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I don’t exclusively read BL, so I wanted to also make a non-BL list of paperback releases. I also wanted to make posts for yuri releases, but we shall see if I find the time.
I’ve been eyeing getting into light novels lately, so I’ve added a few as well. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve witnessed my descent into weebdom. I will not apologize… I am now a well-rounded literary garbage can in the sense that I will now consume any and all sorts of media.
Light Novels & Books
March 5th, 2024: The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain Vol. 1
In this fantasy tale of time travel, revenge, and aristocratic intrigue, a doomed noblewoman sets out to turn the tables on those who wronged her in her past life! And don’t miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas!
Claudia, daughter of a duke, is tricked by her wicked half-sister and sold off to a brothel. Unwilling to accept defeat, Claudia uses the tools at her disposal and becomes one of the most successful sex workers in her new home. That’s when she dies–only to be thrust back in time to age fourteen! Gone is the gullible girl of her academy days now that she’s got street savvy and hard-won seductive skills. It’s Claudia’s turn to play the evil villainess, and there’s nothing she won’t do to protect what’s hers!
March 12th, 2024: The White Cat’s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King’s Lap: Volume 7
Ruri Morikawa is now spending her days in peace with Jade in the Nation of the Dragon King… That is, until they receive word that Emperor Adularia has fallen ill and requires a panacea made from dragon blood. Jade readily sends the elixir, but it proves to be ineffective. Adularia’s condition only worsens, and curiously, her symptoms bear an uncanny resemblance to the illness that took the life of Quartz’s mate, Seraphie. What could it mean?
Nineteen-year-old Ruri Morikawa gets wrangled into a messy situation when her selfish childhood friend strands her in another world! To make matters somehow worse, a mysterious conspiracy then gets her abandoned in a perilous forest. Through an unexpected turn of events, she comes into possession of a mystical bracelet that allows her to transform into a white cat. Now that she’s in the Land of the Dragon King, she has to hide the fact that she’s human―which means spending her days as a little white cat, for the time being… But how will she exact her much-earned revenge against those who’ve wronged her while stuck in the form of a small, fluffy, cuddly kitty cat?!
March 19th, 2024: Agents of the Four Seasons, Vol. 2: Dance of Spring, Part II
Sakura Himedaka is the Guard of Spring. She has chosen to take her revenge on the ones who kidnapped her beloved lady, as well as the ones who stood back and let it happen. She will protect her master with her life, and she has abandoned any threat to her resolve-even a budding love with the man who once taught her. This battlefield is only for those with an iron will. Now the dance of spring begins.
March 19th, 2024: Amalgam Hound, Vol. 1: Criminal Investigation Bureau: Special Investigation Unit
Theo, a young investigator, crosses paths with Eleven, an amalgam perfectly mimicking the form of a girl. In a strange twist of fate, the two become partners on a special mission to track down other amalgams on the run after the war. However, Eleven only looks like a young girl. She’s a living weapon who doesn’t understand what it means to be human. Theo has no love for amalgams, but he’ll have to deal with it because a terrorist attack has rocked the nation to its core and someone needs to get to the bottom of it!
Manga & Manhwa
Fantasy/Action
March 19th, 2024: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, Vol. 2
Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse is Dokja’s favorite novel. Or it was…until it became reality. He barely survived the chaotic first moments of the new world thanks to his knowledge of the story, but the cruel Scenarios give him no time for rest. Isolated from his group and surrounded by horrific creatures, things look grim for Dokja…until an extraordinary presence approaches. It’s time for the only reader of TWSA to meet its protagonist-the Regressor Junghyeok Yu!
March 19th, 2024: DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR, Vol. 2
As life at Decelis goes on, both the vampires and werewolves fight for Sooha’s attention-but the only thing on Sooha’s mind is her old friend, Chris! Lately, it seems that Chris has been appearing everywhere, from the corner of Sooha’s eye to the deep recesses of her dreams. But Chris was killed by a vampire all those years ago…or was he?
March 19th, 2023: Jungle Juice, Vol. 3
After surviving the encounter with Breeder, Suchan and the rest of NEST finally learn the whereabouts of one of Pet Shop’s bases, Black Rock Island. But before they can take action, an investigation team must be chosen! And what other way to do so than through a group tournament?! Will Suchan and his friends come out on top? And just what horrors await NEST on the island?
I think I read this one a while ago & really enjoyed it..maybe I’ll pick these up & post a review
March 19th, 2024: The Uncanny Counter Vol. 1
The word is that the noodle shop on the corner serves broth that’s out of this world. But little do they know…it’s actually run by people from the afterlife! To be more precise, the restaurant is a front for individuals called Counters who have formed contracts with souls from the hereafter. They were given special powers for their job-hunting down renegade souls who have escaped into Earth to prey on the living. When So Mun, a highschooler disabled by a tragic car accident, is invited into the group, he hesitates…until he’s offered a chance to meet his deceased parents as a reward. Can he complete the mission and tell them the words he never got to say?
March 19th, 2024: Tomb Raider King, Vol. 6
With Relic of Sloth in his grasp, Jooheon is off to a great start with the Seven Great Tombs. But there’s no time to rest on his laurels-the second one has unexpectedly appeared in his home country! Living up to its namesake, the Tomb of Lust proves to be quite the rosy adventure, and Jooheon finds himself frantically running from hordes of bewitched women who want to have their way with him! But thankfully, it seems there’s someone out there who will do whatever it takes to keep other women away from him…
March 19th, 2024: Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., Vol. 1
There’s never a dull day at the office when you’re a magical girl!
Are you looking for something new? Something challenging? Something very highly paid? Exterminating monsters is an exciting, fast-paced field that will get you out from behind a desk and into the action. With over 500 magical girl companies now in operation, you’re sure to find a position—and a uniform—that fits. Start your career as a magical girl today!
Kana Sakuragi is an excellent candidate for the job. Any job! She’s motivated and organized, and has a fantastic memory. So why has she interviewed at over 15 companies without receiving a single offer? She’s trying to keep a positive attitude, but it seems like her bad luck is only getting worse when a monster crashes her latest interview. As havoc ensues, she finds herself helping the magical girl who comes to their rescue and ends up with more than just her life in return. Meet the newest magical girl at Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.!
Romance/Fantasy
March 5th, 2024: Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. Vol. 1
Love in the time of COVID-19? This new series pits the the crushes, nostalgia, and friendship of shojo manga against a crushing pandemic. Can it be that a determined high school girl is more resilient than anyone expected? Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Can’t Communicate and Skip and Loafer.
It’s 2020, and Mizuha’s seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her dad forgot, the sempai she likes isn’t interested, and her social calendar is getting cleared out by a mysterious virus. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing…!
March 5th, 2024: Nina the Starry Bride, Volume 3
Nina was plucked off the streets because she resembled a dead priestess–but is this a lucky break, or a new kind of curse? Winner of the Kodansha Manga Award, this fantasy shojo manga features intertwining constellations of palace intrigue and perilous romance, for fans of The Ancient Magus’ Bride, The Apothecary Diaries, and Snow White With the Red Hair.
Nina, the girl with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, is scouted by the second prince of Fortna, Azure, to replace priestess-princess Alisha, who died just before she was to be married off to the prince of Galgada. Azure, who has a similar background to Nina serving as the double for the deceased prince she he was a child, finds himself drawn to Nina and promises to find a way to break of the engagement. Unfortunately, to save Azure from the king himself, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada and leaves Fortna before Azure can object. But the crown prince of Galgada, Sett, known for his penchant for violence, might not allow this plan to come to fruition.
March 12th, 2024: The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love 01
Can one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors’ advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what?
From a mundane existence to an extraordinary adventure! Luciana, once an ordinary woman, now finds herself reincarnated as the stunning villainess of an otome game. Well aware of impending plot twists, she’s ready to rewrite her destiny and avoid catastrophe. She hatches a brilliant plan to live a peaceful life and avoid troublesome suitors. What could possibly go wrong?
Surprise! These persistent men refuse to take a hint! And if that weren’t enough, she also possesses incredible, unparalleled magical abilities. What about this world has made her so special?
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March 12th, 2024: The Knight Captain is the New Princess-to-Be Vol. 3
THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE
Back from boarding school, Chris visits her family home with Leo. Urged on by the king, the two announce their marriage. Chris’s family is thrilled, but when her father urges her to quit being a knight, an unexpected father-daughter fight breaks out!
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March 12th, 2024: Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke, Volume 5
Now in her fifteen-year-old body, Claire has returned to Paffuto, this time as an actual noblewoman with special treatment, courtesy of her ex-fiancé Prince Asbert. She’s reunited with Prince Vik, Lui, and the others, but she’s forced to keep the secrets of their former lives from them. When it’s revealed that Prince Vik has an older brother in this timeline, Claire begins to wonder what happened in the year before she met him originally…
Could his brother have been banished? Is Prince Vik in danger? What could he have been hiding from her, even when they were engaged?
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March 19th, 2024: The Abandoned Empress, Vol. 7
Thanks to Ruveliss’s decisive actions, the foreign princesses’ schemes are thwarted, but it was merely a prelude to the oncoming turmoil. Political machinations at the court intensify with the emperor’s waning health…and at the center of it all stands Aristia. Further adding to her troubles, the shadow inside Allendis’s heart continues to grow, and Carsein suffers a grave injury while protecting her from mysterious assassins. With crisis after crisis erupting all around her, Tia finds herself relying more and more on Ruveliss for support… …All the while, the cogs of fate ever spin, indifferent to the struggles of mortals…until the gears click into place at the destined hour-Jieun has arrived.
