Kindle eBooks > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Sword & Sorcery
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$34,382
The median book price
$5.99
Bestseller's daily sales
919
50th book's daily sales
72
Average number of pages per book
536
Monopoly/Olygopoly detected
Yes
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New releases
Self published
Matching KDP categories
fiction > fantasy > dark fantasy
72.17%
fiction > romance > fantasy
61.24%
fiction > fantasy > urban
61.24%
fiction > fantasy > paranormal
61.24%
Keyword requirement
sword, sorcery, magic, dragon, quest, science fiction, dystopian
Best selling keywords
Median title & subtitle length is 9 words:
- The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia Book 1)
- The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia Book 2)
- Spark of the Everflame: The Kindred's Curse Saga, Book One
- A Court This Cruel and Lovely (Kingdom of Lies Book 1)
- The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Trilogy Book 1)
- Indie success
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35%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
100%
20%
83.33%
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Front-page bestsellers:
Book title | Author | Publisher | Absolute rank | Monthly sales volume | Price | Amazon stars | Amazon reviews | |
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1 | Fourth Wing (The Empyrean Book 1) | Rebecca Yarros | Self published | 35 | $313,950 | $14.99 | 192,286 | |
2 | The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia Book 1) | Carissa Broadbent | Self published | 47 | $132,502 | $6.99 | 76,643 | |
3 | The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia Book 2) | Carissa Broadbent | (April 14, 2023) | 90 | $100,795 | $6.99 | 52,503 | |
4 | Spark of the Everflame: The Kindred's Curse Saga, Book One | Penn Cole | (June 1, 2023) | 93 | $70,698 | $4.99 | 8,764 | |
5 | Heavenly Chaos | Daniel Schinhofen | Self published | 124 | $60,778 | $4.99 | 1,089 | |
6 | A Court This Cruel and Lovely (Kingdom of Lies Book 1) | Stacia Stark | Self published | 219 | $48,638 | $5.99 | 11,953 | |
7 | The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Trilogy Book 1) | John Gwynne | "A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart."― | 281 | $70,209 | $9.99 | 7,599 | |
8 | Glow of the Everflame: The Kindred's Curse Saga, Book Two | Penn Cole | (July 18, 2023) | 309 | $39,749 | $5.99 | 7,225 | |
9 | Heat of the Everflame: The Kindred's Curse Saga, Book Three | Penn Cole | (September 12, 2023) | 331 | $50,560 | $7.99 | 5,499 | |
10 | Rune Seeker 3: A LitRPG Adventure | J.M. Clarke | Aethon Books | 366 | $35,388 | $5.99 | 45 | |
11 | Sanctuary | Ilona Andrews | NYLA | 379 | $28,782 | $4.99 | 0 | |
12 | The Path of Ascension 6: A LitRPG Adventure | C. Mantis | Aethon Books | 466 | $34,055 | $6.99 | 1,489 | |
13 | Daughter of No Worlds (The War of Lost Hearts Book 1) | Carissa Broadbent | (January 7, 2020) | 470 | $19,327 | $3.99 | 20,267 | |
14 | Avalon Tower (Fey Spy Academy Book 1) | C.N. Crawford | Self published | 563 | $20,259 | $4.99 | 1,058 | |
15 | One Dark Window (The Shepherd King Book 1) | Rachel Gillig | "An enchanting tale with sharp claws and teeth—Gillig’s prose will pull you in and won’t let you sleep. Pulse-pounding, darkly whimsical, and aglow with treacherous magic, | 644 | $34,685 | $9.99 | 18,400 |
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean Book 1)
Rebecca Yarros
A #1 New York Times bestseller • Optioned for TV by Amazon Studios • Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award, semi-finalist • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine's Best Books of 2023"Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros' Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy." —Booklist, starred review"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you've never read before." ―#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. ArmentroutEnter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca YarrosTwenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them.With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant.She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise.Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret.Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die.The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Fourth WingBook #2 Iron Flame Read more
The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia Book 1)
Carissa Broadbent
For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.But winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father’s crown… and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.But there’s no room for compassion in the Kejari. War for the House of Night brews, shattering everything that Oraya thought she knew about her home. And Raihn may understand her more than anyone – but their blossoming attraction could be her downfall, in a kingdom where nothing is more deadly than love.The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in a new series of heart-wrenching romance, dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue, perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Read more
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia Book 2)
Carissa Broadbent
Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once thought to be true has been destroyed. A prisoner in her own kingdom, grieving the only family she ever had, and reeling from a gutting betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth of her own blood. She’s left only with one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn.The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn’s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood digs their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside.When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom–and gaining her vengeance against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she’ll need to harness a devastating ancient power, intertwined with her father’s greatest secrets.But with enemies closing in on all sides, nothing is as it seems. As she unravels her past and faces her future, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power – and the devastating love that could be her downfall.Full of heartbreak, redemption, bloody intrigue, and heart-pounding action, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is the gutting second installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, and the conclusion of the Nightborn Duet – perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Read more
