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Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 4 Volume 2 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn her determination to access the library as soon as possible, Rozemyne put her absolute all into her studies from the moment she arrived at the Royal Academy. Unfortunately for her, she behaved so unusually in the process that her retainers and professors have grown increasingly worried... -
The Path of Ascension 3 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTraining. Glory. Practicing for War. Shortly after pressing his Talents in an attempt for treasure netted an entire planet a reckoning against autonomous golems and a flying rift, Matt, Liz and his Bond Aster find themselves being sucked into a war... -
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Truestrike's Treachery by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFinally settled into Accord, Sean’s work had barely begun. The plan was to take away Lord Truestrike’s powerbase, then move against him, with Hallie working to strengthen their ties with the nobility. Sean knew better than to get involved with that side of things, knowing he’d just say the wrong things to the wrong people... -
Cursed Princess Club, vol. 3 by LambCat
Just because you’re cursed doesn’t mean you’re not special. Gwendolyn, the youngest of the king’s three daughters, is living proof that princesses don’t always have it all. She isn’t like a typical fairy-tale princess, or other princesses in the Pastel Kingdom. Gwendolyn, with her big heart and love of baking, isn’t particularly attractive... -
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 2 by Alphatart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 29 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... -
The Path of Ascension 2 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWith a unexpected temporary addition to the team, Matt, Liz, and Aster venture out unto the ever-expanding frontier. There, they'll deal with the challenge of an unexplored planet and all its hidden dangers. Their journey on the path of ascension continues. .. But do they have what it takes to persevere? -
Suitor Armor: Volume 3 by Purpah
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLady-in-waiting Lucia makes dire discoveries that haunt her every move in this third volume of Suitor Armor, an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel, with an exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content... -
All the Young Dudes: Sirius's Perspective - Volume One: Years 1-4 by Rollercoasterwords
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMsKingBean89's "All The Young Dudes" rewritten from Sirius's perspective. Book one covers years 1-4. Cover by moony cig. -
From Far Away, Vol. 04 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA prophecy of doom, passed from generation to generation, has finally arrived. Manifest in the form of a young teenage girl named Noriko, the awakening promises a new world of frightening uncertainty. But not everybody lives in fear of this ancient prophecy. Slowly, a group of sympathizers has come together to befriend and protect the vulnerable teenager... -
From Far Away, Vol. 05 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetic power will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty. But even with such infinite power, Noriko still relies on the help of her faithful companion Izark to protect her. There are enemies lurking everywhere and Noriko needs all the help she can get... -
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... -
From Far Away, Vol. 10 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko find herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world. Noriko and Izark are hiding out in the quiet rural region of Aibisk... -
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... -
From Far Away, Vol. 11 by Kyoko Hikawa, Yuko Sawada
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
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Night Study by Maria V. Snyder
Ever since being kidnapped from the Illiais Jungle as a child, Yelena Zaltana's has been fraught with peril. But the recent loss of her Soulfinding abilities has endangered her more than ever before. As she desperately searches for a way to reclaim her magic, her enemies are closing in, and neither Ixia nor Sitia are safe for her anymore... -
The Dreamer's Curse by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWith an un-cursed prince and king back on the throne, Sevana goes back to her usual routine without worry. But her peaceful days don’t last for long. A hunter from a small northern village comes to her, pleading for help. The people in his village are disappearing during the night, transported great distances in their sleep, and they don’t know why... -
From Far Away, Vol. 14 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
Heroes by Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEirik wants nothing more than to show Celestia—the Witch who pulled him out of the darkness—that his feelings for her are real, but his parents expect him to avenge a wrong done to his family. To make matters worse, Celestia is moving on and is already dating another guy. Then Eirik discovers she is the key to accomplishing his goals... -
A Shade of Kiev 2 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThere is much about my past that I have never revealed to anyone. Nobody knows that, before I lost myself, I was a physician's apprentice. I have witnessed countless human illnesses. But I have lived for centuries and never come across a vampire being sick with anything other than his own darkness. Until today. I'm staring at my blood on the floor and a raging migraine is taking hold of me... -
