The hardest war is the one a man fights alone.One hundred years ago, the Eternals, thirteen men and women of immense power, closer, many believed, to gods than mortals, stood against the greatest threat the world had ever faced.And they lost.They died.All save for one, known as the Youngest, who managed to flee with the enemy leader’s weapon, a cursed blade of incredible power.He has traveled for a hundred years since, alone save for his companion, Veikr, the only remaining horse of a legendary breed.The last just as he is the last.Hunted by creatures out of nightmare, he seeks only to survive, to keep the magical blade from the enemy’s grasp.Not to save the world, for the time for saving it is past. Instead, he seeks only to delay its ending.It is a battle he fights alone, for after they defeated the Eternals, the enemy used their magic to pose as their conquered opponents, taking over rule of the world in their stead.For the last hundred years, the people have believed that the legendary Eternals triumphed, that they are safe. Only the wanderer knows the truth, that the world crouches with its head resting on the executioner’s block, waiting for the axe to fall.And the only thing keeping that axe at bay is him.He had a name once, but he has it no longer.He is simply the Last. The Youngest.He is the Wandering Sword.

All five books in the bestselling, #bestofBooktok series, Shadows and Crowns, now collected into one digital boxed set! The old gods are growing restless. An ancient evil is stirring. Can they stop the coming storm?Mercenary Casia Greythorne cares about two things: Completing whatever her latest job is, and earning enough coin to buy the expensive medicine that’s keeping her mentor alive.So when the king himself offers her a job, she can’t resist the massive reward he offers—even if it means working with Captain Elander, the arrogant, mysterious right-hand to that king.Her partner may be infuriating, but at least their mission seems simple and quick enough: Investigate the origins of the strange plague that’s been ravaging their empire, help find a cure, and then call it a day.But in a land brimming with old magic and meddling gods, nothing is ever that simple, and nothing is ever what it seems.As the bodies pile up and strange monsters begin to wreak havoc throughout the realms, Cas and Elander will have to work together to protect their world whether they like it or not. Because one thing is clear: Something ancient and evil is stirring in the shadows of that world.And their empire will not survive its full unleashing...Filled with luscious world-building, banter-filled enemies-to-lovers romance, a side of spice, and epic battles. One-click today and start reading!

A gifted Thief and a mysterious Historian. A dangerous journey that will change their lives forever.Aeda is a Thief with twice the skill of the other Thieves, but not even she expects to get caught by her latest mark.Gieral, from the legendary order of Historians, does not take favorably to having her rune essences stolen. She uses a runeword to bind Aeda to her, and together they set off for the Great Library where Aeda will be judged for her actions.Suddenly, Aeda is thrown into a strange new world of malevolent spirits, perilous landscapes, and terrifying beasts.Having spent her life confined to the coastal city of Biersport, stealing to survive, Aeda is uncertain if the mysterious Historian is her captor or her rescuer.She finds herself questioning where she truly belongs, especially when she is drawn into investigating the unexplained disappearances of several Historians.But even if Aeda somehow survives the dangerous journey and her judgement, can she ever hope to become more than a Thief?The Thief and the Historian is the first of four books in The Runetree Chronicles, an epic series about belonging and the power of history for young adult fantasy readers who love going on spellbinding adventures.

Can a woman trapped in a loveless union escape without sacrificing her precious grandchild? Ireland, 1055. In an ancient realm where time weaves a tapestry of love and loss, a woman trapped in a loveless union must find the strength to break free, even if it means sacrificing everything for her precious grandchild. Étaín, forever locked in a youthful facade, lives in perpetual anguish, concealing her pagan long-life magic from her ambitious and malevolent priest-husband. Though her heart yearns to escape his clutches, she cannot abandon her eleven-year-old grandson to his tyranny.When a kindred spirit, a young and open-minded holy man, enters her life, Étaín is tempted to reveal her perilous truth. Yet, when her jealous husband discovers their connection and unleashes a storm of violence, she makes a fateful decision. Entrusting her beloved grandson to the care of her newfound ally, she flees under the cloak of night.Alone and consumed by despair, Étaín embarks on a race against time, seeking to pass on her ancient legacy before her ethereal existence fades into the annals of history.Misfortune of Time is the sixth chapter in The Druid's Brooch historical fantasy series. In the rich tapestry woven by Christy Nicholas, you will discover the beauty of resilience and the power of destiny.Read Misfortune of Time and lose yourself in a world of captivating heroines, masterfully crafted narratives, and the allure of magical realms. Each book in The Druid’s Brooch series can be read in any order as a standalone historical fantasy, allowing you to embark on any mesmerizing journey that calls to your soul. Trigger warnings: sexual scenes, attempted sexual violence, abuse, violence

An epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, destiny, and your favorite found family since Throne of Glass with a slow-burn romance subplot. When the amulet saved her—it also awakened him.Half-elven noblewoman Iellieth Amastacia flees the forced marriage her step-father picked out for her...and into an adventure she never could have imagined.Her father's magical amulet whisks her away to a frozen mountainside where an ancient warrior is waiting to be unearthed...waiting for her.His name is Marcon Colabra, and fate binds him to the beautiful red-haired noblewoman he's sworn to protect.Even if by his side is the most dangerous place she can be.Marcon isn't the only ancient force that Iellieth's presence stirs to life. An undead guardian hunts the wilds for druids, and a dark goddess grasps at power once again.As Iellieth learns to wield the magic that is her birthright, other heroes seize their destinies as well:Briseras, a huntress with nothing left but vengeanceGenevieve, a druid standing in the empire’s pathTeodric, a pirate facing an impossible choicePersephonie, a seer hunted by prophecy and shadowAcross Azuria, they stand against the growing darkness, the enemies that have waited thousands of years for fated souls to be reunited.Escape into a world of ancient relics, awakening magic, and a prophecy that will change everything. If you love found family, reluctant heroes, and intricate worldbuilding, this is the adventure you’ve been looking for!