The birth of Gyokuyou's son earns her the title of empress and rewrites court politics. Jinshi can also no longer continue his pretense as a eunuch at the rear palace. Although the Shi clan's demise restores peace, threats still loom-including an impending plague of insects. Maomao, as ever, finds herself caught up in new dangers. When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou's homeland, Maomao heads west. But something is lurking in the shadows of the glittering city, and the apothecary must uncover it or face certain peril... Light Novel, SC, 336pgs, B&W

A LOSER MIDBOSS IS THE HOTTEST NEW ADVENTURER! Kyouichirou has successfully rescued Haruka Aono from her scheduled demise, and together, they make their debut as adventurers, facing one unfair boss after another. With his knowledge of the game and her sword skills, a bright future finally seems within their grasp. But when James Szilard, the head of one of the five great clans, challenges them to a fight, Kyouichirou is seriously worried. Isn’t this guy one of the strongest characters in the whole game?! SC, 292pgs, B&W

With his Cthulhu Mythos, H. P. Lovecraft’s original and brilliant fusions of science fiction, supernatural horror and surreal fantasy often purposely crossed genres to mind boggling effect. Since then, many of his contemporaries and modern writers alike have continued to grow the lore. Now, we throw the doors wide open on that combinative approach to bring you truly amazing tales where strange Lovecraftian ideas have spilled into the worlds of characters you know and love, like Alice’s Wonderland, Tom Sawyer, Dracula, John Carter of Mars and more. Not mash-ups, but original stories in other literary landscapes. It doesn’t matter how unlikely a setting for the macabre or fantastic your favourite literary genre might seem in this dazzling collection, the realms between realities melt and coalesce, the familiar becomes the unthinkable, the predictable becomes the startling! An astounding, horrific, thought provoking and entertaining buffet of modern fantasy, by some of the best writers in the field, from grandmasters to up-and-comers. Prose Anthology, SC, 322pgs, 6″ x 9″, B&W

THE ADVENTURES OF YUNA AND FRIENDS Can't get enough of a certain bear and her companions? This book features all the bonus short stories and illustrations from volumes 10-16, collected in one place for the first time-plus the promotional story published online during the first season of the anime! As if that wasn't enough, you'll also find some brand-new, never-before-seen adventures within its pages, and a special manga short called "Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Kindergarten" from manga artist Sergei! Light Novel, SC, 5x7, 320pgs, B&W

The novels that inspired the hit Chinese live-action drama on Netflix! A powerful demon lord finds his life linked to a seemingly weak fairy in this epic fantasy romance. Years after his defeat, Dongfang Qingcang—the ancient and powerful Demon Lord—has been resurrected. Hell-bent on settling the score, he nabs the first scapegoat unfortunate enough to cross his path: the bubbly orchid fairy Xiao Lanhua. As if becoming the Demon Lord’s accomplice wasn’t shocking enough, Xiao Lanhua has her soul ripped from her body and loses her physical form to a lethal self-inflicted slap. Forced to share a vessel with the Demon Lord himself, Xiao Lanhua is horrified by her luck. What’s a fairy to do?! Still, for a former flower, Xiao Lanhua isn’t faring so bad; she now has the power of the Demon Lord at her disposal. Yet as the unlikely duo wrestle for control over their body, will they be able to find Xiao Lanhua a new vessel? Or will they be forever bound together? Novel, SC, 6x8, 336pgs, B&W

Go behind the runway as style icon Nami stars in a life-changing fashion show, observe wise Robin as she helps to decipher an ancient tablet with Koala and Sabo, watch as solemn Princess Vivi receives a love letter from an unexpected admirer, and check out Ghost Princess Perona's battle over the last bottle of wine with Zolo and Mihawk! SC, 176pgs, B&W

DEMONIC DISAPPEARANCES Sold to a neighboring country by her former fiancé, Philia the saint has been hard at work protecting her new home-and the entire continent-from monster attacks. Just when it seems she might be in for some well-earned peace, however... magic-users across Parnacorta begin to disappear. A mysterious exorcist named Erza tells Philia that demons are behind the kidnapping-and that Philia is their real target! How will the too-perfect saint face this frightening new foe? Light Novel, SC, 280pgs, B&W

After punishing the false Twilight Cardinal who caused chaos in Estatt, Col decides to fully embrace the weighty title as he continues to prepare for the upcoming ecumenical council. Things are progressing smoothly right until he hears that Ilenia, a sheep spirit, has been thrown in jail. What’s more, her prison is in the mountain city that is home to one of the seven prince-electors and a stronghold ruled by the famed mercenary king to boot. While Myuri is eager to rush over and save Ilenia, things become complicated once they learn this is all connected to the kidnapping of the prince-elector’s personal astronomer...! SC, 6x9, 280pgs, B&W

Collects: Blood of Asaheim Stormcaller The Helwinter Gate short story Kraken

The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the animated Scumbag System series streaming in English! This comedic tale of a man reborn as a villain in a fantasy novel series who ends up romancing the male protagonist is now in English, for the very first time! Half-demon Luo Binghe rose from humble beginnings and a tortured past to become unrivaled in strength and beauty. With his harem of over three hundred wives, and dominion over both the human and demonic realms, he is truly the most powerful protagonist-in a trashy web novel series! At least, that's what Shen Yuan, online alias "Peerless Cucumber," believes as he finishes reading the final chapter in Proud Immortal Demon Way. But when a combination of rage and a poor meal choice leads to his death, Shen Yuan finds himself reborn into the world of the web novel, in the body of Shen Qingqiu-the beautiful but cruel teacher to a young Luo Binghe. Although as Shen Qingqiu, he now has incredible power and abilities as a cultivator, he's destined to be horrifically punished for crimes against the protagonist, so this new Shen Qingqiu has only one course of action: get into Luo Binghe's good graces before the young man's rise to power. That's the only way he'll escape the awful fate of a true scum villain! This fantasy (xianxia) comedy built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei) was the first series by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu to spur a global multimedia franchise, followed by her later blockbusters Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation and Heaven Official's Blessing. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and interior illustrations from Xiao Tong Kong (Velinxi) and feature a translation by Faelicy (faelicy) & Lily (lily_ocho). Novel, SC, 6x9, 400pgs, 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

Watch for the signs! What signs these shall be, I say unto you: first the earth will flow with the blood of Aen Seidhe, the Blood of Elves... For over a century, humans, dwarves, gnomes, and elves have lived together in relative peace. But times have changed, the uneasy peace is over, and now the races are fighting once again. The only good elf, it seems, is a dead elf. Geralt of Rivia, the cunning assassin known as The Witcher, has been waiting for the birth of a prophesied child. This child has the power to change the world - for good, or for evil. As the threat of war hangs over the land and the child is hunted for her extraordinary powers, it will become Geralt's responsibility to protect them all - and the Witcher never accepts defeat. Following The Last Wish, BLOOD OF ELVES is the new novel starring Geralt of Rivia, the inspiration for the critically-acclaimed videogame The Witcher. 416p