Recommendations based on "Wraith Kings, Volume 1"

No war can be fought with clean hands. Not even the ones waged for the right reasons. Not even the ones you win.Tisaanah bargained away her own freedom to save those she left behind in slavery. Now, bound by her blood pact, she must fight the Orders' war -- and Max is determined to protect her at all costs.But when a betrayal tears apart Ara, Max and Tisaanah are pushed into an even bloodier conflict. Tisaanah must gamble with Reshaye's power to claim an impossible victory. And Max, forced into leadership, must confront everything he hoped to forget: his past, and his own mysterious magic.All the while, darker forces loom -- far darker, even, than the Orders' secrets.As Tisaanah and Max are ensnared in a web of ancient magic and twisted secrets, one question remains: what are they willing to sacrifice for victory? For power? For love?

“Heir is a tour de force of fantasy that will leave readers breathless and boneless and aching for more." – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken HeartPrepare for the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir about love, legacy, and vengeance.An orphan.An outcast.A prince.And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees.Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite.Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she’s willing to give up.QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he’s loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need.Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives—and their hearts. Literally.

A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST!See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone -- Season 2 streaming now!Discover what comes next for daring rogue Nikolai in King of Scars, the start of this captivating new duology from #1 bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo."[Bardugo] touches on religion, class, family, love ― all organically, all effortlessly, all cloaked in the weight of a post-war reckoning with the cost (literal and figurative) of surviving the events that shape both people and nations." ―NPR"The story exists at an intersection of past and future selves, and in the dawning understanding that what you most fear may be what you most need." ―Washington PostFace your demons...or feed them. The dashing young king, Nikolai Lantsov, has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war―and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, Nikolai must find a way to refill Ravka’s coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army.Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha general, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets aren’t meant to stay buried―and some wounds aren’t meant to heal.Read all the books in the Grishaverse!The Shadow and Bone Trilogy(previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)Shadow and BoneSiege and StormRuin and RisingThe Six of Crows DuologySix of CrowsCrooked KingdomThe King of Scars DuologyKing of ScarsRule of WolvesThe Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of MagicThe Lives of SaintsDemon in the Wood Graphic NovelPraise for the Grishaverse“A master of fantasy.” ―The Huffington Post“Utterly, extremely bewitching.” ―The Guardian“This is what fantasy is for.” ―The New York Times Book Review“A world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.” ―NPR“The darker it gets for the good guys, the better.” ―Entertainment Weekly“Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down.” ―USA Today“There’s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo’s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.” ―Vanity Fair“Unlike anything I’ve ever read.” ―Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent“Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!” ―Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

A girl on the run. A kingdom to save.Princess Gisela of Steinland was born without color. Albino. To add to this curse, her betrothal to Prince Jerrik of Kronga ends in his death and starts a ten-year-war her father is determined to win, even if it means bringing her out of hiding to do it. Now the savage Krongon war commander, Bloodless Kristoff, seeks the hearts of the entire royal family, especially Gisela's. Desperate, her father agrees to another alliance that involves her marrying an old brute of a king. Unwilling to be the sacrificial lamb, Gisela goes on the run. Thrown into the center of a battle between three kingdoms, she finds herself fighting for her life and the right to be truly loved.Can the girl who started the war find a way to end it?

The First In The Tiktok Sensation Ever Seas Series, Now With Exclusive Bonus Material! They Stole His Crown. So He Stole Their Daughter.... For Years, Erik, The Scarred King Of The Ever Kingdom, Has Thought Of Nothing But Vengeance Against The Man Who Killed His Father And Trapped Him Beneath The Waves, Making Him A Prisoner In His Own Realm. Until His Enemy's Daughter Unintentionally Breaks The Chains On The Ever, And Erik Makes Her The Unwitting Pawn In His Vicious Game Of Revenge. She's Innocent. He's Vicious. But He Will Take Back What He Lost, No Matter The Price. Unless She Steals His Heart First-- Provided By Publisher.

The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I've spent my life kneeling--to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my duty is to wear the crown and obey the king. I was never meant to rule or fight--or seal an ancient treaty with my own blood. But one fateful day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores, and a prince ruined my life. Now I'm crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him--bound to a future I ddin't choose and a husband I barely know. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not--a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I refused this role and made my own rules? And what if--for the first time--I reached for power?

