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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 15 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 32 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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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... -
Gilded Wings by Cameo Renae
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAs the final battle draws near, Emma finds herself bound under an unbreakable oath. She must seal the bond with Ethon before her transformation, or risk her life and the lives of those she truly loves. Who she wants is no longer an option.Lucian has unleashed troops of evil beasts from the Underworld, making it impossible for Emma to leave the protective barrier of Alaine’s home...Categorized as:
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01 (The Rising of the Shield Hero (Light Novel) #1) by Aneko Yusagi
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed... -
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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... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 6 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLibrarian's Note: This volume was cancelled due to Tokyopop closing its North American manga operations.Librarian's Note #2: This series was republished in its entirety in June 2012 by Yen Press, in three omnibus editions.A clever retelling of the Alice in Wonderland tale - manga-style! Sadness looms over Alice after Ace shows how life is treated in Wonderland...Categorized as:
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Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 2 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe hilarious —and dangerous— tale of Alice's adventures in the wonderful wonderland continues!As Alice grows accustomed to life in Wonderland, she begins to understand the inner workings of this mysterious world. Everyone desires to get close to her, and Alice's life lights up with little moments of happiness. But she soon discovers the truth behind all the bliss... and wasted lives... -
The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series…She's been the victim and the survivor…Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It’s a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of...Categorized as:
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 03 (The Rising of the Shield Hero (Light Novel) #3) by Aneko Yusagi
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsNaofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed... -
A Court of Broken Promises by Bella Leigh Michaels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Kingdom of Adaria series begins with this slow-burn, why-choose, fantasy romance that promises to take you on a journey of growth, discovery, and intense love that will leave you on the edge of your seat!Kaia lived a life of privilege—until her father’s execution left her fleeing a vindictive king and council... -
A Storm of Mist and Thunder by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat would you be prepared to face in order to win? Ambushers? An invading army? Your own inner demons?Deep in the mountains, the Oncoming Storm finally finds the other Storm Casters. However, learning to control her powers turns out to be more difficult than she expected. In order to improve, she needs someone to train her but that comes at a cost... -
The Finale by Leigh Walker
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA ROYAL WEDDING IS COMING…BUT WHICH CONTESTANT WILL BE THE BRIDE? Gwyneth West’s a finalist in The Pageant, the dating competition that’s gripping the settlements. Down to the final week, the dashing Prince Dallas Black will choose one young woman as his fiancé. One small issue: Gwyneth’s a human and the prince is a vampire... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 4 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter Katarina discovered that student council president Sirius Deek was a hidden villain in the dating sim she was reborn into, she fell under the spell of his black magic. Now, in a deep sleep, she must navigate her previous life to uncover information that will help her save Maria from the same fate... -
The Gala by Leigh Walker
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"You will not regret buying this book, it is perfection. GET IT NOW AND DON'T WAIT!" - Amazon ReviewerFOUR WEEKS. TWENTY CONTESTANTS. ONE PRINCE.The Pageant is almost over, and Gwyneth West knows she can win—except the prince is a vampire, and some of the other contestants are turning out to be quite beastly... -
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The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase
Dive through the looking-glass into a land that’s lush, exhilarating… and deadly.When I tumbled into Wonderland, I only wanted to escape the epic mess my life had become. I'm not sure I can trust anything in this bizarre, intoxicating place. But the three enticing men I’ve just met might need me even more than anyone back home ever has—and somehow I feel like I belong in this strange world... -
The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase
Dive through the looking-glass into a land that’s lush, exhilarating… and deadly.When I tumbled into Wonderland, I only wanted to escape the epic mess my life had become. I'm not sure I can trust anything in this bizarre, intoxicating place. But the three enticing men I’ve just met might need me even more than anyone back home ever has—and somehow I feel like I belong in this strange world... -
Wicked by Adaline Winters
A cursed maiden. Four unruly knights. A chance meeting that will entwine their destinies. Daphne Stone lives with her sister on the outskirts of the precious Hallows, where all the shiny and blessed fairy-tale folk live.Every annus, Prince Charming searches the realm for his fated Cinderella. Without fail, he finds her, beds her, and moves on to his next conquest...Categorized as:
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The Challenge by Kristin Coley
Jess Carter wasn't looking for a place to belong when she arrived in Banks, Idaho. It was supposed to be a temporary spot to finish out her last year of high school and bond with her dad. Meeting Dom changed everything.Now, the Pack needs her. Dom needs her. And she's figuring out she needs them if they plan to survive what's coming...Categorized as:
