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The girl I like forgot her glasses. 10 by Koume Fujichika

The girl I like forgot her glasses. 10

Koume Fujichika

Graphic novel

"To help Mie remember her glasses, Komura and Mie call each other in the mornings. Then, Azuma asks Komura for advice on a crush but is shocked to hear Mie isn't Komura's girlfriend yet. After Mie entrusts Komura with her spare glasses, she realizes she's...

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Cat on the hero's lap. 2 by Kosuke Iijima

Cat on the hero's lap. 2

Kosuke Iijima

Graphic novel

"Our heroes have been struggling to make headway in their quest to vanquish the Demon King. Is it because of the cat on the hero's lap? Or is it because Red doesn't have the heart to move the little guy? Meanwhile, a powerful foe awaits the party - a beautiful...

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The girl I like forgot her glasses. 9 by Koume Fujichika

The girl I like forgot her glasses. 9

Koume Fujichika

Graphic novel

"Someya checks in on the status of Mie and Komura's relationship, but Mie is curious about how Asuka and Yasaka are getting along... When Komura catches a nasty cold, Mie visits him at home, and their young relationship hints at progress. Will this middle...

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Cat on the hero's lap. 1 by Kousuke Iijima

Cat on the hero's lap. 1

Kousuke Iijima

Graphic novel

"In this hilarious fantasy adventure, will the hero triumph against the evil demon king, or face defeat ... because he can't fight with a cat on his lap?! Our brave hero, Red, has embarked alongside his companions on a journey to defeat the great demon king....

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The girl I like forgot her glasses. 7 by Koume Fujichika

The girl I like forgot her glasses. 7

Koume Fujichika

Graphic novel

"School is out for summer, and Komura gets anxious about a planned outing with Mie. They go to Mie's favorite place--the aquarium! Komura can't help but focus on his insecurities, but a casual remark from Mie gives him a little confidence boost. It's the...

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The girl I like forgot her glasses. 6 by Koume Fujichika

The girl I like forgot her glasses. 6

Koume Fujichika

Graphic novel

"Mie shares her dreams for the future with Komura, but he struggles to come up with his own. All he can think of is being with Mie! Then Komura feels antsy when Mie talks to another guy. Learning about each other's childhoods brings Komura and Mie closer in...

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The girl I like forgot her glasses. 5 by Koume Fujichika

The girl I like forgot her glasses. 5

Koume Fujichika

Graphic novel

"To prepare for the cultural festival on the horizon, Komura, Mie, and their classmates are hard at work on their project for the big event. But with so much to do, long days turn into late nights at school. Komura gets more Mie time, but she has a curfew!...

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The girl I like forgot her glasses. 4 by Koume Fujichika

The girl I like forgot her glasses. 4

Koume Fujichika

Graphic novel

"Komura's overworked heart can't catch a break! Partway through the new school year comes the class field trip, and as fate would have it, Komura finds himself in the same group as Mie! For once, Komura's forgetful crush remembers to bring her glasses, but...

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The girl I like forgot her glasses. 3 by Koume Fujichika

The girl I like forgot her glasses. 3

Koume Fujichika

Graphic novel

"The distance between a boy and his crush shrinks every time she forgets her glasses. It's been a whole year since the unforgettable day Komura met Mie, his classmate who's always forgetting her glasses. Over shared textbooks, curry lunches, gym classes, and...

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The girl I like forgot her glasses. 2 by Koume Fujichika

The girl I like forgot her glasses. 2

Koume Fujichika

Graphic novel

"The distance between a boy and his crush shrinks every time she forgets her glasses! The devastating effect Mie has on Komura intensifies, as does her inexplicable tendency to forget her glasses! But sometimes even a second pair of eyes isn't enough to keep...

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The girl I like forgot her glasses. 1 by Koume Fujichika

The girl I like forgot her glasses. 1

Koume Fujichika

Graphic novel

"The distance between a boy and his crush shrinks every time she forgets her glasses! Komura starts his school year with a new seat neighbor in homeroom--the bespectacled Mie. Before long, he's nursing a raging crush on his quirky classmate who's always...

