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Female Superheroes Who Save the World

If you love the fast-paced action of superhero movies like Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman, and can’t wait for the release of Black Widow, you’ll love these wonderful books led by female heroines. Most of these fantasy and science fiction reads are part of a series, so we have to warn you, you may be hooked for a while…

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    The Gilded Ones

    by Namina Forna

    When Deka is cast out of her village, she has the choice to submit to her fate or leave to fight for the emperor in an army of girls just like her. As she journeys to the capital, she will discover that the great walled city holds many surprises. Nothing and no one is quite what they seem to be—not even Deka herself.
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    Heroine Complex

    by Sarah Kuhn

    Asian-American superheroines Evie Tanaka and Aveda Jupiter protect San Francisco from perilous threats in the first book in Sarah Kuhn’s snarky and smart fantasy trilogy.
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    The Triumphant

    by Lesley Livingston

    If you loved Captain Marvel AND Wonder Woman, Fallon’s fight in the gladiatorial arena is the series that will have you turning pages faster that Carol lights up her photon fists!
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    The Women’s War

    by Jenna Glass

    When a nobleman’s first duty is to produce a male heir, women are treated as possessions and bargaining chips. But as the aftereffects of a world-altering spell ripple out physically and culturally, women, at last, have a bargaining chip of their own. And two women, in particular, find themselves at the liberating crossroads of change.
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    Storm Cursed

    by Patricia Briggs

    In this powerful entry in the bestselling series, Mercy Thompson must face a deadly enemy to defend all she loves…
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    Legend

    by Marie Lu

    June is determined and ready to uncover a mystery that may change her understanding of everyone she knows around her. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.
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    Victory Conditions

    by Elizabeth Moon

    Elizabeth Moon’s thrilling Vatta’s War series, featuring the no-holds-barred space-faring heroine Kylara Vatta, has secured her reputation as a master of first-rate military science fiction. Now Commander Vatta is back–locked and loaded and ready to win the fight against the marauding forces of ruthless space pirate Gammis Turek.
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    Six Crimson Cranes

    by Elizabeth Lim

    A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse…Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone.
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    Seafire

    by Natalie C. Parker

    If Carol and Monica’s friendship had you feeling girl power goals, Caledonia and her fierce need to protect her female pirate crew is the book for you! In Seafire, a warlord killed Caledonia’s parents and kidnapped her brother. Now, on the deadly Bullet seas, Captain Caledonia Styx and her all-female crew are ready for revenge.
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    Night and Silence

    by Seanan McGuire

    In this twelfth installment of the Hugo-nominated, bestselling urban fantasy series, October “Toby” Daye’s fragile self-made family is on the verge of coming apart at the seams.
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    Magic Triumphs

    by Ilona Andrews

    Mercenary Kate Daniels must risk all to protect everything she holds dear in this epic, can’t-miss entry in the thrilling bestselling urban fantasy series.
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    Bloodline (Star Wars)

    by Claudia Gray

    As the daughter of Darth Vader, Leia distrusts the prospect of any one person holding such a powerful position—even when supporters suggest Leia herself for the job. But a new enemy may make this path Leia’s only option.
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    Binti: The Complete Trilogy

    by Nnedi Okorafor

    Collected in an omnibus edition, now is the time to discover the Hugo- and Nebula-award-winning Binti trilogy; the story of one extraordinary girl’s journey from her home to distant Oomza University.
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    The Winter of the Witch

    by Katherine Arden

    The Winternight Trilogy introduces an unforgettable heroine, Vasilisa Petrovna, a girl determined to forge her own path in a world that would rather lock her away. Her gifts and her courage have drawn the attention of Morozko, the winter-king, but it is too soon to know if this connection will prove a blessing or a curse.
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    Akata Warrior

    by Nnedi Okorafor

    A year ago, Sunny Nwazue was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, she learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse. Sunny knows she must confront her destiny and go to battle in order to save humanity. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history, and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound.
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    The True Queen

    by Zen Cho

    In the follow-up to the Regency fantasy novel Sorcerer to the Crown, a young woman with no memories of her past finds herself embroiled in dangerous politics in England and the land of the fae.
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    Spinning Silver

    by Naomi Novik

    Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father’s inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty—until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Spinning Silver draws readers deeper into a glittering realm of fantasy.
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    Last Sacrifice

    by Richelle Mead

    In the Vampire Academy series, Rose Hathaway is iconic for her powerful punches and her smart mouth and, just like Carol Danvers, her desire to help others gets her into difficult situations.
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    World of Warcraft: Before the Storm

    by Christie Golden

    The Horde and the Alliance defeated the demonic Burning Legion, but a dire catastrophe is unfolding deep below the surface of the world. There is a mortal wound in the heart of Azeroth, struck by the sword of the fallen titan Sargeras in a final act of cruelty.
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    Holy Sister

    by Mark Lawrence

    Holy Sister is the searing conclusion of the thrilling epic fantasy trilogy that saw a young girl trained by an arcane order of nuns grow into the fiercest of warriors…
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    Dark Queen

    by Faith Hunter

    Preparing for a life or death duel requires all of Jane’s focus, but with so much supernatural power in play, nothing goes according to plan. She has to rely on herself and the very few people she knows she can trust to stand and fight.
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    Ship of Destiny

    by Robin Hobb

    As Bingtown slides toward disaster, clan matriarch Ronica Vestrit, branded a traitor, searches for a way to bring the city’s inhabitants together against a momentous threat. Meanwhile, Althea Vestrit, unaware of what has befallen Bingtown and her family, continues her perilous quest to track down and recover her liveship, the Vivacia.
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    Circle of the Moon

    by Faith Hunter

    Nell can draw magic from the land around her, and lately, she’s been using it to help the Psy-Law Enforcement Division, which solves paranormal crimes.
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    Four Dead Queens

    by Astrid Scholte

    Keralie is a crafty thief just trying to get by but when a major murder conspiracy lands almost in her lap, she can’t help but uncover the truth. Discover the enthralling fast-paced murder mystery where competing agendas collide with deadly consequences.
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