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Your Letter by Hyeon A. Cho
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSori is a special young girl - kind, caring and principled well beyond her years. Unfortunately, these are NOT the personality traits generally celebrated in middle school – especially Sori’s, where she’s bullied mercilessly for defending the defenseless until she herself becomes a target... -
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Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 4 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 31 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... -
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![BEASTARS, Vol. 13 by Paru Itagaki]()
BEASTARS, Vol. 13 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?Now that he has a criminal record, gray wolf Legoshi is working in a noodle shop instead of attending high school... -
![BEASTARS, Vol. 12 by Paru Itagaki]()
BEASTARS, Vol. 12 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?As a consequence of his savage battle with brown bear Riz, doors begin to close for gray wolf Legoshi, and he must strike out on his own... -
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![Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 3 by Yuhki Kamatani]()
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 3 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 31 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... -
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BEASTARS 4 by Paru Itagaki, 板垣巴留
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?As gray wolf Legoshi continues to grapple with his feelings for dwarf rabbit Haru, he discovers another member of the Drama Club is friendly with her too... -
![BEASTARS, Vol. 14 by Paru Itagaki]()
BEASTARS, Vol. 14 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?Beastar horse Yahya continues his vendetta against Komodo dragon Gosha by tormenting his grandson, gray wolf Legoshi... -
![Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 2 by Yuhki Kamatani]()
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 2 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 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... -
![BEASTARS 3 by Paru Itagaki]()
BEASTARS 3 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAt this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace... -
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Beastars, Vol. 2 by Paru Itagaki, 板垣巴留
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAt this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace... -
![Secretly Married by forgottenglimmer]()
Secretly Married by forgottenglimmer
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsPhoebe Bernal shares a secret with one of the country's hottest stars, Kent Fuentabella. Their secret? They've been married for a year. Of course, no one can know, lest Kent's stellar status goes kaput along with his on-screen love team with the It Girl of the moment, Elisa.Phoebe has known Kent since he was a gangly nobody, and she doesn't even know how they feel about each other... -
![Megumi & Tsugumi, Vol. 2 by Mitsuru Si]()
Megumi & Tsugumi, Vol. 2 by Mitsuru Si
A tough-guy omega who believes he can control his heats through sheer willpower meets his match when he faces off with an alpha unlike any he’s ever encountered before!Tsugumi is an omega whose sole goal in life is to beat up any alpha who crosses his path... -
![The Inheritance Games Collection by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]()
The Inheritance Games Collection by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAvery Grambs has a plan for a better survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is... -
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![Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani]()
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 33 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... -
![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... -
![Shugo Chara! Volume 11 by Peach-Pit]()
Shugo Chara! Volume 11 by Peach-Pit
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe Road To The Future As graduation approaches, Amu's guardians, Ran, Miki, and Su disappear. Led by Diamond, Amu takes a journey on the road of stars to find her missing guardians... -
![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... -
![Classroom of the Elite Vol. 1 by Syougo Kinugasa]()
Classroom of the Elite Vol. 1 by Syougo Kinugasa
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe cutthroat school drama light novels that inspired an anime!Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom—if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokoji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, who’s determined to rise up the ladder to Class A... -
![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... -
![Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]()
Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMillions, hearts, and lives are on the line in this heart-stopping sequel to The Grandest Game by #1 bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Seven players arrived on Hawthorne Island, each with their own secrets and motivations to win the Grandest Game. Millions are at stake, but so are hearts—and lives... -
