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Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 18 by AidaIro, Philip Christie
After being ripped apart by the severance between this world and the next, Nene and Hanako-kun are finally reunited. That being said, it’s not exactly a happy reunion. With their emotions running high over the seemingly intractable problem of her nearly depleted lifespan, they’re all too quick to give in to anger. Meanwhile, as the Minamoto brothers have a spat of their own, No...Categorized as:
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Maze Witch by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMy name is Pamela, and I am the most powerful witch the world has ever seen. Only my magic is completely bound away from me, rendering me next to useless. I’m about to face a witch who makes me look like a child fighting a seasoned general in battle. A witch whose strength lies within the dead, and whose magic I unleashed during my part of destroying the world... -
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The Morganville Vampires, Volume 3 by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsWith the arrival of the evil master vampire Bishop, the small college town of Morganville, Texas, has dissolved into chaos. Now together in one volume, the fifth and sixth books of the Morganville Vampires series show that defeating Bishop is a task that's going to take some serious skill. .. . LORD OF MISRULE. In Morganville, violent black clouds promise a storm of devastating proportions...Categorized as:
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Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 19 by AidaIro, Philip Christie
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThanks to the manipulations of those in the broadcast room, Nene and Sumire find themselves trapped once more in No. 6’s boundary. While Hanako-kun isn’t there to help them escape this time, they aren’t alone―No. 6 himself is there as well! Sumire is thrilled to be reunited with her beloved after so many years, and with No... -
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Maximum Ride, Vol. 7 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsFang's blog has brought ITEX and their cruel research to the world's attention, and his readers take a stand at the facility where Max and the girls are being held, shutting the organization down... -
Maximum Ride, Vol. 3 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsNarrowly surviving their encounter with Erasers in New York City, the flock is following up a lead on their pasts in Washington, D. C. But what they find waiting for them is. .. a home? ! How will the flock adjust to a real school - one that doesn't involve mad scientists and genetic freaks? -
Maximum Ride, Vol. 6 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThe time has come for Max and her winged "Flock" to face their ultimate enemy and discover their original purpose: to defeat the takeover of "Re-evolution," a sinister experiment to re-engineer a select population into a scientifically superior master race. .. and to terminate the rest... -
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 20 by AidaIro, Alethea Nibley
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsNow that the gang has escaped from No. 6’s boundary, Kou has found renewed resolve to become an exorcist like his big brother... -
Maximum Ride, Vol. 8 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsJoining a scientific expedition gives Max and the flock a perfect opportunity to distance themselves from the heated debate over their future, but frostbite isn’t the only danger in the Antarctic! A powerful figure in the underworld has promised the super-human kids to the highest bidder-and he has the robotic army to ensure the goods are delivered! -
Maximum Ride, Vol. 5 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsEscaping ITEX in Florida, the Flock head west, with Max more burdened than ever by the knowledge that she's meant to save the world. But while their leader is keen to stay on the path leading to her destiny, Fang and the others are more interested in settling down and letting the chips fall where they may... -
The Morganville Vampires, Volume 2 by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsDuring the day, Morganville is just a small college town in the heart of Texas. But after dark, students like Claire Danvers know that studying can take a backseat to staying alive. Now together in one bloodthirsty volume, the second two books of the Morganville Vampires series show why underestimating a vampire can be deadly. .. . MIDNIGHT ALLEY... -
The Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCritically acclaimed and universally beloved, the Lumatere Chronicles - consisting of Finnikin of the Rock, Froi of the Exiles, and Quintana of Charyn - is now available in its entirety in this e-book collection! Discover the fantasy trilogy that reviewers have called "thrilling, romantic, and utterly unforgettable" and that School Library Journal recommended for "fans of the intricate fantasies...Categorized as:
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Everfound by Neal Shusterman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhile Mary lies in a glass coffin aboard a ghost train heading west, her minions are awaiting her re-awakening by bringing lots of new souls into Everlost to serve her. Meanwhile Jackin’ Jill has met Jix, a fur-jacker—a skin jacker who can take over the bodies of animals, most notably jaguars. Jix serves a Mayan god who collects Everlost coins, and has his own agenda... -
