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Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe
Witness what the gods do after dark in the second volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology from creator Rachel Smythe.Persephone was ready to start a new life when she left the mortal realm for Olympus... -
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Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Takaya
When she was living in a tent pitched on the Sohma family's land, Tohru Honda's primary concerns were dirt and slugs. But now that she's living with the Sohmas, magical powers and ancient curses are the order of the day! With Yuki and Kyo at each other's throats like cats and..Categorized as:
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![Skip Beat!, Vol. 26 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat!, Vol. 26 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Skip Beat!, Vol. 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat!, Vol. 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!Kyoko’s having trouble getting into the role of Cain’s sister... -
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![Skip Beat!, Vol. 28 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat!, Vol. 28 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Gakuen Alice, Vol. 01 by Tachibana Higuchi]()
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 01 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsYoung Mikan runs away to Tokyo following her best friend, Hotaru, who has been enrolled in an exclusive, secretive private school for geniuses. But it turns out that there is a lot more to Alice Academy than meets the eye. If Mikan wants to stay by Hotaru's side, she has to both pass the strange "entrance exam" and face the even greater challenge of befriending her very odd new classmates... -
![MeruPuri, Vol. 1 by Matsuri Hino]()
MeruPuri, Vol. 1 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsAll high school freshman Airi Hoshina ever wanted was to someday live in a cozy home with a loving husband, and find joy in the little things in life. As a result, she makes it her daily mission to get to school on time because school legend has it that the longer one's non-tardy streak is, the better boyfriend one will find... -
![Ranma ½, Vol. 1 by Rumiko Takahashi]()
Ranma ½, Vol. 1 by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 51 ratingsRanma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! An accidental dunk in a cursed spring changes boy Ranma into a young girl, every time he is splashed with cold water... -
![Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews]()
Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Clover’s life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when she’s framed for necromancy by Princess Camellia. She and the princess both know she’s not a dark magic user, but little good that does Clover when Camellia disappears... -
![Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 2 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka]()
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 2 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi’s having no luck finding a job at the Tenjin-ya inn, but a chance encounter with the tengu Matsuba might give her another option! Her home cooking and kind manner impress Matsuba, and when he finds out why she’s in Kakuriyo, he offers to welcome her into his family as a daughter-in-law to pay off her debt! Can the still unemployed Aoi afford to turn down such a generous... -
![Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 5 by Waco Ioka]()
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 5 by Waco Ioka
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAoi has hopes that her time in Kakuriyo will mean more than just toiling to repay her grandfather’s debt—she has a personal mission to find the yokai who kept her from starving when her mother abandoned her. Yet all she has to go on is the memory of a simple white-faced mask... -
![Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 1 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka]()
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 1 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi wants to work off her debt to the Tenjin-ya inn, but she only has one day to find a position and none of the managers are willing to hire a human! If she can just get someone to see past her family background, Aoi is certain she can prove her... -
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![Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 3 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka]()
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 3 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi wasn’t the only orphan her grandfather Shiro took in. Before she went to live with him, he rescued the spider demons Akatsuki and Suzuran and put them to work as unpaid servants! Now Aoi is questioning everything she thought she knew about her upbringing... -
![Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 4 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka]()
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 4 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi is finally ready to open her restaurant on the grounds of the Tenjin-ya inn, but not everyone is as excited about it as she is. Some of the chefs of the main restaurant are doing everything they can to destroy her business before it even has a chance to start! Aoi is determined to keep going, but her detractors are deadly serious about stopping her... -
![Shugo Chara! Volume 12 by Peach-Pit]()
Shugo Chara! Volume 12 by Peach-Pit
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Guardians of Seiyo Academy are all super busy in preparation for graduation... -
![My Fairly Dangerous Godmother by Janette Rallison]()
My Fairly Dangerous Godmother by Janette Rallison
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome people bomb auditions. Sadie Ramirez throws up during her tryouts on TV show America's Top Talent. Her performance is so bad, it earns her a fairy godmother through the Magical Alliance's Pitiful Damsel Outreach Program. Enter Chrysanthemum Everstar: a gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel wearing fairy godmother in training...Categorized as:
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![Ultra Maniac, Vol. 04 by Wataru Yoshizumi]()
