Recommendations based on East of West, Vol. 1: The Promiseby Jonathan Hickman

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Claymore, Vol. 1: Silver-eyed Slayer

    by Norihiro Yagi
    In a world where humans are terrorized by shape-shifting monsters, a young woman becomes a half-human, half-monster warrior known as a Claymore.

    A Claymore - a female warrior named for the sword she carries - travels from medieval village to village to destroy Yoma, monsters who disguise themselves as humans and who are almost impossible to ... (Goodreads)

  2. Crazy House

    by James Patterson
    In a dystopian society, twins Becca and Cassie are torn apart and sent to separate prisons for their nonconformity. Becca must fight to save her sister.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER, A B&N'S BEST BOOK OF 2017,There were no charges. There was no trial. There will be no escape. Becca Greenfield was snatched from her small hometown. She was thrown into a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Darken the Stars

    by Amy A. Bartol
    The final book in the Kricket series, Kricket must fight to save her world and the people she loves from destruction.

    Kyon Ensin finally has what he’s always wanted: possession of Kricket Hollowell, the priestess who foresees the future. Together, their combined power will be unrivaled. Kricket, however, doesn’t ... (Goodreads)

  4. Sweet Tooth, Volume 1: Out of the Deep Woods

    by Jeff Lemire
    A supernatural drama about a young girl who can control plants and her mysterious allies.

    Gus, a young boy with deer features, lives a quiet life deep in the woods with his father. He learns many things, from medical care to religious prophecy. Though he loves his religious father, he ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Only Ever Yours

    by Louise O'Neill
    In a dystopian world, girls are bred for men's pleasure. Freida and Isabel are friends, until the final ceremony approaches.

    In a world in which baby girls are no longer born naturally, women are bred in schools, trained in the arts of pleasing men until they are ready for the outside world. At graduation, the most highly ... (Goodreads)

  6. Catharsis

    by Travis Bagwell
    A virtual reality game becomes a means of escape for a man struggling with grief, but he soon discovers the game's true purpose.

    This is an alternate cover edition for, B01J0E8Z8A, On paper, Jason has a great life. He attends a prestigious private school on scholarship and his parents are reasonably well off. Yet life hasn't ... (Goodreads)

  7. Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere

    by Mike Carey
    A journey of magical realism through the hidden world of London Below.

    Graphic adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere collects all nine issues of the Vertigo maxiseries. An ordinary Londoner stops to help an enigmatic girl and joins a battle to save the strange ... (Goodreads)

  8. Firelight

    by Kazu Kibuishi
    A young girl discovers a mysterious key that unlocks a world of magic and danger. She must navigate this new world to save her family.

    Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood – knowledge they can use against the ... (Goodreads)

  9. Attack on Titan, Vol. 12

    by Hajime Isayama
    The Survey Corps continue their battle against the Titans, uncovering secrets and facing new challenges.

    THE CHASE IS ON! Erwin and the Survey Corps desperately mount a rescue operation to take Eren back from the Colossus Titan and Armored Titan. But without the numbers to form up properly outside the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Ricochet Joe

    by Dean Koontz
    A man with the ability to teleport must save a young girl from a dangerous group. Fast-paced action and suspenseful twists.

    Can an ordinary guy make extraordinary choices in a battle between humanity and unearthly evil?,, Joe Mandel is a perfectly ordinary guy from a perfectly ordinary town—a college student and ... (Goodreads)

  11. Lockdown

    by Alexander Gordon Smith
    A group of teens are trapped in a high-security prison during a pandemic outbreak. They must fight to survive and escape.

    Furnace Penitentiary: the world’s most secure prison for young offenders, buried a mile beneath the earth’s surface. Convicted of a murder he didn’t commit, sentenced to life without parole, “new ... (Goodreads)

  12. Superman: Earth One, Volume 1

    by J. Michael Straczynski
    A modern retelling of Superman's origin story, exploring his struggles with identity and purpose as he learns to use his powers for good.

    Clark Kent arrives on a train in Metropolis , and rents a room at a hotel. The next morning he tries out several jobs: pro footballer, Major League baseball player, and positions in a scientific ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Dangerous Women

    by George R.R. Martin
    A collection of stories featuring women who are strong, cunning, and sometimes deadly. From warriors to sorceresses, these women are not to be underestimated.

    The Dangerous Women anthology contains following stories: - Introduction by Gardner Dozois - “Some Desperado” by Joe Abercrombie - A Red Country story - “My Heart is Either Broken” by Megan Abbott - ... (Goodreads)

  14. Lost Souls

    by Dean Koontz
    A young man with supernatural powers is pursued by a sinister organization. He must fight to protect himself and those he loves.

    The war against humanity has begun. Only now things will be different. Victor Leben, once Frankenstein, has not only seen the future—he’s ready to populate it. Using stem cells, “organic” silicon ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Man from Mundania

    by Piers Anthony
    A man from a magical land is transported to a mundane world and must navigate its complexities to return home.