![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... -
![The Counseling by Marley Gibson]()
The Counseling by Marley Gibson
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKendall has just discovered who Emily really is, lost her boyfriend, and nearly died doing the thing she loves most--ghost hunting. It's time to take a break and try to reconcile all the changes she's going through. So Kendall heads to the Sierra Mountains, where there's a camp especially for young people with gifts such as hers. It's a time for reflection and self-discovery... -
![Princess Ever After by Connie Glynn]()
Princess Ever After by Connie Glynn
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsReturn to the magical world of The Rosewood Chronicles in the fifth and final instalment of this gorgeous series for fans of The Princess Diaries and Harry Potter. Ellie is a rebellious princess who is no longer hiding her real identity. Lottie is her Portman, wishing that she could shield Ellie from the threat of Leviathan... -
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![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... -
![Rites of Spring by Diana Peterfreund]()
Rites of Spring by Diana Peterfreund
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFrom “witty and endearing” to “impossible to put down,” the critics have given elite marks to Diana Peterfreund’s Secret Society Girl and Under the Rose . Now, in a wildly captivating new novel, Amy “Bugaboo” Haskel and her fellow Rose & Grave knights are trading cold, gray, hyperintellectual New Haven for an annual rite of spring (well, early March) in Florida... -
![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 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... -
![The Atlas of Us by Kristin Dwyer]()
The Atlas of Us by Kristin Dwyer
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 17 ratings“A complete knockout. Readers will be thinking of this story long after they finish the final page.” —Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna“Utterly compelling and impossible to put down.” —Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of Bring Me Your Midnight“I’ve never read a book that felt so much like picking up pieces of a broken heart—powerful, poignant, and true...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Lover Birds by Leanne Egan]()
Lover Birds by Leanne Egan
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA modern-day Queer retelling of Pride and Prejudice, a contemporary, inclusive, LGBT romance set in Liverpool.This is the story of Darci Williams and Eloise Byrne...Categorized as:
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![The Tarot Cafe, #6 by Sang-Sun Park]()
The Tarot Cafe, #6 by Sang-Sun Park
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlecto receives a dark prophesy from an old three-headed fortuneteller. If he wants to tell Pamela the truth about his feelings, there will be dangerous consequences! While Pamela and Belus search for Alecto, Belial plays a game of chess with their lives--and Alecto and Pamela face a disaster from which neither can run..."[P]art fantasy, part horror and entirely intriguing.. -
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Operative by Kate Kaynak
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaddie and the rest of the team must catch the person selling classified information to terrorists--before they become the targets... -
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![The Man in the Mirror (Achira Kochira de Aimashou) - Yaoi by Hisamatsu Eight]()
The Man in the Mirror (Achira Kochira de Aimashou) - Yaoi by Hisamatsu Eight
Sal Senba is going to be the head of the Senba clan-a family with a long and distinguished history teaching the art of ikebana, or Japanese flower arrangements. He's not sure he's up for this role, though, being born into it instead of "earning" it. Months before the ritualistic ikebana exhibition to symbolize the succession, he falls into his mirror and finds himself in another world.. -
![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.. -
![The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake]()
The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Larkin family isn't just lucky—they persevere. At least that's what Violet and her younger brother, Sam, were always told. When the Lyric sank off the coast of Maine, their great-great-great-grandmother didn't drown like the rest of the passengers. No, Fidelia swam to shore, fell in love, and founded Lyric, Maine, the town Violet and Sam returned to every summer... -
![Jem and the Holograms, Vol. 3: Dark Jem by Kelly Thompson, Sophie Campbell]()
Jem and the Holograms, Vol. 3: Dark Jem by Kelly Thompson, Sophie Campbell
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSomething is wrong with SYNERGY! As JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS' first tour begins, something or someone called SILICA is after them but who, or what, is she? Meanwhile, THE MISFITS need to replace their lead singer fast and maybe even permanently?!? Collects issues #11 16... -
![Tied to You, Vol. 2 by What, Chi Bui]()