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 04 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsUnfortunately, Nina is finding out that going to school on Earth is a lot more complicated than she first thought. Not everybody is glad to have a spunky (and cute) witch flitting about campus. A girl named Sayaka, for example, has recently become obsessed with Nina. A half-witch herself, Sayaka is jealous that her new classmate is stealing all the attention away from her... -
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St. ♥ Dragon Girl, Vol. 1 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMomoka Sendou (nicknamed "Dragon Girl") and Ryuga Kou are childhood friends. Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead... -
![Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott]()
Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott
From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl comes a fresh and inventive sapphic romantic comedy that’s “a gem of a book” (Booklist, starred review) “perfect for fans of Outlander and Bridgerton” (Kirkus Reviews).What if you found a once-in-a-lifetime love…just not in your lifetime? Audrey Cameron has lost her spark... -
![Romantic Killer, Vol. 1 by Wataru Momose]()
Romantic Killer, Vol. 1 by Wataru Momose
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAnzu must play along in this altered reality before she can return to her normal life, so she begrudgingly makes friends with Tsukasa Kazuki... -
![Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 02 by Natsumi Matsumoto]()
Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 02 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsR to L (Japanese Style)Momoka Sendou (nicknamed "Dragon Girl") and Ryuga Kou are childhood friends. Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead... -
![Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 03 by Natsumi Matsumoto]()
Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 03 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn action-packed romantic comedy!Momoka Sendou (nicknamed "Dragon Girl") and Ryuga Kou are childhood friends. Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead... -
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![Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 05 by Natsumi Matsumoto]()
Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 05 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn action-packed romantic comedy!Momoka Sendou (nicknamed "Dragon Girl") and Ryuga Kou are childhood friends. Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead... -
![Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 06 by Natsumi Matsumoto]()
Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 06 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn action-packed romantic comedy!R to L (Japanese Style). An action-packed romantic comedy! A demon who uses nightmares to steal the life force of humans invades the dreams of Momoka's father... -
![St. ♥ Dragon Girl, Vol. 4 by Natsumi Matsumoto]()
St. ♥ Dragon Girl, Vol. 4 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMomoka's dragon takes on the form of a beautiful man and warns Ryuga and Momoka of dangers facing the Kou family... -
![Opal (Jewels Cafe) by Candace Wondrak]()
Opal (Jewels Cafe) by Candace Wondrak
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne spelled pumpkin spice latte. Three handsome but unfriendly neighbors. A town where the unexplained might just be magical… When Opal moves to the town of Silver Springs, the last thing she expects is to be greeted by three ridiculously attractive men as her neighbors. Unfortunately, they’re kind of jerks... -
![Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks]()
Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStorytelling team Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous’s first Grand Slam Romance is a queer, full-color graphic novel that’s equal parts romance, softball, and drama, where the balls are fast, the smooches are spicy, and the girls . . . magical.Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season... -
![Bluebeard and the Outlaw by Tara Grayce]()
Bluebeard and the Outlaw by Tara Grayce
Marriage: the ultimate heist.Robin of the Wood spends her days robbing from the rich to feed the poor. But she and her merry band of brothers never seem to get anywhere. The more she steals, the more the evil Lord Guy "Bluebeard" taxes the villagers.When Robin discovers that Lord Guy plans to marry yet again, she conceives a plan for a final, big score... -
![Into You by Jay Northcote]()
Into You by Jay Northcote
What do you do when the body you wake up in isn’t yours? Olly and Scott promised to be best friends forever. They grew up on the same street, went to the same school, and did everything together. But one hot summer night, teenage experimentation caused hurt feelings and confusion, and their friendship was destroyed... -
![Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell]()
Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsRainbow Rowell has won fans all over the world by writing about love and life in a way that feels true.In her first collection, she gives us nine beautifully crafted love stories. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater. Best friends debate the merits of high school dances. A prince romances a troll. A girl romances an imaginary boy. And Simon Snow himself returns for a holiday adventure... -
![Recipe for Magic by Agatha Bird]()
Recipe for Magic by Agatha Bird
Connor Roth is a fire mage who’s going places. He's powerful, popular, and he has a plan. But his plan for fame and glory is disrupted when the Oracle sticks him with Landyn Glendower for Senior Trial. This is an act unprecedented in their school's history. Landyn is a water mage, and everyone knows mages with opposing elements can’t work magic together... -
![Her Majesty's Dog Vol. 1 by Mick Takeuchi]()
Her Majesty's Dog Vol. 1 by Mick Takeuchi
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAmane’s not like other girls. With her ice queen demeanor and naiveté, she’s become quite the misfit on campus. Even more unusual is her relationship with fellow transfer student Hyoue Inugami, the hottest guy in school... -
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![Ultra Maniac, Vol. 01 by Wataru Yoshizumi]()
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 01 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsShy Ayu Tateishi has just made a new friend at school. But this new friend, much to her surprise, is no ordinary classmate. Nina Sakura may look like a normal middle school girl, but she's got a big secret. She's a witch. Or, rather, she's studying to be a witch. And, apparently, she's not doing her homework... -
![That Wolf-Boy is Mine! Vol. 4 by Yoko Nogiri]()
