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Mark of the Fool 6 by J.M. Clarke
To preserve the future, Alex must find the secrets of the past. After a devastating battle, Alex Roth is left with more questions than answers, and—as the Ravener grows more aggressive—he and his companions struggle to learn the truth of Thameland’s Cycle. But—thanks to an old enemy—they do have one lead, though it will take them into the bowels of the darkest Hells... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 26 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! -
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Skip Beat!, Vol. 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight! Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Kyoko’s having trouble getting into the role of Cain’s sister... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 28 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! -
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Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur
The thrilling, heartfelt finale to the New York Times bestselling Hooky series, based on the beloved WEBTOON comic. Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king—and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian—Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and their friends, before darkness prevails... -
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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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 02 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMikan joins her best friend, Hotaru, at the Alice Academy, a special school for people with an "Alice," or paranormal talent, and she must learn to know and use her own such talent if she hopes to stay. -
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 07 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMikan joins her best friend, Hotaru, at the Alice Academy, a special school for people with an "Alice," or paranormal talent, and she must learn to know and use her own such talent if she hopes to stay. -
Sailor Moon SuperS, Vol. 1 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA graphic novel offers the continuing adventures of Serena and her friends, who use the power of the moon and the planets, as the superhero Sailor Moon and her comrades, to battle the forces of evil. -
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 04 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMikan's daring rescue of Natsume has earned her an upgrade to One-star rank, and just in time for the School Festival to start. The festival is even more spectacular than Mikan had ever dreamed, and she and the rest of the Special Ability class are all set to knock visitor's socks off with their great new attraction. -
MeruPuri, Vol. 4 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAll high-school freshman Airi Hoshina ever wanted was to someday live in a cozy home with a loving husband, and find joy in the little things in life. As a result, she makes it her daily mission to get to school on time because school legend has it that the longer one's non-tardy streak is, the better boyfriend one will find... -
Gakuen Alice, Vol. 06 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMikan joins her best friend, Hotaru, at the Alice Academy, a special school for people with an "Alice," or paranormal talent, and she must learn to know and use her own such talent if she hopes to stay. -
Sailor Moon SuperS, Vol. 4 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA graphic novel offers the continuing adventures of Serena and her friends, who use the power of the moon and the planets, as the superhero Sailor Moon and her comrades, to battle the forces of evil. -
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MeruPuri, Vol. 2 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAfter Aram's elder brother Jeile fails to lift the spell on him, Aram is forced to stay with Airi. Meanwhile, an unsuspecting Airi recites Aram's full name in front of the mirror and is magically transported to Astale! But to Airi's dismay, the citizens of Aram's kingdom give her the cold shoulder. What do they know about her secret bloodline. .. ? -
学園アリス 16 [Gakuen Alice 16] by Tachibana Higuchi, 樋口 橘
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratings体育祭で無意識に第2のアリスを使い、月(ルナ)の企みを阻止した蜜柑。クラスメートの誤解も解け、いつもの学園生活に。けれど何故か棗は孤立していて…。そんな中、ひょんなことから皆の中身と体が入れ替わってしまい! ? -
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 5 by Shinobu Ohtaka
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAladdin has found Alibaba at last, but Alibaba has changed and perhaps for the worse. In the city of Balbadd, the Fog Troop, a gang of thieves, struggles against a corrupt government. The leader of the Fog Troop, Cassim, was Alibaba's childhood friend and has pressured him into becoming the figurehead of the gang... -
InuYasha: Liars and Ogres and Monkeys...Oh, My! by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRare book. -
Black Bird, Vol. 9 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+. Misao and Kyo finally go all the way, and Misao can’t regret the new levels of intimacy, even though all the other demons seem to be able to tell that they are now lovers. But does Kyo feel the same way? Instead of bringing them closer, their new status seems to make him turn away from Misao... -
Shugo Chara!, Vol. 10: A Heart's Desire... by Peach-Pit
