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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 34 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAs Yona continues to read Su-won’s mother’s journal, she uncovers secrets about the Crimson Dragon King’s bloodline! What’s more, Yona discovers the series of events that led to the lethal animosity between Su-won’s parents and her own… The fates of Kashi, Il, Yon-hi, and Yu-hon are bound by... -
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
THE LONELY ROAD TO HELL As Mo Ran accompanies Chu Wanning in pursuit of the mastermind behind the mysterious incidents plaguing his life reborn, Mo Ran finds his hatred for his teacher beginning to waver. Yet all too soon, disaster strikes the opening of the Heavenly Rift, a tear in the fabric of the world that would set hell's most terrible demons loose upon humanity...Categorized as:
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsA red-haired princess loses her family and her kingdom… Now she must rise and fight for her throne!Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won... -
The Selection Series 1-5 Book Set by Kiera Cass
Thirty-five beautiful girls. Thirty-five beautiful rivals...And only one will claim Prince Maxon's heart. THE SELECTION is the epic no. 1 New York Times bestselling series. Now available in a five-book boxed set. THE SELECTION is the chance of a lifetime and 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky... -
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Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 8 by Sorata Akiduki, Sorata Akizuki
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsShirayuki and Zen finally have "the talk" about their future together. Then, a heavy rain forces the party to take shelter at an inn after seeing off Sakaki... -
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 2 by Sorata Akiduki, Sorata Akizuki
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsShirayuki begins her duties as a court herbalist apprentice, but her mentor is a bit odd. He’s quiet, shy, moody and…a child? Her first official duty is to quell an illness going around one of the forts that house Clarines soliders... -
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 111 ratingsThis comedic play, written by William Shakespeare in the middle of his career, and first published in 1623, is a true battle of the sexes. It is both a clash of wits between two quarrelsome lovers as well as a a near-deadly conflict built on conventions of gender and male rivalry...Categorized as:
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The Lochlann Treaty: Complete Series by Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison
PEACE AT ANY COST. Princess Charlotte’s entire life had been planned. Right up until the moment her fiancé is kidnapped on her wedding day, sending the entire kingdom hurtling toward disaster...Categorized as:
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Oath of Destruction by Jennifer Anne Davis
Allyssa was raised as royalty. Savenek had been trained as a spy. Alyssa grew up doted on by her parents. Savenek's adoptive father had often shown his love through strict training and discipline. Allyssa died too soon, loved and mourned by her kingdom. Savenek is supposed to take her place, but struggles to win the hearts of the people and parents who don't know him... -
Deliver by Tricia Mingerink
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings2018 Alliance Award FinalistCan something broken ever heal? Martyn is broken. After torturing his best friend, he doesn't belong anywhere in Acktar. No matter how far he runs, he can't lose his guilt. Leith is broken. While healing from the torture he received at Nalgar Castle, he struggles to find his new role. But can a Blade ever run from his past? The country is broken...Categorized as:
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Once Upon a Broken Heart / Caraval / Legendary / Finale by Garber Stephanie
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPlease Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Once Upon a Broken Heart [Hardcover]CaravalLegendaryFinaleOnce Upon a Broken Heart [Hardcover], Caraval, Legendary, Finale By Stephanie Garber 4 Books Collection Once Upon a Broken Heart [Hardcover]:Once Upon a Broken Heart marks the launch of a new series from beloved author... -
Basara, Vol. 20 by Yumi Tamura
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA curfew law has been passed in Kyoto to suppress the rebellion. Sarasa's ally Ageha seeks to destroy King Ukon's senior officials, while Asagi, the real Blue King, gains Sasara's trust and leads a daring asssault...Categorized as:
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Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 25 by Sorata Akizuki, Sorata Akiduki
Shirayuki and company track Kageya and Ryu to their supposed whereabouts, but all they find is an empty house and signs of a scuffle... -
