Risingshadow: April 2025 Edition

In the ever-evolving world of literature, a new genre has taken center stage: romantasy—a blend of fantasy and romance that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. This genre, once a niche market, has become a powerhouse in the publishing industry, dominating bestseller lists, trending across social media platforms, and even inspiring adaptations into film and television. But why has romantasy resonated so strongly with today’s readers? Let’s explore the key factors driving its ... [read more]

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(The Legendborn Cycle #3)

Tracy Deonn’s #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur! Severed from the Legendborn. Oathbound to a monster. Bree Matthews is alone. She exiled herself from the Legendborn Order, cut her ancestral connections, and turned away from the friends who can’t understand the impossible cost of her powers. This is the ... [read more]

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(The Primal Hunter #12)

With only one Challenge Dungeon Left, Nevermore is quickly winding to an end... The Nevermore Leaderboards competition has gathered more attention than perhaps in any era prior, with gods getting both directly and indirectly involved to see who will eventually come out on top. Jake, who has so far been performing above all expectations, enters his final Challenge Dungeon before it’s time to meet up with his party once more. Together, they’ll make a final push to try and climb as many ... [read more]

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(The Hunger Games)

When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for? As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all ... [read more]

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(All the Skills #5)

With his heart deck expanded to wield more cards than ever before, Arthur—alongside his dragon Brixaby and their growing retinue—is ready to continue the search for the cards that will complete their sets. Their quest for Brixaby’s next Legendary card takes them back to their home kingdom, deep into Blood Moon hive: A place riddled with whispers of assassins, death, and a shadowy leader whose power only grows while his people wither. To root out the card's whereabouts, Arthur and Brixaby ... [read more]

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(The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne #3)

The death-defying conclusion to the "audacious," "razor-sharp," and "raucous" exploits of the notorious outlaws Scarlett and Browne from the bestselling author of Lockwood & Co., Jonathan Stroud. Throughout their lawless careers, Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne have gotten out of trouble by shooting first, then running away. Now that's no longer an option. In this non-stop thrill-ride of a novel, we witness Albert’s return to the terrifying Stonemoor prison, follow Scarlett’s search for ... [read more]

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(The Cemeteries of Amalo #3)

In The Tomb of Dragons, Katherine Addison returns to the award-winning world of The Goblin Emperor, deftly wrapping up The Cemeteries of Amalo trilogy. Thara Celehar has lost his ability to speak with the dead. When that title of Witness for the Dead is gone, what defines him? While his title may be gone, his duties are not. Celehar contends with a municipal cemetery with fifty years of secrets, the damage of a revethavar he’s terrified to remember, and a group of miners who are more than ... [read more]

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(The Heavenly Throne #13)

The Trial Worlds may have faded into oblivion, but the saga of Kai Arnhard continues. Having completed the extensive preparations, the Eternal Path Temple, together with its empire, finally left the dimension of the Heavenly Exaltation Pagoda. Now they have to start over. Once more, they will have to fight for their place in the Ecumene and prove their worth. The long-awaited reunion with his sister Julie is closer than ever, but to get to her, Kai will first have to meet with the powerful ... [read more]

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(Legend of the Arch Magus #14)

VOLUME 14 OF LEGEND OF THE ARCH MAGUS An Arch Magus dies, only to find himself in the body of a young man in a medieval Kingdom. He finds out that he is the second son of a Duke, exiled to a desolated town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations, leading his subjects to prosperity. In this world where magic is undeveloped, he shall once again pave a new path. [read more]

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(The Bound and the Broken #4)

I’ldryr viel asatar. I sanvîr viel baralun. In fire we are forged. In blood we are tempered. In the Aravell woodland, Calen Bryer grapples with the fallout from the Battle of Aravell. The path forward is littered with choices that will bleed him dry. But he is a Draleid, he is a guardian, and he will always stand when others call. His sister, Ella, lies fragmented, her mind split between worlds, her fate unknown. But the blood of the wolf is strong. Hundreds of miles away, in the western ... [read more]

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(The Chronicles of Castellane #2)

In the epic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Sword Catcher, praised by George R. R. Martin as “everything I look for in fantasy,” Lin and Kel must chart a perilous course between love and lies. Kel Saren, body double to Conor, crown prince of the dazzling city of Castellane, is caught between two worlds. In order to protect his beloved prince, Kel must find the culprits responsible for a massacre at the royal palace—and the only clues are held by the Ragpicker King, the ... [read more]

