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Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 4 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA SECRET EXPOSEDTchaiko has always been an enigma, but when he goes to visit his partner in the hospital, his story is finally revealed. Meanwhile, Saki’s biggest secret is thrust out in the open―despite her desperate attempts to keep it under wraps... -
![Out of the Blue by MsKingBean89]()
Out of the Blue by MsKingBean89
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWritten as a bit of a bonus/gift for everyone who enjoyed reading All the Young Dudes, but specifically for everyone who wanted to know what happened to Grant, my OC from that fic.In two parts, because you know what I'm like.Set in 2016... -
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![Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Boxset by Bryan Lee O'Malley]()
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Boxset by Bryan Lee O'Malley
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsLooking for the perfect entry point into the world of Scott Pilgrim? Well, this is it, buddy! All six volumes of Bryan Lee O'Malley's epic tale of a slacker's quest to win the heart of the girl of his dreams by defeating her seven evil ex-boyfriends! All together in a beautiful new slipcase! Also includes an exclusive poster featuring an all-new full color piece by Bryan Lee... -
![The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg]()
The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn the tradition of The Arabian Nights, a beautifully illustrated tapestry of folk tales and myths about the secret legacy of female storytellers in an imagined medieval world.In the Empire of Migdal Bavel, Cherry is married to Jerome, a wicked man who makes a diabolical wager with his friend Manfred: if Manfred can seduce Cherry in one hundred nights, he can have his castle--and Cherry... -
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![Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1 by Tee Franklin, Max Sarin]()
Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1 by Tee Franklin, Max Sarin
Harley and Ivy on the road trip of the century! Following the wedding disaster of the decade, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy end up on the run from Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD! But as fun as all that sounds, Ivy still worries over leaving Kite Man at the altar…Luckily, Harley’s got the perfect scheme to shake her out of her wedding-day... -
![All the Young Dudes: Sirius's Perspective - Volume Two: Years 5-6 by Rollercoasterwords]()
All the Young Dudes: Sirius's Perspective - Volume Two: Years 5-6 by Rollercoasterwords
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMsKingBean89's "All The Young Dudes" rewritten from Sirius's perspective. Book two covers years 5-6.Cover art by moony cig... -
![Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 3 by Yuhki Kamatani]()
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 3 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAN UNEXPECTED VISITORWhen Tasuku attends a workshop organized by Cat Clutter, the last person he is expecting to see there shows up: his crush, Tsubaki! Is this the beginning of a dream come... -
![The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg]()
The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIn the tradition of The Arabian Nights, a beautifully illustrated tapestry of folk tales and myths about the secret legacy of female storytellers in an imagined medieval world.In the Empire of Migdal Bavel, Cherry is married to Jerome, a wicked man who makes a diabolical wager with his friend Manfred: if Manfred can seduce Cherry in one hundred nights, he can have his castle—and Cherry... -
![The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun Vol. 4 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou]()
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun Vol. 4 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! Also known as 2ha, the wildly popular danmei/Boys' Love novel series from China that inspired a multimedia franchise! A historical fantasy epic about a tyrant’s second chance at life and the powerful cultivation teacher he can't get out of his mind... -
![The Batman Adventures: Mad Love by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm]()
The Batman Adventures: Mad Love by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWritten and drawn by the masterminds behind the critically acclaimed "Batman: The Animated Series," Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, this Batman one-shot reveals the origins of Harley Quinn as she proves her love to the Joker by trying to eliminate the Dark Knight on her... -
![Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 2 by Yuhki Kamatani]()
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 2 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHELP OR HINDRANCE?Tasuku is starting to feel at home at the drop-in center―just in time for him to help a younger student who also hangs out there. Misora Shuji likes to wear girls’ clothing but is unsure about their gender identity... -
![Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani]()
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsA beautiful tale of coming-out and coming-of-age.Not only is high schooler Tasuku Kaname the new kid in town, he is also terrified that he has been outed as gay. Just as he’s contemplating doing the unthinkable, Tasuku meets a mysterious woman who leads him to a group of people dealing with problems not so different from his own... -
![그녀의 심청 (Her Tale of Shim Chong) #7 by 비완, Seri]()
그녀의 심청 (Her Tale of Shim Chong) #7 by 비완, Seri
