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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 31 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Kingdom of Kohka triumphs over Sen Province, but Hak is gravely injured and Yona is unable to speak! Meanwhile, while tending to injured soldiers, Yun shows interest in the Sky Tribe’s medical techniques. Advisor Keishuk invites him to Hiryuu Palace to learn more, but what is Keishuk’s true motive? -
Under the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Comic) by Suji Kim, p
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsA long-awaited reunion and a fragile happiness . . . The second volume of the official webcomic based on the hit webnovel by Suji Kim. Riftan has returned from the royal capital just in time to deal with a group of rogue knights attacking the gates of Anatol... -
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Infinite Regress by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAn all-new story arc begins here! The new Grandmaster of Whitehall doesn't want Emily in his school. She's dangerous, he thinks. The only way he'll allow her to return to Whitehall is if she chooses to be a probationary student, a student who can be expelled at the slightest excuse, a student who has to work for one of the professors... -
Providence Trilogy Bundle by Jamie McGuire
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNow available in a single volume, Jamie McGuire's best selling trilogy has been hailed by Tough Critic Review's Mollie Harper as 'Beautifully talented writing". Beginning with Night Owl Reviews' Top Pick, Providence, the Providence Trilogy will ignite your curiosity, break your heart, and have you looking over your shoulder. This bundle includes the following novels:... -
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Paths of Malice by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPoisoned. Trapped. At the mercy of a ghost . . . She can handle this. A month into her competition with Venator Terryn, Ayleth seems no closer to winning the Golden Prince’s trust. Why else would he call Terryn to serve at the castle on some secret mission, leaving Ayleth to manage the borough on her own? No matter. She’ll prove her worth to the prince come what may... -
When Angels Break by Lola St. Vil
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA dark secret. A cruel new evil and a mission they may not survive. .. The Noru series in order:. Book 1: Blue Rose. Book 2: Last Akon. Book 3: Fall Of The Chosen. Book 4: When Angels Break. Book 5: (out in fall of 2015). -
Infernal Dark by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne death changed it all. When Nathaniel Shield risked everything to protect me, I could not have predicted the truth and lies that my heartbreak would reveal. Two broken hearts. Faced with the knowledge of my power, I must fight for my life against the Bright Queen, the Fell King, the vengeful humans, and even my own people who want me dead. But there’s far more at stake than my own life... -
Black Bird, Vol. 8 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style) T+ audience. There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott
After meeting the mysterious woman of the forest, Rhys and Amalia are left questioning everything they know about the feuding kingdoms’ history, the two royal families that began the war, and their own turbulent relationship. There is only one place to find answers—in Draegan, the cursed kingdom that lies across the Chasm...Categorized as:
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Fall Of The Chosen by Lola St. Vil
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"All we ever did was try to help the Angel world and humanity, like we were raised to do. But some of you Para's plot to destroy us for no reason other than how powerful we will become. And now, the days of playing nice with the Para's are over. .. ". The Noru series in order:. Book 1: Blue Rose. Book 2: Last Akon. Book 3: Fall Of The Chosen. Book 4: When Angel's Break (OUT NOW! !! ). -
Black Bird, Vol. 9 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+. Misao and Kyo finally go all the way, and Misao can’t regret the new levels of intimacy, even though all the other demons seem to be able to tell that they are now lovers. But does Kyo feel the same way? Instead of bringing them closer, their new status seems to make him turn away from Misao... -
Flight of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsExiled and on the run, Selene Ravenwood is in search of the real reason her family was given the gift of dreamwalking but first she must adapt to her marriage with the man she was originally assigned to kill. With war impending and a dark being after her gift, she finds herself at a crossroads but time is running out and soon her choice will be made for her.Categorized as:
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Ways Of The Wicked by Lola St. Vil
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Raven has hidden among them all their lives, waiting to attack; now she is at full strength. Her darkness and brutality is unmatched. And before the battle is over, Noru blood will spill. .. -
Lusam: The Dragon Mage Wars Book Three by Dean Cadman
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAfter accidentally discovering the possible existence of a second Guardian book, Lusam and his party are remorselessly hunted high into the Elveen mountains by the Empire agents, who are intent on killing or capturing them. What they discover there, may very well change the balance of power in their favour against the Thule Empire... -
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Radiant Fierce by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne lie began it all. I have become a traitor to my people, hated and feared by the ones I once protected, driven to destruction by the lies on which my life was based. Two traitors. Now, I have no choice but to escape with Nathaniel Shield into the heart of Fell, a land of dark creatures and brutal laws ruled by a cruel King, who wants us both dead. Three chances to survive... -
Black Bird, Vol. 13 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does he love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+. There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
Black Bird, Vol. 15 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
Aiden's Story (A Watcher Novel) by S.J. West
