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Light Novels that are in Kobo+ in November 2025
Basically any light novel or k-webnovel that is available in Kobo+ either as an e-book or audiobook. I have not read all of these, but if you have Kobo+ it is a way to check out some of these.
BEING A HERO ISN'T A WALK ON MARS!
Alexander S. Ryker dreams of becoming a hero, but dreams are hard to achieve when you’ve caused several million credits worth of property damage. Being expelled from the Mars Police Academy isn’t helping his case. ...
A Most Unlikely Hero, Volume 1 (Light Novel) ebook by Brandon Varnell - Rakuten Kobo
A forced marriage. A wicked romance. A new life.
Cecile had been resigned to her fate. She'd long since accepted that she would one day be forced into a political marriage with some rich old noble. She was the illegitimate child of King Navitan and ...
A Villainess for the Tyrant Vol. 1 ebook by Yoo Iran - Rakuten Kobo
“We demanded reparations, not a bride.”
Pressed into marrying a general of the enemy nation, she would find only her future husband’s rejection and a cold reception in her new homeland…
As the daughter of a powerful marquess in a small, prosperous ...
A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy Vol.1 ebook by Syuu - Rakuten Kobo
A Twist of Fate
Iris Armelia, the daughter of a powerful duke, is arrested and forced to her knees in front of her fiance. Her betrothed, Prince Edward, is rejecting her for another woman! As Iris's life flashes before her eyes, she suddenly realize...
Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Reia - Rakuten Kobo
What A Girl Wants
Adachi is skipping class when she first meets fellow truant Shimamura in the gym loft, and just like that, a friendship is born. Except now Adachi's having dreams about kissing her, and she doesn't know what that means, but she's p...
Adachi and Shimamura (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Hitoma Iruma - Rakuten Kobo
When Light is kicked out of the Concord of the Tribes, his former comrades instantly turn on him. Light escapes this diabolical act of betrayal by the skin of his teeth...only to find himself in the deepest part of the Abyss, the most dangerous dunge...
Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Trusted Companions Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to the Gift of an Unlimited Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge on My Former Party Members and the World: Volume 1 (Light Novel) ebook by Meikyou Shisui - Rakuten Kobo
HE'LL DEVOUR YOUR SOUL
Fate Graphite is one of the forsaken. Cursed with the skill "Gluttony," he is ever starving, never sated...until the day he kills a dying thief and devours the man's strength--and his soul. The true hunger of Fate's Gluttony h...
Berserk of Gluttony (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Isshiki Ichika - Rakuten Kobo
The cutthroat school drama light novels that inspired an anime!
Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom--if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks...
Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Syougo Kinugasa - Rakuten Kobo
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
As Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School, they're greeted by a fresh gauntlet of exams and a fresh batch of rather unique first-year students. They'll have to get to know ea...
Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Syougo Kinugasa - Rakuten Kobo
Reborn to Be Bad
Claudia, daughter of a duke, is tricked by her wicked half-sister and sold off to a brothel. Unwilling to accept defeat, Claudia uses the tools at her disposal and becomes one of the most successful sex workers in her new home. That...
Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The audiobook by Bakufu Narayama - Rakuten Kobo
A Deadly Mistake
When Kanbara Kanata is whisked away from his mundane life to a world of adventure, he inadvertently offends the all-powerful being who brought him there. As punishment, he is sent to the bottom of the most dangerous dungeon without ...
Disciple of the Lich: Or How I Was Cursed by the Gods and Dropped Into the Abyss! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Necoco - Rakuten Kobo
An orphaned child. A second chance. A desperate wish.
Laila Estevan opened her eyes one day to discover she had become a character in her favorite novel, For a Happy Ending. As an orphan long neglected, the prospect of having a family filled her wit...
Evading the Evil Duke's Love Vol. 1 (novel) ebook by Yoo Ran Sae - Rakuten Kobo
Vengeance Over Virtue
A woman reborn, Crown Princess Luxeria is derided as a doll, beautiful and docile. But that's merely the mask she wears. Powerful magic courses through her veins--magic that can corrupt hearts, erase memories, and pluck one's i...
Evil Queen's Beautiful Principles (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The audiobook by Reia - Rakuten Kobo
Delectable survival cooking from the down-on-her-luck elf!
Despite being born as a Fore Elf—one of the “beautiful creatures that inhabit the forest”—young Mell Risurisu suffers from poverty, a total lack of skills, and no magic powers whatsoever at ...
Expedition Cooking with the Enoch Royal Knights, Vol. 1 ebook by Mashimesa Emoto - Rakuten Kobo
EPIC FAIL
Abruptly catapulted into a fantasy world, Mimori Touka and his classmates have been summoned by the world's resident goddess to serve as heroes. Luckily, most of the students display amazing skills upon arrival--except for Mimori, whose ab...
Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Kaoru Shinozaki - Rakuten Kobo
A cursed twin. A miserable existence. A single opportunity.
Azriel was an unwanted child, forever living in the shadow of her twin brother. He was the only one who loved her, yet a tragic event ripped them apart, and Azriel wound up the slave of an ...
Fairytale for Wizards Vol. 1 (novel) ebook by Eun Soro - Rakuten Kobo
Raphine wakes in the slums, reborn as a beggar, with memories of a life before. She knows the story, knows the end. Her brother, Adrian, will die unless she stops it. The capital’s politics are dark, and Jerkan, the crown prince, is her key. She will...
