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Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 4 by Natsuki Takaya
Tohru Honda's cheerful optimism acts as a balm to many in the Sohma family, who are no strangers to darker emotions. With Tohru in the mix, the household passes its days in relative harmony, even having Kisa over for a "sleepover" and some good old fun...Categorized as:
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![Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 11 by AidaIro]()
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 11 by AidaIro
At long last, Hanako-kun reveals his plan to save Nene from her inevitable, swiftly approaching death. But even knowing his intentions, Nene is determined to return to reality—and to do that, she’ll need the help of School Mystery No. 4, Mei Shijima... -
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![Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 12 by AidaIro]()
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 12 by AidaIro
Shijima-san is willing to help Nene and her friends escape from the painting, but they don’t have much time to reach the distant exit before they’re trapped inside for good. To make matters worse, Hanako-kun is pulling out all the stops to keep them from leaving... -
![Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 13 by AidaIro]()
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 13 by AidaIro
Nene and Akane are rescued from the clutches of a horde of supernaturals by School Mystery No. 6.. -
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![Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 0 by AidaIro]()
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 0 by AidaIro
The origin of AidaIro’s masterpiece! Toilet-bound Hanako-kun was originally published as a self-contained short series, and you can read those three chapters here along with AidaIro’s debut work, “My Dear Living Dead... -
![MeruPuri, Vol. 1 by Matsuri Hino]()
MeruPuri, Vol. 1 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 45 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... -
![Chibi Vampire: The Novel, Volume 1 by Tohru Kai, Yuna Kagesaki]()
Chibi Vampire: The Novel, Volume 1 by Tohru Kai, Yuna Kagesaki
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsKarin Maaka bites throat like a proper vampire, but where others of her kind need hot red blood, she has too much of it! Every month, she's compelled to inject blood into her victims the way a snake injects venom. And her handsome classmate Kenta Usui makes her feel like she's going to spurt blood like a geyser... -
![Ranma ½, Vol. 1 by Rumiko Takahashi]()
Ranma ½, Vol. 1 by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 51 ratingsRanma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! An accidental dunk in a cursed spring changes boy Ranma into a young girl, every time he is splashed with cold water... -
![Ranma ½, Vol. 1 by Rumiko Takahashi]()
Ranma ½, Vol. 1 by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsRanma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! An accidental dunk in a cursed spring changes boy Ranma into a young girl, every time he is splashed with cold water... -
![I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson]()
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
At first, Jude and her twin brother Noah, are inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while daredevil Jude wears red-red lipstick, cliff-dives, and does all the talking for both of them. Years later, they are barely speaking. Something has happened to change the twins in different yet equally devastating ways.. -
![Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 3 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka]()
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 3 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi wasn’t the only orphan her grandfather Shiro took in. Before she went to live with him, he rescued the spider demons Akatsuki and Suzuran and put them to work as unpaid servants! Now Aoi is questioning everything she thought she knew about her upbringing... -
![Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 4 by Mika Yamamori]()
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 4 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsSummer vacation arrives with Fumi’s heart still in turmoil... -
![Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 4 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka]()
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 4 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi is finally ready to open her restaurant on the grounds of the Tenjin-ya inn, but not everyone is as excited about it as she is. Some of the chefs of the main restaurant are doing everything they can to destroy her business before it even has a chance to start! Aoi is determined to keep going, but her detractors are deadly serious about stopping her... -
![Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews]()
Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Clover’s life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when she’s framed for necromancy by Princess Camellia. She and the princess both know she’s not a dark magic user, but little good that does Clover when Camellia disappears... -
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![Romantic Killer, Vol. 2 by Wataru Momose]()
Romantic Killer, Vol. 2 by Wataru Momose
