Yangchen's inexperience may prove to be her greatest asset... Plagued by the voices of Avatars before her for as long as she can remember, Yangchen has not yet earned the respect felt for Avatar Szeto, her predecessor. In an era where loyalty is bought rather than earned, she has little reason to trust her counsel. When Yangchen travels to Bin-Er in the Earth Kingdom on political business, a chance encounter with an informant named Kavik leads to a wary partnership. Bin-Er is a city ruled by corrupt shang merchants who have become resentful of the mercurial Earth King and his whims. To extract themselves from his influence, the shangs have one solution in mind: a mysterious weapon of mass destruction that would place power squarely in their hands. As Yangchen and Kavik seek to thwart the shangs' plan, their unlikely friendship deepens. But for Yangchen to chart her course as a singularly powerful Avatar, she must learn to rely on her own wisdom above all else. Novel, SC, 6x9, 336pgs, B&W

Though reluctant to face danger, Mukohda must prepare for dungeon diving by preparing enough meals to satisfy his voracious familiars, Fel, Sui, and a newly acquired pixie dragon. Dolan, the city that holds said dungeon, however, has a few challenges of its own! Whether it’s getting accosted by a worthless guildmaster or being extorted for booze by some gods, Mukohda’s got his work cut out for him. As he levels up and earns the respect of the Adventurer’s and Merchant’s guilds, Mukohda discovers that his unique Online Supermarket skill has unlocked a new power: the ability to buy cakes and ice cream directly through a mysterious Tenant! Though things are beginning to look up, it seems there’s a larger conspiracy at play pushing Mukohda to unlock even more Tenants... Light Novel, SC, 496pgs, B&W

RYUUSEN AND SAKAYANAGI’S FINAL SHOWDOWN As the second year draws to a close, the day of the final battle, the “End-of-Year Special Exam,” arrives. Three representatives from each class—a vanguard, a center, and a general—will face off in a single-elimination tournament. To make things more difficult, the contents of the exam will remain secret until the day of, leaving the students scrambling for an edge up on the competition. And when Ryuuen and Sakayanagi face off, it’s time to go hard or go home—because one of them will make it to their third year, and the other will be sent packing. Light Novel, SC, 456pgs, B&W

Future Warlord of the Sea and fierce ally of Luffy’s Straw Hat Crew, young Trafalgar Law says farewell to his savior Corazon and starts his career as a surgeon and buccaneer! Along the way he meets an eccentric inventor named Wolf, Bepo the talking polar bear, and the mischievous orphans Shachi and Penguin... Follow along as the Heart Pirates begin their adventures together in this exciting novelization of Law’s youth! SC, 240pgs, B&W

A SHOT IN THE DARK Basketball, homework, goofing off, making out… His budding relationship with Gu Fei is a bright spot for Jiang Cheng as he begins to settle into life away from the big city where he grew up. But it’s not all high school sports tournaments and kissing in the back of the movie theater. Gu Fei is determined to keep Jiang Cheng away from the town’s dangerous underbelly, but Monkey, the leader of a local street gang, is holding a grudge…and the only way for Gu Fei to put it to rest is to face off against Monkey in a deadly contest that could leave him injured or worse. Meanwhile, when his father falls ill, Jiang Cheng is forced to make a decision. Is his sense of duty toward the violent man who gave him away as a child worth compromising his newfound freedom? Novel, SC, 452pgs, B&W

A FRIENDLY FAMILY CONTEST After giving up on school, Type Twelve moves on to her next fixation—the internet! Her passion for online popularity quickly sparks a family-wide view count competition. But while this might sound like a fun diversion, there's more at stake than just self-esteem—whoever comes in last will have to grant one request from the winner. If he doesn't want anyone to upend his life, Sasaki will have to take this little game very seriously. Meanwhile, the neighbor makes her digital debut... as a VTuber! SC, 6x9, 280pgs, B&W

UNSEEN, A DESTINY UNVEILED Thrown into the mysterious kingdom of Kou, high schooler Youko Nakajima faces a world brimming with mythical beasts, political turmoil, and unrelenting trials. Yet, in this land where trust is scarce, an unexpected ally—a scholarly half-beast named Rakushun—refuses to abandon her. Together, they journey toward the kingdom of En and the powerful ruler who may hold answers to her purpose in these strange realms. As the shadows of her fate come into focus, will Youko confront her own fears and accept the throne she never wanted? The acclaimed novel series that inspired the hit anime returns with an all-new translation and captivating illustrations! Novel, SC, 6x8, 290pgs, B&W

The world’s only male knight fights for his honor—and his chastity—in this isekai gender-bending adventure! And don’t miss the manga, also available from Seven Seas. Reborn from modern Japan into a medieval fantasy realm where chastity norms between men and women are completely reversed, Faust is an anomaly—a rare male knight. Raised as a frontier lord, he clings to his old-world values, often putting him at odds with his new reality. From the queen’s barely-there attire to a buxom duchess whose “diplomacy” borders on harassment, navigating court life is a daily trial. But on the battlefield, Faust is a warrior without equal—his skill alone can turn the tide of war. Now assigned to mentor the fierce yet inexperienced Princess Valiele on her first campaign, Faust embarks on what should be a routine bandit suppression. But upon arriving in a remote village, they are met with an unforeseen tragedy—one that will test his skill, courage, and honor like never before. SC, 5x7, 376pgs, B&W

