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kagurabachi vol 2 by Takeru Hokazono

6/14/2025

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Cover of Kagurabachi volume 2. Sojo and Chihiro clash blades together. Sojo has a crazed look on his face. The two or swathed in black cloth while the blades blaze in energy.
Chihiro begins a fierce battle with Sojo, and the two with their enchanted blades are very evenly matched. They take turns exchanging powerful magical attacks while Sojo goads Chihiro about his father's selfishness to keep the swords hidden for the time he had, even though he admires the craftsmanship it took to make such beautiful weapons. Elsewhere on the battlefield, things are very perilous for the Anti-Cloud Gouger special forces. Later, Char reveals a bit about her time when she was imprisoned with her mother, especially how she was able to escape. 


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Steel of the celestial shadows vol 5 by Daruma Matsuura

6/11/2025

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Cover of Steel of the Celestial Shadow volume 5. Bokutake with his demon mask jumps at us. Behind that is a stylized version of Bokutake peaking out from under his mask, with a very handsome face.
Katsuma-san finishes telling the history of Haretake and the evil lurking inside their foe who now has Tsuki hostage. Katsuma tells of Haretake’s goal to unseal the sessho-seki stones and unleash whatever evil is lurking below and the attempt Haretake will make to control the power inside. With this knowledge, Katsuma sets Konosuke, Aki, and his new apprentice Bokutake off and through a jar to go rescue Tsuki. But Katsuma’s jar drops Konosuke off in a gambling den in the clutches of one of the generals of the Tsuchimikado clan. This would-be professional gambler toys with Konosuke, at first lulling him into a false sense of security, but eventually prodding him to gamble with something very high stakes, much more valuable than money.


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Daemons of the shadow realm vol 3 by hiromu arakawa

5/14/2025

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Cover of Daemons of the Shadow Realm volume 3. A mischevious girl smilies at us while a daemon of a large set of teeth cover in eyeballs lurks behind her.
Dera arrives to “rescue” Yuru from the clutches of the Kagemori clan, but after the fierce battle and the long night, they share a tense breakfast, a truce, and lots of information. Yuru still has many questions about what all of this means for himself, his sister, and his future. The Kagemori clan offers him a place to stay with Asa, but ultimately Yuru refuses and takes up the quest to find his missing parents with Dera. He also has a lingering mission to figure out the mysteries of his ten years in the Higashi village that now seem like a farce.


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The Spellbook Library vols 1-2 by Uta Isaki

5/13/2025

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School Library Journal review - part of Spring 2025 Fiction Made Simple, "8 Manga Fiction Series with Emotion, Drama, and All the Feels"

Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 8-12


Publisher: Kodansha
Publication Date: October 22, 2024
ISBNs: Vol 1 - 9798888772935 (Paperback)​

Publication Date: December 31, 2024
ISBNs: Vol 2 - 9798888772942 (Paperback)​

Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Fantasy, Magic, Action Adventure, Kodansha
Cover of The Spellbook Library volume 1. Tohru is holding a book open and raising his other hand, about to cast a spell.
Cover of The Spellbook Library volume 2. Yan and Emel are standing back to back with books in their hand.
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Dragon and Chameleon vol 1 By Ryo Ishiyama

5/12/2025

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Cover of Dragon and Chameleon volume 1. Miyama holds a brush over his head and smirks. His blond streaks frame his face.
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Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 10-12


Publisher: Square Enix
Publication Date: November 19, 2024
ISBN: 9781646093113 (Paperback)​

​Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Art, Action Adventure, Humor, Magic, Square Enix

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The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride Vol 1 by Midori Yuma

5/1/2025

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Cover of The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride volume 1. Nanao is draped in the arms of her new husband-to-be who is holding a katana.
Adapted by Mamenosuke Fujimaru

School Library Journal review

Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12


Publisher: Kodansha
Publication Date: March 25, 2025
ISBN: 9798888773475 (Paperback)​

​Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Romance, Family, Magic, Fantasy, Mental Health, Kodansha

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The God-Slaying Demon King vol 1 By Ezogingitune

5/1/2025

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Cover of The God-Slaying Demon King volume 1.
Illustrated by PIG3rd and Teddy

Booklist review

Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12


Publisher: Square Enix
Publication Date: April 8, 2025
ISBN: 9781646093618 (Paperback)​

Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Demons, Magic, Square Enix

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Twisted-Wonderland: Book of Savanaclaw Vol 1 by yana toboso and Suzuka Oda

5/1/2025

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Cover of Twisted-Wonderland: Book of Savanaclaw volume 1. The muscle-bound chief of Savanaclaw smiles slyly.
Illustrated by Suzuka Oda

School Library Journal review

Sara's Rating: 7/10
Suitability Level: Grades 6-12


Publisher: VIZ Media
Publication Date: April 8, 2025
ISBN: 9781974752898 (Paperback)​

​Tags: Rating: 7/10, Suitability: Elementary School, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Adaptations, Fantasy, School Life, Magic, ​VIZ Media

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Daemons of the shadow realm vol 2 by hiromu arakawa

4/17/2025

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Cover of Daemons of the Shadow Realm volume 2. Asa has her hand outstretched like she's going to fight someone. Two of her Kagemori clanmates are behind her ready to give backup.
Yuru and his daemon pair have confronted the Kagemori clan in the hopes of getting some answers about the attack on his village and what’s going on with his twin sister, Asa. After a fight that more or less ends in a stalemate, Yuru agrees to come back to the Kagemori compound even though it might be a trap. No sooner do they arrive than strange daemons begin to attack everyone and attempt to capture both Yuru and Asa! But these daemons don't belong to the Kagemori clan, so Yuru and the Kagemoris team up to try to protect everyone from these interfering forces.


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The ice guy and the cool girl vol 1 by Miyuki Tonogaya

4/7/2025

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Cover of The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl volume 1. Fuyutsuki and Himuro are standing next to each other. Himuro is holding a snowman. He's wearing a grey suit with a blue tie. Fuyutsuki has a black shirt and white skirt. She's poking the snowman in the cheek.
Fuyutsuki is an office worker whose coworker, Himuro, is descendant from a frost spirit, so every day is a new adventure. Himuro has a tendency to freeze over if he gets nervous, and his emotions can impact the temperature and weather conditions inside the office as well.  For her part, Fuyutsuki does her best to help Himuro experience life to the fullest even when his chilly nature may get in the way. Fuyutsuki’s thoughtful nature causes Himuro to catch feelings for his coworker, but Fuyutsuki isn’t sure how to feel about her supernatural companion.


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