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Mark of the Fool 5 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Fool has been hunted. But he must become the hunter.Accompanying an expedition of wizards, Alex has proved himself against the dangers of Greymoor, calling upon summoned servants to defeat the Ravener’s hunters. But with the death of his pursuers, no answers are apparent, only more questions... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 26 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 28 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... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 28 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
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Pain by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Willa Knight: The saviour of both worlds, or the destruction of everything? Sometimes history lies, and the tales of Minatsol and Topia are no different. Since the birth of Topia, Staviti has woven a web of deceit around the truth of Creation, striving only to maintain his power while destroying anything that gets in his way... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsWhile on the run, Yona and Hak head to Hak’s hometown, where she attempts to heal her broken heart... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 3 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsYona and Hak set out on a journey to find a priest who can see the future... -
Island of Dragons by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 30 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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Mark of the Fool 2 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHe tried to escape. But something followed.After a gruelling trial, Alex Roth had reached the University of Generasi and learned much about the Mark of the Fool and how to exploit it for new paths of power.Making friends and training in alchemy, all seemed to be going well.But shadows stir.The dark secrets of his homeland haunt him. His sister—Selina—learns that she is what she hates most... -
MeruPuri, Vol. 4 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 35 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... -
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
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... -
Mark of the Fool 7 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn 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... -
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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... -
Mark of the Fool 3 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhile war rages in Thameland, other battles begin.With his first year complete, Alex Roth has made a discovery that could change his kingdom forever.As the university prepares for an expedition to Thameland, Alex makes himself ready by growing stronger, taking summer courses on magic and spending time with his new friends and family.But conspiracy brews in Generasi... -
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... -
Sailor Moon SuperS, Vol. 1 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 26 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... -
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... -
MeruPuri, Vol. 2 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 35 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.. -
Mark of the Fool by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe gods chose him. He said no.After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he was accepted into the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest academy of wizardry...Fate, however, had another plan.On his eighteenth birthday, he is Marked by prophecy as one of his kingdom’s five Heroes, chosen to fight the Ravener, his land’s great enemy... -
The Canard Case by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 17 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... -
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Black Bird, Vol. 9 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 32 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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The Squire, His Knight, and His Lady by Gerald Morris
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 32 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... -
Life of Melody by Mari Costa
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 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... -
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... -
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... -
Tomkin and the Dragon: A Keeper's Tale by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNominated for Best Self-Published Novel in Booknest's Fantasy AwardsTomkin Thornhewn, youngest son of the Duke of Marshwell, has a problem: he’s not heroic.Regardless of his aspirations, the bookish, untrained young man is better suited to recording the deeds of heroes than being one himself. Which becomes an obvious problem when he finds himself clinging to a ledge above a sleeping dragon... -
Black Bird, Vol. 15 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 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... -
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... -
Suitor Armor, Vol. 1 by Purpah
Secrets hide behind every corner of the castle walls in the first volume of an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel that follows the budding romance between a lady-in-waiting and an enchanted suit of armor.While humans and fairies are at war beyond the castle walls, Lucia’s life is dedicated to helping prepare Lady Kirsi for her upcoming wedding to King Reimund... -
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
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... -
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Codename: Sailor V, Vol. 2 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIts Valentine’s Day and chocolates are being exchanged, but Minako Aino can’t decide if she wants a crush to give her chocolates to, or just to eat them all herself. If stress of Valentine’s Day wasn’t already enough, now Sailor V has to contend with a chocolate shop fatting everyone up, and an evil spa draining people of their life force... -
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 05 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 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
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 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.. -
Shugo Chara! Volume 12 by Peach-Pit
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Guardians of Seiyo Academy are all super busy in preparation for graduation... -
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 04 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 25 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... -
The Princess Paradigm by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe 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... -
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 2 by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJust when an unemployed thirty-four-year-old otaku reaches a dead end in life and decides that it's time to turn over a new leaf-he gets run over by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant's body in a strange, new world of swords and magic.His new identity is Rudeus Grayrat, but he still retains the memories of his previous life... -
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 02 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Yuta, a boy from Nina's home-dimension, enrols in her earth school, his motivations are suspect even before he secretly gives her best friend Ayu a camera guaranteed to reveal true love... -
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, suggested by "The Knight's Tale" from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, written around 1594 to 1596. It portrays the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors, their interactions with the Duke and Duchess of Athens, Theseus and Hippolyta, and with the fairies who inhabit a moonlit forest... -
The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker, Vol. 3 by Tôwa
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArihito and his party have at last moved up to District Seven, and the Hidden God Ariadne is becoming stronger day by day... -
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Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 76 ratingsAt birth, Ella is inadvertently cursed by an imprudent young fairy named Lucinda, who bestows on her the "gift" of obedience. Anything anyone tells her to do, Ella must obey. Another girl might have been cowed by this affliction, but not feisty Ella: "Instead of making me docile, Lucinda's curse made a rebel of me. Or perhaps I was that way naturally... -
Princess in Disguise by E.D. Baker
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWith the help of family and friends, Annie and Liam's wedding day looks as if it's going to be perfect until everything starts to go wrong. Liam's father doesn't show up, nor do the magic-wielding guests. Members of the wedding party come down with strange afflictions, Annie's gown is ruined, a storm floods the castle grounds, and an unknown king lays seige to the castle... -
My Fairly Dangerous Godmother by Janette Rallison
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome people bomb auditions. Sadie Ramirez throws up during her tryouts on TV show America's Top Talent. Her performance is so bad, it earns her a fairy godmother through the Magical Alliance's Pitiful Damsel Outreach Program. Enter Chrysanthemum Everstar: a gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel wearing fairy godmother in training... -
Demon Diary, Volume 05 by Kara, Lee Yun-Hee
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBe Careful What You Wish For...Despite his best efforts, young Raenef the Fifth can't help but embarrass his tutor, Eclipse, time and time again. Still training to become a Demon Lord, Raenef's friendly and loving nature makes Raenef look bad...and Eclipse look even worse. Fed up with his failures, Raenef does what he once considered unthinkable...and actually tries to study... -
Codename: Sailor V, Vol. 1 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLike Sailor Moon, Minako Aino is a normal 13-year-old schoolgirl until a fateful day when a white cat introduces himself to her and tells her she has the power to transform into the hero, Sailor V. Using a magic pen to transform, Sailor V fights the evil agents of the Dark Agency as she strives to protect the earth... -
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 4 by Rifujin na Magonote, Yuka Fujikawa
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is a new fantasy manga based on a series of light novels that have become a bestselling sensation in Japan, about a hero transported to a strange new world...
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