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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 26 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAfter unleashing their powers to save Yona, the Four Dragons lose consciousness and collapse! Su-won and the Kohka army arrive to participate in a summit with Xing, but members of Priest Gobi’s anti-war faction attack Princess Kouren! Can the nation of Xing achieve peace with all this infighting threatening its... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 16 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA large fleet of ships from South Kai heads to Sensui at drug trafficker Hyo’s behest... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 30 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNel corso della guerra tra il Regno di Koka e la Provincia di Sen, i Quattro Draghi si fronteggiano tra loro cercando di guadagnare tempo. In prima linea, Hak lotta a rischio della vita fino all’arrivo di Kuelbo, con il quale inizia un sanguinoso duello... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 24 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn order to prevent war with the nation of Xing, Yona and Hak ask the informant Ogi to deliver an important letter to Su-won... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 4 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhile on a quest to find the Four Legendary Dragon Warriors, Yona and her friends meet Gija, the White Dragon... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 25 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYona comes face-to-face with Su-won and tells him that waging war against the nation of Xing would be disastrous... -
The House Witch 3 by Delemhach
House witch Finlay Ashowan is pulled out of the kitchen—and into the fire—as war, family, and love collide in the third book of this fantasy romance series.Having somehow convinced Lady Annika Jenoure to marry him, all Finlay Ashowan wants to do is settle down, cook some good meals, and enjoy a quiet life in Daxaria. But fate has different plans... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 14 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsYona’s travels take her to the Water Tribe’s territory, which is said to be the most beautiful area in the Kingdom of Kohka. But despite this region’s reputation, a drug known as “nadai” has spread throughout the land... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 20 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsYona and Riri wind up in the nation of Sei after being betrayed by a trusted acquaintance! Forced to work as slaves, the two stubbornly refuse to be controlled, but their situation is dire... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 12 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsYona returns to her homeland when the Hazara Clan, a powerful family in the nation of Kai, invades the Kingdom of Kohka! How will the Fire Tribe defend against this audacious attack, and what will Yona resort to in order to protect... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 22 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe mission to rescue Yona and Riri from Sei leads to reunions and revelations! Who is Riri’s secret crush? And has Yona come to realize her feelings for Hak? Later, masked visitors from the nation of Xing beckon Yona and the Dragon Warriors to meet their... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 29 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Kai Empire begins their plans to attack the Kingdom of Kohka, with North Kai leader Ying Kuelbo particularly interested in capturing the Dragon Warriors! When Yona and Jaeha are taken to Kai Empire against their will, Hak debates the unimaginable in order to save them—joining forces with the Kohka... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 23 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsYona gets caught in the middle of the nation of Xing's civil unrest after she discovers that Princess Kouren wants war against the kingdom of Kohka! As Princess Kouren stokes the fire of the pro-war faction, Yona must find a way to save the Dragon Warriors and her home... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 27 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHak has confessed his feelings to Yona, but how will Yona react in response? Later, Zeno suggests heading to Kuuto and getting closer to Hiryuu Palace so that the Four Dragons can heal their wounds... -
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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 2 by Whale, Milcha
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAs the new fiancée of Duke Noah Wynknight, Raeliana McMillan appears to be living the dream. In truth, her life is anything but—she must constantly contend with Noah’s antics and while fending off the envious aggression of Vivian Shamal...Categorized as:
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 28 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAfter Yona and her friends save the Fire Tribe from an invasion by the Kai Empire, word of their prowess spreads amongst those with deep faith in the Crimson Dragon King... -
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed-Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana' Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 3 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYona and Hak set out on a journey to find a priest who can see the future... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhile on the run, Yona and Hak head to Hak’s hometown, where she attempts to heal her broken heart... -
Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce
From Tamora Pierce, the final book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.Having achieved her dream of becoming the first female knight errant, Alanna of Trebond is not sure what to do next. She has triumphed in countless bloody battles, and her adventures are already legendary...Categorized as:
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In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
Disguised as a boy, Alanna of Trebond becomes a squire, to none other than the prince of the realm. But Prince Jonathan is much more to Alanna; he is her ally, her best friend, and one of the few who knows that she's really a girl...Categorized as:
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Lady Knight by Tamora Pierce
The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend TAMORA PIERCE. Victory is not always what it seems.Keladry of Mindelan has finally achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a knight—but it’s not quite what she imagined. In the midst of a brutal war, Kel has been assigned to oversee a refugee camp... -
Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsKell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences... -
Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes, Michelle Rowen
Rebels, royals, and monsters wage war over the Mytican throne in the shocking fourth book of the Falling Kingdoms series, from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Rhodes... -
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Magician: Master by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHe held the fate of two worlds in his hands... Once he was an orphan called Pug, apprenticed to a sorcerer of the enchanted land of Midkemia.. Then he was captured and enslaved by the Tsurani, a strange, warlike race of invaders from another world.There, in the exotic Empire of Kelewan, he earned a new name--Milamber. He learned to tame the unnimagined powers that lay withing him... -
Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady by L.A. Meyer
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAfter being forced to leave HMS Dolphin and Jaimy, her true love, Jacky Faber is making a new start at the elite Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls in Boston. But growing up on the streets of London and fighting pirates never prepared Jacky for her toughest battle learning how to be a fine lady.Everything she does is wrong... -
Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber by L.A. Meyer