Found by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFog rolls into Tulsa, and with it comes Darkness. Zoey knows something is up, and that the something involves Neferet, but Neferet can't possibly be freed, right? Other Neferet and her companion, Lynette, arrive in Woodward Park to set this world's Neferet free from her grotto prison, and discover there may be those who sympathize with their cause... -
From Far Away, Vol. 13 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
Balancer by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThis is the final book of the Advent Mage Cycle. Here is the conclusion to Garth's amazing story. -
Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire by Don Martin
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWitch apprentice Verity Vox has never encountered a problem magic can’t solve. So when a cryptic note invites her to Foxfire, she goes. With her apprenticeship limiting her services to a year, Foxfire will be her biggest challenge yet... -
From Far Away, Vol. 12 by Kyoko Hikawa, Yuko Sawada
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world... -
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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... -
I'm in Love with the Villainess: She's so Cheeky for a Commoner Vol. 2 by Inori
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA retelling of the hit yuri series I'm in Love with the Villainess that inspired an upcoming anime (original light novels and manga adaptation also from Seven Seas)--from the villainess' point of view! Claire François has it beauty, brains, and the blood of nobility... -
Darkmage by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn old enemy is on the hunt…. Almost two years have passed since Alyx Egalion was first sent to DarkSkull Hall to become a mage. Now a half-trained mage apprentice, Alyx wields a depth of magic that scares even the corrupt Mage Council. Summoned abruptly home, Alyx and her friends find themselves unprepared for the changes that have occurred in Rionn during their absence... -
On the Shoulders of Titans by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsCorin Cadence finally has a firm reason to believe his brother, Tristan, is still alive. Unfortunately, finding more information isn’t going to be easy. Tristan appears to be entangled with a clandestine organization that calls themselves Whispers. And Corin’s last brush with the Whispers didn’t exactly end well... -
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 Savior's Book Café Story in Another World, Vol. 5 by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya
In this charming tale, a woman gets transported to a fantasy world and pursues her own quest: opening a book café! Tsukina is a single, thirty-something office worker whose favorite thing is curling up with a good book. When a god tells her that she must go to another world to become its magical savior, Tsukina isn’t interested. She has zero desire to go on some grand hero’s journey... -
Monster and the Beast, Vol. 2 by renji
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe innocent Cavo has finally managed to express his true feelings for the irrepressible Liam, but mysterious figures related to Liam's past interrupt them. In the midst of saving damsels and fleeing enemies, they hardly have a moment alone to explore their new status quo. Chance encounters, dangerous foes, and unexpected companions test the limits of the bond between Cavo and Liam... -
From Flame and Ash by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues Lyric’s epic journey in this spellbinding sequel to From Breath and Ruin. I lost my past, my friends, and even my connections to both worlds when I found out about the Maison realm and my calling. Now I must put that aside and travel back to the kingdoms to continue my training as the Spirit Priestess... -
Taliath by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIf you could be part of the magic, would you? Return to the thrilling young adult fantasy world of The Mage Chronicles. .. Driven to find the truth behind her mother’s death, Alyx Egalion has returned to DarkSkull Hall and reunited with her friends. The lies that bound her past have broken open, and she’s determined to embrace the magic that burns inside her... -
The Follower of Flowers by Natalia Hernandez
As a child, the Name-Bearer had one duty; to receive and deliver the names of the future monarchy from the Flowers of Prophecy. But on the day of the Naming Ceremony, the Flowers refused. They claim another child was born more worthy of the Naming, and the Name-Bearer must find him and bring him to them in order to restore peace to her land... -
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Wynd, Book Three: The Throne in the Sky by James Tynion IV, AndWorld Design
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe land of Esseriel is a darker and more dangerous place than ever, as tensions between the Human and Faerie realms build to the brink of war. Could Wynd be the only hope for peace? Danger, betrayal, and even some romance confront our heroes at every turn, while elsewhere, the Duke makes murderous plans of his own... -
Summer of Frost by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Land of the Fae is strong with all four courts banded as one, but uncertainty still remains as they all work together to end the dark sorcerer’s evil reign. Sorcha—the one and only Winter Court princess—has a secret, a secret that she has enjoyed keeping for the past six months... -
The God and the Flightless Messenger by Hagi
