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Iron Heart by Nina Varela
For too long, Automae have lorded over the kingdom of Rabu, oppressing its human citizens. But the human revolution has risen, and at its heart is Ayla. Once a handmaiden, now a fugitive, Ayla narrowly escaped the palace of Lady Crier, the girl she would’ve killed if she hadn’t fallen in love first... -
![No One Else Could Heal Her by Hiyodori]()
No One Else Could Heal Her by Hiyodori
“I want to see you cry. I want to see you destroyed.”No One Else Could Heal Her (a prequel to the Clem & Wist series) marks the contentious beginning of a lifelong f/f romance. Their slow-burn relationship deepens in a stratified magical academy packed with rules designed to keep them apart. They’re opposites in every way... -
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![The Follower of Flowers by Natalia Hernandez]()
The Follower of Flowers by Natalia Hernandez
As a child, the Name-Bearer had one duty; to receive and deliver the names of the future monarchy from the Flowers of Prophecy. But on the day of the Naming Ceremony, the Flowers refused. They claim another child was born more worthy of the Naming, and the Name-Bearer must find him and bring him to them in order to restore peace to her land... -
![The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor]()
The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor
The New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique returns with another glittering dark fantasy about a deadly mystery that spans worlds and a teenage girl who must risk everything to uncover the truth.Seven years ago, Maeve Abenthy lost her world, her father, even her name... -
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![Sword in the Stars by A.R. Capetta, Cori McCarthy]()
Sword in the Stars by A.R. Capetta, Cori McCarthy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn this epic sequel to Once & Future, Ari and her Rainbow knights must pull off a Holy Grail heist thousands of years in the past -- without destroying their own destinies.Ari Helix may have won her battle against the tyrannical Mercer corporation, but the larger war has just begun... -
![The Avatar's Flames by Benjamin Medrano]()
The Avatar's Flames by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRuethwyn’s life was promising. Talented in magic, the young elven woman didn’t fit in in her hometown, but was scheduled to attend the most renowned academy of magic in the kingdom, and was even building up the courage to confess her love in the hope that it might be returned. That all ended in a dragon’s fire... -
![A Harvest of Ripe Figs by Shira Glassman]()
A Harvest of Ripe Figs by Shira Glassman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEsther of the Singing Hands is Perach's Sweetheart, a young and beautiful musician with a Girl Next Door image. When her violin is stolen after a concert in the capital city, she doesn't expect the queen herself to show up, intent upon solving the mystery.But Queen Shulamit--lesbian, intellectual, and mother of the six month old crown princess--loves to play detective... -
![Otherside Picnic: Volume 6 by Iori Miyazawa]()
Otherside Picnic: Volume 6 by Iori Miyazawa
My name is Sorawo Kamikoshi. I’m just your everyday, plain-as-can-be student attending university in Saitama.One day, some blonde I've never met shows up and tells me I have amnesia. Before I have time to be confused, I'm whisked away to a mysterious facility in a car driven by a member of the yakuza... -
![I'm in Love with the Villainess Vol. 4 by Inori]()
I'm in Love with the Villainess Vol. 4 by Inori
SAVING THE WORLD FOR EACH OTHERRae and Claire may have thwarted the assassination attempt on the pope, but life in the Nur Empire was never going to be easy. Intrigue abounds, from a brewing power struggle between the empress and her daughter, to the ever-present threat of Nur's demon neighbors, to the growing fires of another revolution... -
![Life is Strange: Strings #2 (Life is Strange Comics (Single Issues) #10) by Emma Vieceli]()
Life is Strange: Strings #2 (Life is Strange Comics (Single Issues) #10) by Emma Vieceli
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMax, Chloe and Rachel face a new challenge – with Tristan at its heart!Acclaimed writer Emma Vieceli and artists Claudia Leonardi and Andrea Izzo continue the highly anticipated third arc of the official comic... -
![Muted: Volume 2 by Miranda Mundt]()
Muted: Volume 2 by Miranda Mundt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter unlocking unique magical powers, a young witch must balance familial expectations, personal demons, and new relationships in this stunning second volume of the hit webtoon Muted, featuring exclusive bonus content.One week into her month-long respite from her controlling Aunt Athalie, Camille receives an unsettling call blindsiding her with news of her arranged marriage... -
![The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave]()
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsAfter a storm has killed off all the island's men, two women in a 1600s Norwegian coastal village struggle to survive against both natural forces and the men who have been sent to rid the community of alleged witchcraft.Finnmark, Norway, 1617. Twenty-year-old Maren Bergensdatter stands on the craggy coast, watching the sea break into a sudden and reckless storm... -
