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Verity Guildby Mai CorlandHigh Priestess Kerasea Vestal has spent her life hiding the truth—that she’s the last surviving heir of the magical bloodline the republic slaughtered. One wrong step could be fatal. But when a senator is brutally killed and a temple blade is found at the scene, all eyes turn to her. For fans of Chloe C. Penaranda and Carissa Broadbent. |
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A Rose of Blood and Binding by Claire LegrandAs demigod Mara and librarian Gareth search the Old Country for monsterous Kilraith's final three curse-anchors, a slow-burning passion born of sorrow and solace sparks between them, one that could finally bring Mara to the very home she longs for...or drive her toward the dark fate she secretly craves, and bring both worlds crashing down alongside her. New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn, Claire Legrand, delights in this thrilling conclusion to the steamy, lush, and epic Middlemist trilogy, perfect for fans of Bridgerton and A Court of Thorns and Roses. |
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| Aubrey Wants to Die by Pip KnightFor Aubrey, the appeal of vampire immortality has long faded and all she wants is to be human again or die. But a breakup with her supposed one true love and the sudden reappearance of the jerk who changed her may have Aubrey questioning everything she knows about herself. For fans of: high-drama and occasionally grim comedic supernatural stories, such as John Wiswell's Someone You Can Build a Nest In and MaryJanice Davidson's The Reluctant Reaper. |
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The Book Witch by Meg ShafferRainy March is a proud, third-generation Book Witch, sworn to defend works of fiction from all foes real and imaginary. With her magical umbrella and feline familiar, she jumps in and out of novels to fix malicious alterations and rogue heroes like a modern-day magical Nancy Drew. But when her beloved grandfather disappears and a priceless book is stolen, there's only one person she trusts to help her solve the case: the Duke of Chicago, who Rainey is forbidden from seeing. Their quest takes them through the worlds of Alice in Wonderland, King Arthur, and other classics that will reveal hidden enemies and long-buried family secrets. Review: "Shaffer delightfully reminds readers of the power of stories and books. Jumping through familiar favorites such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, the Nancy Drew books, and King Arthur legends, Rainy and the duke might even inspire nostalgic rereads." ~Jennifer Mills, Library Journal |
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Mayhem and the Mortal: A Morally Gray Hero Enemies-To-Lovers Fantasy Romance by Shanora WilliamsTo save her sister from a soul-devouring curse, Zaira has to cross The Shallows--a nightmare landscape of ruined magic, shifting paths, and vicious creatures that eat people alive. Her guide? Thane Valkor: sorcerer, assassin, walking red flag. His name clears rooms. His magic kills quietly. And whatever he's really after, it's not salvation. He promises to help. He might even mean it. But Zaira knows better than to trust a liar with a blade and ice in his veins. She just doesn't have a choice. For fans of Rachel Howzell Hall, Jonathan Maberry, and Amalie Howard. |
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| The First Step by Tao WongJoin rice farmer Wu Ying as he is conscripted into the life of a cultivator, embarking on a dangerous and exciting journey through a world rich with magic and monsters. The chi-mastering martial art of cultivation is brought to life in this intriguing series opener for fans of wuxia fantasy stories like The Water Outlaws by S.L. Huang, and other Asian-inspired historical fantasy like The Book of Fallen Leaves by A.S. Tamaki. |
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| The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten WhiteA tale of revenge and obsession unfolds as a vampire hunter's daughter pursues a terrifying serial killer who has murdered her father, crossing paths with a mysterious beautiful woman who may be more than the monster she seems. In turn both horrific and romantic, this gothic historical fantasy will be a treat for lovers of the sapphic and macabre as found in Francesca May's This Vicious Hunger. |
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| The Red Winter by Cameron SullivanIn the modern day, semi-immortal Sebastian reflects on his hunt for the dreaded Beast of Gévaudan in 1700s France. But conspiracies beneath the surface -- some tied to Sebastian's own demonic activities -- threaten to throw all of Europe into chaos. For fans of: queer historical fantasy with complex characters and uniquely intricate plots revolving around legends, such as Elizabeth Kostova's The Historian and S.T. Gibson's Evocation. |
