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A Forest Of Vanity And Valour
The Levanthria Series (Book 1)
Written by A. P. Beswick
A Forest of Vanity and Valour by A. P. Beswick is a dark fantasy retelling of Robin Hood set in the forbidden-magic world of Levanthria. A self-serving debt collector is exiled from everything he knows and forced to become the unlikely champion of those he once exploited.
A Kingdom Of Courage And Cruelty
The Levanthria Series (Book 3)
Written by A. P. Beswick
A Kingdom of Courage and Cruelty by A. P. Beswick is a dark fantasy retelling set in Levanthria. A knight cursed into a half-lizard form must choose between the monster the world sees and the man he is struggling to remain - before a kingdom falls around him.
A Sea Of Sorrow And Scorn
The Levanthria Series (Book 2)
Written by A. P. Beswick
A Sea of Sorrow and Scorn by A. P. Beswick is a dark fantasy retelling set in the world of Levanthria. A young woman witnesses her sisters' deaths, unleashes forbidden magic, and flees across a perilous ocean - with every use of her power ageing her closer to death.
A Stone Of Destiny and Despair
The Levanthria Series (Book 4)
Written by A. P. Beswick
A Stone of Destiny and Despair by A. P. Beswick is a dark fantasy retelling set in Levanthria. A former priest, stripped of faith and consumed by corrupting magic, must locate a prophesied sword and hold himself together long enough to save a world coming apart.
A War Of Chaos And Fury - Part 1
The Levanthria Series (Book 5)
Written by A. P. Beswick
A War of Chaos and Fury Part 1 by A. P. Beswick is the fifth book in the Levanthria Series. Eight years on, the legends of Levanthria reunite as a tyrant god tightens his grip on a world running out of time - and out of heroes willing to fight for it.
A War Of Chaos And Fury - Part 2
The Levanthria Series (Book 6)
Written by A. P. Beswick
A War of Chaos and Fury Part 2 by A. P. Beswick is the concluding sixth book in the Levanthria Series. The legends of Levanthria face their final reckoning against a tyrant god whose apocalyptic plan is moments from completion - and not everyone will survive.
Belladonna
Belladonna (Book 1)
Written by Adalyn Grace
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace is a Gothic romantasy following an orphan whose lifelong brush with death leads her to a poisoned mystery, a crumbling estate, and a forbidden romance with Death himself.
Foxglove
Belladonna (Book 2)
Written by Adalyn Grace
Foxglove by Adalyn Grace is the second book in the Belladonna series, expanding Signa's world beyond Thorn Grove into high society, new dangers, and a deepening forbidden romance with Death himself.
Hell Bent
Alex Stern (Book 2)
Written by Leigh Bardugo
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo continues the story of Alex Stern from Ninth House. Dark fantasy and occult mystery collide as she navigates Yale’s secret societies, confronting deadly supernatural forces, hidden agendas, and morally complex choices.
Ninth House
Alex Stern (Book 1)
Written by Leigh Bardugo
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo is a dark fantasy novel blending Yale secret societies, occult magic, and crime investigation. It follows Galaxy “Alex” Stern as she uncovers supernatural secrets while navigating danger, privilege, and morally complex choices.
The Sword of Kaigen
Written by M. L. Wang
The Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang is a devastating epic fantasy about war, family, grief, and the brutal cost of honour, tradition, and power.
Wisteria
Belladonna (Book 3)
Written by Adalyn Grace
Wisteria by Adalyn Grace is the third and final book in the Belladonna series, bringing Signa's extraordinary journey to its conclusion with the highest stakes yet and a romance that must finally face its reckoning.