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAs Amu and Ikuto get to the heart of the Easter Corporation, the Embryo’s true owner is found, and the egg from Ikuto’s violin resurfaces! Later, as graduation approaches, relationships complicate. Who will prove the victor in this game of hearts? -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 3 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFalsely Accused! Katarina Claes, reborn into her favorite dating sim, has finally met and befriended Maria Campbell, the heroine of the game, in the hopes of avoiding exile or death. But when Maria disappears, it's up to Katarina to figure out who's behind it... -
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 3 by Shinobu Ohtaka
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAladdin finds himself among the Kouga tribe, who live deep in the desert far from Qishan. An emissary from the Kou Empire arrives offering peace, but when it turns out to be an offer they can't refuse, things take a turn for the worse. Aladdin learns more about the legend of the Magi and the Rukh, bird-like beings of light, with whom he appears to share a deep connection. .. -
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... -
Black Bird, Vol. 18 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThere is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality... -
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Black Bird, Vol. 15 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
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... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 1 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAfter hitting her head particularly hard one day, Duke Claes' daughter, Katarina, suddenly recalls all the memories of her past that of a teenage Japanese girl. Just before her untimely death, this girl recalls playing an otome game. .. that is exactly like the world she's living in now! She is now Katarina Claes, the antagonist of the otome game, who nastily hounded the protagonist until the end... -
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 2 by Shinobu Ohtaka
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAladdin and Alibaba have entered the Dungeon of Qishan hoping to find hidden treasure--but danger's found them! A horde of slimes closes in on them, while Lord Jamil and his slaves head into the dungeon looking to intercept Aladdin and grab any riches he may have found! But these rivals have more to worry about than each other, and new friends, new enemies and amazing riches are yet to be... -
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 05 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn the midst of a heated battle, Takiko is transported back to her own world. There, all the problems she escaped through her father's book are waiting for her: her mother's funeral, her father's disapproval, and her reunion with Mr. Ohsugi, her first love. But with the wisdom and strength she's found as the Priestess of Genbu, Takiko knows what she has to do... -
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... -
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 05 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsShy Ayu Tateishi has just made a new friend at school. But this new friend, much to her surprise, is no ordinary classmate. Nina Sakura may look like a normal middle school girl, but she's got a big secret. She's a witch. -
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 03 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBut being a witch-in-training isn't as easy (or fun) as it seems. In fact, it's sort of a pain in the neck. There are secrets to keep, all kinds of tricky magical stuff to remember and never-ending catastrophes to sidestep. Nina may be sweet, but she's got a lot to learn. Thank goodness one of her schoolteachers is an emigre from the Magic Kingdom. Two witches are better than one, right? Well. . -
An Inconvenient Princess by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsPenny knows all about expectation. After all, she’s a seventh child and they’re always blessed, especially in a fairy-favored family like Penny’s. But Penny also knows all about disappointment. Because there’s nothing magical about her at all. She’s perfectly ordinary, even outshone by her own twin, Anneliese... -
Black Bird, Vol. 15 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsHe loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend... -
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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... -
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 04 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsUnfortunately, Nina is finding out that going to school on Earth is a lot more complicated than she first thought. Not everybody is glad to have a spunky (and cute) witch flitting about campus. A girl named Sayaka, for example, has recently become obsessed with Nina. A half-witch herself, Sayaka is jealous that her new classmate is stealing all the attention away from her... -
Demon Diary, Volume 07 by Kara, Lee Yun-Hee
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAs a young Demon Lord-in-training, Raenef has experienced it all -- he's fought the good fight, made close friends and developed a deep bond with his tutor Eclipse. Despite his scattered nature, Raenef has learned everything there is to know. .. and now it's all gone! In this final volume, Raenef finds himself back on the street with holes in his memory, his wallet, and his heart... -
