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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. -
![No Time to Die & The Deep End of Fear by Elizabeth Chandler]()
No Time to Die & The Deep End of Fear by Elizabeth Chandler
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsSecrets taken to the grave don’t always stay buried. In No Time to Die, Jenny is devastated by the recent death of her sister, Liza. Looking for a sense of closure, she secretly signs up for the drama camp where Liza died. Jenny knows that someone here holds the key to what really happened to Liza that night, but if she doesn’t find out the truth soon, she may become the next victim... -
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![The Poison Song by Jen Williams]()
The Poison Song by Jen Williams
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsFrom two time British Fantasy Award-winning author, Jen Williams, comes the epic conclusion to the Winnowing Flame trilogy. Exhilarating fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb. ' One of the best fantasy novels of the year, if not the decade' James Oswald'A fitting finale, triumphant and bittersweet in all the best ways' SciFiNowAll is chaos. All is confusion... -
![The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World, Vol. 5 by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya]()
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... -
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![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 13 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 13 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA final test stands between Richard and the throne. Having failed to kill Richard, Edward V and his younger brother are sent to the Tower of London. Now that his political enemies have vanished, will Richard finally be able to take the crown? -
![07-Ghost, Volume 02 by Yuki Amemiya, Yukino Ichihara]()
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. -
![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 12 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 12 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHaving taken care of Hastings’s interference, Richard and his allies consolidate power. Meanwhile, King Edward V’s coronation day is decided. For entertainment, a hunt is arranged, but behind the scenes the king and the royal princes have concocted a dastardly plot! -
![Angel Sanctuary, Vol. 10 by Kaori Yuki]()
Angel Sanctuary, Vol. 10 by Kaori Yuki
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSetsuna is still trapped in the body of the Angel Alexiel, but he has more important things to worry about now than an identity crisis. Kurai has promised to marry Lucifer in return for restoring Setsuna to his true body--but it turns out that neither the wedding nor the resurrection are as promised... -
![Angel Sanctuary, Vol. 11 by Kaori Yuki]()
Angel Sanctuary, Vol. 11 by Kaori Yuki
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLife as an angel can be hell! The angel Alexiel loved God, but she rebelled against Heaven when she saw how disgracefully the other angels were behaving. She was finally captured, and as punishment sent to Earth to live an endless series of tragic lives. She now inhabits the body of Setsuna Mudo, a troubled teen in love with his sister Sara... -
![Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 9: Progenitor by Yuu Watase]()
Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 9: Progenitor by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsShocked to learn (from Aki, of all people! ) that the entire "Tôya Mizuki" personality is false - a fiction, a cipher without a past of any kind - Tôya struggles to find his own identity... -
![Kyo Kara MAOH!, Volume 04 (今日から (マ) のつく自由業！ / Kyō kara (MA) no tsuku jiyūgyō! - Manga #4) by Tomo Takabayashi]()
Kyo Kara MAOH!, Volume 04 (今日から (マ) のつく自由業！ / Kyō kara (MA) no tsuku jiyūgyō! - Manga #4) by Tomo Takabayashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Japanese schoolboy Yuri Shibuya, who has a strong sense of justice, gets flushed into another world, he is hailed as the king of the Mazoku, beautiful demons who want him to lead them in their war against humans. -
![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 14 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 14 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsReigning as king at last, Richard slips out of the banquet to celebrate in Buckingham’s loving arms. But due to Richmond’s behind-the-scenes machinations, Richard’s happiness is short-lived. And when questions arise about the true parentage of Richard’s son Edward, the very foundation of his rule is shaken. -
![Web Master by J.C. Diem]()
Web Master by J.C. Diem
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLexi has faced many difficult challenges since becoming a member of the Shifter Squad. All were apparently designed to teach her the skills she needs to undertake the duty that Fate has given her. As absurd as it may seem, she is destined to save the world. Thankfully, she won’t have to tackle this daunting task alone... -
![From Darkness to Darkness by Jay Bell]()
From Darkness to Darkness by Jay Bell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the cradle to the grave…. The Black Oligarch is dead. Some call his replacement a boy, others call him a threat. Cole lost everything the night he became Oligarch: his family, his home… even Jonah. Now he’s alone, left only with painful memories and the power to destroy the Five Lands. When Dylan is sent to help Cole, he finds they have more in common than expected... -
