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Powerless by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Sienna Nealon finally comes home to Minnesota, she finds old enemies returning and new ones rising... -
![Forsaken by Caitlyn O'Leary]()
Forsaken by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaught Between Duty and Love… Seth Natani is one of the DEA’s best operatives thanks to his “found” abilities, but he’s hanging on by a thread. Working undercover for almost two years the evil surrounding him continues to mount. Leaving his lover, Annie Newman, behind was the hardest thing he had ever done... -
![The Super Olympian: Bloodhound (Shapechanger Tales) by Laer Carroll]()
The Super Olympian: Bloodhound (Shapechanger Tales) by Laer Carroll
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOlympic-bound 17-year-old Sasha Canaro wakes up from death a superhumanly strong, fast, agile, and tough shapechanger. And she has strange powers. What can feed her challenge-addiction now? Fighting crime? There is plenty of it... -
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Destined by Ali Cross
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fate of Midgard will be decided. The goddess of Helheimer is bent on reclaiming what once was hers. The nine worlds are drawn into war, over Hell, over Earth, with innocent humans as collateral. When all seems lost, Desi discovers the meaning of the spark that lives within her and is offered her final choice: eternal peace or the weight of Thor's Hammer in the battle for Midgard... -
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![Sam & Eva by Debbie Ridpath Ohi]()
Sam & Eva by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHarold and the Purple Crayon meets Tom and Jerry in this sweet and funny picture book about a boy and girl who must balance their creativity and figure out how to cooperate after their drawings come to life.When Sam starts drawing a super cool velociraptor, Eva decides to join in. But Sam isn’t too happy about the collaboration... -
![Forbidden Fire by Karpov Kinrade]()
Forbidden Fire by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Karpov Kinrade comes an award-winning series full of romance and page-turning suspense."She escaped, but she'll never be free.""Time held no meaning as my mind darted in and out of memories... -
![Love for the Reaper by Charlie Cochet]()
Love for the Reaper by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDevlin “Dev” Espinosa lives in the shadows of the criminal underworld. As a Ferryman, his job is to safely transport “the dead” to their new lives, no questions asked. With no one to answer to, lots of cash, and access to The Anonymous–an exclusive club for the elite–Dev is loving life.Until Remy Corbin gets into his car.Remy is just a regular guy working a regular bartending job... -
![Her Greek Inheritance by Amanda Horton]()
Her Greek Inheritance by Amanda Horton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlexi Moustakas left me without saying a word.I thought I’d never see him again.Two years - and a baby - later he is back.One night in Paris.A couple of drinksAnd something more.Then he disappeared and I received an unexpected gift.Damien - the son he doesn’t know about.His piercing gaze still paralyzes me.I have craved his lips and those smouldering eyes... -
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Virus Attack by Andy Briggs
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe villain Basilisk is back, and his nefarious plan to infiltrate Hero.com and take it offline has worked-leaving Toby, Pete, Lorna, and Emily as the only Downloaders left on the planet! It's up to the four friends to stop Basilisk before his computer virus completely destroys the Hero Foundation . .Categorized as:
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![Destiny Unchosen by Lindsay Buroker]()
Destiny Unchosen by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBefore tragedy left her crippled, Artemis “Temi” Sidaris was a world-class tennis player at the height of her career. The sport was her passion, her dream, and all she ever wanted to do. Fighting monsters… was not part of the plan... -
![The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett]()
The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn Daretana’s most opulent mansion, a high Imperial officer lies dead—killed, to all appearances, when a tree spontaneously erupted from his body. Even in this canton at the borders of the Empire, where contagions abound and the blood of the Leviathans works strange magical changes, it’s a death at once terrifying and impossible... -
![A Ruin of Shadows by L.D. Lewis]()
A Ruin of Shadows by L.D. Lewis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGeneral Daynja Édo is a legend: head of the Boorhian Empire's military and possessor of a mask of invulnerability. She has raised her Shadow Army of seven assassins from childhood. But mounting disillusionment over a life of brutality, a petulant emperor, and prodding from The Artful Djinni force her to defy orders for the first time in her thirty year career... -
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Superior by Jessica Lack
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA superhero's intern falls in love with a supervillain's apprentice in this star-crossed LGBT YA story from The Book Smugglers. Here's the thing about being a superhero intern: there's a lot less crime fighting than you think there will be, what with the whole liability issue and the administrative headache of constantly monitoring the Heroic Help Hotline... -
![Steelstriker by Marie Lu]()
Steelstriker by Marie Lu
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsExplosive action and swoon-worthy suspense collide in this riveting conclusion to the Skyhunter duet from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Marie LuAs a Striker, Talin was taught loyalty is life... -
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![Hunted by Cheryl Rainfield]()
Hunted by Cheryl Rainfield
