Kimberlee

This volume felt more like filler than usual, but overall the series is super cute!

Though he's still very intense, I really enjoyed the progress Hananoi has made with himself this volume. Originally how much he was turned me off this series, but I am glad I stuck with it, if only to see Hotaru and Hananoi's slow progression towards a really healthy and communicative relationship.

This is an incredibly sweet BL manga that follows two childhood friends: Kazuho and Tokio. As children, they used to do everything together, but lately the two teens have been drifting apart. On Tokio's behalf, it might just be intentional.

I really enjoyed this volume. When I looked up the publisher information, I saw that this is intended to be a two volume series, which I honestly think is a good idea. I'm a sucker for childhood romance and this volume did not disappoint me. Tokio and Kazuho are adorable.

I'm going to be honest. After reading the description, I should have known better. If you are in any way grossed out by bugs, inside bits of humans, and parasites, this is not the manga for you. It definitely wasn't the manga for me. I mentioned the plot of Stella Must Die to my coworker and they were very interested. So i understand that this is someone's book at least.

I was provided a copy of this title on NetGalley prior to release.

That's Not Love Vol. 1 is a really intriguing beginning to a manga series that delves into consent, the long lasting effects of anxiety, eating disorders, alcoholism, and the slowly poisonous nature of a life lived in malaise and abandoned dreams. The story follows two women Akane and Yukari whose lives have been shaped by what happened to them in middle school. When Akane comes across a nude sculpture in an art exhibit from her old teacher, she reconnects with Yukari.

The characters feel so real here. If you're looking for a drama that touches on subjects not often covered in manga, please read this. I'm looking forward to reading volume 2.

A story about a people pleaser and an office ghost who bond over taking care of community cats on their way home from work. Mamoru is the "Prince of the Office". He won't deny a request and he looks handsome doing it. Kurone is the one nobody talks to in her department, unless it's the boss berating her. When they meet by happenstance at the park one night Mamoru learns there's more to Kurone than meets the eye. Kurone learns that the Prince of the Office has more depth than assumed. Together they take care of the local community cat colony. An unlikely, and secret, relationship is formed.

This was a cute manga. You learn a lot about cats and a lot about not assuming a person's character based on surface layer facts. Mamoru's story is compelling. At one point I felt truly moved by the sadness their miscommunication caused. I'm looking forward to seeing more from this series.