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs Aiden and Caylin prepare for their Valentine’s Day wedding, Aiden is given some sage advice. Before he can truly give Caylin the beautiful future she deserves, he must willingly let go of his personal demons and allow them to remain buried where they belong, in the past. If he doesn’t, he will continue to second-guess himself and never fully believe he is worthy of the happiness they share... -
Life of Melody by Mari Costa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLife of Melody is a queer romantic comedy & fantasy graphic novel by Mari Costa about a fairy godfather and a beast raising a child. In the fairy realm, a Fairy Godparent is tasked with fulfilling fairy tales in the human world. The human protagonist's own motivations and wishes are of little consequences to the fairy working their case... -
Queen of Poison by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBetrayal surrounds her. Doom beckons her. Yet she will hunt one last time. Captured, heartbroken, shackled in torturous iron mittens that keep her shade deeply suppressed, Ayleth knows Fendrel keeps her alive for one purpose: She is his only remaining weapon against the resurrected Dread Odile. Once her task is complete, she will be executed. It’s as simple as that... -
Reyr the Gold by Melissa Mitchell
After fulfilling an Unbreakable Promise to Cyrus, Claire has finally accepted her new life in Dragonwall. She has a new Promise and purpose—one she created for herself. She must save Dragonwall, that much is certain. What isn’t so certain, is how she will achieve this end. Powerful magic courses through her veins, and she has no idea how to control it...Categorized as:
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07 Ghost, Volume 04 by Yuki Amemiya, Yukino Ichihara
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFaced with the momentous task of passing the test to become a bishop, former slave and amnesiac Teito is forced to practice with his annoying roommate, Hakuren, but little does Teito know that Hakuren secretly faces his own problems, thanks to his nefarious family. -
Black Bird, Vol. 18 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThere is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality... -
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. What was Shiro up to? And more importantly, does that make the spider demons family? ! -
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07-Ghost, Volume 03 by Yuki Amemiya, Yukino Ichihara
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTeito, an orphan and former slave, attends the swanky Barsburg Academy where, and much to the amazement of his classmates, he aces the graduation exam, but just when things start to look up for Teito, a chance meeting with the man who murdered his father changes his life forever. Original. -
A Sword from the Embers by Chloe C. Peñaranda
The action-packed, captivating fifth instalment in the bestselling series AN HEIR COMES TO RISE from Chloe C. Peñaranda. When a true heir awakens, a returning past can break. And when war follows, a lifelong vow may shatter. A RISE…. Awakening from a dark defeat, Faythe discovers a greater threat to the life she took back... -
Black Bird, Vol. 15 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
Dawn of Darkness by Shari L. Tapscott
Princess Amalia of Renove expected to find plague and death when she and Rhys entered the kingdom of Draegan, but she didn’t realize she’d find herself in a nest of lies and deception. Now the princess’s world is crumbling. She must learn to navigate a wicked court, where everyone wants something from her—including the one man she thought she could trust. And Amalia isn’t the only one struggling...Categorized as:
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Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 6 by Waco Ioka
Aoi has been asked to cater an anniversary dinner for a royal couple, and she’s overjoyed at what this will mean for her restaurant. She and Ginji head to the Eastern Lands to do some grocery shopping at a fancy imported food market... -
Demon Diary, Volume 07 by Kara, Lee Yun-Hee
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAs a young Demon Lord-in-training, Raenef has experienced it all -- he's fought the good fight, made close friends and developed a deep bond with his tutor Eclipse. Despite his scattered nature, Raenef has learned everything there is to know. .. and now it's all gone! In this final volume, Raenef finds himself back on the street with holes in his memory, his wallet, and his heart... -
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. -
Mage of Kings by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final stand between mages and dragons begins. Hidden behind protected stone walls, elemental dragons and mystical mages await the day darkness finds them again. They fought a battle, and were forced to run for their lives. Even still, lives were lost. Teagan reluctantly finds himself as the mage others turn toward to lead them safely through the war... -
Legacy of Thorns: A Sleeping Beauty Tale by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA girl combating a sleep enchantment, a young man trying to save his brother, and a deception that forces them together. Daphne is well known for her endless naps and for the enchantment that fuels them—after all she comes from Oakden, and Oakden’s Legacy is famous for two sleeping and thorns... -
Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura, Vol. 3 by Arina Tanemura
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsSakura is the granddaughter of a mysterious moon princess who slew demons with her Blood Cherry Blossom sword. All her life Sakura has been forbidden to look at the full moon without knowing why. Then one night, unhappy over her impending marriage, Sakura gazes up at the moon, only to see a demon attacking her. .. -
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A Shade of Darkness and Deception: Book 2 by Jordan A. Day
Friendship. Love. Two things Ainsley had found for the first time in her life, only to lose them in the blink of an eye. Betrayed and heartbroken, she must work to overcome the pain of her past. Now trapped in a new kingdom ruled by a king who wants far more from her than he’s leading on, she will have to find the strength to persevere...Categorized as:
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07-Ghost, Volume 05 by Yuki Amemiya, Yuki Amemiya
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratings07-GHOST - Vol. 5 (ID Comics / Zero Sum Comics) Manga. Japanese 07-GHOST 5巻 (IDコミックス ZERO-SUMコミックス) Set in a Gothic fantasy world, this is the story of Teito Klein, an orphaned slave who becomes top military academy student. However, an unexpected turn of events left him pursued by the forces of the Barsburg Empire, because of his exceptional ability to use a form of magic called Zaiphon... -