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![Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 10: Monster by Yuu Watase]()
Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 10: Monster by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHell hath no fury like a heavenly maiden. Horror, Comedy, and Romance Made in Heaven. Yuu Watase , the immensely popular writer/artist of the shôjo (girl's) fantasy smash Fushigi Yû The Mysterious Play , has turned her creativity and wry sense of humor to the horror genre with her anime/manga hit Celestial Legend... -
![Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 8: Miori by Yuu Watase]()
Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 8: Miori by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYuu Watase, the immensely popular writer/artist of the shôjo (girl's) fantasy smash Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, has turned her creativity and wry sense of humour to the horror genre with her anime/manga hit Ceres: Celestial Legend. Aya thought she was a normal teenager until she discovered that she can transform into a vastly powerful "heavenly maiden" named Ceres. . -
![Blood, Milk, and Chocolate - Part One by Cameron Jace]()
Blood, Milk, and Chocolate - Part One by Cameron Jace
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the last Dreamory, Fable, Axel and Shew want to learn more about the Lost Seven, and how the Huntsman fell in love with Snow White; an exploration that will lead to dire consequences... -
![Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 5: Mikage by Yuu Watase]()
Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 5: Mikage by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAya takes matters into her own hands when she decides to search for the hagoromo. Meanwhile, T�ya must choose between being with Aya and working for Kagami and getting his memory back. How can he break free of the organization's hold and help Aki escape as well? -
![Uncertainty by Abigail Boyd]()
Uncertainty by Abigail Boyd
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBook 1, GRAVITY, is still free to download! Last year, Ariel Donovan's life was shattered. She lost a friend, a love, and her sight into the afterlife. She's only beginning to move on, facing a summer without school as a distraction. Then she dreams of the mysterious Dexter Orphanage again, the place where all the trouble began... -
![Ghost Hunt, Vol. 2 by Shiho Inada, Fuyumi Ono]()
Ghost Hunt, Vol. 2 by Shiho Inada, Fuyumi Ono
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHOUSE OF HORROR. High school student Mai Taniyama, her handsome boss Kazuya Shibuya (aka Naru), and other members of Shibuya Psychic Research are now tackling the eerie case of the Morishita family... -
![Book Girl and the Corrupted Angel by Mizuki Nomura]()
Book Girl and the Corrupted Angel by Mizuki Nomura
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratings(Volume 1) For self-styled "book girl," third-year high school student Tohko Amano, being the head of the literary club is more than just an extracurricular activity with minor perks. It's her bread and butter . . . literally! Tohko is actually a literature-gobbling demon, and instead of the less palatable option of water-soaked bread, she opts to munch on torn out pages from all kinds of stories... -
![Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 7: Maya by Yuu Watase]()
Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 7: Maya by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYuu Watase, the immensely popular writer/artist of the shôjo (girls) fantasy smash Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, has turned her creativity and wry sense of humour to the horror genre with her anime/manga hit Ceres: Celestial Legend. Aya thought she was a normal teenager until she discovered that she can transform into a vastly powerful "heavenly maiden" named Ceres. . -
![Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 11: Maiden by Yuu Watase]()
Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 11: Maiden by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHell hath no fury like a heavenly maiden. Horror, Comedy, and Romance Made in Heaven. Yuu Watase , the immensely popular writer/artist of the shôjo (girl's) fantasy smash Fushigi Yû The Mysterious Play , has turned her creativity and wry sense of humor to the horror genre with her anime/manga hit Celestial Legend... -
![Happiness, Vol. 6 by Shuzo Oshimi]()
Happiness, Vol. 6 by Shuzo Oshimi
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOLD SCARS Years have passed since Yukiko Gosho's last horrific encounter with Makoto, and the wounds to her body and mind have healed--but imperfectly. When a charming coworker attempts to draw her out of her shell, she must confront the lingering effects of what she witnessed as a teenager. But can the past stay buried? -
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![Angel Sanctuary, Vol. 8 by Kaori Yuki]()
Angel Sanctuary, Vol. 8 by Kaori Yuki
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSetsuna, in the form of Alexiel, must return to Earth to protect his human body. But Michael, the Angel of Fire, is hot on Setsuna's heels and ready for a fight... -
![Happiness, Vol. 9 by Shuzo Oshimi]()
Happiness, Vol. 9 by Shuzo Oshimi
