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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 9 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
A 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... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 10 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsYona and her friends have taken to calling themselves bandits and have been protecting Fire Tribe villages from cruel government officials. Meanwhile, Kang Tae-jun, the Fire Tribe chief’s second son, goes to Katan Village with orders to eliminate the bandits there. He still believes that he’s killed Yona—but suddenly, he hears her voice! What will happen when they come face-to-face again? -
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![Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce]()
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: 4.65 of 5 stars · 27 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 parents! -
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![Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 4 Volume 2 by Miya Kazuki]()
Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 4 Volume 2 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn her determination to access the library as soon as possible, Rozemyne put her absolute all into her studies from the moment she arrived at the Royal Academy. Unfortunately for her, she behaved so unusually in the process that her retainers and professors have grown increasingly worried... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 32 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe martial arts tournament to show off the Four Dragons begins, and Gija and Jaeha face off against Ju-do and Geun-tae! Meanwhile, Hak is separated from Yona and the Four Dragons, but he has plans to bridge the gap between himself and Yona…. -
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Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 4 Volume 3 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAfter reuniting with Ferdinand and the others, Rozemyne returns to the temple and assiduously resumes her duties as the High Bishop. There is much for her to do—whether that be participating in the Dedication Ritual, supporting the printing industry, attending numerous meetings, or tackling a mountain of paperwork—and she soon finds her days as busy as ever... -
![Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 3 Volume 3 by 香月美夜]()
Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 3 Volume 3 by 香月美夜
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn the midst of an approaching winter, Rozemyne the High Bishop is traveling between the temple and castle more than ever, participating in noble society, the baptism ceremony, and the Dedication Ritual. With her hands full teaching kids too young for the Royal Academy and even tutoring guard knights with bad grades, she's incomparably busier than last year... -
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Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 3 Volume 5 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRozemyne now only needs the ruelle fruit she failed to gather last year. With it, she and Ferdinand can brew a potent potion known as a jureve, the power of which will finally make her a normal, healthy girl! Well, probably. . -
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Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 4 Volume 4 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDespite having recently been separated from her lower city friends, Rozemyne has no time to grieve. Her first year at the Royal Academy has ended, summer approaches, and there's much for her to do... -
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わたしの幸せな結婚 2 [Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon 2] (My Happy Marriage (Manga) #2) by Akumi Agitogi, 顎木あくみ
はじめて知った、人の“やさしさ”…。異能の家系に生まれながら、その能力を受け継がなかった娘、斎森美世。親にも愛されず、誰にも必要とされない彼女は、冷酷無慈悲と噂される、同じ異能を持つ家系の久堂家に嫁ぐことに。贅沢からは程遠い、名家の令嬢らしからぬ美世の様子に、当主の久堂清霞は興味を惹かれ、やがて美世を大切に想うようになる。けれど、異能の才のない美世は、嫁としての資格がなくて…。和風ファンタジー×嫁入り。奇跡のシンデレラストーリー。. -
![Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik]()
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father's inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty--until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold... -
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Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 2 Volume 1 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith her baptism ceremony complete, Myne begins work in the temple as an apprentice shrine maiden. Awaiting within is what she always wanted: a room full of books! But her new life isn't quite the dream she was hoping for; she's surrounded by nobles who scorn her commoner origins, and even her own servants are causing her trouble... -
![A Prince of Song and Shade by Lisa Cassidy]()
A Prince of Song and Shade by Lisa Cassidy
The darker the night…. Emboldened by the effect Talyn Dynan had on the humans of Mithranar, the Shadowhawk is working harder than ever to make a difference for those struggling to survive on the streets of Dock City... -
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![A Tale of Stars and Shadow by Lisa Cassidy]()
A Tale of Stars and Shadow by Lisa Cassidy
Dumnorix princess and born warrior, Talyn Dynan was the finest fighter of her generation. With her Callanan partner at her side, she was invincible, reckless, a death-knell to their enemies. But after her partner is torn away from her, Talyn is left broken, wracked with guilt and unable to regain the confidence she once had... -
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Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 1 by Spoon, 스푼
The story of Athanasia, forsaken princess of the Obelian Empire, ends with her execution at the hands of her own father--or does it? Her tragic tale is the plot of the novel The Lovely Princess... -
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The Shades of Magic Series by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis discounted ebundle includes: A Darker Shade of Magic, A Gathering of Shadows, A Conjuring of Light. Witness the fate of beloved heroes and notorious foes in V. E. Schwab’s New York Times bestselling Shades of Magic series. Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black... -