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Little brother  by Cory Doctorow

Little brother

Cory Doctorow

"After being interrogated for days by the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco, California, seventeen-year-old Marcus, released into what is now a police state, decides to use his expertise in computer...

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Don't toy with me, Miss Nagatoro. 15 by author Nanashi

Don't toy with me, Miss Nagatoro. 15

author Nanashi

Graphic novel

"Now that Senpai has finally realized his feelings for Nagatoro, he's left with one big problem: a dire lack of confidence that is spilling over into his paintings and endangering his dreams of getting into an arts university. At a loss for how to help,...

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The princess bride  by William Goldman

The princess bride

William Goldman

Over 30 years after it was first published, this popular fairy tale still sells 40,000 copies a year. Now a cult classic, this is a story of pirates, evil princes, sorcerers and true love.

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Me and Earl and the dying girl  by Jesse Andrews

Me and Earl and the dying girl

Jesse Andrews

"It is a universally acknowledged truth that high school sucks. But on the first day of his senior year, Greg Gaines thinks he's figured it out. The answer to the basic existential question: How is it possible to exist in a place that sucks so bad? His...

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Sword art online. 001 Kiss and fly. by Rico Bekko

Sword art online. 001 Kiss and fly.

Rico Bekko

Graphic novel

"This might be a game, but it's not something you play. Asuna and Kirito's romantic day turns into a quest to uncover the mystery of the flying house! Teaming up with some familiar faces may not be enough, though. They'll need heart, brains, and a whole lot of...

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Mysterious ways  by Wendy Wunder

Mysterious ways

Wendy Wunder

"Seventeen-year-old Maya struggles with her omniscient abilities, but when she meets a cute guy at her new school, he helps her learn how to cope with knowing too much."--Publisher.

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Skip and loafer. 9 by Misaki Takamatsu

Skip and loafer. 9

Misaki Takamatsu

Graphic novel

"It's the second-years' last shot at a proper summer vacation before third-year responsibilities kick in, and what better way to spend it than by living it up in the country? Mitsumi and the gang are Ikajima-bound, and chilling with Mitsumi's family might be...

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The champions  by Kara Thomas

The champions

Kara Thomas

"While Hadley covers the championship game for the school paper, a football player is poisoned, igniting an investigation into the team and the past crimes that took place in Sunnybrook."--Publisher.

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The traitor in the game  by Triona Campbell

The traitor in the game

Triona Campbell

"The sequel to explosive YA thriller 'The Game of Life or Death'. At the end of book one, Asha Kennedy (Lisbeth Salander for a new generation) uncovered the dark secret at the heart of Virtual Reality game 'SHACKLE' - You don't play the game; it plays you -...

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We are hunted  by Tomi Oyemakinde

We are hunted

Tomi Oyemakinde

"Expecting paradise on a remote island vacation, seventeen-year-old Femi and fellow guests are instead met with terror when the animals on the island turn feral."--Publisher.

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Grief in the fourth dimension  by Jennifer Yu

Grief in the fourth dimension

Jennifer Yu

"Two deceased teens find themselves together in a white room--one that exists outside of time and space, allows them to communicate with their families, and ultimately reveals an unexpected connection between their lives and deaths."--Publisher.

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A cure ever after  by Angharad Walker

A cure ever after

Angharad Walker

"Kitt has completed his financier training and returns to Lundain triumphant. The street urchin has transformed into a polished young man whose touch turns everything to gold. Os, meanwhile, has flunked his methic exams but a unique talent brings him to the...

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A dawn with the wolf knight  by Elise Kova

A dawn with the wolf knight

Elise Kova

"As one of the last surviving witches, her sole duty was to keep the protective barriers on the forests where the lykin roam-creatures who can shed flesh for fur. But when she has a magical encounter with the rare, primordial spirit of the moon, she's taken to...

