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Pandora Hearts, Volume 24 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSomeone once said that all they would find there was darkness that swallowed everything whole. But that never meant that light was nowhere to be found--They finally arrive at an answer to the question of how to save their world. It is the product of many months, even years. Cruel yet kind, it is a simple formula. Now, led on by the cogs of destiny, it spells the end of but one story.. -
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 2 by Whale, Milcha
As the new fiancée of Duke Noah Wynknight, Raeliana McMillan appears to be living the dream. In truth, her life is anything but—she must constantly contend with Noah’s antics and while fending off the envious aggression of Vivian Shamal...Categorized as:
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Agents of the Crown - The Complete Series #1-5 by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn a far away kingdom, an immensely powerful soul is trapped in a jewel called a dragon tear. Whoever holds it has access to great magical power, but, as in all times and places, power is seductive and dangerous. And, as with all trapped souls, this one wants to escape... -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 9 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe incuse on Oz Vessalius’s chest ticks onward, but the young heir to one of the four great dukedoms directs his gaze back, seeking the facts behind a centuries-old tragedy... -
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Island of Graves by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAlex and Aaron Stowe are at a crossroads.Everything Aaron has worked so hard to build in Quill has crumbled. Fallen from the height of power and influence and left for dead in a foreign place, Aaron has lost everything, and now he must humbly beg for food from those who saved his life... -
Pandora Hearts, Volume 6 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThough Oz’s sudden appearance in the midst of Pandora wreaks havoc, the initially chilly reception to the prison-breaker runs more than warm when Jack Vessalius, hero of the tragedy of Sablier and the man from Alice’s memories, manifests in Oz’s body... -
Island of Fire by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe fate of Artimé is at stake—and an unlikely alliance could redeem it.The magical world of Artimé is gone. The Unwanteds have no food, no water, and no hope. And everyone is looking to Alex Stowe for answers... -
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... -
Island of Shipwrecks by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAlex and his friends from Artimé are stranded on a newly discovered island after barely surviving a storm that destroys their ship. And it turns out they’re not alone…Back in Quill, Aaron’s power base grows as he aligns himself with an unlikely ally... -
Vampire Knight, Vol. 13 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsYuki is attacked by another pureblood outside a graveyard for meddling in the ways of the vampire society. Injured, she returns home to Kaname, who shares with her his past memories and the truth behind the Kuran family...Categorized as:
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Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSYAORAN OVERMATCHED?!Young Syaoran and his friends are on a quest to retrieve the magically potent feather-shaped shards of Princess Sakura’s memory. The search has led them to the country of Ôto, a world with the romantic feel of Japan in the early 1900s. However, another dimension traveler has shown up as well–the immensely powerful Seishirô, who first trained Syaoran... -
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Marianna Mayer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFor generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes.Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music... -
Vampire Knight, Vol. 15 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWith Kaname missing, Yuki must now step in as acting head of her clan to maintain the fragile peace between the human and vampire societies. Will she be able to regain the trust of the vampire aristocrats, much less Aido?Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for T+ audiences...Categorized as:
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The Defiant Heir by Melissa Caruso
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAcross the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, they must call a rare gathering of all seventeen lords to decide a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this Conclave might be her only chance to stifle the growing flames of war, and she is ready to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction...Categorized as:
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Dragon Fury by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs the greatest army ever assembled in the seven islands flies to the land of the dragons, everyone’s mind is haunted by the same thought: Thisbe Stowe betrayed them all. Thisbe struggles to regain the trust of her brother Aaron and the people of Artimé after one crucial mistake forces her to abandon her intricate plan against the Revinir... -
Vampire Knight, Vol. 12 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIt's been one year since Yuki left Cross Academy with Kaname, and tonight is her first vampire soirée as a pureblood...Categorized as:
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Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle Vol. 4 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA FAIRYTALE TURNED NIGHTMARE!Young Syaoran embarks on a worlds-spanning adventure to restore the memory of the most important person in his life, the princess Sakura– even though he knows that she’ll never remember her love for him... -
