Epic Fantasy World Building

Sibling Demi-Gods battle for control of the souls of the dead, in this award-winning fantasy series. Seventeen-year-old Cayden Tiernan and his twin sister Avery are blissfully unaware of their true identities, due to their sudden reincarnation into a mortal form. Hunted from birth, they are hidden by their father in the remote and treacherous cliffs of Sanctuary-By-The-Sea, and raised as simple sheepherders. Their huntress is not your normal run-of-the-mill villain. The dark power behind Queen Alcina’s desperate search will allow no mercy, for this dark force is responsible for their ...

She was born with forbidden fire. He was sworn to destroy it. Their fates were never meant to intertwine… but Aeryndor is burning. Kaelara Veylin has one rule: never let the fire touch your skin where someone can see. In a kingdom where Flamebearers are branded traitors, hiding her magic is the only way to stay alive. But when the Iron Guard hunts her down, Kaelara is forced into an uneasy alliance with three men whose loyalties could shatter the realm: • Dain Arvath — the stoic captain duty-bound to turn her in. • Evríc — a rebel with a smile bright enough to hide a dozen ...

“Melvin’s tale painstakingly builds its magical world, where fantastic creatures abound.” —Kirkus Reviews Enter a world where death is not final—it's a magical fuel. In the mystical realm of Triken, enemies are relentless, the struggle is brutal, and one man dares to break the laws of life itself. Torg, a Death Wizard, draws strength from his own demise, rising again and again to defend a world on the brink of ruin. Yet his greatest trial is yet to come—not only against armies and dark sorcery, but against a monster intent on devouring everything Torg loves. As war ignites and ...

A new epic romantic, dystopian fantasy begins in Seek the Traitor's Son, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth. This program features multicast narration. Elegy Ahn did not ask for destiny to find her. She is happy with her life as a soldier. She spends her days fighting the...

In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis. *Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time* Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and...

In Crater, family isn't born into—it's fought for. Jerrik has survived Crater’s underbelly by climbing fast and cutting deep. As a thief among the Bucks, he’s carved out a life in the shadows, scaling towers with his rat tail and stealing from the lords who think the city belongs to them. But when the guild is shattered and his crew locked in the Birdcage—the city’s sky-high prison—Jerrik faces a truth he’s never said aloud: the Bucks are his family. And he’ll burn Crater down to save them. As the city above crumbles from a spark lit by a certain Breaker Boy, Jerrik launches...

Adventure. Magic. Destiny. All waiting in the world of Trymyll… When Thomas, the quiet son of a powerful wizard, discovers a long-forgotten prophecy, his life changes overnight. Drawn into a realm of strange creatures, dark forces, and ancient secrets, he must learn to master powers he never knew he possessed. But the road to becoming a hero is never simple. Guided by unlikely allies and hunted by a ruthless enemy, Thomas faces trials that test his courage, loyalty, and heart. With the fate of Trymyll hanging in the balance, he must decide — will he rise to the destiny foretold, or let ...

An instant New York Times bestseller! A debut high-stakes fantasy romance trilogy set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between rival witches and dragon riders as they battle to control the source of all magic in their kingdoms. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Throne of Glass...

A devastatingly romantic epic fantasy about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Rachel Gillig and Alix E. Harrow. "Intricately imagined and deftly told, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect pairing of romance, pining, and sprawling epic fantasy." ―Hannah...

The Kaul siblings battle rival clans for honor and control over an East Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis in Jade Legacy, the page-turning conclusion to the Green Bone Saga. "Lee's series will stand as a pillar of epic fantasy and family drama." —Library Journal (starred review) Jade, the...

Embark on a journey beyond worlds. For years, the master sorceress Niri has lived in exile, hiding from a single terrible choice that shattered her world. But now the wind brings a warning she cannot ignore. The moment Niri dreaded has finally come: the Mistress Witch, an ancient evil long thought vanquished, is rising once more, threatening to plunge the Shadow World into unending darkness. Bound by a blood oath she cannot break, Niri must embark on a desperate journey into the heart of the growing darkness. But with dark mages and demonic creatures at her heels, her only hope is to turn ...

The Kaul siblings' battle with rival clans reaches new heights in the heart-pounding continuation of the Green Bone Saga, an epic trilogy about family, honor, and those who live and die by the ancient laws of blood and jade. On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for...

In the aftermath of a catastrophic battle, Althera is a city on the brink of collapse. Seraphine, a leader burdened by guilt and haunted by her past, struggles to maintain a fragile peace amidst the ruins. But as whispers of a rising dark force beyond the city’s borders grow louder, she realizes that a new, more sinister enemy is emerging—a threat that seeks not only to shatter the tenuous stability of Althera but to unravel the very fabric of magic itself. Elias, a warrior bound by loyalty yet torn by inner conflict, uncovers secrets buried in ancient texts that hint at a prophecy of ...

Bloomsbury presents The Last Starborn Seer by Venetia Constantine, read by Gaia Wise and Maxim Ays. 'A Tolkienesque journey through a gorgeous, shimmering world... Venetia Constantine is a bright new star' - Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree *** Leilani...

Irody can speak to the dead. But the living want him silenced. ‘An engrossing, ingenious story in a beautifully crafted world’ – Adrian Tchaikovsky The Sunday Times bestselling mystery of murder, magic and mayhem from RJ Barker, award-winning author of The Bone Ships. Mortedants can speak...

'The Ember Blade is hands down the best fantasy novel I've ever read' Grimdark Magazine A land under occupation. A legendary sword. A young man's journey to find his destiny. Aren has lived by the rules all his life. He's never questioned it; that's just the way things are. But then his father...

In this “gritty, heart-pounding” (John Gwynne) conclusion to the New York Times bestselling fantasy trilogy, The Covenant of Steel, Alwyn must make a difficult decide between his heart and his morals as he prepares for his final battle. It’s been a long journey for Alwyn Scribe. Born a...

A Nation Bound by Law. A North Divided by Hope. The fires of the Open Span have cooled, but the High Hold is still a landscape of scars. In the wake of Rowan’s defeat, the fortress has become more than a sanctuary—it has become a beacon. As the winter melt begins, Aria finds herself no longer leading a crisis, but an expansion. Refugees are flooding the gates, drawn by the legend of a "Wolf Queen" who believes a wolf is more than their blood. But hope is a dangerous currency. Inside the walls, the air is thick with a new kind of friction. The original rogues, who bled for their place in...

When a party of goblin warriors find themselves trapped behind enemy lines, it'll take more than whining (and a bemused Elven veterinarian) to get them home again.

An unforgettable fantasy set in a city peopled with ruffians, spies, malcontents and murderers. Experience out-of-this world adventure and dangerous politics as Maggie tries to survive waking up in her favourite fictional world. A heart-pounding epic from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author...