Valkyrie pilots are among the finest aviators in the Imperium, and few more so than Vagabond Squadron, the elite of the 901st Tactical Wing. Hard flying, hard fighting, and defiance in the face of all odds are trademarks of the Vagabond. But their latest deployment – against the overwhelming might of the ork invasion of Kanai Tertius – will test them like never before. The integration of a new, fledgling aviator, divisions among high command, and the rising threat of xenos air superiority mean the Vagabonds now face their most desperate mission yet, its full details known only to squadron leader Cassandra Elza. The fate of the planet-spanning campaign to hold the line on Kanai Tertius will be decided by the skill, daring and dedication of Vagabond Squadron. But this time, not all of them will be coming home.

For Bodgit, a humble grot aboard the infamous ork ship Da Jolly Smasha, the already perilous Freebooter life is about to take a deadly turn. Ordered to explore a recently emerged space hulk, Bodgit knows the odds of survival are slim – grots like him rarely return unscathed. But the horrors lurking within the ominous ship's dark, twisted corridors are just the beginning of his problems. Kaptin Bludhook, a fearsome tyrant with a vendetta, is determined to make the grot's existence unbearable. However, within Bodgit dwells the defiant spirit of Da Red Gobbo.Will Bodgit harness this newfound power to conquer the deadly depths of the space hulk and outwit Bludhook and his ruthless Flash Gitz? Or will he be tossed out of the airlock, lost forever in the void? One thing's for sure: this will be Da Red Gobbo's last stand...

Anthology of 12 short stories including three new stories: The Redoubt by John Sollitto, Resounding by Russell Zimmerman, and Worm of Valhalla by Tom R Pike.

When the elite fighter pilots of the Phantine XX arrive on the beleaguered world of Enothis, they know this is a desperate hour. The forces of Chaos are closing in and their final push could well wipe out all human life on the planet. Thousands of refugees flee the dark armies and the infamous Chaos fighter pilot Khrel Kas Obarkon is always hunting the skies for more prey… And so it falls to the brave men and women of the Phantine fighter corps. Can they hold up the Chaos advance until reinforcements arrive? In the high-speed white-knuckle terror of aerial combat, can they defeat an enemy possessed by daemons?

Former ace fighter pilot Bree Jagdea’s days of high-octane, white-knuckle dogfights are long behind her. Content with executing supply runs for the war effort, Jagdea considers herself retired. But when enemy forces start a relentless bombing campaign through the hive city of Vesperus, Jagdea is forced back into the Aeronautica – stationed with the infamous Circus 66 squadron, executing near-suicidal dead-drops and blistering interception runs through Vesperus’ lethal rat runs. Plunged back into a world where the smallest of errors means instant death, can Jagdea outfly the enemy aces, secure Interceptor City for the Imperium, and return to solid ground with her sanity intact?

anthology of 16 short stories from a wide variety of Black Library authors, telling tales of the Space Marines, Astra Militarum, and Mechanicum

Five hundred years ago, Oleris III was ravaged by a Chaos plague. Now it is a world of tombs and catacombs. It belongs to the dead. Colonel Graven and his 401st Krieg Regiment are charged with searching for a missing inquisitor in the bone-filled ossuary tunnels beneath the planet. But the dead are stirring, and down in the labyrinthine darkness, his kill team comes face to face with unspeakable horrors.As whispering spectres seed fear and suspicion, turning allies into foes, the colonel has ghosts of his own to battle. Haunted by a tragedy of his own making and unable to trust anyone, even the most resolute Death Korpsman might start to doubt himself. But on this world, it could be the death of him.

Preview The Archduke Conference has come to an end, but Ehrenfest’s archducal family is still reeling from the fresh troubles it brought. As if a surprising ceremony and the Sovereign temple’s schemes weren’t unusual enough, Rozemyne manages to deliver the killing blow with a truly unexpected announcement: “My current adoption is being nullified, and the king will take me as his daughter instead.” Chaos ensues, but what is done cannot be undone. Rozemyne has one year before she must depart for the Sovereignty—one year to tie up so many loose ends—but she needs not act alone. “Stay true to yourself, and continue to forge your own way,” her noble mother Elvira tells her, watching affectionately as her daughter prepares for the road ahead. There’s so much to be done in the newest volume of this biblio-fantasy! Those in Rozemyne’s service have an important choice to make, and their decisions will open doors for the future. Includes two short stories and four-panel manga by You Shiina. SC, 5x7, 362pgs, B&W