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(Expeditionary Force #18)

Disaster. There was no other word to describe how Operation Olympic had changed in a flash from a triumph to the worst failure the Merry Band of Pirates had ever experienced. A failure that meant the fight was over. Unless the Pirates could perform a miracle, without Skippy. [read more]

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(The Powerless Trilogy #3)

Paedyn and Kai are reunited but face a terrible decision in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen. Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya… And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate—and the fate of those around her—forever. In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins? [read more]

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(Azarinth Healer #5)

After her near-fatal journey into the Descent, Ilea returns south to check on her allies and lay some groundwork for unlocking her elusive third Class. Trian is ready to start training the first generation of Medic Sentinels, the battle-healers of their newly founded organization, and Ilea is happy to join in as a teacher (of sorts). Hopefully, her work will pay off in the birth of at least a few mini-versions of herself. By day, Ilea teaches the Sentinels her way of fighting and training ... [read more]

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(Arcane Ascension #6)

Corin Cadence is on the run. After meeting with the Emerald Council, Corin has made himself some new enemies — most notably the Dalenos Six, a group of the most powerful representatives of the nation of Dalenos. He’s also made dangerous deal. A place of safety, if he can reach it. One where he can finally have one of the resources he needs most: time. But while that strange place may hold the key for Corin to make his final preparations for a long-awaited rescue mission, it also holds hidden ... [read more]

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(Falled Gods #3)

In the epic finale to the #1 internationally bestselling Fallen Gods trilogy that started with Godkiller, the fate of Middren hangs in the balance as mighty gods and mortal heroes clash in a final battle for supremacy. War has come. The fire god Hseth is leading an unstoppable army south, consuming everything in her path. Middren's only hope of survival is to unify allies and old foes against a common enemy. Elo navigates an uneasy alliance with Arren—his friend, his enemy, and his king. ... [read more]

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(Storm Dragon #2)

Newfound friends must overcome countless danger in a quest to save the world in this epic sequel of the Storm Dragons saga! REMY has come a long way from his life as a scrappy orphan on Cutthroat Wedge. Still on the run from the evil pirate Jhaeros, Remy and his dragon, Storm, set out to find a True Dragon, the only creature old enough to understand why the magic that powers their floating islands is dying. After a confession from a long-forgotten sky knight about the remote location of a True ... [read more]

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(The Library Trilogy #3)

Two people once connected by a vast and mysterious library are now separated and must overcome time and distance to reunite and bring peace to their worlds, in the final book of the Library Trilogy. The fate of an infinite library hangs on one book, a book that holds the power to break the unbreakable. In the face of such forces, fragile things like hearts, worlds, and even family seem certain to fail. The people most vital to Livira are scattered across time and space—lost, divided into ... [read more]

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The original novel was published in 2023. Translated by Rosie Hedger. From Norway comes an international horror hit that is shudderingly terrifying and deliciously original. The world has been overrun by hitherto unknown beasts. Society has collapsed: the power is gone, cars are abandoned across the highways, and anyone left is hiding from the terrifying creatures -- and one another. Thirteen-year-old Abdi and his five-year-old sister Alva are on the run, their last hope to escape through the ... [read more]

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(Eternal Path Trilogy #1)

Hugo Award nominee 2026. From an electrifying new voice in epic fantasy comes The Raven Scholar, a masterfully woven and playfully inventive tale of imperial intrigue, cutthroat competition, and one scholar’s quest to uncover the truth. Let us fly now to the empire of Orrun, where after twenty-four years of peace, the reign of Bersun the Brusque has come to an end. In the dizzying heat of midsummer, seven exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists compete to replace him. When one of them ... [read more]

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(Aether's Revival #10)

Finally in Krogga, Gregory found himself pulled into the solstice tournament to celebrate Krog. Invited by both the high priest and Council of Krogheim, Gregory and Jenn did their best to show that some magi had honor. While both of them lost to Ragnar Ivarson, the youngest High Champion in Krogga, that’d only set the stage for what the next year was going to be. The weeks after the tournament were a whirlwind of ambassadorial visits and discussions, but eventually, a key meeting took place ... [read more]

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