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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 37 by Mizuho Kusanagi, 草凪みずほ
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPrincess 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. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family! With war between the Kingdom of Kohka and South Kai close at hand, Yona strengthens her resolve on the battlefield... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 35 by Mizuho Kusanagi, 草凪みずほ
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPrincess 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. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family! Feeling ill from the Crimson Illness, Su-won is unable to attend a conference with a South Kai delegation... -
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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 3 by Whale, Milcha
Raeliana is off to the temple for the torch ceremony. But what should be an uneventful encounter is turned on its head when she meets legendary high priest Heika Demint! Meanwhile, Vivian Shamal is determined to take Noah for herself—and desperate times call for desperate (and dangerous) measures. And despite everything against them, Noah and Raeliana continue to grow closer. .. -
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Light Novel) Vol. 3 (ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は、元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁(人質)生活を満喫する (Novel) #3) by Touko Amekawa
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Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 2 by Plutus
PLAN C: DO OR DIE! After accidentally encountering her terrifying father Emperor Claude ahead of schedule, Athanasia has to rethink her entire life plan! Any hope of slipping away with a fortune in hidden baubles crumbles under Claude’s fierce gaze... -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 23 by Jun Mochizuki, 望月淳
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe cogs of destiny guide Oz, Alice, and Gil to the final chapter. Someone once said that what awaited them at the end was all-encompassing darkness that would swallow their world whole. But never was the possibility of a warm glimmer of hope just beyond the dark, waiting to pierce through the shadows, disavowed. .. -
My Happy Marriage, Vol. 2 by Akumi Agitogi, Tsukiho Tsukioka
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA "Cinderella"-inspired slow-burn historical romance with a paranormal twist set in Taisho-era Japan! A browbeaten and mistreated daughter is cast out of her home and sent to audition as a bridal candidate for the heir to one of the most powerful families in the land…... -
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 7 by Whale, Whale
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRaeliana is off to save Noah from the terrorists’ trap, gun in hand and Adam in tow! But while hurrying down the dark and dangerous waterway, the ominous echoes of explosions reverberate from the direction her fiancé went in. .. and Raeliana is horribly unprepared for the scene that awaits her. When tragedy strikes, she is forced to come to terms with her feelings—and reveal her big secret! -
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... -
InuYasha vol. 5: Flesh and Bone by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe adventure ensues in this new tale of the best-selling graphic novel. Inu-Yasha, Kagome, and Shippo continue their quest for more shards of the shattered magic jewel. Along the way, they meet a young girl named Nazuma fleeing from a horde of Spider-Head demons. -
The Scofflaw Magician by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSevana’s peaceful routine is abruptly destroyed when a Sa Kao army invades Nopper’s Woods, fully intending to declare war on the Fae that live there. Princess Amas of Sa Kao has gone missing, disappearing so completely that it’s believed she must have been spirited away, and Sa Kao blames the Fae... -
The Princess Game: A Reimagining of Sleeping Beauty by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThey call her the Sleeping Princess, but Celeste is far from asleep…. Celeste has been cursed since her sixteenth birthday--just not in the way the rest of the kingdom thinks. All they see is her breath-taking beauty, marred by her foolishness. Only she knows that she retains her brilliant mind. And it’s a secret she must keep at all costs... -
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHaving narrowly escaped financial ruin, Lawrence turns his attention to helping Holo find her ancient homeland in the North... -
A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsPrincess Sophia has helped her twin sister Lily save the duchy of Marin. But now Sophie faces an even greater threat when she sets out to free the cursed kingdom of Palinar from its beastly prince. Alone, and with danger on every side, Sophie must navigate a magical castle and its even more mysterious master to discover the secret to breaking the curse... -
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Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura
Having narrowly escaped financial ruin, Lawrence turns his attention to helping Holo find her ancient homeland in the North... -
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura
Continuing their journey north, Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo in hopes of finding a local abbey where they might uncover more information regarding the fate of Holo's ancient home, Yoitsu... -
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 02 by Isuna Hasekura
Following his good fortune in Pazzio, Lawrence is confident that he is on the path to realizing his dream of becoming a town merchant... -
InuYasha: Mirror Image by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNaraku's weapon against Inu-Yasha is a beautiful wind-witch named Kagura, who not only has incredible powers but also seems to be an extension of the enigmatic Naraku himself. Soon, Kanna and Inu-Yasha's brother Sessho-Maru join the fray, with shocking consequences. -