Maximum Ride, Vol. 2 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsHaving recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to New York City to pursue a lead regarding their true identities. But where the flock goes, erasers are sure to follow! Even more troubling, though, is the voice that's begun whispering in Max's head. Is it really her destiny to save the world?Categorized as:
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The Unbound by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsEach body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Last summer, Mackenzie Bishop, a Keeper tasked with stopping violent Histories from escaping the Archive, almost lost her life to one. Now, as she starts her junior year at Hyde School, she’s struggling to get her life back... -
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 66 ratingsThe Rise of Nine is the next thrilling instalment in the gripping Lorien Legacies series by Pittacus Lore. 'Number Four is a hero for this generation' Michael Bay, director of Transformers. ***. Until I met John Smith, Number Four, I'd been on the run alone, hiding and fighting to stay alive. Together we are much more powerful... -
Broken Star by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe forgot their love. She remembers every betrayal. But they’re bound by magic—and a prophecy that could destroy them both. Sapphire Hayes never planned to fall for Prince Riven Draevor of the Winter Court. Not after he gave up his love for her. Not after he made her beg to survive. Not after the god of love struck her with a cursed arrow that turned heartbreak into agony... -
Everwild by Neal Shusterman
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsEverlost, the limbo land of dead children, is at war. Nick the “Chocolate Ogre” wants to help the children of Everlost reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Mary Hightower, self-proclaimed queen of lost children and dangerous fanatic, is determined to keep Everlost’s children trapped within its limbo for all eternity... -
Circus by Cameron Jace
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLadies and gentlemen, boys and girls. .. There is a loose rabbit with a ticking bomb in the streets of the London. Come closer, you won'd believe your eyes. .. Alice & the Pillar follow a set of clues, meticulously weaved by the most mysterious Wonderland Monster of all. Here is the Maddest Show on Earth . .. The Circus! Where Alice's most unexpected secret will be revealed... -
Bloody Kiss, Vol. 02 by Kazuko Furumiya
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsKiyo is a struggling student who strives to become a laywer and clear her father's name. When she inherits a mansion from her late grandmother, Kiyo thinks she's finally hit a streak of good luck. But she soon finds out that the mansion is already inhabited by a couple of vampires, including the handsome Kuroboshi, who seems to have his eyes set on Kiyo for his new vampire bride. .. -
Time Lock by Micah Caida
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe stunning conclusion of USA Today bestseller Micah Caida's epic Red Moon Trilogy. His duty. Her destiny. Their last hope. The highly anticipated final journey in the Red Moon trilogy is here. Every minute counts—literally—as Rayen races against impossible odds to deliver a one-of-a-kind computer to the sphere, but she’s locked up in Albuquerque... -
Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, Volume III by Ellen Schreiber
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsRaven's romance with her dreamy vampire boyfriend, Alexander, has been complicated once again by Alexander's menacing half-vamp cousin. Now that Claude and his fearless gang have been tricked out of the blood-filled vials that can turn them into full vampires, Claude will stop at nothing to find the real vials. Raven's family and friends could be in danger... -
Marked by Sophie Davis
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratings*Note: this book was previously titled as Unforgettable*. When Talia and Erik leave Washington after UNITED's attack on TOXIC, they have no idea that the war has just begun. The Talented are about to lose their citizenry, their status, their entire lives. With the Creation drug wreaking havoc on Erik, the couple relocates to Eden - an island community of Talented refugees from around the globe...Categorized as:
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Time Return by Micah Caida
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRayen, Gabby, and Tony face their own problems at the institute. Chaos erupts in the sphere. Time is everyone’s enemy. Stranded in Gabby and Tony’s world, Rayen suspects the institute hides a dark secret connected to the future. She promised to return to the sphere and find a way to save the teens before they all die...Categorized as:
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To Steal the Sun: A Retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGwen has discovered both the love she once lost and her courage. But her greatest challenge still lies before her. She has chosen to fight for her people and that means standing against the mountain queen and all the fears of her childhood. Charlotte is ready to risk everything to save her husband and reverse the consequences of her mistakes... -