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How I met my soulmate = Unmei no hito ni deau no hanashi. 3 by 1992- author Anashin

How I met my soulmate = Unmei no hito ni deau no hanashi. 3

1992- author Anashin

Graphic novel

"'I wouldn't come over if the thought of something happening between us bothered me.' - These words keep repeating in Yuuki's mind. She can't believe that she revealed that to Iori that night. But what is bothering her even more is the alluring Airi, the...

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My isekai life : 13 by author Shinkoshoto

My isekai life : 13

author Shinkoshoto

Graphic novel

"Yuji Sano was a normal guy working a soul-sucking nine-to-five job when he suddenly found himself transported to a fantasy world where he restarted his life as a Monster Tamer. After befriending the Slimes, Yuji is quickly able to gain a second character...

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Wind breaker. 6 by Satoru Nii

Wind breaker. 6

Satoru Nii

Graphic novel

"Onward, Furin first years! Now that he's won the respect of his classmates, Sakura has been promoted to class leader. Unfortunately, there's little time to celebrate, as new trouble strikes. A comrade's childhood friend is in danger. To save him, Sakura snd...

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That time I got reincarnated as a slime. 24 by Taiki Kawakami

That time I got reincarnated as a slime. 24

Taiki Kawakami

Graphic novel

"Preparations for the Jura Tempest Federation's festival are complete. With any luck, the event will help people accept cooperating with a nation of monsters. Things seem to progress smoothly enough at first. Guests from all over, including some familiar...

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Magus of the library. 7 by Mitsu Izumi

Magus of the library. 7

Mitsu Izumi

Graphic novel

"Mulligad, a thrilling action-adventure novel in which the titular character slaughters every member of the upper class, is the talk of the town. Yet not everyone is a fan. Critics campaign to have the violent book struck from shelves, causing quite a stir in...

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Dragonfruit  by Makiia Lucier

Dragonfruit

Makiia Lucier

"In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person's greatest sorrow. But as with all things that offer hope when hope has gone, the tale comes with a warning. Every wish demands a price....

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Icarus  by K. (Kayla) Ancrum

Icarus

K. (Kayla) Ancrum

"Icarus Gallagher is a thief. He steals priceless art and replaces it with his father's impeccable forgeries. For years, one man--the wealthy Mr. Black--has been their target in revenge for his role in the death of Icarus's mother. To keep their secret, Icarus...

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Under this red rock  by Mindy McGinnis

Under this red rock

Mindy McGinnis

"Neely's monsters don't always follow her rules, so when the little girl under her bed, the man in her closet, and the disembodied voice that shadows her every move become louder, she knows she's in trouble. With a history of mental illness in her family, and...

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Kindling  by Traci Chee

Kindling

Traci Chee

"Once, the war was fought with kindlings--elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives. Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift--their magic outlawed, their skills outdated, their formidable...

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Sync  by Ellen Hopkins

Sync

Ellen Hopkins

"Told in dual perspectives through unsent letters, this heartbreaking novel follows 17-year-old twins Storm and Lake, separated in the foster care system, as they each take different paths--one incarcerated and one living on the streets--and fight to find...

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The Crimson Moth  by Kristen Ciccarelli

The Crimson Moth

Kristen Ciccarelli

"On the night Rune's life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is....

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Leviathan  by Scott Westerfeld

Leviathan

Scott Westerfeld

"It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ fabricated animals as thir weaponry....

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Illusion  by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Illusion

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Nick Gautier is tired of his destiny. He doesn't want to be the son of a demon who's fated to end the world. Nor does he want to see another demon or other preternatural creature who wants to kill or enslave him. He just wants to be normal and have normal...

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Hi, I'm a witch and my crush wants me to make a love potion. 4 by adapter Kamada (Mangaka)

Hi, I'm a witch and my crush wants me to make a love potion. 4

adapter Kamada (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"'I never thought there would come a day when you would look at me like that.' It has been a one month since Harij rescued Rose from the thief who broke into her home, and the two have had no contact since--until a woozy Harij comes stumbling through the...

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Servamp. Volume 20 by Strike Tanaka

Servamp. Volume 20

Strike Tanaka

Graphic novel

"With Tsurugi fallen, Mikuni and Lily continue the preparations for the Count's reincarnation ceremony. Meanwhile, Ildeo and the others suppress Jeje, releasing Misono from his mental chains and allowing his true memories to return. Amidst the chaos and...