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsContinuing their journey north, Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo in hopes of finding a local abbey where they might uncover more information regarding the fate of Holo's ancient home, Yoitsu... -
When Heaven Weeps by Ted Dekker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA thriller unlike any you have ever read. A love strong enough to bring a tremor to your bones. A sacrifice powerful enough to make heaven weep. At the close of World War II, a shell-shocked solider, Jan Jovic, was forced to inflict a game of life and death on a peaceful Bosnian community... -
Lady Julia Grey Mystery Collection Volume 1 by Deanna Raybourn
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsRediscover. New York Times. bestselling author Deanna Raybourn’s beloved Lady Julia Grey mystery stories, and be swept up in a Victorian world of intrigue in the first three novels, together in a value box set. Silent in the Grave. The darling of London society, Sir Edward Grey, receives threatening letters from an unknown source... -
The Return of Absent Souls by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this stunning conclusion to the After The Rift series, Josie and her friends return home to find Glancia on the brink of war and their enemies in power. With political machinations and court intrigue bringing danger at every turn, they must tread carefully. But being careful won’t bring resolutions and answers. It won’t bring back lost memories or stop the nation hurtling into war... -
Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMagic is out of fashion. Gambling is merely illegal. Neither law nor common sense has ever stopped anyone in Ragnor Bella from making—or breaking—their fortunes at the table, at the racetrack, and especially at the Dartington Harvest Fair. With Mad Jack Greenwing’s only son Jemis finally back from university, this year’s betting is bidding fair to be the stuff of legend... -
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 07 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis exciting prequel to VIZ Media's best-selling fantasy series, Fushigi Yûgi, tells the story of the very first priestess of the Four Gods--the Priestess of Genbu! When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father's translation of The Universe of the Four Gods, she is instead literally sucked into the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven... -
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Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 05 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn the midst of a heated battle, Takiko is transported back to her own world. There, all the problems she escaped through her father's book are waiting for her: her mother's funeral, her father's disapproval, and her reunion with Mr. Ohsugi, her first love. But with the wisdom and strength she's found as the Priestess of Genbu, Takiko knows what she has to do... -
The Stalking Jack the Ripper Collection: Books 1-4 by Kerri Maniscalco
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDevour the complete #1 New York Times bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil, and a free novella are included in this thrilling new collection! Between social teas and silk dress fittings, Audrey Rose Wadsworth leads a secret life studying corpses in the gruesome practice of forensic medicine...Categorized as:
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InuYasha: Two Brothers, One Enemy by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFollows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers. -
The King's Beast, Vol. 9 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAjin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants—status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim... -
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 10 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen plus... -
Refuge for Masterminds by Kathleen Baldwin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLady Jane Moore has a secret. A secret that must be kept buried. For if anyone discovered the truth, her life at Stranje House would crumble. And with Napoleon Bonaparte’s invasion of England underway, everyone at Stranje House is already in danger. Mortal danger. Jane knows it. She may not be like Tess, who has the advantage of prophetic dreams...Categorized as:
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The Earl and The Fairy, Vol. 02 by Mizue Tani, Ayuko
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLydia can see fairies, but can she tell who the real villain is? Lydia Carlton is a fairy doctor,one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world... -
The Watery Grave by Helen Goltz
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiss Phoebe Astin is quite accustomed to speaking with spirits as they leave this life on their way to the next. As the mortician at The Economic Undertaker, Phoebe and her brothers, Julius and Ambrose, find themselves inundated with victims from a ferry disaster on the river... -
마른 가지에 바람처럼 3 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings황비 아베르사티가 내린 핏빛 축복. 악시아스를 죽음으로 내몰다. 악시아스에 역병이 돌기 시작했다. 킬리언은 기사들을 이끌고 급히 악시아스로 돌아갔지만 이미 영주민들은 역병에 잠식되어 가고 있었다. 동쪽 별채도 예외 없이. 나이가 어린 안나는 빠른 속도로 상태가 나빠졌고 리에타가 도착했을 땐 이미 손을 쓸 수 없는 상황이었다. 리에타는 안나에게서 죽은 자신의 딸을 떠올리며 죄책감과 상실감에 정신을 놓고 마는데…. 악시아스에 내린 죽음의 손길을 멈출 수 있을까? 목차. 25화 악시아스의 역병 (1) 6. 26화 악시아스의 역병 (2) 34. 27화 악시아스의 역병 (3) 54. 28화 악시아스의 역병 (4) 76. 29화 악시아스의 역병 (5) 100. 30화 악시아스의 역병 (6) 134... -
마른 가지에 바람처럼 4 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"그저 저 여자의 삶이. 더 비참하지는 않았으면". 제국에서 가장 인망 높은 사제인 타니아 성녀가 악시아스에 오면서 역병 치료에 힘을 얻고, 리에타도 구호막사의 일을 도우면서 역병이 퍼지는 속도가 늦춰진다. 한편, 세비타스에서 리에타를 감시하기 위해 보낸 불청객으로부터 킬리언은 리에타의 딸 '아델’의 죽음에 관한 이야기를 듣는다. 리에타는 딸이 죽었다고 알고 있지만, 살아 있을 수도 있다는 사실을 알게 되고 킬리언은 기사들에게 비밀리에 알아보도록 명한다. 자신의 어머니와 닮은 금발 때문일까, 아니면 리에타의 삶이 더 이상 비참해지지 않았으면 하는 마음 때문일까. 킬리언은 자꾸만 리에타에게 마음이 쓰이는데…. 목차. 35화 악시아스의 역병 (11) 6. 36화 악시아스의 역병 (12) 33... -
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The Impossible Girl by Lydia Kang