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For the Wolf by Hannah WhittenAs the only Second Daughter born in centuries, Red has one purpose--to be sacrificed to the Wolf in the Wood in the hope he'll return the world's captured gods. Red is almost relieved to go. Plagued by a dangerous power she can't control, at least she knows that in the Wilderwood, she can't hurt those she loves. But the legends lie. The Wolf is a man, not a monster. Her magic is a calling, not a curse. And if she doesn't learn how to use it, the monsters the gods have become will swallow the Wilderwood--and her world--whole. For fans of Uprooted and The Bear and the Nightingale. |
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The Wolf Kingby Lauren PalphreymanPrincess Aurora longs to escape the castle and the marriage that has been arranged for her. But on the night before her wedding, at a dog fight where captured werewolves are made to fight for sport, she spares the life of a young wolf. It puts her on the radar of the powerful alpha who was going to kill him. And it changes everything. That night, when the alpha escapes, he kidnaps her and takes her to the rugged lands north of the border - where the once warring werewolf clans are beginning to unite. He thinks that she is the key to winning the war against the humans. With monsters on both sides and undeniable passion growing between them, will their story end in love? Or tragedy? For fans of Sarah J. Maas, Scarlett St. Clair and Sable Sorenson. |
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Mate by Ali HazelwoodSerena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left-if he'll have her. As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn't matter if Serena doesn't reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe. But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her-and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation. For fans of Brigitte Knightley, TJ Klune and Juliette Cross |
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The Wolf's Call by Anthony RyanVaelin Al Sorna, formerly the hero of many battles, is now the Tower Lord of the remote Northern Reaches. He watches for smugglers until he captures an assassin. The killer tells him that the entire Far West is in peril of invasion and that the healer Sherin, the woman Vaelin loved and lost long ago, will be one of the first to die. Vaelin sails for the Far West to confront this powerful new threat, and learns a terrible truth: that there are some battles that even he may not be strong enough to win. Review: "Readers who enjoy their fantasy fast and furious will find Ryan's latest to be an immensely satisfying, top-notch adventure fantasy." ~ Kirkus Review |
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Dire Bound by Sable SorensenMeryn Cooper has always hated the Bonded, elite warriors who form mental links with the massive, vicious direwolves they ride. While they live in luxury, Meryn struggles to keep her family out of poverty. When her little sister, Saela, is kidnapped--stolen across the border by the immortal monsters her country has spent centuries fighting--Meryn's world falls apart. Desperate to cross the front and save her sister, Meryn enlists in the army and is thrown into the deadly Bonding Trials, where any mistake will cost her life. For fans of Devney Perry, Carissa Broadbent and Rebecca Yarros. |
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The Wolf and His Kingby Finn LongmanA noble knight hiding the beast inside. A lonely king isolated by his courtiers. Between them an impossible gulf surmountable only by the twists and turns of relentless destiny in this spellbinding retelling of Marie de France’s classic 12th-century tale of romance and adventure.
Review: "A beautifully told version of the 12th-century tale of a werewolf that elevates romantasy through its historical and literary connections, without ever sacrificing story or losing sight of the messily human nature of love." ~Emily Bowles, Library Journal
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Wolfsong: A Green Creek Novel
by Tj Klune
When Joe Bennett, a charming and handsome shapeshifter who is haunted by scars he cannot heal, returns to Green Creek three years after a murder sent his pack scattering, 26-year-old Ox can no longer ignore the attraction between them.
Review: "he first in the popular "Green Creek" tetralogy, reissued by Tor, pairs Ox, steady as a rock, with Joe, a tornado plagued by a demon from his past. Their contrasting natures and a pack split generate lots of tension between Joe and Ox and the members of their respective packs, for an exciting start to the series." ~ Eve Stano, Library Journal
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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