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19 Days by Old Xian
The cute and funny adventures of a boy and his best friend. Also contains insert art of the characters by the mangaka...Categorized as:
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My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 9 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn this warmhearted romantic comedy, a mistaken identity leads to a blossoming romance between two boys.Aoki has a crush on Hashimoto, the girl in the seat next to him in class. But he despairs when he borrows her eraser and sees she’s written the name of another boy—Ida—on it... -
ラストゲーム 1 by Shinobu Amano, 天乃 忍
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsHe's rich, he's smart, girls gather around him all the time, and he has always gotten first place on his exams... well, until Kujou transferred in his primary school class...Categorized as:
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Skip and Loafer Vol. 9 by Misaki Takamatsu, 高松美咲
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's the second-years' last shot at a proper summer vacation before third-year responsibilities kick in, and what better way to spend it than by living it up in the country? Mitsumi and the gang are Ikajima-bound, and chilling with Mitsumi's family might be just what it takes to bring hidden feelings to... -
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Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier, Oscar O. Jupiter
A sweet, queer teen romance perfect for fans of Fence and Check, Please!Annie is a smart, antisocial lesbian starting her senior year of high school who’s under pressure to join the cheerleader squad to make friends and round out her college applications...Categorized as:
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Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 3 by Izumi Tsubaki
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 23 ratings(Volume 1)To the eyes of classmate Chiyo Sakura, high school student Umetarou Nozaki--brawny of build and brusque of tongue--is a dreamboat! When Chiyo finally works up the courage to tell Nozaki how she feels about him, she knows rejection is on the table.. -
The New Girl by Cassandra Calin
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsInstagram sensation and Tapas webcomic superstar Cassandra Calin makes her long-form debut with this funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic novel about change.Goodbye, old life...Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania -- the only home Lia has ever known... -
Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Akiko Higashimura
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSTINGING BEAUTYTsukimi Kurashita has a strange fascination with jellyfish. She’s loved them from a young age and has carried that love with her to her new life in the big city of Tokyo. There, she resides in Amamizukan, a safe-haven for girl geeks who regularly gush over a range of things from trains to Japanese dolls... -
Princess Jellyfish, Vol. 5 by Akiko Higashimura
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTHE BUSINESS OF LOVE With the help of Amars and their savvy new ally Nisha, Tsukimi’s jellyfish designs are slowly taking shape as a real clothing line... -
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 1 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #1) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 5 by Okura
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA doting mother and her two beloved sons, one of whom she thinks is probably gay, go about their daily lives in this hilarious and heartwarming LGBTQIA+-friendly family comedy!Tomoko is no stranger to change. With two boys in high school and a husband who’s away on the job a lot, being able to adapt to new situations comes with the territory... -
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han
Lara Jean is having the best senior year. And there’s still so much to look forward to: a class trip to New York City, prom with her boyfriend Peter, Beach Week after graduation, and her dad’s wedding to Ms. Rothschild. Then she’ll be off to college with Peter, at a school close enough for her to come home and bake chocolate chip cookies on the weekends...Categorized as:
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I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 4 by Okura
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAs Hiroki comes home from school every day with new tales of friend Daigo's feats, Tomoko wonders about the future of her eldest's schoolboy crush... -
某某 A Certain Someone by Mu Su Li, 木苏里
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 14 ratings盛望搬进了白马弄堂的祖屋院子,一并搬进来的还有他爸正在交往的女人。他爸指着那个女人的儿子对他说:叫哥。桀骜不驯吃软不吃硬的制冷机(攻)x自认很金贵的懒蛋小少爷(受)盛望:我笔直。江添:我恐同。校园文,1v1+heSheng Wang moved into his ancestral home at White Horse Lane, along with the woman that his father was presently seeing.His dad pointed at that woman’s son and said to him: Call him ge (older brother)... -
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Paradise Kiss, Vol. 1 by Ai Yazawa
Yukari wants nothing more than to make her parents happy by studying hard and getting into a good college. One afternoon, however, she is kidnapped by a group of self-proclaimed fashion mavens calling themselves "Paradise Kiss." Yukari suddenly finds herself in the roller coaster life of the fashion world, guided by George, art-snob extraordinaire... -
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 2 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #2) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 3 by Okura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA doting mother and her two beloved sons, one of whom she thinks is probably gay, go about their daily lives in this hilarious and heartwarming LGBTQIA+-friendly family comedy!The warm and loving Aoyama house continues to run like clockwork... -
The Trip by Robin Alexander
Who wants to take a road trip with two old, bickering women and a complete stranger? Not Jill Savoy. She finds herself behind the wheel of her father’s sacred Winnebago anyway, responsible for her grandmother and adopted aunt, both of whom are mischievous teenagers in old bodies, and then there’s Shay. The last thing on Shay Macaluso’s mind was a vacation...Categorized as:
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Love Stage!!, Vol. 2 by Eiki Eiki, Taishi Zaou
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIzumi Sena is an average guy born into a family of famous celebrities. A college student and total otaku, he works hard every day with the goal of someday becoming a manga creator. But right now, he’s somehow found himself stuck doing a commercial with popular actor Ryoma Ichijo. To make matters worse, Ryoma makes the situation even more awkward by professing his undying love... -
Happy Cafe, Volume 2 by Kou Matsuzuki, Matsuzuki Kou
Inside Café Bonheur, the pursuit of happiness continues... When two mysterious young men walk into the café to declare war, Uru’s passion gets the best of everyone, and they accept the challenge--with one condition: The loser will have to quit the industry for good... -
Princess Jellyfish, Vol. 9 by Akiko Higashimura
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFIT FOR A PRINCESS As a brand, Jelly Fish comes to the conclusion that their dresses are for Amars, by Amars... -
A Business Proposal, Vol. 1 by Haehwa, Narak
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAfter being worked to the bone at her office job, getting introduced to her longtime crush’s new girlfriend, and dealing with her family’s debt hanging over her head, Hari Shin's life seems to have hit rock bottom. Luckily, her friend Youngseo has a business proposal for her: go to an arranged date in her stead and Hari will receive a hefty compensation...Categorized as:
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Fearless by Robin Alexander
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFalon Whyte books a cruise for her girlfriend of two years. What she hopes will be a fun vacation quickly turns out to be a nightmare. Falon is normally a woman who can roll with the punches, but life delivers a series of blows that knock her on her butt and leave her stranded in Honduras with the company of an uptight woman she doesn't like. Haley Hollis isn't having a good time, either... -
I Need You To Hate Me by Genicious
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA passionate and enthralling college romance. Two damaged souls on a path to obliteration. When they collide, will they heal each other, or are they damaged beyond repair?What’s worse than losing someone you love? Blaming yourself for their death. Two years after a devastating accident, Calla is still full of guilt. But beyond the blame, other demons are prowling. Post-traumatic stress disorder...Categorized as:
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Gay Club! by Simon James Green
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA landmark comedic novel about a group of queer teens at their worst - and ultimately their best - from one of the UK's leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction. Barney's a shoo-in for his school's LGBTQ+ Society President at the club's next election. But when the vote is opened up to the entire student body, the whole school starts paying attention...Categorized as:
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Princess Jellyfish Vol. 7 by Akiko Higashimura
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA BRAND NEW WORLD In order to save Amamizukan, Tsukimi makes the ultimate sacrifice: She goes to Singapore to work as a designer for Kai’s fashion company... -
Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus, Volume 7 by Akiko Higashimura
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA BRAND NEW WORLDIn order to save Amamizukan, Tsukimi makes the ultimate sacrifice: She goes to Singapore to work as a designer for Kai’s fashion company... -
Lay Your Hands On Me by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBrand-new Rock Star Romance from USA Today-Bestselling Author Blair Babylon! Xan Valentine, the rock star that Rolling Stone called “sex incarnate,” stands in the spotlight every night and sings love songs to the women in the audience. They swoon. They scream. They believe him. Those women don’t know him like Georgie does... -
Nothing Else Matters by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGeorgie broke up with Xan Valentine, the lead singer for the rock band Killer Valentine, the guy that Rolling Stone calls “sex incarnate.” The magazine isn’t wrong, but they don’t know the half of it. He’s the alpha-est male who ever walked onto a stage or into a bedroom and might be crazy, and Georgie is definitely in love with him... -
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 8 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
When Hakamada crushes their dreams of the Winter Cup, Yuki’s tenure as basketball club manager is now over...However, her relationship with Naruse has only begun! But between Naruse’s captaincy and Yuki’s frantic studies, they hardly ever see each other... -
Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love by Jared Reck
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe future is anything but certain in this alternately funny and heartbreaking contemporary story about food trucks, festivals, and first loves.It's easy to look at high school senior Oscar Olsson and think: lost. He hates school, struggles to read, and wants nothing to do with college. But Oscar is anything but lost---he knows exactly what he wants and exactly how to get it...Categorized as:
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Cheeky Brat, Vol. 9 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
Today is the day her future will be decided. After all, it’s finally time...for entrance exams. However, one thing after another keeps going wrong! Meanwhile, as Yuki’s graduation gets closer and closer to becoming a reality, Naruse is painfully aware that soon, he’ll be separated from Yuki by more than just a couple of classroom doors.. -
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 7 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
It's autumn, and the qualifier for the Winter Cup is just around the corner! But first, time for one of Yuki’s last school festivals. Between prepwork for that, studying, managing the basketball team, and dating Naruse, Yuki just might have bitten off more than she can chew.. -
Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus, Volume 8 by Akiko Higashimura
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTURNING TIDESAs this modern fairy tale of otaku girls bum-rushing the fashion industry hits its penultimate volume, Kuranosuke charges onwards for Tsukimi's retrieval mission! Hanamori-san also makes his way to Singapore, for less noble reasons, but the biggest showstopper is Shu, who decides to propose.. -
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A Side Character's Love Story, Vol. 1 by Akane Tamura
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsGrowing up, Nobuko Tanaka was always a "side character" standing off in the corner. Now in her 20s, she's fallen in love for the first time. While she isn't any good at being assertive, she will muster her courage bit by bit as she tries her best to close the distance between herself and her crush -- because even side characters fall in love... -
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 28 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo geniuses. Two brains.Two hearts. One battle.Who will confess their love first…?!Will all our beloved characters get a happy ending? Maki is still trying to get over Tsubasa, Miko is running for student council president, and Chika wants a romantic partner of her own... -
Manly Appetites: Minegishi Loves Otsu, Vol. 2 by Mito
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA delicious Boys’ Love manga series about how opposites attract--which inspired the anime shorts on YouTube!Minegishi is a handsome, friendly salaryman rising through the ranks at work. He does have one insatiable desire at the office: he loves to feed his grumpy co-worker, Otsu... -
I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe world of K-Pop has never met a star like this. Debut author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun, thoughtful rom-com celebrating confidence and body positivity—perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Julie Murphy.Skye Shin has heard it all. Fat girls shouldn’t dance. Wear bright colors. Shouldn’t call attention to themselves... -
Merry Random Christmas by Julia Kent
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt all started with a game of Truth or Dare… It’s bad enough I got arrested for prostitution on Christmas Eve. Alleged prostitution, mind you. I didn’t do it. Of course I didn’t. The cops say I offered up a certain sex act for a $5 gasoline gift card, but honey? My sex acts are worth way, way more... -
The Ethics Of Infatuation Dynamics by Lauren James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNick and Charlie face some confusion and a little jealousy when Charlie has a celebrity crush.A heartstopper mini comic... -
I Ship My Rival x Me Vol. 1 by PEPA, Qualia
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe full-color manhua (comic) adaptation of the hit danmei/Boys’ Love novel! A lighthearted romantic comedy about two rookie actors who learn they’re being shipped online.Wei Yanzi and Gu Yiliang burst onto the acting scene together, igniting a rivalry fueled by their shared debut... -
Manly Appetites: Minegishi Loves Otsu, Vol. 3 by Mito
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLOVE, SWEET LOVEOtsu likes Minegishi and Minegishi likes Otsu, but their relationship still needs some time in the oven... -
Tamon's B-Side Vol. 2 by Yuki Shiwasu
When the F/ACE members compete against each other to determine the new face of the band, Utage helps self-doubting Tamon defend his position... -
Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales
In Perfect on Paper, Leah on the Offbeat meets To All the Boys I've Loved Before: a bisexual girl who gives anonymous love advice to her classmates is hired by the hot guy to help him get his ex backHer advice, spot on. Her love life, way off.Darcy Phillips:• Can give you the solution to any of your relationship woes―for a fee.• Uses her power for good. Most of the time... -
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Boy Queen by George Lester
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLife's a drag until you try . . .Robin Cooper’s life is falling apart.While his friends prepare to head off to university, Robin is looking at a pile of rejection letters from drama schools up and down the country, and facing a future without the people he loves the most. Everything seems like it’s ending, and Robin is scrabbling to find his feet... -
The Girl That Can't Get a Girlfriend by Mieri Hiranishi
From first crush to first crushed! The autobiographical manga about one woman’s quest for the hot short-haired girlfriend of her dreams!Mieri is an awkward, nerdy college student with no dating experience, and her previous crushes on fellow butch women have all ended in disaster... -
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 11 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith Yuki living on her own, Naruse in his last year of high school, and more than a few months of dating history under their belt, one rainy after in Yuki’s apartment leads to.. -
Little Butterfly, Volume 01 by Hinako Takanaga
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe cute, outgoing Yuki Kojima and the mature misfit Atsushi Nakahara, are two boys as different as can be - and yet, somehow they are attracted to each other. Kojima seeks to befriend the class outcast and soon learns of Nakahara's troubled family life - the uncaring, abusive father and mentally unstable mother... -
Disarmed by Sarah Rees Brennan
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe boys of Kings Row head to France with exes, rivalries, and secrets in this fun and hilarious novel by a New York Times bestselling author—inspired by the award-nominated comic series by C.S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad...Categorized as:
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Strangers in Paradise: Pocket Book 1 by Terry Moore
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsKatchoo is a beautiful young woman living a quiet life with everything going for her. She's smart, independent and very much in love with her best friend, Francine. Then Katchoo meets David, a gentle but persistent young man who is determined to win Katchoo's heart...
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