"Rick Winborn has cheated death many times in his twenty-five years. But he didn't consider himself lucky when he survived an epidemic as a child. Nor when he survived a brutal war he'd been drafted into at only sixteen years old. If anything, Beck felt cursed to continue living. That was before he truly knew what it meant to be cursed. Now a captain in the Royal Guard, Beck is tasked with the safety of Elandria's princess and heir to the throne, Sola. But after a mysterious encounter with a woman in black, an insidious presence plagues him with visions of a terrible fate befalling the kingdom. His own life hanging in the balance. If he has any hope of saving his people and himself, Beck must find answers in a world where curses and magic are supposed to no longer exist. The Lightborn--gifted magic-wielders of old--have long been killed off. But is any of their power lingering in the world beyond the palace walls? Beck will need to risk everything to follow the thread of fate tugging on him. But where will it lead? And will Beck be the same when he finds what he's looking for?"--

Return to the Kingdom of Íseldur in Kingdom of Claw, a Viking-inspired romantasy where enemies become lovers and dark secrets hide around every corner . . . Silla Nordvig survived the Road of Bones. In the aftermath of her journey, her dreams of a simple life have been shattered. Beaten, betrayed, and reeling from the revelation of her true name, she flees Kopa with Reynir Galtung, ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew. But Silla soon discovers Rey has been keeping secrets of his own, and they're forced into hiding together. Stuck in a shield-home with the murderous man she thought she knew, Silla forms a new plan: master the magic flowing through her veins to save her sister. But before she can do that, Silla must face her most formidable opponent yet-her own inner demons. Saga Volsik has nothing to lose. They've murdered her family. Stolen her throne. And now they expect her to marry their son. But when she discovers her foster mother hasbeen keeping the biggest secret of all, everything changes. Saga's goal: dismantle Queen Signe's plans piece by piece. The only problem? The handsome Zagadkian dignitary who knows far too many of her secrets. Meanwhile, dark threads continue to weave themselves through Íseldur as magic long thought dead begins to wake. In this epic sequel to BookTok sensation The Road of Bones by Demi Winters, two women must find the strength to step into their destiny and stop chaos from sweeping across a world on the brink of collapse - perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and Fourth Wing. Continue Silla and Saga's journey in Dawn of the North, the third breathtaking book in the Ashen romantasy series. **** Readers are OBSESSED with Kingdom of Claw . . . 'Wow wowwow I am absolutely BLOWN away by this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely perfect romantic fantasy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing character development, more magic & lore, all the slow burn tension, and that new POV?! There must be something in this series because whatever it is, I am ADDICTED' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tropes: Vikings Found family Grumpy x sunshine Forced proximity One bed and one horse Courtly intrigue Multiple POVs

In this lush and enchanting novel from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi, a prince is only as good as his beating heart and a maiden is only as good as her honest word. But when love and the truth become impossibly tangled, the two must figure out how to survive together, or fall completely apart. To find love is a curse ...Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. Thanks to a poorly worded wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand of the kingdom’s heir. Historically, this has been construed quite literally.Thus, Arris expects that the day after his marriage and murder he will wake up as a sentient tree alongside the rest of his predecessors. His only chance at a long life is finding true and lasting love. When Arris's parents announce a tournament of brides to compete for his hand and heart, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. Amidst glittering balls in ozorald caves, strolls through menageries of daydream trees and pearl crocodiles, tea time on glass boats and kisses that leave his head spinning, Arris cannot tell who is here out of love for him...or lust for power. Until he meets Demelza.As a veritas swan, Demelza’s song wrings out the truth. Forced into hiding, Demelza strikes a deal. Arris will provide her with safekeeping in exchange for her truth-telling song to sort through his potential brides. While Arris is used to dodging death threats and Demelza is accustomed to fighting for her voice to be heard, to survive the tournament of brides requires a different kind of bravery. And perhaps the bravest thing one can do is not merely protect one’s life, but find the courage to chase a life worth living.

Earth? Safe. Hot alien boyfriend? Acquired. Being kidnapped by aliens...again? Not part of the plan.After only a month back on Earth with her alien boyfriend Ruckus, Prince Trystan has dragged Delaney right back into his orbit—literally. He’s deadly, determined, and won’t settle for anything less than the hot-headed girl who dared to clash wits with him and impersonate a princess. Lucky her.While some girls may dream of winning a prince’s heart, Delaney just wishes this one would leave her alone. Instead, she finds herself at the center of a tense political battle between two alien kingdoms and the focus of Trystan’s romantic attentions. She wants her actual boyfriend freed from the dungeons. He wants her to be his queen. Delaney’s never been one to back down, but Trystan, with his good looks, power, and shocking ability to be cutting, calculating, and increasingly...tender, isn’t either. Life off Earth has never been so complicated.