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All The Young Dudes - Volume One: Years 1 - 4 by MsKingBean89
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsMsKingBean’s “All The Young Dudes” has been divided into three volumes. This first book covers Years 1 - 4... -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 1 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 1 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Yona reels from the shock of witnessing a loved one’s murder and having to fight for her life. With Hak’s help, she flees the palace and struggles to survive while evading her enemy’s forces... -
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![The Princess Bride by William Goldman]()
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
What happens when the most beautiful girl in the world marries the handsomest prince of all time and he turns out to be...well...a lot less than the man of her dreams? As a boy, William Goldman claims, he loved to hear his father read the S. Morgenstern classic, The Princess Bride...Categorized as:
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![Avatar: The Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee, Michael Dante DiMartino]()
Avatar: The Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee, Michael Dante DiMartino
F. C. Yee’s The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom–born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world’s history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi Warriors, but also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation...Categorized as:
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![The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima]()
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed-Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana' Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch... -
![Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce]()
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the first book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.“From now on I’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I’ll be a knight.” And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic...Categorized as:
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![Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 1 by Spoon, 스푼]()
Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 1 by Spoon, 스푼
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe story of Athanasia, forsaken princess of the Obelian Empire, ends with her execution at the hands of her own father--or does it? Her tragic tale is the plot of the novel The Lovely Princess... -
![Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur]()
Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur
Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out. Perfect for fans of THE OKAY WITCH and the 5 Worlds series...Categorized as:
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![Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik]()
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father's inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty--until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold...Categorized as:
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![The Thief's Daughter by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Thief's Daughter by Jeff Wheeler
A Wall Street Journal bestseller. The second book in the million-copy bestselling Kingfountain series from Jeff Wheeler. Owen Kiskaddon first came to the court of the formidable King Severn as a prisoner, winning favor with the stormy monarch by masquerading as a boy truly blessed by the Fountain...Categorized as:
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![Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith]()
Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith
Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime...Categorized as:
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![Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab]()
Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences... -
![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 5 by Sumpul, Alphatart]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 5 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“AND NOW, BECAUSE OF LOVE, I’M GOING TO LOSE EVERYTHING.”Things are coming to a head between the empress, the emperor, and his mistress. Rashta’s secret has been found out, Navier must scramble to save her brother from banishment, and with all the pieces in place, Sovieshu finally readies his opening gambit...Categorized as:
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![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart, Herelee]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart, Herelee
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"I WONDER WHAT IT WOULD FEEL LIKE IF THERE WAS SOEONE WHO COULDN'T THINK STRAIGHT BECAUSE OF ME."Secrets and schemes are swirling around the palace...and when people are playing with fire, someone's bound to get burned...Categorized as:
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![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 2 by Alphatart]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 2 by Alphatart
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"MY QUEEN...I DON'T WANT TO LIE TO YOU OF ALL PEOPLE." Now that Navier knows the identity of her pen pal, she’s happy to find herself growing closer to Heinrey... -
![From Far Away, Vol. 09 by Kyoko Hikawa, Trina Robbins]()
From Far Away, Vol. 09 by Kyoko Hikawa, Trina Robbins
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetic power that will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty.In the past, Noriko has relied on the help of a small cadre of sympathizer to protect her from the constant danger swirling around her. But now she finds herself in a most unusual position... -
![Court Duel by Sherwood Smith]()
Court Duel by Sherwood Smith
Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime...Categorized as:
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![From Far Away, Vol. 03 by Kyoko Hikawa]()
From Far Away, Vol. 03 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith each passing day, Noriko discovers more and more about the strange and chimerical world she now calls home. And the more she learns... the more frightened she gets!Everyone around her is talking about an ancient prophecy and the awakening that will usher in a new epoch. To some, this foretold era is fraught with uncertainty and danger... -