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEp 67 - EndBased on a Korean folktale, two very different women find themselves making the same wish - to leave this world behind. One is Shim Chong, a young beggar living off the kindness of others to support herself and her blind father. The other is the bride-to-be of old Chancellor Jang, sold off to him for the sake of her family... -
![Blades of Furry, Vol. 1 by Emily Erdos, Emily Erdos]()
Blades of Furry, Vol. 1 by Emily Erdos, Emily Erdos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnter the high-stakes world of battle skating in this rivals-to-lovers romance based on the spectacularly popular webcomic—now with an exclusive new bonus story! Emile is an up-and-coming rookie in battle skating, a sport that combines the grace of figure skating with the high impact sparring of martial arts... -
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![Thieves by Lucie Bryon]()
Thieves by Lucie Bryon
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsElla can’t seem to remember a single thing from the party the night before at a mysterious stranger’s mansion, and she sure as heck doesn’t know why she’s woken up in her bed surrounded by a magpie’s nest of objects that aren’t her own... -
![Proud by Juno Dawson]()
Proud by Juno Dawson
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsVISIONARY HONOURS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020Celebrate the fifth anniversary of PROUD in this dazzling new edition of the anthology, featuring a brand-new story and artwork.A stirring, bold and moving anthology of stories and poetry by top LGBTQ+ YA authors and new talent, giving their unique responses to the broad theme of pride... -
![When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson]()
When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAn explosive new novel brimming with love, secrets, and enchantment The Fall siblings live in hot Northern California wine country, where the sun pours out of the sky, and the devil winds blow so hard they whip the sense right out of your head. Years ago, the Fall kids’ father mysteriously disappeared, cracking the family into pieces... -
![Nevernight / Godsgrave / Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff]()
Nevernight / Godsgrave / Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Nevernight Chronicle Series 3 Books Collection Set by Jay Kristoff Nevernight Mia Corvere is only ten years old when she is given her first lesson in death. Destined to destroy empires, the child raised in shadows made a promise on the day she lost everything: to avenge herself on those that shattered her world... -
![The Blade Trilogy by Christopher Mitchell]()
The Blade Trilogy by Christopher Mitchell
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA city ruled by Gods, a mortal champion, a misfit girl and a disobedient dragon…Stolen from his home, Corthie Holdfast has arrived in the City of the Eternal Siege as a new Champion.He must fight alongside the Blades, whose lives are dedicated to the defence of the City against the hordes of monstrous Greenhides; or die at the hands of the Gods who rule... -
![My Rosebud Boy by Rainbow Rowell]()
My Rosebud Boy by Rainbow Rowell
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis short story was written as a bonus for people who ordered SCATTERED SHOWERS from the Bookworm in Omaha, Nebraska. It's an alternate universe story about Simon Snow and Baz Pitch, characters from Rainbow's Simon Snow Trilogy. It was printed by the author in a brochure format... -
![Freaking Romance, Vol. 2 by Snailords]()
Freaking Romance, Vol. 2 by Snailords
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEvery relationship has its bumps. For this couple, it’s interstellar.From the creator of Snailogy and Rescheduled comes a sexy supernatural story about being out on your own, finding your dream apartment and discovering that your new place is haunted by a handsome spectral stranger from another dimension... -
![Rainbow Rowell - Box Set: Fangirl & Carry On by Rainbow Rowell]()
Rainbow Rowell - Box Set: Fangirl & Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratings... -
![Cute Mutants Vol 2: Young, Gifted & Queer by S.J. Whitby]()
Cute Mutants Vol 2: Young, Gifted & Queer by S.J. Whitby
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I spent my life dreaming of being invited to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Turns out irl it has the vibe of a Dark Kermit gif. I just want to stay in the closet kissing my hot girlfriend.”Despite the chaos and me being a dumpster fire, things turned out okay last time. We beat the villain, and I'm part of a superteam... -
![The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Vol. 2 by Nanako Tsujimura, Utako Yukihiro]()
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Vol. 2 by Nanako Tsujimura, Utako Yukihiro
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis highly acclaimed mystery tale about a young man teaming up with a handsome jewelry appraiser inspired a popular anime--and a manga adaptation (also from Seven Seas)!When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert... -
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![Fire and Ice by Rhonda James]()
Fire and Ice by Rhonda James
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey call me the #DirtyGentleman. My reputation precedes me. I’m forward on the ice and in the bedroom With a filthy mouth and impressive moves. I always get the job done. I have my future all planned out: Get laid often. Graduate. Land the job of my dreams. Sounds easy. Right? It was until Delaney Dixon burst into my life. Eyes as warm as melted chocolate. A sexy smile... -
