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The Polymorph The Polymorph (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.28 — 16,331 ratings — published 2023
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Exordia Exordia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 3.74 — 2,439 ratings — published 2024
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Some Desperate Glory Some Desperate Glory (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.05 — 19,566 ratings — published 2023
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Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)
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avg rating 4.57 — 3,587,528 ratings — published 2023
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The Scourge Between Stars The Scourge Between Stars (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 3.57 — 5,480 ratings — published 2023
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The Blighted Stars (The Devoured Worlds, #1) The Blighted Stars (The Devoured Worlds, #1)
by (shelved 12 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.09 — 8,744 ratings — published 2023
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Cascade Failure (Ambit's Run, #1) Cascade Failure (Ambit's Run, #1)
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avg rating 3.88 — 3,962 ratings — published 2024
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Ghost Station Ghost Station (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.56 — 12,042 ratings — published 2024
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The Folded Sky (White Space, #3) The Folded Sky (White Space, #3)
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avg rating 4.15 — 1,044 ratings — published 2025
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The Mercy of Gods (The Captive's War, #1) The Mercy of Gods (The Captive's War, #1)
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avg rating 4.16 — 36,957 ratings — published 2024
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Machine Vendetta (Prefect Dreyfus Emergency, #3) Machine Vendetta (Prefect Dreyfus Emergency, #3)
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avg rating 4.28 — 4,126 ratings — published 2024
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The Deep Sky The Deep Sky (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.69 — 12,453 ratings — published 2023
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Service Model Service Model (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 19,964 ratings — published 2024
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These Burning Stars (The Kindom Trilogy, #1) These Burning Stars (The Kindom Trilogy, #1)
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avg rating 4.13 — 5,541 ratings — published 2023
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The Stardust Grail The Stardust Grail (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.66 — 9,755 ratings — published 2024
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Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2)
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avg rating 4.36 — 2,628,945 ratings — published 2023
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Shadows Upon Time (The Sun Eater, #7) Shadows Upon Time (The Sun Eater, #7)
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avg rating 4.49 — 6,815 ratings — published 2025
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Shards of Earth (The Final Architecture, #1) Shards of Earth (The Final Architecture, #1)
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avg rating 4.18 — 34,120 ratings — published 2021
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Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)
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avg rating 4.21 — 1,690,787 ratings — published 2025
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The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia, #1) The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia, #1)
by (shelved 7 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.26 — 756,128 ratings — published 2022
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House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1)
by (shelved 7 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.45 — 1,146,013 ratings — published 2020
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Translation State Translation State (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.05 — 17,307 ratings — published 2023
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Shroud Shroud (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 9,487 ratings — published 2025
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War Bodies (Polity Universe, #1.5) War Bodies (Polity Universe, #1.5)
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avg rating 4.13 — 1,507 ratings — published 2023
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A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)
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avg rating 4.15 — 4,252,242 ratings — published 2015
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A ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4) A ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4)
by (shelved 5 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.45 — 2,103,432 ratings — published 2021
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A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2)
by (shelved 5 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.63 — 3,227,698 ratings — published 2016
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Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)
by (shelved 5 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.46 — 1,160,392 ratings — published 2015
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Alchemised Alchemised (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.38 — 198,880 ratings — published 2025
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Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1) Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1)
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avg rating 4.27 — 797,682 ratings — published 2014
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Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)
by (shelved 4 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.36 — 4,178,648 ratings — published 2009
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The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
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avg rating 4.35 — 9,960,396 ratings — published 2008
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A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3) A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3)
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avg rating 4.46 — 2,726,530 ratings — published 2017
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House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, #3) House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, #3)
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avg rating 4.23 — 692,733 ratings — published 2024
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House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City, #2) House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City, #2)
by (shelved 4 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.42 — 827,034 ratings — published 2022
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Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5) Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5)
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avg rating 4.63 — 1,247,132 ratings — published 2016
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Project Hail Mary Project Hail Mary (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.50 — 1,177,093 ratings — published 2021
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The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air, #3) The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air, #3)
by (shelved 4 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.33 — 974,267 ratings — published 2019
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Brimstone (Fae & Alchemy, #2) Brimstone (Fae & Alchemy, #2)
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avg rating 4.09 — 241,685 ratings — published 2025
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Beyond the Curtain: European character-driven fantasy Beyond the Curtain: European character-driven fantasy (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.72 — 18 ratings — published
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The Ascended (Aesymarean Duet, #1) The Ascended (Aesymarean Duet, #1)
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avg rating 4.56 — 40,676 ratings — published 2025
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The Raven Scholar (Eternal Path Trilogy, #1) The Raven Scholar (Eternal Path Trilogy, #1)
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avg rating 4.43 — 35,182 ratings — published 2025
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Shield of Sparrows (Shield of Sparrows, #1) Shield of Sparrows (Shield of Sparrows, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.39 — 270,060 ratings — published 2025
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Morning Star (Red Rising Saga, #3) Morning Star (Red Rising Saga, #3)
by (shelved 3 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.54 — 399,303 ratings — published 2016
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Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5) Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5)
by (shelved 3 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.50 — 1,087,003 ratings — published 2025
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Blood Over Bright Haven Blood Over Bright Haven (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.33 — 132,824 ratings — published 2023
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Blood & Steel (The Legends of Thezmarr, #1) Blood & Steel (The Legends of Thezmarr, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.19 — 105,272 ratings — published 2023
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A Light in the Flame (Flesh and Fire, #2) A Light in the Flame (Flesh and Fire, #2)
by (shelved 3 times as high-stakes)
avg rating 4.49 — 169,538 ratings — published 2022
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The Will of the Many (Hierarchy, #1) The Will of the Many (Hierarchy, #1)
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avg rating 4.59 — 211,843 ratings — published 2023
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Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth, #1) Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth, #1)
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avg rating 4.17 — 398,532 ratings — published 2024
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Brian J. Twiddy
“While Abigail showered, I retrieved my jacket and took the envelope out of my pocket. ‘Five days. if you play with matches, you will get burned”
Brian J. Twiddy, Blessing

Candace L. Talmadge
“One day isn’t good enough, Isaac. My patient is in dire need today, right now.”
Candace L. Talmadge, Stoneslayer: Book One Scandal

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