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Daughter of the Merciful Deep

By: Leslye Penelope
Narrated by: Shayna Small
Length: 13 hours 34 minutes

A woman journeys into a submerged world of gods and myth to save her home in this powerful historical fantasy that shines a light on the drowned Black towns of the American South. 

“Our home began, as all things do, with a wish.”

Jane Edwards hasn’t spoken since she was eleven years old, when armed riders expelled her family from their hometown... Read more

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Black Sun

Between Earth and Sky: Book #1

By: Rebecca Roanhorse
Narrated by: Cara Gee, Nicole Lewis, Kaipo Schwab & Shaun Taylor-Corbett
Length: 12 hours 46 minutes

“October, the month to read mysteries, horror, and suspense... but how about a fantasy novel with a little bit of all of the above? That is definitely my preference and New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Resistance Reborn, Rebecca Roanhorse, wrote just the right book. If you are a fan of fantasy you shouldn't let this one pass. It... Read more

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Mexican Gothic

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“This was gothic vibes, horror, murder mystery…I couldn’t look away. I was fascinated by where the story was going. It was a cozy read and yet I was on the edge of my seat making all kinds of wild guesses about what was going on. I loved it. Read it immediately so we can discuss! Read more

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The Complete Poppy War Trilogy

The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, The Burning God

The Poppy War

By: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 66 hours 28 minutes

The Poppy War trilogy is a masterpiece and a modern classic of both military and grimdark fantasy - and every single book will leave you breathless, punched in the gut, in awe and in pain. Follow Fang Runin from poor scholar to powerful shaman, from war orphan to war criminal, as she takes vengeance on the rulers who’ve abused her, on a war path... Read more

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The Poppy War

A Novel

The Poppy War

By: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 19 hours 27 minutes

“I cannot emphasize enough how much I love this series. Fang Runin, a fierce and powerful orphan, is the epitome of female rage and sacrificing everything you are for the good of your country. You will love her, despise her and, ultimately, want to fight with her. Warning - this is not a happy story. In a country plagued by opium addiction and... Read more

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The Carnivale of Curiosities

By: Amiee Gibbs
Narrated by: James Langton
Length: 14 hours 13 minutes

A dazzling gothic tale of Faustian bargains, jealousy, and murder set in a spectacular circus, where star-crossed lovers' destinies are forged at an unexpected price—perfect for readers of V. E. Schwab​'s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

In Victorian London, where traveling sideshows are the very pinnacle of entertainment, there is no more... Read more

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A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure

By: Angela Bell
Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
Length: 12 hours 28 minutes

Miss Clara Marie Stanton’s family may be eccentric, but they certainly aren’t insane.

London, England, 1860

When Clara’s ex-fiancé begins to spread rumors that her family suffers from hereditary insanity, it’s all she can do to protect them from his desperate schemes, society’s prejudice, and a lifetime in an asylum. Then Clara’s Grandfather... Read more

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Medea

A Novel

By: Eilish Quin
Narrated by: Gail Shalan
Length: 11 hours 35 minutes

“This retelling of Medea's story has to be one of the most devastating and beautifully written works. As one of Greek mythology's most infamous villain for "ruining" the "hero" Jason. This story tells her story from the beginning and doesn't seek to justify her actions but show her experiences. The book truly broke my heart to pieces but it was... Read more

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An Education in Malice

By: S. T. Gibson
Narrated by: Stephanie Cannon
Length: 8 hours 22 minutes

Sumptuous and addictive, An Education in Malice is a dark academia tale of blood, secrets and insatiable hungers from S.T. Gibson, author of the cult hit A Dowry of Blood Deep in the forgotten hills of Massachusetts stands Saint Perpetua’s College. Isolated and ancient, it is not a place for timid girls. Here, secrets are currency, ambition is... Read more

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The Absinthe Underground

By: Jamie Pacton
Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker
Length: 8 hours 25 minutes

Moulin Rouge meets Holly Black in a thrilling sapphic friends-to-lovers romantasy!

This lavish and decedent LGBTQ+ fantasy romance will leave fans of Divine Rivals and Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries utterly enchanted!

After running away from home, Sybil Clarion is eager to embrace all the freedom the Belle Époque city of Severon has to... Read more

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The Tainted Cup

Shadow of the Leviathan: Book #1

By: Robert Jackson Bennett
Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
Length: 13 hours 50 minutes

“This was un-put-downable! A brilliantly rendered fantasy world becomes the site of a tightly plotted murder investigation with an unforgettable cast of characters and an existential peril looming over the entire empire. I can’t wait for Book 2. Read more

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The Star and the Strange Moon

By: Constance Sayers
Narrated by: Imani Jade Powers, Josh Hurley & Helen Laser
Length: 15 hours 58 minutes

From the author of A Witch in Time comes a haunting tale of ambition, obsession, and the eternal mystery and magic of film.  

A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel…
 
1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now the actress is on the cusp of obscurity. When she’s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma... Read more

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The Fragile Threads of Power

Threads of Power: Book #1

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Kate Reading, Marisa Calin & Michael Kramer
Length: 21 hours 34 minutes

Veteran narrators Michael Kramer and Kate Reading return to this fantastical world, along with a new POV portrayed by Marisa Calin.

"As the threads converge, all three narrators strive to remain as consistent as possible to each other's stylistic choices, creating a nearly flawless whole."- AudioFile

V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling... Read more

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A Tempest of Tea

Blood and Tea: Book #1

By: Hafsah Faizal
Narrated by: Maya Saroya
Length: 11 hours 1 minute

“Spindrift is a teahouse for the high elite by day and an illegal bloodhouse by night, serving the population of vampires of White Roaring. After being threatened with closure, Spindrift's owner Arthie is offered a chance to save her establishment, but it requires a risky heist. Hafsah Faizal’s writing is deeply enjoyable and quickly draws you... Read more

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 17 hours 30 minutes

“Unlike anything I have ever read. Stunning, masterful, epic, dark and rich! Even my friends who usually scoff at sci-fi/fantasy books, loved this one. No short synopsis will properly prepare you, just dive in. Read more

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Weyward

A Novel

By: Emilia Hart
Narrated by: Aysha Kala, Helen Keeley & Nell Barlow
Length: 10 hours 51 minutes

“Three women with a deep connection to nature maneuver their way in a world where men try to corral and control them. In 1619, Altha knows what it means to be a Weyward woman, taught healing skills by her mother and understanding her connection to nature and its power. Not surprisingly, she is accused of witchcraft. Violet, in 1942, and Kate, in... Read more

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What Feasts at Night

Sworn Soldier: Book #2

By: T. Kingfisher
Narrated by: Avi Roque
Length: 5 hours 2 minutes

"Narrator Avi Roque delivers a perfectly paced performance....seamlessly switching between English, Scottish, and American accents to distinguish the variety of characters." —AudioFile on What Moves the Dead, an Earphones Award winner)

The follow-up to T. Kingfisher’s bestselling gothic novella, What Moves the Dead.


Retired soldier, Alex Easton,... Read more

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