Fate of Ruby and Throne by Monroe Wildrose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeorgette dreams of slitting her husband's lying throat and escaping Hallow manor. It's not out of the realm of possibility for the pirate captain, but killing the king won't be without consequence.By day, the king isn't a threat, and that's disconcerting for Georgette. Fighting to break free from his stronghold, she struggles to reconcile her growing attraction and utter disdain for him...Categorized as:
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Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 26 by Sorata Akiduki, Sorata Akizuki
The remaining villains loyal to Toka Bergat have been exposed and dealt with, and Shirayuki and company have at last received permission from Lord Eisetsu to spread the light-bringing phostyrias plant... -
The Piper's Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA plague of rats. Children going missing. A giant beast attacking just outside the walls of Hamlin. And one young woman determined to save her town.Katerina’s stepfather, Hennek, is neither a good father nor a good husband, but he is the mayor of Hamlin... -
Cursed Crowns by Catherine Doyle, Katherine Webber
Bestselling authors and real-life sisters-in-law Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber join forces on a compelling YA fantasy bursting with high-stakes adventure, romance and humour. Two queens, one throne. What can possibly go wrong . . .?Twin queens Wren and Rose have claimed their crowns . . . but not everyone is happy about witches sitting on Eana's throne...Categorized as:
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The Piper's Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village's children, and Katerina's evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home... -
Crossfire by Malorie Blackman
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNominated for the Costa Children's Book Award 'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' STORMZY'Malorie's Noughts & Crosses series is the first time I saw myself in a book . . . they were pacey, exciting, rich... -
The Bird and the Blade by Megan Bannen
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAs a slave in the Kipchak Khanate, Jinghua has lost everything: her home, her family, her freedom … until the kingdom is conquered by enemy forces and she finds herself an unlikely conspirator in the escape of Prince Khalaf and his irascible father across the vast Mongol Empire... -
I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 2 by ATAKA, Sou Inaida
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending!Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She’s surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect...Categorized as:
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Oath of Deception by Jennifer Anne Davis
For Savenek, there is no greater honor than protecting Emperion. While other young men his age study a trade, he attends a secret, elite military academy where he has been honed into a lethal asset for his kingdom. He can gather information without detection and kill from the shadows. Savenek’s own father is the schoolmaster, and he forces Savenek to train harder than any other student...Categorized as:
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Storm from the East by Joanna Hathaway
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBattles, revolution, and romance collide in Joanna Hathaway's stunning, World Wars-inspired sequel to Dark of the WestPart war drama, part romance, Storm from the East is the second novel in Joanna Hathaway’s immersive, upmarket YA fantasy series that will appeal to readers of Sabaa Tahir, Marie Rutkoski, and Evelyn Skye... -
Happily Ever After by Kiera Cass
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 70 ratingsMeet Prince Maxon before he fell in love with America, and a girl named Amberly before she became queen. See the Selection through the eyes of a guard who watched his first love drift away and a girl who fell for a boy who wasn’t the prince... -
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Vilest Things by Chloe Gong
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the thrilling sequel to Immortal Longings, inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony & Cleopatra.Calla Tuoleimi has succeeded in the impossible. Despite the odds, she has won San-Er’s bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin...Categorized as:
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악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 4 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun 4] (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #4) by Gyeoeul Gwon, 권겨을
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings역하렘 공략 게임의 악역,에카르트 공작가의 하나뿐인 공녀이자 입양아 페넬로페로 빙의했다.그런데 하필 난이도는 극악!뭘 해도 엔딩은 죽음뿐이다.‘진짜 공녀’가 나타나기 전에 어떻게든 여주의 어장 중 한 명을 공략해서 이어져야 한다!사사건건 시비를 거는 오빠 1, 2.모든 루트가 죽음으로 이어지는 미친 황태자.여주바라기 마법사와 충직한 노예 기사까지!‘일단 가망성 없는 놈들은 바로 버리자.’“그동안 제 주제를 잘 몰랐어요. 앞으로는 쭉, 신경 쓰실 일 없이, 쥐죽은 듯 살겠습니다...Categorized as:
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Marian and the Elf (Elves & Legends): A Reimagined Robin Hood by Anabelle Raven
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMarian is supposed to un-alive the elf king. Robin is supposed to abduct her. Trusting each other would mean betraying their people. Trusting their people might be worse.Marian may look like a princess, but she is also a trained assassin who would prefer peace with the elves over war.Robin is a powerful elf pirate who enjoys looting the human king's ships.. -
Umbertouched by Livia Blackburne
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWith their cover blown and their identities revealed, Zivah and Dineas are on the run. Not only did they fail to bring down the emperor, but their betrayal has brought the full might of Ampara against their people. Now their only choice is to rejoin their kin and prepare for the oncoming war... -
The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsWhen a letter from her uncle Henrik arrives on Bryn Roth's eighteenth birthday, summoning her back to Bastian, Bryn is eager to prove herself and finally take her place in her long-lost family.Henrik has plans for Bryn, but she must win everyone’s trust if she wants to hold any power in the delicate architecture of the family...Categorized as:
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Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTwo intrepid girls hunt for a legendary treasure on the deadly high seas in this YA remix of the classic adventure novel Treasure Island.1826. The sun is setting on the golden age of piracy, and the legendary Dragon Fleet, the scourge of the South China Sea, is no more... -
The Peasant's Dream by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe duke's daughter, Adela, masquerades as a peasant for a small taste of freedom . . . until she falls in love with a commoner who has no idea who she really is. In this reverse reimagining of the Cinderella story, secrets and dangerous enemies threaten a fairy-tale romance.Adela, daughter of the powerful Duke of Hagenheim, is rarely allowed outside the castle walls... -
The Peasant's Dream by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn this reverse reimagining of the Cinderella story, secrets and dangerous enemies threaten a fairy-tale romance.Adela, daughter of the Duke of Hagenheim, is rarely allowed outside the castle walls. But one day, longing for freedom, she sneaks away to the market disguised as a peasant. There, she meets a handsome young woodcarver named Frederick... -
Moira's Pen by Megan Whalen Turner
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsJourney to the world of the Queen’s Thief in this beautifully illustrated collection, featuring bestselling and award-winning author Megan Whalen Turner’s charismatic and incorrigible thief, Eugenides. Discover and rediscover friends old and new, and explore the inspiration behind Megan Whalen Turner’s rich world. A stunning and collectible volume to return to again and again... -
Ten Ways to Get Dumped by a Tyrant: Volume I by Gwijo Seo
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe only way out of this marriage is to act crazy!When a transmigrator wakes up in the body of the fictional villainess Scarlett Arman, a few things become abundantly clear: she is a minor character, destined to die like so many other antagonists in The Private Life of the Tyrant; her fiancé is the tyrant (and killer), and she has been transmigrated to a time period before the story has even...Categorized as:
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Riden's Chapter by Tricia Levenseller
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThe first chapter of Daughter Of The Pirate King in Riden's POV. Part of a pre-order incentive for Daughter Of The Siren Queen... -
악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 5 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun 5] (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #5) by Gyeoeul Gwon, 권겨을
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings〈SYSTEM〉 게임이 종료됩니다.엔딩을 맞이해 게임이 종료되자 시스템 창이 사라졌다.이제 진짜 ‘페넬로페’가 된 그녀는 칼리스토의 곁에 머물기로 한다.“내 눈에 흙이 들어가도 당신이랑 결혼 안 해!”하지만 칼리스토의 일방적인 청혼은 결국 페넬로페를 분노하게 만들고.그러는 사이, 다시 진실의 거울 속으로 들어간 페넬로페는 뜻밖의 인물을 마주한다.“너 혹시…… 이본 에카르트?”거울 안에 갇혀 있던 뷘터도 구출해 돌아오지만,그녀를 기다리는 건 싸늘한 칼리스토뿐.두 사람의 관계는 점점 극으로 치닫고 마는데…….“늘 두려워. 널 여기 주저앉힌 나를, 네가 원망할까 봐.”“여기 남은 건 제 선택이지, 전하가 주저앉힌 게 아니에요... -
The Queen's Crown by Jennifer Anne Davis
Eighteen-year-old Princess Sabine Ludwig of Bakley thought her biggest problem was finding a man remotely interesting to dabble with while trying to fill her days with something other than knitting or drinking tea. But when her dear sister is brutally murdered in a foreign kingdom a week before she’s to be married, Sabine suddenly wishes for boring, ordinary days again...Categorized as:
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Meeting Thomas Cresswell by Kerri Maniscalco
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA short excerpt that takes place during the beginning of Stalking Jack the Ripper in Thomas' perspective. It leads up to the moment where Audrey Rose and Thomas first meet...Categorized as:
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Hidden Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis
With Prince Henrick dead, a foreign army in league with the king, and the palace taken, Reid must find a way to right the wrongs for the people of Marsden.Reid never expected to find love, friendship, or her mother in the kingdom of Axian. She also never expected to become a leader for her people... -
The Ruby Airship by Sharon Gosling
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTrapeze-artist Rémy has left the circus and her life as a thief, but she doubts that detective Thaddeus Rec will ever truly trust her. Feeling torn between her new life and her old, Rémy decides to return to France and her old circus with Yannick, an old friend who unexpectedly appears.Meanwhile, Thaddeus is sure that Yannick is up to no good... -
The Firethorn Crown by Lea Doué
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrincess Lily, the eldest of twelve sisters and heir to a mighty kingdom, desperately seeks a break from her mother's matchmaking. Tradition forbids marriage with the man Lily loves, so she would rather rule alone than marry someone who only wants the crown... -
One for All by Lillie Lainoff
An OwnVoices, gender-bent retelling of The Three Musketeers, in which a girl with a chronic illness trains as a Musketeer and uncovers secrets, sisterhood, and self-love.Tania de Batz is most herself with a sword in her hand. Everyone in town thinks her near-constant dizziness makes her weak, nothing but “a sick girl”; even her mother is desperate to marry her off for security... -
Wild Rock by Kazusa Takashima
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMeet Emba and Yuuen, two very different heirs to two very different warring clans. When they meet, it's love at first sight...and a wild romantic odyssey is about to unfold... -
Broken Sky by L.A. Weatherly
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to a ‘perfect’ world.Where war is illegal, where harmony rules.And where your date of birth marks your destiny.But nothing is perfect.And in a world this broken, who can Amity trust?From the bestselling author of the Angel trilogy comes Broken Sky – an exhilarating epic set in a daring and distorted echo of 1940s America and first in a new trilogy... -
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Of Light and Shadow by Tanaz Bhathena
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOf Light and Shadow is a novel about magic, mayhem, love, and betrayal—the story of a bandit and a prince who change each other in unexpected ways.When they don’t give us our birthright, we steal it.Roshan Chaya is out for justice...Categorized as:
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Castle of Refuge by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTo live an unforgettable life, she would defy all expectations—including her own.Ever since she was a child, Audrey wanted her life to be extraordinary. But as the daughter of a viscount born in late fourteenth-century England, the only thing expected of her was to marry—until an act of malice by her sister, Maris, four years ago damaged her face and her prospects... -
Tiger Queen by Annie Sullivan
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFrom Annie Sullivan, author of A Touch of Gold, comes Tiger Queen, a sweeping YA fantasy adventure that tells the story of a fierce desert princess battling to save her kingdom... -
The Sapphire Cutlass by Sharon Gosling
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRemy and the Ruby Airship's crew have traveled deep into the Indian jungle to learn the truth behind the mysterious Sapphire Cutlass. But Remy is torn between helping her friends and finding her twin brother...Categorized as:
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The Boundless by Anna Bright
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThis breathtaking sequel to The Beholder will take you on a journey into a darkly sparkling fairy tale, perfect for fans of The Selection and Caraval.When Selah found true love with Prince Torden of Norway, she never imagined she’d have to leave him behind... -
Realm of Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis
Reid has spent her whole life pretending to be a man so she can inherit her father’s estate, but when a chance encounter threatens to expose her lie, she is forced to risk everything.In the kingdom of Marsden, women are subservient to men and land can only pass from father to son...Categorized as:
royalty dystopian from hate to love fantasy young adult high fantasy historical mystery
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