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHigh schooler Anzu Hoshino has a great life. Every day she plays video games, pigs out on snacks, and pets her beloved cat. But this blissful existence is turned into a confusing mess when a magical creature transports her to an altered reality bereft of her favorite things... -
![The Ghost of You and Me by Kelly Oram]()
The Ghost of You and Me by Kelly Oram
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHow do you tell someone who hates you and blames you for the death of his best friend that you miss him? From the bestselling teen and young adult author of Cinder & Ella comes a new heart-wrenching romance sure to bring all the feels. The tragic death of Spencer Schott unravels the lives of the two people he loved most—his girlfriend, Bailey, and his best friend, Wes... -
![Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott]()
Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott
From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl comes a fresh and inventive sapphic romantic comedy that’s “a gem of a book” (Booklist, starred review) “perfect for fans of Outlander and Bridgerton” (Kirkus Reviews).What if you found a once-in-a-lifetime love…just not in your lifetime? Audrey Cameron has lost her spark... -
![Romantic Killer, Vol. 3 by Wataru Momose]()
Romantic Killer, Vol. 3 by Wataru Momose
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHigh schooler Anzu Hoshino has a great life. Every day she plays video games, pigs out on snacks, and pets her beloved cat. But this blissful existence is turned into a confusing mess when a magical creature transports her to an altered reality bereft of her favorite things... -
![Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, Vol. 06 by Miki Yoshikawa, 吉河美希]()
Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, Vol. 06 by Miki Yoshikawa, 吉河美希
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsClass troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realises they have switched bodies - and that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone with only a kiss! Plus, it turns out he's not the only kid at school with a few magic tricks up his sleeve... -
![Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches Vol. 5 by Miki Yoshikawa, 吉河美希]()
Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches Vol. 5 by Miki Yoshikawa, 吉河美希
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA HOT DATE: There's going to be a fire in the old school building and it's up to Yamada to stop it! Guided by Sarushima's precognition ability, Yamada and the gang set out to alter the future... -
![The Avant-Guards, Vol. 2 by Carly Usdin]()
The Avant-Guards, Vol. 2 by Carly Usdin
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they’ll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team - on the court and, most importantly, off the court... -
![Romantic Killer, Vol. 1 by Wataru Momose]()
Romantic Killer, Vol. 1 by Wataru Momose
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAnzu must play along in this altered reality before she can return to her normal life, so she begrudgingly makes friends with Tsukasa Kazuki... -
![Daily Report About My Witch Senpai, Vol. 2 by Maka Mochida]()
Daily Report About My Witch Senpai, Vol. 2 by Maka Mochida
Meek office woman Shizuka is a one in a thousand rarity—she’s a witch! Despite her uniqueness, she wonders if she’s more oddity than miracle when her powers attract criticism from peers and superiors alike. However, one friendly face stands out among the antagonism. Coworker Misono has never been anything other than accepting, even when Shizuka couldn’t return his feelings... -
![Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks]()
Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStorytelling team Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous’s first Grand Slam Romance is a queer, full-color graphic novel that’s equal parts romance, softball, and drama, where the balls are fast, the smooches are spicy, and the girls . . . magical.Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season... -
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![Into You by Jay Northcote]()
Into You by Jay Northcote
What do you do when the body you wake up in isn’t yours? Olly and Scott promised to be best friends forever. They grew up on the same street, went to the same school, and did everything together. But one hot summer night, teenage experimentation caused hurt feelings and confusion, and their friendship was destroyed... -
![Opal (Jewels Cafe) by Candace Wondrak]()
Opal (Jewels Cafe) by Candace Wondrak
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne spelled pumpkin spice latte. Three handsome but unfriendly neighbors. A town where the unexplained might just be magical… When Opal moves to the town of Silver Springs, the last thing she expects is to be greeted by three ridiculously attractive men as her neighbors. Unfortunately, they’re kind of jerks... -
![A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares by Krystal Sutherland]()
A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares by Krystal Sutherland
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsEver since Esther Solar’s grandfather met Death, her entire family has been doomed to suffer one great fear in their lifetime—a fear that will eventually lead each and every one of them to their graves. Take Esther’s father, for instance: He’s an agoraphobe who hasn’t left the basement in six years... -
![It's All In My Head by Kristen James]()
It's All In My Head by Kristen James
