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[Oshi No Ko] (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

[Oshi No Ko]'s first light novel offers three prequel stories following Ai, Sarina and Gorou's lives before we got to know them in the popular manga series.

Demelza • 15th October 2025

Book Review

Amalgam Hound – Criminal Investigation Bureau: Special Investigation Unit Volume 2 Review

Amalgam Hound returns for a second volume where Theo and his trust companion Eleven find themselves investigating a suspicious medical company that seems to be using Amalgam technology for evil...

Demelza • 14th October 2025

Book Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 4 Review

A trip to Kyoto for Masamichi and his specter master, Shino, brings an unexpected shadow from the past to threaten their present happiness.

Sarah • 28th September 2025

Book Review

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture Volume 2 Review

In this second instalment of Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's Conjecture, Akira and Naoya investigate several more cases and our protagonist has to deal with the temporary loss of his ability to hear lies...

Demelza • 19th August 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Recommendations! August 2025

Join our reviewers at Anime UK News as they catch up on some mid-series manga and light novels (and one brand-new series that will appeal to cat lovers)!

AUKN Staff • 14th August 2025

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story – Yukito Ayatsuji vs. Natsuhiko Kyougoku Review

The Bungo Stray Dogs light novels return, with a brand-new mystery story set in the same universe we know and love but following an entirely different cast of characters.

Demelza • 6th August 2025

Book Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 2 Review

In this second volume of Secrets of the Silent Witch, Monica finds herself in all kinds of trouble as she must choose two elective classes and prepare for the school festival! If that wasn't enough, she still needs to keep her identity a secret and protect Felix from meeting an untimely end...

Demelza • 25th July 2025

Book Review

Lycoris Recoil: Ordinary Days Review

Lycoris Recoil: Ordinary Days offers a selection of short stories revolving around the main cast and the customers of Café LycoReco.

Demelza • 21st May 2025

Book Review

Did You Think My Yuri Was Just for Show? Review

A Yuri light novel about a voice actress and a former idol turned voice actress - could it ever work? Find out in our review.

darkstorm • 2nd May 2025

Book Review

The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori Volume 1 Review

The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori starts with a student stealing pencils to shave and eat over rice, but trust me when I say there's far stranger things afoot here...

Demelza • 24th January 2025

Book Review

Your Forma Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of Your Forma takes Echika and Harold to France where they're following the trail of a hacker known only as E...

Demelza • 6th November 2024

Book Review

The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

The Apothecary Diaries finally makes it way to print thanks to Square Enix Books, but does this first release prove a must-have for fans of this popular franchise?

Demelza • 29th October 2024

Book Review

Days with My Stepsister Volume 3 Review

Summer vacation arrives in the world of Days with My Stepsister, but instead of relaxing like other students, Yuuta and Saki instead devote the break to working their part-time jobs. When Yuuta realises Saki is starting to crack under the pressure, will he break his vow not to interfere and help her?

Demelza • 19th October 2024

Book Review

Days with My Stepsister Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Days with My Stepsister, Saki turns to Yuuta for help after failing her exam. Meanwhile Yuuta finds himself going to the movies with his attractive older co-worker...

Demelza • 8th August 2024

Book Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (light novel) Volume 2 Review Church Management Support Plan

Accountant Seiichirou grudgingly depends on Knight Commander Aresh Indolark’s magic to stay alive in the Other World. But when they’re both sent on different missions, how will Seiichirou survive on his own?

Sarah • 6th August 2024

Book Review

Demons’ Crest Volume 1 Review

From the author who brought us Sword Art Online comes a new fantasy adventure where a video game and the real world begin to merge. What horrors await us in Demons' Crest?

Demelza • 21st July 2024

Book Review

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 2 (Light Novel) Review

In the second volume of As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World, our protagonist Ars finds himself with more than he bargained for when a new strategist joins his group of retainers...

Demelza • 5th July 2024

Book Review

Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Fantastic Days Review

In this new Konosuba spin-off novel, Kazuma and the gang find themselves knee-deep in debt when Megumin accidentally blows up tribute meant for Axel's nobility. Still, things take a turn for the better when Kazuma decides to work as a producer for dance group, the Axel Hearts, who he hopes will rise to fame and fortune under his guidance...

Demelza • 9th June 2024

Book Review

Bride of the Barrier Master Volume 1 Review

In an alternate modern-day Japan, Hana Ichise has been neglected by her family for lacking the powerful magic that her twin sister wields. However, Hana is secretly much more powerful than her sister and soon catches the eye of Saku Ichinomiya, the head of a powerful clan...

Demelza • 20th April 2024

Book Review

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

The anime for As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World is currently airing but how does the source material compare?

Demelza • 17th April 2024