Always a catch: How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince vol 4 by maya momoyo & itsuki mito1/9/2026 
Adapted and illustrated by Kaki Nagato
It's time for the ball to officially announce Prince Renato's engagement to Maria Annovazzi, which will also be the announcement of Prince Placido's engagement to Aidia. This means lots more dancing lessons for both couples. Mimi is nervous she'll look foolish in front of the subjects because of her energetic and spirited dancing, which is not exactly the customary style in Rubini. But during the dancing rehearsals, Lord Ireneo, Renato's relative, arrives and is hurt to find out that he's not invited to the ball!
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Adapted by Mamenosuke Fujimaru
Nanao is starting to settle in at her new home and figure out what her role is as bride-to-be for Lord Yako of the Benitsubaki clan. Yako introduces Nanao to a doctor in the capital who gives her medicine to reduce the effects of her spirit seal so others won’t smell or detect her Ayakashi orangutan markings as she goes about her day. Nanao and Yako later go shopping along the busy streets but are attacked by an Ayakashi. Nanao lends her strength to Yako, necessitating another trip to the hospital. This time, Reito and Akemi of the Byakurenji clan are there too, and they want some answers. 
Illustrated by Nicole Goux
A night of celebration, a wonderful performance of Romeo and Juliet, and a dead star. There are whispers of what happened abound at Wilberton Academy, and accusations are made about the new girl, Abby Kita. No one is taking her death seriously. Like other bad things, this is another item to quickly move on from as to not tarnish the school’s reputation. Abby does not believe Elizabeth committed suicide. The more Abby looks into what really happened to Elizabeth, the more she is certain Elizabeth did not commit suicide and there is something horrific happening at Wilberton. 
Adapted by Gou Tanabe
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12, Adult Publisher: Dark Horse Publication Date: Dec 23, 2025 ISBN: 9781506746340 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Suitability: Adult, Manga, Horror, Adaptations, Science Fiction, Dark Horse 
Illustrated by Goseki Kojima
Booklist starred review Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Adult Publisher: Dark Horse Manga Publication Date: Dec 9, 2025 ISBN: 9781506747613 (Hardcover) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: Adult, Manga, Action Adventure, Historical Fiction, Dark Horse 
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Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: Yen Press Publication Date: Dec 9, 2025 ISBN: 9798855430301 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Romance, LGBTQ+, Fantasy, Supernatural, Yen Press 
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Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: Nov 4, 2025 ISBN: 9798888776346 (Hardcover) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Horror, Folklore, Supernatural, Fantasy, Kodansha 
Illustrated by Renaud Roche
After nearly dying from a car crash, high schooler George Lucas, who isn't the most studious, decides he’s going to turn his life around and attend college — but to study film. He turns some heads with a captivating science fiction short that earns awards, and he meets the acquaintance of Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola. Fresh out of college, George makes American Graffiti, which the studios don’t understand, but it lands with audiences and it provides him with enough seed money for another film project studios really can’t get behind: a larger-than-life, budget-busting science fiction epic with battle scenes, robots, tons of special effects, space magic, princesses, and laser swords. 
Adapted by Mo9Rang
Now that the entire royal family knows of Verite, they seem to all want his council! And it seems he’s no ordinary magic mirror, as Abigail and Blanche find out on a recent visit to the tower of mages. Later, Sabrian’s half brother, Raven, worms his way into Abigail's life by asking Abigail for help with designing his clothes. Some folks aren't certain that his intentions are all pure. Verite begins to investigate Abigail’s magical ability, which is based in curses and poisons — fitting for the evil queen of the Snow White stories. He also questions Sabrian’s affection for Abigail — is it just familial? Is it more? 
Adapted and illustrated by Chika Mizube with character designs by Peperon
Melphiera and the "Blood Mad Duke," Aristide get to know each other better over a slain Royal Moodle that has been broken down for its valuable fleece and expertly butchered. Melphiera then begins to prepare it for human consumption, and all the knights insist on trying it first to avoid the noble couple any discomfort later. This makes His Grace very impatient, but eventually Melphiera declares taste testing over, and the two enjoy a delicious meal of monster meat. Later, the Duke and Melphiera's father arrange the particulars of their marriage and joining their noble houses, and Melphiera packs up to move immediately so as to not be stuck in Marchalrayd during the harsh winter months. Everything is moving very quickly, and she wonders why the Duke would want to marry her! |
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