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The Auran Chronicles, Book 1
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Maeve York
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Gregory Salinas
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Wendy Heiss
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In a god blessed realm where greed is the faith of rulers, Snowlin's existence was perhaps the greediest act of all.
Born the forbidden child of two Aura, magical beings possessing god-gifted powers, she carries a burden of title. Prized a weapon of destruction by her father and hunted as a monster of carnage by others. The odds knew no favor to the wicked or kind in Numengarth, but Snowlin turned human, powerless, and a disappointment to the creator who intended to wield her in his claim for power over the continent.
After twelve years disparaged into exile, she sets to return and claim what the realm owed her: revenge on both her father and the night king who hunted to take more than her life.
Take and destroy were her plans.
Use and bargain were his.
She returns to find the rapacity of serpents lingering in the air and at her expense once again. Snowlin, now arranged to wed her nightmare for a political agreement, begins adjusting plans.
While caught in a game of crowns, what would she choose to become? Pawn to the winter king or queen to the night king?
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Eight Fae fight for my hand in marriage. They're willing to kill for it. But if they discover my secret, my future husband might kill me too. The King of Brookmere has decreed his daughter is to marry—which means, despite my protests, he's enacted an archaic tradition, summoning powerful Fae from across the land to compete for my hand in marriage. And more importantly, the throne. Eight fae will fight in the deadly trials, braving formidable magic and each other to prove themselves worthy of the crown. Including the arrogant, shadow-wielding Kade Blackthorn.
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Amazing Worldbuilding & Character Development
- By Tommie on 06-16-25
By: Anna Applegate, and others
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Shades of Perception: A Progression Fantasy Epic
- Shades of Perception, Book 1
- By: FiniteVoid
- Narrated by: Kevin Kemp
- Length: 19 hrs and 55 mins
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In a world where thoughts shape reality, Vern watches as the laws of physics crumble around him. But while others embrace mysticism, this scientist sees an opportunity to reverse engineer the new rules governing Victorian Elmhurst. Marked by an elder god's rune burning in his mind and racing against its corruption, Vern forges his own way. Armed with years of scientific knowledge, he develops a unique power: the ability to perceive and manipulate Balance itself.
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This book scratches an itch that's hard to reach
- By CDM860 on 01-23-25
By: FiniteVoid
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To Bleed a Kingdom
- The Bleeding Realms, Book 1
- By: Ella Dawes
- Narrated by: Laura Horowitz, Tristan Warden
- Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
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For over thirty years, the city of Seboia has barricaded itself against the Gods Cursed kingdom of Brecca and its monstrous creations. Now, the Soulless' numbers are swelling, and their attacks are rising in frequency—an ominous prelude for the darkness sure to come. Captain of the Guard, Darius, must remain focused on his duty to protect his kingdom. But when a group of foreigners arrives in Seboia, their alluring leader becomes an unwanted distraction. A scarred beauty with a sharp mind and even sharper tongue, Lena rouses an all-consuming hunger within the Fire Immortal.
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So good!
- By victoria baumann on 05-20-25
By: Ella Dawes
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Mania
- Kings of Grove Academy, Book 1
- By: Katie May
- Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell, Anthony Palmini
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
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Everyone fears them. Except for me. The kings who rule Grove Academy don't scare me, not with their gentle touches, sweet words, and smiles reserved only for me. But maybe... Maybe I should be scared.
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Not my favorite- SERIES GETS BETTER
- By GS on 04-30-25
By: Katie May
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A Promise So Bold and Broken
- Compelling Fates Saga, Book 2
- By: Sophia St. Germain
- Narrated by: Abigail Reno, Anthony Palmini
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
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After saving her rebel friends on the final day of the election, Elessia is on the run. But the danger is far from over. As she fights her guilt for betraying Loche, the man she foolishly believed could mend her broken soul, and wrestles with the unexpected emotions stirring within her for Merrick, her fiercely loyal guard, Elessia learns of the rebels' true plans—plans that threaten every loved one she's left behind.
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Demon Queen Trials Box Set: Complete Trilogy
- By: C.N. Crawford
- Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb
- Length: 21 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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I never thought I'd be singing happy birthday to myself in a dungeon. And yet when a sinfully sexy demon crashes happy hour, that's exactly what happens. He’s known as the Lord of Chaos, and he’s mistaken me for my succubus doppelgänger. Happy birthday to me. When he tastes my blood, he finally understands I’m mortal. And I realize we have something in common: We both crave revenge. So we make a deal
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The narrator made all the difference
- By Anonymous User on 08-26-24
By: C.N. Crawford
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Ruthless Gods
- Wolf God Complete Series, Books 1-3
- By: Veronica Douglas
- Narrated by: Samantha Cook, Aiden Snow
- Length: 36 hrs and 26 mins
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The Dark Wolf God was a monster of legend—a shifter so powerful that he could lay waste to the world and make alphas bow before him. I didn’t believe he was real. Then four weeks ago, he attacked my pack and nearly ended my life. Now he’s claimed me. When a war with the fae threatens his realm, he tears me from my world and makes me his captive. He believes I have the power to free him from a curse, but unless I figure out what kind of magic I have, he’ll never let me go. He’s my enemy, but there’s no denying the heat between us or the bond that ties us together.
