Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Myths & Legends
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$24,990
The median book price
$5.99
Bestseller's daily sales
456
50th book's daily sales
69
Average number of pages per book
415
Monopoly/Olygopoly detected
Yes
Performance tracking
Competitiveness
Volume sales
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Volatility
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
science fiction, dystopian
Best selling keywords
Median title & subtitle length is 9 words:
- The Ever King (The Ever Seas Book 1)
- Curse of Shadows and Thorns (The Broken Kingdoms Book 1)
- The Ever Queen (The Ever Seas Book 2)
- The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Trilogy Book 1)
- A Touch of Darkness (Hades x Persephone Saga Book 1)
- Indie success
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10%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
100%
15%
96.67%
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Front-page bestsellers:
The Ever King (The Ever Seas Book 1)
LJ Andrews
They stole his crown. So, he stole their daughter…For years Erik, the scarred king of the Ever Kingdom, has thought of nothing but vengeance against the man who killed his father and trapped him beneath the waves, making him a prisoner in his own realm.Until his enemy’s daughter unintentionally breaks the chains on the Ever, and Erik makes her the unwitting pawn in his vicious game of revenge.She’s innocent. He’s vicious. But he will take back what he lost, no matter the price.Unless she steals his heart first.Welcome to the passionate world of the Ever Kingdom where pirates, sirens, and fae collide with Vikings in a dark fantasy romance between a villain and the innocent princess who holds his heart. *Please note: This book will end on a cliffhanger. This series is set in the same world as the bestselling Broken Kingdoms series, but can be read independently, and readers are encouraged to read the list of triggers inside.* Read more
Dead Weight (Crossroads Queen Book 5)
Annabel Chase
None
A rebellious princess. A cursed rogue. A forbidden love that will bring a kingdom to its knees.As niece of the king, Elise Lysander cares about two things: sneaking into gambling dens, and avoiding an advantageous marriage at all costs.When her uncle holds the life of her deathly-ill father over her head, reluctantly, Elise puts her fate into the hands of Legion Grey, the handsome and mysterious dowry negotiator. He may be arrogant and infuriating, but soon Legion incites a blistering, forbidden passion she can’t ignore.As their attraction grows, so do the dangers: attacks from black-eyed people, a cursed enemy who is more beast than man, and rumors of fae returning for the crown they believe was stolen from them long ago.After a bloody coup upends the kingdom, Elise flees with Legion, but nothing is as it seems. The man she allowed into her heart reveals his own secret plans with the return of magic—and he has every intention of using Elise to see them through.With war between magic and mortal on the horizon, Elise must pick a side to protect her kingdom. Does she stand with her people who stole the throne? Or with a man who lied his way into her heart and whose secret past could bring her destruction?Filled with luscious world building, banter-filled romance, and epic battles, this first book in the dark, fantasy romance series, The Broken Kingdoms, part Viking, part fairy tale. One-click to start reading today. Read more
The Ever Queen (The Ever Seas Book 2)
LJ Andrews
Welcome to the conclusion of the tantalizing romance of Erik and Livia.The Songbird:Captive. Challenger. Queen.Enemies took her from the man who holds her heart. They might see her as weak, as a pawn in wicked games, but they’re no match for the first Ever Queen.Let them think they’ve won. Her heart belongs to a beautiful monster, and she will never stop fighting until she’s back in his arms.The Serpent:Captor. Villain. King.His enemies stole the woman who claimed his soul. They betrayed him out of greed and desire for the crown, but they won't die for that betrayal. No.They’ll die for touching her.His heart belongs to a stunning little bird. He will never stop searching for her light across the skies. Not until the blood of his enemies spills at her feet, and his queen wears their bones around her neck.Welcome back to the world of the Ever Kingdom where pirates collide with Vikings in passionate romance, brutal battles, and an unforgettable dark fantasy world. This book concludes the love story between Erik and Livia, but new, standalone romances with other favorite characters will continue to build the world. Readers are encouraged to check the TW inside the book for their reading comfort. 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