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaitlyn is a telepath in a world where having any Paranormal power is illegal. Caitlyn is on the run from government troopers, who can enslave, torture, or even kill her, or make her hunt other Paranormals. When Caitlyn settles down in a city, she falls for Alex, a Normal (someone without Paranormal powers), which is dangerous because he can turn her in... -
![Skythane: Liminal Sky by J. Scott Coatsworth]()
Skythane: Liminal Sky by J. Scott Coatsworth
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJameson Havercamp, a psych from a conservative religious colony, has come to Oberon—unique among the Common Worlds—in search of a rare substance called pith. He’s guided through the wilds on his quest by Xander Kinnison, a handsome, cocky wing man with a troubled past.Neither knows that Oberon is facing imminent destruction... -
![Murder Island by James Patterson, Brian Sitts]()
Murder Island by James Patterson, Brian Sitts
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsProf. Brandt Savage—grandson of the legendary hero Doc Savage—is back in a new action-adventure thriller! They thought they found heaven on earth. But their paradise becomes a nightmare when Professor Brandt Savage and his girlfriend Kira Sunlight stumble on a terrifying conspiracy... -
![The Rover by Mel Odom]()
The Rover by Mel Odom
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEdgewick Lamplighter (Wick to his friends) is a humble librarian in the isolated halls of Greydawn Moors until dreams of wanderlust and a bit of dereliction in his duties result in his being shanghaied to a far-off land.Captured by pirates, sold into slavery, and adopted by a gang of thieves, Wick soon finds himself with more adventures than even a halfling librarian can imagine... -
![Cobalt Blue by Matthew Reilly]()
Cobalt Blue by Matthew Reilly
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor 35 years, the United States and Russia each had their own superhero.Three days ago, America's hero died.Today will be bad.In the face of an overwhelming attack, one young woman - unassuming and anonymous - might be America's only hope.Her codename .. -
![The Dysasters by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast]()
The Dysasters by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Rated: 3.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFoster Stewart knows she's different. Her life has never been "normal." Talking to plants and controlling cloud formations aren't things most seventeen year olds are into. Tate "Nighthawk" Taylor is perfect. Star quarterback and all around dreamy boy next door he never thought about his "extra" abilities...Categorized as:
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文豪ストレイドッグス 22 by Kafka Asagiri
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratings探偵社VS.猟犬、太宰VS...Categorized as:
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![Sailor Moon Eternal Edition 5 by Naoko Takeuchi]()
Sailor Moon Eternal Edition 5 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe guardians in sailor suits return in this definitive edition of the greatest magical girl manga of all time! Features all-new cover illustrations by creator Naoko Takeuchi, a glittering holographic coating, an extra-large size, premium paper, French flaps, and a newly-revised translation!Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she's never gotten good grades, and, well, she's a bit of a crybaby... -
![My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a superpowered society, there is nothing ordinary about evil anymore. Heroes, trained and licensed to protect and defend the public against supervillains, stand above all the rest. Not everyone can be a hero, however, and there are those who would use their powers to serve the people without legal sanction... -
![My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
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![Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis, Chris Samnee]()
Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis, Chris Samnee
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCollects Ultimate Fallout #4, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2011) #1-12, Spider-Men #1-5. Miles Morales takes up the mantle of Spider-Man! Before Peter Parker died, young Miles was poised to start the next chapter in his life in a new school. Then, a spider's bite granted the teenager incredible arachnid-like powers... -
![Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli]()
Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCollects Daredevil #226-233. "And I -- I have shown him... that a man without hope is a man without fear." The definitive Daredevil tale! Karen Page, Matt Murdock's former lover, has traded away the Man Without Fear's secret identity for a drug fix. Now, Daredevil must find strength as the Kingpin of Crime wastes no time taking him down as low as a human can get... -
![Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja]()
Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe breakout star of this summer's blockbuster AVENGERS film and self-made hero Hawkeye fights for justice! He's out to prove himself as one of Earth's Mightiest... -
![My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
![Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina]()
Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollects Thor: God of Thunder #1-18. A trail of blood consumes Thor's past, present and future! Throughout the ages, gods are vanishing — and Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of Gorr the God Butcher! In the distant past, Thor discovers a cave that echoes with the cries of tortured gods. In the present, Thor follows the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space... -
![Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #4 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird]()
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #4 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith a few key allies, the Ronin takes on the greatest risk yet to infiltrate Baxter Stockman's tech island! What happened many years ago to set the Ronin on this quest for vengeance? Find out in this action-packed penultimate...Categorized as:
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