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• A Magic Steeped in Poison

  a Book of Tea Novel

  Lin, Judy I.,

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  Ning enters a cutthroat magical competition to find the kingdom's greatest master of the art of brewing tea, but political schemes and secrets make her goal of gaining access to royal physicians to cure her dying sister far more dangerous than she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Woven Kingdom

  Mafi, Tahereh,

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  The long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight, servant girl Alizeh waits in the shadows to uproot the kingdom of the crown prince—and the world. Inspired by Persian mythology.

• The Tiger at Midnight

  Teerdhala, Swati,

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  A first entry in a planned trilogy inspired by South Indian culture follows the efforts of a legendary girl rebel to assassinate a ruthless general in the face of her growing love for her target's loyal but freedom-seeking nephew. Inspired by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

  Oh, Axie,

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  In this retelling of the Korean legend The tale of Shim Cheong, sixteen-year-old Mina is swept away to the Spirit Realm, where, assisted by a motley crew of demons, gods, and lesser spirits, she sets out to awaken the sleeping Sea God and save her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

  15 Retellings of Asian Myths and Legends

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  Fifteen authors of Asian descent reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia, in short stories ranging from fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge.

• A Thousand Steps Into Night

  Chee, Traci,

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  When a girl who's never longed for adventure is hit with a curse that begins to transform her into a demon, she embarks on a quest to reverse the curse and return to her normal life, but along the way is forced to confront her true power within.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lore

  Bracken, Alexandra

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  Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Daughter of the Moon Goddess

  a Celestial Kingdom Novel

  Tan, Sue Lynn,

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  A debut fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang’e, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm and sets her on a dangerous path--where choices come with deadly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Children of Ragnarok

  a Runestone Saga Novel

  Chima, Cinda Williams,

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  In exchange for his freedom, 16-year-old Eiric Halvorsen, along with his half-systir and a spellsinger, leads a mission to the fabled Temple at the Grove where he discovers a great evil lurking between this paradise's dazzling surface. Inspired by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• An Arrow to the Moon

  Pan, Emily X. R.,

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  Navigating their families' enmity and secrets, Hunter and Luna find everything falling apart around them and must rely on their love to see them through, in this powerful story about the magic and mystery of the moon that connects us all. Inspired…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beasts of Prey

  Gray, Ayana,

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  Sixteen-year-old indentured beastkeeper Koffi and seventeen-year-old warrior candidate Ekon forge an unusual alliance and venture into the Greater Jungle to hunt down a monster that has been menacing their city for a century. Inspired by African…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Medusa

  Burton, Jessie, 1982-

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  Exiled to a far-flung island, Medusa has little company except for the snakes adorning her head instead of hair until a beautiful boy named Perseus arrives, distrupting her lonely existence and unleashing desire, love, and betrayal. Inspired by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Raybearer

  Ifueko, Jordan,

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  Raised in isolation, Tarisai yearns for the closeness she could have as one of the Crown Prince's Council of 11, but her mother, The Lady, has magically compelled Tarisai to kill the Crown Prince. Inspired by West African mythology.

• Her Radiant Curse

  Lim, Elizabeth,

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  When her beautiful 17-year-old sister Vanna is to be auctioned off in a vulgar betrothal contest, Channi, who is cursed with a serpent's face, defends Vanna from the cruelest of suitors, unleashing an evil that could sever their bond forever.…Read moreRead more of this annotation