When old secrets catch fire, everything will burn.In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by the Descended, their cruel offspring, Diem Bellator yearns to escape the insular life of her poor village.Her mother’s sudden disappearance—and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past—offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock the web of mysteries her mother left behind.With the dying King’s handsome, mysterious heir watching her every move, and a ruthless mortal alliance recruiting her to join the growing civil war, Diem will have to navigate the unwritten rules of love, power, and politics in order to save her family—and all of mortalkind.Spark of the Everflame is the first book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows our fiesty, bad*ss heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against injustice and oppression, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of betrayal and intrigue, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series is perfect for fans of unique magic systems, dragons and other mythical creatures, angst and romantic tension, and hilarious banter. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven romantasy such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, Gild, Shadow & Bone, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night. Read more
Heavenly Chaos
Daniel Schinhofen
None
For fantasy romance readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series will enchant you…For years, when I fell asleep, I dreamed of a man with blazing green eyes and a cruel smile.The day I meet him, the ruthless mercenary leaves me for dead.Just hours after humans are born, the gods take what little power we have. In return, they protect our borders from the vicious, merciless fae.The humans who manage to keep their power are known as the corrupt.And they are burned.When my forbidden power is discovered, I’m forced to flee my tiny village and the life I adore.To survive, I make a desperate bargain with the mercenary who abandoned me at my weakest.Our deal is simple: I’ll help him and his mysterious friends sneak into the city. And he’ll help me learn to wield the strange, dark power I’ve always kept hidden. The power that may just be the key to my survival.But the ruthless mercenary is hiding secrets of his own. Secrets that threaten the safety of everyone I love. Secrets that could tear this kingdom—and perhaps even this world—apart.Please note: A Court This Cruel and Lovely is an NA/adult romantasy book with steam. While this series is slow burn, the chili pepper rating will increase for each book. Read more
"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." —Anthony RyanTHE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrid, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne. Read more
An unexpected gift offers the power to change everything. Keeping it could cost Diem her life. The threat of war has arrived at Diem’s doorstep, along with a new discovery that could save her people. To use it, she must survive the next thirty days by forming a devil’s bargain with the people she hates most: the royal family of House Corbois.But as she dives into the world of the Descended elite, Diem quickly realizes good and evil aren’t as simple as they seem. Old prejudices are challenged, and new loyalties blur the line between friend and foe.Meanwhile, her mother is still missing, and the secrets she left behind can no longer be ignored—and neither can the Guardians and their demands. Caught between an old flame and a sizzling new spark, Diem must confront the truth about who she is and what she wants before time runs out.War is coming, and dangerous enemies wait on all sides.. but the most deadly battle Diem faces may be the one for her heart.Glow of the Everflame is the second book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows our fiesty, bad*ss heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against injustice and oppression, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of betrayal and intrigue, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series is perfect for fans of unique magic systems, dragons and other mythical creatures, angst and romantic tension, and hilarious banter. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven romantasy such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, Gild, Shadow & Bone, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night. Read more
The war has begun. Both sides demand Diem’s allegiance—or her death.After her disastrous coronation, Diem finds herself at the center of the conflict between the Descended and the Guardians. With her newfound friends and the man she’s falling for on one side, and the mortals she has vowed to protect on the other, Diem must walk a careful line to save the people she loves… even from each other.The mystery of her unusual heritage begins to unravel, sending Diem and Luther on an unexpected journey across the realms. The answers may hold the key to winning the war, but finding them will require her to face painful truths about her mother, her bloodline, and her fate.Meanwhile, the Crowns have set Diem in their sights. Some could be her greatest allies—while others want her dead. To end their oppressive reign, Diem must sort friend from foe and risk it all to build an army of her own.But a powerful figure in the north has plans that could change everything...Heat of the Everflame is the third book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows our fiesty, bad*ss heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against injustice, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of betrayal and intrigue, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series is perfect for fans of unique magic systems, dragons and other mythical creatures, angst and romantic tension, and hilarious banter. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven romantasy such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, Gild, Shadow & Bone, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night. Read more
Rune Seeker 3: A LitRPG Adventure
J.M. Clarke
It’s finally time for Hiral to return to Fallen Reach and show his enemies just how far he’s come.After saving the world in the undead city, Hiral and his remaining party members race toward Fallen Reach.Their numbers are shrinking, but their power has only grown: at nearly C-Rank, they can crush armies.Yet challenges still wait ahead, including a familiar Infested that hungers for revenge…and powerful Makers that might not react well to the Everfail’s return.But Hiral’s enemies don’t know one important detail: he is not the same person who jumped from the islands. The Everfail is no more, and he is going to show those who’d harm his home and loved ones just how overpowered he has become.Book 3 of a Progression Fantasy series from J.M Clarke, Bestselling Author of Mark of the Fool, written with C.J. Thompson.Unlock a weak-to-strong progression into power and a detailed LitRPG system with unique classes, skills, dungeons, achievements, survival and evolution. Explore a mysterious world of fallen civilizations, strange monsters and deadly secrets. Read more
Sanctuary
Ilona Andrews
