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Pandora Hearts, Volume 23 by Jun Mochizuki, 望月淳
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe cogs of destiny guide Oz, Alice, and Gil to the final chapter. Someone once said that what awaited them at the end was all-encompassing darkness that would swallow their world whole. But never was the possibility of a warm glimmer of hope just beyond the dark, waiting to pierce through the shadows, disavowed.. -
어느 날 공주가 되어버렸다 1 by Plutus, 스푼
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 21 ratings어느 날 눈을 떠보니 공주님이 되었다!금수저를 입에 물고 태어난 건 좋은데,하필이면 친아버지의 손에 죽는 비운의 공주라니!피도 눈물도 없는 냉혈한 황제 클로드!Chapters 1-13... -
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion 2 by Whale
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 17 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... -
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 3 by Whale, Milcha
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRaeliana is off to the temple for the torch ceremony. But what should be an uneventful encounter is turned on its head when she meets legendary high priest Heika Demint! Meanwhile, Vivian Shamal is determined to take Noah for herself—and desperate times call for desperate (and dangerous) measures. And despite everything against them, Noah and Raeliana continue to grow closer.. -
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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 2 by Whale, Milcha
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 20 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... -
Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady by L.A. Meyer
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 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... -
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 03 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHaving narrowly escaped financial ruin, Lawrence turns his attention to helping Holo find her ancient homeland in the North... -
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 02 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFollowing his good fortune in Pazzio, Lawrence is confident that he is on the path to realizing his dream of becoming a town merchant... -
The Princess Game: A Reimagining of Sleeping Beauty by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThey call her the Sleeping Princess, but Celeste is far from asleep… Celeste has been cursed since her sixteenth birthday--just not in the way the rest of the kingdom thinks. All they see is her breath-taking beauty, marred by her foolishness. Only she knows that she retains her brilliant mind. And it’s a secret she must keep at all costs... -
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 04 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsContinuing their journey north, Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo in hopes of finding a local abbey where they might uncover more information regarding the fate of Holo's ancient home, Yoitsu... -
Pandora Hearts, Vol. 1 by Jun Mochizuki
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe air of celebration surrounding fifteen-year-old Oz Vessalius' coming-of-age ceremony quickly turns to horror when he is condemned for a sin about which he knows nothing. Thrown into the Abyss - an eternal prison from which there is no escape - Oz meets a young girl named Alice who is not what she seems... -
A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPrincess Sophia has helped her twin sister Lily save the duchy of Marin. But now Sophie faces an even greater threat when she sets out to free the cursed kingdom of Palinar from its beastly prince. Alone, and with danger on every side, Sophie must navigate a magical castle and its even more mysterious master to discover the secret to breaking the curse... -
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
Deadly 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...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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... -
Blessed Child (The Caleb Books Series Book 1) by Ted Dekker, Bill Bright
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA young orphaned boy was abandoned and raised in an Ethiopian monastery. He has never seen outside its walls—at least, not the way most people see. Now he must flee or die.But the world beyond is hardly ready for a boy like Caleb... -
Moseh's Staff by A.W. Exley
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAll things must come to an end... London is in the frozen grip of an unnatural winter and Queen Victoria wants answers. Cara and Nate know who - the Curator. The queen's artifact hunters just don't know what is responsible. Cara is on the trail of an ancient and powerful artifact capable of freezing a city and stirring demons. First she must confront her past and her father's history... -
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... -
Of Fate and Phantoms by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs Charlie and Lincoln’s lives settle into a harmonious pattern, a new threat arises that could have far reaching effects for the royal family and Lincoln’s parents. When a seer warns the Prince of Wales that his life is in danger, only Charlie and Lincoln take her seriously... -
Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIsabelle should be blissfully happy – she’s about to win the handsome prince. Except Isabelle isn’t the beautiful girl who lost the glass slipper and captured the prince’s heart. She’s the ugly stepsister who’s cut off her toes to fit into Cinderella’s shoe ... which is now filling with blood.When the prince discovers Isabelle’s deception, she is turned away in shame...Categorized as:
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마른 가지에 바람처럼 2 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings대축성 의식에 숨겨진 황비의 진짜 목적!하비투스 사원에 불어오는 피바람킬리언을 용서하고 축복을 내리기 위해 하비투스 대사원에서 축성 의식을 거행하기로 한 아베르사티 황비. 호시탐탐 킬리언의 목숨을 노리던 황비가 그의 복위를 추진하면서까지 이 자리를 만든 이유는 뭘까? 황비와 킬리언의 살얼음을 걷는 듯한 재회가 끝나고, 침실로 향한 킬리언은 황비의 사촌동생이자 대제사장이 옷장 안에서 죽어 있는 것을 발견한다. 용서의 의식을 주관할 사제 그리고 황비의 혈족을 살해했다는 누명을 쓰면 아무리 킬리언이라도 처벌을 피하지 못할 것! “그대를 위해 내 여러 가지 선물을 준비하였습니다... -
마른 가지에 바람처럼 3 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings황비 아베르사티가 내린 핏빛 축복악시아스를 죽음으로 내몰다악시아스에 역병이 돌기 시작했다. 킬리언은 기사들을 이끌고 급히 악시아스로 돌아갔지만 이미 영주민들은 역병에 잠식되어 가고 있었다. 동쪽 별채도 예외 없이. 나이가 어린 안나는 빠른 속도로 상태가 나빠졌고 리에타가 도착했을 땐 이미 손을 쓸 수 없는 상황이었다. 리에타는 안나에게서 죽은 자신의 딸을 떠올리며 죄책감과 상실감에 정신을 놓고 마는데…... -
마른 가지에 바람처럼 4 by Dalsaeowl, Hwaeum
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"그저 저 여자의 삶이더 비참하지는 않았으면"제국에서 가장 인망 높은 사제인 타니아 성녀가 악시아스에 오면서 역병 치료에 힘을 얻고, 리에타도 구호막사의 일을 도우면서 역병이 퍼지는 속도가 늦춰진다. 한편, 세비타스에서 리에타를 감시하기 위해 보낸 불청객으로부터 킬리언은 리에타의 딸 '아델’의 죽음에 관한 이야기를 듣는다. 리에타는 딸이 죽었다고 알고 있지만, 살아 있을 수도 있다는 사실을 알게 되고 킬리언은 기사들에게 비밀리에 알아보도록 명한다. 자신의 어머니와 닮은 금발 때문일까, 아니면 리에타의 삶이 더 이상 비참해지지 않았으면 하는 마음 때문일까. 킬리언은 자꾸만 리에타에게 마음이 쓰이는데…... -
The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 33 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... -
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Whisper the Dead by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCousins Gretchen, Emma, and Penelope are all dealing with what it means to be a Lovegrove. For Gretchen, it means she often feels like her head is going to explode. As a Whisperer, Gretchen constantly hears the whispers of other witches' spells... -
Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Leila del Duca
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 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... -
Mastiff by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 37 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... -
Terrier by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 51 ratingsHundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy... -
The Earl and The Fairy, Vol. 02 by Mizue Tani, Ayuko
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLydia can see fairies, but can she tell who the real villain is? Lydia Carlton is a fairy doctor,one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world... -
The King’s Beast, Vol. 3 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRangetsu hasn’t given up on vengeance, but nothing about the imperial palace is simple... -
The Dead Letter Delivery by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe discovery of long-lost mail delivers a marriage proposal, a missing person, and a magical mystery.A road trip with Gabe and her friends leads Sylvia to discover more about her mother’s veiled past yet throws up several questions, too. The stack of unopened letters addressed to her family will hopefully provide answers... -
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 01 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 20 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... -
Traitor's Masque by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 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... -
The Cecelia and Kate Novels: Sorcery & Cecelia, The Grand Tour, and The Mislaid Magician by Patricia C. Wrede
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCourageous cousins are forced to do battle with magical foes in this series, collected here in a single volume In Sorcery & Cecelia, cousins Kate and Cecelia have been inseparable since childhood. But in 1817, as they approach adulthood, their families force them to spend a summer apart... -
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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... -
Spice & Wolf, Vol. 01 by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe life of a traveling merchant is a lonely one, a fact with which Kraft Lawrence is well acquainted. Wandering from town to town with just his horse, cart, and whatever wares have come his way, the peddler has pretty well settled into his routine-that is, until the night Lawrence finds a wolf goddess asleep in his cart... -