That Wolf-Boy is Mine! Vol. 4 by Yoko Nogiri
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsKomugi’s not sure what to expect when her family moves to the remote northern island of Hokkaido, and she starts at a new high school. But she certainly didn’t expect a boy to come up to her and say, "Gee… you smell good, somehow!" That boy is Yu Ogami, and Komugi finds herself strangely drawn to him... -
![That Wolf-Boy is Mine!, Vol. 1 by Yoko Nogiri]()
That Wolf-Boy is Mine!, Vol. 1 by Yoko Nogiri
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMONSTER MISCHIEF After some traumatic experiences, Komugi Kusunoki transferred from the city to start a new life in rural Hokkaido. But on her first day of school, the school heartthrob Yū Ōgami blurts out, "You smell good!" Despite the hijinks, Komugi tries to adjust to her new school, but it’s not long before she stumbles across Yū dozing off under a tree... -
![Fairy Godmothers, Inc. by Jenniffer Wardell]()
Fairy Godmothers, Inc. by Jenniffer Wardell
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a world where fairy tale situations are as much a fact of life as death and taxes, everyone knows hiring Fairy Godmothers, Inc. is the best way to assure that your beautiful daughter or enchanted frog of a grandson will get the happily-ever-after he or she deserves...Categorized as:
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![Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella]()
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
Lara Lington has always had an overactive imagination, but suddenly that imagination seems to be in overdrive. Normal professional twenty-something young women don’t get visited by ghosts... -
![Off the Page by Jodi Picoult, Samantha van Leer]()
Off the Page by Jodi Picoult, Samantha van Leer
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, OFF THE PAGE is a tender and appealing YA novel filled with romance, humor, and adventure. Delilah and Oliver shouldn’t be together. But they are together...Categorized as:
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![Gimme a Call by Sarah Mlynowski]()
Gimme a Call by Sarah Mlynowski
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsA new life is just a phone call away! Devi's life isn't turning out at all like she wanted. She wasted the past three years going out with Bryan—cute, adorable, break-your-heart Bryan. Devi let her friendships fade, blew off studying, didn't join any clubs . . . and now that Bryan has broken up with her, she has nothing left. Not even her stupid cell phone—she dropped it in the mall fountain... -
![Promchanted by Morgan Matson]()
Promchanted by Morgan Matson
Rated: 3.68 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo modern teens.One classic fairy tale.Absolutely no cell service.Stella Griffin doesn’t believe in fairy tales. Ever since her boyfriend dumped her three weeks before the prom— not ideal timing—she’s convinced every love story is a lie. She’s ready to skip the prom entirely. But she and her best friend, Nisha, have been planning for years to celebrate at Disneyland before the prom . .Categorized as:
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![Us in Ruins by Rachel Moore]()
Us in Ruins by Rachel Moore
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMargot is on the quest to uncover and reassemble an ancient—and cursed—vase, with the help of a boy who went missing in 1932, because it's the only way to put back together her broken heart in this stand-alone adventure rom-com, perfect for fans of What the River Knows and The Lost City.The mythical Vase of Venus Aurelia hasn’t been seen since 1932, but Margot Rhodes is determined to change that... -
![Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer]()
Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsIn this young adult contemporary romance, a girl is suddenly gifted with the ability to cast instant karma on those around her—both good and bad.Chronic overachiever Prudence Daniels is always quick to cast judgment on the lazy, rude, and arrogant residents of her coastal town...Categorized as:
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![With This Kiss by Carrie Hope Fletcher]()
With This Kiss by Carrie Hope Fletcher
Rated: 3.64 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen their lips touch, will she seal his fate? From the outside, Lorelai is an ordinary young woman with a normal life. She loves reading, she works at the local cinema and she adores living with her best friend. But she carries a painful burden, something she’s kept hidden for years; whenever she kisses someone on the lips, she sees how they are going to die... -
![Everything I'll Say to You Tomorrow by Elísabet Benavent]()
Everything I'll Say to You Tomorrow by Elísabet Benavent
If you could and rewrite your memories, would you do it? International bestselling author Elísabet Benavent explores doomed love, memories, and regrets in this sensational contemporary romance full of witty humor, emotional catharsis, and a satisfying happy ending.Fashion editor Miranda loves her work, and her high energy life in the hustle bustle of Madrid... -
![Dead Romantic by C.J. Skuse]()
Dead Romantic by C.J. Skuse
Rated: 3.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCamille wants to find the perfect boy, with an athlete's body and a poet's brain. But when she's mocked at a college party, she knows there isn't a boy alive who'll ever measure up. Enter Zoe, her brilliant but strange best friend, who takes biology homework to a whole new level. She can create Camille's dream boy, Frankenstein-stylee...Categorized as:
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![Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo, Lilian Klepakowsky]()
Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo, Lilian Klepakowsky
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA story about Mindy, a woman living with an eating disorder who has to learn how to love herself again.In pursuit of the perfect body, Mindy buys the low-fat diet products and the glossy magazines which promise the secret to losing weight. One night, while perusing the aisles of the neighborhood convenience store for a midnight snack, she finds a new product... -
![Unicorn Bait by S.A. Hunter]()
Unicorn Bait by S.A. Hunter
Rated: 3.58 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsShe wants to go home and all she needs is a unicorn. When Naomi discovers a unicorn horn in her late grandfather's belongings, she doesn’t actually believe it’s real, but her grandfather had meant for her to have it, so she takes it home...
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