Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke: Volume 3

Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke: Volume 3
Author: Ichibu Saki
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2023-01-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718323662

A newfound harmony flourishes between the kingdoms of Noston and Paffuto, and beyond international relations, fresh opportunities for friendships and romance arise! As their relationship deepens, Vik wants to help Claire face her scheming half-sister, Charlotte, at the upcoming ball. Although there’s no save point before this boss encounter, Claire is now equipped with a mysterious arcane treasure that’s always been surprisingly close at hand and also has a party of friends to support her. They just might put a stop to Charlotte’s furor...but the younger Martino daughter is not afraid to resort to underhanded tricks!

Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke, Volume 3

Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke, Volume 3
Author: Saki Ichibu
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2022-10-28
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1427873674

Betrothed to Prince Asbert of the great kingdom of Noston, Claire is shocked when the engagement is suddenly annulled. More than that, the new consort to the throne is none other than her sister, Charlotte! As the daughter of the now disgraced duke and scorned as a villainess, Claire leaves everything she knows and sets out on a journey to find her true self. But wait, isn't that's the plot of the game "Upstart ♡ ETERNAL LOVE" on its hardest difficult setting...?

Yuri Espoir, Volume 3

Yuri Espoir, Volume 3
Author: Mai Naoi
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2022-09-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1427873119

After finding out she is to be forced into an marriage of convenience as soon as she graduates high school, Kokoro sees her life ending before her eyes at her father's wishes. And so in her final year of high school, she decides to indulge in her love of other women, and create an incredible sketchbook of lesbian romance to leave behind as her legacy. As she observes the young women of her town, she learns more about their desires, their struggles, and the unpredictable whims of love.

Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 3

Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 3
Author: Masaomi Ito
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2023-07-07
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 142787591X

Toshimitsu Yamamura lives together happily with his boyfriend of many years, Gonta Tsubakisaka, but in his everyday life Toshimitsu isn't really... "out." After his vehemently progressive employee had the idea to list their real estate business as LGBTQ+ friendly, Toshimitsu has been very anxious about accidentally outing himself, and he often channels his anxiety into baking incredible treats for his carb-conscious boyfriend. With the love of his boyfriend and his love of baking, maybe Toshimitsu will steadily become more comfortable being his authentic self!

Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke: Volume 2

Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke: Volume 2
Author: Ichibu Saki
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2022-11-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718323646

Rebuilding from the ground up is old hat to Claire Martino after falling out of societal favor in her homeland and arising from the ashes as a hero in a neighboring kingdom. Therefore, when tragedy strikes due to her half-sister’s malicious scheming, Claire doesn’t think twice about going back in time to set things right. However, two can play at that game... Against old and new enemies alike, Claire is in for more trouble than ever before. Fortunately, with her quick wits, unshakable resolve, and trusty team of allies, she remains determined to unlock the good ending. With the power of the Paffuto Kingdom at her back, can she beat Charlotte at her own game? And while Charlotte pursues her own love interest, can Claire reignite the spark she shared with Vik?

I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 3

I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 3
Author: Sou Inaida
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2022-08-12
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1427871817

Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending! Mystia Aren is desperate to prevent her predicted dead end from the Kyun-Love otome game, but all the game's potential love interests — and even the game's protagonist, Alice! — are making things incredibly difficult for her. Will Mystia be able to get Kyun-Love's main events back on track, or will all the otome game boys continue to fall in love with her?

Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke: Volume 1

Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke: Volume 1
Author: Ichibu Saki
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2022-09-12
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 171832362X

Claire Martino has a fairy-tale life anyone would envy, with a noble upbringing, a crown prince for a fiancé, and a promising future ahead of her as Noston’s most powerful mage. That is, until everything crashes down around her when all of the family magical talent goes to her half sister, Charlotte, instead. With her engagement broken and reputation tarnished, Claire flees the only life she’s ever known and sets off on an adventure to find the freedom she’s craved all along. It’s anything but easy, but fortunately for a girl with dignity, talent, and a whole lot of bravery, nothing is impossible...even turning out to be a video game character! Much to her surprise, Claire finds herself periodically teleported to modern-day Tokyo where Claire Martino is no more than a side character in the classic dating sim game Upstart: Eternal Love. Yet even that won’t stop Claire from saving the day so she can unlock the good ending of her own route.

I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss, Vol. 5 (light novel)

I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss, Vol. 5 (light novel)
Author: Sarasa Nagase
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2023-04-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1975334140

Everything that could possibly go wrong does when a man claiming to be the first demon king and Claude’s father appears without warning and promptly demands that he divorce Aileen. What’s worse is that Aileen’s alleged father-in-law, Luciel, is the one and only hero/final boss of the fourth installment of her favorite otome game series! The strange thing is that, even though the fourth game takes place several hundred years before the others, oddly similar events have begun occurring, so no one knows what could happen next!

Reset! The Imprisoned Princess Dreams of Another Chance!

Reset! The Imprisoned Princess Dreams of Another Chance!
Author: Kei Misawa
Publisher: Cross Infinite World
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2021-01-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1945341483

Can Magic Change Her Future? Days before her marriage to the king of the neighboring Sunruta Kingdom, Princess Annabel of Najir is abruptly betrayed by her fiancé and thrown into prison with her magic knight under suspicion of being a spy. After being held captive for months and informed her kingdom is no more, Annabel passes out in a burst of destructive magic, only to awaken as her twelve-year-old self, six years before her political marriage. Armed with knowledge of the dark future to come, she now has another chance to bring about a new fate. This is the story of Princess Annabel’s second chance at life, and her drive to stop the destruction of her kingdom.