This historical manga leads readers through many consequential moments in modern history. We begin with Gandhi's efforts to lead India to independence from the British. Next is the struggle between the leaders of the United States and the crumbling Soviet Union as tensions mount during the Cold War. The Space Race and Civil Rights chapter shows readers how interconnected the politics of the Cold War became to the exploration of space, and how the civil unrest in the United States was juxtaposed with pride in national achievements. Further chapters bring readers into the modern era.
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Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 10-12 Publisher: Square Enix Publication Date: Mar 10, 2026 ISBN: 9781646094745 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, BL, War, Romance, Square Enix 
Adapted by Cierra
In the kingdom of Elpasa, a princess named Beatrice is taken captive as the neighboring Empire invades. She is sold to a noble family as a slave, something Beatrice knows all to well from her early life. The invading force, led by the intimidating Duke Alessandro, as well as several knights, intimidate Beatrice and are all people she hopes to never see again once she fades into the background in her new life. Beatrice knows how to lay low; as soon as they cross the border into the Empire, she melts into old slave persona. She cuts off her gorgeous flowing locks, ditches her long, billowy skirts, and becomes the unassuming Chloe, ever amenable and focused solely on tidying and serving. 
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Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 10-12 Publisher: VIZ Media Publication Date: Feb 17, 2026 ISBN: 9781974762620 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Fantasy, War, Family, VIZ Media 
Illustrated by Tetsuo Hara
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Adult Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: Dec 9, 2025 ISBN: 9781647295004 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Adult, Manga, Historical Fiction, Action Adventure, War, Kodansha 
Luca has had a rough life being raised in a band of mercenaries and serving as their bugle caller in order to earn his place in their ranks. He claims he can see sounds, which show up as a peculiar line and dot pattern as he plays his instrument. One battle, his mercenary group teams up with a larger army, and he discovers a hidden talent to project his notes to the soldiers on his squad. They become inspired by his music, but the opposing forces likewise have a strong and gifted soldier in their ranks. Luca soon discovers he is part of a special and elite group of powerful warriors, and his particular skills will be put into use guarding a spire full of treasures from a bygone civilization.
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Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: VIZ Media Publication Date: Nov 11, 2025 ISBN: 9781974759217 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Historical Fiction, Action Adventure, War, VIZ Media
Illustrated by Hiyoto Yunoki. Character designs by Posuka Demizu.
Booklist starred review Sara's Rating: 10/10 Suitability Level: Grades 8-12 Publisher: Yen Press Publication Date: July 22, 2025 ISBN: 9798855410617 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 10/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Fantasy, War, Magic, School Life, Yen Press 
Illustrated by DOUBLE-S.
Booklist starred review Sara's Rating: 10/10 Suitability Level: Grades 10-12 Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: June 10, 2025 ISBN: 9798888774953 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 10/10, Suitability: High School, Suitability: Adult, Manga, Historical Fiction, War, Kodansha |
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