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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 15 by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsStory SynopsisA 34-year-old NEET otaku was chased out from his house by his family. This virgin, plump, unattractive, and penniless nice guy found that his life was heading towards a dead end. He recalled that his life could actually become much better if he can get over the dark history of his life... -
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 14 by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCASTLE IN THE SKYNanahoshi, Rudeus, and the rest of their group take a trip to Perugius’s mysterious floating fortress, seeking adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn new magic. What they find instead is disaster as one of their number is struck down by a deadly illness... -
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![Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 16 by Rifujin na Magonote]()
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 16 by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLONG LIVE THE KINGNow officially Dragon God Orsted’s underling, Rudeus receives his first mission: to make Princess Arielle the next king of Asura Kingdom! Mighty as the endeavor might seem, it’s just the first of many steps he’ll have to take if he’s going to help Orsted bring down the Man God... -
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Earth Logic by Laurie J. Marks
A sweeping drama of war, intrigue, magic, and loveWith Earth Logic , Laurie J. Marks continues the epic of her stunningly imagined world of Shaftal, which she first introduced in Fire Logic .Shaftal has a ruler again, a woman with enough power to heal the war-torn land and expel the invading Sainnites from Shaftal. Or it would have a ruler if the earth witch Karis G'deon consented to rule... -
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![Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 18 by Rifujin na Magonote]()
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 18 by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn the years since Ariel took the throne, Rudeus has been keeping busy carrying out missions for Orsted and even finding time to save an old friend from slave traders... -
![Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 20 by Rifujin na Magonote]()
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 20 by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTUGGED ALONG BY FAMILY TIES Rudeus brings Zanoba back to Ranoa Kingdom to plan the Man-God's future downfall when a letter arrives from the Holy Kingdom of Millis--Cliff's grandfather is urging him home. Though he suspects another Man-God plot is afoot, Rudeus is soon distracted by a missive from his own matriarchal relatives and races off to the capital of Millis... -
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Water Logic by Laurie J. Marks
By water logic, a cow doctor becomes a politician. A soldier becomes a flower farmer. A lost book contains a lost future. The patterns of history are made and unmade.Amid assassinations, rebellions, and the pyres of too many dead, a new government forms in the land of Shaftal—a government of soldiers and farmers, scholars and elemental talents, all weary of war and longing for peace... -
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The Academy by C.J. Daly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
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Renounced by Bridget E. Baker
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen life makes you into the hero you never wanted to be...Now that the cure has been found and distributed, Ruby’s ready to move ahead with the life she always wanted: small town, cute house, quiet job, with her boyfriend Sam by her side, of course. All she needs to do is foist the responsibility of ruling World Peace Now off onto her half-brother, Adam... -
![Kiss Him, Not Me Vol. 11 by Junko]()
Kiss Him, Not Me Vol. 11 by Junko
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 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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Origins by Erin Mersey
Being the good guy doesn’t come easily when the world wants you to be evil.I've always dreamed of being a saving lives, inspiring children, basking in the accolades of an adoring public. To achieve my lofty goals, I need a sparkling reputation. Unfortunately, I have to contend with my father's legacy as the world’s most feared villain.That’s where she’s supposed to come in... -
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Sea Swept by Erica Cope
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor as long as she can remember, Addie McKay has had an intense fear of the sea—which made growing up with the Atlantic Ocean as her backyard rather difficult. But something has changed. Lately she has found herself strangely drawn to the ocean... -
![Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare]()
Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare
Would you trade your soul mate for your soul?A Shadowhunter’s life is bound by duty. Constrained by honor. The word of a Shadowhunter is a solemn pledge, and no vow is more sacred than the vow that binds parabatai, warrior partners—sworn to fight together, die together, but never to fall in love... -
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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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![The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
The answer to your question will be revealed on the Lunar Eclipse. But when finding the truth, don't let the shadows take you.The week of The Reckoning has begun. And senior students have been tasked with making the freshmen's lives pure hell as they prepare to take their fateful assessment... -
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The Tiger's Ambush by Tate James