Queen's Quality, Vol. 4 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWill this Queen with mind-control powers incite good or evil? Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of “Sweepers,” people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits... -
The Return of the Dragon Queen by Farah Oomerbhoy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe epic conclusion of The Avalonia Chronicles is here . . . War is on the horizon. Queen Morgana’s power grows every day, aided by her army and unseen dark forces. Illiador and Eldoren have fallen completely under her reign. There is no one who can stand against her now—except one... -
Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 6: Shuro by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHell hath no fury like a heavenly maiden. Horror, Comedy, and Romance Made in Heaven. Yuu Watase , the immensely popular writer/artist of the shôjo (girl's) fantasy smash Fushigi Yû The Mysterious Play , has turned her creativity and wry sense of humor to the horror genre with her anime/manga hit Celestial Legend... -
Queen's Quality, Vol. 3 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFumi finds out that she has both a White Queen and a Black Queen inside of her, and she must train her mind and body in order to become the true Queen. Kyutaro vows to protect Fumi, but will he be able to do anything when other gatekeepers go after her power? -
Angel Sanctuary, Vol. 9 by Kaori Yuki
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSetsuna's body is dead on Earth, and the two women who love him will do anything to bring it back to life. Kurai, the last Princess of Gehenna, agrees to marry Lucifer in return for a potion to revive Setsuna. She enters the deepest bowels of Hell, where she soon gets lost... -
Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 12: Tôya by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHell hath no fury like a heavenly maiden. Horror, Comedy, and Romance Made in Heaven. Yuu Watase , the immensely popular writer/artist of the shôjo (girl's) fantasy smash Fushigi Yû The Mysterious Play , has turned her creativity and wry sense of humor to the horror genre with her anime/manga hit Celestial Legend... -
Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 14: Hagoromo by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsOn Aya MIkage's 16th birthday, what she thought was a normal celebration turns into a real-nightmare when her own family attempts to kikk her and imprisons her twin brother Aki. Aya learns that she possesses the blood of the tannyo(celestial maiden), and has the power to transform her into the mysterious and powerful Ceres... -
Paperglass by A.R. Ivanovich
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAfter narrowly escaping the war-torn outside world with her life, Katelyn Kestrel vows to never again venture beyond the mountains of Haven Valley. But just as Katelyn begins to prepare for life after high school—a normal life with no warring princes, no dangerous magical abilities, and no handsome, duty-bound soldiers—the outside world comes crashing into her reality once again...Categorized as:
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The Athena Alliance by Eva Pohler
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe never thought her wedding day would be like this. When Zeus invites Therese and Thanatos to a party on Mount Olympus in their honor, they and the other gods who have formed the Athena Alliance are immediately suspicious of a trap. They fear Zeus has learned of their desire to free Metis and Cybele and to stand up for all the women he has wronged...Categorized as:
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Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 13: Ten'nyo by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHell hath no fury like a heavenly maiden. Horror, Comedy, and Romance Made in Heaven. Yuu Watase , the immensely popular writer/artist of the shôjo (girl's) fantasy smash Fushigi Yû The Mysterious Play , has turned her creativity and wry sense of humor to the horror genre with her anime/manga hit Celestial Legend... -
Hell Spawn by J.C. Diem
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the apocalypse fast approaching, Lexi now knows who her nemesis is, but he isn't going to be easy to defeat. She and the Shifter Squad must find a way to halt the stone golems and their minions as well as the hordes of zombies and hell spawn that will soon overwhelm the country. They won’t be alone during the battles ahead...Categorized as:
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The Lost Children Trilogy: Complete Series by Krista Street
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis box set includes all THREE books in the Lost Children Trilogy by USA TODAY bestselling author Krista Street that reviewers have called, "the perfect mix of romance, mystery, action, and fantasy! " After waking up in an alleyway without a whisper of a memory, Lena begins an arduous journey west following an irresistible instinct...Categorized as:
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The Reaper's Son: A Love Story About Two Lost Souls by A.L. Brody
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom popular BookTok author A. L. Brody, The Reaper's Son is a heart-wrenching and unforgettable paranormal romance perfect for fans of Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End, Gayle Forman's If I Stay, and Neil Shusterman's Scythe. Do not make friends. Do not develop emotional attachments. Do not interfere in the balance between life and death. You have one to reap...Categorized as:
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Souls & Salvation by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe final battle is here. Trapped in the dreaded angel tower, Liv attempts to infiltrate the enemy from within, but not falling for the angel by her side is proving to be the most difficult part. When she receives an ominous warning about an impending attack, Declan makes a decision which threatens their already precarious relationship... -
Heaven's Leader by Marie Bellmere
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsArabella thought life would be simple—or at least simpler—once she learned how to use her powers as matriarch of the Heavens Clan. Instead she’s leading the front lines in a fight against a world-consuming entity doing things it’s not supposed to, while desperately trying to piece together a true alliance between clans more interested in increasing their personal power than saving the world...Categorized as:
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Vampire Matriarch by J.C. Diem
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOn a quest to hunt down her mother, Lexi underestimates just how powerful the vampirism in her system has become. Intent on murder, she is instead drawn in by false promises and sweet lies. Katrina rules her nest through intimidation and fear, but she possesses a talent that no other undead creature has ever had before. This makes her far harder to kill than Lexi had anticipated... -
Queen's Quality, Vol. 6 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWill this Queen with mind-control powers incite good or evil? Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of “Sweepers,” people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits... -
Illusions by Aprilynne Pike
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 43 ratings"I don't do patrols, I don't go hunting, I just stick close to you. You live your life, I'll keep you safe," Tamani said, sweeping a lock of hair from her face. "Or die trying. ". Laurel hasn't seen Tamani since she begged him to let her go last year. Though her heart still aches, Laurel is confident that David was the right choice... -
Shadow Mirror by Richie Tankersley Cusick
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUnsettling. There's no better word to describe Miranda Barnes's ability to hear the cries of the dead, feel the wind move her hair when they run by, and - dare she look into a mirror - see the reflection of a ghostly woman behind her. There's only one person to turn to for support: Etienne. As sexy as he is mysterious, Miranda can't help but be drawn to him. He believes her; he wants to help her... -
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Exposing ELE by Rebecca Gober, Courtney Nuckels
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"I honestly wish I could believe that things will end perfectly, with one big bright happy ending. But these last few days have taught me that life isn't made up of shiny moments. Life is hard; it's gritty. One day you are filled with joy and the next, you are crawling through the muddy trenches with no inkling of when you might be able to climb your way back up again... -
Hades's Promise by Eva Pohler
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTherese never expected to find herself in Circe's battlefield again, and this time she fights for things more important than her life. Before Therese and Thanatos can come to terms with the uncertain future of their unborn twins, Poseidon is attacked and both his wife and trident are stolen... -
Exiled by Sophie Davis, Tanya Eby
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKenly Baker is alone. TOXIC has been defeated. Her friends from the McDonough School for the Talented are scattered to the wind. Even Kenly’s only living family member cannot hide the scared teenager from those who wish to contain her. Because Kenly is one of the Created. For her, it’s a future worse than death. She travels across the Atlantic Ocean, to the slums of London...Categorized as:
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Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 2: Yûhi by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAya and her twin brother Aki thought they were going to a celebration of their sixteenth birthday at their grandfather's home, but the funeral-like atmosphere tips them off that something's not right... -
Kieli, Volume 1: The Dead Sleep in the Wilderness (Kieli Novels (キーリ ライトノベル) #1) by Yukako Kabei
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKieli is a reclusive girl isolated by her ability to see ghosts. Her only friend is her "roommate," Becca, the precocious spirit of a former student still residing in Kieli's dorm. Everything in Kieli's life changes suddenly when the girls meet the handsome but distant Harvey who, like Kieli, can see ghosts... -
The Fire Sisters by A.G. Henley
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFennel and Peree are finally together and safe from the Scourge in the protected village of Koolkuna, but on the day of their partnering ceremony, the village children are stolen away. The pair join a search party led by rival Kaiya, the one person who stands a chance of finding the children thanks to her mysterious past...
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