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Hero Syndrome, Vol. 2 (light novel)

By Riichu Riichu and Rei Ayatsuki and James Balzer and GEKIDAN INU CURRY Doroinu
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Featuring art from the illustrator of The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Hero Syndrome is an action fantasy novel with great world-building, an intriguing plot twist, and a dash of fan-service. Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Featuring art from the illustrator of The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Hero Syndrome is an action fantasy novel with great world-building, an intriguing plot twist, and a dash of fan-service.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798855407631

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 216

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Fantasy Fiction GEKIDAN INU CURRY Doroinu General Fiction James Balzer Rei Ayatsuki Riichu Riichu Sci-Fi & Fantasy Yen Press

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