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Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 9 by Julietta Suzuki
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA divine comedy!Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen. Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity... -
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Edition, Vol. 1 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe guardians in sailor suits return in this definitive edition of the greatest magical girl manga of all time! Featuring an extra-large size, premium paper, and an all-new translation and cover illustrations by creator Naoko Takeuchi!Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she's never gotten good grades, and, well, she's a bit of a crybaby... -
Return Of The Queen by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhether they are ready or not, the people are about to find out what the Queen’s promise is worth.When Bethany Anne stepped down as Empress, she swore to return if the Federation was ever in danger from outside evil.That time has come...Categorized as:
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Enter Into Valhalla by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBethany Anne has hidden for years now - but her patience has disappeared... She needs to help her new allies on their planet, but the Ooken have other ideas.As Bethany Anne has grown in power, someone on the Kurtherian side has taken control...Categorized as:
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Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 10 by Julietta Suzuki
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWhen Nanami inherits a shrine, it comes with divine powers and a hot fox spirit!Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity... -
Finish What You Started by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe QUEEN is BACK... Her hair is white, her grin is nasty, and she's a little pissed. The war is about to get a WHOLE lot bigger. A breakthrough with the Etheric has given Bethany Anne an edge—and an opportunity to take the fight to the Ooken. What is a good Queen to do when not-so-good neighbors become royal pains in the ass? Baba Yaga comes out to play...Categorized as:
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The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon
Dreamwalker Paige Mahoney has eluded death again. Snatched from the jaws of captivity and consigned to a safe house in the Scion Citadel of Paris, she finds herself caught between those factions that seek Scion's downfall and those who would kill to protect the Rephaim's puppet empire.The mysterious Domino Program has plans for Paige, but she has ambitions of her own in this new citadel...Categorized as:
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The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 3 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsChise Hatori's life has recently undergone shocking change. As a sleigh beggy -- a person capable of generating and wielding tremendous magical power -- she has transformed from an unwanted child to a magician's apprentice who has been introduced to fae royalty. But Chise's newly discovered abilities also mean a cruel fate awaits her... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 4 by Kore Yamazaki, Adrienne Beck
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 20 ratings"I am not alone."Chise has been summonsed to the Dragon Aerie to begin crafting her very own wand, but her journey has more to offer than she had anticipated: magical wonders, enlightening visions, and perhaps most importantly, insight into Elias' past and the secrets he has been reluctant to reveal about himself... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 6 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling series about a gifted young girl and the demonic sorcerer who takes her in. The Ancient Magus' Bride is a supernatural romance manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard... -
Blood Like Fate by Liselle Sambury
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsVoya fights to save her witch community from a terrible future.Voya Thomas may have passed her Calling to become a full-fledged witch, but the cost was higher than she’d ever imagined. Her grandmother is gone. Her cousin hates her. And her family doesn’t believe that she has what it takes to lead them...Categorized as:
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Whisper by Lynette Noni
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“Lengard is a secret government facility for extraordinary people,” they told me. I believed them. That was my mistake.There isn’t anyone else in the world like me.I’m different. I’m an anomaly. I’m a monster. For two years, six months, fourteen days, eleven hours and sixteen minutes, Subject Six-Eight-Four — ‘Jane Doe’ — has been locked away and experimented on, without uttering a single word...Categorized as:
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Last Dragon Standing by Rachel Aaron
Dear Reader, There is no way to write a blurb for this final book without spoiling all of the others. Suffice it to say, mysteries resolve, dragons war, pigeons abound, and Julius must risk himself in ways he never dreamed possible as Bob’s grand plan finally comes to fruition. But the Great Seer of the Heartstrikers isn’t the only one whose schemes are nearing completion...Categorized as:
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Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsGroundbreaking epic fantasy series in Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar universe • Lambda-Award winning novels with heartfelt high adventure and magic Wild magic is taking its toll on the land. Many Heralds and Herald-Mages have died fighting to preserve the peace... -
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A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green
Who has the right to change the world forever? How will we live online? How do we find comfort in an increasingly isolated world? The Carls disappeared the same way they appeared, in an instant. While the robots were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction with only their presence...Categorized as:
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The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 7 by Kore Yamazaki, Adrienne Beck
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsLullaby, and Good Night...After mistakenly putting Elias under a spelling spell, Chise can't find a way to wake him up! She turns to Angie for help, and brews a potion meant to undo the spell -- but the process is so exhausting, Chise ends up falling asleep herself. Upon entering a dream world, she crosses paths with the person she least expected: Cartaphilus... -
Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsMage-Craft—Though Vanyel has been born with near-legendary abilities to work both Herald and Mage magic, he wants no part of such things. Nor does he seek a warrior's path, wishing instead to become a Bard. Yet such talent as his if left untrained may prove a menace not only to Vanyel but to others as well... -
Terminal: A Virals Novel by Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 19 ratings...Categorized as:
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One Good Dragon Deserves Another by Rachel Aaron
After barely escaping the machinations of his terrifying mother, two all knowing seers, and countless bloodthirsty siblings, the last thing Julius wants to see is another dragon...Categorized as:
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Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi
It's been months since Aria last saw Perry. Months since Perry was named Blood Lord of the Tides, and Aria was charged with an impossible mission. Now, finally, they are about to be reunited. But their reunion is far from perfect. The Tides don't take kindly to Aria, a former Dweller...Categorized as:
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Nocturnal Magic by C.N. Crawford
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 17 ratings“Remember the darkness. Only the darkness will save you.” As part of a deal with the god of night, Ursula is sent to the Shadow Realm. There, she must live in the forbidding palace of an ancient night demon. Granted--he seems to hate her. But he's easy on the eyes, powerful as hell, and he's supposed to keep her safe...Categorized as:
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Demons in Disguise by A. Kirk, E. Kirk
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsIt's the Gotta Have Book 3 in the Bestselling Divinicus Nex Chronicles! Continuing the action-packed Divinicus Nex Chronicles, Aurora and fan-favorite hotties The Hex Boys are back with more mystery, non-stop action, romance and laugh-out-loud humor that makes this thrilling series irresistible. Come along for the ride where.. -
Shadow Lands by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 31 ratings***Book three in the bestselling series.***In order to finally claim her title of Chosen and lead the Shadow People out of the Land of Mist, Shanti must make it through a century's old system to test her battle awareness, her fighting skill, and her ability to stay alive. She's about to enter The Trials, and she must do it alone...Categorized as:
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Akarnae by Lynette Noni
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe first of the five-part MEDORAN CHRONICLES offers a new slant on magical parallel worlds.With just one step, 16-year-old Alex Jennings's world changes - literally.Dreading her first day at a new school, Alex is stunned when she walks through a doorway and finds herself stranded in Medora, a fantasy world full of impossibilities...Categorized as:
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No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished by Rachel Aaron
When Julius overthrew his mother and took control of his clan, he thought he was doing right by everyone. But sharing power isn’t part of any proper dragon’s vocabulary, and with one seat still open on the new ruling Council, all of Heartstriker is ready to do whatever it takes to get their claws on it, including killing the Nice Dragon who got them into this mess in the first place...Categorized as:
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Minimum Wage Magic by Rachel Aaron
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMaking a living is hard. In a lawless city where gods are real, dragons are traffic hazards, and buildings move around on their own, it can feel downright impossible.Good thing freelance mage Opal Yong-ae has never let little things like impossibility stop her...Categorized as:
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The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon
Paige Mahoney has escaped the brutal prison camp of Sheol I, but her problems have only just begun: many of the survivors are missing and she is the most wanted person in London . . . As Scion turns its all-seeing eye on Paige, the mime-lords and mime-queens of the city's gangs are invited to a rare meeting of the Unnatural Assembly... -
Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Alison Goodman
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsRead Alison Goodman's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. Eon has been revealed as Eona, the first female Dragoneye in hundreds of years. Along with fellow rebels Ryko and Lady Dela, she is on the run from High Lord Sethon's army... -
The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon
The hotly anticipated third book in the bestselling Bone Season series – a ground-breaking, dystopian fantasy of extraordinary imaginationFollowing a bloody battle against foes on every side, Paige Mahoney has risen to the dangerous position of Underqueen, ruling over London's criminal population...Categorized as:
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The Convent's Secret by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTo find the one man who can fix the magic in Matt's watch, he and India are led to a convent where the nuns will do anything to keep their secrets private. Including murder? Matt and India must uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the mother superior and two babies given to her care many years ago. But sometimes, the truth is painful and its exposure can have deadly consequences... -
The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 7 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Aoi has been in a slump, and his banishing spells are no longer working... -
Defy Me by Tahereh Mafi
The gripping fifth installment in the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Shatter Me series. Will Juliette’s broken heart make her vulnerable to the strengthening darkness within her? Juliette’s short tenure as the supreme commander of North America has been an utter disaster...Categorized as:
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The Rebels of Gold by Elise Kova
A new rebellion rises from the still-smoldering remnants of the five guilds of Loom to stand against Dragon tyranny. Meanwhile, on Nova, those same Dragons fight amongst themselves, as age-old power struggles shift the political landscape in fateful and unexpected ways...Categorized as:
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The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 9 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Thanks to Himari’s journey in the spiritual realm, Aoi is able to remember his past... -
Dragon-Ridden by T.A. White
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTate leads a life full of secrets. Having an incredibly life-like dragon tattoo that moves when nobody is looking and no memory of her life prior to eight months ago can make things difficult. When a momentary impulse leads Tate to return an ancient hairpin to its rightful owner, it sparks a chain of events that soon affects every aspect of Tate’s life...Categorized as:
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The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
London, 1914. Lily’s visions could stop a killer… if she’ll trust a reclusive aristocrat with her darkest secret.A monster stalks the gaslit streets of Edwardian London, draining the blood of the city’s mediums. Lily Albright knows who’s next.Lily is plagued by visions of the future she can never change... -
Monster by Alycia Linwood
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMoira goes back to Elemontera as a double agent with one goal: to destroy it. But as her elements get more and more out of control, she could end up doing things that will haunt her forever...Categorized as:
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Let the Wind Rise by Shannon Messenger
The breathtaking action and whirlwind adventure build to a climax in this thrilling conclusion to the “remarkably unpredictable” (BCCB) Sky Fall trilogy from the bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.Vane Weston is ready for battle. Against Raiden’s army. Against the slowly corrupting Gale Force. Even against his own peaceful nature as a Westerly... -
The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 6 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms... -
A Torn Dream by Lucy Rains
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHidden.Calm.Serenity.Jade is enjoying her solitude with the guys, surrounded by white beaches and lazy days. They are helping Jade cope with the emotional aftermath of what happened in Maryland, and becoming closer to her with each passing day. But something changes. Something is wrong. Jade can't explain it, the guys don't understand it...Categorized as:
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The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 8 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Since his battle with Nachi, Aoi has been unable to transform back from being the Nue. Aoi must recover his lost human memories, and Himari enters the spiritual realm to retrieve them... -
Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAn epic fantasy trilogy from Norway about thousand-year-old secrets, forbidden romance, and what happens to those who make a deal with the devil comes at last to the United States! 15-year-old Hirka has always been an outsider in the world of Ym: she’s the only person without a tail, and the only one unable to access the Might, a current of power that runs through the earth...Categorized as:
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Cast in Flame by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAny day that starts with dragon arguments is going to be bad Kaylin returned from the West March in one piece. Now that piece is fraying. She's not at home in the Imperial Palace—and she never intends to be. All she wants is normal garden-variety criminals and a place of her own. Of course, normal in her new life involves a dragon as a roommate, but she can handle that... -
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Rowan Wood Legends by Olivia Wildenstein
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSOME LEGENDS ARE BETTER LEFT UNTOLD. I wasn’t the sort of girl who believed in fairytales, let alone tales about faeries. But that changed the day Faeries came to my small town and Hunters rose from their graves. On that fateful day, I received a book, a peculiar collection of myths and legends. Turns out it was so much more than stories... -
The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 5 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate that exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. The waters of the seven sacred falls have become polluted, and Himari, Aoi and the shikigami cross over to the spiritual realm to find the cause... -
Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron
As the smallest dragon in the Heartstriker clan, Julius survives by a simple code: keep quiet, don’t cause trouble, and stay out of the way of bigger dragons. But this meek behavior doesn't fly in a family of ambitious magical predators, and his mother, Bethesda the Heartstriker, has finally reached the end of her patience...Categorized as:
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The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 11 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Himari hasn’t been feeling well since she started having dark, vivid dreams. Then, from the depths of the house, another nue appears who claims Aoi is an imposter... -
The Awakening by Nora Roberts
#1 New York Times bestselling author of the epic Chronicles of The One trilogy returns with the first in a brand new series where parallel worlds clash over the struggle between good and evil.Breen Kelly had always been a rule follower. So when her father left when she was twelve years old, promising to return, she waited. Now, more than a decade later, she needs to move forward...Categorized as:
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The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 4 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate that exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. All knowledge of Aoi’s existence has been expunged from the outside world, but there is one who still faintly remembers him—Aoi’s childhood friend Hayato Hidaka...
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