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The Academy by C.J. Daly
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKate Connelly should be careful what she wishes for. Just seventeen, she already feels like she’s suffocating. Since her mother’s death, her father’s basically checked out, so she’s stuck raising her brothers by herself out in the New Mexico scrub. All Kate wants is a little distraction from the same-ole, same-ole that is her life... -
I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 1 by ATAKA, Sou Inaida
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending!Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She’s surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 8 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA RIVAL APPEARS!Katarina and her friends mount a daring rescue mission to save Keith from the clutches of dark magic users, but in the end, they’re still expected back at school, where graduation is just around the corner. Having dodged every doom flag, Katarina is tempted to let her guard down—but she never expected the appearance of a new rival, Marcia... -
Kiss Him, Not Me Vol. 11 by Junko
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's Kae, coming to you from a crazy situation! After running into my childhood friend, Mistuboshi, at a voice actor event, I was excited to introduce him to everyone. But something wasn't right about Mitsuboshi, and now he's tricked me and separated me from the group! .. -
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Penalty Box by Kris Butler
I loved two things above all others: hockey and Reese. Becoming Reese’s guardian hadn’t been in my plans, but I couldn’t turn my sibling away when they needed me. I never anticipated how difficult juggling hockey and raising a teenager would be. Being a woman in a male-dominated sport meant I spent the majority of my time proving I could measure up... -
Claimed by Night by Elena Lawson
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTrapped on an island, Liana’s life has been a boring montage of skipping stones and listening to lectures, waiting for her mother to die. Now the wait is over. The Queen of the Night Court has been assassinated, and the ship has arrived to ferry Liana back to her birthplace and claim her throne. But not everyone at Court wants Liana to rule... -
Phoenix by Autumn Reed, Julia Clarke
Rated: 3.66 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe Stardust Series follows the story of Haley Jones and six dangerously appealing guys—Liam, Knox, Ethan, Chase, Theo, and Jackson. All Haley Jones wants for her eighteenth birthday is answers. Thanks to an overprotective dad and a secluded existence in the Sierra Nevada wilderness, Haley has never experienced a typical life... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 15 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsA drug known as “nadai” has spread throughout the Water Tribe territory, so Yona and Riri, the daughter of the Water Tribe chief, are determined to end this drug crisis...Categorized as:
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When To Fear The Living by B.L. Brunnemer
Hi, I’m Alexis Delaney. I’m your average 17-year-old girl. Except I can see the dead. And talk to the dead and help them move on. So..okay, I’m not your average 17-year-old girl. Right now, the Veil is shut off, and the Way is closed. Which means the dead can’t move on, so, they are camping out on my lawn...Categorized as:
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When the Dead Come Home by B.L. Brunnemer
I’m Lexie Delaney, and I’m a necromancer. Which means, I can see the dead, talk to them, affect them. Not as fun as it sounds. Especially since the Veil closed and the dead have been stuck here. Things in town are getting tense. School is starting, and I’m already tired of our plan to keep our relationships quiet. Bodies keep showing up and no one has a clue as to why... -
When The Dead Have It Easy by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Alexis, Lexie to most everyone. And I’m a Necromancer. It’s not as much fun as it sounds but that’s not the problem this time. I haven’t seen anyone but Miles in the last month since New Orleans. Talking on the phone? Yeah. Well, except for Zeke. A few text messages was all I’ve gotten. Until now. We’re going on the guys’ yearly climbing and camping trip... -
When Evil Comes To Play by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Alexis, though everyone calls me Lexie. I’m a Necromancer. I see the dead, talk to them, and help them move on. Well, I used to. Now, with the Veil closed, I’m the only way for a soul to cross over. It’s wearing me out, and according to my doctor, it’s going to killing me. I don’t know how to tell the guys... -
Pain by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Willa Knight: The saviour of both worlds, or the destruction of everything? Sometimes history lies, and the tales of Minatsol and Topia are no different. Since the birth of Topia, Staviti has woven a web of deceit around the truth of Creation, striving only to maintain his power while destroying anything that gets in his way... -
Premonition by Amy A. Bartol
The USA Today Bestselling Premonition Series is now available in a single volume. In this mesmerizing adventure, steeped in drama and fraught with heartbreak and humor, 17-year-old college freshman Evie Claremont is plagued by nightmarish premonitions of destruction. Discovering she’s not entirely human, fellow student Reed Wellington is torn between killing her and protecting her... -
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Persuasion by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Willa Knight: Dweller? Bad-ass? Notorious pet to five magical beings? In Blesswood, there are rules, and someone is trying to teach her how to follow them. The only problem is Willa. Which shouldn’t be anything new, since she has been a problem since birth—something her pseudo-sister Emmy would agree on. So it definitely shouldn’t be new … but it is... -
Iniquity by Amy A. Bartol
I gasp as my body curls toward Brennus like a flower to the sun, for the pleasure of it. He holds me close to him. His nose grazes the length of my neck. He breathes me in. I feel the roar and rush of my heartbeat. I’m his toy; his energy streams into me. He winds the invisible key in my back and the euphoria ratchets and coils inside of me: tick...tick...tick.. -
Seduction by Jaymin Eve, Jane Washington
Willa Knight: Dweller? Sol? Accidental evolutionary hiccup? Willa has never been a particularly useful dweller: she isn’t very good at chores, she isn’t very good at worshipping, she isn’t very good at not having opinions, and she isn’t very good with rules—but none of that matters anymore. The rules are changing... -
The Veil Diaries: Behind The Veil by B.L. Brunnemer
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 23 ratings***This is not a story!*** Over the last three years, our facebook group has grown immensely. As the group has grown, we've celebrated with voting for different Point of View scenes; scenes that were never shown in the books or scenes that were from another character's perspective. All P.O... -
Whispers From The Dead by B.L. Brunnemer
Hi, I’m Alexis Delaney. I’m your average 17-year-old girl. Except I can see the dead. And talk to the dead and help them move on. So… okay, I’m not your average 17-year-old girl. The Veil is still shut. Which means the dead can’t move on, not on their own. Through my Link to the Veil, I’ve been able to start helping souls to cross. The Veil is changing, healing. Like I am... -
Warden by Montana Ash
Max is a Warden, a sacred being burdened with the task of ensuring nature continues to thrive. Wardens are revered and to be afforded the respect of their stations at all times for they are passive beings, in constant danger from dark forces. Every warden has their own paladins, ancient knights born to protect, obey and serve... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 4 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
This is a clever retelling of the "Alice in Wonderland" tale - manga-style! Sadness looms over Alice after Ace shows how life is treated in Wonderland. To cheer her up, Boris takes Alice to the amusement park, but when she comes home, Julius asks her if she wants to leave the clock tower... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 5 by Hoshino Soumei, QuinRose
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe NEW YORK TIMES bestselling manga continues!As the big ball approaches, everyone has an opinion on whether Alice should attend or not, and, more importantly, what kind of dress she should wear. But when Alice hears Blood's going to be there as well, she changes her mind about spending time with Wonderland's nest... -
A Portrait of Pain by Jane Washington
“I had to understand that grief would be a constant in my life, and that it would be different every time it returned to me: the same face hidden beneath a brand new hat. I needed to say goodbye to this chapter of my life, to the grief that had clawed at me, to the threat that had stalked me through the shadows …” Seraph Black’s entire world has changed... -
SSS: Year Two by Avery Song
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen being different leads to the best years of your life. Powerful witch Silver Spell Solange always dreamed of getting into S.S.S School When she finally achieved it, she couldn't have been happier... -
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Dark Arts and a Daiquiri by Annette Marie
When I found myself facing down the scariest black-magic felon in the city, practically daring him to abduct me, I had to wonder exactly how I ended up here.It all started when I accidentally landed a job as a bartender--but not at a bar. At a guild, populated by mages, sorcerers, alchemists, witches, and psychics... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 3 by QuinRose
Alice is kidnapped and brought to the strange world of Wonderland, where a war is waging between the Queen of Hearts and the Hatter gang syndicate, and Alice must find her way home while escaping their wrath... -
Hidden in Smoke by Harper Wylde, Quinn Arthurs
My nightmares have started closing in. Now I’m just trying to survive them. When my past comes back to haunt me, I find myself relying on the men I’ve come to care so much about. With their help, and the help of my best friend, I’m trying to navigate the threats—old and new. When I’m summoned to go before the Council, I have no idea what to expect... -
Prophecies by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThere are three things I’ve learned in my time at Darkblood—I mean Darkhen Academy: Always make sure a demon is dead before walking away from the body. All magic comes with a price. Nothing stays buried for long—not secrets, not feelings and definitely not dark lords. Just when I thought my struggles with Luxora were finally over, the dark lord decides to rise from the ashes... -
Prophecies by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThere are three things I've learned in my time at Darkblood-I mean Darkhen Academy: Always make sure a demon is dead before walking away from the body.All magic comes with a price.Nothing stays buried for long-not secrets, not feelings and definitely not dark lords.Just when I thought my struggles with Luxora were finally over, the dark lord decides to rise from the ashes... -
When the Dead Come A Knockin' by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Alexis Delaney, and I’m your average 17-year-old girl. Except I’m a Necromancer. Which means I can see the dead, talk to them and help them move on. Well, I used to be able to. Someone as sealed the Veil. Now the dead are stuck here. And with the extra energy floating around town, the ghosts are getting stronger...Categorized as:
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