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	Macario's Scepter (Magian, #1) 3.92 avg rating — 86 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Griffin (Magian, #0.5) 3.72 avg rating — 25 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Secret Library (Magian, #2) 4.47 avg rating — 19 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Blade Breaker (Realm Breaker, #2)

by Victoria Aveyard (Goodreads Author)

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M.J. McGriff said: " This story moved much faster than the first, with the stakes much higher and tons of action. Where the book slowed I was fascinated with the descriptions so I didn't mind it too much.

That cliffhanger though??

I'm mad because I have to wait for the nex ...more "

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The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

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