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Given, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Kizu
Love of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to each other—always brings them back together again... -
Given, Vol. 3 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again... -
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My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 9 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn this warmhearted romantic comedy, a mistaken identity leads to a blossoming romance between two boys. Aoki has a crush on Hashimoto, the girl in the seat next to him in class. But he despairs when he borrows her eraser and sees she’s written the name of another boy—Ida—on it... -
Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again... -
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Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura, Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTHE SPRINGTIME OF YOUTH. Hikaru and Rihito are two high school boys in love. Things are going well for the couple and Hikaru is starting to daydream about a future together post-graduation. Rihito, however, is a bit more reticent, causing the two boys to fight. Will they make up and forge a way forward, or will they become nothing more than former classmates? -
Given, Vol. 4 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to each other—always brings them back together again... -
Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTHE SPRINGTIME OF YOUTH. Hikaru and Rihito are two high school boys in love. Things are going well for the couple and Hikaru is starting to daydream about a future together post-graduation. Rihito, however, is a bit more reticent, causing the two boys to fight. Will they make up and forge a way forward, or will they become nothing more than former classmates? -
Junjo Romantica, Volume 04 by Shungiku Nakamura
A heartfelt Boys' Love manga that follows the passionate affair between a novelist and his student.Categorized as:
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Marriage Is Murder by Aimee Nicole Walker
Spring is in full bloom, love is in the air, and Cupid has taken deadly aim in Savannah. Newly engaged, Royce Locke and Sawyer Key are ready to set the date and charge full-steam ahead into their happily ever after, but homicides and unresolved conflicts keep getting in their way... -
Restart After Growing Hungry by Cocomi
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe touching Boys' Love romance that inspired a live-action film! (The sequel book to Restart After Coming Back Home. ). Hot-headed Kozuka Mitsuomi left his home in the country to try to lead a sophisticated life in Tokyo. Unfortunately, at age 25, he returns home in disgrace, having been fired from his job... -
Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsNow that Given has an offer to record their debut album, each of the band’s members must decide whether to get serious about trying to go pro. Though Ritsuka doesn’t have a single doubt in his mind, Mafuyu isn’t ready to commit... -
Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura, 中村明日美子
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSHELTER FROM THE COLD. Though Rihito’s always been a loner, lately he’s grown close to his classmate, Hikaru. The two of them have even fallen in love and tentatively started dating. But when Rihito’s mother ends up in the hospital, the stress of it all becomes too much for him. Hikaru wants to be there for Rihito, but can Rihito learn to open his heart and rely on another person? -
Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSHELTER FROM THE COLD. Though Rihito’s always been a loner, lately he’s grown close to his classmate, Hikaru. The two of them have even fallen in love and tentatively started dating. But when Rihito’s mother ends up in the hospital, the stress of it all becomes too much for him. Hikaru wants to be there for Rihito, but can Rihito learn to open his heart and rely on another person? -
Guide on How to Fail at Online Dating by Jiang Zi Bei, 酱子贝
The cousin that Jing Huan has been closest to since he was a child was labelled as “the other woman” in a certain popular online game: only after devoting herself did she know that the other party was a jerk with a girlfriend. After several days of being bullied online by people in the game, his cousin went abroad in a fit of anger and sorrow... -
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The Haircut by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce again we spend some time with 25-year-old Charlie and 26-year-old Nick. .. plus Daisy! -
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 1 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #1) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
Glasgow Boys by Margaret McDonald
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA striking debut exploring the power of identity, community and the Scottish working class. This coming-of-age story is an incisive look at young masculinity and the way even the most fraught childhood is not without hope. Neither Finlay or Banjo can remember the last time they had a hug. Against all odds, 18-year-old Finlay has begun his nursing degree at Glasgow University... -
Fence #10 by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad
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The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 2 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #2) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 4 by Okura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAs Hiroki comes home from school every day with new tales of friend Daigo's feats, Tomoko wonders about the future of her eldest's schoolboy crush... -
Love Stage!!, Vol. 2 by Eiki Eiki, Taishi Zaou
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIzumi Sena is an average guy born into a family of famous celebrities. A college student and total otaku, he works hard every day with the goal of someday becoming a manga creator. But right now, he’s somehow found himself stuck doing a commercial with popular actor Ryoma Ichijo. To make matters worse, Ryoma makes the situation even more awkward by professing his undying love... -
I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 3 by Okura
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA doting mother and her two beloved sons, one of whom she thinks is probably gay, go about their daily lives in this hilarious and heartwarming LGBTQIA+-friendly family comedy! The warm and loving Aoyama house continues to run like clockwork... -
Fence #11 by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIt all comes down to this—the final match that will determine who makes the team, and who gets left behind. -
Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 2 by Mone Sorai
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSuper serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married. As they travel from country to country, the different people, cultures and cuisine they encounter begin to bring them closer together... -
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Fake Slackers: Vol. 1 by Mu Gua Huang
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAfter class placements were decided, the school’s two infamous ‘problem youth’ not only shared the same class, but the same desk. They’re clearly good at studies, but pretend to be slackers. Fakers from head to toe who just keep walking farther down the path of their performance. Hear on the grapevine about the two big brothers who always fight over the last place in class... -
I Hear the Sunspot: Four Seasons Volume 1 by Yuki Fumino
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKohei Sugihara, college student with hearing loss, and Taichi Sagawa, his ever-optimistic former classmate, met in a chance encounter that ignited an undeniable spark that would eventually blossom into love. Now it’s spring and as Kohei nears graduation, his search for a job begins. Meanwhile, Taichi finds himself in charge of someone new at work... -
Snowflake Kisses by Jordon Greene
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter an eventful fall term, Skylar and Jacob are finally together and getting ready to spend their first holiday together. It′s an extra special holiday for Skylar though. It′s his first Christmas with the Grays as part of a real family, and he′s both nervous and excited... -
Flower Shop by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA little story set in an alternate universe about how one man asked out a kind florist. .. -
Boyband Crush by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA little crossover mini-comic between Heartstopper and I Was Born For This. -
Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 5 by Mone Sorai
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSuper serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married. As they travel from country to country, the different people, cultures and cuisine they encounter begin to bring them closer together... -
Fake Slackers [伪学渣装] by 木瓜黄, Mu Gua Huang
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter class placements were decided, the school’s two infamous ‘problem youth’ not only shared the same class, but the same desk. They’re clearly good at studies, but pretend to be slackers. Fakers from head to toe who just keep walking farther down the path of their performance. Hear on the grapevine about the two big brothers who always fight over the last place in class... -
Given, Vol. 7 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again... -
Fake, Volume 02 by Sanami Matoh
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsRyo and Dee, two of New York City's finest, are called in to investigate the activities of some two-bit street punk. The operation goes south rather quickly when Dee is kidnapped and Ryo must put all of his skill and training to the test to get his partner back in one piece. Their partnership is on the line as electrified emotions raise feelings between the two guys that are hard to ignore. -
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セブンデイズ Friday → Sunday by Venio Tachibana, 橘紅緒
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 29 ratings高校三年の篠 弓弦は、月曜日の一番最初に告白してきた相手と必ずつきあい、週末に必ず別れると噂の後輩、芹生冬至と一週間限定の恋人としてつきあっている。月曜日 つきあうことになって、火曜日 意識して、水曜日 近づいて、木曜日 恋を自覚して──! 残されたのは三日間!! 一緒にいることが当たり前になったふたりだけど…. -
Manly Appetites: Minegishi Loves Otsu, Vol. 2 by Mito
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA delicious Boys’ Love manga series about how opposites attract--which inspired the anime shorts on YouTube! Minegishi is a handsome, friendly salaryman rising through the ranks at work. He does have one insatiable desire at the office: he loves to feed his grumpy co-worker, Otsu... -
