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1) Lightlark
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Lightlark volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 18
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English
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In order to break a curse on her kingdom, Isla Crown, the young ruler of Wilding, must compete in the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play, and to survive she must lie, cheat, and betray--even as love threatens to undo everything.
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Ace
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2020.
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English
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A young woman living in a rigid, repressive society discovers dark powers within herself, with terrifying and far-reaching consequences, in this stunning, feminist fantasy debut. In the lands of Bethel, where the Prophet's word is law, Immanuelle Moore's very existence is blasphemy. The daughter of an union with an outsider that cast her once-proud family into disgrace, Immanuelle does her best to worship the Father, follow Holy Protocol, and lead...
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Welcome to the midnight circus- and watch your step. The dark imaginings of fantasy icon Jane Yolen are not for the faint of heart. In these sixteen brilliantly unnerving stories and related poems, Central Park becomes a carnival where you can - but probably shouldn't - transform into a wild beast. The Red Sea will be deadly to cross due to a plague of voracious angels. Meanwhile, the South Pole is no place for even a good man, regardless of whether...
4) Nightbane
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Lightlark volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 17
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English
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After breaking ancient curses and becoming the leader of two realms, Isla Crown faces the aftermath of a devastating betrayal, but as old secrets unravel and her kingdom is threatened, Isla must confront her past as her future hurtles towards two possible fates.
5) Carmilla
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First published in 1872, Carmilla is a classic gothic novella and one of the earliest examples of vampire fiction.
Fast-paced and gripping, the story follows the protagonist Laura, who lives in a secluded castle in the woods with her father. One day, a carriage accident brings a young woman named Carmilla into their lives, and she is taken in as a guest. As time goes on, Laura becomes increasingly drawn to Carmilla, despite her strange behavior and...
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Patrick Rothfuss returns to the Kingkiller Chronicle universe with a stunning reimagining of The Lightning Tree, expanded to twice its previous length and lavishly illustrated by Nate Taylor. Follow the Kingkiller Chronicle's most charming fae as he schemes his way through the small town of Newarre. While Bast cares nothing for the laws of man, he is beholden to older, deeper laws. And despite his cleverness and care, Bast finds himself forced to...
7) Unraveller
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 21
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English
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Fifteen-year-old Kellen's unique ability to unravel curses unfortunately does not protect him from becoming cursed, and unless he and his best friend and ally Nettle can remove his hex, Kellen is in danger of unravelling everything--and everyone--around him.
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Jimbo: A Fantasy (1909) is a novel by Algernon Blackwood. Having already established himself as a promising short story writer, Blackwood published his debut novel at the age of 40. A lifelong occultist, Blackwood was interested in the fine line between the human and spiritual realms, often incorporating supernatural elements into his work. Jimbo: A Fantasy is a story of a young boy's out of body experience after sustaining a terrible injury, a narrative...
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Secret books of Paradys volume 1
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English
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Eroticism and gothic horror mingle in the enchanted city of Paradys, where no one remains unchanged The Book of the Damned introduces the city of Paradys, also known as Paradise, or Paradis. In fact, it is three cities, all places of luxury and decay, twisted love and chilling magic, intertwined by an unknown enchantment. In Stained with Crimson, the first tale of Paradys's inhabitants, poet Andre St Jean encounters a mysterious man who thrusts...
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A house seemingly disconnected in time and space becomes the setting for brutal conflict between the hapless homeowner and a collection of grotesque semi-human creatures in this landmark of fantasy and horror.
The House on the Borderland is the account of a man, known only as the recluse, who moves into a remote and shunned house and unwittingly finds himself suspended between worlds, traveling through time, and fighting for his life against a siege...
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Darkness lurks in every shadow of Victorian London and one man is called upon by all the communities.