March 19th, 2024: I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World, Vol. 3
At last, Nunally has her dream job working in the Hall! But even now, she can’t seem to untangle herself from her longtime rival, Rockmann! One day, the Order of Knights requests her help investigating an area where missing people had been found. But she comes to discover that Rockmann is part of the group too! What’s worse- he’s spending every free moment teasing her along the way…
March 26th, 2024: Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 5
Everything has gone drastically wrong for Princess Athanasia and all she’s worked for appears to crumble before her eyes. A magical mishap has wiped Claude’s memories of his daughter and Athanasia has had to flee from the palace to avoid a painful death at his hands. Though things are bleak, Athanasia has found an eager helper and trusted confidante in Jeannette, who is happy to meet the princess in secret. Inside the palace, expressions are grim, as unexplained illness has harried the Imperial Emperor. Claude’s condition is dire until an unusual solution is found–it seems Jeannette is equally useful to both father and daughter!
I believe I got tired of this series but I still might buy these for the art alone. long live spoon
March 26th, 2024: The Remarried Empress, Vol. 6
Navier and Heinrey have agreed to get married! Heinrey is over the moon, despite the political nature of the arrangement for now, but Navier is still reeling from the news of Sovieshu’s plan to divorce her. She must scramble to recover, though, as the emperor wastes no time in announcing his decision. And when the day of the formal trial approaches, Navier plays her and Heinrey’s trump card-“I accept this divorce…and request an approval for my remarriage.”
March 26th, 2024: I’m a Wolf, but My Boss is a Sheep! Vol. 4
Apparently Oogami’s not the only one who has a rival in love–new hire Kamiya has a crush on the resident wolfman! Not only does Mitsuji now face competition, but Mikado has no desire to break off his own pursuit. As Oogami and Mitsuji try to clear the air between them, other people continue to try to get in the way of their relationship. Will their feelings ever be able to cross the gap between their species?
I also really want this series I read the sample for vol. 1 & it looks so cute
March 26th, 2024: Before You Discard Me, I Shall Have My Way With You (Manga) Vol. 1 (PART OF YOUR WORLD)
A ruthless romantic drama about noble politics, scorned lovers, and revenge. Part of Seven Seas’ Steamship imprint (sexy romance for women)!
Agnès, the daughter of a duke, is in love with crown prince Lucilleur, the man she’s been betrothed to since they were both children. But before they can wed, Agnès is hit with a bombshell: Lucilleur doesn’t return her feelings and wants to break their engagement so he can marry his true love, a different noblewoman with a sweet and innocent demeanor. Agnès is more than just heartbroken–she’s angry. Her “sweet” rival might not be sweet at all, and her beloved prince has wrecked her future. This means war…both in politics and in bed.
March 26th, 2024: Healer for the Shadow Hero (Manga) Vol. 1
In this steamy fantasy romance, a maid with a secret power must help a hero regain his dwindling magic–by sleeping with him! Part of Seven Seas’ Steamship imprint (sexy romance for women)!
Under normal circumstances, the servant girl Nanna would never cross paths with the war hero known as the “Shadow Hero.” However, he has an incurable disease, and Nanna has the power to cure it. There’s just one catch–Nanna can only heal her patient by losing her virginity to him! Can the two of them possibly enter such an intimate arrangement?!
March 26th, 2024: A Condition Called Love, Volume 7
Hotaru doesn’t need a boyfriend. But an act of kindness to a classmate going through a breakup opens a door she never thought to step through, in and everything begins to change… A sweet new shojo romance manga from the creator of Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty!
Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can’t help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way…
Other
March 19th, 2024: #DRCL midnight children, Vol. 2
Dracula meets manga in this surreally beautiful and chilling retelling of Bram Stoker’s quintessential horror classic.
In this beautiful, evocative, and often surreal retelling of Dracula, a fearsome enemy comes from the east, bringing with it horrors the likes of which have never been seen in the British Empire. Standing opposed are Wilhelmina “Mina” Murray and her stalwart companions, united in a cabal that eclipses gender, nationality, and station until they can achieve victory.
The lines between reality and fiction blur as Count Dracula’s influence grows within the halls of Whitby School. The arrival of the eccentric Professor Abraham Van Helsing offers Mina and the others a chance to learn about the foul condition that afflicts their beloved companion. But will the professor’s knowledge be enough to preserve them in the face of this unspeakable evil, or will their fragile bonds be torn apart by the arrival of the son of the dragon?
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