Tied to You, Vol. 2 by What, Chi Bui
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHis heart torn from the bittersweet pain of Jiseok’s sweetness and affection, Wooseo has turned instead to his Ring Partner, Jigeon, unaware of the older’s deep-rooted feelings for him. In a moment of drunken weakness, Wooseo seeks comfort from his “stand-in Jiseok”.. -
![Icon and Inferno by Marie Lu]()
Icon and Inferno by Marie Lu
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSpies meet romance meet popstars in this thrilling follow up to Stars and Smoke by bestselling author Marie Lu.A year has passed since superstar Winter and secret agent Sydney Cossette went undercover - on a dangerous mission to bring down the baddest man in London... -
![Puppy Love by Tsuchida Haru]()
Puppy Love by Tsuchida Haru
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsInukai works at a company where he's exploited and unappreciated, but one day he stops at a pet shop and meets a gentle clerk named Hoshi. Playing with cute dogs and the soothing conversation with Hoshi makes Inukai decide to quit his job and change his life situation so he can have a dog of his own... -
![Caught in a Bad Fauxmance by Elle Gonzalez Rose]()
Caught in a Bad Fauxmance by Elle Gonzalez Rose
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA fresh, fun contemporary rom-com from debut author Elle Gonzalez Rose, about an aspiring artist who agrees to fake date one of his family’s longtime enemies in the hopes of gathering intel good enough to take down their rivals once and for all.Devin Baez is ready for a relaxing winter break at Lake Andreas... -
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Scalebound by Logan Piercey
FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros meets POWERLESS by Lauren Roberts, and LIGHTLARK by Alex Aster in this fairytale story of dragons, plagues, and curses.Aurelia grew up knowing she was the result of the tattoo on her father's wrist. The engraved sign came from killing a dragon, which caused him to obtain one of the five curses. Aurelia was that curse... -
![Undercover Princess by Connie Glynn]()
Undercover Princess by Connie Glynn
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsWhen fairy tale obsessed Lottie Pumpkin starts at the infamous Rosewood Hall, she is not expecting to share a room with the Crown Princess of Maradova, Ellie Wolf. Due to a series of lies and coincidences, 14-year-old Lottie finds herself pretending to be the princess so that Ellie can live a more normal teenage life... -
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![The Color of Always by Elisa Romboli, Ariana Maher]()
The Color of Always by Elisa Romboli, Ariana Maher
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe flutter of first dates, the thrill of a text-back, the heart-stopping seconds before coming out, and the rush when finally discovering who you truly are – all of these life-changing moments across the full spectrum of LGBTQIA+ experience are ready to explore in this bright and inspiring comics anthology! The Color of Always is a collection of personal stories, testimonies, heirlooms,... -
![Young Men in Love by Lucas Gattoni, Paul Allor]()
Young Men in Love by Lucas Gattoni, Paul Allor
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHaphazard pirates, wayward ghosts, dashing knights, rampaging kaiju (and down-to-earth regular joes!) are all assembled here to amaze and delight you in a wildly unique anthology celebrating love between men, from an astounding array of comics creators who know exactly how it feels... -
![Icarus and the Sun by Gabriel Picolo]()
Icarus and the Sun by Gabriel Picolo
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsInspired by Icarus, who dared to fly too near the sun on wings of feathers and wax. If he was in love with the sun, then this might as well be a story of forbidden love... -
![A New Fear by R.L. Stine]()
A New Fear by R.L. Stine
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Fear name brings fortune...and doom. The dark power of the Fear family consumes all those connected with it. The Fears. Those they love -- and hate. The entire town of Shadyside. All are tainted forever by the evil of the family's curse. No one can escape. Nora Goode and Daniel Fear hoped to end the curse of the Fear family... -
![Relax, I'm a Ninja by Natalie Whipple]()
Relax, I'm a Ninja by Natalie Whipple
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Clan of ninjas in San Francisco may sound improbable—but as the son of a ninja master, Tosh Ito knows what lurks in the shadows of his city. Or at least he thought he did. When a killer with a poisoned blade starts cutting down teens, Tosh enlists Amy Sato—newest ninja recruit and his best friend’s crush—and sets out to uncover the killer’s identity... -
![Faith: Greater Heights by Julie Murphy]()
Faith: Greater Heights by Julie Murphy
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes the exciting conclusion in the two-book origin story of fan-favorite comic character Faith—a fierce, plus-size superhero.Faith Herbert can finally admit that she’s not a regular teen. Thankfully, her two best friends, Matt and Ches, are now in on her superhero secret...
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