Sasaki and Miyano Official Comic Anthology by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere’s never a dull moment when the life of a boys’ love fanboy turns into one! From encounters with cats to bookstore trips and every sweet moment in between, enjoy this anthology featuring stories exploring Sasaki’s and Miyano’s relationship together―including three original stories by series creator, Shou Harusono!Categorized as:
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Hirano and Kagiura by Kotoko Hachijo, Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBasketball players. Bad boys who aren’t really bad boys. Roommates. Senpai-kouhai BL romance. It all started when Kagiura moved into the school dorms with what seemed to be a bad boy upperclassman. But after he’s left in the tender care of his mother-hen of a roommate, Hirano, it’s too much to ask for Kagiura not to fall in love. . -
Koláčky a spiklenci by Theo Addair
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHurá, prázdniny! Daniel a Kit se už nemůžou dočkat, až spolu stráví léto. Dani zrovna odmaturoval a s Obrtínským gymnáziem i nepříjemnými spolužáky se může jednou provždy rozloučit. Kit má naopak spoustu učení před sebou. Daniel je pro něj ale obrovskou motivací. Pokud se bude dost snažit, může školu dokončit dřív a vyrazit za Danielem na univerzitu... -
GABRIEL TRILOGY by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen an old acquaintance from Gabe’s past shows up to collect on an unpaid debt, Gabe is wise enough to the ways of his old world to understand the dangers of refusing to pay up... -
The Ethics Of Infatuation Dynamics by Lauren James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNick and Charlie face some confusion and a little jealousy when Charlie has a celebrity crush. A heartstopper mini comic. -
Fake Slackers: Vol. 2 by Mu Gua Huang
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The Case-Book of Holloway Holmes (The Adventures of Holloway Holmes) by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven great detectives have their off days. The Case-Book of Holloway Holmes is a collection of short stories from The Adventures of Holloway Holmes. In “The Adventure of the First Day” Jack and Holmes settle in at their new school. This story is set before The Strangest Forms. In “The Adventure of the New Friend” Jack and Holmes discover the highs and lows of friendship...Categorized as:
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The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge by Matthew Hubbard
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA queer coming-of-age debut about three teenage boys in small town Alabama who set out to get revenge on their ex-boyfriends and end up starting a student rebellion. Ezra Hayes has always felt like a background character compared to BFFs Lucas and Finley. He would do anything to be seen as a romantic lead, even if it means keeping a secret summer boyfriend, Presley... -
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Run Wild: Sa Ye (Novel) Vol. 1 (Run Wild: Sa Ye (Novel) #1) by Wu Zhe
In this novel series originally released in Chinese—and which inspired a number of multimedia adaptations—two disaffected young men stuck in a run-down city discover that everything changes once they find each other. Unwanted by his adoptive parents, Jiang Cheng leaves home to live in a cold, gray city with his deadbeat dad whose only talent is feeding a gambling addiction... -
My Summer Of You: Vol. 3: The Summer With You: The Sequel (君は夏のなか (Kimi wa natsu no naka) #3) by Nagisa Furuya
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsChiharu and Wataru captivated readers' hearts in Nagisa Furuya's English-language BL debut, My Summer of You... -
Manly Appetites: Minegishi Loves Otsu, Vol. 3 by Mito
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLOVE, SWEET LOVE. Otsu likes Minegishi and Minegishi likes Otsu, but their relationship still needs some time in the oven. Just as Otsu is trying to figure out what he should do about the ring dilemma, he spots Minegishi with a girl! Just what does this mean for their budding relationship? Find out in the touching final volume of Manly Appetites! FINAL VOLUME. -
Boy Queen by George Lester
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLife's a drag until you try . . . Robin Cooper’s life is falling apart. While his friends prepare to head off to university, Robin is looking at a pile of rejection letters from drama schools up and down the country, and facing a future without the people he loves the most. Everything seems like it’s ending, and Robin is scrabbling to find his feet... -
Fence #8 by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad
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Fake, Volume 03 by Sanami Matoh
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsRyo and Dee are on the hunt for a serial killer who murders women who look like prostitutes. They're aided by FBI agent Diana Spacey, a brilliant investigator who is an old friend of Berkeley's. Soon, she is caught in the serial killer's web, and it's up to Berkeley and the gang to save her. In the second act of the story, Ryo's childhood is explored...
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