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Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Takaya
When she was living in a tent pitched on the Sohma family's land, Tohru Honda's primary concerns were dirt and slugs. But now that she's living with the Sohmas, magical powers and ancient curses are the order of the day! With Yuki and Kyo at each other's throats like cats and. .Categorized as:
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![Skip Beat!, Vol. 26 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat!, Vol. 26 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! -
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![Skip Beat!, Vol. 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat!, Vol. 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight! Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Kyoko’s having trouble getting into the role of Cain’s sister... -
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Skip Beat!, Vol. 28 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! -
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![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 8 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 8 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsJaeha, the Green Dragon, joins Yona’s party after their harrowing adventure together in Awa. Now the group must find the Yellow Dragon—the last dragon from the prophecy that Ik-su told Yona! Meanwhile, Su-won visits Chishin Palace and tells General Geun-tae, chief of the Earth Tribe, that he should hold a mock battle and festival. But what could be the true intent behind Su-won’s proposition? -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 3 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 3 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 43 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... -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 48 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... -
![Sailor Moon #11 by Naoko Takeuchi]()
Sailor Moon #11 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAs life appears to return to normal for everyone else, Usagi’s turns upside-down in a mundane way with Mamoru leaving to study abroad for a year in America and Chibi-Usa returning to the thirtieth century. This new edition of Sailor Moon features:. - An entirely new, incredibly accurate translation! - Japanese-style, right-to-left reading! - New cover art never before seen in the U. S... -
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Sailor Moon, Vol. 10. Sailor Saturn by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsOffers the continuing adventures of Serena and her friends, who use the power of the moon and the planets, as the superhero Sailor Moon and her comrades, to battle the forces of evil. -
![Island of Dragons by Lisa McMann]()
Island of Dragons by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHead mage Alexander Stowe and his friends successfully fended off the latest threat to their magical world of Artime with the help of a surprise ally. United at last, they re exploring exciting new territory. But old enemies have secretly been plotting against them, and danger strikes when they re most vulnerable... -
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Sailor Moon, #8 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA graphic novel offers the continuing adventures of Serena and her friends, who use the power of the moon and the planets, as the superhero Sailor Moon and her comrades, to battle the forces of evil. -
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![Mark of the Fool 7 by J.M. Clarke]()
Mark of the Fool 7 by J.M. Clarke
In Book 7 of the Best-Selling Series, continue your fantastical journey into a coming of age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements. -
![Gakuen Alice, Vol. 08 by Tachibana Higuchi]()
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 08 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 25 ratings[Read Chapter 1 at URL. ] Mikan and her friends have infiltrated Z's secret hideout, but their dangerous journey is far from over. A face-off between Mikan and the Alice-stealing woman with connections to Mikan's past is just the start of a tense battle to save Hotaru, Prez, and maybe even the lives of Mikan and her team! (Tokyopop). -
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![Sailor Moon, Vol. 7 by Naoko Takeuchi]()
Sailor Moon, Vol. 7 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSailor Moon and the scouts must save the 30th century future earth. Rini has been brainwashed and become Wicked Lady. She stole the Silver Imperium Crystal and now the heroines are in there biggest pinch yet. .. -
![Timeless Fairy Tales: Books 1-3: Beauty and the Beast, Wild Swans, Cinderella and the Colonel by K.M. Shea]()
Timeless Fairy Tales: Books 1-3: Beauty and the Beast, Wild Swans, Cinderella and the Colonel by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA lonely beast, an impossible task, and one pair of glass slippers. Three timeless tales retold. Read the first three books of this bestselling series of fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, the Wild Swans, and Cinderella and the Colonel in this special boxset. Book 1: Beauty and the Beast. Once upon a time Elle made a mistake... -
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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 02 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMikan joins her best friend, Hotaru, at the Alice Academy, a special school for people with an "Alice," or paranormal talent, and she must learn to know and use her own such talent if she hopes to stay. -
![Gakuen Alice, Vol. 07 by Tachibana Higuchi]()
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 07 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMikan joins her best friend, Hotaru, at the Alice Academy, a special school for people with an "Alice," or paranormal talent, and she must learn to know and use her own such talent if she hopes to stay. -
![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 6 by Whale, Milcha]()
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 6 by Whale, Milcha
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“IF SHE APPEARS BEFORE YOU…WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME THE SAME? ”. As the first snow of the year descends in luscious flurries on Chamus, so too follows a romantic Couples whose ties bind under such a sky shall live happily ever after. Noah, swept up by the romantic tale, vows his love once more to Raeliana, offering her a ring anew—only this time, it’s not a contractual farce... -
![Gakuen Alice, Vol. 09 by Tachibana Higuchi]()
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 09 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 24 ratings[Read Chapter 1 at URL. ] It's time for the Alice Academy Christmas party, and all the students are pitching in with their Alices to help with the preparations... -
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Sailor Moon SuperS, Vol. 1 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA graphic novel offers the continuing adventures of Serena and her friends, who use the power of the moon and the planets, as the superhero Sailor Moon and her comrades, to battle the forces of evil. -
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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 04 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMikan's daring rescue of Natsume has earned her an upgrade to One-star rank, and just in time for the School Festival to start. The festival is even more spectacular than Mikan had ever dreamed, and she and the rest of the Special Ability class are all set to knock visitor's socks off with their great new attraction. -
![MeruPuri, Vol. 4 by Matsuri Hino]()
MeruPuri, Vol. 4 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 36 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... -
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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 10 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's time for New Year's, which also makes it Mikan's birthday. But will her special day get lost in the latest whirl of crazy Academy celebrations? And what happens when you combine an invitation to the elite Flower Garden Association's New Year's party (a girls-only event! ) with a very sticky prank? Natsume's definitely up to something, but Mikan is left baffled as to what it might be... -
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![Gakuen Alice, Vol. 06 by Tachibana Higuchi]()
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 06 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMikan joins her best friend, Hotaru, at the Alice Academy, a special school for people with an "Alice," or paranormal talent, and she must learn to know and use her own such talent if she hopes to stay. -
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Sailor Moon SuperS, Vol. 4 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA graphic novel offers the continuing adventures of Serena and her friends, who use the power of the moon and the planets, as the superhero Sailor Moon and her comrades, to battle the forces of evil. -
![The Canard Case by Honor Raconteur]()
The Canard Case by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 18 ratings“So what is the problem? ” “You are aware that Nanashi has an active volcano on it? ” Cheng-Huang inquired. At her nod, he continued, “It will explode soon. The pressure is rising quickly and there’s little that we can do to stop it. ” A volcano? Sevana’s eyes threatened to pop out of her head. “You want me to stop a volcano? !”. -
![Sailor Moon SuperS, Vol. 2 by Naoko Takeuchi]()
Sailor Moon SuperS, Vol. 2 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBunny and all the Scouts are back in these new adventures of Sailor Moon. The greatest show on Earth takes a horrifying twist when the Dead Moon Circus arrives. Faced with malicious magicians and aggravated acrobats, the Scouts face the challenge of a lifetime. Once that crisis is averted, Sailor Moon and her favorite masked man are trapped on the wasteland planet, Elysion... -
![Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 6 by Shinobu Ohtaka]()
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 6 by Shinobu Ohtaka
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe furious battle between Ugo and Judar ends with the sudden appearance of Ren Kogyoku, Eighth Princess of the Kou Empire. The strange creatures she unleashes only drive home the point that Balbadd is surrounded by powerful enemies and further weakened by treachery from within... -
![MeruPuri, Vol. 2 by Matsuri Hino]()
MeruPuri, Vol. 2 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAfter Aram's elder brother Jeile fails to lift the spell on him, Aram is forced to stay with Airi. Meanwhile, an unsuspecting Airi recites Aram's full name in front of the mirror and is magically transported to Astale! But to Airi's dismay, the citizens of Aram's kingdom give her the cold shoulder. What do they know about her secret bloodline. .. ? -
![学園アリス 16 [Gakuen Alice 16] by Tachibana Higuchi, 樋口 橘]()
学園アリス 16 [Gakuen Alice 16] by Tachibana Higuchi, 樋口 橘
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratings体育祭で無意識に第2のアリスを使い、月（ルナ）の企みを阻止した蜜柑。クラスメートの誤解も解け、いつもの学園生活に。けれど何故か棗は孤立していて…。そんな中、ひょんなことから皆の中身と体が入れ替わってしまい! ? -
![Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 5 by Shinobu Ohtaka]()
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 5 by Shinobu Ohtaka
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAladdin has found Alibaba at last, but Alibaba has changed and perhaps for the worse. In the city of Balbadd, the Fog Troop, a gang of thieves, struggles against a corrupt government. The leader of the Fog Troop, Cassim, was Alibaba's childhood friend and has pressured him into becoming the figurehead of the gang... -
![The Squire, His Knight, and His Lady by Gerald Morris]()
The Squire, His Knight, and His Lady by Gerald Morris
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsSquire Terence and Sir Gawain are off questing again, but this time their journey is overshadowed by their ultimate destination: Gawain is to meet up with the Green Knight in a contest that could easily lead to Gawain's death. Along the way the two have a slew of hair-raising adventures and encounter the usual odd assortment of characters, including the plucky Lady Eileen... -
![Black Bird, Vol. 9 by Kanoko Sakurakouji]()
Black Bird, Vol. 9 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+. Misao and Kyo finally go all the way, and Misao can’t regret the new levels of intimacy, even though all the other demons seem to be able to tell that they are now lovers. But does Kyo feel the same way? Instead of bringing them closer, their new status seems to make him turn away from Misao... -
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![Shugo Chara!, Vol. 10: A Heart's Desire... by Peach-Pit]()
Shugo Chara!, Vol. 10: A Heart's Desire... by Peach-Pit
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAs Amu and Ikuto get to the heart of the Easter Corporation, the Embryo’s true owner is found, and the egg from Ikuto’s violin resurfaces! Later, as graduation approaches, relationships complicate. Who will prove the victor in this game of hearts? -
![Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 3 by Shinobu Ohtaka]()
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 3 by Shinobu Ohtaka
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAladdin finds himself among the Kouga tribe, who live deep in the desert far from Qishan. An emissary from the Kou Empire arrives offering peace, but when it turns out to be an offer they can't refuse, things take a turn for the worse. Aladdin learns more about the legend of the Magi and the Rukh, bird-like beings of light, with whom he appears to share a deep connection. .. -
![Scarlett and the Dark Woods by Mary Mecham]()
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... -
![Black Bird, Vol. 15 by Kanoko Sakurakouji]()
Black Bird, Vol. 15 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
![Unraveled by Shannon Messenger]()
Unraveled by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsBook 9. 5 in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series follows fan-favorite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world... -
![Life of Melody by Mari Costa]()
Life of Melody by Mari Costa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLife of Melody is a queer romantic comedy & fantasy graphic novel by Mari Costa about a fairy godfather and a beast raising a child. In the fairy realm, a Fairy Godparent is tasked with fulfilling fairy tales in the human world. The human protagonist's own motivations and wishes are of little consequences to the fairy working their case... -
![Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 2 by Shinobu Ohtaka]()
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 2 by Shinobu Ohtaka
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAladdin and Alibaba have entered the Dungeon of Qishan hoping to find hidden treasure--but danger's found them! A horde of slimes closes in on them, while Lord Jamil and his slaves head into the dungeon looking to intercept Aladdin and grab any riches he may have found! But these rivals have more to worry about than each other, and new friends, new enemies and amazing riches are yet to be... -
![Shadow Castle by Marian Cockrell]()
Shadow Castle by Marian Cockrell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken... -
![Ultra Maniac, Vol. 05 by Wataru Yoshizumi]()
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 05 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsShy Ayu Tateishi has just made a new friend at school. But this new friend, much to her surprise, is no ordinary classmate. Nina Sakura may look like a normal middle school girl, but she's got a big secret. She's a witch. -
![Ultra Maniac, Vol. 03 by Wataru Yoshizumi]()
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 03 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBut being a witch-in-training isn't as easy (or fun) as it seems. In fact, it's sort of a pain in the neck. There are secrets to keep, all kinds of tricky magical stuff to remember and never-ending catastrophes to sidestep. Nina may be sweet, but she's got a lot to learn. Thank goodness one of her schoolteachers is an emigre from the Magic Kingdom. Two witches are better than one, right? Well. . -
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![An Inconvenient Princess by Melanie Cellier]()
An Inconvenient Princess by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsPenny knows all about expectation. After all, she’s a seventh child and they’re always blessed, especially in a fairy-favored family like Penny’s. But Penny also knows all about disappointment. Because there’s nothing magical about her at all. She’s perfectly ordinary, even outshone by her own twin, Anneliese... -
![The Princess Paradigm by Lindsay Buroker]()
The Princess Paradigm by Lindsay Buroker
The Ever War has ended, and the curse that compelled the elven princess Hysithea to attack her own people has been lifted. But she’s haunted by nightmares, plagued by guilt, and unable to access the magical power that once flowed through her veins. It is not the time to seek out romance. Then a fearsome warrior from the human empire arrives, a supposed diplomat... -
![Black Bird, Vol. 15 by Kanoko Sakurakouji]()
Black Bird, Vol. 15 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
![Ultra Maniac, Vol. 04 by Wataru Yoshizumi]()
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 04 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsUnfortunately, Nina is finding out that going to school on Earth is a lot more complicated than she first thought. Not everybody is glad to have a spunky (and cute) witch flitting about campus. A girl named Sayaka, for example, has recently become obsessed with Nina. A half-witch herself, Sayaka is jealous that her new classmate is stealing all the attention away from her... -
![Demon Diary, Volume 07 by Kara, Lee Yun-Hee]()
Demon Diary, Volume 07 by Kara, Lee Yun-Hee
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAs a young Demon Lord-in-training, Raenef has experienced it all -- he's fought the good fight, made close friends and developed a deep bond with his tutor Eclipse. Despite his scattered nature, Raenef has learned everything there is to know. .. and now it's all gone! In this final volume, Raenef finds himself back on the street with holes in his memory, his wallet, and his heart... -
![The Shoeless Prince by Jacque Stevens]()
The Shoeless Prince by Jacque Stevens
A shoeless son of a miller. A high-fashion tabby. An adventure far more than they bargained for. Leo is not a normal cat. Archie Miller might be a dreamer, but he’s seen the complex mousetraps the stray barn cat builds, and he knows he’s right...
![学園アリス 16 [Gakuen Alice 16] by Tachibana Higuchi, 樋口 橘](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/67daa1b4d1f5c9c8bf5b331d.jpg)
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