For Older Brother, I Will Seduce the Male Lead Vol. 1 (novel) ebook by Yang Kwa Lam - Rakuten Kobo
Mystery in the Spirit Realm
Kaori lives in an otherworldly bookstore with her adoptive father. Together, they provide books to the strange denizens of the spirit realm. But Kaori's peaceful days come to an end when she rescues an injured boy from th...
Haunted Bookstore, The - Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Shinobumaru - Rakuten Kobo
When one girl is reincarnated into an otome game, she's ready to clean house--literally! The light novel that inspired the manga, also available from Seven Seas.
"I will become the world's most wonderful maid!" With her skirt fluttering in black and...
Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Atekichi - Rakuten Kobo
A diehard fan. A fictional world. A chance to change the story.
In her previous life, Amelia was obsessed with The Lightless Mirror and its crew of characters. Her favorite was Miltiades—the villain of the story and nemesis of the hero and heroine. ...
I Adopted a Villainous Dad Vol. 1 (novel) ebook by Yunsul - Rakuten Kobo
Cats are better than harems!
I've been reincarnated into the world of an otome game, and… What? My mom, too? Even my dad, and my older brother?
Meet Amy, the daughter of the Earl of Northland. Her entire family has been reincarnated as the aristocr...
I'd Rather Have a Cat than a Harem! Reincarnated into the World of an Otome Game as a Cat-loving Villainess Vol.1 audiobook by Kosuzu Kobato - Rakuten Kobo
Dear Archnemesis... Won't You Be Mine?
Ordinary office worker Ohashi Rei wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite otome game, Revolution. To her delight, the first person to greet her is also her favorite character, Claire Francois--t...
I'm in Love with the Villainess (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Inori - Rakuten Kobo
TURN TO THE DARK SIDE (MAYBE)
In his last life, Liam lived as a moral, responsible person...but died deep in debt and betrayed by his wife. Reborn into the ruling family of a vast interstellar empire, Liam knows that life is divided between the down...
I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Yomu Mishima - Rakuten Kobo
The Hero of Justice
Emma has just taken her first step as a knight. Emma's new job? Commander of a squad of useless layabouts. Just as her efforts start to change minds, a pirate base is discovered on Alias. What will happen when an elite force is s...
I'm the Heroic Knight of an Intergalactic Empire! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Yomu Mishima - Rakuten Kobo
A broken promise. An unexpected offer. A new beginning.
Jun Karentia had always been an avid player of the game The Sacred War. When she suddenly found herself in the body of one of the game's characters, she made it her mission to help the protagon...
I'm Not the Final Boss' Lover Vol. 1 (novel) ebook by KEN - Rakuten Kobo
Stronger Than The Average Bear!
A dedicated gamer and antisocial shut-in downloads an update to her favorite fantasy RPG--only to find herself sucked into the game world for real. Reset to level one and equipped with only a cute bear onesie that gra...
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Kumanano - Rakuten Kobo
A desolate land. A determined duchess. A do-over.
In her first life, Amber Thales drew the short end of the stick. Her husband was stony and distant, her marriage was akin to a bed of thorny roses, and her mother-in-law delighted in tormenting her. ...
Leveling Up My Husband to the Max Vol. 1 (novel) ebook by Nuova - Rakuten Kobo
A fallen kingdom. A forced marriage. A switched bride.
When Duke Eli discovered that the woman sent to be his bride was a lowly maid instead of the noblewoman he was expecting, he was furious. Despite his reluctance, he agreed to the marriage to app...
Light and Shadow Vol. 1 (novel) ebook by Ryu Hyang - Rakuten Kobo
LONE WOLF
When sarcastic loner Haruka gets transported with his class to another world, he's not wild about adventuring, but he wouldn't mind having some cool powers. Unfortunately, he's last in line when the magic cheat skills get divvied up, so by...
Loner Life in Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Shoji Goji - Rakuten Kobo
The wildly popular Korean novels that inspired the hit webtoon!
Ever dreamt of waking up inside a novel? For Kim Roksu, this dream becomes reality when he finds himself in the shoes of Cale Henituse, the lazy, wine-loving son of a count--and punchin...
Lout of Count's Family (Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Yu Ryeo-Han - Rakuten Kobo
All Talk, All Action
Noel longs to be a Seeker like his heroic grandfather, slaying the beasts that emerge from Abysses and exploring far-off lands. Unfortunately, it turns out he's nothing but a measly Talker--a job with no combat skills whatsoever...
Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The audiobook by Jaki - Rakuten Kobo
DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!
Kicked out by his family and wandering the streets, an unemployed 34-year-old shut-in thinks he's hit rock-bottom--just as he's hit and killed by a speeding truck! Awakening to find himself reborn as an infant in a world...
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Rifujin na Magonote - Rakuten Kobo
Same Life, New Adventures Rudeus Greyrat has finally emerged victorious from the showdown at Biheiril Kingdom. With his hard-fought battle over, he can finally rest easy and put his adventuring days behind him. Yeah right! The epic fight may be done,...
Mushoku Tensei: Redundant Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Rifujin na Magonote - Rakuten Kobo
DEATH FROM THE SHADOWS Oda Akira is the kind of guy who people forget is even there. His unassuming nature pays off, though, when his entire class is swept away to a fantasy world, and he slips easily into his new role as a silent assassin. Between h...
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Matsuri Akai - Rakuten Kobo
BASED ON THE LEGENDARY ANIME, AN ALL-NEW EVANGELION SAGA TOLD IN AN ALTERNATE TIMELINE!
