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Comic books in 'YA / Light Novel'

  • Issue #9-1ST
    Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess SC (2022 Yen On) 9-1ST


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    Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Kotei Kobayashi. Art and cover by riichu. Translated by Sergio Avila. After narrowly avoiding death at the hands of Tremolo Parcostella, Komari awakens to the sight of her mortal enemy, Spica La Gemini, and the rest of Inverse Moon. Instead of killing Komari on the spot, however, Spica hits her with an unbelievable proposal: team up with Inverse Moon to take down Star Citadel. The two form an uneasy alliance and head off for the mining city of Neoplus, where Star Citadel is said to be operating behind the scenes. But will their combined might be enough to usurp the most powerful organization in the Netherworld? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 280 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 16+ Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina SC (2020- Square ENIX) A Light Novel 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Jougi Shiraishi. Art and cover by Azure. Translated by Nicole Wilder. Once upon a time, there was a witch named Elaina, who set off on a journey across the world. Along the way, she would meet all kinds of people, from a country full of witches to a giant in love with his own muscles-but with each meeting, Elaina would become a small part of their story, and her own world would get a little bit bigger. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #2-REP
    Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina SC (2020- Square ENIX) A Light Novel 2-REP


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    Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Jougi Shiraishi. Art and cover by Azure. Translated by Nicole Wilder. Another day, another country. As her broom carries her across the world, Elaina encounters characters ranging from a princess who fled her wedding, to a country whose king could tell no lies, to cat spirits that captivate humans! With such a wild and wondrous world to explore, how could anyone stay rooted in one place? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina SC (2020- Square ENIX) A Light Novel 5-1ST


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    Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Jougi Shiraishi. Art and cover by Azure. Translated by Nicole Wilder. Fresh encounters and warm reunions abound on the next leg of Elaina's journey. In addition to travels involving a witch in a bird cage, a ruthless princess, a phantom thief, and a pinch of stardust, there have even been whispers of... love? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #6-1ST
    Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina SC (2020- Square ENIX) A Light Novel 6-1ST


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    Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Jougi Shiraishi. Art and cover by Azure. Translated by Nicole Wilder. On this stretch of her leisurely journey, Elaina encounters a competitive broomstick prodigy, a bandit and their mother, a young politician and their wife, a woman who understands the feelings of tools, a sorcerer dedicated to medicine making, a cursed slave and a former mercenary, a succubus who has absolutely no luck with the opposite gender, a teacher and schoolgirl at a certain academy, and a woman who owns a bakery. Traveling here, there, and everywhere, Elaina spins yet another hilarious yarn. What new farewells await her this time? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #7-1ST
    Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina SC (2020- Square ENIX) A Light Novel 7-1ST


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    Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Jougi Shiraishi. Art and cover by Azure. Translated by Nicole Wilder. Once upon a time there was a witch named Elaina who traveled with neither aim nor purpose. On this leg of her journey, she encounters an old woman who runs a secondhand bookstore, a stylish witch and a group of bandits, a man and woman on the run from a monarch, a group of witches at the beck and call of a statue, the chief of a village comprised solely of beautiful women, an ancient dragon who has returned from the dead, and a heroic witch. And finally, two girls fascinated by a clock that turns back time at Latorita Academy spin a yarn about their love for a magician. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #11-1ST
    Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina SC (2020- Square ENIX) A Light Novel 11-1ST