    For a bored, young princess of Xanth, there's nothing more exciting than a Quest. Especially when all you do is sit around Castle Roogna. But when Ivy uses the Heaven Cent, it takes her not to the ... (Goodreads)

  16. Attack on Titan, Vol. 4

    by Hajime Isayama
    The battle against the Titans continues as Eren and his friends face new challenges and uncover more secrets about their world.

    HUMANITY PUSHES BACK! The Survey Corps develop a risky gambit – have Eren in Titan form attempt to repair Wall Rose, reclaiming human territory from the monsters for the first time in a century. But ... (Goodreads)

  17. Everville

    by Clive Barker
    A young man discovers a magical world beyond our own, where he must confront the forces of good and evil in a battle for the fate of both worlds.

    In 1848, an Irish immigrant named Maeve O'Connell is traveling west with her father and a group of others. Her father seeks to found the town of Everville, being inspired by a mysterious man named ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Key to Midnight

    by Leigh Nichols
    A woman with amnesia is haunted by nightmares of a past she can't remember. She must uncover the truth before it's too late.

    Joanna Rand left the U.S. ten years ago to sing in a Japanese nightclub. Ever since, she's been plagued with nightmares of terror. There is only one man can help her – Alex Hunter. Ten years ago he ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Reapers are the Angels

    by Alden Bell
    A coming-of-age journey through a post-apocalyptic world.

    Zombies have infested a fallen America. A young girl named Temple is on the run. Haunted by her past and pursued by a killer, Temple is surrounded by death and danger, hoping to be set free. For ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Gates

    by John Connolly
    A horror mystery novel about a journalist investigating a dark secret in a small town.

    Bursting with imagination and impossible to put down, this “wholly original” (,People,) and “refreshing” (,San Francisco Chronicle,) novel from, New York Times, bestselling author John Connolly is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. From the Corner of His Eye

    by Dean Koontz
    A boy with a special gift is pursued by a psychopathic killer. A tale of love, tragedy, and redemption.

    His birth was marked by wonder and tragedy. He sees beauty and terror beyond our deepest dreams. His story will change the way you see the world. On the heels of his #1 bestseller False Memory, Dean ... (Goodreads)

  22. Contest

    by Matthew Reilly
    A group of elite soldiers compete in a deadly contest on an isolated island, fighting for their lives and a mysterious prize.

    The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, ... (Goodreads)

  23. Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too

    by Jomny Sun
    An alien visits Earth and learns about humanity, love, and friendship. A heartwarming graphic novel about finding your place in the world.

    Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too is the illustrated story of a lonely alien sent to observe Earth, only to meet all sorts of creatures with all sorts of perspectives on life, love, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. After the End

    by Amy Plum
    A couple fights for their daughter's life in court after she falls ill, leading to a decision that will change their lives forever.

    Michael Grant's Gone series meets M. Night Shyamalan's The Village in this riveting story of one girl's journey to save the very people who have lied to her for her entire life. Amy Plum, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. This is Not a Test

    by Courtney Summers
    Six teens trapped in their high school during a zombie apocalypse must fight for survival.

    It's the end of the world. Six students have taken cover in Cortege High but shelter is little comfort when the dead outside won't stop pounding on the doors. One bite is all it takes to kill a ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún, Vol. 1

    by Nagabe
    A cursed girl befriends a creature from the Other Side, against the backdrop of a dark fantasy world.

    An ethereal fantasy from the editorial team behind the, New York Times, bestselling series, The Ancient Magus’ Bride, The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is an all-new manga series that pulls ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Monster Hunter Alpha

    by Larry Correia
    Werewolf hunter, Earl Harbinger, must lead his team to stop a dangerous pack of werewolves from destroying a small town.

    #3 in the break-out, best-selling Monster Hunter series. Earl Harbinger, head of Monster Hunter International, faces down an old nemesis – a very nasty former KGB werewolf who is working to create a ... (Goodreads)

  28. Fear

    by Michael Grant
    A group of teenagers battle supernatural forces in a dystopian world.

    The fifth book in the bestselling Gone series by Michael Grant continues the page-turning saga of Sam, Astrid, and Drake in their terrifying post-apocalyptic world. It's been one year since all the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Warehouse

    by Rob Hart
    A dystopian future where a powerful corporation controls everything, including its employees' lives. Two workers uncover the company's dark secrets.

    Cloud isn’t just a place to work. It’s a place to live. And when you’re here, you’ll never want to leave.Paxton never thought he’d be working for Cloud, the giant tech company that’s eaten much of ... (Goodreads)

  30. Opposite of Always

    by Justin A. Reynolds
    Jack meets Kate and falls in love, but when she dies, he finds himself stuck in a time loop trying to save her.

    “One of the best love stories I’ve ever read.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give “Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest.” —Becky Albertalli, #1, ... (Barnes & Noble)