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAfter leaving the Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls in Boston—under dire circumstances, of course—Jacky Faber boards a whaling ship bound for London, where she hopes to find her beloved Jaimy. But things don’t go as planned, and soon Jacky is off on a wild misadventure at sea... -
A Darkness at Sethanon by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsAn evil wind blows through Midkemia. Dark legions have risen up to crush the Kingdom of the Isles and enslave it to dire magics. The final battle between Order and Chaos is abotu to begin in the ruins of the city called Sethanon... -
Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThis 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... -
The King of Koraha by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHard on the heels of trouble in Zirdai city, Shyla Sun-Kissed and Rendor are ordered to report to the King of Koraha - a summons that is deadly to ignore. The King holds the key to Koraha's existence, but a formidable new enemy threatens Koraha's very survival and the King desperately needs Shyla and Rendor's help... -
The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsKing Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer of rightful heirs, ruthless punisher of traitors. Attempting to depose him, the Duke of Kiskaddon gambles…and loses. Now the duke must atone by handing over his young son, Owen, as the king’s hostage. And should his loyalty falter again, the boy will pay with his life... -
A Song of Flight by Juliet Marillier
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA young warrior who wields both the power of her music and the strength of her sword faces a grave threat in this enthralling historical fantasy.Bard and fighter Liobhan is always ready for a challenge. So when news arrives at Swan Island that the prince of Dalriada has gone missing after an assault by both masked men and the sinister Crow Folk, she's eager to act... -
Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe 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... -
The Emerald Sea by Richelle Mead
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe final installment in Richelle Mead's sweeping, enthralling Glittering Court series answers the trilogy's biggest question: what is the secret that drives Tamsin to win at all costs?Tamsin Wright is unstoppable...Categorized as:
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Traitor's Masque by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA Retelling of CinderellaShe has one job—attend a masqued ball and dance with a handsome prince.What could possibly go wrong?Everything, that’s what.After years of submitting to her stepmother’s unreasonable demands, Trystan finally has a chance to be free. The promise of a new life, in exchange for her help. Simple, right? After all, the old woman has only asked for one night... -
My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 1 by Early Flower, JunJun Kim
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe orphaned Blondina lives a tough life on the streets, left only with a memento from her late mother—one that proves she is the child of the emperor of Ates. From the streets, Blondina moves into the royal palace where she lives a lonely existence…that is until she befriends a brash and surly cat named Amon...Categorized as:
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The City of Zirdai by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThrough her courage and tenacity, Shyla Sun-Kissed has awoken the power of The Eyes of Tamburah. But this feat only marks the beginning of the challenges that the magical order, the Invisible Sword, faces to free the underground city of Zirdai.Though they have allies among the monks and splinter cells inside the city, Shyla knows the Invisible Sword doesn't have the strength to win... -
Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 5: Rival by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter finding a mysterious book, Miaka and her friend Yui are transported to a strange world that is reminiscent of ancient China, where they befriend seven Celestial Warriors and try to return home through the help of the god Suzaku... -
Mastiff by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsA New York Times bestseller from the fantasy author who is legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. In the final book in the Beka Cooper Trilogy, Beka uses her unique magic and street smarts to crack the case that will change an empire!The more secret the Hunt, the more dangerous the mission.Sometimes a distraction arrives at just the right time... -
The Traitor's Ruin by Erin Beaty
After proving her worth in book one as a deft spy and strategic matchmaker, Sage Fowler is now comfortably positioned in high society as the royal tutor. When she’s called upon to teach his majesty’s soldiers how to read and write, she jumps at the chance to serve her kingdom of Demora—and to be reunited with her fiancé, Captain Alex Quinn. During a skirmish, Sage and Alex are separated... -
The Deepest Night by Shana Abe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA rich portrait of post-Victorian England, The Deepest Night seamlessly blends thrilling romance with riveting history and adventure—perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Lauren Kate. It’s 1915, and sixteen-year-old Lora Jones is finishing up her first year as a charity student at Iverson, a prestigious, gothic boarding school on England’s southern coast...Categorized as:
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsDeadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair... -
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 01 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father's translation of "The Universe of the Four Gods," she is instead literally sucked into the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven Celestial Warriors! In her first encounter, she meets the mysterious outlaw Limdo, a Celestial Warrior with a tattoo of the Chinese character for "woman" on his chest... -
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 11 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFacing the gravity of his impending demise, the water dragon god vows that he will send Asahi back to her world before all his power disappears. As Asahi struggles to find a way to stay with him, she can’t deny that the day when they must part is coming...Categorized as:
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The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsahi returns to the present day, and though her reunion with her family is joyful, she misses Subaru and the water dragon god in the other world...Categorized as:
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Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 19 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... -
The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier
A young woman is both a bard--and a warrior--in this thrilling historical fantasy from the author of the Sevenwaters novels.Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle player. Her brother has a voice to melt the hardest heart, and a rare talent on the harp. But Liobhan's burning ambition is to join the elite warrior band on Swan Island... -
The Traitor's Kingdom by Erin Beaty
Unlikely alliances are forged and trust is shattered in the stunning conclusion to The Traitor’s Trilogy.A new queen under threat. An ambassador with a desperate scheme. Two kingdoms with everything to lose.Once a spy and counselor to the throne, Sage Fowler has secured victory for her kingdom at a terrible cost... -
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 10 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsahi continues to fight against the god of darkness and his minions, and the water dragon god lends her the totality of his power...Categorized as:
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Map of Fates by Maggie Hall
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTwo weeks. That’s how long it took for Avery West’s ordinary life to change forever: In two weeks, she discovered she was heiress to a powerful secret society known as the Circle, learned her mother was taken hostage by the Circle’s enemies, and fell for a boy she’s not allowed to love, just as she found out another was her unwelcome destiny...Categorized as:
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