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Blue Beetle. 1, Scarab war by Josh Trujillo

Blue Beetle. 1, Scarab war

Josh Trujillo

Graphic novel

"The follow-up to the hit Blue Beetle: Graduation Day series finds Jaime Reyes enjoying his new life in Palmera City, also operating as his alter ego Blue Beetle. He's got a new crop of Beetles to train alongside his childhood friends Paco and Brenda! However,...

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Mushoku tensei = Jobless reincarnation. Volume 19 by Fujikawa Yuka

Mushoku tensei = Jobless reincarnation. Volume 19

Fujikawa Yuka

Graphic novel

"Rudeus and Sylphiette are enjoying a romantic newlywed life together when Rudeus's younger sisters, Norn and Aisha, suddenly arrive from abroad. Another unexpected reunion quickly follows, their bodyguard for the trip was none other than Ruijerd, Rudeus's old...

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Wonder Woman. The adventures of young Diana by Jordie Bellaire

Wonder Woman. The adventures of young Diana

Jordie Bellaire

Graphic novel

"The world may know her as Wonder Woman, but once upon a time she was Diana, the young princess of Themyscira. Back then, she struggled to find her place on an island deemed paradise by many, but which was, to her, a prison. Trapped in her role as a royal and...

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My clueless first friend. 6 by Taku Kawamura

My clueless first friend. 6

Taku Kawamura

Graphic novel

"Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series! The days are getting longer and hotter as another summer approaches. But this time, things are a little...

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Dungeons & dragons. 2 Saturday morning adventures. by David Booher

Dungeons & dragons. 2 Saturday morning adventures.

David Booher

Graphic novel

"The adventures continue in this second graphic novel collection, featuring the cast of the 1980s cartoon! Some time has passed since the team's adventure in Waterdeep. Now Dungeon Master is growing weaker with an unknown ailment, and while thoughts of...

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Who made me a princess. VI by artist Sŭp'un (Illustrator)

Who made me a princess. VI

artist Sŭp'un (Illustrator)

Graphic novel

"With Lucas's return from the World Tree, Athanasia finally has a way to help her father. Little do they know that a peculiar guest of Duke Alpheus has been pulling dark strings in every interaction, with the emperor being of special interest. Meanwhile,...

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Initial D omnibus. 2 by Shūichi Shigeno

Initial D omnibus. 2

Shūichi Shigeno

Graphic novel

"Remember me? Relive Takumi Fujiwara's journey from tofu delivery boy to street-racing legend in an all-new, large-sized, 2-in-1 print edition of the series that made Japanese street racing into a worldwide phenomenon. Is gripping truly king in racing? That is...

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Anyway, I'm falling in love with you. 2 by Haruka Mitsui

Anyway, I'm falling in love with you. 2

Haruka Mitsui

Graphic novel

"Just as Mizuho truly considers what Kizuki means to her, her long-admired Saito-sempai professes his feelings! With her system overloaded by new and conflicting emotions, Mizuho comes down with a fever. Her childhood friends are eager to help, but soon...

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Ragna Crimson. 12 by Daiki (Manga artist) Kobayashi

Ragna Crimson. 12

Daiki (Manga artist) Kobayashi

Graphic novel

"A few days before the Argentum Corps' decisive assault on the Winged Monarch, Leonica encounters the most terrifying obstacle yet in her quest for ultimate strength. Back in the present, Ragna seeks an audience with the hallowed Dragon Scourges of the...

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Magic Knight Rayearth. Part one. by author CLAMP (Mangaka group)

Magic Knight Rayearth. Part one.

author CLAMP (Mangaka group)

Graphic novel

"To save the world. If Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu want to have any hope of saving Cefiro and rescuing the princess, they must now awaken the Rune Gods and prove their worthiness. But earning the mantle of Magic Knight isn't going to be easy, and Zagato's minions are...

