Book Review

The Shining Sea Review

The Shining Sea Review

The Shining Sea Review

The Shining Sea comes from Ring creator Koji Suzuki. This story follows a young woman who tries to kill herself and ends up in Matsui Hospital where she's treated by Toshitaka Mochizuki. But with nothing to identify her and her inability to speak, Mochizuki must first work out who she is before he can even begin to treat her.

Demelza • 24th October 2022

You Call That Service? Volume 6 Review

You Call That Service? Volume 6 Review

You Call That Service? Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of You Call That Service? sees Shiren receive a letter from her absent mother which quickly throws everyone's lives into turmoil!

Demelza • 19th October 2022

Unnamed Memory Volume 5 Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 5 Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Unnamed Memory brings Oscar and Tinasha closer as the bond that binds them continues to overcome the hurdles the world puts in their place. It also sets up splendidly for the final volume on the near horizon.

Demelza • 11th October 2022

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 8 Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 8 Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series continues telling the story of Chuuya and Dazai's past in the Port Mafia where this time they find themselves facing off against the King of Assassins who claims to be Chuuya's brother?!

Demelza • 28th September 2022

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka Review

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka Review

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka Review

Humanity is on the brink of extinction as they face off against an unknown enemy known as Pillars. This prequel to the popular anime series follows Rusalka as she tries to find her place in the world while helping defend against these powerful foes.

Demelza • 21st September 2022

Your Forma Volume 1 Review

Your Forma Volume 1 Review

Your Forma Volume 1 Review

Your Forma follows electronic investigator Echika Hieda and her artificial human partner Harold Lucraft as they investigate a criminal case that's putting people in hospital and could bring down society as it stands if left unresolved.

Demelza • 16th September 2022

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods Volume 1 Review

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods Volume 1 Review

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods Volume 1 Review

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods tells the story of Yae who was reborn in a fantasy world after her death. Here creatures with no names turn into monsters, and it becomes her job to save them.

Noemi10 • 12th September 2022

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 12 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 12 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 12 Review

In Volume 12 of A Sister's All You Need, Itsuki's solution to his writer's block causes issues with those around him. Now it's up to Haruto and Miyako to pick up the pieces and support Itsuki and Nayuta.

Demelza • 10th September 2022

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 2 Review

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 2 Review

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 2 Review

Going into Volume 2 of The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, protagonist Ryou has shot down the romantic advances of a friend, proclaiming no one but Hina feels right being by his side. With these words in mind, will any progress be made between the two?

Demelza • 1st September 2022

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 tells the story of 26-year-old Yoshida and the high school runaway he takes home one drunken night. Now with a polished editing job from Yen Press!

Demelza • 25th August 2022

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 5 Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 5 Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 5 Review

After taking a break in Volume 4 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades, now Oliver is preparing to take down a second target in his quest for revenge - but will he be able to overcome his target's formidable combat abilities?

Demelza • 19th August 2022

Final Fantasy XIV Picture Book: The Namazu and the Greatest Gift Review

Final Fantasy XIV Picture Book: The Namazu and the Greatest Gift Review

Final Fantasy XIV Picture Book: The Namazu and the Greatest Gift Review

The Namazu and the Greatest Gift is a picture book based on the popular MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV. Follow the namazu of the Azim Steppe as they head out on a brand new mini-adventure of their own!

Rui • 12th August 2022

Sabikui Bisco Volume 2 Review

Sabikui Bisco Volume 2 Review

Sabikui Bisco Volume 2 Review

Milo and Bisco find themselves on another life-or-death adventure in Volume 2 of Sabikui Bisco. Will they be able to come out of this one unscathed?

Demelza • 3rd August 2022

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too Volume 1 Review

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too Volume 1 Review

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too Volume 1 Review

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too Volume 1 sees the protagonist Yuuya Tenjou stumble into a fantasy world which grants him abilities that can transform his life for the better.

Demelza • 27th July 2022

Spy Classroom Volume 3 Review

Spy Classroom Volume 3 Review

Spy Classroom Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of Spy Classroom acts as something of a B-side to Volume 2 as it switches focus to the second team from the last mission and what they're getting up to on a post-mission vacation.

Demelza • 21st July 2022

Demon Lord 2099, Volume 2 – Cybermagic City Akihabara Review

Demon Lord 2099, Volume 2 – Cybermagic City Akihabara Review

Demon Lord 2099, Volume 2 – Cybermagic City Akihabara Review

Veltol and his friends try to find the records that detail the location of his old allies, which means having to go undercover at a magic school.

Ian Wolf • 19th July 2022

86: Eighty-Six Volume 10 Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 10 Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 10 Review

Volume 10 of 86 sees author Asato Asato take a break from the main story and instead put together a collection of short stories focused on a much younger Shin and how the war against the Legion shaped him into the character we know now.

Demelza • 4th July 2022

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 4 Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 4 Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 4 Review

Akari has finally come clean to Momo about everything that's happened to her and together the two decide to run away somewhere Menou (hopefully) won't find them. Is this enough to alter the dastardly fate in store for the Executioner or is this a feeble attempt to revolt against the future?

Demelza • 28th June 2022

The Vexations of a Shut-In Princess Vampire Volume 1 Review

The Vexations of a Shut-In Princess Vampire Volume 1 Review

The Vexations of a Shut-In Princess Vampire Volume 1 Review

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Volume 1 follows the story of Komari, a shut-in who finds herself thrust into the position of commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army where she must pretend to be all-powerful or risk being overthrown by her subordinates!

Demelza • 24th June 2022

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon Volume 2 Review

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon Volume 2 Review

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon protagonist Souya and his party continue exploring the Tower of Legions in pursuit of the treasure that lies within.

Demelza • 17th June 2022