Kimberlee

Very cute, yet typical teen romance. I like the two main characters but find the plot just okay. I think the teens at my library would eat this up though.

Very interesting!

Interesting, if strangely paced BL. Some parts of this story felt empty emotionally, but I really liked the concept of the story and how the Little Mermaid aspects were included.

I'm hoping the rest of the volumes don't lean into the fanservice harem aspects present in the first volume, but otherwise an interesting start.

I pretty much agree with every review I've ever read for this series. Fia is as dumb as a box of rocks, but I am entertained.

A lighthearted, yet entertaining read of a girl who awakens her abilities in the midst of being attacked by a dragon only to find out she was a legendary saint in a past life. Fia is dumber than a box of rocks, but I'm enjoying the series so far. I originally read the manga for The Tale of the Secret Saint, but am giving the lightnovels a shot, especially the audiobooks.

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.

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

Well, guess it's time to wait several months for the next volume. 😭

I like that these are episodic, but also seem to have a moving plot.

Had to go look up an alternative translation for the epilogue fyi. I really like this series overall. This was very much a transitional volume as we are winding down from the last major arc and getting into a new one. Hence it took me a while to finish. I already have plans to read volume 6.

Definitely better than the first volume. I like that it's deviated somewhat from Bean Counter, though not by much.

I was looking forward to this, but it's just not for me. The story was convoluted and confusing. The first half isn't even what the summary says it is. None of the characters are likeable at all. This is supposed to be volume 1, but I actually don't know what could even be added at this point.

I found this an incredibly interesting first volume to a series. The content is stark and depressing, but also a raw portrayal of how women were treated in post war japan. I read this as an advanced reader copy from Net Galley and it's publication date is Aug 11, 2026.

I like this series, but I have some serious issues with Yuki's portayal at times, especially the idea that she's some "clear untouched vessel unsullied by the world she can't hear". Thankfully it seems like she's getting more depth.

The pacing of this book was so strange. I like the idea that we learn so much about the actual crew of the Fitz, but the execution of all the information was a slog.

Now that I have the light novel to compare this to, the manga is elevated for me. I really enjoyed the light novels, but being able to see expressions and the added subtext from the manga artist really adds to the overall story. The concept still remains what it is. Amusing, but baffling. I live all the characters and was excited to see an anime is coming out.

Damn. It's too early in the year for a book to hit this hard.

I really enjoyed this manga. I think the yearning was spot on and the relief Minami felt when his feelings were accepted was really nicely drawn and executed. Would love to have this in print.

This is more filler than anything. Basically all of it is traveling. I still find the world pretty cozy though.

I overall really like The Witch Roads. I was very interested in the building lore and world. I do not think the romance really served any purpose or was that strong. It also slightly leans into "brutal fantasy world" , which not to my taste, but I really like the main characters. I'm interested in reading the second book.