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAvery Waldorf wakes up from a concussion to find a voice inside her head—an adventurous male voice belonging to Marcus, who doesn’t know where he came from, but has an opinion on everything about her life. She just wants to work on her screenplay, go to her writing classes and flirt with the guy of her dreams, Nash, who is finally noticing her... -
![Always Isn't Forever by J.C. Cervantes, Jennifer Cervantes]()
Always Isn't Forever by J.C. Cervantes, Jennifer Cervantes
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author J.C. Cervantes comes a sparkling, unforgettable YA romance, perfect for fans of You've Reached Sam.Best friends and soul mates since they were kids, Hart Augusto and Ruby Armenta were poised to take on senior year together when Hart tragically drowns in a boating accident...Categorized as:
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![The Avant-Guards Vol. 2 (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #2) by Carly Usdin, Noah Hayes]()
The Avant-Guards Vol. 2 (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #2) by Carly Usdin, Noah Hayes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they’ll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team - on the court and, most importantly, off the court... -
![This is Not a Horror Movie by Sara Dobie Bauer]()
This is Not a Horror Movie by Sara Dobie Bauer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEmory Jones loves two things: horror movies and Connor Nichols.For the past four years, Emory, Connor, and their families have vacationed side by side on Longboat Key, Florida. Eighteen-year-old Emory has pined for his neighbor from behind the covers of Stephen King books, but college boy Connor has never noticed him. Probably because Emory looks like Jack Skellington with good hair... -
![The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K. Garrity]()
The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K. Garrity
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA graphic novel about a teenager who is swept up in a strange new universe governed by the rules of Gothic romances and must save it from an all-consuming evil in order to return home.One dark and stormy night, Haley sees a stranger drowning in the river. Since her greatest passion is Gothic romance novels, she knows her moment has come... -
![Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell]()
Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsRainbow Rowell has won fans all over the world by writing about love and life in a way that feels true.In her first collection, she gives us nine beautifully crafted love stories. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater. Best friends debate the merits of high school dances. A prince romances a troll. A girl romances an imaginary boy. And Simon Snow himself returns for a holiday adventure...Categorized as:
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![Recipe for Magic by Agatha Bird]()
Recipe for Magic by Agatha Bird
Connor Roth is a fire mage who’s going places. He's powerful, popular, and he has a plan. But his plan for fame and glory is disrupted when the Oracle sticks him with Landyn Glendower for Senior Trial. This is an act unprecedented in their school's history. Landyn is a water mage, and everyone knows mages with opposing elements can’t work magic together... -
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![Tempest by C.L. Stone]()
Tempest by C.L. Stone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKayli Winchester is on the run. Chased out of the hospital when Alice returns with a warning that she'll be coming for Kayli soon. Emergency protocol is initiated. Axel, Raven, Corey, Brandon, and Marc are preparing to run themselves. They need to separate from the Academy to protect everyone from the danger... -
![Her Majesty's Dog Vol. 1 by Mick Takeuchi]()
Her Majesty's Dog Vol. 1 by Mick Takeuchi
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAmane’s not like other girls. With her ice queen demeanor and naiveté, she’s become quite the misfit on campus. Even more unusual is her relationship with fellow transfer student Hyoue Inugami, the hottest guy in school... -
![A Wish for Christmas by Courtney Cole]()
A Wish for Christmas by Courtney Cole
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAn unhappily married couple makes a wish on an enchanted snow globe that they had never met, but when they wake up the next day in separate lives, the magic of Christmas helps them to realize that some love is just meant to be.Two weeks ’til Christmas…Noel Blake is not in a great place. After several years of marriage, she and her husband Jonah are quietly drifting apart... -
![Incredible Doom by Matthew Bogart, Jesse Holden]()
Incredible Doom by Matthew Bogart, Jesse Holden
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIt’s the dawn of a new age…the age of the internet.Allison is drowning under the weight of her manipulative stage magician father. When he brings home the family’s first computer, she escapes into a thrilling new world where she meets Samir, a like-minded new online friend who has just agreed to run away from home with her... -
![Think Twice by Sarah Mlynowski]()
Think Twice by Sarah Mlynowski
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhat's worse than having telepathy in high school? Having telepathy in high school, and then losing it. When class 10B got their flu shots and developed the unexpected side effect of telepathy, it seemed like the worse thing ever. But two years later, they've got used to their powers. They've even come to like them...Categorized as:
high-school young adult fantasy contemporary paranormal humor dystopian length-medium -
![Ultra Maniac, Vol. 01 by Wataru Yoshizumi]()
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 01 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 31 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. Or, rather, she's studying to be a witch. And, apparently, she's not doing her homework... -
![Fruits Basket Another, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Takaya, 高屋奈月]()
Fruits Basket Another, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Takaya, 高屋奈月
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSawa Mitoma, a nervous, skittish girl who prefers minimal human interaction, has just started high school, and it's already not going well......until she meets the "it" boys--the "prince-like" Mutsuki and the sharp-tongued Hajime. But little does she know, they're Sohmas?! It's Fruits Basket.. -
![One Way or Another by Kara McDowell]()
One Way or Another by Kara McDowell
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe average person makes 35,000 decisions every single day. That's about 34,999 too many for Paige Collins, who lives in debilitating fear of making the wrong choice. The simple act of picking an art elective is enough to send her into a spiral of what-ifs... -
![That Wolf-Boy is Mine!, Vol. 1 by Yoko Nogiri]()
That Wolf-Boy is Mine!, Vol. 1 by Yoko Nogiri
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMONSTER MISCHIEF After some traumatic experiences, Komugi Kusunoki transferred from the city to start a new life in rural Hokkaido. But on her first day of school, the school heartthrob Yū Ōgami blurts out, "You smell good!" Despite the hijinks, Komugi tries to adjust to her new school, but it’s not long before she stumbles across Yū dozing off under a tree... -
![The Cardturner: A Novel about a King, a Queen, and a Joker by Louis Sachar]()
The Cardturner: A Novel about a King, a Queen, and a Joker by Louis Sachar
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsFrom Louis Sachar, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Newbery Medal for HOLES, comes the young adult novel THE CARDTURNER, an exploration of the human condition. How are we supposed to be partners? He can’t see the cards and I don’t know the rules! The summer after junior year of high school looks bleak for Alton Richards... -
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![Nicked by M.T. Anderson]()
Nicked by M.T. Anderson
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFrom the award-winning and bestselling author of Feed comes a raucous and slyly funny adult fiction debut, about the quest to steal the mystical bones of a long-dead saintThe year is 1087, and a pox is sweeping through the Italian port city of Bari. When a lowly monk is visited by Saint Nicholas in his dreams, he interprets the vision as a call to action... -
![A Heavy Dose of Allison Tandy by Jeff Bishop]()
A Heavy Dose of Allison Tandy by Jeff Bishop
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsYou’ve Reached Sam meets John Hughes in a funny and heartfelt debut about a boy’s delirious summertime quest with his ex-girlfriend.The summer after senior year should have been a time for Cam to party and hang out with his friends. It should also have been a time for him to win back the love of his life, Allison Tandy, who'd dumped him so brutally the year before... -
![Is This Real Life? by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Leslie Hung]()
Is This Real Life? by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Leslie Hung
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe biggest fashion disaster in comics is back! Fashion blogger Lottie Person just wants to live up to her flawless online persona—but why is real life so much harder?Collects SNOTGIRL... -
![A WIFE IN WAITING by Jessica Steele]()
A WIFE IN WAITING by Jessica Steele
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEverything comes to he who waits…. Josh Fereday, widowed and wary, has decided that she isn't marriage material. But now that her twin sister, Belvia, is happily wedded, Josy must get on with her own life. Dacre Banchereau is offering her an almost perfect solution�a place to stay and a job...Categorized as:
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Promchanted by Morgan Matson
Rated: 3.68 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo modern teens.One classic fairy tale.Absolutely no cell service.Stella Griffin doesn’t believe in fairy tales. Ever since her boyfriend dumped her three weeks before the prom— not ideal timing—she’s convinced every love story is a lie. She’s ready to skip the prom entirely. But she and her best friend, Nisha, have been planning for years to celebrate at Disneyland before the prom . .Categorized as:
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![Heaven Can't Wait by Eli Easton]()
Heaven Can't Wait by Eli Easton
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen Brian Matheson dies at nineteen, his soul is in limbo. He has one chance to redeem himself before he’s thrown into a nasty pit. All Brian has to do is save the life of Kevin Anderson, a boy he and his friends tormented for being gay. Kevin thought he’d finally escaped bullying. But his college roommate, Chuck, and his homophobic pals, prove him wrong...Categorized as:
friends to lovers new adult contemporary paranormal from hate to love m-m fantasy college
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