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Ruthless Gods Series
- By Renee Johnson on 06-05-25
By: Veronica Douglas
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The Goddess Of
- The Fragile Divine, Book 1
- By: Randi Garner, Rena Violet - illustrator
- Narrated by: Abigail Reno, Benjamin Crow
- Length: 16 hrs and 49 mins
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Naia, the daughter of the High Sea Goddess, is an embarrassment. She holds no title and no power but is the key to a curse placed centuries ago on her mother: Naia must form a union with a god from an opposing family. When the day arrives for her arranged marriage, she turns to the High God of Death and Curses for help. He assists Naia under one condition—she must accept a curse, blindly. Willing to do whatever it takes to escape her mother’s kingdom beneath the sea, Naia agrees and flees to the Mortal Land.
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It is a beautiful read ❤️
- By Amazon Customer on 04-23-25
By: Randi Garner, and others
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A Broken Promise
- Freckled Fate Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Tetyana Walker
- Narrated by: Tenessa Wroten
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
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Finn has lost everything – her family, her love and her purpose. Betrayed and sold into captivity, she existed awaiting her end until she was mistakenly taken for a Magic Wielder and gifted to the brutal Destroyer General to be killed. Surrounded by her enemies, Finn makes a promise. One she will fight to keep.
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Adored!
- By Stephanie on 02-26-24
By: Tetyana Walker
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A Kingdom of Bitter Magic
- Kingdom of Blighted Thorns, Book 1
- By: Alaya Wells
- Narrated by: Tawnia Murray, Mason Lloyd
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
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I'm nothing but an orphan, a dragon trainer in one of the many border fortresses. When beasts attack the villages, I ride, driving them back to the hellscape they crawled from. When my adopted brother's killed during battle, I discover who's controlling the invading beasts—the brutal ruler of the neighboring fae kingdom. A gruesome plot is brewing beneath the glimmering fae surface, and he's responsible for it all. Now vengeance is all I live for. No matter how powerful or well-guarded the king is, I will avenge my brother. This I swear.
By: Alaya Wells
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Queen of Roses
- Blood of a Fae, Book 1
- By: Briar Boleyn
- Narrated by: Zara Hampton-Brown
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
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Born into a life of duty and sacrifice, Morgan Pendragon's destiny has never been her own. Rumored to carry the tainted blood of the fae in her veins, her birthright was stolen from her when she was a mere child. Growing up in the shadow of her brother, the king, she has been promised to the goddesses when she comes of age. So, when her brother commands that she seek out a fae weapon of legendary power, Morgan seizes the chance to break free from the chains of her fate.
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The narrator is why I DNF
- By Taylor on 07-24-24
By: Briar Boleyn
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Wind & Wildfire
- A Mages of the Wheel Prequel
- By: J.D. Evans
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell, Caren Naess
- Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins
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He is the future sultan, a man who wields brutal magic and only knows how to be what they’ve made him. She is a commoner, a woman who champions the vulnerable and treads where she does not belong. Dilay Akar is the daughter of a judge. By day, she trains the wealthy in magic, and by night, she breaks the Sultan’s laws. But even those closest to her do not always appreciate what she is striving for, or believe that she can achieve it.
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Beautiful origin story
- By Rocio Vera on 07-09-25
By: J.D. Evans
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Daizlei Academy: Completed Series
- By: Kel Carpenter
- Narrated by: Stacey Glemboski
- Length: 38 hrs and 9 mins
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There’s only one rule in the world I come from. Keep our existence a secret. Period. The day my sister broke that rule one too many times, I knew there would be consequences. I expected us to be sent to one of those schools for “troubled” kids - and maybe Daizlei Academy was, in a way. But really, it was far more complicated than that. You see, I thought that world had forgotten me. Forgotten us. For years we were left alone, and one day...we weren’t. It was only when I got there that I remembered the second rule: Trust no one.
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I recommend looking through the reviews
- By Cheryl J on 05-13-22
By: Kel Carpenter
Amazing twist
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One of my favorite books!
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book was good, not the audio
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The Best
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The narrators did a great job. Sometimes Maeve can be a little abrupt in her reading. There’s a lack of flow. And sometimes the voices for male characters is a little rough. But overall I’m still very happy. Gregory was a perfect choice for Kilian. Love! Five stars. Can’t wait for the next one to be on audio.
So excited for the audio book!
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Excellent Story and Progression
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Definitely recommend 💕
10/10
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there is a lack of spice in this book, but I did read that in the next books there is considerably more, this book is extremely slow burn.
It is also very political. if you want a plot heavy, many moving parts with big reveals (some much more obvious than others) then definitely look this one up.
the narrators are excellent other than they actually say "sigh" instead of sighing...that stood out to me and made me laugh.
this book does drag at the end but the ending makes you want to get the 2nd book immediately which I will do now. this series is a completes series with 2 spin offs I believe.
if you're someone who has devoured a lot of romantasy, and is looking for something heavier I suggest this one. it's not the most poetic but it is definitely different than the normal books you can get off of KU.
don't sleep on this one
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What ever you do, please read this!
My favorite
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