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English
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Anna does boring things for terrible people because even criminals need office help and she needs a job. As a temp, she's just a cog in the machine. But when she finally gets a promising assignment, everything goes very wrong, and an encounter with the so-called 'hero' leaves her badly injured. So, of course, then she gets laid off. With no money and no mobility, with only her anger and internet research acumen, she discovers her suffering at the...
4) Big bad
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Avenue
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Suicide Squad in this dark, rompy novel in which the show's most beloved villains must team together to stop the Slayer from ending their world"--
Author
Series
City of villains volume 1
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Mary, a troubled teenage detective, must solve a missing persons case as she discovers the reimagined origins of infamous Disney Villains.
Author
Series
Bright sessions volume 2
Publisher
TOR Teen
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Robert Graham's power of persuasion is a legitimate power: no one can refuse him, regardless of their own will. Being powered is as much a curse as it is blessing, and Graham is alone until he meets an organized group calling themselves "The Unusuals" -- who welcome him as long as he can keep his power under control, and he isn't sure it's worth the price of admission.
Author
Publisher
Camcat Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Supergenius and quasi-villain Rex normally can't go a week without accidentally endangering Decimen City with her science shenanigans. It's been two weeks since her genetically engineered dinosaurs rampaged through town--a good streak for her--but the peace is broken when actual villain Last Dance sets his sights on Decimen. And he wants Rex's help. Before Rex can say "I didn't do it," superheroes who've dragged her to jail on her worst days are crowding...
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"A deluxe novelization of the Walt Disney Pictures film Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, starring Angelina Jolie. This visually stunning live action film continues the fantasy adventure started in the "origin" story of Maleficent. This sequel explores the complex relationship between the horned fairy and Princess Aurora, as they face new threats to the magical land of the Fair Folk."--Publisher's website.
"Five years has passed. Aurora is queen of the...
10) Malice
Author
Series
Malice duology volume 1
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love's kiss. You've heard this before, haven't you? The handsome prince. The happily ever after. Utter nonsense. Let me tell you, no one in Briar actually cares about what happens to its princesses. Not the way they care about their jewels and elaborate parties and charm-granting elixirs. I thought I...
Publisher
Ize Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Aria has discovered the true power of the hourglass, and with it, getting her revenge on Mielle is bound to be easier than ever! Her upcoming birthday will be the true test of whether she’s on the right track. Will she able to celebrate with her new friends or be shunned as before?"--
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A life of evildoing takes its toll on the heart! And when the devilish General of the organization plotting to take over the Earth needs to soothe his woes, he turns to the fluffy cuteness of pandas at the zoo. He's turned treating himself into an art! After all, even the smallest of self-care methods can go a long way toward soothing the soul of a stressed super villain. Work may be important, but his days off are even more precious to him! But what...
Series
Villains are destined to die volume 3
Publisher
Ize Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Life in hard mode for 'villain' Penelope Eckhart means with every step forward, she's shoved five steps back. Just as things were looking (relatively) better between her and the brothers, she finds herself coming to blows with Reynold, who insists on dredging up the past--an affront Penelope won't take lying down. To make matters worse, she ends up attending the hunting tournament hosted by the crown prince, and Callisto + weapons = a recipe for...
Publisher
Ize Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The vile Aria Roscent is sentenced to execution for her cruel and vicious misdeeds against her angelic helf sister, Mielle. Even Aria herself believes it's what she deserves--until Mielle gleefully reveals that she was the true mastermind all along. The helpless Aria makes a final, fervent wish for a chance to redo everything just as the blade swings down...and snaps to attention at the dining room table as her fourteen-year-old self! Armed with...
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Slayers continue to struggle with their new reality while Anya and a new fan-favorite villain, recently arrived in Sunnydale, vie for control of the Watcher's Council! The true nature of a plan is revealed and Scoobies and Slayers alike must band together to stop them, but not everyone will do so willingly. And what sacrifices will have to be made to save Buffy from a world-shaking discovery as a new Big Bad makes its presence known?"-- provided...
Publisher
Ize Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Penelope and Callisto safely escaped the assassins, but the danger is far from over. The crown prince has been left in mortal peril, and Penelope... is standing trial for Attempted murder?! Accused of attacking seven nobles during the Hunt, she faces a court proceeding that, in actuality, is nothing more than an elaborate sham to frame her. With false testimonies filling the courtroom, Derrick proving himself untrustworthy, and Callisto being unfit...
Series
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Romancing the rival When corporate worker Rei Ohashi finds herself reborn as the protagonist of her favorite dating sim, it's the perfect opportunity to do what she's always wanted--seduce the villainess! In her previous life, Rei had no interest in the princes the game had to offer. She only had eyes for Claire Fraṅois, her nemesis. Now, armed with her extensive knowledge of the game, and her undying love for Claire, will Rei finally be able to...
Publisher
Ize Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Following the conditions of a contract between herself and Winter, Penelope is once again leaving the duchy! She joins the marquis for volunteer work in a war-stricken nation, and while their time there is hectic, the two are able to grab a moment alone at the seaside. But the couple’s peace is shattered when they learn sorcerer children have been kidnapped! In the face of Penelope’s desperation to save them, Winter’s calm approach to the situation...
Publisher
Ize Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The hunt is on! Penelope heads off to the small-game area in hopes of finding a present for Eckles... only to run into a hostile bear! Armed with desperation and a crossbow, Penelope holds if off, until Callistro unexpectedly comes to her rescue. Despite his heroism, Penelope wants nothing but to get away from the seemingly obsessed, definitely dangerous crown prince. Fate has other plans, though--someone has sent assassins after Callistro, and Penelope...
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