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Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A battle fit for a king!Under Saku Chitose’s strict tutelage, otaku loser Kenta Yamazaki is gradually learning to live the normie life. But when it turns out that a rival group of popular kids is coming after Kenta, it’s once again up to “King Saku” to swoop in and save the day. Of course, resolving arguments and participating in some friendly competition are all in a day’s work for His Majesty—but Kenta doesn’t find it quite so easy!"--...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Ryou and Hina's relationship is moving steadily along, and now they've already gone on their first date. But Torigoe still has one last card to play--a confession of love! Choosing between his beloved childhood friend and his only comrade at school is enough to make any boy's head spin... Ryou's got a tough decision to make, and he'd better make it quick--because, as it turns out, Hina heard everything!"--Back cover.
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Now that Hina and Ryou have rekindled their friendship, it's time to take the next step in their relationship and volunteer to be class representatives together--but not it Shizuka has something say about it! Uneasy with the growing distance between herself and Ryou, she pushes her insecurities to the side and throws her hat in the ring. With the title of class rep (and precious time with Ryou) on the line, who will manage to claim victory?"--Cover....
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Wade Westmore is used to being in the spotlight. So when he's passed over for the lead in the spring musical, it comes as a major blow -- especially when the role goes to his ex-boyfriend, Reese...Shy sophomore Elijah Brady is used to being overlooked. Forget not knowing his name -- most of his classmates don't even know he exists. So when he joins the stage crew for the musical, he seems destined to blend into the scenery. When the two have a disastrous...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"What was supposed to be a fun barbecue quickly turns sour when Hina overhears Ryou and Shinohara talking about their history together. It's up to Ryou to sort out this misunderstanding before it hurts his relationship with his childhood friend, but the girls just can't seem to get back into high spiritsthough Mana has the perfect plan to change that! Meanwhile, Hina is ready to make a move of her own-but what could it be?!"--
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Hina refuses to reveal where she goes on the weekends--not even to Ryou. Worried, he decides to tail her, but what Ryou finds is completely unexpected--Hina is training to become an actress! Though he agrees to cheer her on as she makes her stage debut, Ryou can't shake the feeling that his childhood friend is poised to ascend to heights he'll never be able to reach..."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Description
"The terrifying fusion of Tomura and All For One now seems unstoppable. Since the villains have the upper hand, even the president of the United States is considering the unthinkable--capitulating to Tomura. But Mirko, Edgeshot, and Jeanist are still on the scene, holding on for dear life. The heroes' big plan was always to pit Midoriya against Tomura, and when the young hero finally arrives and sees what's happened, all bets are off--Midoriya's ready...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The bud of bittersweet first love takes bloom! A mysterious boy comes to Saku Fujigaya’s rescue when she falls ill on a train, but he leaves before she can thank him. After this experience, Saku never ignores strangers in need of help to emulate the boy who helped her. Saku has her long-awaited meeting with Ryosuke, only to discover he wasn’t the person who helped her. Learning that her feelings for him were based on a misunderstanding comes...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Channeling her frustrations into email drafts--ones that she'd never send--seemingly perfect Sadie Wen finds her carefully crafted, conflict-free life turned upside down when the email is sent out accidentally, and the only person growing to appreciate the 'real' Sadie is the only boy she's sworn to hate"--
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Kenta Yamazaki, former shut-in and all-around loser, asks Saku Chitose to teach him how to become popular at school...Saku can't quite refuse. After all, he's the man who works magic and takes care of things--everybody's hero. Under his instruction, Kenta faces a head-to-toe transformation from the way he talks to his fashion choices. Will he finally start living the dream? Or is the life of a popular kid harder than he thought?"--
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Saku Chitose is living the good life. He's got his friends, his harem of hotties, and his haters. What more could he ask for? However... his reputation as a problem-solver may be more trouble than it's worth. So when a teacher saddles him with the task of bringing a shut-in back to school, it's not like he can just brush it off. But no sweat! After all, there's nothing he can't handle... right?" --
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When the strange new girl at her high school takes her to a place underneath the subways of New York, where people like them can go and find a home, Harriet Adu, who is riddled with guilt over her brother's death, gets a second chance at being a better person"--
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"We've started going out." Saku Chitose is everybody's hero, which is why he's signed on to pose as Yuzuki Nanase's fake boyfriend--to protect her from a potential stalker. But soon he realizes he might have bitten off more than he can chew as their "relationship" attracts jealousy from all sides, and a pack of bad boys starts coming after them! Using force really isn't Saku's style, but maybe some people just need to be taught a lesson...right?
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"'I'm...going to reach for the moon.' When Kenta Yamazaki sets out to face the otaku group at the source of his trauma, he doesn't expect to be hit with a torrent of verbal abuse! No need to worry, however--the king, Saku Chitose, has got his back, and with the help of his quick wit and charm, Kenta feels he can finally shut the book on his old life. Things are far from over for Saku though, as Yuzuki approaches him with a shocking request..."--
15) Bloody sweet: 2
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The strength to stand up With a vampire living in her closet and a shaman for a mother, Naerim’s life hasn’t felt normal for some time. Even still, a sudden string of accidents centered around Naerim seems particularly unusual and has Naerim wondering if Fetechou and her mother aren’t the only ones with supernatural ties. It’s the last thing Naerim needs when all she really wants is to fit in at school, but maybe these connections—and...
Series
Chainsaw Man volume 14
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Asa and Denji are going on a date to the aquarium! Asa just wants to seduce Denji to turn him into a weapon, but Denji might have other ideas. Will they ruin the date with their extreme social awkwardness, or will a surprise attack by a devil be the culprit?"--
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Hatori may still have a long way to go until she cements her spot as Rita's heroine, but now that she's finally confessed (and he's agreed to stop avoiding her), she's back on the playing field! . . Except, hello, who's the hot guy who looks exactly like her favourite pop idol? And more importantly, what does he think he's doing, brazenly hitting on a girl right in front of her potential boyfriend-to-be?!"--Back cover.
Series
Bocchi the rock! volume 2
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Hitori "Bocchi" Gotoh once played guitar in solitude, but ever since Nijika roped her into joining Kessoku Band, she's started to emerge from her shell...kinda. She may still be a nervous wreck, but with a show or two under her belt, a part-time job, and even some real-life friends, those rocker fantasies don't seem so unrealistic anymore! However, the band's about to face its biggest challenge yet-performing onstage at the school festival! Can Bocchi...
19) Pretty furious
Author
Publisher
Dutton Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This story of a small town, fierce friendships, and revenge served cold is a perfect companion to Exit, Pursued by a Bear. In the small town of Eganston, Ontario, five good girls have had enough. They've experienced the best of what their community has to offer, but they've seen the darker side too. Together, they've decided that it's time for a reckoning and that justice is their privilege to give.
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"NOW A HIT ANIMATED SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO! After the cataclysmic events of last volume, Invincible is left to pick up the pieces of his life. Everything is different, especially with his family, and now he has to face down countless supervillains, otherworldly threats, and high school graduation. Nobody told him being a superhero would be easy, but nobody said it would be this hard, either."--
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