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The Thrashers by Julie Soto

Either you're in or you're out.

Welcome to the Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High.

They’re everything everyone wants to be.

Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack’s her childhood best friend, so she’s in.

Peerless

One dark and snowy night, after the Sui dynasty has come into power, a convoy sent by the Kingdom of Khotan is ambushed and massacred. Not a living victim remains—and the attackers, along with a chest holding precious treasure in tribute, have vanished.

Guardian: Zhen Hun

Zhao Yunlan is Chief of the Special Investigations Department: a secret group of uniquely skilled individuals who investigate strange happenings in modern-day Dragon City. Although laid-back and cheeky to those who don't know him, this tenacious and cunning man fits well into his role of the Guardian.

The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish

After Li Yu stays up all night to read an engrossing webnovel, he finally falls asleep–only to wake up in the world of the novel itself. And not as himself, but as a helpless fish! Shocked and dismayed, Li Yu quickly realizes that he must live in a tank owned by Mu Tianchi, the tyrant of the novel who never speaks. Whatever force brought Li Yu into this world warns him that there’s only one way to become human again: to win over the cold Mu Tianchi and change his harsh ways. But Li Yu has no idea how to do that, especially as a powerless, palm-sized carp.

Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim

In this enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance, a strong-willed mafia heiress only wants peace — but her villainous fiancé from a rival crime family has other plans.

The first volume of the manga based on the popular light novel series by the author of 7th Time Loop, for fans of mafia romance, otome isekai, and school life in a fantasy world.

Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji

In an era when only a thin boundary exists between the mortal and supernatural realms, demons steal ten powerful artifacts known as the Sacred Relics from the human imperial capital. The emperor issues a decree to all onmyoji, masters of magic who serve and defend the empire: recover the Relics at any cost. Among their number is Hanayama no Fuzuki, known as the “Heretic,” whose extraordinary abilities and arrogant attitude inspire equal amounts of respect and mistrust.

High-Rise Invasion

A supernatural suspense story high above the streets from the creator of Ajin!
On the roof of a high-rise building, a young girl named Yuri witnesses a masked figure split a man’s head open with an axe! It’s not exactly an everyday occurrence for a high schooler, but things only get weirder from there. Yuri soon finds herself in a strange world of skyscrapers with only two options for escape―fight past the mysterious masked figures or leap to her death!

Shimazaki in the Land of Peace

After surviving a terrorist incident as a child, Shingo Shimazaki was forced to join the League for Economic Liberations' revolutionary army. Now, thirty years later, he's back in Japan and trying to assimilate to a normal life. His Japanese may be awkward, and his grasp of ordinary tasks a little weak, but he has all the combat and surveillance training of a green beret. There are many kindhearted souls who want to help him-and a few not so kind ones who will do anything to stop him.

Wind Breaker

The toughest gang of juvenile delinquents serve as guardian angels of their turf.

Haruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklings! He's only interested in the strongest of the strong. He’s just started at Furin High School, a school of degenerates known only for their brawling strength—strength they use to protect their town from anyone who wishes it ill. But Haruka’s not interested in being a hero or being part of any sort of team—he just wants to fight his way to the top!

Under the Oak Tree

When stuttering Lady Maximilian is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin. Riftan leaves for war the morning after their disastrous wedding night, and it’s three years before Maxi sees him again.