"'NOW THEN, LET'S BEGIN A REAL MERITOCRACY.'
From their humble beginnings as Class 1-D, Horikita and her classmates are ready to begin their third year as Class 3-A! But there's no time for celebrating--the battle is far from over. With only one year left until graduation, even the smallest failure can pull them off track. Not only will they have to fight harder than ever, they'll have to do it without their most influential student: Ayanokouji Kiyotaka.
Amid the chaos of losing Ayanokouji to Class C, Horikita's class finds themselves faced with one cruel truth: if they can't defeat Ayanokouji, they don't stand a chance to graduate from Class A. Do they have what it takes to remain on top, or are they doomed to fail?
Class is in session for the highly anticipated Year 3 of the hit light novel series that inspired an anime and manga!"
"CONSPIRACY & CONQUEST ON THE WESTERN CONTINENT
When a catastrophe at Mogor's imperial palace threatens the citizens' lives, Cale miraculously swoops in to save them. Little do they know that this display of heroism slots perfectly into his plans. The next leg of his journey takes him north, where he braves a killer storm to converse with the nigh omniscient World Tree--but the tree's insights come at a cost. With the northern armies gearing up to march on the continent, Cale is eager to cash in on his exploits and alliances. The long-awaited war has finally arrived, and Cale's fate hangs in the balance!"
"Sixteen-year-old Rocky’s future as the crime boss of Seoul’s Three Star Pa gang seems fated—until he discovers that his violent father has lied about everything.
Rocky’s the most loyal 16-year-old you’ll ever meet: loyal to the Three Star Pa gang, which his father runs in Seoul, Korea; loyal to his best friends, who accompany him everywhere he goes; loyal to his ever-escalating public bullying of Ha-na, a girl at school; and, finally, loyal to the memory of his mother, even though there are some things about her that he tries to forget. He loves his friends, his city, and the power he wields. But when he catches his father in a lie, the truth is exposed, and his life begins to unravel—and Rocky has no idea where his future is going to lead.
'Patel's language is beautifully descriptive and filled with introspection, and she includes detailed, vivid accounts of the city's landscape and food. This is a heartrending tale about the trauma and pain people carry and impose onto others. Readers who follow Rocky's inner dialogue and forays through memory will be rewarded with an evocative read.'—School Library Journal"
"EVEN THE MIGHTY CAN FALL
The End-of-the-Year Special exam ended with a huge shock, but that was only the beginning. When one of the top students suddenly withdraws from the school, it throws the balance of power between the classes into disarray, giving both hope and despair to the students who are striving to graduate from Class A. Amid the chaos, Ayanokouji decides to make some changes of his own, but an unexpected appearance by his father puts him on edge. Just what is that man scheming--and how will it affect Ayanokouji's future?"
"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."
"NEW FACES, NEW POSSIBILITIES
Cale Henituse is a man more eager to top off his wine than topple his foes, but adventure always seems to find him! This time, he befriends a kind yet sheltered necromancer, an ancient gold dragon, and twin saints on the run. But the stakes rise when the fierce Tiger Tribe arrives from the far east, seeking both refuge and revenge. Their shared enemy wields a powerful fleet, offering Cale a golden opportunity to turn the tide in his favor. With land, sea, and sky at play, Cale must craft a brilliant strategy to outmaneuver his foes--and maybe even come out ahead for once!"
"TIME TO STRIKE!
The 'Social Group' training camp has been announced, and this year it's going to focus on social interaction between grades and hands-on educational activities with no expulsion penalties or effect on class points at all. Pretty cool, huh? Well, not really, because behind the scenes of this relaxed atmosphere, Horikita is planning a grudge match against Amasawa--and she's not the only one cooking up some trouble! With the end of the school year quickly approaching, every class is making their move to come out on top!"
"Some betrayals cut deeper than blades.
The Blades were never supposed to survive this long. But after the battle in Quu Harbor, escaping is no longer enough. The most dangerous liars in the four realms have one last mission—return to Yusan and finish what they started.
But now a usurper sits on the serpent throne. And he may be more dangerous than the god-king.
With three relics of the Dragon Lord in their possession, the Blades will face the might of the four realms. Enemies will become allies. Allies will become traitors. And the ones they love most? They’ll be the ones to break them.
Grief will carve the Blades into something ruthless and unrecognizable. But only by losing everything can they win this game of kings and crowns."
"COME OUT ON TOP, OR SINK TO THE BOTTOM
Winter vacation is over, and there's no time to lose. The third semester kicks off with the announcement of the 'Survival Elimination Special Exam,' a battle between the four classes! They will face off against each other in various subjects to see who reigns supreme. But this isn't any ordinary exam: fail to snatch first place, and your class's points will be slashed! With the stakes this high, nobody can afford to hold back!"
"DESTINATION: HOKKAIDO
It's school trip time! With a promise of no special exams, students assume it'll be a normal school outing. However, they find themselves split into groups that include students from all four classes, not just their own. With Ryuuen in Ayanokouji's group, is there any chance this trip will go smoothly? Meanwhile, something happens that may significantly change the relationship between some students..."
"A TALE OF TWO CAFeS
It's time for the school's first-ever Cultural Festival! Some refuse to participate, but the rest of Ayanokouji's class secretly works to build the maid cafe of their dreams. Ryuuen realizes what they're up to and declares war, forcing a head-to-head battle to see which cafe is more profitable. But as this goes on...what business does Ayanokouji have with Kanzaki and President Nagumo?"
"THE KING OF YUSAN MAY BE THE GREATEST LIAR OF THEM ALL.
His sister’s ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even
manipulating the five blades to steal it …
Bonded by deceit, the blades must rely on their skills to pull off King Joon’s pursuit
or risk his legendary wrath.
A foreign rule of law stands between them and Quilimar, the Queen of Khitan.
Now they have one month to steal the powerful Golden Ring of the Dragon Lord.
But that impossible task might be easier than trusting one another, even though
their lives, their families, and the realms depend on it.
They can all agree on one thing: the king can’t win. But can they beat him at his
own game?
Because for the blades, this time it’s not just personal, it’s revenge. Lies may have
torn them apart, but now vengeance will bring them together.
Narrated by Jaine Ye, Greg Chun, Sophie Oda, Donald Chang, Roger Yeh, and Zion
Jang"
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