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Raven's Ruin by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe growing power in Sable’s words nearly changed the world. Until she was betrayed and silenced. A year ago on the land’s biggest stage, Sable’s voice nearly burned down the carefully constructed lies of the Kalesh Empire. Now, Sable’s skills are merely tools in High Prioress Vivaine’s desperate negotiations with the new Kalesh Ambassador, who’s denounced Sable as a zabat. A rebel. A firestarter... -
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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... -
![Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab]()
Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsKell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences... -
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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... -
![Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce]()
Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce
Aly's adventure continues. .. No longer a slave, Alanna's daughter is now spying as part of an underground rebellion against the colonial rulers of the Copper Isles. The people in the rebellion believe that a prophecy in which a new queen will rise up to take the throne is about to be realized...Categorized as:
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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... -
![Court Duel by Sherwood Smith]()
Court Duel by Sherwood Smith
Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime...Categorized as:
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![Sacrifice by K.M. Shea]()
Sacrifice by K.M. Shea
Sacrifice: the thrilling conclusion to the Snow Queen series! Rakel, once feared and exiled for possessing magic, is now hailed a hero. Leading resistance forces against the Chosen—an army of magic users that invaded her homeland—she is granted everything she has longed for: acceptance, a home, and the love of her friends. But the battle for her country has just begun...Categorized as:
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![Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith]()
Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith
Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime... -
![All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi]()
All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi
The highly anticipated third novel in the This Woven Kingdom series, full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi. As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her people—and she might’ve found her crown... -
![The Dreamer's Curse by Honor Raconteur]()
The Dreamer's Curse by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 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... -
![Riftan’s POV by Suji Kim]()
Riftan’s POV by Suji Kim
The daughter of a duke, the stuttering Maximilian, married a knight of lowly status at her father’s coercion. After their first night, her husband departed for an expedition without another word. He comes back three years later, this time as a famous knight in the whole continent. How would Maximilian face him on his return? -
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Puss in Boots by K.M. Shea
Though she dreams of adventure, Gabrielle—a peasant girl—is given only a cat for her inheritance and is told she must marry, immediately. So when the cat, Puss, offers her a life of excitement in exchange for a pair of boots, Gabrielle jumps at the opportunity. Through Puss’s cunning and Gabrielle’s good deeds, they become celebrated heroes in small villages across the country...Categorized as:
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Namesake by Adrienne Young
Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Where a young girl must find her place and her family while trying to survive in a world built for men. With the Marigold ship free of her father, Fable and the rest of the crew were set to start over. That freedom is short-lived when Fable becomes a pawn in a notorious thug’s scheme...Categorized as:
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![Athena the Wise by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Athena the Wise by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThese classic myths from the Greek pantheon are given a modern twist that contemporary tweens can relate to, from dealing with bullies like Medusa to a first crush on an unlikely boy... -
![Calling on Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede, Peter de Sève]()
Calling on Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede, Peter de Sève
Those wicked wizards are back--and they've become very smart. (Sort of. ) They intend to take over the Enchanted Forest once and for all . . . unless Cimorene finds a way to stop them. And some people think being queen is easy. -
![The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross]()
The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross
The highly anticipated sequel to The Queen’s Rising! Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge and is settling into her role as the daughter of Davin MacQuinn, a disgraced lord who returned to Maevana to reclaim his house. Though she’d just survived a revolution, one that will finally return a queen to the throne, she faces another difficult challenge...Categorized as:
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![The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine]()
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
Twelve-year-old Addie admires her older sister Meryl, who aspires to rid the kingdom of Bamarre of gryphons, specters, and ogres. Addie, on the other hand, is fearful even of spiders and depends on Meryl for courage and protection...Categorized as:
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![A Song of Flight by Juliet Marillier]()
A Song of Flight by Juliet Marillier