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    Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Jougi Shiraishi. Art and cover by Azure. Translated by Nicole Wilder. On this leg of her travels, Elaina encounters a puppet detectiic, a suspicious manor housing two witches, a theater troupe subject to unsavory rumors, a country that practices strict vegetarianism, a highly intelligent magical beast and a band of forest nomads, and a vampire who wanders from nation to nation in search of the blood of beautiful women. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash SC (2022- Airship) A Light Novel) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Honobonoru500. Art and cover by Nama. Translated by Sarah Moon. Adapted by Jack Hamm. A heartwarming fantasy isekai tale about a girl who embarks on a journey with her new friend--a humble slime. And don't miss the manga (also from Seven Seas) or the upcoming anime! In Ivys world, stars are everything. Shes a Tamer, born to subdue monsters and animals, but she was also born starless! With her life in danger, Ivy flees into the forest where she befriends a weak little slime named Sora—the one creature she can tame. Together, the unlikely pair set off on a journey, salvaging rubbish to survive. Along the way theyll win hearts, evade danger, and discover theres more to starless Ivy than meets the eye! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 268 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash SC (2022- Airship) A Light Novel) 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Honobonoru500. Art and cover by Nama. Translated by Sarah Moon. Adapted by Jack Hamm. Young Ivy can't catch a break. Though she has a few memories of her past life, she was reborn into an RPG-like world in the weakest class, and worse, as the weakest rank. As a no-star Tamer, even her parents want nothing to do with her, and she soon realizes she must survive on her own. She learns to live off the land and salvage what she can from other people's leavings. But when Ivy manages to tame Sora, a lowly slime, everything changes for both of them. There's something special about this frail little monster, and Ivy's care will bring out the best in both of them! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 268 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash SC (2022- Airship) A Light Novel) 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Honobonoru500. Art and cover by Nama. Translated by Sarah Moon. Adapted by Jack Hamm. Young Ivy can't catch a break. Though she has a few memories of her past life, she was reborn into an RPG-like world in the weakest class, and worse, as the weakest rank. As a no-star Tamer, even her parents want nothing to do with her, and she soon realizes she must survive on her own. She learns to live off the land and salvage what she can from other people's leavings. But when Ivy manages to tame Sora, a lowly slime, everything changes for both of them. There's something special about this frail little monster, and Ivy's care will bring out the best in both of them! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 268 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Woof Woof Story SC (2019 A Yen On Light Novel) I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Written by Inumajin. Art and cover by Kochimo.

    Due to extreme fatigue and terrible work conditions, Routa dies without having done much with his life. As he breathes his last, the only thought in his mind is to be reborn as the dog of a rich family so he can enjoy the good life. A merciful goddess takes his plight to heart and grants his final wish, sending Routa to be reincarnated as the pet of a wealthy young lady! It seems like he got exactly what he wanted, but it soon becomes clear that he's much too large, much too powerful, and gets in too much trouble to be any regular old dog!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Woof Woof Story SC (2019 A Yen On Light Novel) I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing.

    Written by Inumajin. Art and cover by Kochimo.

    Routa's carefree days continue--with the occasional hiccup in the form of a harrowing adventure. While doing his best to maintain the facade of man's best friend, a party of adventurers on the hunt for a "rare and mysterious dog" visit Feltbelk Forest...

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    World's Fastest Level Up SC (2023 Seven Seas) A Light Novel 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Nagato Yamata. Art and cover by fame. Translated by Morgan Watchorn. Adapted by Nikita Greene. Get ready for dungeon diving done quick in this modern adventure where Earth feels like an RPG! It has been twenty years since dungeons began appearing all across the world, an incident that coincided with humanity receiving supernatural abilities, all of which transformed everyday life into a living RPG. Amane Rin is one of countless people plundering dungeons with the dream of getting rich quick with his unique skill. Rin is far from capable, though, and is quickly written off as a weak adventurer. However, one day, his skill evolves, taking a new form that allows Rin to break the dungeon system and level up at warp speed! Will this new power make him the strongest adventurer in the world? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 328 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    World's Fastest Level Up SC (2023 Seven Seas) A Light Novel 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Nagato Yamata. Art and cover by fame. Translated by Morgan Watchorn. Adapted by Nikita Greene. Get ready for dungeon diving done quick in this modern adventure where Earth feels like an RPG!It has been twenty years since dungeons began appearing all across the world, an incident that coincided with humanity receiving supernatural abilities-all of which transformed everyday life into a living RPG. Amane Rin is one of countless people plundering dungeons with the dream of getting rich quick with his unique skill. Rin is far from capable, though, and is quickly written off as a weak adventurer. However, one day, his skill evolves, taking a new form that allows Rin to break the dungeon system and level up at warp speed! Will this new power make him the strongest adventurer in the world? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 328 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    World's Fastest Level Up SC (2023 Seven Seas) A Light Novel 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Nagato Yamata. Art and cover by fame. Translated by Morgan Watchorn. Adapted by Nikita Greene. It has been twenty years since dungeons began appearing all across the world, an incident that coincided with humanity receiving supernatural abilities-all of which transformed everyday life into a living RPG. Amane Rin is one of countless people plundering dungeons with the dream of getting rich quick with his unique skill. Rin is far from capable, though, and is quickly written off as a weak adventurer. However, one day, his skill evolves, taking a new form that allows Rin to break the dungeon system and level up at warp speed! Will this new power make him the strongest adventurer in the world? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 328 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    WorldEnd SC (2018 A Hachette Light Novel) 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing.