Preview Exhausted after dealing with the golem incident, Zenos decides to get some well-deserved rest and travels to a hot springs resort. His ability to actually rest, however, is greatly impaired when his collection of problem patients follow him there. Coincidentally, Umin, a healer affiliated with the Royal Institute of Healing, also happens to be staying at the exact same inn. When an accident befalls their hosts, Zenos once again demonstrates his “plain ol’ shadow healer” abilities, and in so doing yet again attracts the exact kind of attention he didn’t want. Now on the Institute’s radar, Zenos is faced with an unexpected request... SC, 204pgs, B&W

The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the animated series! This epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side is now in English, for the very first time! Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedication and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise, can also fall...and fall he does, cast from the Heavens again and again and banished to the mortal realm. Eight hundred years after his mortal life, Xie Lian has ascended to godhood for the third time. Now only a lowly scrap collector, he is dispatched to wander the earthly realm to take on tasks appointed by the heavens to pay back debts and maintain his divinity. Aided by old friends and foes alike, and graced with the company of a mysterious young man with whom he feels an instant connection, Xie Lian must confront the horrors of his past in order to dispel the curse of his present. This xianxia fantasy tale built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei) has spawned an ongoing multimedia franchise that's beloved across the world. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include covers from (tai3_3), and exclusive, all-new interior illustrations from ZeldaCW. Novel, SC, 6x9, 544pgs, B&W

The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft collects the author's novel, four novellas, and fifty-three short stories. Written between the years 1917 and 1935, this collection features Lovecraft's trademark fantastical creatures and supernatural thrills, as well as many horrific and cautionary science-fiction themes, that have influenced some of today's important writers and filmmakers, including Stephen King, Alan Moore, F. Paul Wilson, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman. Included in this volume are The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, "The Call of Cthulhu," "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath," "At the Mountains of Madness," "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," "The Color Out of Space," "The Dunwich Horror," and many more hair-raising tales. 1112p

Here is the first volume in George R. R. Martin's magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Clash of Kings and A Storm of Swords. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R. R. Martin's stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction. A GAME OF THRONES Long ago, in a time forgotten, a preternatural event threw the seasons out of balance. In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. The cold is returning, and in the frozen wastes to the north of Winterfell, sinister and supernatural forces are massing beyond the kingdom's protective Wall. At the center of the conflict lie the Starks of Winterfell, a family as harsh and unyielding as the land they were born to. Sweeping from a land of brutal cold to a distant summertime kingdom of epicurean plenty, here is a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens. Here an enigmatic band of warriors bear swords of no human metal; a tribe of fierce wildlings carry men off into madness; a cruel young dragon prince barters his sister to win back his throne; and a determined woman undertakes the most treacherous of journeys. Amid plots and counterplots, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, the fate of the Starks, their allies, and their enemies hangs perilously in the balance, as each endeavors to win that deadliest of conflicts: the game of thrones.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN... Loki Familia’s top three have finally summited the peak of Orario and reached Level 7. The news sweeps the Labyrinth City and the School District, a cause for joyous celebration. While many cheer for the three rising stars who carry the hope of mortals everywhere, Loki asks Finn, Riveria, and Gareth to reflect on where they started and how far they’ve come. The prum’s adventure. The high elf’s departure. The dwarf’s embarking. This is the story of how Loki Familia was born. Light Novel, SC, 200pgs, B&W

None of the soldiers on the front can remember the last time they had a decent chance to eat, drink, or sleep—and yet the battle rages on. Hoping for a victory that will do little more than delay defeat, Tanya and her mages rush to the battlefield. They howl and struggle, a faint glimmer in the dark of twilight as Zettour finally lives up to his name as an enemy of the world. Will his master plan truly be enough to save the Empire? Light Novel, SC, 320pgs, B&W

Race against the clock! Menou and her group finally acquire the Starhusk, all but securing their victory over Hakua, but they lose their means of escape in the process! With the fearsome Michele hot on their heels, will they be able to activate the Starhusk and gain a much-needed edge in battle before it’s too late? Time is of the essence, and deep within the last Human Error, Menou finds herself faced with a difficult choice... Light Novel, SC, 6x9, 280pgs, B&W

FINAL VOLUME POISON AND PERIL IN THE CAPITAL Cui Buqu and Feng Xiao have thwarted the corrupt officials embezzling grain in Guangqian County, but the Thirteen Floors of Yunhai and their elusive leader, Xiao Lü, remain at large. As Feng Xiao recovers from the battle, he finds his relationship with Cui Buqu on new footing—though Cui Buqu will be last to admit it. Yet on their way back to the capital, a strange new case leaves them both at a loss: The entire household of a villa has been brutally massacred, and there’s no sign of the murderer. The only traces they find point to an arcane poison—one that, if deployed in the Sui capital, could put the empire itself at risk. Yet time is running out for Cui Buqu, whose precarious health continues to deteriorate. To get to the bottom of this final case, he must put his very life on the line in the investigative duo’s greatest trial yet. This final volume includes a 2-page foldout illustration bound into the book and a chibi illustration on the inside back cover, both by special guest artists! Novel, SC, 416pgs, B&W