![Sous les étoiles de Bloomstone Manor by Mary Orchard]()
Sous les étoiles de Bloomstone Manor by Mary Orchard
Agathe Langley a dix-neuf ans en cette année 1898. Contrairement aux attentes de ses parents, la jeune femme boude les bals mondains et ne vit que pour l'astrophysique, qu'elle étudie en cachette avec la complicité de sa gouvernante... -
![Monotone Blue by Nagabe]()
Monotone Blue by Nagabe
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe critically acclaimed creator of The Girl From the Other Side and The Wize Wize Beasts of the Wizarding Wizdoms returns with this gorgeous Boys' Love/BL tale about animal boys falling in love.Hachi the cat finds most things monotonous, especially high school. But when Aoi the lizard–a quiet, high-achieving transfer student–arrives, Hachi catches a glimpse of a more colorful life... -
![The Red Thread, Vol. 1 (The Red Thread (Manga) #1) by Lazysheep, Chi Bui]()
The Red Thread, Vol. 1 (The Red Thread (Manga) #1) by Lazysheep, Chi Bui
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen Dean, the captain of the swimming club, takes the podium during Pharm’s university orientation, something unusual happens. Though the two have never met before, they’re unable to hide the turmoil that suddenly wells up inside them as they can’t help but feel that this isn’t the first time they’ve laid eyes on each other... -
![Two Dark Moons by Avi Silver]()
Two Dark Moons by Avi Silver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSohmeng Par is sick of being treated like a child. Ever since a tragic accident brought her mountain community’s coming-of-age ritual to a halt, she’s caused nothing but trouble in her impatience to become an adult. But when she finally has the chance to prove herself, she’s thrown from her life in the mountains and into the terror of the jungle below... -
![The Invitation by Alice Oseman]()
The Invitation by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA story about a secret Gryffindor/Slytherin relationship... -
![Cute Mutants Vol 3: The Demon Queer Saga by S.J. Whitby]()
Cute Mutants Vol 3: The Demon Queer Saga by S.J. Whitby
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I let the mask fall away from my face. I let them see me. Dylan Taylor. Chatterbox. Mutant and monster. Teen Magneto. This is one of those pivotal moments. There’s a metaphor for this. I learned about it in history. The name of some river in Rome.” Here we go again. The Cute Mutants are back, bigger and badder than ever. Even better, we’re in charge of ourselves now... -
![The Two Princes by Kevin Christopher Snipes, Mimi O’Donnell]()
The Two Princes by Kevin Christopher Snipes, Mimi O’Donnell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Prince Rupert sets out to break the mysterious curse that’s destroying his kingdom, he’s ready to face whatever dastardly villain or vile monster stands in his way. What he isn’t prepared for are the bewildering new emotions he feels when he meets the handsome Amir, a rival prince on a quest to save his own realm... -
![The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Vol. 4 by Nanako Tsujimura]()
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Vol. 4 by Nanako Tsujimura
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING JEWELERRichard suddenly closes Jewelry etranger and vanishes, leaving Seigi stunned and alone. Acting on information from Saul, Seigi makes his way to England in pursuit of his wayward boss... -
![Citadel by C.M. Alongi]()
Citadel by C.M. Alongi
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFour centuries of blood. All for a lie.In this captivating sci-fi debut, a nonverbal autistic woman refuses to stand by as her sexist, ableist, dogmatic society clings to a centuries-long conflict. Citadel, the only city on the planet Edalide, has a holy exterminate the demons from the Flooded Forest. The unholy, vicious animals were a mistake made by their god that must be corrected... -
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![Let Them Stare: A Novel by Jonathan Van Ness]()
Let Them Stare: A Novel by Jonathan Van Ness
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom Emmy Award winner Jonathan Van Ness of Queer Eye and #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy comes a bighearted story about friendship, love—and discovering the secrets and beauty of your own hometown. Sully is ready to get out of Hearst, Pennsylvania... -
![Save My Heart by Rhonda James]()
Save My Heart by Rhonda James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve spent my entire life protecting something. The net My teammates My sister I’ve played hockey my entire life. Had many girlfriends. Slept with more women than I care to mention. Been in love twice. While one woman tried to control me by changing me into someone I no longer recognized, the other loved me not for who I could be, but for who I already was... -
![A War of Swallowed Stars by Sangu Mandanna]()
A War of Swallowed Stars by Sangu Mandanna
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA prince without his kingdom.A kingdom without its princess.The destruction of the stars themselves.War is destroying the galaxy. Esmae has vanished without a trace. A terrifying, ravenous beast is devouring the stars one by one. Titania is offered a gift that may well be a curse. Alexi, the exiled prince, is asked to pay a heavy price for his mistakes... -
![The Olive Conspiracy by Shira Glassman]()
The Olive Conspiracy by Shira Glassman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA love story between women, between queen and country, and between farmers and their crops.When Ezra tries to blackmail Chef Yael about her being trans, she throws him out of her restaurant and immediately reports him to the queen. But when police find Ezra stabbed to death, Queen Shulamit realizes he may have also tried to extort someone more dangerous than a feisty old lady... -
