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The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), Vol. 6 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsCAN MAOMAO DULL THE CHARMS OF A HEAVENLY MAIDEN?! When the ever luminous Jinshi asks for her help in disguising himself to see to a matter beyond the palace walls, Maomao must dig deep to mar her employer's divine allure! And to make the ploy believable, Maomao herself is roped into a spot of theater right alongside her master... -
Your Letter by Hyeon A. Cho
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSori is a special young girl - kind, caring and principled well beyond her years. Unfortunately, these are NOT the personality traits generally celebrated in middle school – especially Sori’s, where she’s bullied mercilessly for defending the defenseless until she herself becomes a target... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 4 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMAOMAO STUMBLES ONTO AN EVEN BIGGER MYSTERY...The trail of the garden banquet leads Maomao to the Garnet Palace! Aiming to uncover the identity and motives of the culprit who nearly succeeded in turning the festivities into a tragedy, the young apothecary-turned-lady's maid temporarily takes up there at Jinshi's behest... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 8 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTHE TRUTH OF MAOMAO’S BIRTH IS REVEALED?!Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking “poison” as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time... -
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The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), Vol. 7 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMAOMAO FOILS A PLOT, BUT IS THE THREAT GONE FOR GOOD?Proving herself indispensable yet again by saving Jinshi from a horrific fate, Maomao is given the chance to explain her rash behavior during the holy ritual. But when she continues her investigation into the foiled plot, a bizarre outcome awaits, leaving the plucky apothecary impressed by the sheer nerve of the culprit behind it... -
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 2 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTeru, siswi SMA miskin yang harus menjalani hari-harinya sebagai pembantu Kurosaki, pengurus sekolah yang agak preman. Tapi sebenarnya Kurosaki adalah Daisy, sosok misterius yang telah menjadi penopang hidup Teru yang sebatang kara. Teru yang tidak mengetahui kebenaran itu, perlahan mulai menyukai Kurosaki... -
電撃デイジー 6 by Kyousuke Motomi, 最富 キョウスケ
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 22 ratings“No matter what happens, I’ll protect you.”Teru, a poor and kind girl, recently lost her older brother, her only remaining relative. Before he died he gave her a cell phone connecting her to a person he said would support her if ever he were unable to. As time passes she is cheered on by text messages sent from this enigmatic person, known only as DAISY... -
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 3 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHubungan Teru dan Kurosaki belakangan ini semakin dekat. Saat pergi liburan, Teru membelikan Daisy sebuah kotak musik sebagai oleh-oleh. Dan kotak musik itu akhirnya sampai ke tangan Daisy... alias Kurosaki. Tidak disangka kotak musik itulah yang membongkar semuanya... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 4 (The Apothecary Diaries (Manga by Nekokurage) / Kusuriya no Hitorigoto #4) by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMAOMAO STUMBLES ONTO AN EVEN BIGGER MYSTERY...The trail of the garden banquet leads Maomao to the Garnet Palace! Aiming to uncover the identity and motives of the culprit who nearly succeeded in turning the festivities into a tragedy, the young apothecary-turned-lady's maid temporarily takes up there at Jinshi's behest... -
電撃デイジー5 by Kyousuke Motomi, 最富 キョウスケ
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 22 ratings泣けて笑えてキュン♥となる!! 激売れラブストーリー!! 「何があっても君を守ってあげる――」 天涯孤独な照(てる)の携帯に届く、謎の人“DAISY(デイジー)”からのメール。彼の正体は実は……!?... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 3 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMAOMAO REAPS THE REWARDS OF HER FEATS!After putting on a successful and sensual(?) show of food tasting at the garden banquet, Maomao is the talk of the palace! But she soon discovers that notoriety isn't the only thing the party has granted her! Her collection of hairpins from the event brings the young herbalist a brief window of freedom beyond the palace walls, as she returns to the pleasure... -
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 4 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsTeru, a poor and kind girl, recently lost her older brother, her only remaining relative. Before he died, he gave her a cell phone connecting her to a person he said would support her if ever he were unable to. As time passes she is cheered on by text messages sent from this enigmatic person, known only as DAISY... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 1 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTHE GREAT DETECTIVE OF THE INNER PALACE IS BORN...?!Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 10 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMAOMAO PUTS ON A SHOW FOR THE GOOD OF THE NATION!When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling, they spin a fantastical tale about a courtesan who once captured the imagination of their family patriarch... -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 07 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsA New York Times’ bestseller with a romantic storyline that is unique, funny and touching.After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 2 by Natsu Hyuuga
Dismissed from the rear palace, Maomao returns to service in the outer court—as the personal serving woman to none other than Jinshi! That doesn’t necessarily make her popular with the other ladies, but a bit of jealousy might be the least of her problems... -
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 08 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA New York Times’ bestseller with a romantic storyline that is unique, funny and touching.After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 5 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsForced to the leave the Inner Palace, Maomao finds herself in the employ of none other than Jinshi, the seemingly ever-present thorn in her side! Immune to his charms, Maomao sets about learning the ways of life in the Outer Palace, where government officials and military officers go about the daily business of running the country... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 9 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!A festive atmosphere descends upon the Inner Court with the arrival of a long-awaited merchant caravan and its myriad wares... -
Dengeki Daisy 09 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+.Can a mysterious DAISY protect her?After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
Beast Master, Vol. 2 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTaming a Beast was never this dangerous!R to L (Japanese Style). Taming a Beast was never this dangerous! Final Volume! Leo's 18th birthday is around the corner, but celebrating seems impossible as someone is after Leo's life! Can Leo overcome the dangers of his past? Or will this beast-like boy be separated from his beloved "master".. -
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 16 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA huge explosion goes off on the uninhabited island that Kurosaki, Teru and Akira are on! What is the fate of these three, and what does their future hold? The Dengeki Daisy series comes to a conclusion, followed by bonus material, two special chapters, and the author’s debut manga, “No-Good...Categorized as:
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 1 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 38 ratings"Apapun yang terjadi, aku akan selalu melindungimu."Itu bunyi email yang dikirimkan sosok misterius bernama Daisy untuk Teru. Setelah kematian kakaknya, hanya email dari Daisy-lah yang menjadi pelipur hati Teru. Karena suatu kejadian, ia terpaksa harus bekerja dengan Kurosaki, pengurus sekolah yang agak preman... -
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Classroom of the Elite Vol. 1 by Syougo Kinugasa
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe cutthroat school drama light novels that inspired an anime!Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom—if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokoji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, who’s determined to rise up the ladder to Class A... -
This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Winslow family lives by five principles:1. No one can know your real name.2. Don’t stay in one place too long.3. If you sense anything is wrong, go immediately to the meeting spot.4. Keeping our family together is everything.5. We wish we could tell you who we are, but we can’t. Please—do not ask... -
Everyone's Thinking It by Aleema Omotoni
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMean Girls meets Dear White People in this big-hearted, sharp-witted UK boarding school story about family, friendship, and belonging—with a propulsive mystery at its heart.Within the walls of Wodebury Hall, an elite boarding school in the English countryside, reputation is everything. But aspiring photographer Iyanu is more comfortable observing things safely from behind her camera... -
Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMurder most fowl? In this sardonic and campy YA thriller, an anxious, introverted nonbinary teen birder somehow finds themself solving a murder mystery with their neighbor/fellow anime lover, all while falling for a cute girl from their birding group . . . and trying not to get murdered... -
Sense & Second-Degree Murder by Tirzah Price
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThree of Jane Austen’s classic novels receive a murder mystery makeover in this romantic and thrilling three-book series that’s perfect for fans of The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy and Stalking Jack the Ripper. In Sense and Second-Degree Murder, aspiring scientist Elinor Dashwood and her sister Marianne, a budding detective, work together to solve the mystery of their father’s murder... -
Not Your Idol, Vol. 1 by Aoi Makino
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter that day, she stopped being a girl.In the wake of an assault, Nina Kamiyama, a former idol in the group Pure Club, shuns her femininity and starts dressing as a boy. At high school she keeps to herself, but fellow student Hikaru Horiuchi realizes who she is. What secrets is she keeping? The shocking drama starts... -
Boston Jacky: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Taking Care of Business by L.A. Meyer
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJacky Faber has a habit of making waves--even when docked in her adopted city of Boston, where she is attending to the business of Faber Shipping Worldwide. With big dreams and perhaps a bit too much exuberance for the very Puritan populace, she purchases the Pig and Whistle Inn, determined to revive her old stomping grounds and establish a musical theater... -
Unbelievable by Sara Shepard
