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True North by Carina Gaskell
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun, Vol. 2 by AidaIro
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun, Vol. 1 by AidaIro
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the manga's art style is to die for it's so pretty + if you've watched the anime it's so colorful too <3
A Sign of Affection, Volume 11 by suu Morishita
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A Sign of Affection, Volume 10 by suu Morishita
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was sent a complimentary copy by Avon & Harper Voyager US through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. This doesn’t affect my thoughts about the book in any way.
Sue Lynn Tan is back in this luscious romantasy standalone between an ambitious ruler and a revered God of War. Her flowery prose brings a timeless finish to the beauty of her Chinese fantasy books. The world building Is lush and rich with the elements of the widely loved Daughter of the Moon Goddess but is also thriving with her new characters’ persona and their amazing chemistry. Inspired by the aesthetic of xianxia dramas, this is perfect for fans of The Last Dragon of the East.
ZHANGWEI THE MAN THAT YOU ARE !! literally giggled so hard at every single line from this man. i could taste the tension and absolute longing :D 10/10 give me more male leads like him. for fans of sue lynn tan's books, he will NOT disappoint.
The romance between a headstrong ruler and a God of War was so beautifully-written. The action-fantasy was perfectly tied with treacherous court politics. Immortal is a stunning standalone, absolutely to die for! I am so glad that I secured an advanced copy (I cannot wait THAT LONG anymore). I cannot and will not share spoilers, but the tension between the main character and her love interest was sooooo wonderful. It reminded me so much of two people who loved each other despite all the odds (IYKYK)
PSA: Sue has told me that there might be a short story about Immortal sometime in the future!
Sue Lynn Tan is back in this luscious romantasy standalone between an ambitious ruler and a revered God of War. Her flowery prose brings a timeless finish to the beauty of her Chinese fantasy books. The world building Is lush and rich with the elements of the widely loved Daughter of the Moon Goddess but is also thriving with her new characters’ persona and their amazing chemistry. Inspired by the aesthetic of xianxia dramas, this is perfect for fans of The Last Dragon of the East.
ZHANGWEI THE MAN THAT YOU ARE !! literally giggled so hard at every single line from this man. i could taste the tension and absolute longing :D 10/10 give me more male leads like him. for fans of sue lynn tan's books, he will NOT disappoint.
The romance between a headstrong ruler and a God of War was so beautifully-written. The action-fantasy was perfectly tied with treacherous court politics. Immortal is a stunning standalone, absolutely to die for! I am so glad that I secured an advanced copy (I cannot wait THAT LONG anymore). I cannot and will not share spoilers, but the tension between the main character and her love interest was sooooo wonderful. It reminded me so much of two people who loved each other despite all the odds (IYKYK)
PSA: Sue has told me that there might be a short story about Immortal sometime in the future!
A Sign of Affection, Volume 8 by suu Morishita
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Sign of Affection, Volume 7 by suu Morishita
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Syndicater by RuNyx
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I insulted myself by reading this book.
Honestly this deserves a way lower rating because of how pointless it was. If you love tristanmorana and worship danteamara, you’re in for a very disappointing ride. This felt more like a part 2 of The Annihilator than something that would involve everyone in trying to take down a decades-old organization. What was this even really about?? Welcome to the club! What Runyx meant is that this was a 378-page appreciation post for Dainn that also doubled as a shitpost for Tristan Caine #notmytristan
The characters felt like strangers, ESPECIALLY TRISTAN. You’re telling me that that man is the Predator who’s killed people point blank? Who physically threatened Gabriel Vitalio for pushing Morana down the stairs? Dante was written to be just as useless as Alpha considering they’re both very powerful names in their respective territories. Never was the Maroni name used as intended. There were also so many plotholes that turned to shitholes (Exhibit A: Vinnie). I worshipped these books so much that to declare this was disappointing is an understatement. These characters lacked the identity that made them unique and loved in the previous books. It was lazy, rushed writing that had a shitty conclusion for a series that had so much potential. I can’t believe that I actually got clickbaited into enjoying something that was not worth my time at all. I feel so empty and confused. How the fuck does one even recover from this? It’s so obvious that she hated these characters so much and just wanted to be done with them. WE DESERVED BETTER WRITING. Also a psa that Morana Vitalio made dark verse. How could anyone fucking do what they did to her character?
Honestly this deserves a way lower rating because of how pointless it was. If you love tristanmorana and worship danteamara, you’re in for a very disappointing ride. This felt more like a part 2 of The Annihilator than something that would involve everyone in trying to take down a decades-old organization. What was this even really about?? Welcome to the club! What Runyx meant is that this was a 378-page appreciation post for Dainn that also doubled as a shitpost for Tristan Caine #notmytristan
The characters felt like strangers, ESPECIALLY TRISTAN. You’re telling me that that man is the Predator who’s killed people point blank? Who physically threatened Gabriel Vitalio for pushing Morana down the stairs? Dante was written to be just as useless as Alpha considering they’re both very powerful names in their respective territories. Never was the Maroni name used as intended. There were also so many plotholes that turned to shitholes (Exhibit A: Vinnie). I worshipped these books so much that to declare this was disappointing is an understatement. These characters lacked the identity that made them unique and loved in the previous books. It was lazy, rushed writing that had a shitty conclusion for a series that had so much potential. I can’t believe that I actually got clickbaited into enjoying something that was not worth my time at all. I feel so empty and confused. How the fuck does one even recover from this? It’s so obvious that she hated these characters so much and just wanted to be done with them. WE DESERVED BETTER WRITING. Also a psa that Morana Vitalio made dark verse. How could anyone fucking do what they did to her character?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual violence and Death of parent
Together We Rot by Skyla Arndt
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
What if Hereditary was YA? Together We Rot is a small town, paranormal mystery (with a side of romance) perfect for fans of Bittersweet In The Hollow. The writing is pretty fast-paced enough to keep a reader interested. The lore was fascinating, and the found family was fun to read about, especially their hilarious, sarcastic-filled banter. However, I felt that the buildup of the story and the writing could’ve used a little bit more polishing. It didn’t feel mysterious enough for me, and I thought it could’ve been way darker (despite being YA yes trust me it works just fine). Looking forward to this author’s future works, though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying