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The House Witch 3 by Delemhach
House witch Finlay Ashowan is pulled out of the kitchen—and into the fire—as war, family, and love collide in the third book of this fantasy romance series. Having somehow convinced Lady Annika Jenoure to marry him, all Finlay Ashowan wants to do is settle down, cook some good meals, and enjoy a quiet life in Daxaria. But fate has different plans... -
![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 3 by Whale, Milcha]()
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 3 by Whale, Milcha
Raeliana is off to the temple for the torch ceremony. But what should be an uneventful encounter is turned on its head when she meets legendary high priest Heika Demint! Meanwhile, Vivian Shamal is determined to take Noah for herself—and desperate times call for desperate (and dangerous) measures. And despite everything against them, Noah and Raeliana continue to grow closer. .. -
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![Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 2 by Plutus]()
Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 2 by Plutus
PLAN C: DO OR DIE! After accidentally encountering her terrifying father Emperor Claude ahead of schedule, Athanasia has to rethink her entire life plan! Any hope of slipping away with a fortune in hidden baubles crumbles under Claude’s fierce gaze... -
![Pandora Hearts, Volume 23 by Jun Mochizuki, 望月淳]()
Pandora Hearts, Volume 23 by Jun Mochizuki, 望月淳
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe cogs of destiny guide Oz, Alice, and Gil to the final chapter. Someone once said that what awaited them at the end was all-encompassing darkness that would swallow their world whole. But never was the possibility of a warm glimmer of hope just beyond the dark, waiting to pierce through the shadows, disavowed. .. -
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![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 7 by Whale, Whale]()
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 7 by Whale, Whale
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRaeliana is off to save Noah from the terrorists’ trap, gun in hand and Adam in tow! But while hurrying down the dark and dangerous waterway, the ominous echoes of explosions reverberate from the direction her fiancé went in. .. and Raeliana is horribly unprepared for the scene that awaits her. When tragedy strikes, she is forced to come to terms with her feelings—and reveal her big secret! -
![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 6 by Whale, Milcha]()
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 6 by Whale, Milcha
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“IF SHE APPEARS BEFORE YOU…WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME THE SAME? ”. As the first snow of the year descends in luscious flurries on Chamus, so too follows a romantic Couples whose ties bind under such a sky shall live happily ever after. Noah, swept up by the romantic tale, vows his love once more to Raeliana, offering her a ring anew—only this time, it’s not a contractual farce... -
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彼方から 8 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetic power that will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty. But even with such infinite power, Noriko remains vulnerable to the dangers that swirl around her... -
![From Far Away, Vol. 05 by Kyoko Hikawa]()
From Far Away, Vol. 05 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetic power will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty. But even with such infinite power, Noriko still relies on the help of her faithful companion Izark to protect her. There are enemies lurking everywhere and Noriko needs all the help she can get... -
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InuYasha vol. 5: Flesh and Bone by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe adventure ensues in this new tale of the best-selling graphic novel. Inu-Yasha, Kagome, and Shippo continue their quest for more shards of the shattered magic jewel. Along the way, they meet a young girl named Nazuma fleeing from a horde of Spider-Head demons. -
![The Scofflaw Magician by Honor Raconteur]()
The Scofflaw Magician by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSevana’s peaceful routine is abruptly destroyed when a Sa Kao army invades Nopper’s Woods, fully intending to declare war on the Fae that live there. Princess Amas of Sa Kao has gone missing, disappearing so completely that it’s believed she must have been spirited away, and Sa Kao blames the Fae... -
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InuYasha: A Heart in the Hand by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHistorical action and romance from one of Japan’s most beloved creators! L to R (Western Style). A Heart In the Hand Inuyasha and the cew are locked deep in combat with the scheming Hakudoshi. The plot thickens as both Kagura and Hakudoshi's plans come to light. In a rare moment, Inuyasha fights on the same side as Kagura... -
![Atnomen by inlustrAriane]()
Atnomen by inlustrAriane
After her father died, Lena was left all alone in a men's world, suffering at the hands of an abusive church Minister. Then, one day, her life was saved by a very familiar Demon. .. Or was her that saved him? -
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The Princess Game: A Reimagining of Sleeping Beauty by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThey call her the Sleeping Princess, but Celeste is far from asleep…. Celeste has been cursed since her sixteenth birthday--just not in the way the rest of the kingdom thinks. All they see is her breath-taking beauty, marred by her foolishness. Only she knows that she retains her brilliant mind. And it’s a secret she must keep at all costs... -
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InuYasha: Power of the Jewel by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences. Power of the Jewel. The demon Naraku is becoming one with the Shikon Jewel! Meanwhile, his doubles try to trick Miroku into destroying himself, and Sango into slaying one of her friends! Inuyasha and Sesshomaru attack Naraku in earnest, but Kagome loses her priestess powers, making her a prime target! -
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![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura]()
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHaving narrowly escaped financial ruin, Lawrence turns his attention to helping Holo find her ancient homeland in the North... -
![A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier]()
A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsPrincess Sophia has helped her twin sister Lily save the duchy of Marin. But now Sophie faces an even greater threat when she sets out to free the cursed kingdom of Palinar from its beastly prince. Alone, and with danger on every side, Sophie must navigate a magical castle and its even more mysterious master to discover the secret to breaking the curse... -