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews comes a novella featuring Roman, our favorite Volhv wizard in the always intriguing, colorful, volatile Kate Daniels world.It’s not easy serving Chernobog, the God of Destruction, Darkness and Death…especially during the holidays; and especially when you’re out of eggnog and one of your pesky, freeloading mythic creatures has eaten your last cookie.Roman would like nothing more than to be left alone, but when a wounded boy stumbles into his yard and begs for sanctuary, Roman takes him in. Now elite mercenaries are camped out on his property, combat mages are dousing the house with fire, and strange priests are unleashing arcane magic. They thought Roman was easy pickings, just a hermit in the woods, but they chose the wrong dark priest to annoy. For while Roman might be patient, he is the Black Volhv, filled with the love of his terrible god. For his adversaries, it's a fight to the death, but for him, it's just another day in the neighborhood. Read more
In search for greater power, Matt, Liz, and Aster embark on their most dangerous adventure yet. Minkalla, a planet where only those below TIer 15 can enter. A planet where the rules of the realm are changed, where the weaker you are the greater the rewards.Matt and the team intend to conquer it at Tier 11.Seven floors, seven rewards of every increasing power, thousands of chances of death not just from the Tier 14 monsters but from all the others entering the planet.The Empire isn't the only one with a claim on the planet. All eight Great Powers send their people into the planets depths.Its not just a fight for survival. Its much worse. A fight for power.Don't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.About the series: This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC. Read more
Daughter of No Worlds (The War of Lost Hearts Book 1)
Carissa Broadbent
A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates.Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life.Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. But to join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders.The Orders’ intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future… or the downfall of them both.But Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders’ deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart.Even if it means wielding death itself.Fans of epic romantic fantasy like Sarah J. Maas and Raven Kennedy will devour this tale of dark magic, passionate romance, vengeance, and redemption.(Note: This book contains adult material.) Read more
Avalon Tower (Fey Spy Academy Book 1)
C.N. Crawford
None
One Dark Window (The Shepherd King Book 1)
Rachel Gillig
THE FANTASY BOOKTOK SENSATION! For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a dark, lushly gothic fantasy about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom—but the monster in her head isn't the only threat lurking. Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her. Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom she calls home—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it. Except the highwayman just so happens to be the King’s own nephew, Captain of the Destriers…and guilty of high treason. He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him. Read more
Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King Book 2)
Rachel Gillig
In the New York Times bestselling sequel to One Dark Window, Elspeth must confront the weight of her actions as she and Ravyn embark on a perilous quest to save the kingdom—perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf and Alexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching. Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in peril. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last—and most important—one remains to be found: the Twin Alders. If they’re going to find the card before Solstice and set free the kingdom, they will need to journey through the dangerous mist-cloaked forest. The only one who can lead them through is the monster that shares Elspeth’s head: the Nightmare. And he’s not eager to share any longer.Praise for One Dark Window: "Enthralling from beginning to shocking end." —Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf "Pulse pounding, darkly whimsical, and aglow with treacherous magic." —Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicThe Shepherd King One Dark Window Two Twisted Crowns Read more
The Eye of the World: Book One of The Wheel of Time
Robert Jordan
None
All The Skills 3: A Deckbuilding LitRPG
Honour Rae
Where power is measured in cards, Arthur stands among the elite as a Legendary card wielder now forever linked to a frighteningly powerful dragon.Or Brixaby will be, once he grows from the size of a parrot.Before that can happen, a chance encounter whisks Arthur and Brixaby away to a place they never thought was possible: A new dragon hive outside of the kingdom. This Free Hive doesn't suffer from the scourge that’s infected the rest of the planet. It's a place where crafting using card powers is king.But even here, an old enemy sings threats from the shadows. The Free Hive cannot defend itself: they need the strength of Legendary card wielders.To protect the Free Hive, Arthur and Brixaby must become stronger. That means more skills and most importantly, more cards to add to their decks. Read more
★★★★★ "If you love the world building of ACOTAR and the banter of Fourth Wing - this is a must read!" - Hannahfulofbooks Bound to a man she hates more than she ever thought possible...Everything Morgan Pendragon knows and loves is gone as she wakes in the dangerous court of the Siabra. The man she was falling in love with is dead, and in his place is a man she barely knows. Surrounded by liars and knives in the dark, all Morgan wants to do is run the other way but Kairos Draven is determined to keep her by his side.As Morgan and Draven's lives become even more irrevocably entwined, little do they know the sins of the past are coming for them both…For the Prince of Claws will drown kingdoms in blood for her sake.Author's Note: Court of Claws is the second installment in an epic dark fantasy romance series that tells the true story of Morgan Le Fay, King Arthur's sister. This enemies to lovers series is perfect for fans of unique magic systems, magical creatures, and witty banter and is sure to appeal to fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent, and Sarah J. Maas. This New Adult Dark Fantasy Romance series features mature situations, adult language, and plenty of steam. Court of Claws has multiple TW/CWs. Please check the book's trigger warning page in the table of contents for more information.★★★★★ "Get out, Casteel Da'Neer! Kairos Draven is moving in! Everything you own is in the box to the left!" - Kentucky Fried Bibliophile★★★★★ “This is like the lovechild of From Blood and Ash and Plated Prisoner!” - NetGalley Reviewer of Book 1, Queen of Roses Read more