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Tempting Raven: A Vampire Why Choose Romantasy Novel by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI was an ordinary vampire until Fate selected me as the new vampire queen. And Fate has a twisted sense of humor because it declared my sworn enemy, Rhyland Midnitegale, as the king.I'm not thrilled about the ruling, but if I don't step up to my title, the chaos, rebellions, and murders taking over the vampire world will only worsen... -
Court of Dragons and Twilight by G. Bailey
One queen for Ayiolyn.Five dragons to protect her...are they enough to stop the gods? Full description coming soon.This is a full-length enemy-to-lovers fantasy romance with dragon shifters, a badass heroine, and possessive alpha males. Perfect for fans of spicy fantasy whychoose? romance. This is book five and the final book...Categorized as:
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My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 5 by Nami Hidaka, Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaving survived the graduation party, the final event in the dating sim Fortune Lover, Katarina has successfully avoided exile and death! To her great relief, every potential courtship with the game's heroine, Maria, has ended platonically... -
The Realm by Leigh Walker
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe wants to make me his queen. The problem? I’m an heiress. And he’s…a beast.I mean he is really a beast, a werewolf to be precise. I’m the first to admit that I’m born to be royalty, but this wasn’t exactly how I’d pictured it!Rhys is about to be crowned king of the Realm, and he wants me to rule by his side. He said if I refuse, he’ll have the prince “gift” me to him...Categorized as:
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하렘의 남자들 [Harem'eui Namjadeul] by Alphatart, Alphatart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“왜 저는 한 남자와만 결혼해야 합니까?” 여황제, 제국 최초의 하렘을 선언하다! “역대 선황들께선 후궁을 최소 다섯 명, 평균 열다섯 명 두었습니다. 이제 제가 황제가 되었으니, 저도 최소 다섯명 이상은 후궁으로 두어야겠습니다. 재상 아들이요? 대상의 후계자요? 제가 좋다면 하렘으로 들여보내세요. 보고 마음에 드는 사람을 황후로 삼을 것입니다...Categorized as:
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Hand and Tome by Tana Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPotestas in omni temporeI’ve always known I needed to attend Septem Stellae University, Seven Stars to those that don’t speak Latin. As soon as I found the tiny school, tucked away on a remote island in the Puget Sound, there has been an ache in my chest pulling me toward it.When I’m accepted in my sophomore year, it feels like a dream...Categorized as:
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Hereditary by Jane Washington
Beatrice Harrow has the blood of a tainted creature running through her veins. It makes her more powerful, more beautiful and more despised than any other being in the human kingdom. So she is naturally suspicious when the ever-smiling Cale and his comparatively tacit counterpart, Prince Hazen, befriend her... -
Introductions by C.L. Stone
With an agoraphobic mother and a barely-there father, Sang abhors the isolation keeping her in the shadows. The only thing Sang craves is a fresh start and to be accepted as ordinary by her peers, because for her being different meant being cast out alone.When her family moves to a new school district, Sang infiltrates a group of boys nearly perfect in every way... -
Tricky Witch by Nikki Dean
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKeep hiding your magic.Never admit to what you can do.And that hot guy with the gun? Still don't trust him. Or his friends.Forced into the Academy of the Dark Arts against her will, all witch-in-hiding Mallory Serra wants is to keep her head down and graduate as soon as possible... -
Arata: The Legend, Vol. 10 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn action-packed shonen fantasy from the acclaimed author of Fushigi Yûgi! Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for audiences T.In a mythical world where humans and gods coexist, a ceremony marking the new governing princess is about to occur for the first time in 60 years... -
The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time, Vol. 2 (light novel): The Mad Spellcaster (The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time (The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time (light novel) #2) by Nero Kizuka
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpurred by the memories of his betrayal in his past life, Kaito continues his pursuit to exact revenge on the adventurers who killed him. When he encounters Eumis, the sorcerer mastermind behind the betrayal, Kaito’s quest for vengeance kicks into high gear... -
Forbbiden Love by Willa Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI must run.My Wolveskin mate keeps me under constant guard to protect me, but that doesn’t mean I have to accept that protection. Not when the fate of my sister, my best friend, and my two other mates remains a mystery. Are they imprisoned? Are they dead? As much as it pains me to leave the king of the Wolveskin behind, I must go north to learn the fates of those I love... -
Piccola Volpe: Little Fox by Liz Simmons
XANDERShe’s ours, even if she doesn’t know it. Even if she isn’t a wolf-shifter. Even if her shifter hasn’t surfaced yet.I’ve endured far too many years of torture and abuse with the only thought keeping me alive, the only thing that enabled me to endure the pain and agony being bestowed on me, was the hope of finding my divinely-chosen true-mate. Our true-mate... -
Claiming Their Royal Mate: Part Three by Andie Devaux
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDaniella thought that getting her lover back would fix things—that she could finally take a moment to come to grips with her new reality. But her hopes are dashed when they arrive at her new home in the weretigers’ territory. Because something inside Owen has changed, and Erick avoids her like the plague. But settling into a new home is the least of Daniella’s worries... -
Tempest by C.L. Stone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKayli Winchester is on the run. Chased out of the hospital when Alice returns with a warning that she'll be coming for Kayli soon. Emergency protocol is initiated. Axel, Raven, Corey, Brandon, and Marc are preparing to run themselves. They need to separate from the Academy to protect everyone from the danger... -
The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time, Vol. 1 (light novel): The Traitorous Princess (The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time (The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time (light novel) #1) by Nero Kizuka
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLIFE AFTER DEATHKaito Ukei was destined for greatness in his new world, landing himself the role of a hero and defeating the evil sorceress alongside a band of noble adventurers. When he's double crossed, though, and brutally murdered by his former allies, something inside him snaps. Death brings Kaito neither peace nor salvation... -
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Chasing Eternity by Alyson Noel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe thrilling conclusion to the immersive, time-travel romance series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Immortals series... -
Joined at the Academy by C.T. Rhames
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI've been forbidden to love anyone but the Alpha's heir, Kip.Too bad I've already fallen for Jackson, Brad, and Forrest, too. I don't take kindly to being told who I can love.They say it's suicide to go up against the Alpha, but I've had about enough of bullies and I fight to protect what's mine. I'm not about to let my men live miserable lives because some wolf says so...Categorized as:
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Bullied at the Academy by C.T. Rhames
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNow that I know their secret, the Elite pack isn't about to leave me alone. In fact, I think the bullying is worse than it's ever been.Brad, Forrest, Kip, and Jackson may be showing their interest in me, but the girls are ready to fight to the death for their men. And I'm stuck in the middle of a really messy love . . . something... -
Reject: A Why Choose Paranormal Romance by Jarica James
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDon’t trust the stone statues… At least that’s what the voices said.Harlow Devoe has spent her entire life thinking the voices in her head made her an abomination. Her grandmother ensured that she knew she’d never amount to anything more than the reject she’d become.Until she winds up in Darkhaven Institute, a place for people like her. Each diagnosis makes the residents of Darkhaven unique... -
A Dark Eternity by Nissa Leder
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNow ruler of the Sidhe, Scarlett must learn how to be the queen her people need.Since absorbing the power of The Life Tree, everything has changed. Scarlett is queen of a realm, until a few weeks ago, she didn’t even know existed and has more magic than she ever thought possible...Categorized as:
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Gangs and Ghosts by Katie May
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen I was three-years-old, I was found homeless in the woods, alone and feral. When asked how I survived all of those years by myself, I had one answer: the Shadow Man. I have no memory of that time. No memory of anything, really, before the accident. I rely on stories from my fathers about this supposed imaginary friend. Got into a fight at school? The Shadow Man made me... -
Highschool of the Dead Vol. 1 by Daisuke Sato, Shouji Sato
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA mysterious illness is spreading rapidly through the halls of Fujimi High School. In a matter of hours, the campus is transformed from a place of learning into a hive of nightmares, as the infected students collapse and are reborn as flesh-hungry zombies! Only a handful of students escape the initial outbreak - among them Takashi Komuro and his childhood friend, Rei... -
Runaway by Rachel Brockhart
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA chance meeting with a motley pack of werewolves, and her world changes. In a world of where humans coexist with werewolves and vampires, and zombie outbreaks are on the rise, a seventeen-year-old girl wakes up on a beach, lost and alone, and far away from home. It’s a perilous time to be trekking back when there are threats of a zombie outbreak... -
Of Wolves And Deceit by Stephany Wallace
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings★Wolves and Vampires never mix… Unless they are ready to rip each other apart.All I want for my birthday is to pass the fire trial that will unlock my Wolf Shifter powers, join my uncle's Vampire hunting pack, and mate with the man I love… Until a mysterious human is captured and tortured by our Alpha, leaving me no choice but to act...Categorized as:
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Battle Within by Christina Mattingly
Emma, a sound mage, needs to get away from her fast-paced life as a magical nightclub owner in the city, so she decides to visit her brother’s small mountain town for the winter. After years of living without long-term commitments or consistent relationships, she’s ready to settle down and find something real...Categorized as:
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Different by Scarlett Haven
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMy whole life, I've known there's something different about me. I didn't realize how different until four guys show up all claiming that they are destined to be my mates. They’re not human, and they say I’m not either. But if I’m not human then what am I? Now I’m forced to go to a school where I don’t belong and am reminded of it everyday...Categorized as:
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Of Death And Darkness by Brandy Slaven, Kimberley Boyd
Rated: 3.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMel spends the first twenty-four years of her life as a friendless loner with no family. All she is trying to do is find her place to exist. What she is expecting is definitely not what she gets. Will she be able to handle the destiny that the fates have chosen for her? "It's so peaceful here at the ocean. You have the constant drowning of the waves crashing against each other and on the shore... -
The Dryad Storm by Laurie Forest
The New York Times bestselling series!Magical forces clash and Erthia hovers on the brink of ruin in the can't-miss finale of Laurie Forest’s epic fantasy series, The Black Witch Chronicles!Who can survive the Shadow storm? Black Witch of prophecy Elloren Gardner Grey has unleashed her powers and embraced her legacy as a Dryad and guardian of the Forest...
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