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Usagi Yojimbo. 40th anniversary reader by Stan Sakai

Usagi Yojimbo. 40th anniversary reader

Stan Sakai

Graphic novel

"A collection of colorized tales from Usagi Yojimbo's forty years of publication"--

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Royal tailor : 1 by Nakasane Nowaki

Royal tailor : 1

Nakasane Nowaki

Graphic novel

"Hana's lifelong dream is to become a tailor and make wonderful clothes for people of all the different fantasy races. However, in a world where humans are discriminated against, even getting work as a seamstress is a struggle. When a handsome, mysterious...

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Shangri-La frontier. 12 by author Katarina

Shangri-La frontier. 12

author Katarina

Graphic novel

"While looking to gather information about Ctarnidd, Sunraku unintentionally gets thrown into a bonus scenario that seems lethally dangerous. Alone in an undersea city full of vicious enemies and separated from his party, Sunraku has 170 hours to clear the...

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Go! Go! Loser ranger! 10 by Negi Haruba

Go! Go! Loser ranger! 10

Negi Haruba

Graphic novel

"D finally succeeded in assassinating Red, yet why has there been no response from the Ranger Force? And why is the Sunday Showdown happening like normal? Everything might seem fine, but the Rangers are struggling to deal with the elusive kaiju and the citizens'...

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Miles Morales : 3, Gang war by Cody Ziglar

Miles Morales : 3, Gang war

Cody Ziglar

Graphic novel

"The Big Apple is under siege! As super villains and criminal gangs violently carve the city up like pie, it's Miles Morales' job to save all of Brooklyn from destruction! But between the Scorpion, the anti-super Cape Killers and the Hobgoblin making moves,...

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Captain America. 1, Stand by J. Michael Straczynski

Captain America. 1, Stand

J. Michael Straczynski

Graphic novel

"Decades ago, Steve Rogers changed the world forever. Now, powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again. Past, present and future collide as the Sentinel of Liberty reckons with an existential threat determined to set the world...

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Danganronpa 2. 01 Chaiki Nanami's goodbye despair quest. by Karin Suzuragi

Danganronpa 2. 01 Chaiki Nanami's goodbye despair quest.

Karin Suzuragi

Graphic novel

"Chiaki Nanami is the Ultimate Gamer, selected as one of Japan's most expert teens to attend Hope's Peak High School. With no margin for error and the stakes so high, the Ultimate Gamer will need to use all her playing skill to suss out the secrets of...

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The Seven Deadly Sins. 13 Four Knights of the Apocalypse. by Nakaba Suzuki

The Seven Deadly Sins. 13 Four Knights of the Apocalypse.

Nakaba Suzuki

Graphic novel

"Though grieving the loss of one of their own at the hands of King Arthur's assassin, the Four Knights and their companions must press onward. Io, who claims to know where the entrance to Camelot can be found, guides them into the demon realm, a noxious place...

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To your eternity. 20 by Yoshitoki Ōima

To your eternity. 20

Yoshitoki Ōima

Graphic novel

"Five centuries have passed since the Beholder lived out his life as a human and humankind chose to coexist with the Nokkers. Freedoms never dreamed of before are now commonplace: healthy bodies, unlimited food, every desire made reality. In a neon city that...

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15 minutes before we really date. 3 by author Perico (Mangaka)

15 minutes before we really date. 3

author Perico (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"With graduation right around the corner, Yuuki and Natsuha need some time away from each other to focus on their futures-- literally, as Natsuha will spend two weeks in Tokyo to take her exams. Natsuha figures it'll be a good trial run for when college...

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Teasing master Takagi-san. 19 by Sōichirō Yamamoto

Teasing master Takagi-san. 19

Sōichirō Yamamoto

Graphic novel

"Finally, Nishikata has done it! He's devised a contest he can't possibly lose just in time for Takagi-san's birthday--if he can go through with it. But why shouldn't he? After all, Takagi-san's teasing has only gotten bolder, so Nishikata deserves a win too,...