A Touch of Darkness (Hades x Persephone Saga Book 1)
Scarlett St. Clair
From bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a dark and enthralling reimagining of the Hades and Persephone Greek myth. "Let me worship you," he said.She remembered the words she had whispered to him in the back of the limo after La Rose. "You will worship me, and I won't even have to order you." His request felt sinful and devious, and she reveled in it.She answered, "Yes."Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in title only. Since she was a little girl, flowers have only shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hoped to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. All of that changes when she sits down in a forbidden nightclub to play a hand of cards with a hypnotic and mysterious stranger.Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. But nothing has ever intrigued him as much as the goddess offering him a bargain he can't resist.After her encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead, and his terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess, however. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows—a love that is both captivating and forbidden. Read more
Now an Amazon top 50 bestseller!Risk everything for your kingdom…Or be destroyed by it.In a world darkened by deceit, the truth is a light that won’t be dimmed. Even when it illuminates Lorian’s betrayals more starkly than I could ever want to see.They call him the Bloodthirsty Prince.His reign of terror has left a trail of blood across this continent. A trail that intertwines with my own past–not even my parents were spared from his merciless slaughter.To save my brother’s life, I agreed to another bargain with the fae prince. Now, I’m forced to work with him. Forced to travel to the fae lands. Forced to spend my every waking moment with the man who betrayed me. All because King Sabium has woven a deadly tapestry of manipulation, using those we least suspect for his wicked schemes.There are no lines I won’t cross to protect the people I love. So I’ll work with former enemies. I’ll manipulate, blackmail, and deceive potential allies. I’ll swallow my pride, bury my shattered heart, and cooperate with the fae to prepare for the coming war.Because there are creatures far more monstrous than the fae.And some of them masquerade as men.For fantasy romance readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series will enchant you. 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
Gleam (The Plated Prisoner Series Book 3)
Raven Kennedy
Book 3 of this adult fantasy series continues in this epic story inspired by the myth of King Midas, fae, fated romance, and insurmountable greed."I don't choose him. Not anymore. I'm choosing me."King Midas made me the woman I am today. Notorious. Unattainable. His.The thing about being confined is that you believe it’s to keep the bad out. ...Until you realize it’s about keeping you in.I’m now in a strange kingdom surrounded by liars, with no allies of my own, but I won’t sit idly by and let myself wither. No, there’s something that’s bloomed from the pit of my repression. Something dark. Something angry.But the last thing I expected was for my anger to call out to him. King Ravinger.He’s sinister and powerful and entirely too seductive. I’ve learned my lesson with trusting manipulative kings, so why does my chest constrict every time he’s near? I need to tread carefully, or I’m at risk of losing much more than just my freedom.Regret and revenge war inside of me, and I need to figure out a plan fast before I get tangled up in the schemes of kings and queens.Because I won’t be caught in a cage again. No, this time, it’ll be me setting the trap.…I just hope my heart comes out of this unscathed.Please note: This is an adult fantasy series with dark elements that may be triggering, including Stockholm Syndrome and emotional manipulation, as well as explicit romance scenes. Read at your own discretion. Read more
A Crown This Cold and Heavy (Kingdom of Lies Book 3)
Stacia Stark
Now an Amazon top 20 bestseller!The unimaginable has happened,And none of our lives will ever be the same.Surrounded by enemies, I've never been further from my crown...Or closer to death.Amidst a betrayal we couldn't have anticipated, I'll do whatever it takes to find my way back to Lorian – before his fury lays waste to this continent.Alliances are being forged and broken, our enemies are unifying, and Regner’s spiders are closer than ever before.We have only one chance to prevent him from attaining god-like powers and enslaving every human, fae, and hybrid across the four kingdoms.Meanwhile, the human king believes I’m trapped here, yearning for my death, and waiting for Lorian to save me.But Regner hasn’t yet realized that I'll stop at nothing to free my people.And he's the one who should be afraid of me.For fantasy romance readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series will enchant you. Read more
