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Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 4 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA SECRET EXPOSED. Tchaiko has always been an enigma, but when he goes to visit his partner in the hospital, his story is finally revealed. Meanwhile, Saki’s biggest secret is thrust out in the open―despite her desperate attempts to keep it under wraps. The emotional final volume of Yuhki Kamatani’s tale of gender, sexuality, and self discovery! -
Endings by K.M. Shea
The thrilling conclusion to the King Arthurs and Her Knights Series! Britt has finally settled into her life as King Arthur. Her knights know who she really is, her lands are peaceful, and she has friends and a family she loves. But all of this is threatened when Rome, led by Emperior Lucius, invades... -
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Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 3 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAN UNEXPECTED VISITOR. When Tasuku attends a workshop organized by Cat Clutter, the last person he is expecting to see there shows up: his crush, Tsubaki! Is this the beginning of a dream come true? -
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 2 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHELP OR HINDRANCE? Tasuku is starting to feel at home at the drop-in center―just in time for him to help a younger student who also hangs out there. Misora Shuji likes to wear girls’ clothing but is unsure about their gender identity. Will Tasuku’s guidance offer Shuji some clarity or just make things harder? -
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Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories by Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kate Hart
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFeaturing the voices of both new and acclaimed Indigenous writers and edited by bestselling Muscogee author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of interconnected stories serves up laughter, love, Native pride, and the world’s best frybread. The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban Native hangout... -
Wolf's Blood by Jane Lindskold
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRaised in the wild by intelligent, language-using wolves, in her teens Firekeeper was abducted back into the lands of men, where her upbringing as a wolf helped her survive the deadly intrigues of human beings. One of the first things she learned in Hawk Haven was that magic was a thing to be feared and despised. Long ago, all the human kingdoms were ruled by powerful sorcerers... -
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story...Categorized as:
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Goth Girl, Queen of the Universe by Lindsay S. Zrull
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBounced between foster homes since the age of seven, Jessica knows better than to set down roots. Most of the kids at her new Michigan high school think she’s a witch anyway (because, you know, goth). The only one who gives her the time of day is geeky Oscar, who wants to recruit her fashion skills for his amateur cosplay group... -
Otomen, Vol. 2 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAsuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Ryo Miyakozuka, on the other hand, is a girl who can't sew or bake a cake to save her life... -
Rainbow! Volume 2 by Sunny, Gloomy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeartstopper meets Magical Boy in this heartwarming YA graphic novel full of heart, adorable illustrations, and a storyline every teenager can relate to. Teenager Boo Meadows's story continues in this second volume! With pink hair and a very vivid imagination, Boo has trouble separating from the real world. In her daydreams, she dances beautifully at balls or fights monsters as a magical girl... -
Star of Deliverance by Mandy Madson Voisin
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBorn a slave and outcast, the young healer Emi discovers an ancient disease spreading among her people. Desperate, she races to the Capital for a cure and unwittingly finds herself in a competition to win over the Crown Prince's heart. Staying in the game provides time to search for a cure, but it may cost Emi her life-or her heart.Categorized as:
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Fly Me to the Moon, Vol. 1 by Kenjirō Hata
From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space…whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out!Categorized as:
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Love & Resistance by Kara H.L. Chen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Olivia Chang is at her fourth school in seven years. Her self-imposed solitude is lonely, but safe. At Plainstown High, however, Olivia’s usual plan of anonymity fails when the infamous Mitzi Clarke (influencer, queen bee, bully) makes a pointed racist comment in class. Olivia knows what she must do: let it go. But Olivia is tired of ignoring things just so she can survive... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 23 by Natsuki Takaya
The Fruits Baskets series has transformed the publishing landscape, introducing thousands of readers to manga. This volume marks the finale of the #1 bestselling manga series. -
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Elemental Magic: The Complete Series by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsI thought magic was make believe. .. but I was way wrong. I was nobody. No matter how hard I tried, I never fit in with anyone at my high school. Now I know why. Turns out I'm a witch. A scary powerful one, too. Except The Coven that claimed me won't teach me how to use my magic. Suddenly, I'm selected by the Goddess to hunt down a mythical locket needed to save the world from destruction... -
Nightfall by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories—but the battle is far from over. It’s time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Reexamine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies...Categorized as:
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Lodestar by Shannon Messenger
Dark schemes unfold--and Sophie's loyalty is pushed to the limit--in this thrilling fifth book in the best-selling KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES SERIES. Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities--but the Lost Cities have changed. The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are wreaking havoc...Categorized as:
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Everblaze by Shannon Messenger
Sophie uncovers shocking secrets—and faces treacherous new enemies—in this electrifying third book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Sophie Foster is ready to fight back. Her talents are getting stronger, and with the elusive Black Swan group ignoring her calls for help, she’s determined to find her kidnappers—before they come after her again...Categorized as:
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Awakening of the Seer by E.E. Holmes
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsShe can already see the dead. .. but is she starting to see the future? Spurred by the injustices that nearly destroyed their family, Jess and Hannah Ballard are preparing to win back a seat on the powerful Durupinen Council. The odds are stacked against them, but that’s never stopped them before... -
The Vampire and the Case of the Malevolent Mermaid by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsPortlock’s secrets are about to explode. After everything that went down in Chrome Mine, I’m starting to fear that I may never see my Sidnee again because the Sidnee I’ve been left with – well, she’s downright scary. Just as we try to catch our breath, calamity strikes again: the mayor’s son-in-law is murdered... -
Lovesong by T.J. Klune
She has lived. She has lost. Everything she has is blue. But here, in the end, she'll be given one last chance. A gift for all she has endured. And her lovesong will be heard. Author's Note: This is part of a series meant to be read in order, starting with Wolfsong followed by Ravensong. If you haven't read both books, this will spoil major events. You've been warned. _______________... -
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 01 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 43 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... -
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 5 by Kiiro Yumi, Sean McCoy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable... -
Consequence by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsSignificance Novella. Maggie and Caleb are married, leaders of their people, parents to their children, and happier than they ever dreamed, even with the visions they saw of it to prove it so. The council is still rebelling against Maggie’s changes, but this time it’s different. It’s almost as if something…or someone is behind them, pulling the strings and making decisions for them... -
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Cursed by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHidden and torn. I'd broken out of the half-breed prison but the memories still haunt me. Now I'm living with my biological parents and their pack. To make matters worse, the guard and sexy inmate escaped with me. Each one tugs at my soul and I'm not even sure why. As I tried acclimate to my new life and new powers, I find that I'm more confused than ever. My path was clear before me... -
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 4 by Kiiro Yumi, Hiro Arikawa
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable... -
MeruPuri, Vol. 1 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 47 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... -
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 3 by Kiiro Yumi
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves--the Library Forces! Iku is witness to a disturbance during a Board of Education speech on protecting children from the danger of books... -
Wrath of The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve
#NeverTrustATitan. Maisey thought the worst thing to happen to her was Insta shaming or a midnight shift at the Crab Shack. Until she got dragged into the world of the gods. Or more specifically, the world of one very annoying, bad at sarcasm, sex on legs, Titan. Cronus was everything she never knew she wanted, or needed, in her life. And then he just left... -
A Beautiful Curse by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFollow your heart…But you might just end up snacking on flies. When a bumbling fairy godfather gifts a humble woodcutter’s fourth child with extraordinary beauty, she spends the next eighteen years trying to hide it—behind a book. Now, Elisette is ready to follow her dreams and become a scholar, but her admirers keep getting in the way of her ambitions...
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