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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 16 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsA large fleet of ships from South Kai heads to Sensui at drug trafficker Hyo’s behest... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 18 by Mizuho Kusanagi
A Kai Empire soldier fatally strikes Zeno, but he doesn’t die! Yona and her friends are shocked by the Yellow Dragon’s power as well as what he reveals about both his past and the Crimson Dragon... -
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![All The Young Dudes - Volume One: Years 1 - 4 by MsKingBean89]()
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. 7 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 7 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsIn order to free the port town of Awa from an evil tyrant, Yona and her friends team up with Jaeha, the Green Dragon, and his fellow pirates... -
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![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 31 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 31 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Kingdom of Kohka triumphs over Sen Province, but Hak is gravely injured and Yona is unable to speak! Meanwhile, while tending to injured soldiers, Yun shows interest in the Sky Tribe’s medical techniques... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 33 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsForbidden from contacting Hak and the Four Dragons, Yona sneaks out of her room at Hiryuu Palace! But when she comes face-to-face with Su-won, what words will she have for her father’s murderer? Later, Yona uncovers some past mysteries about Su-won’s... -
![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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![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 35 by Mizuho Kusanagi, 草凪みずほ]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 35 by Mizuho Kusanagi, 草凪みずほ
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPrincess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family!Feeling ill from the Crimson Illness, Su-won is unable to attend a conference with a South Kai delegation... -
![Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 4 Volume 7 by Miya Kazuki]()
Ascendance of a Bookworm , Part 4 Volume 7 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAfter fainting at a tea party for bookworms, Rozemyne is forcibly returned to Ehrenfest. There, she reunites with her lower city associates and enjoys some long-awaited reading time in the temple... but as peaceful as these winter days may seem, a revelation in the bible threatens to turn her days of reclusion on their head... -
![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... -
![My Happy Marriage, Vol. 3 (My Happy Marriage (Manga) #3) by Akumi Agitogi, Tsukiho Tsukioka]()
My Happy Marriage, Vol. 3 (My Happy Marriage (Manga) #3) by Akumi Agitogi, Tsukiho Tsukioka
For failing to inherit the boon of unusual power that is the Saimori birthright and bringing shame to the family name, mistreated Miyo is cast out to become another's problem.Sent to the Kudo clan—itself preternaturally powerful—as a potential bride for its heir, Kiyoka, Miyo is surprised to experience kindness for the first time in her thus far sad life... -
![Sailor Moon, Vol. 2 by Naoko Takeuchi]()
Sailor Moon, Vol. 2 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIndonesian Edition of:Bishojosenshi Seramun 2by Naoko TakeuchiISBN 4-06-178731-4@ 1992 Naoko TakeuchiFirst published in Japan 1992 by Kodansha Ltd. - TokyoISBN Serial Edisi Indonesia979-537-421-4Akhirnya Usagi ingat kalau dia adalah pemimpin Pretty Soldiers yang bertugas melindungi Putri Bulan dan Kristal Perak. Kemudian mereka kembali melanjutkan tugasnya...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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![From Far Away, Vol. 05 by Kyoko Hikawa]()
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]()
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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![Of the Curse or the Crown by V.B. Lacey]()
Of the Curse or the Crown by V.B. Lacey
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Diaries 2 meets King Midas in this swoon-worthy forbidden romance fantasy standalone.An heir. An Empress. A Queen.As a former rebel leader, Clarissa Aris is no stranger to power. She’s ready to reclaim the throne of the Veridian Empire and is eager to guide her people out of a past of violence and into a better future... -
![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... -
![Red River, Vol. 1 by Chie Shinohara]()
Red River, Vol. 1 by Chie Shinohara
Yuri, a pretty Japanese girl who just passed a college entrance exam, is ecstatic after her first kiss with her handsome childhood friend-turned-boyfriend, Himuro. Meanwhile, she starts to notice that water becomes agitated whenever she goes near it! One night, hands appear out of a puddle on the street and drag her into the water...Categorized as:
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![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 Dreamer's Curse by Honor Raconteur]()
The Dreamer's Curse by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 21 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... -
![Athena the Wise by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Athena the Wise by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThese classic myths from the Greek pantheon are given a modern twist that contemporary tweens can relate to, from dealing with bullies like Medusa to a first crush on an unlikely boy... -
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![The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig]()
The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig
This is the story of Hazel, a young healer navigating a ruthless court to save the life of the king, grappling with a pantheon of gods with questionable agendas as she fights for agency and true love in her own life as the goddaughter of none other than Death himself. All gifts come with a price. Hazel Trépas has always known she wasn’t like the rest of her siblings...Categorized as:
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![Bridge of Ash by Jacquelyn Benson]()
Bridge of Ash by Jacquelyn Benson
England's deadliest secrets are at risk—and so is the man Lily is about to marry.As World War I rages across Europe, a military officer is brutally murdered in a remote English country house. Lord Strangford is the only suspect.To clear his name, Lily must unravel the secrets that surround the corpse... -
![The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine]()
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
Twelve-year-old Addie admires her older sister Meryl, who aspires to rid the kingdom of Bamarre of gryphons, specters, and ogres. Addie, on the other hand, is fearful even of spiders and depends on Meryl for courage and protection... -
![Enlighten by K.M. Shea]()
Enlighten by K.M. Shea
It took Britt two years to be crowned King of Britain, raise Camelot, and establish the Round Table. It takes only a moment to bring everything crashing down on her. With the reveal of Britt's biggest secret comes the revelation that her knights might never forgive her... -
![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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![The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, Vol. 1 by Antstudio, SANSOBEE]()
The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, Vol. 1 by Antstudio, SANSOBEE
Aria Roscent mercilessly bullied her stepsister Mielle and paid the ultimate price for her misdeeds―but not before Mielle revealed that she’d manipulated Aria into harassing Mielle in the first place! Instead of dying, Aria is sent back in time and gifted a strange hourglass with mysterious powers...Categorized as:
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![Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca]()
Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLady "Poppy" Pyppenia is guarded by the Sleepless Knight Cyrenic, but becomes endangered when an assassin threatens her life in the new king's reign. As Poppy and Cyrenic try to discover who wants her dead, they must navigate the dangerous waters of life at court, and of their growing feelings for one another. Collects issues 1-6...Categorized as:
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![Black Moon by Romina Russell]()
Black Moon by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBook 3 in the breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. One final secret stands between Rho and the enemy... -
![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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![Mythology by Edith Hamilton, Jim Tierney]()
Mythology by Edith Hamilton, Jim Tierney
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 59 ratingsSince its original publication by Little, Brown and Company in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the word and established itself as a perennial bestseller in its various available formats: hardcover, trade paperback, mass market paperback, and e-book...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Aphrodite the Beauty by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Aphrodite the Beauty by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWell-researched and true to the original myths, each volume in the Goddess Girls series addresses contemporary issues like friendships and relationships from a classically accurate—and entertaining—persepective.In Aphrodite the Beauty, Aphrodite, goddessgirl of love, must deal with jealousy after giving Athena a makeover...Categorized as:
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![Artemis the Brave by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Artemis the Brave by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsShe may be the goddess girl of the hunt, but that doesn't mean she always feels brave...Categorized as:
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![Realm of Ash by Tasha Suri]()
Realm of Ash by Tasha Suri
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe fate of an empire rests in the hands of a young woman with magical blood and nothing left to lose, and an outcast prince determined to save his family at any cost, in this "dark, melodious, and memorable" new fantasy (Library Journal, starred review) from the author of the award-winning Empire of Sand. The Ambhan Empire is crumbling. A terrible war of succession hovers on the horizon... -
![The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett]()
The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAn inventive and fantastical reimagining of Anne of Green Gables—with magic and witches!—that explores found family, loss, and the power of a girl's imagination, from the acclaimed author of The Language of Ghosts and The School Between Winter and Fairyland. Perfect for readers who loved The Girl Who Drank the Moon and Serafina and the Black Cloak... -
![Scorched Skies by E.J. Mellow]()
Scorched Skies by E.J. Mellow
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the award-winning author of the Mousai series comes book one in an epic duology inspired by the Icarus myth, about an outcast woman and a winged prince torn between forbidden love and born duty.In the divided world of Cādra, where the winged Volari rule over the earthbound Süra, Tanwen has never relished her life of secrecy, but hiding is her only means of survival...Categorized as:
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![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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![Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse]()
Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat if with one touch you could see inside the soul? Rowen Mar lives in fear of her new found power, the ability to see the darkness inside the human heart... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 1: Priestess by Yuu Watase]()
Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 1: Priestess by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsThe discovery of a mysterious book transports Miaka and her best friend Yui into a strange new world reminiscent of ancient China. They set out to find and befriend seven Celestial Warriors, including dashing mercenary Tamahome and wannabe empress Nuriko. Only then can Miaka summon the power of the god Suzaku, find her true love, and get home safely... -
![War of the Sea by Dana Claire]()
War of the Sea by Dana Claire
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHis powers could save the ocean. Her vendetta could sink a kingdom. Captain Elouise Farrington, the youngest pirate on the Caviar Sea, seeks revenge on her father’s killer. But when her oddly hypnotic foe proposes a pact to kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea’s bloodshed, she must make a choice... -
![이번 생은 가주가 되겠습니다 [Ibeon Saeng-eun Gajuga Doegessseubnida] (I Shall Master this Family (Novel) #1) by Kim Ro Ah, 김로아]()
이번 생은 가주가 되겠습니다 [Ibeon Saeng-eun Gajuga Doegessseubnida] (I Shall Master this Family (Novel) #1) by Kim Ro Ah, 김로아
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings제국에서 제일가는 부자 가문의 사생아로 환생한 피렌티아.이대로 탄탄대로일 줄 알았건만.아버지는 돌아가시고, 친척들에게 문전박대에, 잘나가던 가문마저 쫄딱 망해 버리기까지…….그런데 이거 진짜인가?술을 좀(많이) 마셨다가 마차에 치였는데,다시 눈을 뜨니 일곱 살로 돌아왔다?거기다 이전 생에 가문의 원수였던 찬바람 쌩쌩 불던 2황자가대형견처럼 나를 쫄래쫄래 쫓아다닌다!“나보단 티아 네가 더 예뻐.”“……놀려 지금?”“아니. 진심인데.”좋아, 2황자도 가문도 다 내 거다!이번 생은 내가 가주 하든가 해야지...Categorized as:
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![Nemesis by Kat Ross]()
Nemesis by Kat Ross
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the fourth volume of the Fourth Talisman series, Nazafareen risks everything on a desperate gamble to stop the Vatras once and for all… With Meb safely among her own people, Nazafareen has finally embraced her dangerous fire magic. She is the Fourth Talisman, destined to free the heirs from the wards binding their own extraordinary power... -
![Chasing Midlife Demons by Heloise Hull]()
Chasing Midlife Demons by Heloise Hull
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA NEW PWF novel from the author of Making Midlife Magic, for those who like their rosé chilled and their demons hot!The last time the police knocked on my door, I lost my husband. Now they’re back, and this time, it’s about my mother.She’s fine, for now, but she’s deteriorating fast. Her mind is failing her, and her body isn’t far behind... -
![When Gods Fall by S.E. Bouvier]()
When Gods Fall by S.E. Bouvier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo sisters. Both destined for greatness. One will rise. One will fall.In the Freefolk camps, magic is forbidden, and the gods are dead.Alena has lived in the camps all her life but is fascinated by the Old Lands and their magic.When her father is injured in a hunting accident, that same magic is his only hope of survival...
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