![Flyboy by Kasey LeBlanc]()
Flyboy by Kasey LeBlanc
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets the speculative twists of The Night Circus in this standout debut YA novel, about a boy who visits the magic-filled circus of his dreams each night in order to escape his daily reality where his trans identity remains a secret... -
![Goodbye, Battle Princess Peony by Mira Ong Chua]()
Goodbye, Battle Princess Peony by Mira Ong Chua
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn ETERNAL RIVALRY blossoms into FORBIDDEN LOVE!Battle Princess Peony's royal destiny is simple: defend her planet from the evil Divine Lady Silkrose... -
![Revolutionary Girl Utena Complete Deluxe Box Set by Be-Papas, Be-Papas]()
Revolutionary Girl Utena Complete Deluxe Box Set by Be-Papas, Be-Papas
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe classic shojo manga that redefined the genre.The classic manga returns in a deluxe box set! Hardcover editions of Revolutionary Girl Utena and The Adolescence of Utena are included in this two-volume collectors’ set with exclusive color pages and poster.Utena strives to be strong and noble like the childhood prince she yearns to meet again... -
![Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin]()
Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA teen girl must bring together two broken worlds in order to save her nation in this lush, Filipino-inspired young adult fantasy novel from debut author Elisa A. Bonnin. “Be dauntless, for the hopes of the People rest in you.”Seri's world is defined by very clear rules: The beasts prowl the forest paths and hunt the People... -
![ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) Vol. 3 (ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) #3) by Kiki.]()
ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) Vol. 3 (ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) #3) by Kiki.
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDead People WalkingThe shocking return of Gadhio's dead wife reveals that the Church of Origin has been researching necromancy, ostensibly with the goal of helping people work through grief. Unconvinced, Flum decides to sneak back into one of the church's research facilities to conduct an investigation of her own--if, that is, she's prepared for what she might find there... -
![Gentlest of Wild Things by Sarah Underwood]()
Gentlest of Wild Things by Sarah Underwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire―love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendent of the god Eros.Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire’s thrall. Until Leandros’ wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe... -
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![Digging for Heaven by Jenna Jarvis]()
Digging for Heaven by Jenna Jarvis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe lands of Jeenobi and Aelshia are separated by hundreds of miles of dangerous desert, and antithetical views on dragons. Now, under a tenuous new peace agreement, Jeenobi has agreed to ban dragon slaying within its borders.As a visiting ambassador to Jeenobi and a rider to the dragon Loren, Litz expected to meet resistance to all she represents... -
![Poison in Their Hearts by Laura Sebastian]()
Poison in Their Hearts by Laura Sebastian
Immerse yourself in the final book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Pricess series. Follow three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown... -
![残疾暴君的掌心鱼宠 [The Disabled Tyrant’s Pet Palm Fish] by Xue Shan Fei Hu, 雪山肥狐]()
残疾暴君的掌心鱼宠 [The Disabled Tyrant’s Pet Palm Fish] by Xue Shan Fei Hu, 雪山肥狐
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne day, Li Yu transmigrated into a fish. Furthermore, this fish even had a master. This master was the sinister and terrifying, mute tyrant from a novel. The system gave Li Yu a task. If he wanted to change back into a human, he had to obtain the tyrant’s heart.Li Yu full of tears: System, please wake up. I’m only a fish. He can’t even speak. How can we interact?System: Stop jabbering... -
![Jem and the Holograms Volume 2: Viral by Kelly Thompson, Emma Vieceli]()
Jem and the Holograms Volume 2: Viral by Kelly Thompson, Emma Vieceli
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJerrica and her sisters face their biggest threat yet—success! Meanwhile, the Misfits aren't taking these upstarts lying down... as they find themselves under new management. Plus, go behind the scenes and see THE HOLOGRAMS and THE MISFITS from a whole new perspective.. -
![Barda by Ngozi Ukazu]()
Barda by Ngozi Ukazu
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDarkseid is…and life on Apokolips is tough—but then, it is hell after all. And no one knows this better than Barda, Granny Goodness’s right hand warrior.But Barda has a secret…she is in love... -
![Whispered Words, Volume 1 by Takashi Ikeda]()
Whispered Words, Volume 1 by Takashi Ikeda
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhispered Words is the story of two high school girls, Sumika and Ushio. One is in love with the other, but unable to confess. Both of them prefer girls, but Ushio likes cute and petite types while Sumika prefers the athletic outgoing girls. To complicate things, a cross dressing boy, Masaki, is in love with Sumika...
![残疾暴君的掌心鱼宠 [The Disabled Tyrant’s Pet Palm Fish] by Xue Shan Fei Hu, 雪山肥狐](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/66e572ed4e4ad59621705f0b.jpg)
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