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Your Letter by Hyeon A. Cho
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSori is a special young girl - kind, caring and principled well beyond her years. Unfortunately, these are NOT the personality traits generally celebrated in middle school – especially Sori’s, where she’s bullied mercilessly for defending the defenseless until she herself becomes a target... -
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BEASTARS, Vol. 13 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?Now that he has a criminal record, gray wolf Legoshi is working in a noodle shop instead of attending high school... -
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![Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 02 by Kyousuke Motomi]()
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 02 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences. When Teru’s home gets burglarized, she ends up staying at Kurosaki’s apartment... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 2 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsA former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but!The legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon” has washed his hands of the gangster life for something far more dangerous—becoming a househusband! Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking.. -
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![Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 04 by Kyousuke Motomi]()
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 04 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAfter orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
![BEASTARS, Vol. 12 by Paru Itagaki]()
BEASTARS, Vol. 12 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?As a consequence of his savage battle with brown bear Riz, doors begin to close for gray wolf Legoshi, and he must strike out on his own... -
![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsHousework without honor or humanityHe was the fiercest member of the yakuza, a man who left countless underworld legends in his wake. They called him “the Immortal Dragon... -
![BEASTARS 4 by Paru Itagaki, 板垣巴留]()
BEASTARS 4 by Paru Itagaki, 板垣巴留
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?As gray wolf Legoshi continues to grapple with his feelings for dwarf rabbit Haru, he discovers another member of the Drama Club is friendly with her too... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWill Kaguya and Miyuki find a way to see each other sooner rather than later over summer vacation? And is tweeting really an effective way to communicate with your crush? Then, Kaguya’s overprotective staff try to prevent her from going to the fireworks festival with the rest of the student council. Miyuki and Kaguya both try to find a way to enroll in the same elective class... -
![Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 17 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂]()
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 17 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsEven though Sawako is dating Kazehaya, lately he’s been distant. When the class Christmas party inspires the bristly Chizu and even insecure Yano into taking the next step in their relationships, Sawako takes drastic action to finally reach Kazehaya... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 6 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 6 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 3 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 3 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe Immortal Dragon, once the fiercest member of the yakuza, is now a married man devoted to supporting his loving wife—as a househusband! But when the gangster-turned-homemaker needs to make some quick cash to buy her a present, he turns to the only skills he knows…and gets his first part-time job! The cozy yakuza comedy... -
![BEASTARS, Vol. 14 by Paru Itagaki]()
BEASTARS, Vol. 14 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?Beastar horse Yahya continues his vendetta against Komodo dragon Gosha by tormenting his grandson, gray wolf Legoshi... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 6 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAll of Tatsu’s hustling and networking since leaving the yakuza has earned him an offer he can’t refuse—an invitation to run with the women’s association, the movers and shakers of his neighborhood. But before he can be initiated, the Immortal Dragon must prove to the board’s heavyweights that he truly can hack it as a homemaker... -
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![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 4 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 4 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIt’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”!A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband... -
![BEASTARS 3 by Paru Itagaki]()
BEASTARS 3 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAt this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!Kyoko’s broken heart keeps her from getting into her talent agency of choice... -
![Maid-sama! , Vol. 9: Includes Vols. 17 & 18 by Hiro Fujiwara]()
Maid-sama! , Vol. 9: Includes Vols. 17 & 18 by Hiro Fujiwara
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA 2-in-1 edition of the romantic-comedy series where a student council president secretly works at a maid café!As if being student council president of a predominantly male high school isn’t hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret—she works at a maid café after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultrasmart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi... -
![Beastars, Vol. 2 by Paru Itagaki, 板垣巴留]()
Beastars, Vol. 2 by Paru Itagaki, 板垣巴留
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAt this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace... -
![The Inheritance Games Collection by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]()
The Inheritance Games Collection by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAvery Grambs has a plan for a better survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is... -
![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTatsu is tasked with squeezing the locals for money owed to the association—the neighborhood association, that is... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 5: Includes vols. 13, 14 & 15 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 5: Includes vols. 13, 14 & 15 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 12 by Mika Yamamori]()
Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 12 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSuzume has moved to Tokyo and is living with her uncle. Suzume and Mamura enjoy some much-needed alone time in Okinawa. That is, until Suzume spots a guy who looks a lot like Mr. Shishio. Finally, the time has come for Suzume to confront her feelings once and for all... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 3: Includes vols. 7, 8 & 9 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 3: Includes vols. 7, 8 & 9 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
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![Skip Beat! , Vol. 4: Includes vols. 10, 11 & 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 4: Includes vols. 10, 11 & 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 11: Includes vols. 31, 32 & 33 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 11: Includes vols. 31, 32 & 33 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who’s starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 10: Includes vols. 28, 29 & 30 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 10: Includes vols. 28, 29 & 30 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Not Your Idol, Vol. 1 by Aoi Makino]()
Not Your Idol, Vol. 1 by Aoi Makino
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAfter that day, she stopped being a girl.In the wake of an assault, Nina Kamiyama, a former idol in the group Pure Club, shuns her femininity and starts dressing as a boy. At high school she keeps to herself, but fellow student Hikaru Horiuchi realizes who she is. What secrets is she keeping? The shocking drama starts... -
![A Darker Mischief by Derek Milman]()
A Darker Mischief by Derek Milman
The Honeys meets The Secret History in a work of dark academia like no other -- a boarding school thriller about a queer teen from Mississippi who finds himself swept into a world of old money, privilege, and the secret society at the heart of it all.When Cal Ware wins a scholarship to an elite New England boarding school, he's thrilled to leave his past behind... -
![They're Watching You by Chelsea Ichaso]()
They're Watching You by Chelsea Ichaso
Rated: 3.65 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen a secret society has you in their sights, it can lead to power, privilege... or death.It's been two weeks since Polly St. James went missing. The police, the headmistress of Torrey-Wells Academy, and even her parents have ruled her a runaway. But not Maren, her best friend and roommate... -
![The New Girl by R.L. Stine]()
The New Girl by R.L. Stine
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe new girl is as pale as a ghost, blond, and eerily beautiful -- and she seems to need him as much as he wants her. Cory Brooks hungers for Anna Corwin's kisses, drowns in her light blue eyes. He can't get her out of his mind. He has been loosing sleep, ditching his friends...and everyone has noticed. Then as suddenly as she came to Shadyside High, Anna disappears...
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