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A Cinderella-inspired, slow-burn historical romance with a paranormal twist set in Taisho-era Japan! A browbeaten and mistreated daughter is cast out of her home and sent to audition as a bridal candidate for the heir to one of the most powerful families in the land... For failing to inherit the boon of unusual power that is the Saimori birthright and bringing shame to the family name, mistreated Miyo is cast out to become another's problem. Sent to the Kudo clan--itself preternaturally powerful--as a potential bride for its heir, Kiyoka, Miyo is surprised to experience kindness for the first time in her thus far sad life. Though the rumors make him out to be cold and haughty, Kiyoka Kudo quickly warms up to the Saimoris' eldest daughter. Intrigued by the girl who stands worlds apart from the spoiled, social-climbing women who usually vie for his hand, Kiyoka soon comes to regard Miyo with affection. Just as Miyo believes she may have found happiness at last, her jealous half sister, Kaya, kidnaps her and locks her in a cellar. Kaya's eyes are red with rage as she declares her intention to dissolve Miyo's engagement to Kiyoka and replace Miyo as his fianéce herself! Will Kiyoka's supernatural abilities deliver her from Kaya's clutches in time?

"Cruel tyrant Taxian-jun killed his way to the throne and now reigns as the first ever emperor of the mortal realm. Yet somehow, he is unsatisfied. Left cold and bereft, abandoned by all he held dear, he takes his own life...only to be reborn anew. Awakening in the body of his younger self-Mo Ran, a disciple of the cultivation sect Sisheng Peak-he discovers the chance to relive his life. This time, he vows to attain the gratification that once eluded him: all who defied him will fall, and never again will they treat him like a dog. His greatest fury is reserved for Chu Wanning, the coldly beautiful and aloofly catlike cultivation teacher who betrayed and thwarted Mo Ran time and again in their last life. Yet as Mo Ran shamelessly pursues his own goals in this life he thought lost, he begins to wonder if there might be more to his teacher-and his own feelings-than he ever realized."--

Alpha the android takes a short vacation from the cafe and travels to Musashino to shop and visit with her new friend, Kokone. At the shore, Takahiro searches for the Osprey, and Makki meets her for the first time. The sun goes down and another childhood day falls away forever. Chapters 25-52 of this beloved manga classic are collected here in English for the first time.

The Game of Thrones of adult fantasy/horror manga roars toward the finish line, collecting Berserk volumes 37-39 in the original oversized serialization format and with updated translations and three fold-out color posters. Guts the Black Swordsman and company reach the island of Skellig in hopes than Elven magic can heal the afflicted mind of Casca, but first they must face the island's terrifying magical defenses. If they can pass through and reach Elfhelm, the Flower Storm Monarch of the Elves can perform the ritual that might free Casca. But failure will mean their long, perilous journey will have been for nothing! Collects Berserk Volume 37, 38, and 39. FOR MATURE READERS.

From the blockbuster bestselling author THE SPANISH LOVE DECEPTION, a new rom-com about a disgraced soccer exec who agrees to coach her local team and must enlist the help of the retired soccer star she cannot stand for fans of The Hating Game and Ted Lasso.

This sumptuous gift set includes a replica of the very rare first edition of The Hobbit, the only edition where one can now read the original version of the story before Tolkien re-edited it to become the one enjoyed by readers since 1951.

"A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker in this manga. In the face of Team V, Team Z has managed to catch up 3-3 with fifteen minutes remaining. Amid this tense environment, all the players seek their "awakening" that will take their skills to the next level... Will they manage to beat Team V and qualify for the next selection--or will they be stuck on the playing field with nowhere to go?"--Publisher marketing.