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA young warrior who wields both the power of her music and the strength of her sword faces a grave threat in this enthralling historical fantasy. Bard and fighter Liobhan is always ready for a challenge. So when news arrives at Swan Island that the prince of Dalriada has gone missing after an assault by both masked men and the sinister Crow Folk, she's eager to act... -
![First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain]()
First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain
Karigan G'ladheon had been a Green Rider, one of the king of Sacoridia's elite magical messengers...Categorized as:
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Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George
The second book in New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George's charming, light-hearted fantasy series. With the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion...Categorized as:
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![Beauty by Robin McKinley]()
Beauty by Robin McKinley
A strange imprisonment. .. Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in looks, she can perhaps make up for in courage... -
![The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World, Vol. 3 by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya]()
The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World, Vol. 3 by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAfter being transported to another world by an orb that calls itself "God," Tsukina used her newfound magical powers to open up a cozy book cafe. Now that she's settled in, she's started dating Il, a handsome soldier. However, Tsukina can't relax just yet. Othel's powerful neighboring countries are making some suspicious moves, and as tensions rise, a new savior arrives at the castle... -
![The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison]()
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
Alternate cover edition can be found here. A 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... -
![The Fourth Element Trilogy by Kat Ross]()
The Fourth Element Trilogy by Kat Ross
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsGladiator meets Romeo and Juliet in this "spellbinding fantasy" trilogy (Kirkus Reviews) set in ancient Persia! They are the light against the darkness. The steel against the necromancy of the Druj. And they use demons to hunt demons…. Nazafareen lives for revenge... -
![My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 1 by Early Flower, JunJun Kim]()
My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 1 by Early Flower, JunJun Kim
The orphaned Blondina lives a tough life on the streets, left only with a memento from her late mother—one that proves she is the child of the emperor of Ates. From the streets, Blondina moves into the royal palace where she lives a lonely existence…that is until she befriends a brash and surly cat named Amon...Categorized as:
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![The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder]()
The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder
Hard on the heels of trouble in Zirdai city, Shyla Sun-Kissed and Rendor are ordered to report to the King of Koraha - a summons that is deadly to ignore. The King holds the key to Koraha's existence, but a formidable new enemy threatens Koraha's very survival and the King desperately needs Shyla and Rendor's help... -
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![The Caller by Juliet Marillier]()
The Caller by Juliet Marillier
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsNeryn has made a long journey to perfect her skills as a Caller. She has learned the wisdom of water and of earth; she has journeyed to the remote isles of the west and the forbidding mountains of the north. Now, Neryn must travel in Alban's freezing winter to seek the mysterious White Lady, Guardian of Air... -
![The Rose & the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh]()
The Rose & the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh
The darker the sky, the brighter the stars. In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad is forced from the arms of her beloved husband, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once thought Khalid a monster—a merciless killer of wives, responsible for immeasurable heartache and pain—but as she unraveled his secrets, she found instead an extraordinary man and a love she could not deny... -
![Sacred Heart by Celeste Baxendell]()
Sacred Heart by Celeste Baxendell
An ambitious mage. A warrior priest. A divine power… they would both rather her die than let her keep it. Nadiya has been told countless times her ambition to become the first no-name mage to hold a commander’s position amongst the Runai would get her killed... -
![마른 가지에 바람처럼 5 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum]()
마른 가지에 바람처럼 5 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings악시악스 성에 드리운 악마의 기운. 역병의 근원이 가까운 곳에 있다. 구호 활동을 마치고 돌아온 타니아 성녀를 찾아간 리에타. 성녀가 저녁기도를 마칠 때까지 근처에서 기다리던 중, 성에 드리운 악마의 기운을 느끼고 킬리언과 함께 그곳으로 향한다. 다급히 도착한 곳에서 두 사람은 마법진으로 악마를 소환하고 있는 타니아 성녀를 발견하는데. .. ! “악마 메르데스. 그대는 순례자 타니아와의 약속을 지켜라. ” 모두가 존경하고 따르는 성녀 타니아, 그녀는 대체 무슨 일을 벌이고 있는 걸까? 목차. 49화 누구에게나 비밀은 있다 (6) 6. 50화 누구에게나 비밀은 있다 (7) 30. 51화 누구에게나 비밀은 있다 (8) 48. 52화 누구에게나 비밀은 있다 (9) 70... -
![The Last Talisman by Licia Troisi]()
The Last Talisman by Licia Troisi
Nihal must make an impossible journey to defeat an army of the dead. Nihal wakes in the forest, a talisman heavy around her neck. Her armies are scattered, she is sick with fever, and the Tyrant’s grip on the Overworld is tighter than ever... -
![Igniting Darkness by Robin LaFevers]()
Igniting Darkness by Robin LaFevers
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom New York Times best-selling author Robin LaFevers comes the follow up to “sharp and breathless” (Kirkus Reviews) historical fantasy Courting Darkness. Set in the world of the beloved His Fair Assassin series, this is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Game of Thrones...
![わたしの幸せな結婚 2 [Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon 2] (My Happy Marriage (Manga) #2) by Akumi Agitogi, 顎木あくみ](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/655b44c6c112bf11fe9c5eb2.jpg)
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