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고래별 [The Whale Star] by 나윤희
webtoons
manga
historical-fiction
manhwa
Playtime with Hakdo
A.M. - 2017
The highlight of his day is smoking on the rooftop of his school building, where, for a few blissful minutes, he can forget about his troubles. But his precious cigarette break is ruined one day by a guy named Hakdo and his bawling ex-boyfriend (who also happens to be Sangho's ex-ex-ex-boyfriend). What's more, Sangho later learns that he and Hakdo have not one but many exes in common. This gets them talking and the two agree to have some fun, casual sex. But little does Sangho know that Hakdo's idea of fun is very different from his...
Super Secret (슈퍼 시크릿)
EON - 2016
Emma has very neglectful parents, so she needs someone to look after her. Fortunately, Ryan and his peculiar family are there to keep her company.However, Emma doesn't know that her trustworthy friend is actually a werewolf.This episodic narrative follows Emma and Ryan as they navigate a world of diverse characters and learn the meaning of love and friendship.
Romeo and/or Juliet: A Chooseable-Path Adventure
Ryan North - 2016
They were meant…to be played.What if Romeo never met Juliet? What if Juliet got really buff instead of moping around all day? What if they teamed up to take over Verona with robot suits? This choose-your-own-path version of Romeo and Juliet—packed with fun puzzles, secrets, and quadrillions of possible storylines—lets you decide where the plot goes every time you read. You might play as Romeo, or as Juliet, or as both of them at the same time. You might even unlock additional playable characters!That’s right. We figured out how to have unlockable characters in books.
재즈처럼 [Jazz for Two]
Clarju - 2017
He knows his brother is dead, but he can’t help but hope, maybe, just maybe...it’s his brother playing his favorite song. When he slams open the door, however, he finds Seheon, the new transfer student, at the piano. Disappointment comes crashing down and Taeyi can’t control his anger. How dare Seheon play his brother’s song? How dare he smile? How dare he say he loves jazz? “If I ever catch you playing the piano again...that’ll be the end of you.” And with that begins Taeyi and Seheon's story, as unpredictable and visceral as jazz.
The Wrath and the Dawn
Renée Ahdieh - 2015
Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster. Each night he takes a new bride only to have a silk cord wrapped around her throat come morning. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzad's dearest friend falls victim to Khalid, Shahrzad vows vengeance and volunteers to be his next bride. Shahrzad is determined not only to stay alive, but to end the caliph's reign of terror once and for all.Night after night, Shahrzad beguiles Khalid, weaving stories that enchant, ensuring her survival, though she knows each dawn could be her last. But something she never expected begins to happen: Khalid is nothing like what she'd imagined him to be. This monster is a boy with a tormented heart. Incredibly, Shahrzad finds herself falling in love. How is this possible? It's an unforgivable betrayal. Still, Shahrzad has come to understand all is not as it seems in this palace of marble and stone. She resolves to uncover whatever secrets lurk and, despite her love, be ready to take Khalid's life as retribution for the many lives he's stolen. Can their love survive this world of stories and secrets?