THE TIKTOK FANTASY SENSATION THAT'S SOLD OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES, PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT'Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG' 5***** Reader Review'Read this series NOW! I felt like I was in the story watching and holding my breath the entire time' 5***** Reader Review_______'It's the arrogance of men to think so little of women. And it'll be their downfall too'This is the story of King Midas.Or that's what we're always told. The Golden King with his palace of riches and me, the girl he turned to gold.Upon the snowy mountains in the Sixth Kingdom of Orea, I'm locked away in Highbell Castle. It's for my safety, I'm told. Away from the dangers of the world below. No one can get in.Apart from him.King Midas rescued me from the streets. He gave me food, shelter, and his heart. I promised to love him forever.But when war comes to the kingdom, a deal is struck - and I am at the heart of the bargain.Everything I know starts to change. My love for Midas challenged, my trust broken.Because everything I know about this man is wrong.Suddenly, I'm sent to travel between kingdoms to a future I no longer understand and my spirit becomes truly tested.I'm always told this is his tale.But perhaps that is no longer the case. Perhaps. . . it's mine.This is the story of Auren._______'A spectacularly written, engaging, imaginative retelling of the ancient myth of King Midas' 5***** Reader Review'I literally devoured this book in one sitting' 5***** Reader Review**Content warning: sexual violence**

A USA Today Bestseller!"Tender and healing... I'm prescribing a preorder to anyone who has ever felt lost. Stunning, kind, necessary." -Sarah Gailey on book 1: A Psalm for the Wild-BuiltA Prayer for the Crown-Shy is a story of kindness and love from one of the foremost practitioners of hopeful SF.After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home.They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe.Becky Chambers's new series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter?

Number One Sunday Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided poetry writing exercises of her own design to help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, family, healing and celebration of the self.

A heart-wrenching single-volume story about the struggles of being an artist, from the creator of Chainsaw Man.

SOMETHING TO FIGHT FOR, SOMEONE TO LIVE FORGods should never meddle in the affairs of mortals, but Xie Lian is not one to follow the rules when lives are at risk. He spits in the face of heaven and its laws and descends in a fury to save his country from drought and civil war. Yet this golden child gets a harsh dose of reality when he discovers just how little one individual—even a god—can do to save a crumbling nation. As the people reject and betray him, one young soldier stands by Xie Lian—a boy with a face wrapped in bandages and a fierce loyalty in his heart. In this chaotic past, can an unshakable bond grow from the ashes of unimaginable destruction?

The boxed-set collection of the stunning comic adaptations of the classic Elric of Melnibone novels by Michael Moorcock! Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books.

Meet Me at the Lake is a captivating novel penned by the talented Carley Fortune. Published by the renowned Little, Brown Book Group in 2023, this book has quickly become a must-read in its genre. The story transports you to a world filled with emotion, suspense, and unexpected twists, making it impossible to put down. Carley Fortune's writing style is engaging and keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. If you're a fan of well-written books that immerse you in a unique storyline, Meet Me at the Lake is a perfect choice. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from Little, Brown Book Group, and add it to your reading list today.

King and Chizmar join forces again with a powerful novel which is also the final chapter in the Gwendy trilogy.

A stickily hot New York summer is cooly observed in this dazzling debut novel.

Readers love LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR:***** 'This book has become one of my favourite Japanese literature reads of all time .

"The shadows are in my blood. I can feel them crawling through me, slithering under my skin and taking me hostage. But the darkness within me isn't nearly as bad as the darkness that lives around me. The four heirs will stop at nothing to destroy the lives of me and my sister. But they haven't figured out yet, we're the strongest creatures they've ever known"--Back cover.

From the creator of the hugely popular webcomic Yes I'm Hot In This comes a graphic novel about a young American Muslim growing up and figuring out who she isHuda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. But Huda doesn't fit in-when everyone is Muslim, there's no Muslim clique like there was in her last town, and Huda's not a sporty hijabi or a fashionista hijabi or a gamer hijabi. She's just Huda, and she's not sure what that means. She tries on all kinds of identities and friends, but nothing fits quite right. Until she realizes she can get back to the basics.