    Written by Akira Kareno. Art and cover by ue.

    Worldend: What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?

    Half a year has passed since Ctholly and the other faerie soldiers departed for battle but they have yet to return, leaving Willem in the dark... He heads to the Island 11 in search of answers and brings along Tiat, who is the next in line to carry the burden of the next generation of faerie soldiers. But once they arrive, they hear news that the decisive battle with the Beasts ended in failure and still no sign of their friends!

    Softcover, 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    WorldEnd SC (2018 A Hachette Light Novel) 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing.

    Written by Akira Kareno. Art and cover by ue.

    She came home to the place she was meant to be. She saw the man she wanted to see so dearly. She had done everything she wanted to. And so-she was out of promises. The end that had been quietly shadowing her silently placed its hand on her shoulder. 'I'm sorry. I will never be able to be happier than this. Because I finally realized that I have always-'

    Softcover, 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    WorldEnd SC (2018 A Hachette Light Novel) 4-1ST


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    Volume 4 - 1st printing.

    Written by Akira Kareno. Art and cover by Ue.

    With Chtholly gone, Willem and the faerie soldier Nephren are thrown into darkness. Things should have ended then and there, but Willem finds himself waking up in a familiar room, an equally familiar voice calling out to him. Meanwhile, in the black of night, a new Beast lets out a roar...

    Softcover, 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic SC (2022- One Peace Books) A Light Novel 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Kurokata. Art and cover by KeG. Translated by Hengtee Lim. Usato and his friends have arrived at the Wizardry City of Luqvist, a place known for discriminating against its inhabitants based on their magical affinity. Usato meets a young healer, Nack, and discovers that he is bullied for no other reason than his healing magic. Nack's story enrages Usato, and Suzune proposes a contest: Nack versus the leader of the bullies, Mina. To save Nack and defend the honor of healers, Usato makes a bold decision-he's going to teach Nack the Rescue Team training method! Softcover, 296 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic SC (2022- One Peace Books) A Light Novel 4-1ST


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    Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Kurokata. Art and cover by KeG. Translated by Hengtee Lim. Usato and his friends have earned the respect of the leaders of the Wizardry City of Luqvist, who agree to help the Llinger Kingdom stand against the Demon Lord's forces. Usato then parts with Suzune and Kazuki, and together with Amako, Blurin, and their guard Aruku, he sets off for their next destination-Samariarl. On the way, however, Usato hears a young girl's cry for help, and finds her surrounded by zombies. He takes it upon himself to rid the gir's village of the necromancer that terrorizes it, but he's about to find out that there is much more to the village than meets the eye! Softcover, 296 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic SC (2022- One Peace Books) A Light Novel 5-1ST


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    Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Kurokata. Art and cover by KeG. Translated by Hengtee Lim. While out on their mission delivering letters warning allied nations of the Demon Lord's army, Usato and his companions save a young girl named Nea from zombies. Unbeknownst to them, however, is that it's all part of Nea's scheme to capture Usato! Born of a necromancer and a vampire, Nea uses her powers to take control of Usato's companion Aruku, forcing him to fight for her. Usato manages to free him with a technique he dubs "the healing throw," but that's not all Nea has up her sleeve. She resurrects an ancient monster, once sealed away by a hero of the past. Usato finds himself facing an enemy stronger than any he has ever known, and when Nea gets pulled into the battle, she does something that nobody sees coming! Softcover, 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.