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15 minutes before we really date. 2 by author Perico (Mangaka)

15 minutes before we really date. 2

author Perico (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"Childhood friends Yuuki and Natsuha are going out for real! That means awkward attempted kisses, mixed reactions from family, and even bouts of jealousy... Dating sure is tough! Now their first holiday season as a couple -- and last before they graduate --...

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Tamon's B-side. 4 by Yuki Shiwasu

Tamon's B-side. 4

Yuki Shiwasu

Graphic novel

"When a shiny idol is a sad mess in real life, can his number one fan help him stay upbeat? High schooler Utage Kinoshita works part-time as a housekeeper so she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favorite member of boy band F/ACE. When...

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Tamon's B-side. 3 by Yuki Shiwasu

Tamon's B-side. 3

Yuki Shiwasu

Graphic novel

"When a shiny idol is a sad mess in real life, can his number one fan help him stay upbeat? High schooler Utage Kinoshita works part-time as a housekeeper so she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favorite member of boy band F/ACE. When...

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Mobile suit Gundam. 2 Char's counterattack. by Uroaki Sabisi

Mobile suit Gundam. 2 Char's counterattack.

Uroaki Sabisi

Graphic novel

"Amuro is back and he has placed himself on the front lines. But that means that Neo Zeon is also on the move. They have set up a decoy to slow down Federation movements and that almost cost him his life. Still reeling from his memories of his last great...

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Akane-banashi. 6 by Yuki Suenaga

Akane-banashi. 6

Yuki Suenaga

Graphic novel

"Akane begins training with rakugo master Urara in preparation for the upcoming Rokumeikai, an event where each participant must perform a newly learned story. If she doesn't master a new story in the limited time left until the event, she won't be allowed to...

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I'm not really here  by Gary Lonesborough

I'm not really here

Gary Lonesborough

"Footsteps approach behind me. I turn and see an Aboriginal boy arriving at the doorway. He's tall, taller than me. He's got curly hair. His body is fit. His chest is chiselled and bare and he's wearing only football shorts. When 17-year-old Jonah arrives in a...

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Songlight  by Moira Buffini

Songlight

Moira Buffini

"Elsa is used to hiding the most important parts of herself--her feelings for Rye, her distaste for a world ruled by men, and, most crucially, her gift of songlight. She buries that secret deep inside. In Brightland, those with songlight are called Unhumans...

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Don't let it break your heart  by Maggie Horne

Don't let it break your heart

Maggie Horne

"Alana and Gray navigate the transition from a romantic relationship to a strong friendship after Alana comes out as a lesbian, but when she helps Gray pursue a relationship with Talia, Alana develops romantic feelings for Talia as well and grapples with...

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Blood flowers  by Jay McGuiness

Blood flowers

Jay McGuiness

"Seventeen-year-old Bear lives in the walled town of Calleston - a place of stark divide between the rich and poor. Living down in Cobbleside, Bear is painfully conscious of the inequalities between him and residents of Roofside. When the town's annual Field...

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Hyo the Hellmaker  by Mina Ikemoto Ghosh

Hyo the Hellmaker

Mina Ikemoto Ghosh

"Hyo Hakai is a hellmaker. But when a curse destroys her village, she and her brother are forced to flee to the Island of Onogoro, a place where Gods live among humans. Hyo expects the bodies when they show up, but as she investigates she is drawn into a...

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Trajectory  by Cambria Gordon

Trajectory

Cambria Gordon

"As the United States enters World War II, seventeen-year-old Eleanor wants to do something to help her Jewish relatives in Poland, so she puts her brilliant math skills to work for the US army to fine-tune a top-secret weapon that will help defeat the...

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King of nothing  by Nathanael Lessore

King of nothing

Nathanael Lessore

"Anton and his friends are the kings of Year 9. They're used to ruling the school and Anton wears the crown. The other kids run away when he's about but that's the way he wants it - he's got a reputation to live up to after all. So when he gets into serious...

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Sleepy princess in the Demon Castle. 24 by Kagiji Kumanomata

Sleepy princess in the Demon Castle. 24

Kagiji Kumanomata

Graphic novel

"Kidnapped by the Demon King and imprisoned in his castle, Princess Syalis is bored. Another milestone for the Demon Castle is (unintentionally) celebrated with surf, sand, and sun. Quilladillo discovers the hidden costs of fame, while Vampire discovers the...