A messenger's duty is to care for and protect the god they've been assigned to. In order to complete these tasks, such messengers require wings. Shin, however, can't fly. His tiny, useless wings make him the target of ridicule and scorn among the other messengers and have kept him from being able to serve a god. .. until now... -
When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAn explosive new novel brimming with love, secrets, and enchantment by Jandy Nelson, Printz Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of I’ll Give You the Sun. 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... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 4 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAsleep And Scheming. After 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... -
07-Ghost, Volume 02 by Yuki Amemiya, Yukino Ichihara
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHis best friend’s fate spurs Teito into trying to master the Bascule ? a powerful weapon that can harness and focus his innate power. Friends become enemies and rivals become allies as Teito begins to fulfill his destiny, and protect his fallen country from the minions of his former masters. -
The Silence of Unworthy Gods by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsUpon returning to Valia after his journey to Caelford and the Unclaimed Lands, Corin Cadence is confronted with a familiar foe — his own father. While his strength has vastly increased since his last encounter with Magnus Cadence, Corin knows that he’ll need every trick at his disposal — and maybe a few new ones — if he wants to survive a duel with his father intact... -
Demon Diary, Volume 02 by Kara, Jee-Hyung Lee
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter failing his tutor, Eclipse, and sparing the life of an enemy life (very un-demonlike! ), young Raenef decides to leave his homeland alone until he's become a Demon Lord. But life in the big world isn't easy for an unskilled demon. There are many who hate demons and would kill Raenef on sight. When Raenef stumbles into the temple of Rased, he meets someone who would love to do just that... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 2 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMagic School’s in Session. Unexpectedly reincarnated into the setting of her favorite video game, Katarina swiftly realized that she was the villain of the story–doomed to death or exile, no matter what future came to pass! Armed with that knowledge, she’s done everything she can (with maybe a few blunders along the way) to try and change her fate... -
The Novice by Trudi Canavan
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 53 ratings"Even if a magician's powers surface of their own accord, he will soon be dead if he does not gain the knowledge of how to control them. " Alone among all the novices in the Magicians' Guild, only Sonea comes from lowly beginnings. Yet she has won powerful allies—including Lord Dannyl, newly promoted to Guild Ambassador... -
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Undeniably Chosen by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAva has watched her parents, Caleb and Maggie, live the perfect fairy tale, the perfect love story, played out in front of her eyes her entire life. Her family is love, life, and happiness. The Jacobsons are everything a family should be and Ava is loved and well taken care of... -
Villains Are Destined to Die (novel), Vol. 2 (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #2) by Gwon Gyeoeul
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratings역하렘 공략 게임의 악역,. 에카르트 공작가의 하나뿐인 공녀이자 입양아 페넬로페로 빙의했다. 그런데 하필 난이도는 극악! 뭘 해도 엔딩은 죽음뿐이다. ‘진짜 공녀’가 나타나기 전에 어떻게든 여주의 어장 중 한 명을 공략해서 이어져야 한다! 사사건건 시비를 거는 오빠 1, 2. 모든 루트가 죽음으로 이어지는 미친 황태자. 여주바라기 마법사와 충직한 노예 기사까지! ‘일단 가망성 없는 놈들은 바로 버리자. ’. “그동안 제 주제를 잘 몰랐어요. 앞으로는 쭉, 신경 쓰실 일 없이, 쥐죽은 듯 살겠습니다. ”. 근데 왜 자꾸 선을 그을수록 호감도가 오르는 거야? ! -
Wynd, Book Three: The Throne in the Sky by James Tynion IV, AndWorld Design
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsReturn to Esseriel in the darkest chapter to date of Wynd, perfect for newcomers and longtime fans of Eisner Award-Winning writer James Tynion IV! The land of Esseriel is a darker and more dangerous place than ever, as tensions between the Human and Faerie realms build to the brink of war... -
From Spirit and Binding by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues Lyric’s prophecy in this breathtaking sequel to From Flame and Ash. In my quest to unlock four of my five elements, I have watched those I love fade into ash and ruin. Bearing the weight of soul-crushing loss, my friends and I must try to regroup and journey back to the only home I have left—the Obscurité Court... -
Charlotte and the Cozy Cottage by Abigail Manning
She’s a con artist who’s ready to start fresh. He’s her last target before she’s placed under house arrest. What will happen when he pays her a visit in her new prison? Charlotte Chryses has spent enough time pick-pocketing and thieving to know that it’s not the life she wants, but her father doesn’t feel the same...Categorized as:
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If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love (Light Novel), Vol. 1 by Harunadon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSOMETIMES FIRE AND ICE ARE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER. Brigitte Meidell belongs to a noble family, which means high expectations were placed upon her spirit contract. However, her bonded spirit turned out to be a weak no-name, and ever since, she has been a source of shame to her family...
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