Ultra Maniac, Vol. 02 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen Yuta, a boy from Nina's home-dimension, enrols in her earth school, his motivations are suspect even before he secretly gives her best friend Ayu a camera guaranteed to reveal true love. Ayu quickly learns that love is an emotion most fickle, and not even Nina's magic can predict the target of Cupid's pointed arrow! -
Codename: Sailor V, Vol. 2 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIts Valentine’s Day and chocolates are being exchanged, but Minako Aino can’t decide if she wants a crush to give her chocolates to, or just to eat them all herself. If stress of Valentine’s Day wasn’t already enough, now Sailor V has to contend with a chocolate shop fatting everyone up, and an evil spa draining people of their life force... -
Princess in Disguise by E.D. Baker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWith the help of family and friends, Annie and Liam's wedding day looks as if it's going to be perfect until everything starts to go wrong. Liam's father doesn't show up, nor do the magic-wielding guests. Members of the wedding party come down with strange afflictions, Annie's gown is ruined, a storm floods the castle grounds, and an unknown king lays seige to the castle... -
Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsNatalie Riess and Sara Goetter's Dungeon Critters is a middle-grade graphic novel about a gang of adorable animal friends on a D&D style dungeon crawl. Quests! Plots! Evil Plants! Magic and mayhem! Join the Dungeon Critters — a tight-knit squad of animal companions — on a wild adventure investigating a sinister botanical conspiracy among the furry nobility... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 4 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter 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. Will she wake in time to defeat Sirius? Or will Katarina finally meet her doom? -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 9 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter reincarnating as the villainess of an otome game, Katarina Claes successfully staved off all the Catastrophic Bad Ends the game held in store for her... -
The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker, Vol. 3 by Tôwa
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArihito and his party have at last moved up to District Seven, and the Hidden God Ariadne is becoming stronger day by day. Everything seems to be going smoothly except for one particular obstacle: the district's top-ranked alliance, Beyond Liberty, and their monopoly over the labyrinth's hunting grounds! -
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Shugo Chara! Volume 12 by Peach-Pit
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe Guardians of Seiyo Academy are all super busy in preparation for graduation. As the day of commencement approaches, feelings are confessed, and secrets are revealed, including the source of the Guardian Characters! Will Amu's Guardian Characters sleep forever in their eggs? And will she ever get to see Ikuto? -
The Tragic Life of Lady Tina DeSilva by T.J. Klune
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsLady Tina DeSilva was not a cruel girl. No, she most definitely wasn't cruel. After all, it wasn't her fault that Mervin made her want to stab him in the face just to see what his blood looked spilling out onto the ground while he screamed for her to stop. Rystin was forever. Mervin, though. Mervin was just a bump in the road. _______________. Status: Complete. Words: 16,256. -
Demon Diary, Volume 05 by Kara, Lee Yun-Hee
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBe Careful What You Wish For. .. Despite his best efforts, young Raenef the Fifth can't help but embarrass his tutor, Eclipse, time and time again. Still training to become a Demon Lord, Raenef's friendly and loving nature makes Raenef look bad. .. and Eclipse look even worse. Fed up with his failures, Raenef does what he once considered unthinkable. .. and actually tries to study... -
I'm in Love with the Villainess Manga, Vol. 2 (私の推しは悪役令嬢。 [Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou.] (Comic) #2) by Inori, Hanagata
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRae Taylor, former corporate worker, has been reborn into the world of her favorite dating sim, where she's determined to romance the villainess, Claire François. .. or, failing that, at least make Claire happy! Using knowledge from the game, Rae has become Claire's maid, and now she's trying to set her up with the second prince, Thane Bauer... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 5 by Nami Hidaka, Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDoom After Doom. Having survived the graduation party, the final event in the dating sim Fortune Lover, Katarina has successfully avoided exile and death! To her great relief, every potential courtship with the game’s heroine, Maria, has ended platonically. But unbeknownst to Katarina, there’s a sequel to Fortune Lover! What new doom awaits her at the school festival? -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 5 by Nami Hidaka, Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaving survived the graduation party, the final event in the dating sim Fortune Lover, Katarina has successfully avoided exile and death! To her great relief, every potential courtship with the game's heroine, Maria, has ended platonically. But unbeknownst to Katarina, there's a sequel to Fortune Lover! What new doom awaits her at the school festival?
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