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Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura
Having narrowly escaped financial ruin, Lawrence turns his attention to helping Holo find her ancient homeland in the North... -
![InuYasha: Transformations by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: Transformations by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHistorical action and romance from one of Japan’s most beloved creators! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Historical action and romance from one of Japan’s most beloved creators! TransformationsKagome learns a piece of critical lore about the Shikon Jewel as well as the secret behind the incredible powers she cannot access. Our friends' archenemy Naraku takes on a particularly malevolent new form... -
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Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura
Continuing their journey north, Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo in hopes of finding a local abbey where they might uncover more information regarding the fate of Holo's ancient home, Yoitsu... -
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Spice & Wolf, Vol. 02 by Isuna Hasekura
Following his good fortune in Pazzio, Lawrence is confident that he is on the path to realizing his dream of becoming a town merchant... -
![InuYasha: River of Blood by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: River of Blood by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRiver of Blood. Kagome faces a difficult decision - only she can help Kikyo heal from Naraku's miasma. Will the love triangle between Kagome, Inuyasha, and Kikyo stop her from doing the right thing? ! Kohaku comes under Naraku's power and is ordered to steal the infant Hakudoshi... -
![Inuyasha, Volume 07 by Rumiko Takahashi]()
Inuyasha, Volume 07 by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsKagome’s friends each face difficult challenges as Naraku intensifies his efforts to gain complete control of the shards of the Shikon Jewel. Kohaku struggles to free himself from Naraku’s grip, but doing so means facing up to the terrible deeds of his past... -
![InuYasha: The Battle with the Band of Seven Rages On! by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: The Battle with the Band of Seven Rages On! by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPulled back in time to Japan's ancient past, Japanese high school girl Kagome finds her destiny linked to a doglike half-demon named Inu-Yasha, who remembers Kagome's previous incarnation as the woman who killed him - and to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls," which can fulfill the greatest dreams of any man or monster... -
![A Darkness at Sethanon by Raymond E. Feist]()
A Darkness at Sethanon by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsAn evil wind blows through Midkemia. Dark legions have risen up to crush the Kingdom of the Isles and enslave it to dire magics. The final battle between Order and Chaos is abotu to begin in the ruins of the city called Sethanon... -
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![InuYasha: A Question of Time by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: A Question of Time by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsL to R (Western Style)Historical Action And Romance From One of Japan's Most Beloved CreatorsKagome is a modern Japanese high school girl... -
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InuYasha: A Question of Time by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsKagome seems like an ordinary high school girl. .. until she's transported to medieval Japan and discovers that her destiny links her to the powerful Jewel of Four Souls nad to a half-man, half-dog-demon named Inuyasha! Inuyasha and the gang are holding fort at a temple with the weakened Goryomaru. Kaguara attacks the temple while searching for the infant with Naraku's heart... -
![InuYasha: The Demon of the Birds by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: The Demon of the Birds by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe Demon of the Birds. The search for the final shard of the Shikon Jewel leads Inuyasha and the gang to a mountain fortress. But the gate is guarded by two giant statues and a force that will only allow the dead to enter! Seeking a path to the underworld, Naraku meanwhile teams up with a new demon, Abi Hime, who hunts the blood of innocent villagers to heal her mother... -
![InuYasha: Mirror Image by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: Mirror Image by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNaraku's weapon against Inu-Yasha is a beautiful wind-witch named Kagura, who not only has incredible powers but also seems to be an extension of the enigmatic Naraku himself. Soon, Kanna and Inu-Yasha's brother Sessho-Maru join the fray, with shocking consequences. -
![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura]()
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsContinuing their journey north, Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo in hopes of finding a local abbey where they might uncover more information regarding the fate of Holo's ancient home, Yoitsu... -
![InuYasha, Volume 39 by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha, Volume 39 by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHistorical action and romance from one of Japan’s most beloved creators! L to R (Western Style). The Struggle Continues The evil Midoriko and Naraku both seek to restore the Shikon Jewel. To do this they must take the final shards from Koga and Kohaku. Then Inuyasha and the gang stumble across a new sword with some intriguing powers... -
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InuYasha: Target: Kagome! by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMore adventures in the saga of high-school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the Jewel of Four Souls from demons and mortals alike. -
![InuYasha: A Mountain That Lives by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: A Mountain That Lives by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratings• The manga inspiration for the popular anime series! • An ongoing manga series in Japan—over 48 manga volumes and 30 Ani-Manga™ volumes released to date. • Over 2. 6 million graphic novels in print in the U. S. • Over 1. 6 million graphic novels have sold through in the U. S. to date. • Art book and Manga Profiles book also available from VIZ Media... -
![I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss (Manga), Vol. 1 (悪役令嬢なのでラスボスを飼ってみました (Manga) #1) by Anko Yuzu, Sarasa Nagase]()
I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss (Manga), Vol. 1 (悪役令嬢なのでラスボスを飼ってみました (Manga) #1) by Anko Yuzu, Sarasa Nagase