What if reluctant hero Ikari Shinji had saved the world? Now, at seventeen years old, he is the defacto leader of the EVA team. Under the leadership of Commander...
Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Ikuto Yamashita - Rakuten Kobo
What IS Real?
Yoshio is thirty years old, and his life is a mess. A shut-in living with his parents, he has no job, no relationship, and no prospects. When he receives a new sim computer game that boasts characters created with a new kind of A.I., h...
NPCs in this Village Sim Game Must Be Real! (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The audiobook by Hirukuma - Rakuten Kobo
BLAST OFF TO ADVENTURE!
When Satou Takahiro is swept away from his ordinary life into the world of his favorite video game, a universe of space battles, interstellar colonies, and danger in the vastness of outer space awaits. Soon, he's living as "H...
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Ryuto - Rakuten Kobo
Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow stronger, while the sword wants ...
Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 1 ebook by Yuu Tanaka - Rakuten Kobo
Sword Meets Girl
Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow stronger, whil...
Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Yuu Tanaka - Rakuten Kobo
Bloodied, but Unbroken...
Flum Apricot was never meant to be a hero. Despite zero stats across the board and a power she can't even use, she somehow finds herself included in a party of heroes. But Flum's life hits rock bottom when the party's renow...
ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by kiki - Rakuten Kobo
This is Not the Saint You're Looking For
Could workaholic office lady Sei be a legendary Saint? Not according to the crown prince of another world who summoned her and quickly declared a different girl was the real Saint! That suits Sei just fine--s...
Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The
A 25-year-old NEET programmer thought the vision that flashed before his eyes at the computer was just a daydream, but it turned out to be the gateway to another world! One of guns, magic, and medieval villages.
He soon learns that life in another w...
Shadow Lord: The Strongest Legendary Hero is a NEET ebook by Soichiro Yomenagi - Rakuten Kobo
From Beast to Beauty
Sakamori Kagami was one of the top players in the VRMMO Ark Earth Online as Danblf, a veteran summoner with the gravitas to match his elite status. When he falls asleep playing one day, he's transported to a world where the game...
She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Ryusen Hirotsugu - Rakuten Kobo
A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER!
A gamer falls asleep--only to wake up in the world of the game he was playing! Arc has the powerful skills and weapons of his character, but there's just one problem... he's stuck looking like that character, too. An adventure ...
Skeleton Knight in Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Ennki Hakari - Rakuten Kobo
Sometimes it’s animals, sometimes it’s humans, but, today too, the person coming to Olivia’s restaurant holds painful memories in their heart.
Olivia, who runs a soup restaurant outside of town on the edge of the forest, has a secret she can’t tell ...
Soup Forest: The Story of the Woman Who Speaks with Animals and the Former Mercenary Vol.1 ebook by Syuu - Rakuten Kobo
TIME TO GET CRAFTY!
Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allo...
Survival in Another World with My Mistress! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Ryuto - Rakuten Kobo
Blade of the Guardian
For generations, a shrine has stood in the mountain village of Kadono, and for each generation the shrine has had an Itsukihime--its shrine maiden--and the maiden has had her guardian. During the Edo period, a young man named J...
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Motoo Nakanishi - Rakuten Kobo
The Secret is Out!
Born into a long line of knights, Fia is determined to become a knight herself, just like all her siblings. But a brush with death awakens memories of her past life as a Saint--a woman who wields rare, powerful healing and protect...
Tale of the Secret Saint (Light Novel) Vol. 1, A audiobook by Touya - Rakuten Kobo
Are Sweets and Cats the Key to Peacefully Calling Off an Engagement?!
Seren, the eldest daughter of a duke, has grown up being teased for her plain looks, nicknamed “Princess Drab” in comparison to her younger sister, who is a real beauty. One day s...
The Drab Princess, the Black Cat, and the Satisfying Break-up Vol. 1 ebook by Rino Mayumi - Rakuten Kobo
A lady in pursuit. An underappreciated knight. Letters of love.
A modern-day woman took possession of the body of Aris Horissen, the only daughter of Marquis Ian Horissen. Upon taking note of her new identity, she knew she was in trouble; for nothin...
The Male Lead is Mine Vol. 1 (novel) ebook by Kkamang Kkamang - Rakuten Kobo
Usato, an ordinary high schooler, happens to run into two fellow students after school one rainy day. Suddenly, all three of them are engulfed in a magic circle and transported to a fantasy world. There' s just one tiny problem— Usato is simply dragg...
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 1 ebook by Reki Kugayama - Rakuten Kobo
Perfect is the Enemy of Good
Philia's family has produced saints for generations. It's no surprise that she's known as the greatest saint of all time--and set to marry the second prince, Julius. What no one expects is for Julius to call off the enga...
Too-Perfect Saint, The: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Fuyutsuki Koki - Rakuten Kobo
Eye of the Taiga!
Takasu Ryuuji might look like a thug, but he's actually a nice guy. Making friends when you've got an unintentionally scary face is tough--and don't even get him started on girlfriends. But with his secret crush in his class, the s...
Toradora! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Yuyuko Takemiya - Rakuten Kobo
Trapped in a world he never made!
Office worker Leon is reincarnated into a dating sim video game, where women reign supreme and only beautiful men have a seat at the table. But Leon has a secret weapon: he remembers everything from his past life, w...
Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Yomu Mishima - Rakuten Kobo
Marie's Route: Zero Percent?!
After being reborn in the world of an otome game as an insignificant background character, Leon tries his best to lead an uneventful life, but someone else who reincarnated there has a different idea. Marie may be insig...
Trapped in a Dating Sim: Otome Games Are Tough For Us, Too! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Yomu Mishima - Rakuten Kobo
I have to stop this engagement, no matter what it takes!
Fiona isn't one to live an everyday noble life. Instead, she finds more fulfillment in working hard. But when she overhears her father planning an arranged marriage for her to her childhood fr...
True Love Fades Away When the Contract Ends - One Star in the Night Sky (Light Novel) [Volume 1] audiobook by Kosuzu Kobato - Rakuten Kobo
The Little Tamer That Could
In Ivy's world, stars are everything. She's a Tamer, born to subdue monsters and animals, but she was also born starless! With her life in danger, Ivy flees into the forest where she befriends a weak little slime named So...
Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The audiobook by Honobonoru500 - Rakuten Kobo
A CHANCE TO START OVER…
At the end of his life, Eryk Veiger challenged his greatest enemy… and lost. Just when he thought death was going to claim him, he woke up in his old bedroom, in a city that had been destroyed decades ago, and found himself b...
WIEDERGEBURT: Legend of the Reincarnated Warrior: Volume 1 (Light Novel) ebook by Brandon Varnell - Rakuten Kobo
A Dangerous Duo. A Deadly Path Home.
Nothing in this world is more dangerous than a witch. The epitome of fear and terror, they can summon floods on a whim, conjure balls of fire out of the air, or even destroy entire countries overnight. Incur thei...
Witch and Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Chohokiteki Kaeru - Rakuten Kobo
AN INCOMPETENT ADVENTURER'S RACE TO BECOME THE STRONGEST DUNGEON DIVER BEGINS!
Years have passed since dungeons sprung up around the world. When adventurer Amane Rin awakens to a unique skill called "Dungeon Teleporting," the rules can't touch him a...
World's Fastest Level Up (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The audiobook by Nagato Yamata - Rakuten Kobo
Could her past life change the fate of the empire forever?
In the heart of the capital, Shea Grande operates Sangria, a thriving café that attracts patrons from all corners of the Empire. As the Viscountess of the flourishing Grande territory in the...
Are You Crazy? ebook by Snow - Rakuten Kobo
Charlize Lienta’s return to the capital with the young boy, Sasha, in tow is shrouded in mystery. Initially mistaken for her own child, Sasha’s true identity is known only to Charlize: he is the long-lost imperial prince.
With memories of a past life...
Beloved by the Male Lead’s Nephew ebook by Mochapanna - Rakuten Kobo
These might only be on plus when they are streaming on the J-novel app? On the hunt for clues regarding Felix’s curse, Lucille seeks out the Great Sage Elios in the capital, only to discover that he’s actually the sweet little boy who w...
Engaging with the Plot: A Former Cat’s Attempt to Save Her Now Temporary Fiancé Volume 2 ebook by Usagi Hoshimi - Rakuten Kobo
I’m The Villainess, So I’ll Just Beat Up My Problems!
After dying in a traffic accident, I wound up in an otome game world. What’s more, I swapped places with a girl named Alexandra. The so-called heroine had already bewitched Alexandra’s fiancé–the...
How I Swapped Places with the Villainess, Beat Up Her Fiancé, and Found True Love Vol.1 ebook by BlueBlue - Rakuten Kobo
Love Comes In Many Disguises!
Cesia, a mere servant, is attending the Royal Academy in place of the lazy, pampered daughter of the viscount she works for, all for a massive monetary reward upon her successful graduation that would allow her to live ...
By a Twist of Fate, I’m Attending the Royal Academy in Disguise Vol.1 ebook by Ringo - Rakuten Kobo
Why can’t my embarrassing past just disappear?!
“You’re always alone.” From the bottom of her heart, Yuffie Abisus desperately wants to be a saint for one reason only—so no one will ever say those aggravating words to her again. Fortunately for her,...
I Want to Be a Saint, But I Can Only Use Attack Magic! Volume 1 ebook by Fuyu Aoki - Rakuten Kobo
Student By Day, Adventurer By Night!
Here I am, reincarnated into the world of Love & Magic Academy, an otome game with RPG elements, and I’m one of the love interests: cool, bespectacled Arius. Wait. Which means…I’m going to get dragged into th...
Love & Magic Academy: Who Cares about the Heroine and Villainess? I Want to Be the Strongest in this Otome Game World Vol.1 ebook by Toyozo Okamura - Rakuten Kobo
What Awaits Her In Another World Is Delicious Food And A Relaxing Life Surrounded By Spirits!
Margaret’s life is cut short when she gets into a fatal accident at her workplace, except instead of the afterlife, she finds herself in another world! She...
Making Jam in the Woods: My Relaxing Life Starts in Another World Vol.1 ebook by Kosuzu Kobato - Rakuten Kobo
Everyone Knows Humans Get Transported to Other Worlds, But Now Dogs Do Too?!
Takumi is a wage slave who works overtime all the time. Only his little Maltese, Leo, can brighten his day. One day, however, he wakes up to find himself deep in an unknown...
Even Dogs Go to Other Worlds: Life in Another World with My Beloved Hound, Vol. 1 ebook by Ryuuou - Rakuten Kobo
Volume 2 but not 1 - Time with Shuell and Rietta has passed in an instant for Arwen, who has now graduated from the academy. She knows she should be happy but finds herself plagued by fears of abandonment by the family who saved her so many years ago...
More Than You Know ebook by Yemaro - Rakuten Kobo
Luke is missing.
Not so long ago, magic-loving country girl Noelle received her biggest promotion yet—lieutenant in the new Seventh Unit of the Royal Court Magicians’ Division—while her old school friend Luke became the unit’s captain. After a dramat...
My Magical Career at Court: Living the Dream After My Nightmare Boss Fired Me from the Mages' Guild! Volume 6 ebook by Shusui Hazuki - Rakuten Kobo
Changing Fate By Changing Loyalties!
On the night of the Star Festival, an event to celebrate the founding of the proud, illustrious Kingdom of Heilland, Queen Alicia was stabbed through the chest and killed by revolutionary soldiers storming the ca...
Revolutionary Reprise of the Blue Rose Princess Vol.1 ebook by Roku Kaname - Rakuten Kobo
The only way out of this marriage is to act crazy!
When she woke up in the body of the fictional villainess Scarlett Arman, a few things became abundantly clear: she was a minor character, destined to die like so many other antagonists in The Privat...
Ten Ways to Get Dumped by a Tyrant ebook by Seo Gwijo - Rakuten Kobo
“Well, what do you expect? You’re twenty-seven years old now.”
Saint Marialite can’t believe her ears when her fiancé, the crown prince, breaks off their engagement due to her age. She doesn’t let that get her down, though; considering the hardship ...
The Saint’s Belated Happiness ebook by Hari Garasumachi - Rakuten Kobo
Maomao, Jinshi, and the others finally return to the royal capital to discover that life went on while they were away: Lahan is still working his abacus, Maamei is still pondering the future of both the Ma clan and her little brother Basen, and Yao a...
The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 13 (Light Novel) ebook by Natsu Hyuuga - Rakuten Kobo
Elizabeth gradually finds herself feeling at home in the luxurious surroundings of the imperial palace. Her diaries detail tender exchanges of gifts, enchanting dances at opulent events, and a refreshing seaside retreat, all while her affection for L...
The Emperor Reverses Time Volume 2 ebook by Blooming Bouquet - Rakuten Kobo
A Fake Isekai, But A Real Saint?!
“Summon a saint from another world.” Thanks to their daydreaming king’s unreasonable demand, the members of the clergy, including Fiona, are at their wit’s end. The country has enjoyed a long stretch of peace in rec...
The Frugal Priestess Becomes a Saint ebook by Hanami Nishine - Rakuten Kobo
“Would you like to be the heroine in an otome game? The catch is…you must have a downfall so the villainess can gloat.”
One day, a white cat who calls himself the messenger of a god comes to scout Nina Scaglione for a certain role. The prince, whose...
The Hired Heroine Wants the Villainess to Gloat ebook by Hanami Nishine - Rakuten Kobo
When a reader is reincarnated into a hardcore, rated-R novel as Estella, the most precious child of the villainous Kartina family, she learns that the life of a cunning archer, deadly apothecary, and bomb maker isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After ...
The Obsessed Hero and the Villainous Family’s Daughter ebook by Ou Heung - Rakuten Kobo
Love At First Mushroom
As a result of the divine spirits’ protection, Agnes has an unusual and often embarrassing power: whenever she experiences strong emotions, she makes mushrooms sprout on people! One day, her royal fiancé, who claims to have dr...
The Dragon’s Soulmate is a Mushroom Princess! Vol.1 ebook by Hanami Nishine - Rakuten Kobo
Love At First Mushroom
As a result of the divine spirits’ protection, Agnes has an unusual and often embarrassing power: whenever she experiences strong emotions, she makes mushrooms sprout on people! One day, her royal fiancé, who claims to have dr...
The Dragon's Soulmate Is a Mushroom Princess! Vol. 1 audiobook by Hanami Nishine - Rakuten Kobo
2 & 3 bot not 1?! - “You may now kiss the bride.” As Livia and Croft’s contract marriage comes to a head, Prince Persilot’s dirty tricks complicate matters, forcing the Emperor to take Lilian as his second wife. However, not all is as it seems: w...
The Tyrant’s Etiquette Tutor Vol 2 ebook by Hyla - Rakuten Kobo
Get ready for the rip-roaring light novel that inspired a viral comic sensation!
Two years after transmigrating into the fantasy Boys’ Love novel Asterion of the Starry Blue Night, Rosalite—a minor character and the sister of the tragic male lead—le...
Touch My Brother and You Die ebook by Morpho - Rakuten Kobo
Her powers may only heal skin-deep…but she’s determined to mend every wound with all her heart!
Meet Sophie Olzon, the only daughter of a wealthy merchant family, cursed from birth with a mysterious skin condition. With her rough, bark-like appearan...
Welcome to Monstrous Miss Sophie’s Enchanted Salon of Healing Volume 1 ebook by Sachi Konzome - Rakuten Kobo
A Fresh Start!
After coming home one day after working herself ragged, Olivia finds her engagement called off by her fiancé. What’s more, her adoptive sister claims Olivia’s jewelry designs as her own while Olivia’s adoptive family chases her out of...
Welcome to Olivia’s Magic Jewelers Volume 1 ebook by Rinrin Yuki - Rakuten Kobo
Iris has awoken as the villainess in the world of her favorite otome game. But not just ANY otome game—one with nothing but bittersweet "Happy-Bad" Endings! If the heroine hooks up with one of her problematic love interests, the rest of the world is ...
As The Villainess, I Reject These Happy-Bad Endings! ebook by Iota AIUE - Rakuten Kobo
From The Guillotine To Dragon Consort!
