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2) Brooms
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Language
English
Formats
Description
"It's 1930s Mississippi. Magic is permitted only in certain circumstances, and by certain people. Unsanctioned broom racing is banned. But for those who need the money, or the thrills...it's there to be found. Meet Billie Mae, captain of the Night Storms racing team, and Loretta, her best friend and second-in-command. They're determined to make enough money to move out west to a state that allows Black folks to legally use magic and take part in national...
Series
Ice guy and the cool girl volume 3
Publisher
Square Enix Manga & Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Sparks fly between the handsome descendant of a snow spirit and the oblivious coworker he has a crush on! A romantic comedy in an office setting that takes coworkers to lovers to new heights within a winter wonderland of emotions! Himuro, the descendant of a snow spirit, is falling for his cool and aloof coworker, Fuyutsuki. As they begin to spend time together outside of the office as well—going skiing and even playing video games together—their...
Author
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A dark, contemporary interpretation of the Persephone myth for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie Larue and The Sandman. Death stole Emilia - the first time in his very long life that he hasn't carried over the soul he was assigned to carry over. It would be romantic, except that they're being hunted. And as Emilia and the man with the veil of smoke set out for the ocean in a stolen truck, there is a bloody handprint on his neck and she's beginning...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Graphic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
'Two not-so-human teenagers and a friendly ghost radish face the fantasy adventure of a lifetime in this captivating graphic novel, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes material, from the inimitable Katie Cook. In the grand scheme of the worlds at large, Callie thinks she’s nothing special. Sure, she’s friends with the ghost of a radish and her dad owns a magical antique shop—but she’s spent her life in the human world. Her dad won’t let...
Series
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Also known as MDZS, the comic/manhua version of the New York Times bestselling novels from China that also inspired an animated adaptation and the live-action series The Untamed! Experience this historical fantasy tale of two powerful men who find each other through life and death in this deluxe English version of the beautiful, full-color comic! Feared and hated for his sinister abilities, Wei Wuxian–the grandmaster of demonic cultivation–was...
Author
Series
Soul Eater. Main series volume 4
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
"Maka is a weapon meister, determined to turn her partner, a living scythe named Soul Eater, into a powerful death scythe -- the ultimate weapon of Death himself! Charged with the task of collecting and devouring the tainted souls of ninety-nine humans and one witch, Maka and her fellow meisters strive to master their weapons as they face off against the bizarre and dangerous minions of the underworld. But the meisters' own personal quirks may prove...
Series
Who made me a princess volume 3
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The hit full-color fantasy webtoon/manhwa (comic)--in English print for the first time! When a modern woman is reincarnated as the doomed princess in a romance novel, she reaches out to grab a new future with both baby fists!The story of Athanasia, forsaken princess of the Obelian Empire, ends with her execution at the hands of her own father--or does it? Her tragic tale is the plot of the novel The Lovely Princess. But now, a modern woman who read...
Series
Sugar apple fairy tale volume 2
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Every autumn, the royal family sponsors a candy-crafting competition in the capital, and--following in her late mother's footsteps -- Anne's got her eyes on the prize. To that end, she sets off with her bodyguard and two companions in tow, but her plans go awry when the silver sugar she refined to present at the event suddenly goes missing..."--
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Arata Kasuga is living an ordinary life with his cousin, Hijiri, when a mysterious happening called a 'Breakdown Phenomenon' makes her vanish before his very eyes. Determined to eradicate the Breakdown Phenomenon and get Hijiri back, Arata enrolls at Royal Biblia Academy. It's a tough road ahead, but nothing's impossible when you've got seven beautiful girls---each a master of her own magical art--by your side! The romantic comedy and sometimes-serious...
12) The fire oath
Author
Series
Guardians of Horsa volume 4
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The Guardians seek a hidden relic inside the Fire Realm, but there's no warm welcome here. Instead they find the Fire Oath, a promise that Ray made as prince of the Solar Herd to protect his realm at all costs...even if that means turning against his friends."--Back cover.
Series
Witch hat atelier kitchen volume 2
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"It's not easy running a magical atelier. Between teaching their apprentices and crafting exotic contraptions, witches Qifrey and Olruggio barely have a quiet moment during the day. What better place to unwind than in the kitchen, where the only limit on their imagination is the contents of their pantry? Just a sprinkle of salt here, a dash of pepper there...and the second course is served"--
14) The magicians
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Magic gives three children the power to change their appearance and reinvent a world, but soon a a fierce young Huntress and a mechanical lion-dragon named Clinker are hunting them down and will not rest until every magician is vanquished."--
Author
Series
Atana volume 1
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A mermaid, a firebird, and a witch become entangled with the mysterious and powerful Witch Queen, who may hold the key to each of their past in this epic middle grade fantasy by debut author Vivian Zhou. Atana’s island may be quiet and peaceful, but mostly, it’s lonely. With the outside world full of magic hunters who would stop at nothing to capture a mermaid like her, Atana has never been brave enough to swim far from her island’s shores...
16) Snow and sorcery
Author
Series
Cardboard kingdom volume 3
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The kids of the Cardboard Kingdom go on a new adventure! This time, they are in search of new friends--but what they discover is a lot more like enemies... It's winter break in the Cardboard Kingdom, and kids from the town across the park want to play together! But according to the evil Sorceress, not just anyone can join the kingdom... So it's not long before the two communities spiral into battle. Will the Sorceress realize the error of her ways...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Sapphire and Emerald need Ruby's help to stop a crisis of planetary proportions-a meteor hurtling toward their home! While training with Sapphire and their friend Steven in Sea Mauville, Emerald is attacked by a mystery Pokémon! Meanwhile, Ruby journeys to the Sky Pillar to earn the trust of Zinnia, the Lorekeeper of the reclusive Draconid tribe. Can three Hoenn Pokédex holders stop a crisis of epic magnitude?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In the battle for humanity, Yami, Nacht, and Yuno give it their all against the king of devils, but it may not be enough. It'll be up to Asta and Leibe to surpass their limits together and finally avenge their mother!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Cactus Kid volume 1
Publisher
Flying Eye Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Join Cactus Kid as he zooms through the Neverending Desert on his sweet ride, seeking the ultimate magical powers to become the greatest wizard of all time. But also, getting into huge amounts of explosive trouble, deadly motorbike races, and a lot of embarrassing encounters… Life’s not always easy for a Cactus. This particular one wants to impress his all-powerful dad with his epic magic skills, and he’s not about to let anything stop him...
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