August 2025 list by K. Pearson |
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Aurora Vol. 1
by Red
The shining city of Vash in the world of Aurora is protected by a great and powerful god of the same name, but even Vash’s incarnation cannot withstand the Collector, an immortal sorceress bent on unmaking the world. Vash’s city is destroyed and his soul abducted, leaving only ruins and the wounded, empty body of his incarnation. When newborn soul Kendal awakens in the body, he is driven to rescue the imprisoned Vash. Now Kendal must grapple with living as a mortal and defeating a force powerful enough to sunder the gods.
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The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Vol. 1
by Sakaku Hishikawa
Life hasn’t been kind to Zenos. He was born in the slums, and his dirt-poor background has denied him almost every opportunity. After an encounter with a healer, he throws himself into studying to become one and finally catches a break when an adventurer invites Zenos into his party. Zenos is thrilled—so thrilled, in fact, that he’s willing to put up with his teammates treating him like garbage. They fail to appreciate his talents and ultimately kick him to the curb, claiming he’s outlived his usefulness to them.
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Cat + Crazy
by Wataru Nadatani
Highschooler Kensuke Fuji meets a local cat whisperer and decides to learn the ways of cats!
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Clementine Book 3
by Tillie Walden
Clementine finally has it all--a safe place to live, a girlfriend, even a cat...but nothing lasts forever. And when Clementine suffers a loss unlike anything she's ever faced, a new mentor called The Gardener offers her a new family and a new way of living...but at what cost?
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Evil-ish
by Kennedy Tarrell
Hawthorne Vandercast has big plans: join the infamous Brigade of Shade, move into a glamorous castle, and leave their mundane life as a potion barista behind. But when they finally get the chance to join the Brigade, Hawthorne finds themselves overshadowed by Maple, a bubbly, bright, flowery girl who could not look further from evil. After an accident ends in death, Hawthorne is suddenly tasked with leading the Brigade. They soon begin to realize that maybe villainy isn't actually all it's cracked up to be.
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The Haunted Blizzard
by Aviaq Johnston
A teenage girl walks home in a burgeoning blizzard, happy to have an unexpected snow day. Ignoring an Elder’s warning about the terror the blizzard holds, she finds herself alone in her home with an unseen presence stalking and tormenting her. What does it want? And will she survive?
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Hollow: The Woman in White
by Shannon Watters
In the months following their first adventure, Izzy and Vicky are officially a couple now, and so are Croc and Marjorie, leaving Croc’s bestie Leon feeling left out and abandoned. But that might not be their biggest problem when a centuries-old supernatural power reawakens!
The ghost made famous in Washington Irving’s story, The Woman in White, who has haunted Raven Rock since the night she froze to death there, may have found a way to break through to our side… It’s up to the crew to team up once again to save one of their own in a race against time!
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The Kiss Bet Vol. 2
by Ingrid Ochoa
It’s senior year and Sara Lin just turned eighteen. She’s got great friends, a cool dad (or so he thinks), and a whole lot ahead of her. The last thing she needs to worry about is her first kiss. But that’s all about to change because her good pal Patrick just challenged her to a bet that will either lead to love, heartbreak, or embarrassment . . . or maybe all three. Along the way, as Sara explores her relationship options with three different boys, she discovers life isn't a fairytale and romance is inherently complex. It's messy and complicated, but boy, it sure can be fun.
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Konosuba Vol. 1: Even More Explosions on This Wonderful World!
by Kasumi Morino
Seeking thieves―only those with determination and the willingness to do crime in the name of justice need apply.”Megumin’s adventures continue! She’s been living a peaceful life in Axel since forming a party with Kazuma and the others, but one night, she witnesses the wonderful work of a certain thief gang. Entranced by their coolness, she (without consulting them) decides to help them out…by starting her very own thief gang?! She’ll need to gather an elite force if she’s going to punish any corrupt nobles, but all the adventurers in Axel already know just how weird Megumin can be…
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Masks
by Margaret Rae
Poe was only a little monster when the hunters came for her parents. If it weren’t for one of the hunters taking pity on her, she knows she’d have met the same fate, too.
Ten years later, Poe lives with her two “siblings”—more monster kids in hiding—Rice and Shelley. Under her protective eye, Poe makes sure that the siblings have everything they need, but Rice and Shelley want more out of life than running away. So when their most recent home is slated to be demolished by a real estate group, the monster kids venture out to find their place, and end up getting whisked away to a Halloween party that changes their lives.
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One Punch Man Vol. 31: Supreme Purgatorial Explosive Heat Wave-Motion Gun
by ONE
Monster Association big shots are taking out S-class heroes one after another... That is, until the strongest man alive, King, rises to confront this crisis. Though the monsters are seething with malice, King appears cool and composed. But can his cool act defuse the dire situation?!
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Psylocke Vol. 1: Guardian
by Alyssa Wong
rained to be an assassin since birth, Kwannon chose to be an X-Man. But there are still some jobs too dirty for the X-Men. And some paths must be walked alone. When the mission is brutal, Psylocke unsheathes her blades to punish those who prey on mutants, carving out her own place in a world that would rather see her under control! But with blood on her hands - and her membership in the X-Men revoked - Psylocke's new life is already crumbling. Can she still be the hero the world needs her to be?
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Star Wars: Ewoks
by Steve Orlando
A team of Imperial-led bounty hunters and scavengers arrives on the forest moon of Endor searching for a secret cache of deadly weaponry! But are they prepared to face off against the battle-ready Ewoks who took down so many of their ranks? Plus: Who is the mysterious new warrior Ewok returning to Bright Tree Village, and what is their connection to Wicket W. Warrick?
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The Stoneshore Register
by G. Willow Wilson
When refugee and aspiring journalist Fadumo arrives to work at the Stoneshore Register, she is entering a far stranger place than she realizes. At first, the colossal stone giant overlooking the rundown, seemingly ordinary Pacific Northwest fishing town seems like the only remarkable element. But he is not the only strange surprise: changelings, selkies, cursed ships-- the bizarre has a home in Stoneshore, yet no one gives it a second thought.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Nation Vol. 1
by Tom Waltz
In the prelude story “Monster Island,” Old Hob has established a settlement on Mutant Island, but Colonel Wesley Knight is still suspicious and has been monitoring him. Wanting a closer look, Knight finds the bodies of several mutants strung up in spiderwebs on the island!
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The Theory of K.O. Vol. 1
by Mathieu Reynès
In a dystopian world ruled by pharmaceutical companies, an orphan named Beck sets off to find her missing mentor following the only lead she has: unlicensed cage fights!
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Trapped by His Love Vol. 3: The Duke's Unexpected Bride
by Kotoko
The gentle-hearted daughter of an impoverished noble family, Alice Coleman never thought that her impetuous proposal to Arthur Grindelbard, the high-ranking son of a duke, would bring so much happiness into her life. Yet Alice soon learns that being engaged to a duke’s son isn’t without its dangers.
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The Unwanted Bride Loves the Crown Prince With All Her Heart Vol. 1
by Maya Koike
When her country of Lidea loses the war, Princess Tinalia must wed the enemy prince, Keith. The arrangement isn't as dire as it sounds, though: after all, Tinalia has been in love with Keith for years! Unfortunately for her, Keith doesn't remember they already know each other. The circumstances of their first meeting were unfortunate, as their countries were at war, and Lidea committed too many atrocities against his people to forgive. Thus, Tinalia finds herself the hated bride of the crown prince, treated coldly and scornfully by everyone around her... even though she continues to love him with all her heart.
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West Coast Avengers Vol. 1: The Gospel of Ultron
by Gerry Duggan
Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers — one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron — who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow…for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past?
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Wolfsbane
by Ryan Cady
Following in her father's legacy, Quinn's entire life has been devoted to slaying werewolves. But when a young victim falls into her care, and her stash of inherited silver bullets begin to run low... the horror of the monsters grow stronger.
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