If you're reading this, you've probably already read my first two installments, and know exactly how deep into trouble I've got myself. But you totally don’t care about what’s happening in this blurb because let’s be honest here… It was going to be a bunch of vague questions and hints that would really give away nothing, but leave you scratching your heads...Categorized as:
military fantasy urban fantasy witches young adult shapeshifters new adult paranormal -
![Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 6 by Gyeoeul Gwon, SUOL]()
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 6 by Gyeoeul Gwon, SUOL
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFollowing the conditions of a contract between herself and Winter, Penelope is once again leaving the duchy! She joins the marquis for volunteer work in a war-stricken nation, and while their time there is hectic, the two are able to grab a moment alone at the seaside... -
![Trial by Fire by Jada Fisher]()
Trial by Fire by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn a world full of darkness, the light of the sun is the only thing that can keep the Dark at bay. And dragons are the only thing that can protect the light.The first book in an epic new dragon rider series from bestselling author Jada Fisher.Tennegan Felter (Ten) is a humble servant in Epoch Sol, a beacon of light in a world full of darkness... -
![Shadow Princess by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Shadow Princess by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
After the events of the Lunar Eclipse, Tory and Darcy must learn to deal with the darkness which shadows their lives.With a secret binding them to Darius and Orion, they must find a way to all work together for the greater good. But some things are easier said than done.. -
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Bound Spirit by H.A. Wills
Seventeen year old, Callie thought climbing out of her hell of an abusive home life was going to be her biggest struggle, but it’s only the beginning. Starting over in a small nowhere town in Oregon with an aunt she didn’t know existed until a few weeks ago, she makes five new guy friends that are each something otherworldly. Something supernatural-- and they say she is too... -
![Ruthless Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Ruthless Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
They tried to break us. They almost did. But we're not going anywhere. The Celestial Heirs think the stars are on their side. But they don't know what's coming. Fighting them one on one isn't an option so we have to be stealthy. Remaining under the radar won't be easy, but if we pull it off, they'll never suspect our involvement when their lives start falling apart... -
![A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson]()
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
A lyrical and dreamy reimagining of Dracula’s brides, A DOWRY OF BLOOD is a story of desire, obsession, and emancipation. Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king... -
![Over Our Heads by Jan Stryvant]()
Over Our Heads by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSean's still up to his neck in trouble, but at least he's finally found an example of his father's work, along with all of his notes. Now all Sean has to do is figure out not only how to reproduce his father's greatest achievement, but to solve the one problem his father wasn't able to... -
![The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01 (The Rising of the Shield Hero (Light Novel) #1) by Aneko Yusagi]()
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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![Mistaken Magic by A.H. Hadley]()
Mistaken Magic by A.H. Hadley
Once upon a time, I was a typical foster kid - overlooked, bounced around, and just waiting until I was old enough to get out. Some girls in my situation might dream of being a secret fairy princess, but not me. I simply wanted a chance. It came by accident when a bird flew into my latest home. No big deal, right? Except that was all it took to get noticed... -
![Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 1 by Rifujin na Magonote]()
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 1 by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAt long last, the original light novels for the fan-favorite isekai hit!An unemployed otaku has just reached the lowest point in his life. He wants nothing more than the ability to start over, but just as he thinks it may be possible…he gets hit by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant’s body in a strange new world of swords and magic... -
![Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao]()
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the mecha aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that the girls often die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death...Categorized as:
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![Free Spirit by H.A. Wills]()
Free Spirit by H.A. Wills
The world is a very weird place, and for seventeen-year-old, Callie, it’s gotten a whole lot weirder. The paranormal is real, and not only are her five new guy friends some type of supernatural creature, she is too-- actually, she’s the most powerful one of all... -
![My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 3 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka]()
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 3 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFalsely Accused!Katarina Claes, reborn into her favorite dating sim, has finally met and befriended Maria Campbell, the heroine of the game, in the hopes of avoiding exile or death. But when Maria disappears, it's up to Katarina to figure out who's behind it... -
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Heartfire by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHow far will she go to save those she loves? In the epic conclusion to the Mage Chronicles series, Alyx Egalion and her friends must find a way to defeat the most powerful mage alive before he destroys everything they hold dear. Shakar’s influence is spreading, his darkness descending on Rionn and Tregaya like a shroud. The Mage Council is cowering in Carhall...
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