Fantasy/ Sci-Fi/ Historical Fiction 2009
Explore the best Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Historical Fiction books of 2009! Discover top-rated novels, hidden gems, and must-read titles in these captivating genres.
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The Immortal Fire
by Anne Ursu
As Philonecron plots to destroy the gods, transform the Underworld, destroy humanity, and remodel Olympus, Mr. Metos takes thirteen-year-old cousins Charlotte and Zee to join …
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The Magic Thief: Lost
by Sarah Prineas
Never mix fire with magic! Conn may only be a wizard's apprentice, but even he knows it's dangerous to play with fire . . . …
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Dragon Spear
by Jessica Day George
As far as Creel is concerned, all is finally right with the world. The dragon king, Shardas, and his queen, Velika, have made a home …
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The Sorceress
by Michael Scott
While armies of the Shadowrealms gather and Machiavelli goes to Alcatraz to kill Perenelle Flamel, fifteen-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman accompany the Alchemist to …
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The Time Quake
by Linda Buckley-Archer
While sinister Lord Luxon makes himself at home in twenty-first century Manhattan, Peter and Kate, aided by Gideon, pursue The Tar Man through the streets …
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The Trouble with Kings
by Sherwood Smith
Princess Flian finds herself the unwilling object of desire of three royals. Is the one she wants a villain or a hero? Waking up in …
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Once a Princess
by Sherwood Smith
Swashbuckling in a magic world-L.A. style! Sasharia en Garde! book 1. Sasha's mother, Sun, was once swept away from a Ren Faire to another world …
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Mearsies Heili Bounces Back
by Sherwood Smith
CJ and her gang of friends gather around the 13-year-old queen, Clair Sherwood, and find themselves beset by magical spells and various villains in the …
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Cat Among the Pigeons
by Julia Golding
Catherine "Cat" Royal, an orphan who lives at the Drury Lane Theater in 1790s London, rallies her friends to try to save Pedro from the …
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The Silver Blade
by Sally Gardner
As the Revolution descends into the ferocious Reign of Terror, Yann, now an extraordinary practioner of magic, uses his skills to confound his enemies and …
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Daughter of the Flames
by Zoë Marriott
After learning that she is the sole heir to the Ruan throne, orphaned Zira, trained in weaponry and martial arts as a warrior priestess, must …
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The Hollow
by Jessica Verday
High school junior Abbey struggles with the loss of her best friend Kristen, who vanished on a legendary bridge, but her grief is eased by …
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Fire
by Kristin Cashore
In this suspenseful prequel to Graceling, Fire, a beautiful girl with the power to control the minds of others, must do all she can to …
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Forest Born
by Shannon Hale
Unable to find comfort amongst the tall trees in the forest she calls home, Rin takes her secret and moves to the city to be …
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Twice a Prince
by Sherwood Smith
Sasha's prince is wicked, Sun's is missing-they take up the sword, L.A. style! Sasharia En Garde Book 2 In the magical world of Khanerenth, there's …
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Spell Hunter
by R. J. Anderson
Forget everything you think you know about faeries. . . . Creatures full of magic and whimsy? Not in the Oakenwyld. Not anymore. Deep inside …
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The Healing Wars: Book I: The Shifter
by Janice Hardy
Nya is an orphan struggling for survival in a city crippled by war. She is also a Taker—with her touch, she can heal injuries, pulling …
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The Demon's Lexicon
by Sarah Rees Brennan
Sixteen-year-old Nick and his family have battled magicians and demons for most of his life, but when his brother, Alan, is marked for death while …
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Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia
by Brandon Sanderson
Alcatraz and Grandpa Smedry make a pilgrimage to Crystallia in the Free Kingdom where they are shocked to find the city under siege by the …
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Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
by Brandon Sanderson
A hero with an incredible talent for breaking things. A life or death mission to rescue a bag of sand. A fearsome threat from the …
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Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones
by Brandon Sanderson
Thirteen-year-old Alcatraz Smedry and his companions seek Al's father and grandfather in the Great Library of Alexandria, where they face undead, soul-stealing wraiths called the …
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Eyes Like Stars
by Lisa Mantchev
With an iron-willed girl hero whose magic is with words, and a universe that is also the ultimate theater, "Eyes Like Stars" is the most …
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Wondrous Strange
by Lesley Livingston
Since the dawn of time, the Faerie have taken. . . . Seventeen-year-old actress Kelley Winslow always thought faeries were just something from childhood stories. …
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Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
by R. L. LaFevers
Twelve-year-old Theo uses arcane knowledge and her own special talent when she encounters two secret societies, one sworn to protect the world from ancient Egyptian …
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Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris
by R. L. LaFevers
When mummies go missing all over London, eleven-year-old Theodosia puts aside her fight against the Serpents of Chaos to save her father, who is suspected …
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Flight of the Phoenix
by Robin L. LaFevers
In 1928, when timid ten-year-old Nate learns that his parents have been lost at sea, he joins his father's cousin on a flight to Arabia …
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Oracles of Delphi Keep
by Victoria Laurie
In 1938, three orphans--Theo, Carl, and Ian, ages ten to thirteen--lead three teachers through a portal that takes them from Dover, England, to Morocco in …
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The Amaranth Enchantment
by Julie Berry
When Lucinda Chapdelaine was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual …