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The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsIn the tradition of The Arabian Nights, a beautifully illustrated tapestry of folk tales and myths about the secret legacy of female storytellers in an imagined medieval world.In the Empire of Migdal Bavel, Cherry is married to Jerome, a wicked man who makes a diabolical wager with his friend Manfred: if Manfred can seduce Cherry in one hundred nights, he can have his castle--and Cherry... -
Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1 by Tee Franklin, Max Sarin
Harley and Ivy on the road trip of the century! Following the wedding disaster of the decade, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy end up on the run from Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD! But as fun as all that sounds, Ivy still worries over leaving Kite Man at the altar…Luckily, Harley’s got the perfect scheme to shake her out of her wedding-day... -
The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIn the tradition of The Arabian Nights, a beautifully illustrated tapestry of folk tales and myths about the secret legacy of female storytellers in an imagined medieval world.In the Empire of Migdal Bavel, Cherry is married to Jerome, a wicked man who makes a diabolical wager with his friend Manfred: if Manfred can seduce Cherry in one hundred nights, he can have his castle—and Cherry... -
The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars by Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWritten by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (Secret Origins: Batgirl, Afrina and the Glass Coffin) and with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of The Legend of Korra! Collects The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Parts One, Two, and Three... -
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Thieves by Lucie Bryon
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsElla can’t seem to remember a single thing from the party the night before at a mysterious stranger’s mansion, and she sure as heck doesn’t know why she’s woken up in her bed surrounded by a magpie’s nest of objects that aren’t her own... -
The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTold in two distinct and irresistible voices, Junauda Petrus’s bold and lyrical debut is the story of two black girls from very different backgrounds finding love and happiness in a world that seems determined to deny them both.Trinidad... -
Nevernight / Godsgrave / Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Nevernight Chronicle Series 3 Books Collection Set by Jay Kristoff Nevernight Mia Corvere is only ten years old when she is given her first lesson in death. Destined to destroy empires, the child raised in shadows made a promise on the day she lost everything: to avenge herself on those that shattered her world... -
The Faithless by C.L. Clark
In the second installment of C.L. Clark's Magic of the Lost trilogy, soldier Touraine and princess Luca must return to Balladaire to reclaim Luca's throne and to face the consequences of dismantling an empire.The rebels have won, and the empire is withdrawing from Qazal... -
Proud by Juno Dawson
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsVISIONARY HONOURS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020Celebrate the fifth anniversary of PROUD in this dazzling new edition of the anthology, featuring a brand-new story and artwork.A stirring, bold and moving anthology of stories and poetry by top LGBTQ+ YA authors and new talent, giving their unique responses to the broad theme of pride... -
그녀의 심청 (Her Tale of Shim Chong) #7 by 비완, Seri
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEp 67 - EndBased on a Korean folktale, two very different women find themselves making the same wish - to leave this world behind. One is Shim Chong, a young beggar living off the kindness of others to support herself and her blind father. The other is the bride-to-be of old Chancellor Jang, sold off to him for the sake of her family... -
Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea by Ashley Herring Blake
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA novel about a girl navigating grief, trauma, and friendship.Hazel Bly used to live in the perfect house with the perfect family in sunny California. But when a kayaking trip goes horribly wrong, Mum is suddenly gone forever and Hazel is left with crippling anxiety and a jagged scar on her face. After Mum's death, Hazel, her other mother, Mama, and her little sister, Peach, needed a fresh start... -
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale in this queer medieval rom com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history.It’s been hundreds of years since King Arthur’s reign. His descendant, Arthur, a future Lord and general gadabout, has been betrothed to Gwendoline, the quick-witted, short-tempered princess of England, since birth... -
The Daughter of Danray by Natalia Hernandez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Name-Bearer has never wavered from her mission.Find the Unnamed Prince.Deliver him to the Flowers of Prophecy.Bring peace to the kingdom.For years she trained in the safety of the Danrayan Temple until she was ready to face her destiny. Then, with the help of her friends, she scoured the continent and found the prince that was promised... -
The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRebellions are like fires—something needs to burn to make a flame. Return to the Wardens’ Empire in this riveting conclusion to the visionary fantasy trilogy inspired by the mythology of Africa and Arabia.The Wardens’ Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against the wardens... -
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Sofi and the Bone Song by Adrienne Tooley
In this gorgeous standalone fantasy with a “sweet sapphic romance” ( Booklist ), a young musician sets out to expose her rival for illegal use of magic only to discover the deception goes deeper than she could have imagined—perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens !Music runs in Sofi’s blood... -
Climbing the Date Palm by Shira Glassman, Rebecca Schauer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPrince Kaveh, the youngest son of the king of the City of Red Clay, is bisexual, and completely besotted with Farzin, the engineer his father hired to oversee the improvements to the city's roads and bridges. However, the king doesn't share his positive feelings... -
A War of Swallowed Stars by Sangu Mandanna
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA prince without his kingdom.A kingdom without its princess.The destruction of the stars themselves.War is destroying the galaxy. Esmae has vanished without a trace. A terrifying, ravenous beast is devouring the stars one by one. Titania is offered a gift that may well be a curse. Alexi, the exiled prince, is asked to pay a heavy price for his mistakes... -
The Olive Conspiracy by Shira Glassman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA love story between women, between queen and country, and between farmers and their crops.When Ezra tries to blackmail Chef Yael about her being trans, she throws him out of her restaurant and immediately reports him to the queen. But when police find Ezra stabbed to death, Queen Shulamit realizes he may have also tried to extort someone more dangerous than a feisty old lady... -
Goodbye, Battle Princess Peony by Mira Ong Chua
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn ETERNAL RIVALRY blossoms into FORBIDDEN LOVE!Battle Princess Peony's royal destiny is simple: defend her planet from the evil Divine Lady Silkrose... -
Lover Birds by Leanne Egan
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA modern-day Queer retelling of Pride and Prejudice, a contemporary, inclusive, LGBT romance set in Liverpool.This is the story of Darci Williams and Eloise Byrne...Categorized as:
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The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist by Ceinwen Langley
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAspiring young naturalist Celeste Rossan is determined to live a life of adventure and scientific discovery. But when her father loses everything, Celeste’s hopes of ever leaving her home town are dashed… until she sees a narrow opportunity to escape to Paris and attend the 1867 Exposition Universelle. Celeste seizes her chance, but the elements overwhelm her before she can make it five miles... -
Undercover Princess by Connie Glynn
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhen fairy tale obsessed Lottie Pumpkin starts at the infamous Rosewood Hall, she is not expecting to share a room with the Crown Princess of Maradova, Ellie Wolf. Due to a series of lies and coincidences, 14-year-old Lottie finds herself pretending to be the princess so that Ellie can live a more normal teenage life... -
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... -
Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBeloved author Lex Croucher's second queer historical YA romance, with all the swoons, laughs, and heart-pounding moments you'd expect from a story about the granddaughter of Robin Hood and the girl she's accidentally kidnapped.‘You aren’t merry,’ said Clem to her captor. ‘And you aren’t all men. So there’s been some marketing confusion somewhere along the line... -
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Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA teen girl must bring together two broken worlds in order to save her nation in this lush, Filipino-inspired young adult fantasy novel from debut author Elisa A. Bonnin. “Be dauntless, for the hopes of the People rest in you.”Seri's world is defined by very clear rules: The beasts prowl the forest paths and hunt the People... -
How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 2 by Tamifull
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsShy Miwa has always dreamed of finding love, but living in small-town Japan made finding the right match difficult—especially since she likes girls! Even going away to college didn’t seem to help, until one day her outgoing classmate Saeko suggests they might as well start dating each other since it’s not like either of them has other options... -
ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) Vol. 3 (ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) #3) by Kiki.
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDead People WalkingThe shocking return of Gadhio's dead wife reveals that the Church of Origin has been researching necromancy, ostensibly with the goal of helping people work through grief. Unconvinced, Flum decides to sneak back into one of the church's research facilities to conduct an investigation of her own--if, that is, she's prepared for what she might find there... -
Gentlest of Wild Things by Sarah Underwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire―love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendent of the god Eros.Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire’s thrall. Until Leandros’ wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe... -
The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Larkin family isn't just lucky—they persevere. At least that's what Violet and her younger brother, Sam, were always told. When the Lyric sank off the coast of Maine, their great-great-great-grandmother didn't drown like the rest of the passengers. No, Fidelia swam to shore, fell in love, and founded Lyric, Maine, the town Violet and Sam returned to every summer... -
Whispered Words, Volume 1 by Takashi Ikeda
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhispered Words is the story of two high school girls, Sumika and Ushio. One is in love with the other, but unable to confess. Both of them prefer girls, but Ushio likes cute and petite types while Sumika prefers the athletic outgoing girls. To complicate things, a cross dressing boy, Masaki, is in love with Sumika... -
The Winged Histories (Olondria) by Sofia Samatar
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPraise for A Stranger in Olondria: "A book about the love of books. Her sentences are intoxicating and one can easily be lost in their intricacy. . . . Samatar's beautifully written book is one that will be treasured by book lovers everywhere."- Raul M... -
Court of Lions by Somaiya Daud
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTwo identical girls, one a princess, the other a rebel. Who will rule the empire?After being swept up into the brutal Vathek court, Amani, the ordinary girl forced to serve as the half-Vathek princess's body double, has been forced into complete isolation... -
Royal Rescue by A. Alex Logan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAt age eighteen, when they become marriageable, all royal children in the Thousand Kingdoms must either go questing to rescue another royal or be hidden away to await rescue themselves. Some go the traditional route of princes rescuing princesses, but not all princes want to be rescuers…and some would rather rescue other princes... -
The Queen of Ieflaria by Effie Calvin
Princess Esofi of Rhodia and Crown Prince Albion of Ieflaria have been betrothed since they were children but have never met. At age seventeen, Esofi’s journey to Ieflaria is not for the wedding she always expected but instead to offer condolences on the death of her would-be husband... -
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Valiant Ladies by Melissa Grey
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo teen vigilantes set off on an action-packed investigation to expose corruption and deliver justice in Valiant Ladies, Melissa Grey's YA historical fiction novel inspired by real seventeenth century Latinx teenagers known as the Valiant Ladies of Potosí.By day Eustaquia “Kiki” de Sonza and Ana Lezama de Urinza are proper young seventeeth century ladies... -
Gretel: A Fairytale Retold by Niamh Murphy
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStarving and lost, Hans, and his sister Gretel, are saved from a pack of bloodthirsty wolves by a woman, who seems to ask for nothing in return. Seduced by her kindness and beauty, Gretel grows closer to her, while Hans becomes ever more suspicious of her motives... -
Escaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinney
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this fresh reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, Jane Eyre and Bertha Mason must save each other from the horrifying machinations of Mr. Rochester.Jane has no interest in a husband. Eager to make her own way in the world, she accepts the governess position at Thornfield Hall... -
Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThree days. Two girls. One life-changing music festival. Olivia is an expert at falling in love . . . and at being dumped. But after the fallout from her last breakup has left her an outcast at school and at home, she’s determined to turn over a new leaf... -
Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins
Millie Quint is devastated when she discovers that her sort-of-best friend/sort-of-girlfriend has been kissing someone else. And because Millie cannot stand the thought of confronting her ex every day, she decides to apply for scholarships to boarding schools . . . the farther from Houston the better...Categorized as:
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I Can't Say No to the Lonely Girl 1 by Kashikaze
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn this juicy yuri manga, the goody-goody high school girl Sakurai meets a lonely girl--and ends up entangled in a web of blackmail that might just lead to romance... -
Crumbs: A Lesbian Hansel and Gretel (Sappho's Fables: Lesbian Fairy Tales) by Elora Bishop
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGreta's never ventured beyond the refuge of the Heap. Outside, the Ragers lurk, ever hungry and hunting. But Greta and her brother, half-starved and now alone, must risk death for the dream of safety they hope to find within the metal forest... -
Outlaw by Niamh Murphy
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPRIDE. AMBITION. BLOOD. With a single shot, a legend is born. Robyn Fitzwarren, daughter to the Baron of Loxley, only wants to support her mother while her father is off on Crusade.But when she enters an archery tournament in disguise, she incurs the wrath of the Sheriff of Nottingham's arrogant nephew, Theo. Now, not only is her own life threatened but the lives of her family as well... -
Storm the Earth by Rebecca Kim Wells
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaren and her girlfriend Kaia set out to rescue Sev and free the dragons from the corrupt emperor in the explosive finale to the journey that began with the thrilling Shatter the Sky.Let them burn.Maren’s world was shattered when her girlfriend, Kaia, was abducted by the Aurati... -
Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFans of Allison Saft and Margaret Rogerson will be swept away into this lush and beguiling sapphic romantasy from the bestselling author of Flowerheart, Catherine Bakewell.Ofelia has lived her life dreaming of entering Le Château Enchanté—the mysterious court of the gods-blessed King Léo, where the shadow monsters that roam Ofelia’s home never trespass... -
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Into the Bright Open by Cherie Dimaline
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom award-winning and acclaimed author of The Marrow Thieves, Cherie Dimaline, comes an enchanting story of family, healing, and girls reclaiming control of their own lives, part of the Remixed Classics series.Mary Lennox didn’t think about death until the day it knocked politely on her bedroom door and invited itself in... -
The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMara’s island is one of stories and magic. She knows she’ll eventually end her days atop the cliff, turned to stone and gazing out at the horizon like all the villagers that went before her, drawn by the otherworldly call of the sea. Her whole family will be there too, even her brother Bee and her sister Islay... -
How Beautiful the Ordinary: Twelve Stories of Identity by Michael Cart, Francesca Lia Block
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA girl thought to be a boy steals her sister's skirt, while a boy thought to be a girl refuses to wear a cornflower blue dress. One boy's love of a soldier leads to the death of a stranger. The present takes a bittersweet journey into the past when a man revisits the summer school where he had "an accidental romance... -
Mask of the Highwaywoman by Niamh Murphy, Shanina Conway
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBe careful who you fall in love with... Evelyn Thackeray is many things, but patient is not one of them. When the spirited daughter of a wealthy aristocrat ventures across rough terrain to meet her future husband, she’s absconded by a gang of vicious outlaws, one of whom she finds strangely fascinating... -
Marian by Ella Lyons
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife changes for Marian Banner when she leaves the countryside for the big city of Nottingham with her father, Sir Erik the Fortunate, and Marian doesn’t think it’s an improvement. She must trade braids and leggings for jewelry and dresses, and hunting and wandering the woods for dancing and a life at court...Categorized as:
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My Lady King by Kayla Bashe, Klaudia Drabikowska
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKeziah Ravenshade, Witch of the Outlands, has sworn never to love again, but her predictable life is upended when she takes a dying stranger into her home. Esdelot, the Golden Prince, can outfight or befriend anyone- except for the usurpers who tried to kill her with a poisoned blade. Finding the young royal delirious and on the verge of death, Keziah saves her life...
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