Forerunner Saga series as he takes readers on a rousing, adventurous journey with mighty Viking warriors…
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The Book of Moon: An Lour ihn G’ealach by K. Rose Quayle

  A lyrically written, compelling novel… Inspired by her own experience as a child and teenager growing up with a mental illness, Quayle’s beautiful novel follows the journey of a young análong who in search of discovering her family’s truth…
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Cryptal’s Champion (Songs of Si’Empra Book 2) by Miriam Verbeek

  A dark, magic-tinged fantasy tale which is both timely and intense… Verbeek returns with this poignant and engrossing second installment in the Songs of Si’Empra series as her adolescent protagonist fights for her people while struggling with her inner…
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Skyseeker’s Princess (Songs of Si’Empra Book 1) by Miriam Verbeek

  An intriguing fantasy that’s both compelling and fascinating… Verbeek’s series opener is lyrically written, deeply emotional, and full of intrigue. Ellen is meant to rule the people of Si’Empra, an intriguing windswept island near Antarctica, after her father’s death…
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Roland’s Path: (Heirs of Vanity #1) by R.J. Hanson

  Exquisitely written and swiftly paced, this coming-of-age YA fantasy is a definite page-turner… Hanson creates a complex and layered world of mighty warriors, fierce gods, dishonorable elves, powerful dwarves, and shadowy wizards in this first installment of Heirs of…