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsTwo hearts. Twice as vulnerable. Manhattan, 1850. Born out of wedlock to a wealthy socialite and a nameless immigrant, Cora Lee can mingle with the rich just as easily as she can slip unnoticed into the slums and graveyards of the city. As the only female resurrectionist in New York, she’s carved out a niche procuring bodies afflicted with the strangest of anomalies...Categorized as:
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Wit'ch Storm by James Clemens
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsElena bears the mark of the wit'ch upon her palm, the crimson stain that testifies to the awesome power of unimaginable wild, seductive, difficult to control. Only a mistress of blood magick can stand against the foul minions and all-corrupting evil of the Dark Lord. But Elena is not yet the mistress of her magick... -
The Earl and The Fairy, Vol. 03 by Mizue Tani, Ayuko
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsLydia can see fairies, but can she tell who the real villain is? Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen. Lydia Carlton is a fairy doctor,one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world... -
The Earl and The Fairy, Vol. 01 by Mizue Tani, Ayuko
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T. Lydia Carlton is a fairy doctor, one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world...Categorized as:
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Whisper the Dead by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCousins Gretchen, Emma, and Penelope are all dealing with what it means to be a Lovegrove. For Gretchen, it means she often feels like her head is going to explode. As a Whisperer, Gretchen constantly hears the whispers of other witches' spells... -
Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) Vol. 1 (Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) #1) by Satsuki Nakamura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTRADING FACES. In the Kingdom of Ei, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts--but only one will be crowned empress. Just when frail and beautiful "court butterfly" Kou Reirin seems poised to marry the crown prince, jealous "court rat" Shu Keigetsu steals her body! Reirin wakes up in the dungeons as the conspirator, and things look dire. . -
Sanctuary for Seers by Kathleen Baldwin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA spy school for girls set amidst Jane Austen’s High Society. Sanctuary for Seers, the long-awaited fifth novel in the Stranje House series, brings you to the exciting conclusion of this bestselling series! In this alternate history, England is crumbling. The war on the continent is going badly. French troops have cornered Wellington in Northern Europe... -
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Vol. 7 (ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は、元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁生活を満喫する (Manga) #7) by Touko Amekawa, Wan☆Hachipisu
Thanks to Rishe’s planning and quick wits, an alliance between Galkhein and Coyolles has been successfully forged! With one crisis averted, Rishe turns her attention to the next—namely, annulling her engagement so she and Arnold can be married...Categorized as:
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To Capture a Beauty: A Snow Queen Retelling by Kimberly Pearl
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAn enchanted mirror in the woods. Maidens going missing. An intriguing farmhand who could easily capture her heart. Lydia knows she isn’t the most beautiful Rolnik sister. She tries not to be bothered by the fact, focusing instead on her sketches and helping on the family herb farm... -
Of Fate and Phantoms by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs Charlie and Lincoln’s lives settle into a harmonious pattern, a new threat arises that could have far reaching effects for the royal family and Lincoln’s parents. When a seer warns the Prince of Wales that his life is in danger, only Charlie and Lincoln take her seriously... -
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The King’s Beast, Vol. 3 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRangetsu hasn’t given up on vengeance, but nothing about the imperial palace is simple. Now that she knows and trusts Prince Tenyou, she has come to see that her most important duty is to keep him alive for the sake of all Ajin—even at the cost of her own life! -
Punished by Kira Saito
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDown in New Orleans, Arelia Larue’s once ordinary life has quickly transformed into something truly extraordinary. As her ability to communicate and work with Les Mysteries (spirits) grows, so does her attraction for Darkwood’s secretive owner Lucus LaPlante. However, Arelia soon discovers that Darkwood’s shiny and seemingly extravagant exterior holds secrets that may put her very soul at risk... -
The Cecelia and Kate Novels: Sorcery & Cecelia, The Grand Tour, and The Mislaid Magician by Patricia C. Wrede
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCourageous cousins are forced to do battle with magical foes in this series, collected here in a single volume. In Sorcery & Cecelia, cousins Kate and Cecelia have been inseparable since childhood. But in 1817, as they approach adulthood, their families force them to spend a summer apart... -
The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhat if the ordinary things in life suddenly…disappeared? Aila Quinn’s mother, Juliet, has always been a mystery: vibrant yet guarded, she keeps her secrets beyond Aila’s reach. When Juliet dies, Aila and her younger brother Miles are sent to live in Sterling, a rural town far from home--and the place where Juliet grew up. Sterling is a place with mysteries of its own... -
악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 1 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun 1] (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #1) by Gyeoeul Gwon
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 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. ”. 근데 왜 자꾸 선을 그을수록 호감도가 오르는 거야? ! -
The King's Beast, Vol. 10 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAjin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants—status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim...
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