Jill is sentenced to death by the crown prince, her fiancé. But just before she dies, she’s sent back in time six years to the party where their engagement had been decided. To avoid this route of ruin, Jill im...
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Vol.1 ebook by Sarasa Nagase - Rakuten Kobo
Recommended Light Novels in Kobo+
Light novels that I have read and enjoyed that are currently in Kobo+ (Nov 2025)
A Twist of Fate
Iris Armelia, the daughter of a powerful duke, is arrested and forced to her knees in front of her fiance. Her betrothed, Prince Edward, is rejecting her for another woman! As Iris's life flashes before her eyes, she suddenly realize...
Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Reia - Rakuten Kobo
Reborn to Be Bad
Claudia, daughter of a duke, is tricked by her wicked half-sister and sold off to a brothel. Unwilling to accept defeat, Claudia uses the tools at her disposal and becomes one of the most successful sex workers in her new home. That...
Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The audiobook by Bakufu Narayama - Rakuten Kobo
Mystery in the Spirit Realm
Kaori lives in an otherworldly bookstore with her adoptive father. Together, they provide books to the strange denizens of the spirit realm. But Kaori's peaceful days come to an end when she rescues an injured boy from th...
Haunted Bookstore, The - Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Shinobumaru - Rakuten Kobo
When one girl is reincarnated into an otome game, she's ready to clean house--literally! The light novel that inspired the manga, also available from Seven Seas.
"I will become the world's most wonderful maid!" With her skirt fluttering in black and...
Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Atekichi - Rakuten Kobo
Cats are better than harems!
I've been reincarnated into the world of an otome game, and… What? My mom, too? Even my dad, and my older brother?
Meet Amy, the daughter of the Earl of Northland. Her entire family has been reincarnated as the aristocr...
I'd Rather Have a Cat than a Harem! Reincarnated into the World of an Otome Game as a Cat-loving Villainess Vol.1 audiobook by Kosuzu Kobato - Rakuten Kobo
The wildly popular Korean novels that inspired the hit webtoon!
Ever dreamt of waking up inside a novel? For Kim Roksu, this dream becomes reality when he finds himself in the shoes of Cale Henituse, the lazy, wine-loving son of a count--and punchin...
Lout of Count's Family (Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Yu Ryeo-Han - Rakuten Kobo
This is Not the Saint You're Looking For
Could workaholic office lady Sei be a legendary Saint? Not according to the crown prince of another world who summoned her and quickly declared a different girl was the real Saint! That suits Sei just fine--s...
Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The
The Secret is Out!
Born into a long line of knights, Fia is determined to become a knight herself, just like all her siblings. But a brush with death awakens memories of her past life as a Saint--a woman who wields rare, powerful healing and protect...
Tale of the Secret Saint (Light Novel) Vol. 1, A audiobook by Touya - Rakuten Kobo
I have to stop this engagement, no matter what it takes!
Fiona isn't one to live an everyday noble life. Instead, she finds more fulfillment in working hard. But when she overhears her father planning an arranged marriage for her to her childhood fr...
True Love Fades Away When the Contract Ends - One Star in the Night Sky (Light Novel) [Volume 1] audiobook by Kosuzu Kobato - Rakuten Kobo
Delectable survival cooking from the down-on-her-luck elf!
Despite being born as a Fore Elf—one of the “beautiful creatures that inhabit the forest”—young Mell Risurisu suffers from poverty, a total lack of skills, and no magic powers whatsoever at ...
Expedition Cooking with the Enoch Royal Knights, Vol. 1 ebook by Mashimesa Emoto - Rakuten Kobo
As a student of the Royal Academy, Laviange has perfected the art of slacking off. Despite being a brilliant mage, she hides behind her reputation as an incompetent individual, spending her days sneaking cuddles from her beloved sacred beasts and avo...
Notorious No More: The Villainess Enjoys Feigning Incompetence Volume 2 ebook by Hanako Arashi - Rakuten Kobo
The long summer vacation has finally come to an end, and Ekaterina, her beloved brother, and their friends—Mikhail and Flora—are back in the capital for the second semester. After school kicks off and Ekaterina reunites with her classmates, her frien...
Goodbye, Overtime! This Reincarnated Villainess Is Living for Her New Big Brother Volume 6 ebook by Chidori Hama - Rakuten Kobo
When one girl is reincarnated into an otome game, she's ready to clean house--literally! The light novel that inspired the manga, also available from Seven Seas.
"I will become the world's most wonderful maid!" With her skirt fluttering in black and...
Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Atekichi - Rakuten Kobo
I’m The Villainess, So I’ll Just Beat Up My Problems!
After dying in a traffic accident, I wound up in an otome game world. What’s more, I swapped places with a girl named Alexandra. The so-called heroine had already bewitched Alexandra’s fiancé–the...
How I Swapped Places with the Villainess, Beat Up Her Fiancé, and Found True Love Vol.1 ebook by BlueBlue - Rakuten Kobo
Love Comes In Many Disguises!
Cesia, a mere servant, is attending the Royal Academy in place of the lazy, pampered daughter of the viscount she works for, all for a massive monetary reward upon her successful graduation that would allow her to live ...
By a Twist of Fate, I’m Attending the Royal Academy in Disguise Vol.1 ebook by Ringo - Rakuten Kobo
Why can’t my embarrassing past just disappear?!
“You’re always alone.” From the bottom of her heart, Yuffie Abisus desperately wants to be a saint for one reason only—so no one will ever say those aggravating words to her again. Fortunately for her,...
