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Light-Novel
2016
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 2 Volume 4
Miya Kazuki - 2016
The temple swirls busily as attempts to control Myne's future escalate and the High Bishop, fueled by hate, shrouds the city in the darkness of his nefarious plots. But Myne just wants everything to stay the same. Her little brother has been born, she's making new books thanks to her progress making ink, and she wants nothing more than to just keep spending more heart-warming time with her family and friends. The world, however, forces her to make a cruel and unbearable decision. To protect those she loves, she must begin walking a new road.Part two of this biblio-fantasy concludes in this heart-wrenching volume! There's a collection of short stories following the shocking climax, as well as two completely original short stories and a four-panel manga drawn by You Shiina.
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 3 Volume 1
Miya Kazuki - 2016
However, her days as an archnoble in noble society are brutal, as she is put through rigorous etiquette and magic training on top of her duties as High Bishop and forewoman. It all proves too much for a weak little seven-year-old girl... Or it would have, had the High Priest not offered her the keys to the temple's book room as a reward. If she could get her hands on those, she'd be able to read all sorts of precious books! Her name may have changed, but Rozemyne's passion for books remains the same as she charges into a whole new world!The detailed setting expands as the printing industry grows in size. Here begins Part 3 of this bibliofantasy for book lovers everywhere!
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 2 Volume 3
Miya Kazuki - 2016
The result? Yet more people appear hoping to exploit the young apprentice shrine maiden’s value. And so the High Priest decides to shelter Myne in the temple to safeguard her from the impending danger he foresees. But Myne’s main concern is still books, and she works to advance the printing process so that their price falls and more people can buy them. Her long winter in the temple away from her family begins, but everything changes as the harsh winter passes and the spring nears, offering a glimpse into what the future holds for this biblio-fantasy.
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 3 Volume 2
Miya Kazuki - 2016
Preparing for the Harvest Festival, taking care of new orphans, dealing with the dissatisfaction of a neighboring town—her list of problems just keeps on growing. On top of all that, Ferdinand the High Priest is being as harsh as can be. Still, Rozemyne doesn’t give up! Encouraged by meetings with her lower city family and friends, she recharges by reading books in the temple! She’ll need as much energy as she can get as the yearly Night of Schutzaria is fast approaching, where Rozemyne will need to travel to the forest bordering Dorvan to gather materials... This is the most action-packed volume of this biblio-fantasy yet! Being the High Bishop is hard, okay?!
僕のヒーローアカデミア 雄英白書 I 1-A:授業参観 [Boku No Hero Academia: Yuuei Hakusho I]
Anri Yoshi - 2016
High School Hero Course teaches young hopefuls everything they need to become heroes. Between killer events like the Sports Festival and internships, there’s even Parents’ Day! That’s when all the kids get the chance to show their parents what they’re made of!
The Faraway Paladin: Volume 1: The Boy in the City of the Dead
Kanata Yanagino - 2016
His name is Will, and he's being raised by three undead: the hearty skeletal warrior, Blood; the graceful mummified priestess, Mary; and the crotchety spectral sorcerer, Gus. The three pour love into the boy, and teach him all they know. But one day, Will starts to wonder: "Who am I?" Will must unravel the mysteries of this faraway dead man's land, and unearth the secret pasts of the undead. He must learn the love and mercy of the good gods, and the bigotry and madness of the bad. And when he knows it all, the boy will take his first step on the path to becoming a Paladin. "I promised you. It's gonna take a while, but I'll tell you everything. This is the story of the deaths of many heroes. It's the story of how we died, and it's the reason you grew up here." Review from Animenewsnetwork: "Fans of fantasy by not necessarily light novels should give this a chance, as it is good simply as a fantasy book and has the most potential to reach beyond the otaku niche of any LN thus far published in English. By turns exciting, heartwarming, and heartbreaking, The Faraway Paladin is a book that is worth your time."
The Faraway Paladin: Volume 3 Secundus
Kanata Yanagino - 2016
After a nostalgic reunion and an unexpected encounter, the curtain of battle must rise in the lost underground kingdom. What fate awaits the Faraway Paladin? The god of undeath is clear: "I will say it once more. If you challenge him, you will die.”
Dungeon Defense Vol. 1
Yoo Heonhwa - 2016
The game that was boasted as the absolute hardest strategy game, 『Dungeon Attack』.I used to be the ‘hero’ that had accomplished everything in this game, but after answering a suspicious survey, I found myself in the game as the weakest Demon Lord, 「Dantalian」.With only my eloquent tongue and my memories of conquest as a hero—.In order to survive as Dantalian. I shall tear this world apart.
The Faraway Paladin: Volume 3 Primus
Kanata Yanagino - 2016
At Duke Ethel’s request, Will and Menel are off to investigate, not knowing that their journey will lead them to an ominous prophecy and the Rust Mountains, the capital of the dwarves.
Douro Mainland 3 (Dragon King Saga)(Ⅰ) 斗罗大陆
Tang Jia San Shao - 2016
Soul monsters tend to be died out by slaughter of soul masters. Having slept for numerous years, king of soul monster wakes up in the last pure land of Star Forest—he will lead his clansmen to revenge! Tang Wulin determines to be a great soul monster. However, when the soul master awakes, the one who wakes up is... The contention for king of dragon starts since then. 随着魂导科技的进步,斗罗大陆上的人类征服了海洋,又发现了两片大陆。魂兽也随着人类魂师的猎杀无度走向灭亡,沉睡无数年的魂兽之王在星斗大森林最后的净土苏醒,它要带领仅存的族人,向人类复仇!唐舞麟立志要成为一名强大的魂师,可当武魂觉醒时,苏醒的,却是……旷世之才,龙王之争,我们的龙王传说,将由此开始。
Magical Girl Dallas Episode 2
Peter Barton - 2016
However, Dallas is in the middle of work and can't afford to be away too long without his manager getting upset. Will he be able to take care of Taru and get back to work without getting in trouble, or will Taru and The Masked Sorrow succeed in Dallas' demise?
Fairy Sword Mountain (2) 从前有座灵剑山(2)
Guo Wang Bi Xia - 2016
Xiao Hai left and the servant betrayed; only few tasks were left before the promotion. Did the inspiration dry up or was it a premeditation? The mysterious boy behind expressed aggressively: it was the perfect strategy and the game was just beginning! 《从前有座灵剑山(2)》试炼者们陆续完成任务走出桃源乡,小海告别,书童反骨,通关任务所剩无几,是江郎才尽还是早有预谋?幕后主使神秘莫测的少年霸气表示——完美攻略,刷分开始!
Spirit Sword Mountain (1) 从前有座灵剑山(1)
Guo Wang Bi Xia - 2016
In order to find the selected kid coming with the comet, the long established Spirit Sword School decided to restart the entrance examination. As the blessed hero, Wang Lu owned the ""spirit root"" hardly available in one thousand years. Wang Lu challenged the entrance examination and started his unique journey of cultivating immortality. 一个才智超群的少年入灵剑山修炼并用智商一次次完美破解困局的故事。为了寻找随着彗星而来、被命运选中的孩子,有着悠久历史的“灵剑派”决定重新开启对门生入选的入门考试。作为天赐恩泽的男主角王陆,拥有被称为千年难遇的“空灵根”。王陆朝着“灵剑派”的入门考试发起了挑战,开始了他独树一格的修仙之道。"