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Vol. 05 by Clamp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLegacies and FuturesSakura finally has a date with her darling Syaoran! She's working hard to make the perfect picnic lunch for him, but on the big day, a strange messages arrives, calling Sakura away to her great-grandfather's home... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 6 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLibrarian's Note: This volume was cancelled due to Tokyopop closing its North American manga operations.Librarian's Note #2: This series was republished in its entirety in June 2012 by Yen Press, in three omnibus editions.A clever retelling of the Alice in Wonderland tale - manga-style! Sadness looms over Alice after Ace shows how life is treated in Wonderland...Categorized as:
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Dragon Slayers by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Revinir is getting desperate.Following her dramatic abduction of Fifer and Thisbe, the dragon woman traps the twins in an isolated, crumbling palace and surrounds them with four killer dragons in an attempt to coerce them to join her side... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 2 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe hilarious —and dangerous— tale of Alice's adventures in the wonderful wonderland continues!As Alice grows accustomed to life in Wonderland, she begins to understand the inner workings of this mysterious world. Everyone desires to get close to her, and Alice's life lights up with little moments of happiness. But she soon discovers the truth behind all the bliss... and wasted lives... -
Dragon Bones by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTen years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artimé in the second novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwanteds, which Kirkus Reviews called “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.”The Artiméans have suffered some devastating blows... -
Deadly Little Voices by Laurie Faria Stolarz
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHigh school junior Camelia thought her powers of psychometry only gave her the ability to sense the future through touch. But now she’s started to hear voices. Mean voices. Berating her, telling her how ugly she is, and that she’d be better off dead...Categorized as:
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Vampire Knight, Vol. 16 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Night Class is back in session, but Yuki finds herself quickly becoming second fiddle to Sara Shirabuki. With Kaname gone, Yuki is now desperate for blood, so Zero offers her his own... -
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A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the darkness grows, so must the light…Branded as enemies of the fae kingdom, Serena and her friends are on the run from the witch queen, Morgan. They reach sanctuary, only to discover shocking secrets that separate them.Serena’s newfound destiny takes her to a land plagued by endless war. To survive there, she is forced to bloody her sword, escape an evil king, and confront a god... -
The Farseekers by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsA Children's Book Council of Australia Honor Book In this powerful sequel to Obernewtyn , young Elspeth Gordie-possessed of extraordinary mental powers-has united with others Misfits for refuge on the remote mountain keep of Obernewtyn. Yet the threat from the totalitarian Council to their safety is ever present... -
Eye of the Labyrinth by Jennifer Fallon
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSince the Age of Shadows ended, the people of Ranadon have lived under the merciless heat of two suns and the tyranny of Antonov, the Lion of Senet. Consumed by his lust for power and his unshakable belief in the capricious, almighty Goddess, Antonov's rule is absolute. Only one man has the intelligence and will to break that hold... a man who could be King... -
Vampire Knight, Vol. 14 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe Vampire Hunter Society has imprisoned Aido in order to interrogate him about Kaname’s connection to Sara Shirabuki. Meanwhile, Yuki wants a fresh start with Kaname, but circumstances arise that may force them apart...Categorized as:
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Flight of the Dragon by Jasmine Walt
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen Zara and Lessie first laid eyes on each other, neither dragon nor rider had any idea of the trials they would have to face together. Now, after several kidnapping and murder attempts, the pair have been transported to a secret location, where they must finish their training under the enigmatic and frustrating Lord Tavarian... -
Fireblood by Elly Blake
All hail the Fire Queen.Against all odds, Ruby has defeated the villainous Frost King and melted his throne of ice. But the bloodthirsty Minax that was trapped inside is now haunting her kingdom and everyone she loves...Categorized as:
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DarkSkull Hall by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll she wanted was to be a princess….… instead she was born with magic.Could one girl be enough to save them all?Soon after her sixteenth birthday, Lady Alyx Egalion’s world is shattered when she learns that she is the daughter of a mage and must leave the boy she loves to travel to the distant DarkSkull Hall and learn her magic. -
The Fallen Witch by Emma V.R. Noyes
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBOOK 2 IN THE CAPTIVATING SUNKEN CITY TRILOGYAmare Bellamy never meant to get married. She had a simple plan: rescue the Captain, rendezvous with the crew, and escape the Sunken City. But when her father bumps up the wedding without notice, she has no choice but to comply—that is, until Lukas shows up...Categorized as:
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Of Fate and Phantoms by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 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... -
Shift by Jeri Smith-Ready
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAura’s life is anything but easy. Her boyfriend, Logan, died, and his slides between ghost and shade have left her reeling. Aura knows he needs her now more than ever. She loves Logan, but she can’t deny her connection with the totally supportive, totally gorgeous Zachary. And she’s not sure that she wants to...Categorized as:
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Wandering Star by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. Orphaned, disgraced, and stripped of her title, Rho is ready to live life quietly, as an aid worker in the Cancrian refugee camp on House Capricorn...Categorized as:
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Wandering Star by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. Orphaned, disgraced, and stripped of her title, Rho is ready to live life quietly, as an aid worker in the Cancrian refugee camp on House Capricorn...Categorized as:
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Nil Unlocked by Lynne Matson
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsOn the island of Nil, the rules are set. You have exactly 365 days to escape—or you die. Rives is now the undisputed Leader of Nil City, but keeping the City united is tougher than ever.Raiders have grown bolder, supplies are dwindling, and non-human inhabitants have taken a turn toward the deadly... -
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 10 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAsahi continues to fight against the god of darkness and his minions, and the water dragon god lends her the totality of his power...Categorized as:
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Vampire Knight, Vol. 19 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe #1 hit series from Shojo Beat—a tale of vampire romanceCross Academy is attended by two groups of the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their dorm, they cross paths with the Night Class on their way to school...Categorized as:
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The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAsahi returns to the present day, and though her reunion with her family is joyful, she misses Subaru and the water dragon god in the other world...Categorized as:
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The Sending by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIt came to me then, like a chilly draught from an unseen gap, that I had always known in my deepest heart that it would be like this, a slipping away from a life full of people I had come to love, in a place I had helped to shape, in a land I had helped to free... -
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... -
Shadowstone Academy, Book 1: Broken Trinity: A Young Adult Urban Fantasy Academy Novel by Barbara Hartzler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI'm back at the school I hate after my sister just took down the biggest, baddest secret society. At least I only have two secret societies to deal with now, and my sister close enough to begin my training.There's only one problem. The most popular guy in school has finally noticed me, but so has the biggest bully I’ve ever met... -
Spirit Bound: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHow do you define yourself? Power. Success. Blood. Death. Obsession. Pain. Loss. Failure. Monster. Darkness. Bitter darkness. However, darkness cannot reside where light exists. Light is beauty. Light is rebirth. Light can restore hope, but only if you let the light in. (Book 5 in the DPOV series)Rated: Fiction T - English - Romance/Drama - Rose H., Dimitri B...Categorized as:
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Map of Fates by Maggie Hall
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsTwo weeks. That’s how long it took for Avery West’s ordinary life to change forever: In two weeks, she discovered she was heiress to a powerful secret society known as the Circle, learned her mother was taken hostage by the Circle’s enemies, and fell for a boy she’s not allowed to love, just as she found out another was her unwelcome destiny...Categorized as:
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Fiancée of the Wizard, Vol. 4 (Volume 4) (Mahoutsukai no Konyakusha (Manga) #4) by Masaki Kazuka
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWILL LOVE BE ENOUGH TO OVERCOME THIS FINAL BATTLE...?Despite being a newlywed, things are far from rosy and carefree for Filimena, as she’s continually plagued by dark nightmares of the person she used to be in her previous life. And no matter how powerful Egiedeyrus is, even he’s struggling to break the curse…and time is running out... -
Such Wicked Intent by Kenneth Oppel
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDevotion turns deadly in this second Gothic thriller from Printz Honor–winner Kenneth Oppel that is “every bit as thrilling and engaging” (VOYA) as This Dark Endeavor.When does obsession become madness? Tragedy has forced sixteen-year-old Victor Frankenstein to swear off alchemy forever. He burns the Dark Library...Categorized as:
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Agent of the Crown by Melissa McShane
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTelaine North Hunter, Princess of Tremontane, is beautiful, spoiled, flirtatious, and the center of fashionable society throughout Tremontane.She’s also a spy.As an agent of the Crown, Telaine uses her high society connections to gather information for her uncle, King Jeffrey... -
Unlocked by Casey L. Bond
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen he washed up on her shore, everything changed... Princess Raya of Paruth lived alone on a deserted island in a towering lighthouse, forgotten by time. With only a loyal albatross as a friend, she had little hope or joy in her life until he washed up on her shore in the middle of a raging winter storm...Categorized as:
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The Dead and Buried by Kim Harrington
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA haunted house, a buried mystery, and a very angry ghost make this one unforgettable thriller. Jade loves the house she's just moved into with her family. She doesn't even mind being the new girl at the high school: It's a fresh start, and there's that one guy with the dreamy blue eyes. . . . But then things begin happening. Strange, otherworldly things...Categorized as:
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