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 42 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling series The fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show Pretty Little Liars. Four pretty little liars’ charmed lives have turned into living nightmares. Emily’s been shipped off to Iowa to live with her überconservative cousins. Aria’s boyfriend is behind bars—because of her... -
Glow by Megan E. Bryant
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 SelectionLydia is thrilled to join the working girls in the factory, where they paint luminous watch dials for the soldiers fighting in World War I. In the future, these girls will be known as the tragic Radium Girls: factory workers not only poisoned by the glowing paint, but who also had to fight against men who knew of the paint's deadly effect...Categorized as:
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Perfect by Sara Shepard
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show Pretty Little Liars and the upcoming HBO spin-off series Pretty Little Original Sin ! In Rosewood, Pennsylvania, four perfect-looking girls aren’t nearly as perfect as they seem. Aria can’t resist her forbidden ex. Hanna is on the verge of losing her BFF. Emily is freaking out over a simple kiss... -
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The Deceivers by Kristen Simmons, Soneela Nankani
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Vale Hall, the school for aspiring con artists.When Brynn Hilder is recruited to Vale, it seems like the elite academy is her chance to start over, away from her mom's loser boyfriend and her rundown neighborhood... -
They Call Me Alexandra Gastone by T.A. Maclagan
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen your life is a lie, how do you know what’s real?Alexandra Gastone has a simple plan: graduate high school, get into Princeton, work for the CIA, and serve her great nation. She was told the plan back when her name was Milena Rokva, back before the real Alexandra and her family were killed in a car crash... -
And Both Were Young by Madeleine L'Engle
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn the late 1940s, Connecticut teenager Philippa "Flip" Hunter is sent to boarding school in Switzerland after recovering from a knee injury sustained in an automobile accident that also killed her mother...Categorized as:
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The Perfectionists by Sara Shepard
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAva, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Julie, and Parker are all driven to be perfect—no matter the cost.At first the girls think they have nothing in common, until they discover that they all hate the same person: handsome womanizer Nolan Hotchkiss, who's done things to hurt each of them.They come up with the perfect plan to murder Nolan—jokingly, of course. They'd never actually go through with it... -
Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsClaire Takata has never known much about her father, who passed away when she was a little girl. But on the anniversary of his death, not long before her seventeenth birthday, she finds a mysterious letter from her deceased father, addressed to her stepfather. Claire never even knew that they had met...Categorized as:
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Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsClaire Takata has never known much about her father, who passed away ten years ago. But on the anniversary of his death, she finds a letter from her deceased father to her stepfather. Before now, Claire never had a reason to believe they even knew each other...Categorized as:
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The New Boy by R.L. Stine
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHe stole their hearts…Does he want their lives, too?What a hunk! When handsome, mysterious Ross Gabriel comes to Shadyside High, all the girls want to date him…even the ones who already have boyfriends! Janie, Eve and Faith go so far as to make a bet…which one of them will he go out with first?But then the murders begin, and it starts to look like dating Ross means flirting with a gruesome and... -
A House Like a Lotus by Madeleine L'Engle
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen sixteen-year-old Polly O'Keefe journeys to Athens, she feels confused and betrayed. The past eight months at home were different from any other time in her life. She met the brilliant, wealthy Maximiliana Horne, who gave her encouragement and made her feel self-confident. Polly idolized Max, until she learned a startling truth that left her wounded and angry... -
The Falconer's Knot: A Story of Friars, Flirtation and Foul Play by Mary Hoffman
Rated: 3.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe award-winning author of the Stravaganza series has done it again with this atmospheric adventure set in Renaissance Italy. Sixteen-year-old Silvano da Montacuto has wealth, good looks, and a new hawk-but none of these can save him when his bloody dagger is found near a dead body. For his own protection, he is sent to a Franciscan House, where he poses as a novice, or a young monk... -
The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro
Rated: 3.54 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWatson and Holmes: A match made in disaster.Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes are looking for a winter-break reprieve after a fall semester that almost got them killed. But Charlotte isn’t the only Holmes with secrets, and the mood at her family’s Sussex estate is palpably tense...Categorized as:
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