![The Ever Cruel Kingdom by Rin Chupeco]()
The Ever Cruel Kingdom by Rin Chupeco
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAfter a treacherous journey and a life-shattering meeting with a twin neither knew they had, Haidee and Odessa expected to emerge from the Great Abyss to a world set right. But though the planet is turning once again, the creatures of the abyss will not rest until they have tasted another goddess’s sacrifice... -
![Seven by Jennifer Diemer]()
Seven by Jennifer Diemer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe strange witch girl Neve has skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and a dark secret. Her father Lexander, an alchemist, harbors an evil obsession, and Catalina, his newest bride, made the grave mistake of becoming his wife... -
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![This Ends in Embers by Kamilah Cole]()
This Ends in Embers by Kamilah Cole
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPerfect for fans of Raybearer and Fourth Wing, this astonishing sequel to the bestselling novel So Let Them Burn doesn't hold back. After all, there are no easy endings in war—especially when sisters are forced to fight on opposite sides. Faron Vincent was once the saint of San Irie. Now, she’s done the unthinkable: betrayed her country... -
![The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski]()
The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski
Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.Nirrim keeps her head down and a dangerous secret close to her chest... -
![Ship of Smoke and Steel by Django Wexler]()
Ship of Smoke and Steel by Django Wexler
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn the lower wards of Kahnzoka, the great port city of the Blessed Empire, eighteen-year-old ward boss Isoka comes to collect when there's money owing... -
![I Will Never Leave You by Kara A. Kennedy]()
I Will Never Leave You by Kara A. Kennedy
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis emotional debut thriller follows a teen girl being haunted by the ghost of her toxic ex-girlfriend, who gives her a chilling ultimatum—help her possess another girl or go down for her murder."A blistering exploration of the ugliest and tenderest parts of love, Kennedy turns the classic ghost story on its head."—Courtney Gould, author of The Dead and the DarkMaya has always belonged to Alana... -
![The Navigator's Touch by Julia Ember]()
The Navigator's Touch by Julia Ember
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter invaders destroyed her village, murdered her family, and took her prisoner, shield-maiden Ragna is hungry for revenge. A trained warrior, she is ready to fight for her home, but with only a mermaid and a crew of disloyal mercenaries to aid her, Ragna knows she needs new allies. Guided by the magical maps on her skin, battling storms and mutiny, Ragna sets sail across the Northern Sea... -
![A Witch's Love at the End of the World, Vol. 2 by Kujira]()
A Witch's Love at the End of the World, Vol. 2 by Kujira
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA witch must empty her heart if she hopes to keep her magic, for to feel love is to be no witch at all...Alice fears her grandmother’s warning from many years ago is coming true... -
![Practical Rules for Cursed Witches by Kayla Cottingham]()
Practical Rules for Cursed Witches by Kayla Cottingham
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of My Dearest Darkest comes a sapphic fantasy adventure about a teen witch who must complete her magical training by breaking a powerful family’s curse. But her own affliction—to never find true love—gets in the way when she falls for the girl she’s trying to save.Magic is in Delilah Bea’s blood... -
![Sheep Princess in Wolf's Clothing Vol. 2 by Mito]()
Sheep Princess in Wolf's Clothing Vol. 2 by Mito
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTHE WOLF WHO CRIED SHEEPAki and Momo have been spending more time together, having even gone on a date outside of the castle. But Momo is always pushing for more, which makes Aki even more flustered than usual... -
![All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages by Anna-Marie McLemore, Natalie C. Parker]()
All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages by Anna-Marie McLemore, Natalie C. Parker
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTake a journey through time and genres and discover a past where queer figures live, love and shape the world around them. Seventeen of the best young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens...Categorized as:
queer dystopian fantasy young adult historical contemporary legends & fairy tales magic -
![The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski]()
The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhere Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.Nirrim keeps her head down and a dangerous secret close to her chest... -
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![A Witch's Love at the End of the World, Vol. 1 by Kujira]()
A Witch's Love at the End of the World, Vol. 1 by Kujira
