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All The Young Dudes - Volume One: Years 1 - 4 by MsKingBean89
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsMsKingBean’s “All The Young Dudes” has been divided into three volumes. This first book covers Years 1 - 4... -
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the first book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.“From now on I’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I’ll be a knight.” And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic...Categorized as:
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 33 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsForbidden from contacting Hak and the Four Dragons, Yona sneaks out of her room at Hiryuu Palace! But when she comes face-to-face with Su-won, what words will she have for her father’s murderer? Later, Yona uncovers some past mysteries about Su-won’s... -
The Path of Ascension 3 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsTraining. Glory. Practicing for War.Shortly after pressing his Talents in an attempt for treasure netted an entire planet a reckoning against autonomous golems and a flying rift, Matt, Liz and his Bond Aster find themselves being sucked into a war... -
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Mark of the Fool 4 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Fool has returned to a realm in chaos.As Generasi recovers from the wrath of a demon knight, Alex Roth travels to Thameland to uncover the mysteries of the Ravener. He and his friends have grown in power, ready to take on any threat lurking in the hills of Greymoor, where their university mounts their expedition.But some things await Alex that no amount of training can counter... -
The Path of Ascension 2 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWith a unexpected temporary addition to the team, Matt, Liz, and Aster venture out unto the ever-expanding frontier. There, they'll deal with the challenge of an unexplored planet and all its hidden dangers.Their journey on the path of ascension continues.. -
The Thief's Daughter by Jeff Wheeler
A Wall Street Journal bestseller. The second book in the million-copy bestselling Kingfountain series from Jeff Wheeler. Owen Kiskaddon first came to the court of the formidable King Severn as a prisoner, winning favor with the stormy monarch by masquerading as a boy truly blessed by the Fountain...Categorized as:
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From Far Away, Vol. 04 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA prophecy of doom, passed from generation to generation, has finally arrived. Manifest in the form of a young teenage girl named Noriko, the awakening promises a new world of frightening uncertainty. But not everybody lives in fear of this ancient prophecy. Slowly, a group of sympathizers has come together to befriend and protect the vulnerable teenager... -
From Far Away, Vol. 05 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 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... -
From Far Away, Vol. 09 by Kyoko Hikawa, Trina Robbins
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 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.In the past, Noriko has relied on the help of a small cadre of sympathizer to protect her from the constant danger swirling around her. But now she finds herself in a most unusual position... -
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 01 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsYoung Mikan runs away to Tokyo following her best friend, Hotaru, who has been enrolled in an exclusive, secretive private school for geniuses. But it turns out that there is a lot more to Alice Academy than meets the eye. If Mikan wants to stay by Hotaru's side, she has to both pass the strange "entrance exam" and face the even greater challenge of befriending her very odd new classmates... -
From Far Away, Vol. 10 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko find herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world.Noriko and Izark are hiding out in the quiet rural region of Aibisk... -
From Far Away, Vol. 03 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith each passing day, Noriko discovers more and more about the strange and chimerical world she now calls home. And the more she learns... the more frightened she gets!Everyone around her is talking about an ancient prophecy and the awakening that will usher in a new epoch. To some, this foretold era is fraught with uncertainty and danger... -
Red River, Vol. 1 by Chie Shinohara
Yuri, a pretty Japanese girl who just passed a college entrance exam, is ecstatic after her first kiss with her handsome childhood friend-turned-boyfriend, Himuro. Meanwhile, she starts to notice that water becomes agitated whenever she goes near it! One night, hands appear out of a puddle on the street and drag her into the water...Categorized as:
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Night Study by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsEver since being kidnapped from the Illiais Jungle as a child, Yelena Zaltana's has been fraught with peril. But the recent loss of her Soulfinding abilities has endangered her more than ever before. As she desperately searches for a way to reclaim her magic, her enemies are closing in, and neither Ixia nor Sitia are safe for her anymore... -
From Far Away, Vol. 11 by Kyoko Hikawa, Yuko Sawada
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
From Far Away, Vol. 14 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
MeruPuri, Vol. 1 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsAll high school freshman Airi Hoshina ever wanted was to someday live in a cozy home with a loving husband, and find joy in the little things in life. As a result, she makes it her daily mission to get to school on time because school legend has it that the longer one's non-tardy streak is, the better boyfriend one will find... -
A Shade of Kiev 2 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThere is much about my past that I have never revealed to anyone. Nobody knows that, before I lost myself, I was a physician's apprentice. I have witnessed countless human illnesses. But I have lived for centuries and never come across a vampire being sick with anything other than his own darkness. Until today... -