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTHE FEAST Sakurane’s madness reaches its peak and causes a blood-soaked frenzy that consumes the cult and even their “god. ” With nothing to stop him, Sakurane sets his sights on Gosho to complete his ritual of ascension. But as she suffers unspeakable horrors, her inner pleas awaken Okazaki from his decade-long slumber, and he makes his escape…. -
![Mermaid Saga Collector's Edition, Vol. 1 (Mermaid Saga (2 Volumes) #1) by Rumiko Takahashi]()
Mermaid Saga Collector's Edition, Vol. 1 (Mermaid Saga (2 Volumes) #1) by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsManga legend Rumiko Takahashi's classic horror series about mermaid flesh and immortality! They say that if one consumes mermaid flesh, one can attain immortality... -
![Night World: Thicker Than Water by L.J. Smith]()
Night World: Thicker Than Water by L.J. Smith
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis story is about what happens to Keller and some of the other Night World characters during the night when the Apocalypse finally comes about. You don’t need to have read Strange Fate to understand it—which is a good thing since Strange Fate hasn’t been published yet. Rating: all ages, a little gory. -
![Our Torsos Align: Human x Monster Love by Ryo Sumiyoshi, 墨佳遼]()
Our Torsos Align: Human x Monster Love by Ryo Sumiyoshi, 墨佳遼
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA beautiful exploration of supernatural love by the creator of MADK! This manga collection of stories about beastly love is from the point of view of the devourers and the devoured. Mermaids bring luck, but drag you into the depths. A woman's bird-like rescuer expresses his love in a language she doesn't understand. An extraterrestrial angel with no limbs learns to feel... -
![The Matched Trilogy: The Complete Collection by Ally Condie]()
The Matched Trilogy: The Complete Collection by Ally Condie
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThis digital collection includes all three critically acclaimed, award-winning novels from Ally Condie's Matched Trilogy, including Matched, Crossed, and the breathtaking conclusion, Reached. An international bestseller, the Matched Trilogy is a story for right now and storytelling with the resonance of a classic. -
![Into the Dread Void by Abe Moss]()
Into the Dread Void by Abe Moss
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter landing the foster family of her dreams, fourteen-year-old Nell Parrish looks forward to spending their first weekend together at their lakeside cabin. The promise of a new start. A new life. A better life. But nothing will prepare Nell for the nightmare that awaits them there, or the many haunting revelations following fast on its heels... -
![The Last Vampire and Black Blood by Christopher Pike]()
The Last Vampire and Black Blood by Christopher Pike
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBeautiful, strong, dangerous, deadly. Alisa Perne is not your average teenager. Alisa has lived for 5000 years. She has endured heartbreak, betrayal and narrowly escaped death enough for several lifetimes. Now Alisa is living in the present day and is still plagued by enemies from the past - an ancient and powerful enemy. She will protect herself and her secret no matter what the cost - she must... -
![A Hymn in the Silence by Kelley York, Rowan Altwood]()
A Hymn in the Silence by Kelley York, Rowan Altwood
Since graduating from Whisperwood School for Boys, William has found a sense of normalcy in his life with James. He has a steady (albeit secret) relationship, a home, and a job—even if it doesn’t pay the greatest. Nevermind that he lacks James’ reckless bravery when it comes to dealing with spirits; he does his best and it hasn’t killed him thus far... -
![A Shimmer in the Night by Kelley York, Rowan Altwood]()
A Shimmer in the Night by Kelley York, Rowan Altwood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBenjamin Prichard has spent much of his life feeling like an outsider. Growing up, his odd behaviour and visions of ghosts left him isolated, not to mention being the child of an immigrant mother and an absent father. Benjamin walks the line between not being Chinese enough for one community, and not English enough for the other. Whisperwood School for Boys changes everything... -
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![This Monster Wants to Eat Me, Vol. 2 by Sai Naekawa]()
This Monster Wants to Eat Me, Vol. 2 by Sai Naekawa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEver since the day she lost her family, Hinako has felt something consuming her from the inside out... -
![Happiness Vol. 8 by Shuzo Oshimi]()
Happiness Vol. 8 by Shuzo Oshimi
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMONSTERS Sudo arrives to rescue Gosho from Sakurane’s torture, and like so many before him, he underestimates the cult leader’s monstrosity, with devastating consequences. Amid the horror, Yuuki emerges from his catatonia to a chance at redemption–but it may take a monster to defeat a monster, and in spite of everything, Yuuki’s still just a bit too human…. -
![Happiness, Vol. 5 by Shuzo Oshimi]()
Happiness, Vol. 5 by Shuzo Oshimi
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLIFE OR DEATH As the body count rises, the horror that has descended upon Makoto Okazaki’s life reaches an apex. The forces pursuing him and Nora are relentless, and they will not rest until they’ve captured their prey... -
![Sailor Moon 7 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) by Naoko Takeuchi]()