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a world where magic rules from the shadows, there exists a school for witches. This mysterious academy trains young witches on a path of revenge against those who have used them only as tools... -
![Beauty and the Beast Girl by neji, 寝路]()
Beauty and the Beast Girl by neji, 寝路
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sweet yuri manga about a lonely monster and the girl she loves!A lonely monster, living in seclusion in the forest, wishes she could live amidst humans despite her frightening appearance. Everything changes when she starts getting a visitor--a blind human girl who’s fascinated with her mysterious forest friend... -
![The Witchling's Girl by Helena Coggan]()
The Witchling's Girl by Helena Coggan
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratings'Coggan invites you to be with characters who, for all the magic and wonder of the world she creates, are entirely relatable - women bound by duty and justice, love and fear, trying to find their own paths in a world not of their making. It gave me hope; it made me cry. It's a fantastically good book... -
![Not Your Backup by C.B. Lee]()
Not Your Backup by C.B. Lee
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEmma Robledo has a few more responsibilities that the usual high school senior, but then again, she and her friends have left school to lead a fractured Resistance movement against a corrupt Heroes League of Heroes. Emma is the only member of a supercharged team without powers, she isn't always taken seriously... -
![The Storm Lords by Ravon Silvius]()
The Storm Lords by Ravon Silvius
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe heat took everything from his parents, his voice when the local cure for heatstroke poisoned him, and the trust of his fellow villagers, who branded him a water thief. It would have claimed his life when he was deemed unworthy of precious resources and left in the sun to die, had not a strange man named Kristoff ridden in on the wind and told Rowen he had power... -
![The Afterdark by E. Latimer]()
The Afterdark by E. Latimer
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsQueer horror at a boarding school with a Lovecraftian twist in this new YA novel from E. Latimer, author of the acclaimed The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray.Northcroft is an elite boarding school with a deadly secret... -
![Call Forth a Fox by Markelle Grabo]()
Call Forth a Fox by Markelle Grabo
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe western wood is where Ro’s father built their garden, taught her to forage, and told her tales of the faeries who live there—how to summon them, how to protect herself, and warnings of what they are capable of. Now, her father is gone, the garden has withered, and their family is struggling... -
![Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer]()
Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGripping, romantic, and impossible to put down, this dark and immersive post-apocalyptic debut YA novel is about two teen girls who loved each other before the end of the world — and before one of them became infected with the virus that turned her into a monster.Perfect for fans of Krystal Sutherland, Adam Silvera, and the darkly human side of the HBOMax horror-drama, The Last of Us... -
![The Wicked Remain by Laura Pohl]()
The Wicked Remain by Laura Pohl
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAt Grimrose Académie, the fairy-tale deaths continue. And unless the curse is broken, one of the girls could be next.Nani, Yuki, Ella, and Rory have discovered the truth about the curse that's left a trail of dead bodies at Grimrose. But the four still know nothing of its origins, or how to stop the cycle of doomed fates.Each girl harbors her own secret... -
![Of Ice and Shadows by Audrey Coulthurst]()
Of Ice and Shadows by Audrey Coulthurst
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed YA fantasy Of Fire and Stars! Mare and Denna travel to a new and dangerous kingdom where Denna will be trained to tame her magic by a mysterious queen who is not all she seems. Perfect for fans of Malinda Lo and Kristin Cashore.Princesses Denna and Mare are in love and together at last--only to face a new set of dangers... -
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![This Cursed Crown by Alexandra Overy]()
This Cursed Crown by Alexandra Overy
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAwakening to find herself trapped in a strange tower, Izaveta knows she must find her way back to the Tóurensi palace and claim the throne. But even with an unexpected ally’s help, she worries she might not be able to get news of her survival to her sister and escape this frozen land... -
![A Witch's Love at the End of the World, Vol. 3 by Kujira]()
A Witch's Love at the End of the World, Vol. 3 by Kujira
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsForcefully separated from Alice, Mari learns the truth about a witch’s power—and what it takes to lose it... -
![Of Silver and Shadow by Jennifer Gruenke]()
Of Silver and Shadow by Jennifer Gruenke
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRen Kolins is a silver wielder—a dangerous thing to be in the kingdom of Erdis, where magic has been outlawed for a century. Ren is just trying to survive, sticking to a life of petty thievery, card games, and pit fighting to get by. But when a wealthy rebel leader discovers her secret, he offers her a fortune to join his revolution... -
![Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Mejia]()
Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn edge-of-your-seat fantasy about a girl who will do anything to protect her sister--even if it means striking a dangerous bargain. Dark forces, forgotten magic, and a heart-stopping queer romance make this young adult novel a must-read.A scorned god.A mysterious acolyte.A forgetting drug.A dangerous forest... -
![One Last Breath by Ginny Myers Sain]()
One Last Breath by Ginny Myers Sain
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMount Orange, Florida, is famous for two things. The spectre of Bailey and Celeste's murders cast a permanent darkness over sunny Mount Orange. Tru has always lived in that shadow. Sometimes, it seems like she knows the long-dead Bailey, feels the dead girl in her bones... -
![These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy]()
These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen twin heirs are born in Tourin, their fates are decided at a young age. While Izaveta remained at court to learn the skills she’d need as the future queen, Asya was taken away to train with her aunt, the mysterious Firebird, who ensured magic remained balanced in the realm... -
![Huntress by Malinda Lo]()
Huntress by Malinda Lo
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsNature is out of balance in the human world. The sun hasn't shone in years, and crops are failing. Worse yet, strange and hostile creatures have begun to appear. The people's survival hangs in the balance... -
![The True Queen by Sarah Fine]()
The True Queen by Sarah Fine
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsUsing fire and ice magic, Elli and Ansa must bring their people together to fight a common enemy in this epic conclusion to the Impostor Queen trilogy, which is a perfect fit for “fans of Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen” (School Library Journal).Now that Ansa knows she is the destined queen of Kupari, she is desperate to find a permanent home for her people, the Kriegere, in the Kupari lands... -
![Shatter the Sky by Rebecca Kim Wells]()
Shatter the Sky by Rebecca Kim Wells
Rated: 3.74 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA determined young woman sets out to rescue her kidnapped girlfriend by stealing a dragon from the corrupt emperor in this stunning fantasy debut that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson, Rae Carson, and Rachel Hartman... -
![Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris]()
Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris
Rated: 3.68 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery ten years in the strange little town of Lennon, California, one person is chosen to return from the dead…Wilson Moss entered the town’s top-secret contest in the hopes of resurrecting her ex-best friend Annie LeBlanc, but that doesn’t mean she thought she’d actually win... -
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![The Immeasurable Depth of You by Maria Ingrande Mora]()
The Immeasurable Depth of You by Maria Ingrande Mora
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHow do you face your fears when everything is terrifying?Fifteen-year-old Brynn can’t stop thinking about death. Her intrusive thoughts and severe anxiety leave her feeling helpless—and hopeless... -
![A Spark in the Cinders by Jenny Elder Moke]()
A Spark in the Cinders by Jenny Elder Moke
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHolly Black’s The Cruel Prince meets Jennifer Donnelly's Stepsister in this fairytale reimagining about a kingdom on the brink of ruin, and one wicked stepsister’s journey from side character to heroine of her own quest The story has reached it's happily ever after, the peasant girl has married her prince and become queen, all is well in the kingdom. . -
![Save Yourself! by Bones Leopard]()
Save Yourself! by Bones Leopard
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA magical new graphic novel from the team behind Pandora’s Legacy writer Bones Leopard (Identical) and artists Kelly & Nichole Matthews (Just Beyond), where the Magical Girls aren’t Earth’s champions at all.Aoe, Thel, and Gen, better known as The Lovely Trio, first burst onto the scene five years ago when they saved Earth from a surprise space monster attack... -
![The Fox by Malinda Lo]()
The Fox by Malinda Lo
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"The Fox" is a short story set about two years after the end of HUNTRESS. You may read "The Fox" without reading HUNTRESS if you like, but it will make more sense if you've read the novel first... -
![Fresh Romance, Vol. 1 by Sarah Kuhn, Kate Leth]()
Fresh Romance, Vol. 1 by Sarah Kuhn, Kate Leth
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe critically-acclaimed anthology FRESH ROMANCE is finally available in print! Have you been wondering what the fuss is all about? FRESH ROMANCE is an exciting collection of romance comics from some of comics most talented creators, including Kate Leth, Arielle Jovellanos, Sarah Vaughn, Sarah Winifred Searle, Sarah Kuhn, Marguerite Bennett, and Trungles... -
![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...
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