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Show-ha shoten! 5 by Akinari Asakura

Show-ha shoten! 5

Akinari Asakura

Graphic novel

"By winning the preliminary round, Azemichi and Taiyo have officially qualified for the Wara-1 Koshien comedy competition! Rumor has it that everyone who's ever gotten advice from the eccentric Professor Hiyama has gone on to win Wara-1 Koshien--but the only...

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Bendy. Dreams come to life by Alex Arizmendi

Bendy. Dreams come to life

Alex Arizmendi

Graphic novel

"Seventeen-year-old Buddy is trying to escape the Lower East Side slums of New York City. He wants to become an artist, a dream he's sure will never be realized. But when a delivery job puts him face-to-face with Mister Joey Drew, eccentric owner of an...

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Not for the faint of heart  by Lex Croucher

Not for the faint of heart

Lex Croucher

"'You aren't merry,' said Clem to her captor. 'And you aren't all men. So there's been some marketing confusion somewhere along the line.' Mariel, a newly blooded captain of the Merry Men, is desperate to live up to the legacy of her grandfather, the legendary...

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A thousand broken pieces  by Tillie Cole

A thousand broken pieces

Tillie Cole

"After losing her beloved sister three years ago, Savannah Litchfield has been living half a life. Now seventeen--the age Poppy died--the pain of losing her is worse than ever. When Savannah's therapist suggests a trip around the world to help teens stricken...

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Snow White with the red hair. 26 by Sorata Akiduki

Snow White with the red hair. 26

Sorata Akiduki

Graphic novel

"Shirayuki and company have at last received permission from Lord Eisetsu to spread the light-bringing phostyrias plant. Back in Lilias, as the team prepares for the next phase of the plant propagation plan, Ryu makes a major decision of his own! And it seems...

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The ballad of Darcy & Russell  by Morgan Matson

The ballad of Darcy & Russell

Morgan Matson

"Darcy believes in love at first sight. Even though it’s never happened to her, she’s spent her whole life waiting for that perfect, magical moment. But right now, her life is anything but perfect. In the aftermath of a music festival, she’s stranded at a bus...

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Picture perfect  by Holly Smale

Picture perfect

Holly Smale

"When Harriet and her family arrive in New York, things don't go according to Harriet's list, once again. Her new home is two hours away from the city, her new tutor makes her feel stupid, and her parents forget her birthday."--Publisher.

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Magic by any other name  by Alison Levy

Magic by any other name

Alison Levy

"Ivy Nichols O'Reilly has grown up in a wealthy family full of magic, fantasy creatures, and emotional abuse-but when her narcissistic mother arranges an unwanted marriage for her, the young witch reaches her breaking point. She drops out of college, changes...

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The cruel prince  by Holly Black

The cruel prince

Holly Black

"Jude, seventeen and mortal, gets tangled in palace intrigues while trying to win a place in the treacherous High Court of Faerie, where she and her sisters have lived for a decade."--Publisher.

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Girl in pieces  by Kathleen Glasgow

Girl in pieces

Kathleen Glasgow

"Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At eighteen she's already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she's learned how to forget it. The thick glass of a mason jar cuts deep and the pain washes out the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. You don't...

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Ender's game  by Orson Scott Card

Ender's game

Orson Scott Card

"Once again, the Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a final assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defeat the aliens. But who? Ender Wiggin is brilliant, ruthless, and cunning, a tactical and strategic master,...

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The merchant's daughter  by Melanie Dickerson

The merchant's daughter

Melanie Dickerson

"Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. Her circumstances are made even worse by the proximity of Lord Ranulf's bailiff -- a revolting man...

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Witty in pink  by Erica George

Witty in pink

Erica George

"After nearly five years of avoiding him, Briggs Goswick may have appeared at my feet on horseback like a handsome white knight but, in fact, he is a certified man-child. Briggs may be many things, a society darling (annoying), attractive (so unfair), and heir...

