Includes BL manga.hwa.hua, danmei, & light novels releases in English print.
May also include non-BL works that are “BL-coded” aka clearly meant for audiences who enjoy reading BL and graphic novels. All release dates are subject to change, but I’m *usually* pretty good about keeping them updated.
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Deluxe Editions
October 13th: Vassalord Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1
The highly requested, classic action-fantasy vampire manga returns in a special, hardcover deluxe edition! Contains the first 2 volumes of the manga!
Cyborg vampire hunter (and vampire himself) Charley Chrishunds has been swept up in a dangerous mystery together with his master, progenitor vampire and playboy Johnny Rayflo. Commissioned by the Vatican, Charley travels to China with Johnny—his food source (and maybe more?)—to hunt down suspected vampires within the church. There, however, they soon discover this is more than a simple hunt when Charley is asked to hand over Johnny in exchange for a vampire girl. Must they truly set aside their cravings for each other to fight for a greater good?
October 20th: Touch Within the Abyss Deluxe Edition
A special deluxe edition of the hit manga that revisits Moyori Mori’s debut work, including color page insert gallery, a 20-page bonus story booklet, and 4-page leaflet with brand new illustrations and character sketches.
Hitman Chinatsu once failed to pull the trigger on his target and it cost him his brother’s life. That day, the sole witness who took Chinatsu’s trembling hand had clear eyes that stared right through him… straight into the abyss within.
Five years later, a purse-snatching reunites Chinatsu with his savior: Kasumi, a young blind man searching for a way out of his own lonely world. Chinatsu knows better than to get involved with a potential witness, but he can’t help but be drawn to Kasumi’s radiant smile. If Kasumi knew the truth of their provenance, could he ever forgive the sins of Chinatsu’s past?
Content Warnings: Mature themes, mild violence, sexual content (In bonus story)
I want it
Manga.hua.hwa
October 6th
❌Sept. 29th❌➡️Oct. 6th: Kitayama and Minamiya Vol. 3
A Boys’ Love rom-com about a horny guy who wants to see his coworker’s erotic expression!
Minamiya has a strange talent. Just by looking at someone, he can imagine what they’d look like when they’re super turned on. In fact, he can’t really stop. However, there’s one exception—for some reason, he can’t picture what his cute male coworker, Kitayama, would look like in the throes of passion. Unable to get these thoughts out of his head, a misunderstanding leads to the two men going out. But can the frisky Minamiya handle the real deal?
Monster and Ghost, Vol. 3 (paperback & hardcover)
A monster who wants to be feared. A ghost who wants to be seen. A romance that will haunt your heart. A 2025 Chill Chill Award winner!
Tsubaki Koton is a monster — a violent delinquent with a chilling past and a terrifying image to match. No other student dares to approach him, not even now he’s transferred to a new high school. His anti-heroic acts of selflessness end only in bloodshed and rumors that spiral out of control. But one night, he’s followed home by a stranger who sets out to change his life for good. This boy, stubborn and hauntingly beautiful, is the pure-hearted Kabuto Yuuki, with his stunning jewel-like eyes that see past Tsubaki’s fearsome charade. But although someone finally sees Tsubaki for who he truly is, Kabuto cannot be seen at all. After all, Kabuto is a ghost.
The Lion Dances With a Loved One
Betrayed and sold…
Once a dancer of great renown, everything changed for Yol when he was branded a liar and sold to a brothel. Heartbroken, Yol abandoned his dreams and vowed never to dance for an audience again…
That is, until the day a distinguished Hybrid — one who shifts between man and beast — known as Amulan arrives at the brothel and purchases Yol for himself, offering “freedom” in exchange for Yol’s services.
Thrust into the lion’s den, Yol learns that beneath Amulan’s ferocity lies an unexpected tenderness — and an even more startling desire: that Yol return to the stage.
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Content Warnings: Explicit sexual content, sex trade*, dubious consent, human-non-human relationship, mild fantasy racism
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami Vol. 1
The steamy manga that inspired the anime and the live-action series! One perfect man is about to discover that there’s more to perfection when he spends the night with another man that’s a total zero.
Handsome and popular, Kaji seems like the perfect man—but deep down, he’s hopelessly shallow. He rates potential partners on a 100-point scale and is always searching for the one man who can live up to his high standards.
His plain, unremarkable coworker Fukami isn’t even on Kaji’s radar. He wouldn’t sleep with Fukami if he were the last guy on earth. But when an overnight business trip puts them in close quarters, Fukami steps out of the shower, seemingly transformed into the sexiest man Kaji has ever seen! More surprising still, Fukami actually seems down to hook up?!
October 13th
Black or White, Vol. 13
For these two typecast actors, love can’t always be black or white.
Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too?
Shin and Shige—actors at various stages in their careers—are secretly lovers, and to give Shin’s career a chance, Shige decides to keep his distance for a bit, a decision Shin is firmly against. To add to their troubles, Shin’s newfound success and the couple’s renewed intimacy has Shige feeling very possessive of Shin. Now that he has to share his lover with the world, will Shige’s dark feelings turn him from the princely character into the villain?
Forest of the Rabbits, Vol. 2
“How can I make you feel the same way I do?”
Shunta and Tamaki are one year apart, but they’ve kept up their friendship even as they attend different schools. Tamaki is amiable and laughs often, and Shunta loves to see his friend happy. But one day, Shunta comes across Tamaki crying, and something fundamental changes within him, awakening sexual feelings he doesn’t know what to do with.
Shunta realizes that his feelings are not typical. They’re monstrous. Impure. As the two navigate high school, the lines they cross increase, forcing them to contend with Shunta’s growing feelings and Tamaki’s own desires.
Honey Bee & Lemon Balm: sweet moment
A former yakuza falls fast and hard for the delicate florist who sets him on the right path in this quirky and heartfelt BL manga!
Kaoru Mitsuya has all but given up on living a meaningful life. Ensnared at a young age by the temptations of organized crime, he has neither a penny to his name nor anything he holds truly dear. It is at this lowest point that he encounters Yuichiro Shirouzu—a delicately beautiful florist with a secret or two hidden beneath his kind demeanor. When Yuichiro offers Kaoru a job at his nighttime flower shop, it marks a turning point for Kaoru, both in how he lives his life, and whom he wishes to spend it with…
Return to the flower shop with Kaoru and Yuichiro in this cute, one-shot sequel that explores the deepening of their relationship!
Vol. 1 Review | Amazon | Bookshop
May I Have a Taste?, Vol. 3
The life of a boring salaryman-turned-vampire gets turned upside down by a handsome coworker who’s just dying for a bite!
A scrupulous vampire happy with his mundane life finds himself perpetually tested by his bored—and very unscrupulous—coworker.
Office worker and 40-year-old virgin Minoru Sayo lives a simple, perhaps boring, life—at least until the day he is turned into a vampire! Unable to bring himself to drink human blood, he satiates his overwhelming thirst with cats. But one night, after a disastrous mixer, Minoru is pushed to his limits when a junior colleague passes out drunk, neck exposed, while waiting for the train. Unable to resist, Minoru sneaks a taste. But all is not what it seems with his hapless coworker, and Minoru’s life is about to take yet another unexpected turn!
Nagahama to Be, or Not to Be: The Second Voyage
The Boys’ Love/BL school romance by the popular creator of Jackass! and Jealousy!
Nagisa may look like a delinquent, but he’s just a typical teen trying to figure out what to do with his life. Nagisa’s best friend, Issa, already knows what his passion is: fish! Issa often skips school to work at the Nagahama fish market, and the two friends hang out together near the ocean almost every day. When Nagisa suspects that Issa has a girlfriend, it turns his world upside down. Is Nagisa in love with his best friend? And could his best friend possibly love him back?
October 20th
A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation Omnibus, Volume 2 (Volumes 4-6)
A twist on the popular iseikai trend: the handsome main character is transported from one fantasy world to another! Unexpected and fun new story featuring a rich fantasy world!
When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearly isn’t, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn’t the type to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, and to help him do so, hires a seasoned adventurer named Gil as his tour guide and protector.
Until he’s able to find a way home, Lizel figures this is a perfect opportunity to explore a new way of life adventuring as part of a guild. After all, he’s sure he’ll go home eventually… might as well enjoy the otherworldly vacation for now!
*bl-coded*
Crow Hill: Don’t Be Shy!! – The Complete BL Manga Collection (Omnibus)
Feathers and hearts are ruffled in this rivals-to-lovers Boys’ Love manga about two rival gang leaders and the feelings they have for each other.
Karasugaoka is split between East and West, each side “protected” by its own vigilante gang—VOICE and Karasukai. Their leaders, Izuhara Sou and Shinba Tetsuji, clash nonstop, looking like sworn enemies to everyone around them. But Izuhara’s gruff exterior hides a problem: he has a massive crush on Shinba.
Position, rivalry, and pure shyness keep him from getting close…but every encounter threatens to crack his tough-guy act.
Will Izuhara be stuck crushing in secret forever—or is Shinba not as oblivious as he seems?
This hilarious rivals-to-lovers BL manga arrives in English print for the first time in this complete 2-in-1 omnibus!
Chef’s Kiss Again
So you’ve landed the dream job and the dream boyfriend. Everything should be perfect . . . right?
Ben Cook seems to have it all. An awesome new cooking job at Cochon Doré, a steady writing gig, amazing roommates, and—best of all—super-dreamy boyfriend, Liam. Even better, reservations at the restaurant have skyrocketed thanks to Ben’s recent viral article, and the staff is buzzing with excitement. But between the pressures of the growing restaurant, looming writing deadlines, and nosy parents, Ben is worried about making sure everything is perfect in his new relationship with Liam. When Ben can’t quite figure out the perfect Halloween couples costume or the perfect Christmas plans, and Liam gets more and more overwhelmed with all the new responsibilities at Cochon, the new couple starts to grow distant rather than rely on each other. When pressure mounts and signals get crossed, will Ben and Liam be able to overcome their anxieties and learn that striving for love is better than striving for perfection?
Bringing back all the steamy recipes and steamy romance, join Ben and Liam in Chef’s Kiss Again, the much-anticipated sequel to Alex Award–winning and Eisner- and GLAAD-nominated Chef’s Kiss.
Eternal Covenant, Volume 5
A sweeping fantasy full of magic, political intrigue, and spicy romance.
“I wonder what awful sin I committed in my past life… to be punished like this now…”
After being abandoned by his parents, Ian Gloucester is taken in by a powerful church member named Cardinal Brixton who raises him to rise amongst the ranks to become a decorated knight of the Knights Templar. But Ian is hiding a big secret—one that the cardinal intends to keep hidden: Ian is “cursed,” meaning he can harness his internal energy and turn it into raw power. As Ian struggles to keep his secret hidden, he encounters a mysterious noble named Jack who helps him control his magic. In the process of working together, he uncovers corruption in his beloved city of Derwin… as well as new feelings for Jack.
This high-action fantasy romance is the first volume in the series that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the quest for self-acceptance.
Vol. 1 Review | Amazon | Bookshop
Reunion, Vol. 1
Seven years ago, Hakyung Lee accepted an offer to impersonate a dead girl. The plan was simple―he would pose as his childhood friend, Jiyoung Han, and convince a rich grandpa on his deathbed he wasn’t a fraud. It’d only be for one summer, and once that was over, Hakyung would walk away with the funds to pay for his mother’s hospital care and medication. And everything seemed to be smooth sailing―until Yoonsung Jang rushed to his grandfather’s side, determined to expose Hakyung as a fake. Except he doesn’t…and as the two spend more time together, the carefully placed walls between them begin to crumble. Now, in the present day, Yoonsang steps into the very bar where Hakyung works. For one, it’s a simple, innocuous encounter. For the other, it’s a one-sided reunion seven years in the making…
Wet Sand, Vol. 4
In this mature-rated drama, three men collide in a tangled web of love, power, and crime.
When a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian’s indifferent façade. But Ian’s life isn’t made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang—and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover—a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn’t careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder.
October 27th
Better the Devil You Know Than the Devil You Don’t Know
Fantasy clashes with reality in this sweet and comedic BL manga about the eighteen-year-old descendant of an onmyoji and the buff but somehow helpless king of demons.
High school senior Akiharu Abe is tired of working through the summer at his family’s temple. Desperate for some help with his chores, he accidentally invokes a spell from his deceased mother and summons… the demon Satan?!
Now, instead of catching a break, Akiharu is stuck with a clueless demon wreaking havoc at home and at school. And not only that, but Satan needs Akiharu to ‘feed’ him divine power with steamy kisses…
NOTE: This book contains mature content and is intended for readers 18 years of age and over.
Follow That Kiss
A Boys’ Love manga about a punishment kiss, misunderstandings, and a mess of feelings!
Twenty-year-old Kouta works at a local guest house, and when a new part-timer joins the staff, he’s mortified to learn it’s someone he never thought he’d see again—his junior high classmate, Chizuru. Not only do these two share a past, they’ve shared a kiss, albeit one that only happened because of a “punishment game.”
Thanks to that, Kouta assumes Chizuru wants nothing to do with him. Yet the moment these two former classmates are alone together, Chizuru kisses Kouta again, then confesses he took the job just to be with him! Is this another cruel prank, or a chance to start over?
Love is Money, Vol. 1
A demonic runaway escapes to our world only to get caught up in the business of pleasure! A sexy Boys’ Love manga that proves money can solve and cause all sorts of problems.
After running away from home, the sheltered demon Sora finds himself in a red-light district where human desire runs wild! Penniless after having his money stolen, he catches the attention of Eril, the owner of an adult entertainment business, who mistakes him for a job applicant.
“So…are you a top or a bottom?”
Without even understanding the question, Sora is swept into life at the escort service Paraíso, where debt and pleasure soon become part of his everyday world!
My Mate Is a Feline Gentleman: Another Story: The Foreign Alpha Loves the Brown Tabby Gentleman
Rodney, a gruff but caring tiger beastfolk, is dispatched from his home in Nyartig to a diplomatic position in the far-off land of Japan. While putting out some fires for his coworker Alex, he meets Shoukichi Asai, a young gentleman who serves as the head of a distinguished family. One night, when Rodney witnesses Shoukichi pinned down and forced to mate with other men right before his eyes, he simply can’t stand by to watch. Thus, the romance between an alpha and his beastfolk guardian unfolds…
Redeem: Only One Forever, Vol. 2
After twenty-one-year-old Chiaki watches his boyfriend, Kuon, die in a tragic accident right before his eyes, he wishes desperately to go back and redo it all…and in a miraculous twist of fate, his wish is granted! Chiaki awakens to find himself flung ten years into the past, stuck in a child’s body and seeking a lover who doesn’t know him. None of that matters, though—as long as he has this chance, Chiaki is determined to reverse the impending tragedy, and he won’t stop until Kuon is safe by his side once more…
Remnant: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga Vol. 2
To protect his younger sister and himself, one orphaned omega will do whatever it takes to keep their small family together—even if it means trusting a mysterious alpha. A Boys’ Love omegaverse story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
After losing his parents, Daath and his little sister Bella—both omegas—grow up under the Church’s care. As his first heat draws near, Daath secretly sells his body to save enough money for them to escape. But when he discovers that the orphanage has been trafficking omegas in the black market, his fragile world shatters.
Desperate to protect his sister, Daath takes on a dangerous job—only for his first heat to strike at the worst possible time. Just as his body gives in to instinct, a dark-furred beastman appears before him: Juda, a wolf alpha who wants nothing to do with humans or omegas. Yet their encounter ignites a bond neither can resist, one that will change both their destinies forever.
The Apology of Noumi-Senpai Vol. 1
Philosophy and love collide when two university students search for their souls’ missing half in this Boys’ Love manga!
Noumi Masataka, who’s living the self-indulgent university life, joins a book club after being invited by his professor. There, he meets Tan Eito, an underclassman in the same philosophy department. Eito is serious, openly gay, and utterly unconcerned with other people’s opinions. Combine that with his striking good looks, and Masataka is very much intrigued.
He decides to approach Eito, but how will the superconfident junior react to his easygoing senior when they couldn’t be more different?
The Feisty Omega and His Twin Mates Vol. 5
When one omega is rescued by a set of alpha twins, he finds his whole life turned upside down in this omegaverse Boys’ Love manga!
Takahina Natsuo is an omega who has lived a life pretending to be a beta to protect himself from the predatory alphas around him. Despite his precautions, Natsuo suddenly goes into heat on his way to a job interview and is nearly attacked! Thankfully, a pair of elite alpha twins, Yuya and Tomoya, manage to save him in the nick of time. However, instead of feeling at ease, Natsuo can’t resist the intense attraction he feels around these two brothers–which means that he’s found his fated mate! Problem is…which one of them is it?!
A sexy BL omegaverse romp where a reluctant omega learns that two lovers are better than one!
The Prince’s Body Pillow, Vol. 1
An adorable Boys’ Love rom-com manga that you won’t want to sleep through! Set your alarm and prepare for the odd pairing of the sleepiest student and the guy in charge of getting him to class on time.
Mahiro, the president of the disciplinary committee, is assigned an unrefusable task: ensure the chronically late Asuma finally makes it to school on time. The solution places Mahiro in Asuma’s room, a situation that leaves him visibly uneasy. His concerns prove warranted when a morning wake-up attempt ends with Asuma pulling him into bed.
Asuma soon declares that hugging Mahiro is the only way he can get up, and from that point on he stays constantly at Mahiro’s side. Their close quarters quickly become even closer.
A BL romantic comedy of attachment and infatuation between a laid-back troublemaker and his easily flustered, by-the-book caretaker.
The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 8
It has Hikaru’s face. It has Hikaru’s voice. It even has Hikaru’s memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn’t Yoshiki’s best friend. Whatever it is, it’s dangerous. Carrying on at school and hanging out as if nothing has changed—as if Hikaru isn’t gone—would be crazy…but when it looks so very like Hikaru…and acts so very like Hikaru…
Danmei
October 6th
❌Sept. 29th❌➡️Oct. 6th: The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post (Novel) Vol. 3 *Final Vol.*
Surviving death is one thing, but can a reborn demonic cultivator survive studying under the high brow of his new—and oddly familiar—cat-like master? See how his plans go from purrfect to near cat-tastrophe in this hiss-terical rom-com!
In his former life, Mo Tianliao was a feared demonic cultivator, renowned for forging spiritual weapons of devastating power. But just as he was about to complete a weapon capable of destroying the world, the righteous sects banded together to take him down. Before his death, he managed one final act of devotion: Saving his beloved white kitten.
Four hundred years later, Mo Tianliao awakens in the body of a divine tree—alive, but stripped of spiritual power. To survive in this new era, he must start over from scratch by joining a righteous sect as a humble disciple.
His new master? Qingtong—a man of ethereal beauty and unmistakably feline mannerisms. And the more time Mo Tianliao spends with him, the more he begins to suspect that this aloof, elegant cultivator is not the stranger he pretends to be.
❌Sept. 29th❌➡️Oct. 6th: There’s Something Wrong with the Chief: Du Zhu You Bing (Novel) Vol. 4 *Final Vol.*
A tragic past and a deadly world of assassins spark a love that defies fate in this fan-favorite danmei series!
Xiahou Lian, the youngest assassin of the infamous Qiye Garden enclave, has infiltrated the prestigious Xie household on a vague but deadly mission. Posing as a servant under Xie Jinglan, the youngest son of the family, he bides his time, awaiting orders. But as the days pass, an unexpected bond forms between them—mark and assassin alike—throwing a wrench in Xiahou Lian’s plans. The decision he makes will land him in dire straits with the Qiye Garden, while Xie Jinglan walks free.
Two years later, their paths cross again in the Imperial Palace. Forced to walk a perilous tightrope of secrecy, both boys hide dangerous truths from one another. Something is terribly wrong, and they can both feel it. As one of those secrets spirals into mortal danger, an assassin from Qiye Garden—familiar and fearsome—arrives with an ultimatum that threatens to tear their fragile bond apart.
October 13th
Golden Terrace, Vol. 2 *Final Vol.*
Two nemeses must put aside their differences and enter a political marriage arranged by the emperor. Will their burning hatred for one another become something even stronger?
Fu Shen, the renowned general of the Northern Yan Army, has long served as Great Zhou’s shield against foreign enemies. When he suffers grievous injuries during an ambush, his days of glory come to an abrupt end. The emperor, long wary of his general’s influence, seizes the opportunity to recall him to the capital.
Yan Xiaohan, the imperial inspector of the Feilong Guard, is a court flatterer as famous for his ruthlessness as his bitter feud with Fu Shen. So when the emperor grants the pair a marriage intended to strip Fu Shen of his power and bind him to the emperor’s lackey, the court braces for catastrophe. Yet there is more to Fu Shen and Yan Xiaohan’s animosity than meets the eye—a secret history known to them alone.
As the two rivals confront the idea of their forced union, conspiracies swirl beneath the surface. Someone orchestrated the attack on Fu Shen—and their game is far from over.
October 20th
❌Sept. 29th❌➡️ Oct. 20th: Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian, Vol. 4 *Final Vol.*
The Banquet of the Winding Wine ends with one nobleman falling asleep warm in his bed. When he wakes, he’s shackled as a prisoner in the Northern Domain of Tealspire, feared by all as an archfiend! However, he’s not the only one who’s just woken up.
Floating above the Boundless Sea is Tealspire—a towering, thirty-three-story prison built to contain fiends, where the damned are forgotten and demons waste away. At its summit, Wu Xingxue awakens with blood on his hands, chains at his feet, and no memory of how he arrived. The life he once led as a nobleman of Magpie Haven is gone, replaced by confinement and confusion.
Disoriented and stripped of everything, Wu Xingxue is no longer a pampered aristocrat—he’s an archfiend. But fate has other plans. His awakening stirs the legendary Tianxiu Immortal, Xiao Fuxuan: a cold, enigmatic figure with the word mian etched into his neck, wielding a power steeped in divine judgment.
As Tealspire begins to collapse around them, the two must forge a reluctant alliance to survive its fall—and face whatever awaits below. Yet the mysteries only deepen. Why did Tealspire fall? What became of Wu Xingxue’s former life? And who, truly, is the Tianxiu Immortal?
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) Vol. 4 * Final Vol.*
An arranged marriage will become the perfect career opportunity for one would-be doctor—that is if a curse doesn’t get in the way.
Ten years of exhaustive study, tedious research, and sleepless nights have suddenly been rendered meaningless for aspiring Imperial Physician Lin Qingyu. In the midst of his work, he receives instructions to put everything aside and marry Lu Wancheng, the sickly son of the marquis—all in the hopes that this sacred union will heal the illness that plagues the young master.
However, Lin Qingyu quickly discovers that Lu Wancheng isn’t just an ill-fated aristocrat—in fact, the man has a mysterious twinkle in his eye, and insights that could help Lin Qingyu outmaneuver even royalty. With that, Lu Wancheng proposes an idea to his new male bride, one that will help send Lin Qingyu back home to continue his studies and fulfill his dreams.
As feelings bloom between these new allies, a dark truth looms over their tenuous bond—one that threatens to rip them apart in both sickness and health.
October 27th
Mistakenly Saving the Villain, Vol. 4 *Final Vol.*
A mission gone wrong and a villain in need of serious therapy await in this heart-rending drama—finally available in English!
When medical student Song Qingshi dies and wakes up in a historical fantasy novel, he’s tasked with rescuing the tragic protagonist from a life of misery. There’s just one problem—he has no idea who the protagonist is.
Instead of saving the hero, Song Qingshi accidentally rescues Yue Wuhuan, an enslaved man renowned for his striking beauty and trained in the art of seduction. Now determined to help his traumatized new patient heal, Song Qingshi offers everything he can: Medicine, therapy, emotional support, even a shared bed—strictly for his patient’s well-being, of course.
But Yue Wuhuan wants more than healing. He wants revenge. And most of all, he wants Song Qingshi all to himself.
As enemies close in—and even heaven itself turns against them—Song Qingshi isn’t trying to change the story. He’s just trying to save the one person who needs him most.
Run Wild: Sa Ye (Novel) Vol. 6 *Final Vol*
In this novel series originally released in Chinese two disaffected young men stuck in a run-down city discover that everything changes once they find each other.
Unwanted by his adoptive parents, Jiang Cheng leaves home to live in a cold, gray city with his deadbeat dad whose only talent is feeding a gambling addiction. Alone save for his suitcase, the rebellious teenage boy arrives at the train station ready to face his miserable new life.
But the moment he steps off the platform, Jiang Cheng meets the peculiar young girl Gu Miao, along with her big brother Gu Fei—a boy his age with a musical staff shaved into his hair. Rumor has it that Gu Fei is bad news with dark secrets of his own, but Jiang Cheng still finds himself pulled toward the withdrawn delinquent thanks to Gu Miao and, perhaps, fate. The unlikely friendship that blossoms between them shows Jiang Cheng the hidden depths of Gu Fei…and the hidden depths of his own feelings.
Light Novels
October 13th
Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture, Vol. 7 (light novel): What Sleeps Beneath the Story
TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION…
Naoya Fukamachi is a university student whose ability to infallibly detect lies has left him friendless and isolated. When he writes a paper about a strange festival he wandered into as a child, though, he catches the fancy of his folklore studies professor, Akira Takatsuki, a handsome and eccentric man with a passion for all things mysterious. Soon, Naoya finds himself working as Akira’s assistant, helping him interpret an array of unexplainable phenomena, from haunted objects and cursed effigies to urban legends. As this odd couple continues their investigations, however, Naoya realizes that his professor has had a few bizarre childhood experiences of his own…
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You Can Have My Back, Vol. 5: Beyond the End of This Love I
I’ll Never Let You Go Again…
When Ionia, proud knight of the realm, loses his life in a violent insurrection, his memories are inherited by a boy born one day after his death. Years later, Leorino Cassieux, fourth son of the Margrave of Brungwurt and blessed with angelic beauty, begins to see Ionia’s memories in his dreams. He relives Ionia’s ill-fated romance with the king’s younger brother, Prince Gravis, as well as his death at the hands of a traitor to the kingdom! But as Leorino tries to make sense of the feeling swelling in his chest, he stumbles too close to the truth of that fateful day. The traitor’s identity is revealed, and in a panic, the traitor threatens to end himself and take Leorino with him! As Leorino’s life hangs in the balance, he instinctively cries out for his only hope: the love of his past life, Gravis.
October 20th
Semantic Error, Vol. 3
WARNING: SEMANTIC ERROR ALERT!
Computer science major Sangwoo Choo lives by the following tenets: reason, routine, and rules. So it makes perfect sense for him to delete his group members’ names from the project they contributed nothing to. If that inadvertently destroys their immediate future plans…Well, it’s not Sangwoo’s problem, right?Award-winning visual arts major Jaeyoung Jang is aghast to find his dreams of grad school in the United States put on the back burner―all because some snitch in his project group caused him to fail a required class. Now with plenty of time on his hands, he grudgingly agrees to fill in for a friend as the designer of a new mobile game―only to come face-to-face with Sangwoo Choo, the very person who screwed him over in the first place!Now Sangwoo is unable to get a moment’s peace as Jaeyoung remains glued to his side, eager for some payback. What’s even weirder is that despite their rocky start and mutual disdain, Sangwoo and Jaeyoung find themselves inexplicably drawn toward each other like moths to a very annoying flame! Will Sangwoo find a way to debug this semantic error before it upends his whole life?
Vol. 1 Review | Amazon | Bookshop
October 27th
When It Rains, It Pours
Two strangers find shelter in one another as an anonymous exchange sparks friendship. But can it lead into something more? A Boys’ Love light novel that proves every storm leads to brighter days.
Hagiwara Kazuaki, who’s living the “normal” life of a working man, is worried by the distance growing between him and his live-in girlfriend. Meanwhile, his co-worker, Nakarai Sei, quietly pines for his male roommate and childhood friend. One day, a misfired email sparks an anonymous exchange between Hagiwara and Nakarai, leading to an odd but comforting friendship built on shared frustrations and anxieties.
At first, anyway. Hagiwara and Nakarai’s shared secret soon blossoms into something more: a passion that risks swallowing them both up. If their turbulent feelings are rushing to find an outlet, will they find it in each other—and will it blow up their lives?
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