Avalon Tower (Fey Spy Academy Book 1)
C.N. Crawford
None
She chose him. He chose revenge. But some choices have deadly consequences. When Elise agreed to break a vicious curse over the man she loved, she never imagined he was a lost fae prince. But Valen left her to carry out vengeance for his slaughtered family. So when she joins the outlaw fae in their uprising against her own sister, all Elise wants is to forget the prince who holds her heart.But fate has a different plan.Reunited in the rescue of a mutual friend, Elise and Valen are forced to decide where they stand in the battle of crowns. As their passion reignites, so too do the dangers threatening to pull them apart for good: a strange magical blight infecting the land, betrayal by one of their own, and a devastating secret not even a fae prince saw coming.The wicked game for the right to rule has begun. But who will save Elise and Valen from a dark magic with the power to destroy their love forever?For fans of The Cruel Prince and The Shadows Between Us, this tale of a rebellious princess and a seductive prince is wickedly romantic. Part Viking, part fairy tale, one-click to order a dark, swoon-worthy romance with the perfect amount of sweet and steam. Read more
A Game of Fate (Hades x Persephone Saga Book 2)
Scarlett St. Clair
Discover the enthralling fantasy world of gods and mortals in bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair's reimagined New Greece. Readers are "hopelessly addicted" to this captivating story of Hades and Persephone."Take her, and I will destroy this world. Take her, and I will destroy you. Take her, and I will end us all."Hades, God of the Underworld, is known for his inflexible rule, luxurious night clubs, and impossible bargains. Used to control, he is not prepared to discover the Fates have chosen his future wife and Queen—Persephone, Goddess of Spring.Despite her attraction to the god, Persephone, an ambitious journalism student, is determined to expose Hades for his cruel and ruthless ways. She defies him at every turn, even as the attraction between them explodes.Hades finds himself faced with the impossible—proving his future bride wrong. Regardless of his efforts, there are forces who wish to keep the two apart and Hades comes to realize he will do anything for his forbidden love, even defy Fate. Read more
A Fate Inked in Blood: Book One of the Saga of the Unfated
Danielle L. Jensen
A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back.Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate.Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect. Read more
Gold (The Plated Prisoner Series Book 5)
Raven Kennedy
Book 5 of this adult fantasy series continues in this epic story inspired by the myth of King Midas, fae, and fated romance. "Find me in another life. Find me in them all."Every end is also a beginning.I thought I was going to die, and would have if it weren’t for Slade. The only way he could save me was to open a rip between worlds. The only way for me to save myself was to go through it.Sometimes, fleeing one dangerous place just brings you to another.Annwyn.The realm of the fae.There is magic and beauty here, though around every corner, threats lurk.But I’m a threat too.I’m not a girl in a gilded cage anymore, and no one is going to stop me from finding my way back to Slade.But returning home means facing danger and secrets. So I have to burn bright enough to light my own way…Or else I might be swallowed by the dark.Please note: This adult fantasy book includes dark elements that may be triggering, including violence, cruelty, death, adult language, and explicit romance. It is intended for ages 18 years and older. Read at your own discretion. Read more
The Amazon #1 Bestseller...