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Drown me with dreams  by Gabi Burton

Drown me with dreams

Gabi Burton

"Saoirse Sorkova is on the run. Accused of several murders, her siren identity compromised, even the newly crowned King Hayes can't protect her if she's caught. The only way to save her life is to send her on a dangerous mission across the magical barrier that...

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The skin I'm in  by Steph Tisdell

The skin I'm in

Steph Tisdell

Layla is in her final year of school. It's the last year to make sure that the next major phase of her life begins correctly because she's got big plans. She just wants to be a normal teenager and to fit in but when her troubled cousin Marley comes to stay, he...

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Fyrebirds  by Kate J. Armstrong

Fyrebirds

Kate J. Armstrong

"The Nightbirds were once their city's best-kept secret, but now the secret's out. What's more, they can do feats of magic no one has seen in centuries...As the new leader of Eudea works to lift the prohibition on magic, the churchmen who do not support it and...

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AdelAIDE  by Melinda Salisbury

AdelAIDE

Melinda Salisbury

"Freya desperately wants to be a famous influencer, like her former best friend, Hye-jin, but no matter what she does, her posts flop. Until Freya's stepdad arrives home with AdelAIDE, a home-assistant robot. It quickly becomes clear that AdelAIDE is much more...

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Desi Girl Speaking  by A. S. Hussain

Desi Girl Speaking

A. S. Hussain

"Tweety is struggling. Battling depression and faced with parents and friends who don't fully understand what's happening, sixteen-year-old Tweety feels like no one is listening and there's nowhere to turn to. Until she stumbles across Desi Girl Speaking, a...

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Wisteria  by Adalyn Grace

Wisteria

Adalyn Grace

"When headstrong Blythe Hawthorne finds herself bound to the insufferable deity Fate, she begins to uncover the truth about their connection and her own astonishing powers"--Publisher.

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10 things I hate about prom  by Elle Gonzalez Rose

10 things I hate about prom

Elle Gonzalez Rose

"There are more than ten things to hate about prom, but the worst thing is when your lovable best friend wants to go with someone else."--Publisher.

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The extraordinary disappointments of Leopold Berry  by Ransom Riggs

The extraordinary disappointments of Leopold Berry

Ransom Riggs

"After years of grief-fueled visions of creatures from his favorite television show, seventeen-year-old Leopold Berry discovers that magic is real, and he might be the chosen one after all."--Publisher.

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The heart of the world  by Amie Kaufman

The heart of the world

Amie Kaufman

"When Selly and Leander began their treacherous voyage to the Isles of the Gods, the captain's daughter and the playboy prince were strangers. But amidst talk of war and a deadly attack on their ship, the unthinkable happened. They fell in love. Leander's...

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Caraval  by Stephanie Garber

Caraval

Stephanie Garber

"Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their ruthless father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the legendary, once-a-year performance...

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Half bad  by Sally (Novelist) Green

Half bad

Sally (Novelist) Green

"In modern-day England, where witches live alongside humans, Nathan, son of a White witch and the most powerful Black witch, must escape captivity before his seventeenth birthday and receive the gifts that will determine his future."--Publisher.

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The reckoning of Roku  by Randy Ribay

The reckoning of Roku

Randy Ribay

"After declining Prince Sozin's request for help reclaiming a Fire Nation island with legendary powers, Avatar Roku absconds from his airbending training to investigate, learning what it means to be a spirit of no nation."--Publisher.

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The second son  by Adrienne Tooley

The second son

Adrienne Tooley

"The centuries-old prophecy has been fulfilled at last: the New Maiden has returned to Velle. Unfortunately, so has a malicious demi-god, whose elusive prophet is intent on converting the New Maiden's followers. The Second Son is a vengeful, angry deity, whose...

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Shelter  by Harlan Coben

Shelter

Harlan Coben

"After tragic events tear Mickey Bolitar away from his parents, he is forced to live with his estranged Uncle Myron and switch high schools, where he finds both friends and enemies, but when his new girlfriend, Ashley, vanishes, he follows her trail into a...

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