Punished by Kira Saito
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDown in New Orleans, Arelia Larue’s once ordinary life has quickly transformed into something truly extraordinary. As her ability to communicate and work with Les Mysteries (spirits) grows, so does her attraction for Darkwood’s secretive owner Lucus LaPlante... -
The Earl and The Fairy, Vol. 03 by Mizue Tani, Ayuko
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLydia can see fairies, but can she tell who the real villain is? Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen. Lydia Carlton is a fairy doctor,one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world... -
The Earl and The Fairy, Vol. 04 by Mizue Tani, Ayuko
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLydia can see fairies, but can she tell who the reLydia Carlton is a fairy doctor,one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world... -
The List by Robert Whitlow
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn a world of secrets, where evil has reigned for over a hundred years, the power of an ancient covenant will change the life of one man forever. As a struggling young attorney fresh out of law school, Renny Jacobson pines for the day he can afford the luxuries of the partners in his Charlotte firm... -
Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 1: Priestess by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe discovery of a mysterious book transports Miaka and her best friend Yui into a strange new world reminiscent of ancient China. They set out to find and befriend seven Celestial Warriors, including dashing mercenary Tamahome and wannabe empress Nuriko. Only then can Miaka summon the power of the god Suzaku, find her true love, and get home safely... -
Storm Warning by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWith her phenomenal Mage Winds trilogy, bestselling author Mercedes Lackey captivated fans across the country. Now in the first volume of the series sequel, she continues the same storyline, returning readers to a war-torn Valdemar in preparation to confront an ancient Eastern Empire--ruled by a monarch whose magical tactics by be beyond any sorcery known to the western kingdoms... -
The Earl and The Fairy, Vol. 01 by Mizue Tani, Ayuko
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T. Lydia Carlton is a fairy doctor, one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world... -
Closer to Home by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMags was once an enslaved orphan living a harsh life in the mines, until the King's Own Herald discovered his talent and trained him as a spy. Now a Herald in his own right, at the newly established Heralds' Collegium, Mags has found a supportive family, including his Companion Dallen... -
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Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura, Vol. 1 by Arina Tanemura
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSakura is the granddaughter of a mysterious moon princess who slew demons with her Blood Cherry Blossom sword. All her life Sakura has been forbidden to look at the full moon without knowing why. Then one night, unhappy over her impending marriage, Sakura gazes up at the moon, only to see a demon attacking her.. -
Sistersong by Lucy Holland
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 20 ratings“A beautiful reimagining of an old British folklore ballad, Sistersong weaves a captivating spell of myth and magic around the reader.” —Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne My sister’s heart broke on the river – and the river took it and bore it away.In the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in the whisper of the wind, the roots of the trees, the curl of the grass... -
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place.Then she finds a strange book... -
The Return of the Witch by Paula Brackston
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAfter five years in the Summerlands, Gideon has gained his freedom. Elizabeth knows he will go straight for Tegan, and that she must protect the girl she had come to regard as her own daughter... -
Queen of Volts by Amanda Foody
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsReturn to the City of Sin, where the final game is about to begin… and winning will demand the ultimate sacrifice.Only days after a corrupt election and brutal street war, one last bloodthirsty game has begun. The players? The twenty-two most powerful, notorious people in New Reynes... -
The Traitor's Kingdom by Erin Beaty
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsUnlikely 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...
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