The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 5

The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 5
Author: Mine
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2022-06-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1685794270

Despite Loren's seemingly unending string of losses, the adventurers' guild has noticed his promise. They offer him a chance to take a test to prove his mettle and raise his rank. The only complication is that he's also caught the attention of a young woman of strange abilities--a vampire. Even stranger, she's not the only one of her kind eyeing Loren...and some of them may have a connection with the long-lost captain of his old mercenary company.

The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan: Volume 10

The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan: Volume 10
Author: Izushiro
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2021-08-12
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 171834418X

Unexpected enemies appear one after another! Will Vanalis ever be reclaimed? Vanalis is frozen over an unknown hand. The mysterious “snow” that blocks mana and a new species of Fiend throw Alus and the others for a loop! What’s more, the Fiends begin doing something completely unprecedented...working together! Will they be able to accomplish Lettie’s long-cherished goal? What will Alus and the others see in this intensely cold land as they take on a battle never before experienced by humankind? This is the climax of the Vanalis reclamation arc!

Are You Okay With a Slightly Older Girlfriend? Volume 1

Are You Okay With a Slightly Older Girlfriend? Volume 1
Author: Kota Nozomi
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2021-02-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718319061

First-year high school student Momota Kaoru just saved a beautiful high school girl, Orihara Hime, from a train molester. One thing leads to another, and they end up going on a date! They have a lot in common: they both love video games, they both jam to their favorite songs on mixtapes, they were even both born in the Year of the Snake. Except... Orihara’s first game console used cartridges... and her old mixtapes are all on MiniDisc... and, oh, her birthday is actually 12 years before Momota’s! When her secret comes out, she thinks it must all be over... but will Momota really let something like a little age gap get in the way of his love for Orihara? Find out if love really can transcend generations in this sugar-sweet romantic comedy!

Tearmoon Empire: Volume 1

Tearmoon Empire: Volume 1
Author: Nozomu Mochitsuki
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2020-02-24
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718371489

Surrounded by the hate-filled gazes of her people, the selfish princess of the fallen Tearmoon Empire, Mia, takes one last look at the bleeding sun before the guillotine blade falls... Only to wake back up as a twelve-year-old! With time rewound and a second chance at life dropped into her lap, she sets out to right the countless wrongs that plague the ailing Empire. Corrupt governance? Check. Border troubles? Check. Natural calamities and economic strife? Check. My, seems like a lot of work. Hard work and Mia don’t mix, so she seeks out the aid of others, starting with her loyal maid, Anne, and the brilliant minister, Ludwig. Together, they strive day and night to restore the Empire. Little by little, their tireless efforts begin to change the course of history, pushing the whole of the continent toward a new future. And why did the selfish princess have a change of heart, you ask? Simple—she didn’t. She’s just terrified of the guillotine. They hurt like hell, and Mia hates pain more than work. Lazy, selfish, and a complete coward, the ill-equipped princess of the Tearmoon Empire, armed with memories of her past life and a diary from the future, tries to avoid dying at the guillotine again and changes the very course of history in the process!

Sweat and Soap 7

Sweat and Soap 7
Author: Kintetsu Yamada
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1646597737

After a lot of discussion and planning (and so many Post-It notes), Kotaro and Asako move in together, and a new era of their relationship dawns! But will these meticulously-laid plans stand up to the pressures and annoyances of real life? Pressures like…meeting the family? Kotaro’s managed to smooth things over with Asako’s family so far, but his own relatives haven’t had the chance to meet Asako yet. She’s excited to see how Kotaro grew into the genius scent designer he is today, but she’s also apprehensive. Will she leave the right impression, or will that familiar panic overtake her once again?

Magical Explorer, Vol. 2 (light Novel)

Magical Explorer, Vol. 2 (light Novel)
Author: Iris
Publisher: Yen On
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781975325633

Reincarnated as a character in the legendary video game, "Magical Explorer," our hero tries to win the hearts of the game's heroines and emerge as the most accomplished student at the Sorcerer's Academy.

The Most Notorious Talker Runs the World's Greatest Clan (Light Novel) Vol. 1

The Most Notorious Talker Runs the World's Greatest Clan (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Author: Jaki
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1648276105

A cunning, ruthless boy does whatever it takes to leave his mark on the world in this swords-and-sorcery tale! (And don't miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas.) Noel longs to be a Seeker like his heroic grandfather, slaying the beasts that emerge from Abysses and exploring far-off lands. Unfortunately, it turns out he’s nothing but a measly Talker–a job with no combat skills whatsoever. Undaunted, Noel sets out to establish the strongest clan in all the land, using his silver-tongued Talker skills to unite assassins and heroes under his leadership.

Meikyuu: Labyrinth Kingdom, a Tactical Fantasy World Survival Guide, Vol. 1 (light novel)

Meikyuu: Labyrinth Kingdom, a Tactical Fantasy World Survival Guide, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Author: Iori Miyazawa
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1975325133

HARD-CORE SURVIVAL IN A FANTASY DUNGEON Expert soldier Taiga has just retired from the military after twenty years of service. Listless, he decides a visit to his homeland of Japan will help him figure out what to do next. But he never arrives. A strange earthquake in the airport seems to spell his demise, but instead it transports him to Million Dungeon, a labyrinthine world of caverns, kingdoms, magic...and monsters. The key to survival is apparently creating his own nation, but even with all of Taiga’s experience, the incredible dangers may prove too much...

Get Dirty

Get Dirty
Author: Gretchen McNeil
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2015-06-16
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 006226088X

Now streaming on Netflix and BBC iPlayer! The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars in Gretchen McNeil's sharp and thrilling sequel to Get Even. Perfect for fans of E. Lockhart, Karen M. McManus, and Maureen Johnson. The members of Don't Get Mad aren't just mad anymore . . . they're afraid. And with Margot in a coma and Bree under house arrest, it's up to Olivia and Kitty to try to catch their deadly tormentor. But just as the girls are about to go on the offensive, Ed the Head reveals a shocking secret that turns all their theories upside down. The killer could be anyone, and this time he—or she—is out for more than just revenge. The girls desperately try to discover the killer's identity as their own lives are falling apart: Donté is pulling away from Kitty and seems to be hiding a secret of his own, Bree is sequestered under the watchful eye of her mom’s bodyguard, and Olivia's mother is on an emotional downward spiral. The killer is closing in, the threats are becoming more personal, and when the police refuse to listen, the girls have no choice but to confront their anonymous “friend” . . . or die trying.

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest 07

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest 07
Author: Shinkoshoto
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1646090497

In this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series, the world's strongest sage will stop at nothing to get stronger...not even reincarnation! Once the world's most powerful sage, reborn Matthias has gained the optimal crest for magical combat many thousands of years in the future. But with magical knowledge at an all-time low in this new era, no one recognizes Matthias's crest for what it is, and it will be an uphill battle for the twelve-year-old sage to prove his greatness to everyone! The demons assault the Second Academy, which has gotten wise to their plot to cripple mankind through magic disinformation, with a veritable legion of summoned monsters to destroy everyone with knowledge of their scheme. But while the freshly trained up students of the Second Academy are faring well enough, things take a turn for the worse when the overwhelming Void Eater appears. How can Matthias possibly stand against a monster that towers over even the towers of the capital?!