Visions of Fate by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsPerfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo, this romantic fantasy adventure will leave you hungry for more. The hunt is on. But who is the hunter and who is the hunted? Ayleth and Terryn survived the Witchwood, but they’re no closer to solving the mystery of the dead shade hunter... -
Restored by Staci Jost
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a pawn trapped by her own power. But he’s the key that could set her free. Gifted with extraordinary healing abilities, Layla is bound in servitude to the ruthless King of Bellehaven. But when she’s abducted by the desperate—and enigmatic—prince Ledger of the distant kingdom of Westray, she’s thrust into a dangerous and exhilarating world beyond her castle walls... -
The Kings by Kimberly Loth
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSid and his friends wake from a nightmare of a prophecy to find themselves right in the middle of a war they didn't even know had arrived. All three kings plunge right into the fray knowing only one will survive. Out of nowhere, the war takes a terrible twist when instead of attacking dragons, the white witch goes after human cities, slaughtering hundreds of thousands... -
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 (7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Novel) #1) by Touko Amekawa
Seventh Time's the Charm! Being reborn once may sound impressive, but Rishe is already on her seventh time around! She has had all kinds of excitement in her previous lives, from peddling goods as a merchant to locking blades as a knight, so now she's determined to kick back and enjoy. But to savor the high life, she first has to marry the handsome prince. .Categorized as:
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Silver Wolf by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe long-awaited sequel to RED RIDER, a post-apocalyptic werewolf retelling of Red Riding Hood. Meredith Rider, known as Red, has been captured once more by Sworn soldiers and taken to the capital of the werewolf empire. There, she is forced to train with a group of other captive girls in the arts and graces of the Chosen, the unlucky human girls whose DNA is compatible with that of werewolves...Categorized as:
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A Dream So Wicked by Tessonja Odette
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA vicious rivalry. A forbidden desire. A curse only her enemy can break. After twenty years stuck in a fae convent with no word from whoever abandoned her there, Briony Rose is all out of hope. But when her parents suddenly claim her and reveal she’s a lost fae princess, she’s burdened with the weight of a kingdom on the brink of collapse... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 7 by Waco Ioka
After the chaos of being kidnapped and falling ill, Aoi is enjoying the chance to relax and create new recipes for Yūgao's menu. As usual, the ayakashi of Tenjin-ya love everything she makes and their enthusiasm is invigorating. But nothing is simple in Kakuriyo, and even a day off comes with strange encounters and odd new information. -
Torn: The Second Novel in the Angelic Series by By L.P. Swalheim
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA year has passed since seven-teen-year-old Ariel Sullivan suffered the deaths of two of the most important people in her lives. As she grapples with discovering what role she plays in the coming Armageddon, a new love enters her life. One with the power to change her very soul... -
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Fierce Angels: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by May Dawson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI used to be Ellis Landon. Ordinary at best. Unloved. Unwanted. And literally haunted. But now I’m Ryker’s Firestarter. I’m Jacob’s Princess. I’m Levi’s Crazy/Dangerous/Pretty Girl. Pursued by demons and by the Company that would imprison us to unlock the secrets of the Far, we have to find the Fourth. The last member of my harem. Together, we’ll be a force to be reckoned with... -
Stone Charmer by Jordan Rivet
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the action-packed sequel to Curse Painter, the race is on to find a reclusive magical stoneworker. Stone charming is the rarest form of art magic, used to manipulate stone and bring fantastical sculptures to life. When Briar, Archer, and the outlaws are hired to find a powerful stone charmer, they know how dangerous his magic could be in the wrong hands... -
Cerulean Truth by Sorcha Reagh
In a world where magic hides in plain sight, one woman’s dangerous secret could change everything. Emma Thompson, an ambitious lawyer in Boston, has always craved a normal and successful life—until she discovers she possesses rare and lethal magical powers. Thrust into training with the infuriatingly captivating Leader-to-be, James, she finds herself a pawn in a deadly political game...Categorized as:
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Demon Diary, Volume 04 by Kara, Lee Yun-Hee
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsGods and demons wage a never-ending battle with the mortal realm of Earth as their battlefield. As with most long-standing feuds, the reasons are no longer important--hatred is a way of life. But it is foretold that one will arise who can restore harmony between gods and demons. Enter Raenef, heir to demon royalty. But he is hardly regal material... -
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Vol. 1 (7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Manga) #1) by Hinoki Kino, Touko Amekawa
Every time Rishe turns twenty, she dies and is reincarnated to the day she gets dumped. She has been a merchant, an apothecary, and even a maid. For her seventh life, she has one goal: to live a long and lazy life. But then she gets a marriage proposal from the Crown Prince -- the man who killed her in her previous life as a knight. Despite her determination to avoid drama, here she goes again!Categorized as:
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Demon Love Spell, Vol. 2 by Mayu Shinjō
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMiko is a shrine maiden who has never had much success at seeing or banishing spirits. Then she meets Kagura, a sexy demon who feeds off women’s feelings of passion and love. Kagura’s insatiable appetite has left many girls at school brokenhearted, so Miko casts a spell to seal his powers. Surprisingly the spell works—sort of—but now Kagura is after her!
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