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Tricksters by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsSixteen is a rebellious age for most young people, and Aly is no exception. With her mother, the lady knight Alanna, forever being summoned to some crisis or other, and the young men of Tortall little more than diversions, Aly is bored and restless... -
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Pandora Hearts, Volume 24 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 24 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.. -
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![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 2 by Whale, Milcha]()
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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![The Thief's Daughter by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Thief's Daughter by Jeff Wheeler
A Wall Street Journal bestseller. The second book in the million-copy bestselling Kingfountain series from Jeff Wheeler. Owen Kiskaddon first came to the court of the formidable King Severn as a prisoner, winning favor with the stormy monarch by masquerading as a boy truly blessed by the Fountain...Categorized as:
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![Pandora Hearts, Volume 9 by Jun Mochizuki]()
Pandora Hearts, Volume 9 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 28 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... -
![Pandora Hearts, Volume 6 by Jun Mochizuki]()
Pandora Hearts, Volume 6 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 31 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... -
![Mark of the Fool 2 by J.M. Clarke]()
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... -
![Island of Graves by Lisa McMann]()
Island of Graves by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 33 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... -
![Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab]()
Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences... -
![Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 7 by Whale, Whale]()
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... -
![Gakuen Alice, Vol. 02 by Tachibana Higuchi]()
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... -
![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 5 by Sumpul, Alphatart]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 5 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“AND NOW, BECAUSE OF LOVE, I’M GOING TO LOSE EVERYTHING.”Things are coming to a head between the empress, the emperor, and his mistress. Rashta’s secret has been found out, Navier must scramble to save her brother from banishment, and with all the pieces in place, Sovieshu finally readies his opening gambit...Categorized as:
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![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart, Herelee]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart, Herelee
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"I WONDER WHAT IT WOULD FEEL LIKE IF THERE WAS SOEONE WHO COULDN'T THINK STRAIGHT BECAUSE OF ME."Secrets and schemes are swirling around the palace...and when people are playing with fire, someone's bound to get burned...Categorized as:
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![Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey]()
Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTogether for the first time in a single volume, The Complete Arrows Trilogy is the adventure that launched Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey’s expansive fantasy realm beloved by generations of readers. Talia, once a runaway, is Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining... -
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![Mark of the Fool 3 by J.M. Clarke]()
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... -
![Island of Legends by Lisa McMann]()
Island of Legends by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsUncover adventure and dangerous secrets in book four of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.As Alex grows more confident in his role as the mage of Artime, he expands his skills and brings his first creature to life with results that are both painful and wonderful... -
![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 4 by Sumpul, Alphatart]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 4 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“YOU NEED TO BECOME THE EMPRESS, MISS RASHTA.”Sovieshu’s lover, his mistress, and the future mother of his child―Rashta’s got it all…on the surface, that is. What she really wants is to be able to keep herself and the baby safe on her own, regardless of whether she has the favor of the emperor. The largest obstacle standing in her way? Navier, or so she believes...Categorized as:
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![Vampire Knight, Vol. 13 by Matsuri Hino]()
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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![The Lost City of Ithos by John Bierce]()
The Lost City of Ithos by John Bierce
Half a millennium ago, Kanderon Crux and her allies banished the city of Imperial Ithos from the world of Anastis, in a desperate attempt to defeat the Ithonian Empire. Her dread weapon, the Exile Splinter, even erased the memory of its location from the universe. Now it's returning, bringing the Exile Splinter back with it...Categorized as:
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![A Crystal of Time by Soman Chainani]()
A Crystal of Time by Soman Chainani
In this fifth instalment in Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling fantasy series, The School for Good and Evil, Sophie, Agatha, and their friends must find a way to overthrow the sinister evil that twists lies into the truth and seeks to rewrite their story.A false king has claimed the throne of Camelot, sentenced Tedros to death, and forced Sophie to be his queen... -
![The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Marianna Mayer]()
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... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 29 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... -
![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura]()
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... -
![Vampire Knight, Vol. 15 by Matsuri Hino]()
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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![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 06 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 06 by Clamp
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBE CAREFUL WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN!Syaoran, Sakura, and their companions travel to Ôto, a country where cherry blossoms perfume the days and demons called Oni terrorize the nights. To earn funds, the foursome split up to hunt the wicked creatures. Soon they learn that a new type of Oni has appeared - one that is both mysterious and beautiful.. -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 05 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 05 by Clamp
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTHE END OF A FAIRY TALEFollowing the trail of the stolen children of Spirit Town, Sakura is captured at the forbidden castle, where she encounters the golden-haired ghost! Syaoran and his friends - the sociable magician Fai D. Flowright, the master swordsman Kurogane, and the odd creature Mokona - must now penetrate the ancient stronghold in order to rescue Sakura and the missing children... -
![Inuyasha, Volume 07 by Rumiko Takahashi]()
Inuyasha, Volume 07 by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsKagome’s friends each face difficult challenges as Naraku intensifies his efforts to gain complete control of the shards of the Shikon Jewel. Kohaku struggles to free himself from Naraku’s grip, but doing so means facing up to the terrible deeds of his past...Categorized as:
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![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 09 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 09 by Clamp
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIN THE GOD'S HANDSFive friends continue their desperate search for Princess Sakura's memories, which have been scattered across parallel worlds in the form of magically potent feathers... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 03 by CLAMP]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 03 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsCAN PURE DETERMINATION DEFEAT A MASTER MAGICIAN?Sakura is awake, but she remembers almost nothing–certainly not Syaoran, who has sacrificed everything to help her... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 02 by CLAMP]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 02 by CLAMP
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA WORLD OF MODERN MECHA AND MAGICSyaoran, Fai, Kurogane, and Mokona venture to the Hanshin Republic to find one of the missing pieces of Sakura's memory, transformed into magically powerful feathers. There, Syaoran meets his "Kudan": a fierce wolf-spirit whose fiery power mirrors Syaoran's personal strength... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 10 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 10 by Clamp
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTIME WILL TELLThe godlike being Ashura-ô has killed the equally skilled and mighty rival, Yasha-ô. But now Ashura-ô seems depressed. What this means to the country of Shura, none can tell...not even the five friends on a desperate journey through dimensions to find the memories of Princess Sakura - memories in the form of immensely powerful feathers... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 07 by Clamp
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 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... -
![Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura]()
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... -
![Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle Vol. 4 by CLAMP]()
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... -
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![The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima]()
The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsTimes are hard in the mountain city of Fellsmarch. Reformed thief Han Alister will do almost anything to eke out a living for his family. The only thing of value he has is something he can't sell—the thick silver cuffs he's worn since birth. They're clearly magicked—as he grows, they grow, and he's never been able to get them off... -
![Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Vol. 05 by Clamp]()
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... -
![Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews]()
Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratings-Killien, the unyielding clan chief who’s becoming increasingly volatile.-Sora, the suspicious ranger who sees more than she should.-A swarm of frost goblins that devour with tooth and claw.The list of people and things that could get Will killed keeps growing... -
![Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 6 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino]()
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... -
![Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 2 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino]()
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 2 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
The 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... -
![Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 08 by Clamp]()
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 08 by Clamp
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsINTO THE MOUTH OF THE BEASTPrincess Sakura's memories are scattered across multiple dimensions - and now she and Syaoran are part of an unlikely group of friends traveling from world to world to find them. Unfortunately the memories have been transformed into immensely powerful magical feathers, and those who possess them are seldom willing to give them up without a fight... -
![Deadly Little Voices by Laurie Faria Stolarz]()
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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![Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca]()
Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca
Lady "Poppy" Pyppenia is guarded by the Sleepless Knight Cyrenic, but becomes endangered when an assassin threatens her life in the new king's reign. As Poppy and Cyrenic try to discover who wants her dead, they must navigate the dangerous waters of life at court, and of their growing feelings for one another. Collects issues 1-6...Categorized as:
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![Vampire Knight, Vol. 12 by Matsuri Hino]()
Vampire Knight, Vol. 12 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 32 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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![Siege of Shadows by J.A. Andrews]()
Siege of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan Sini keep her past from destroying everyone’s future? Sini has finally found a family with the Keepers. After escaping from a childhood on the street and years of slavery, Sini’s new life as a Keeper should be idyllic. But she can’t shake the feeling she just doesn’t belong. Not only because she’s the first female Keeper in centuries. Her magic is too different to be useful... -
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![The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 1 by Nakaba Suzuki]()
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 1 by Nakaba Suzuki
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhen they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth—the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights—too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom... -
![Seeds of Glory and Ruin by Melanie Cellier]()
Seeds of Glory and Ruin by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsCadence and her sister possess the seeds of glory and ruin—or so their father always insisted. Cadence never understood what he meant until Airlie’s seed of power is activated, turning her into the most powerful mage in generations. Despite knowing it must mean her own dormant seed is much more malevolent, Cadence is swept away to the distant Mage’s Guild in her sister’s wake... -
![Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard]()
Bee Sting Cake by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 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... -
![The Queen's Alpha Series Box Set #1-3 by W.J. May]()
The Queen's Alpha Series Box Set #1-3 by W.J. May
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author, W.J. May brings her international bestselling series together in a box set limited edition collection! The Queen's Alpha brings you deeper into the world of shifters, fae, and magic.The Queen's Alpha Box Set Books #1-3ETERNAL - Book 1She will fight for what is hers.When the king is murdered, Katerina, his only daughter, must flee for her life... -
![Vampire Knight, Vol. 16 by Matsuri Hino]()
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... -
![Traitor's Masque by Kenley Davidson]()
Traitor's Masque by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA Retelling of CinderellaShe has one job—attend a masqued ball and dance with a handsome prince.What could possibly go wrong?Everything, that’s what.After years of submitting to her stepmother’s unreasonable demands, Trystan finally has a chance to be free. The promise of a new life, in exchange for her help. Simple, right? After all, the old woman has only asked for one night...
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