Damien Blackwell, a demon slayer for hire, navigates the streets of Victorian London armed with his great-grandfather's sword and a relentless resolve. Battling infernal creatures that prey on the innocent, Damien is haunted by his lineage and tormented by questions of his self worth. When children begin to disappear and his investigations point...
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On the heels of a devastating plague, Torvi’s sister, Morgunn is stolen from the family farm by Uther, a flame-loving Fremish wolf-priest who leads a pack of ragged, starving girls. Torvi leaves the only home she’s ever known, and joins a shaven-skulled druid and a band of roaming Elsh artists known as the Butcher Bards. They set out on a quest to rescue Torvi’s sister, and find a mythical sword.
On their travels, Torvi and her companions will...
13) El cuervo
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Español
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El Cuervo, es un largo poema escrito por Edgar Allan Poe que fue publicado en 1845. Una pequeña historia misteriosa que encierra muchos más mensajes de los que parece a simple vista. Esta edición bilingüe, contiene una fiel traducción del mismo. En ella descubrirá la pureza en el lenguaje de dicho autor, el cual, revive gracias a que el trabajo se ha efectuado con el máximo rigor y precisión. Lo que hace de este libro un perfecto apoyo para...
14) The Greatest Magician's Ultimate Quest: I Woke From a 300 Year Slumber to a World of Disappointment
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With Arkus in his grasp, Kai Lekius wastes no time in setting out on his next conquest-Runalog Province, a religious territory that stands between him and the imperial capital. His new army, the Army of the Night, a force of fearsome golems and five thousand men, proves unequaled, but the citizens of Runalog would rather take their own lives than surrender to the likes of a vampire! After learning this the hard way, Kai and his army are forced to...
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Only surviving the massacre at his remote border village due to the awakening of his magic, the apprentice must to find the father he had never met.
Although this father, The Count, proves to be the most powerful adept in the country, and its effective ruler, he finds himself back at the bottom of the heap as an apprentice, being manipulated by the ruler who sees him as only one of all too many bastards.
He is challenged to survive not only because...
16) A Bad Hair day
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A unique take on Male to Female body changing, M2F, gender change, Age Regression, gender bender, possession and School work. Wearing a dress on a job to steal alien technology had not been JJ's idea, and it did not help that they said he looked cute in high heels. Willingly being infected by an alien parasite had been more of a mistake than clear thinking on his part. Perhaps it had not been the best of ideas to ask for help and protection from a...
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2nd Place Winner in the 2023 Firebird Book Awards for Dark Fantasy Finalist in Epic/High Fantasy for the 2023 American Fiction Awards Families can be complicated, especially when the fate of the kingdom rests on yours. Marl Ganwin is more than just a mischief-maker. He's a pain in the ass--the Wind spirit's favorite youth. The Village of Na-ir tolerates his antics, giving him free rein to ramble and rumble. But things take an unexpected turn when...
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After loss and devastation, Taylor Renee Wolford has disappeared from the world - hoping to escape the Script and the negative influence she has on others through it. However prophecy is a fickle thing and events churn around Taylor as her brothers discover the horrible truth of the Arbiter's experiments, forcing them to entreat the help of the avians. But affecting change can be difficult when those very allies have no love for mammals and the Script...
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Blue Mage: Equinox: Arran has a secret. His entire family are witches. Although feared and persecuted by the nearby towns and villages, Arran knows it is his family who brings the rain, makes the crops healthy, and keeps away the dangers of the night. Yet, his family must gather in secret and hide from those who might wish them harm. It isn't fair, and one day Arran will prove that witches, at least his family of witches, are good and should be revered...
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For Dummies
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20210602
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English
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The money lessons you wish you’d learned in school
Personal Finance in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies helps Millennials and Zoomers like you make smart financial moves. It’s not as tough as it looks to reduce and file your taxes, pay off your student debt, buy a home, keep a budget to save and invest wisely, or start that side hustle, just to name a few. With a little bit of focus, you can start a clear path to financial freedom and avoid mistakes...
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