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Mieko Kawakami · 2021

Immortal Longings

Gong, Chloe · 2023

<b>A BRAND NEW FANTASY FROM THE #1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLING AUTHOR</b><b><i>The only way to win, is to survive.</i></b><b>'Each page is fierce and filled with yearning - I loved it'</b> ANDREA STEWARTEvery year, thousands flock to San-Er, the dangerously dense capital twin cities of the kingdom of Talin, where the palace hosts a set of deadly games. Those confident in their ability to jump between bodies can enter a fight to the death - for the chance to win unimaginable riches.Princess Calla Tuoleimi has been in hiding for five years, ever since she murdered her parents to free the people of Talin from her tyrannical family. Only one person stands in her way of finishing the job: her reclusive uncle King Kasa. However, she knows he always greets the victor of the games. If she wins, she will finally get the chance to kill him.Enter Anton Makusa, whose childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace. He's deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Which means his last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning.When Anton proposes an unexpected alliance with Calla, they quickly find their partnership spiraling into something all-consuming. But before the games close, Calla must decide what she's playing for - her lover or her kingdom. For no matter what, only one of them can walk out alive . . .<b>#1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Chloe Gong's adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare's <i>Antony and Cleopatra</i>, is a fiery collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.</b><b>*** READERS LOVE <i>IMMORTAL LONGINGS</i> ***</b>'OH MY GOD <b>I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!</b>' <b>Netgalley - 5 star review</b>'The world of San-Er is <b>possibly the most unique thing I've ever read</b> and if you love The Hunger Games you will most certainly love this' <b>Netgalley - 5 star review</b>'EXCUSE MEEE??? <b>WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL</b>???' <b>Netgalley - 5 star review</b>'<b>5. big. shiny. stars.</b> good f******g god dude she has done it AGAIN. NO MISSES. <b>BANGER AFTER BANGER</b> . . . AND <b>I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL</b>. thank you very much' <b>Netgalley - 5 star review</b> 'The Hunger Games x 90s Asian Noir x Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. <b>RUN DON'T WALK to pre-order this bad boy</b>, trust me you need it in your life' <b>Netgalley - 5 star review</b>

Animal Farm

George Orwell · 1996

Poppy War trilogy

R.F Kuang · 2018

As new, binding tight, corners and covers uncreased and stiff, pages fresh and clean, an excellent copy.

Nana

Ai Yazawa · 2005

Neighborhood Story, Vol. 1-6

Ai Yazawa · 2023

Mikako aims to take the world of fashion by storm but stumbles when love comes into season in this coming-of-age tale from the creator of Nana!<br/><br/>Welcome to Happy Berry! No, this isn’t a fruit stand, but the label dreamed up by aspiring fashion designer Mikako Koda. In her quest to make a name for herself in the fashion world, Mikako enters Yazawa Arts Academy, a prestigious art school, alongside her strictly platonic childhood friend Tsutomu. But there’s one problem—Tsutomu’s uncanny resemblance to a rock star skyrockets him to popularity and leads him to date the prettiest girl in school. Now Mikako can’t help but wonder if what she feels is jealousy.<br/><br/>Peppy and creative teenager Mikako wants nothing more than to make it as a fashion designer. But when she enters art school alongside her lifelong friend Tsutomu, she finds herself distracted by his sudden popularity and subsequent love life. Despite her feelings, Mikako forms a club with Tsutomu and her friends to sell their creations at a local flea market. While the group is out scouting the flea market, however, discord arises between members in the group and what begins as an exciting day quickly turns sour.