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January 2026

Recent Releases
Gilded in Vengeance by Lyssa Mia Smith
Gilded in Vengeance
by Lyssa Mia Smith

Revenge meets the Gilded Age in this thrilling YA fantasy set among the glittering magical elite of late-1800s New York society, from Revelle author Lyssa Mia Smith.Two girls attended a magical ball, but one was never seen again.At least that's what those who betrayed her believed.Two years after being framed for fraud by the Society of the Charmed, an exclusive club of New York's wealthiest--and most magical--citizens, Emmy Vallillo wastes away in prison, utterly alone.Until her cell door bursts open, revealing Jack Fontaine, one of the Society's favorite sons, now imprisoned for a crime he swears he didn't commit. They make a deal: He'll help Emmy escape if she helps destroy those who've wronged them.Together, the two break free and, using Emmy's magic to transform their appearances, they soon become the Society's new darlings.Now their enemies want to dine with them. Attend lavish balls with them. Marry them. But ruining lives requires Emmy to trust Jack with hers, despite his dark secrets--and the infuriating attraction between them.When another betrayal brings their enemies to their doorstep, Emmy must choose: finish exacting revenge, or give up the money, the magic, and her safety in this cutthroat world for the most treacherous thing of all--love.
The L.O.V.E. Club by Lio Min
The L.O.V.E. Club
by Lio Min

"Three estranged high schoolers are pulled into a video game to pursue the disappearance of their friend"
Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron
Make Me a Monster
by Kalynn Bayron

Meka is more comfortable around death than most people, considering she grew up in her family’s funeral home. But a sudden tragedy, and the mysterious occurrences afterward, have her questioning everything about her family and their business. This chilling tale is a contemporary riff on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
 
Balancing ACT by Paula Chase
Balancing ACT
by Paula Chase

Chyna, a gymnast balancing her mother's illness and a competitive team, and Jamaal, a basketball player determined to honor his late brother, navigate the pressures of pursuing their dreams at a new, prestigious sports charter school.
I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm by Mariama J. Lockington
I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
by Mariama J. Lockington

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER When snow falls, sparks fly in this irresistible queer romance from Schneider Family Book Award and Stonewall Honor winner Mariama J. Lockington--for fans of She Gets the Girl and Jennifer Dugan.
New Year, New (Web)Series
Cursed Princess Club, Vol. 1: A Webtoon Unscrolled Graphic Novel by Lambcat
Cursed Princess Club, Vol. 1: A Webtoon Unscrolled Graphic Novel
by Lambcat

Just because you're cursed doesn't mean you're not special ... Gwendolyn, the youngest of the King's three daughters, is living proof that princesses don't always have it all. She isn't like a typical fairy-tale princess, or other princesses in the Pastel Kingdom. Gwendolyn, with her big heart and love of baking, isn't particularly attractive. Unlike her sisters who have woodland creatures do their hair and makeup, or have flowers blossom wherever they sleep, Gwendolyn is a bit ... different. So when her father proposes marriage for her and her sisters to make an alliance with the Plaid Kingdom, it breaks Gwendolyn's heart to hear that Prince Fredrick thinks she's 'really ugly.' Overwhelmed and ashamed, she runs away into the forest and encounters the twisted world of the Cursed Princess Club, where her life will never be the same--]cProvided by publisher.
Daybreak, Vol. 1: A Webtoon Unscrolled Graphic Novel by Moosopp
Daybreak, Vol. 1: A Webtoon Unscrolled Graphic Novel
by Moosopp

They're crushing, there's chemistry, and they're totally clueless. Marcus has a crush, and Cog is completely unprepared for the hijinks that follow. Hopefully in their efforts to grow closer, they can brighten each other's day. It's senior year and Marcus and Cog, two students from different friend groups, just started hanging out. Between Marcus making lunch for Cog, Cog walking Marcus home, and accidental paper-eating incidents, they start to see one another in a new light. Marcus is a wholesome sweetheart and Cog is easily overwhelmed, so who knows how long it will take for either of them to confess their crush. But as long as Marcus and Cog get to spend time together, they don't mind taking their time--
See You in My 19th Life, Vol. 1 by Lee Hye
See You in My 19th Life, Vol. 1
by Lee Hye

 After living through and remembering seventeen previous lives, twelve-year-old Juwon Yun's heart can't be moved by anyone...except a strong, lovable boy named Seoha Mun. Just before she can let him in on her secret, however, their time together is abruptly cut short--until she reincarnates less than a year later. Now, as Jieum Ban, she's determined to make her way back to Seoha's side...but he's haunted by the memory of Juwon dying in his arms, so romance is the last thing on his mind! Will Jieum be able to overcome her own past self and find happiness in her nineteenth life?
Tower of God, Vol. 1: A Webtoon Unscrolled Graphic Novel by Siu
Tower of God, Vol. 1: A Webtoon Unscrolled Graphic Novel
by Siu

Twenty-Fifth Bam must journey skyward in a mysterious tower if he has any chance of reuniting with his best friend Rachel, even if that means facing his own death. Bam tries to climb higher and higher up the Tower, despite the dangers at every turn, and makes both allies and enemies on his quest to find Rachel. But behind each ascension is a revelation about their friendship, revealing a much deeper, darker secret.--
Suitor Armor: Volume 1 by Purpah
Suitor Armor: Volume 1
by Purpah

While humans and fairies are at war beyond the castle walls, Lucia's life is dedicated to helping prepare Lady Kirsi for her upcoming wedding to King Reimund. Lucia's time at court takes a dazzling turn when she accompanies Lady Kirsi to a royal tournament that calls together all of the kingdom's brave knights for a competition of strength and wit. A magically animated suit of armor, brought to life by Norrix the court mage's complicated enchantment spell, enters the ring and challenges the winning knight. Lucia is immediately attracted to the armor's dark, mysterious charm and lovingly names him Modeus.
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