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAvoid the at all costs! bad ending... -
![InuYasha: Shards of Evil? by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: Shards of Evil? by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFollows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers. -
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![InuYasha vol. 35: Almost Human by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha vol. 35: Almost Human by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsKagome seems like an ordinary high school girl. .. until she's transported to medieval Japan and discovers that her destiny links her to the powerful Jewel of Four Souls nad to a half-man, half-dog-demon named Inuyasha! Almost HumanA new crop of demons is plaguing the land. The more demons are killed, the more humanlike they become... -
![The Return of Absent Souls by C.J. Archer]()
The Return of Absent Souls by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this stunning conclusion to the After The Rift series, Josie and her friends return home to find Glancia on the brink of war and their enemies in power. With political machinations and court intrigue bringing danger at every turn, they must tread carefully. But being careful won’t bring resolutions and answers. It won’t bring back lost memories or stop the nation hurtling into war... -
![InuYasha: The Unlikely Allies by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: The Unlikely Allies by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsInuyasha and comrades are deeply entrenched in the battle of their lives as they fend off the vicious attacks of the undead assassins known as the Band of Seven. But Inuyasha gains some unlikely comrades in his fight when his brother Sesshômaru and feral rival Koga get entangled in the skirmish... -
![InuYasha: Naraku's Perfect New Form by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: Naraku's Perfect New Form by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFollows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers. -
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Rise by Andrea Cremer
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe sequel to Rift and the prequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Nightshade . Everything Conatus stands for is at risk. Hoping to gather enough resistance to save their order, Ember and Barrow attempt a desperate escape. But fate offers little mercy... -
![InuYasha, Vol. 17: A Savage Cut by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha, Vol. 17: A Savage Cut by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhat has become of the priestess Kikyo? Brought back to life by a horrible ogress, she's now a reanimated corpse, roaming the world in search of meaning. If she doesn't find a purpose soon, Inu-Yasha will be the unhappy target of her revenge. -
![Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard]()
Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMagic is out of fashion. Gambling is merely illegal. Neither law nor common sense has ever stopped anyone in Ragnor Bella from making—or breaking—their fortunes at the table, at the racetrack, and especially at the Dartington Harvest Fair. With Mad Jack Greenwing’s only son Jemis finally back from university, this year’s betting is bidding fair to be the stuff of legend... -
![InuYasha: The Sacred Mountain by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: The Sacred Mountain by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPulled back in time to Japan's ancient past, Japanese high school girl Kagome finds her destiny linked to a doglike half-demon named Inu-Yasha, who remembers Kagome's previous incarnation as the woman who killed him - and to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls," which can fulfill the greatest dreams of any man or monster... -
![Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 07 by Yuu Watase]()
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 07 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis exciting prequel to VIZ Media's best-selling fantasy series, Fushigi Yûgi, tells the story of the very first priestess of the Four Gods--the Priestess of Genbu! When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father's translation of The Universe of the Four Gods, she is instead literally sucked into the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven... -
![InuYasha: Cast-Off Heart by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: Cast-Off Heart by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFollows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers. -
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![InuYasha: Two Brothers, One Enemy by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: Two Brothers, One Enemy by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFollows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers. -
![The King's Beast, Vol. 9 by Rei Tōma]()
The King's Beast, Vol. 9 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAjin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants—status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim... -
![Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch]()
Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
Willow has never felt like she belonged anywhere and is convinced that the only way to find a true home is to travel the world. But her plans to act on her dream are put on hold when her aloof and often absent mother drags Willow to Salem, Massachusetts, to wrap up the affairs of an aunt Willow didn’t even know she had. An aunt who may or may not have been a witch... -
![I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss Manga, Vol. 3 (悪役令嬢なのでラスボスを飼ってみました (Manga) #3) by Anko Yuzu, Sarasa Nagase]()
I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss Manga, Vol. 3 (悪役令嬢なのでラスボスを飼ってみました (Manga) #3) by Anko Yuzu, Sarasa Nagase
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAileen has fought tooth and nail to keep avoid her bad ending, and it all comes to a head when the newly awakened maiden of the sacred sword, Lady Lilia, and Prince Cedric come to confront the Demon King. With so many changed to the narrative, there’s no telling how their stories will end! -
![InuYasha: Yet Another Naraku by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha: Yet Another Naraku by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA full-color comic of the Cartoon Network hit TV show! Kagome seems like an ordinary high school girl. .. until she's transported to medieval Japan and discovers that her destiny links her to the powerful Jewel of Four Souls and to a half man, half dog-demon named Inuyasha! Teen and up. -
![Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 10 by Yuu Watase]()
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 10 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen plus...
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