The Defiant Heir by Melissa Caruso
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAcross the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, they must call a rare gathering of all seventeen lords to decide a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this Conclave might be her only chance to stifle the growing flames of war, and she is ready to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction...Categorized as:
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From Far Away, Vol. 13 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
The Dreamer's Curse by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWith an un-cursed prince and king back on the throne, Sevana goes back to her usual routine without worry. But her peaceful days don’t last for long. A hunter from a small northern village comes to her, pleading for help. The people in his village are disappearing during the night, transported great distances in their sleep, and they don’t know why... -
From Far Away, Vol. 12 by Kyoko Hikawa, Yuko Sawada
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
Dragon Storm by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsBorn with a secret power he must hide… Telryn “Trip” Yert has always been a little odd, with hunches that are too accurate to explain. Magic is feared and forbidden in Iskandia, so he’s struggled his whole life to hide his eccentricities. As a boy, he was forced to watch his mother’s execution. Her crime? Witchcraft... -
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Scarlett and the Dark Woods by Mary Mecham
She is one of the protected elect. He is a shunned shapeshifter. Can Scarlett rescue her grandmother before her heart is stolen?When her grandmother is cast out as unworthy after facing Hamelin’s annual Shunning, Scarlett knows she must brave the dangers of Darkwood Forest if she will have any chance of saving her grandmother. Her perilous adventure becomes a race against time... -
The Queen's Alpha Series Box Set #1-3 by W.J. May
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author, W.J. May brings her international bestselling series together in a box set limited edition collection! The Queen's Alpha brings you deeper into the world of shifters, fae, and magic.The Queen's Alpha Box Set Books #1-3ETERNAL - Book 1She will fight for what is hers.When the king is murdered, Katerina, his only daughter, must flee for her life... -
Undeniably Chosen by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAva has watched her parents, Caleb and Maggie, live the perfect fairy tale, the perfect love story, played out in front of her eyes her entire life. Her family is love, life, and happiness. The Jacobsons are everything a family should be and Ava is loved and well taken care of... -
Vampire Knight, Vol. 16 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Night Class is back in session, but Yuki finds herself quickly becoming second fiddle to Sara Shirabuki. With Kaname gone, Yuki is now desperate for blood, so Zero offers her his own... -
Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLady "Poppy" Pyppenia is guarded by the Sleepless Knight Cyrenic, but becomes endangered when an assassin threatens her life in the new king's reign. As Poppy and Cyrenic try to discover who wants her dead, they must navigate the dangerous waters of life at court, and of their growing feelings for one another. Collects issues 1-6...Categorized as:
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The Dragon Throne by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhispers of war become a battle cry in this epic series finale. Invasion is imminent. Skirmishes have erupted all across Alveria’s borders, but the lingering effects of the sickness have left the dragon guard weakened. Unprepared for a strike at the heart of the kingdom, difficult alliances must now be made to protect them all. Circumstances at the Akademy are no better... -
Court of Shadows by Miranda Honfleur
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAnswers to who killed her family. A trial to death. Is the truth worth the risk?Master Mage Rielle is counting the months to her wedding when an unexpected invitation arrives from Magehold—to compete for magister. The magister’s mantle has been her dream for over a decade, but rumors accuse Magehold of shadowy deeds, among them killing families to collect promising young novices... -
The Dark Prince by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWho says all handsome princes are charming? Hunted by the Magikas, Amel seeks refuge on a secluded island with her beloved dragon and an injured friend. But when she meets the Prince of Baojang there, she realizes she can't stay in hiding. Someone needs to warn the Dominion of the plotted treachery she’s sure he’s a part of - and quickly before her friend Savette is married off to the Dark Prince... -
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
Alternate cover edition can be found hereA vividly imagined fantasy of court intrigue and dark magics in a steampunk-inflected world, by a brilliant young talent.The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and the deadly intrigue that suffuses it... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 6 by Waco Ioka
Aoi has been asked to cater an anniversary dinner for a royal couple, and she’s overjoyed at what this will mean for her restaurant. She and Ginji head to the Eastern Lands to do some grocery shopping at a fancy imported food market... -
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Summer of Frost by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Land of the Fae is strong with all four courts banded as one, but uncertainty still remains as they all work together to end the dark sorcerer’s evil reign. Sorcha—the one and only Winter Court princess—has a secret, a secret that she has enjoyed keeping for the past six months... -
A Dance of Silver and Shadow by Melanie Cellier