#1 Arthurian Fantasy#1 Fairy Tales#1 Classic Fantasy#1 Folklore#1 Teen & Young Adult Historical Romance#1 Teen & Young Adult Royalty Fairy Tales & Folklore#1 Medieval Historical Fiction★★★★★ "If you're looking for a book that gives the same vibes as From Blood and Ash this is what you've been waiting for. Queen of Roses has everything. Fae, sword fights, spice." - Slothiee ReadsA doomed love, a dangerous mission, and a kingdom on the brink of war...A cast-off princess…Born into a life of duty and sacrifice, Morgan Pendragon’s destiny has never been her own. Rumored to carry the tainted blood of the fae in her veins, her birthright is stolen from her when she is a mere child. Growing up in the shadow of her brother the king, she has been promised to the goddesses when she comes of age. So, when her brother commands that she seek out a fae weapon of legendary power, Morgan seizes the chance to break free from the chains of her fate.A dangerous temptation…As she travels, Morgan finds herself drawn into a strange group of outcasts, led by a dark and enigmatic warrior whose sharp wit and fierce beauty set her heart ablaze. But while Morgan struggles to reconcile her desires with her duty, she and her new comrades discover dangers that await them beyond anything in their wildest nightmares.A slumbering kingdom awoken by blood…Believed to have vanished generations ago, a fae kingdom dreaded by mortals is ascending once more, bound to reclaim what was lost by violence and bloodshed. As the fae world, with its intricate web of lies and mysteries, is slowly revealed to Morgan, she is led to the terrible realization that the secrets she carries in her blood make her a greater threat than she could ever have imagined.The first in an action-packed new series brimming with magic, danger, morally gray characters, and spellbinding slow-burn romance, Queen of Roses is perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent, and Sarah J. Maas.Author's Note: Queen of Roses it the start of 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 Fantasy Romance features mature situations and adult language, with a slow burn romance that gradually builds to a satisfying spice that intensifies with each book. Don't be fooled by the tame beginning, be prepared for the steamy ride ahead. Queen of Roses has multiple TW/CWs. Please check the book's trigger warning page in the table of contents for more information. Read more
War begins. But secrets have the power to end...everything.Fallen princess. Traitor. Queen.Forsaking her people and her birthright, Elise Lysander takes her place at the side of the new fae king of a broken land. Revered by some, hated by many, Elise’s fight for her love and freedom is only beginning.As secrets of Castle Ravenspire come to light, Elise and Valen discover their enemies hold more power than they ever imagined.It will take more than blades to defeat them.Fulfilling a dangerous request from Valen’s imprisoned brother. Destroying a prophecy of fate kept in the hands of Elise's brutal sister. And an unwilling alliance with a shadowed thief from a neighboring kingdom that might end in victory or more death.Blood is calling. War will answer.But for Elise and Valen this fight could be their hard-fought salvation…or a vicious end to everything they love.Filled with luscious world building, banter-filled romance, and epic battles, this final book in the Northern Kingdom is part Viking, part fairy tale. One-click to start reading today. *This is the final book in Elise and Valen's love story, however, more tales will continue in the Broken Kingdoms. Romance and spice increases and is recommended for readers 17+ for the remaining books in the series.* Read more
A Touch of Malice (Hades x Persephone Saga Book 5)
Scarlett St. Clair
The next installment in the Hades and Persephone story from bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. Discover the world of New Athens and the Greek gods in a series that readers are calling "hopelessly addictive.""I am not sure who you think I am," she said. "But let me be clear—I am Persephone, future Queen of the Underworld, Lady of Your Fate—may you come to dread my presence."Persephone and Hades are engaged. In retaliation, Demeter summons a snowstorm that cripples New Greece, and refuses to lift the blizzard unless her daughter calls off her engagement. When the Olympians intervene, Persephone finds her future in the hands of ancient gods, and they are divided. Do they allow Persephone to marry Hades and go to war with Demeter, or prohibit their union and take up arms against the God of the Dead?Nothing is certain but the promise of war. 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
Court of Vice and Death (Blood and Salt Book 2)
Alexis Calder
The stories about the fae court were true and I’m not sure if any of us will survive.Everything in the fae court wants me dead. The monsters who live here, the royal family, even the other tributes. I’m surrounded by enemies but I won’t forget the cause of all this suffering: The Fae King. If I’m going down, I’m going to take him with me.But nothing is easy in Konos.And the only way through is to face the most dangerous monster who ever lived.With surprising allies and newfound skills, I might have a chance. But you can’t trust anything in Konos.Not even your own heart.This is book two in the Blood and Salt series and is not a standalone. It’s dark, violent, and spicy. Mind the cliff. Read more