Sailor Moon 7 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA new edition of the Sailor Moon manga, for a new generation of fans! Featuring an updated translation and high page count in a more affordable, portable edition, perfect to go wherever you or the magical guardian in your life want to take it. Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she's never gotten good grades, and, well, she's a bit of a crybaby... -
![A Song for You & I by Kay O'Neill]()
A Song for You & I by Kay O'Neill
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBeing a ranger means adventure, action, and protecting the weak. But who protects the ranger when they lose their way? From the bestselling author of The Moth Keeper and the Tea Dragon Society comes a must read MG graphic novel for fans of soft sweeping fantasy romances. Rowan knows exactly what they want to be: to be a ranger, protecting their village alongside their trusted flying horse Kes... -
![The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum]()
The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum
From acclaimed author K. Ancrum comes a queer romantic thriller in which the lives of Hollis, a boy in search of meaning, and Walt, a spirit with unfinished business, collide when Walt takes possession of Hollis's body. .. and maybe his heart. For fans of Adam Silvera and Aiden Thomas! Hollis Brown is stuck... -
![Vampire Knight: Life by Matsuri Hino]()
Vampire Knight: Life by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeet your knights in shining darkness in this fan-favorite series about eternal love. Cross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their dorm, they cross paths with the Night Class on their way to school... -
![Wish, Vol. 03 by Clamp]()
Wish, Vol. 03 by Clamp
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen Shuichiro rescues an angel he is granted a single wish. The problem? Shuichiro can’t think of any wishes that he couldn’t grant himself. Refusing to leave Shuichiro without granting a wish Kohaku, the angel, moves in with the young doctor to help out around the house and wait for a chance to return the favor. Of course, angels aren’t the only supernatural beings wandering the Earth... -
![Until the End by Christopher Pike]()
Until the End by Christopher Pike
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIt’s the start of the school year, and the popular girls have decided to throw the best party, one their friends will never forget. But hooking up and hanging out are the farthest things from their minds when the unthinkable happens: Someone doesn't make it out of the party alive. The death is declared a suicide, but nothing quite adds up... -
![The Diablo's Curse by Gabe Cole Novoa]()
The Diablo's Curse by Gabe Cole Novoa
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the author of The Wicked Bargain comes a high-stakes race to defeat a curse designed to kill about a teen demon who wants to be human, a boy cursed to die young, and the murderous island destined to bury them both. Dami is a demon determined to cancel every deal they've ever made in order to tether their soul to earth and become human again... -
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![The MacKinnon Curse by J.A. Templeton]()
The MacKinnon Curse by J.A. Templeton
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSixteen-year-old Riley Williams has been able to see ghosts since the car crash that took her mother's life and shattered her family. Guilt-ridden over the belief that she's somehow responsible for her mom's death, Riley is desperate to see her mother's elusive spirit to gain her forgiveness... -
![The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott]()
The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBook 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned... -
![Happiness, Vol. 7 by Shuzo Oshimi]()
Happiness, Vol. 7 by Shuzo Oshimi
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTAKEN -- Seeking answers to the questions that still haunt her, Yukiko Gosho goes alone to confront a mysterious blood-obsessed cult—the leader of which is none other than Sakurane, the man responsible for the scars on Yukiko’s body and mind. But Sakurane has his own agenda, and he will go to horrifying lengths to pursue it…. -
![A Shimmer in the Night by Kelley York]()
A Shimmer in the Night by Kelley York
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBenjamin Prichard has spent much of his life feeling like an outsider. Growing up, his odd behaviour and visions of ghosts left him isolated, not to mention being the child of an immigrant mother and an absent father. Benjamin walks the line between not being Chinese enough for one community, and not English enough for the other. Whisperwood School for Boys changes everything... -
![The Door into Sunset by Diane Duane]()
The Door into Sunset by Diane Duane
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly Freelorn, the banished Prince of Arlen, can rescue the dying land of Arlen from the usurper king and the evil that threatens it, by rediscovering a missing ritual, lost at the time of Freelorn's father's murder. Reprint. -
![Otaku Vampire's Love Bite, Vol. 3 by Julietta Suzuki]()
Otaku Vampire's Love Bite, Vol. 3 by Julietta Suzuki
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Kyuta and Hoshino luck into a pair of tickets to a hot springs inn, Hoshino thinks he’s found the perfect opportunity to come out to Kyuta as a vampire. But his plans are interrupted when a bevy of other vampires crash their weekend of restful solitude and truth telling—including Fujiyama, a vampire so powerful he shouldn’t even exist!
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