![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 4 by Sumpul, Alphatart]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 4 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“YOU NEED TO BECOME THE EMPRESS, MISS RASHTA.”Sovieshu’s lover, his mistress, and the future mother of his child―Rashta’s got it all…on the surface, that is. What she really wants is to be able to keep herself and the baby safe on her own, regardless of whether she has the favor of the emperor. The largest obstacle standing in her way? Navier, or so she believes...Categorized as:
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![A Stepmother's Marchen Vol. 1 (The Fantasie of a Stepmother (Novel) #1) by Spice&Kitty]()
A Stepmother's Marchen Vol. 1 (The Fantasie of a Stepmother (Novel) #1) by Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA full-color fantasy comic/webtoon of romance, drama, and second chances... -
![The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale]()
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kildenree, spends the first years of her life under her aunt's guidance learning to communicate with animals... -
![Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George]()
Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George
This enchanting tale of dragons, betrayals, and the power of friendship is the first in a charming and thrilling series by New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George.Creel can't believe her aunt wants to sacrifice her to the local dragon...Categorized as:
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![The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon]()
The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon
The day my mother was killed, she told my father I wouldn’t speak again, and she told him if I died, he would die too. Then she predicted the king would trade his soul and lose his son to the sky. My father has a claim to the throne, and he is waiting in the shadows for all of my mother’s words to come to pass. He wants desperately to be king, and I just want to be free...Categorized as:
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![The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye]()
The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye
Along with Wit, Charm, Health, and Courage, Princess Amy of Phantasmorania receives a special fairy christening gift: Ordinariness. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have adventures than play the harp, embroider tapestries . . . or become a Queen... -
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![First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain]()
First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain
Karigan G'ladheon had been a Green Rider, one of the king of Sacoridia's elite magical messengers... -
![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 1 by Alphatart, Sumpul]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 1 by Alphatart, Sumpul
Navier Ellie Trovi was the lifelong companion of Sovieshu, the emperor of the Eastern Empire, with whom she spent her youth discussing the empire they would build together. She was intelligent, compassionate, and courageous. She was the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, until the day Sovieshu fell for another woman, demanding a divorce... -
![This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi]()
This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi
To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight.The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can’t put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom—and the world...Categorized as:
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![Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan]()
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm.Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality...Categorized as:
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![Embark, Enlighten, Endeavor by K.M. Shea]()
Embark, Enlighten, Endeavor by K.M. Shea
In a place and time not her own, one woman must risk everything to protect her life, her kingdom, and her heart.Britt Arthurs has finally settled into her role as the substitute King Arthur. She’s even made peace with her growing feelings for her surprisingly young and handsome wizard advisor, Merlin. If only it could last...Categorized as:
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![Solstice of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis]()
Solstice of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
Lord Rhyan Hart, Heir Apparent to the Arkasva, High Lord of Glemaria, Imperator to the North hates everything about his title. Its length, its pretentiousness, and the fact that it connects him directly to his father, the sadistic violent man he hates more than anyone in Lumeria... -
![Namesake by Adrienne Young]()
Namesake by Adrienne Young
Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Where a young girl must find her place and her family while trying to survive in a world built for men.With the Marigold ship free of her father, Fable and the rest of the crew were set to start over. That freedom is short-lived when Fable becomes a pawn in a notorious thug’s scheme...Categorized as:
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![Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 01 by Rei Tōma]()
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 01 by Rei Tōma
A medieval fantasy where a princess’s mysterious power alters her fate! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Princess Nakaba of Senan is forced to marry Prince Caesar of the enemy country Belquat, tantamount to becoming a hostage. While Caesar is pleasing to the eye, he is also selfish and possessive, telling Nakaba outright: “You are my property...Categorized as:
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![Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George]()
Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George
The second book in New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George's charming, light-hearted fantasy series.With the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion...Categorized as:
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![By Dark Deeds by Miranda Honfleur]()
By Dark Deeds by Miranda Honfleur
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHer hands shackled. An assassin hunting the man she loves. Will she save him in time?Elementalist Rielle needs to get to the man she loves before the assassin pursuing him finds her mark. There's only one problem: she's chained aboard a ship bound for a foreign land.And her new life is harsh, with her movements watched, food scarce, and safety even scarcer...Categorized as:
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![Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger]()
Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger
Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin Ancient Ireland – an era of clan wars, petty kings and invasions by raiders from the north. As Christianity tightens its hold, magic and the old ways fight to keep their place in the hearts of the people. Born into this world is Ash, orphaned and maimed, left to die. She is rescued by a clan of badgers and raised to be one of them... -
![From Darkness Won by Jill Williamson]()
From Darkness Won by Jill Williamson
Achan steps into his role as Crown Prince and prepares for war. But war against whom? Could Esek still be alive? Has Lord Nathak taken Esek’s place? Or is the mysterious Hadad the true enemy Achan must confront? Vrell has her own agenda of serving Prince Oren as a healer, but when she is stormed and lost to the Veil, Achan does all he can to bring her back...Categorized as:
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![My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 1 by Early Flower, JunJun Kim]()
My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 1 by Early Flower, JunJun Kim
The orphaned Blondina lives a tough life on the streets, left only with a memento from her late mother—one that proves she is the child of the emperor of Ates. From the streets, Blondina moves into the royal palace where she lives a lonely existence…that is until she befriends a brash and surly cat named Amon... -
![The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison]()
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
Alternate cover edition can be found hereA vividly imagined fantasy of court intrigue and dark magics in a steampunk-inflected world, by a brilliant young talent.The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and the deadly intrigue that suffuses it... -
![Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson]()
Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson
In this sequel novella to Sorcery of Thorns, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas must unravel the magical trap keeping them inside Thorn Manor in time for their Midwinter Ball!Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn...Categorized as:
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![Beauty by Robin McKinley]()
Beauty by Robin McKinley
A strange imprisonment... Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in looks, she can perhaps make up for in courage...Categorized as:
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![The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima]()
The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
Times are hard in the mountain city of Fellsmarch. Reformed thief Han Alister will do almost anything to eke out a living for his family. The only thing of value he has is something he can't sell—the thick silver cuffs he's worn since birth. They're clearly magicked—as he grows, they grow, and he's never been able to get them off... -
![To Ride the Wind: A Retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Melanie Cellier]()
To Ride the Wind: A Retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Melanie Cellier
Charlotte has always longed to be accepted by her older sisters. She would gladly exchange her vaunted beauty for their friendship. But they ask a far higher price. Pushed into marriage with a stranger, Charlotte is left betrayed and alone. All she knows of her new husband is that he has secrets—and that her heart beats a little faster whenever he calls her Lottie... -
![As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool]()
As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSix of Crows meets Graceling with a dash of Winter is Coming in this second installment of the action-packed and swoon-worthy Age of Darkness series!The Last Prophet has been found, yet he sees destruction ahead...Categorized as:
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![The First Night with the Duke Volume 1 by Hwang DoTol, Teava]()
The First Night with the Duke Volume 1 by Hwang DoTol, Teava
A handsome, selfish noble falls for a beautiful, kind commoner -- at least, that’s how the story’s supposed to go. When an average college student wakes up as Ripley, an extra in her favorite romance novel, she resolves to enjoy the luxuries of her character’s status while watching the novel's plot unfold from the sidelines...Categorized as:
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![On Fortune's Wheel by Cynthia Voigt]()
On Fortune's Wheel by Cynthia Voigt
There are some who say that the Lady Fortune has a wheel, and all men are fixed upon it. The wheel turns, and the men rise, or fall, with the turning of the wheel... -
![The Seer and the Sword by Victoria Hanley]()
The Seer and the Sword by Victoria Hanley
Legend states that there exists a mighty sword that makes its possessor invincible to his enemies. But there is a curse on anyone who lifts the sword for conquest. King Kareed of Archeld goes after this sword anyway, winning it from the King of Bellandra. When he returns home from battle, he brings his daughter, Princess Torina, two special gifts... -
![Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater]()
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsIt's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul.Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment - a condition which makes her prone to accidental scandal... -
![Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 3: Disciple by Yuu Watase]()
Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 3: Disciple by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA Beloved Fantasy From One Of Japan's Top Creators Prolific shôjo (""girls"") comics artist Yuu Watase has created a wonderfully exciting, funny, and heartfelt tale of a normal junior-high-school girl who is transported into a fictional version of ancient China. She encounters base villains and dashing heroes, and still manages to worry about her grades and where her next banquet is coming from... -
![The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 10 by Rei Tōma]()
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 10 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAsahi continues to fight against the god of darkness and his minions, and the water dragon god lends her the totality of his power...Categorized as:
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![The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7 by Rei Tōma]()
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAsahi returns to the present day, and though her reunion with her family is joyful, she misses Subaru and the water dragon god in the other world...Categorized as:
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