When Princess Liliana and her twin sister set sail for new lands, Lily hopes to find adventure and romance. But the people of Marin live under the shadow of a curse—one powerful enough to destroy entire kingdoms. To protect them all, Lily and eleven other princesses are forced to participate in a mysterious and secret tournament... -
From Flame and Ash by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues Lyric’s epic journey in this spellbinding sequel to From Breath and Ruin.I lost my past, my friends, and even my connections to both worlds when I found out about the Maison realm and my calling. Now I must put that aside and travel back to the kingdoms to continue my training as the Spirit Priestess... -
From Spirit and Binding by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues Lyric’s prophecy in this breathtaking sequel to From Flame and Ash.In my quest to unlock four of my five elements, I have watched those I love fade into ash and ruin. Bearing the weight of soul-crushing loss, my friends and I must try to regroup and journey back to the only home I have left—the Obscurité Court... -
Charlotte and the Cozy Cottage by Abigail Manning
She’s a con artist who’s ready to start fresh. He’s her last target before she’s placed under house arrest. What will happen when he pays her a visit in her new prison? Charlotte Chryses has spent enough time pick-pocketing and thieving to know that it’s not the life she wants, but her father doesn’t feel the same...Categorized as:
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If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love (Light Novel), Vol. 1 by Harunadon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSOMETIMES FIRE AND ICE ARE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER. Brigitte Meidell belongs to a noble family, which means high expectations were placed upon her spirit contract. However, her bonded spirit turned out to be a weak no-name, and ever since, she has been a source of shame to her family... -
Realm of Ash by Tasha Suri
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe fate of an empire rests in the hands of a young woman with magical blood and nothing left to lose, and an outcast prince determined to save his family at any cost, in this "dark, melodious, and memorable" new fantasy (Library Journal, starred review) from the author of the award-winning Empire of Sand. The Ambhan Empire is crumbling. A terrible war of succession hovers on the horizon... -
Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsBorn in fire. Tempered in blood. Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the south squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North... -
Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat if with one touch you could see inside the soul? Rowen Mar lives in fear of her new found power, the ability to see the darkness inside the human heart... -
A Swift and Savage Tide by Chloe Neill
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsChloe Neill's bold, seafaring heroine Captain Kit Brightling sets sail for high seas and high sorcery in this swashbuckling fantasy series. Captain Kit Brightling is Aligned to the magic of the sea, which makes her an invaluable asset to the Saxon Isles and its monarch, Queen Charlotte... -
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Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 3: Disciple by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA Beloved Fantasy From One Of Japan's Top Creators Prolific shôjo (""girls"") comics artist Yuu Watase has created a wonderfully exciting, funny, and heartfelt tale of a normal junior-high-school girl who is transported into a fictional version of ancient China. She encounters base villains and dashing heroes, and still manages to worry about her grades and where her next banquet is coming from... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 14 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUNUSUAL SUSPECTS First Lucy was attacked during the College camping trip. Then professor Simeon was caught unawares on the College campus itself. As the victim count begins to rise, it comes to light that a forbidden tome, thought safely stored in the archives, has been stolen–a tome that Elias once glanced through– The Testament of Carnamagos... -
Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 1: Priestess by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsThe discovery of a mysterious book transports Miaka and her best friend Yui into a strange new world reminiscent of ancient China. They set out to find and befriend seven Celestial Warriors, including dashing mercenary Tamahome and wannabe empress Nuriko. Only then can Miaka summon the power of the god Suzaku, find her true love, and get home safely... -
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Vol. 2 by Yū Tomofuji
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen an array of rival princesses descends upon the palace, Sariphi gains an unlikely ally in the princess of the reptile clan. A hopeless romantic, Princess Amit is determined to push her erstwhile sacrifice friend into the king's arms! But even with Amit cheering her on, will Sariphi be able to carry out the absurd set of tasks Chancellor Anubis concocts to prove she is worthy of being queen.. -
Crown of Strength by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsVerene and Darius should be celebrating their greatest triumph, but instead they’re left with heavy responsibilities and too many questions. As they dig deeper for the truth, they discover a threat beyond any they could have imagined.With enemies both within and without, even the Academy isn’t a safe haven from the looming threat...Categorized as:
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Heir of the Curse by Deborah Grace White
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKyona’s lost heir is found—but his birthright might be his greatest curseCalinnae’s world is shattered when a discovery about his best friend Jonan brings the king’s soldiers down on both families. Barely avoiding their pursuers, the two friends escape with nothing but each other, and the stories of the past they grew up with...
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