I Want to Be a Saint, But I Can Only Use Attack Magic! Volume 1 ebook by Fuyu Aoki - Rakuten Kobo
Cats Are Better Than Harems!
I’ve been reincarnated into the world of an otome game, and… What? My mom did, too? Even my dad and my older brother?
Meet Amy, the daughter of the Earl of Northland. Her entire family has been reincarnated as the arist...
I’d Rather Have a Cat than a Harem! Reincarnated into the World of an Otome Game as a Cat-loving Villainess Vol.1 ebook by Kosuzu Kobato - Rakuten Kobo
What Awaits Her In Another World Is Delicious Food And A Relaxing Life Surrounded By Spirits!
Margaret’s life is cut short when she gets into a fatal accident at her workplace, except instead of the afterlife, she finds herself in another world! She...
Making Jam in the Woods: My Relaxing Life Starts in Another World Vol.1 ebook by Kosuzu Kobato - Rakuten Kobo
Cats are better than harems!
I've been reincarnated into the world of an otome game, and… What? My mom, too? Even my dad, and my older brother?
Meet Amy, the daughter of the Earl of Northland. Her entire family has been reincarnated as the aristocr...
I'd Rather Have a Cat than a Harem! Reincarnated into the World of an Otome Game as a Cat-loving Villainess Vol.1 audiobook by Kosuzu Kobato - Rakuten Kobo
A broken promise. An unexpected offer. A new beginning.
Jun Karentia had always been an avid player of the game The Sacred War. When she suddenly found herself in the body of one of the game's characters, she made it her mission to help the protagon...
I'm Not the Final Boss' Lover Vol. 1 (novel) ebook by KEN - Rakuten Kobo
The wildly popular Korean novels that inspired the hit webtoon!
Ever dreamt of waking up inside a novel? For Kim Roksu, this dream becomes reality when he finds himself in the shoes of Cale Henituse, the lazy, wine-loving son of a count--and punchin...
Lout of Count's Family (Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Yu Ryeo-Han - Rakuten Kobo
I have to stop this engagement, no matter what it takes!
Fiona isn't one to live an everyday noble life. Instead, she finds more fulfillment in working hard. But when she overhears her father planning an arranged marriage for her to her childhood fr...
True Love Fades Away When the Contract Ends - One Star in the Night Sky (Light Novel) [Volume 1] audiobook by Kosuzu Kobato - Rakuten Kobo
Changing Fate By Changing Loyalties!
On the night of the Star Festival, an event to celebrate the founding of the proud, illustrious Kingdom of Heilland, Queen Alicia was stabbed through the chest and killed by revolutionary soldiers storming the ca...
Revolutionary Reprise of the Blue Rose Princess Vol.1 ebook by Roku Kaname - Rakuten Kobo
Sometimes it’s animals, sometimes it’s humans, but, today too, the person coming to Olivia’s restaurant holds painful memories in their heart.
Olivia, who runs a soup restaurant outside of town on the edge of the forest, has a secret she can’t tell ...
Soup Forest: The Story of the Woman Who Speaks with Animals and the Former Mercenary Vol.1 ebook by Syuu - Rakuten Kobo
The only way out of this marriage is to act crazy!
When she woke up in the body of the fictional villainess Scarlett Arman, a few things became abundantly clear: she was a minor character, destined to die like so many other antagonists in The Privat...
Ten Ways to Get Dumped by a Tyrant ebook by Seo Gwijo - Rakuten Kobo
A Twist of Fate
Iris Armelia, the daughter of a powerful duke, is arrested and forced to her knees in front of her fiance. Her betrothed, Prince Edward, is rejecting her for another woman! As Iris's life flashes before her eyes, she suddenly realize...
Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (Light Novel) Vol. 1 audiobook by Reia - Rakuten Kobo
Reborn to Be Bad
Claudia, daughter of a duke, is tricked by her wicked half-sister and sold off to a brothel. Unwilling to accept defeat, Claudia uses the tools at her disposal and becomes one of the most successful sex workers in her new home. That...
Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The audiobook by Bakufu Narayama - Rakuten Kobo
A Fake Isekai, But A Real Saint?!
“Summon a saint from another world.” Thanks to their daydreaming king’s unreasonable demand, the members of the clergy, including Fiona, are at their wit’s end. The country has enjoyed a long stretch of peace in rec...
The Frugal Priestess Becomes a Saint ebook by Hanami Nishine - Rakuten Kobo
“Would you like to be the heroine in an otome game? The catch is…you must have a downfall so the villainess can gloat.”
One day, a white cat who calls himself the messenger of a god comes to scout Nina Scaglione for a certain role. The prince, whose...
The Hired Heroine Wants the Villainess to Gloat ebook by Hanami Nishine - Rakuten Kobo
Love At First Mushroom
As a result of the divine spirits’ protection, Agnes has an unusual and often embarrassing power: whenever she experiences strong emotions, she makes mushrooms sprout on people! One day, her royal fiancé, who claims to have dr...
The Dragon’s Soulmate is a Mushroom Princess! Vol.1 ebook by Hanami Nishine - Rakuten Kobo
This is Not the Saint You're Looking For
Could workaholic office lady Sei be a legendary Saint? Not according to the crown prince of another world who summoned her and quickly declared a different girl was the real Saint! That suits Sei just fine--s...
Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent (Light Novel) Vol. 1, The audiobook by Yuka Tachibana - Rakuten Kobo
Vol 2 but not 1 is on + - “You may now kiss the bride.” As Livia and Croft’s contract marriage comes to a head, Prince Persilot’s dirty tricks complicate matters, forcing the Emperor to take Lilian as his second wife. However, not all is as it seems:...
The Tyrant’s Etiquette Tutor Vol 2 ebook by Hyla - Rakuten Kobo
Get ready for the rip-roaring light novel that inspired a viral comic sensation!
Two years after transmigrating into the fantasy Boys’ Love novel Asterion of the Starry Blue Night, Rosalite—a minor character and the sister of the tragic male lead—le...
Touch My Brother and You Die ebook by Morpho - Rakuten Kobo
Her powers may only heal skin-deep…but she’s determined to mend every wound with all her heart!
Meet Sophie Olzon, the only daughter of a wealthy merchant family, cursed from birth with a mysterious skin condition. With her rough, bark-like appearan...
Welcome to Monstrous Miss Sophie’s Enchanted Salon of Healing Volume 1 ebook by Sachi Konzome - Rakuten Kobo
A Fresh Start!
After coming home one day after working herself ragged, Olivia finds her engagement called off by her fiancé. What’s more, her adoptive sister claims Olivia’s jewelry designs as her own while Olivia’s adoptive family chases her out of...
Welcome to Olivia’s Magic Jewelers Volume 1 ebook by Rinrin Yuki - Rakuten Kobo
Iris has awoken as the villainess in the world of her favorite otome game. But not just ANY otome game—one with nothing but bittersweet "Happy-Bad" Endings! If the heroine hooks up with one of her problematic love interests, the rest of the world is ...
As The Villainess, I Reject These Happy-Bad Endings! ebook by Iota AIUE - Rakuten Kobo
Manga on Kobo+
I have not necessarily read these, but a good way to check things out.
Jeanette’s evil stepmother has been tormenting her for years, making her into the laughingstock of high society. And when Jeanette’s father suddenly disappears, the opportunistic woman casts her out of the house! Still, the eternal optimist Jeanette ...
Jeanette the Genius: Defying My Evil Stepmother by Starting a Business with My Ride-or-Die Fiancé! (Manga) Volume 1 ebook by Miyako Miyano - Rakuten Kobo
After being forced to work overtime for the umpteenth time in a month, Yukimura Rina drags herself home, exhausted and in need of some relaxation. She downloads an otome game, starts playing, and passes out...only to wake up as Ekaterina, the villain...
Goodbye, Overtime! This Reincarnated Villainess Is Living for Her New Big Brother (Manga) Volume 1 ebook by Chidori Hama - Rakuten Kobo
When young Serephione has a fateful encounter with Lou, the cute and fluffy guardian tiger, it opens the floodgates to a torrent of memories. She realizes she had a past life as an office worker in which she loved to read fantasy books, including one...
Forget Being the Villainess, I Want to Be an Adventurer! (Manga): Volume 1 ebook by Hiro Oda - Rakuten Kobo
Born with an unusual birthmark on her back, Chloe Ardennes was immediately branded a “cursed child” by her superstitious family and locked away in their estate for her entire life. Forced to cook and clean, Chloe’s world shatters one day when an enco...
Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight (Manga) Volume 1 ebook by Fuyu Aoki - Rakuten Kobo
While pursuing the secret of the mysterious jade, Maomao and Jinshi found more than just the tablet’s owner—they’ve also discovered a forbidden book that has long lain hidden. As the book is gradually reconstructed, they discover that the knowledge a...
The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 15 (Light Novel) ebook by Natsu Hyuuga - Rakuten Kobo
After losing her parents at a young age to a monster attack on their village, Alicia is sent to an orphanage, where she spends three miserable years being mistreated—and doing her best to smile through it all. After finally reaching her limit and run...
The Otome Heroine's Fight for Survival (Manga): Volume 1 ebook by Harunohi Biyori - Rakuten Kobo
Falsely accused of plotting to assassinate the Saint, Lady Alphina finds her engagement to the frigid prince called off and her head under the guillotine. Time rewinds upon her death, but despite all efforts to stave off her fate, she faces the same ...
The 100th Time’s the Charm: She Was Executed 99 Times, So How Did She Unlock “Super Love” Mode?! (Manga) Volume 1 ebook by Yuji Yuji - Rakuten Kobo
Synopsis
An ordinary high schooler's life takes a magical turn!
Usato, an ordinary high schooler, happens to run into two fellow students after school one rainy day. Suddenly, all three of them are engulfed in a magic circle and transported to a fan...
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 1 ebook by Reki Kugayama - Rakuten Kobo
Books
Synopsis
A thrilling novella by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews, set in the spellbinding Hidden Legacy World.
Show as little as possible. Make them think that illusion is all you have. Your life depends on it.
Augustine Montgomer...
Beast Business ebook by Ilona Andrews - Rakuten Kobo
Alone. Powerless. Human.
Tendira is a world of beastly shifters and deadly monsters…except me, the human queen.
When my home is taken over by an angry pack who wants me dead, I'm forced to run, so I go to the one place my attackers won't dare follo...
Soul of the Pack audiobook by Lola Glass - Rakuten Kobo
When the Night Foxes boldly break into the Fourth Precinct’s Evidence Building, it causes quite the stir. The break-in is daring enough, but their method shreds the magical wards and protections on the building like confetti paper. To say the police ...
Magic and the Shinigami Detective audiobook by Honor Raconteur - Rakuten Kobo