Book Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 1 Review

Left for dead in a hit-and-run accident, Masamichi Adachi is offered the chance of life by a strange man who’s been drawn by the scent of spilt human blood. But first Masamichi must agree to become his servant, work for him… and be his food?

Sarah • 16th April 2024

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The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (light novel) Volume 1: Holy Maiden Summoning Improvement Plan Review

In valiantly trying to save a high school girl, hard-working accountant Seiichirou Kondou finds himself plunged into another world! She’s the Summoned Holy Maiden, but he’s just there by mistake – and he can’t be sent back. In this Boys’ Love isekai, how will Seiichirou make the best of his new life?

Sarah • 18th March 2024

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Days with My Stepsister Volume 1 Review

Yuuta Asamura spends his days peacefully at school and working his part-time job at a bookstore, but his life is about to be turned on its head when his father declares he's remarrying! And now Yuuta finds himself with a beautiful stepsister...

Demelza • 8th March 2024

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Chivalry of a Failed Knight Volume 1 Review

Chivalry of a Failed Knight's light novel returns to the English market thanks to J-Novel Club! But has it stood the test of time and been worth the wait?

Demelza • 28th February 2024

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Fox Tales Review

Tomihiko Morimi's Fox Tales compiles four short stories that are loosely connected by their Kyoto setting and curio store Hourendou. Four different protagonists find themselves dealing with something supernatural in this book that proves very compelling to read.

Demelza • 24th February 2024

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My Happy Marriage Volume 3 (Light Novel) Review

A few months have passed since the events of Volume 2 and now Miyo finds herself faced with meeting Kiyoka's parents. But will they approve of his fiancée or will her background lead to them shunning her and trying to split the two up?

Demelza • 15th February 2024

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Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture Volume 1 Review

After an otherworldly experience in childhood, Naoya Fukamachi has the ability to hear lies, a power which has brought him great hardship. Now in university, he finds himself attending Akira Takatsuki's Folklore Studies II lecture and is soon dragged into all manner of mysterious investigations when he becomes Akira's assistant.

Demelza • 27th January 2024

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The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 2 Review

Usato finds himself facing the Demon Lord's army in his first major fight since being summoned to this world. And heroes Suzune and Kazuki quickly find themselves in trouble when fighting the powerful Black Knight who's immune to all their attacks. Will Usato be able to protect them and find a way to save the kingdom from certain doom?

Demelza • 20th January 2024

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Unnamed Memory Volume 6 Review

Unnamed Memory comes to its end with Volume 6, but is it a satisfying ending for this ambitious series?

Demelza • 13th January 2024

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King’s Proposal Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Reunited with protagonist Mushiki, we find out what awaits him in two more volumes of Koushi Tachibana's King's Proposal.

Demelza • 3rd December 2023

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Studio Chizu’s Belle Review

Suzu is a teenager who joins U, a digital community where people can be whoever they want. While she can be a new person in U, Suzu's fears and her past might keep her from finding herself in the real world.

Noemi10 • 15th November 2023

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The Bride of Demise Volume 2 Review

The Bride of Demise Volume 2 reunites us with protagonist Kou as his class prepares for the school festival! However, danger is lurking in the shadows as someone is out to murder Kou..

Demelza • 10th November 2023

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Gods’ Games We Play Volume 1 Review

Kei Sazane, the mind behind Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, returns to the English market with a new series: Gods' Games We Play. Here humans compete with gods in the Gods' Games in the hopes of getting a wish granted and protagonist Fay is in for all kinds of fun when he's partnered with god-turned-human, Leshea!

Demelza • 4th November 2023

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The Detective is Already Dead Volume 4 Review

Kimihiko has vowed to bring Siesta back to life, but the threat of Seed continues to loom. In search of important information Siesta left behind, our protagonist heads to London.

Demelza • 30th September 2023

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King’s Proposal Volume 1 Review

Date A Live author and illustrator duo Koushi Tachibana and Tsunako return to the West with new series King's Proposal. Does this new fantasy story prove an entertaining read?

Demelza • 23rd September 2023

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You Can Have My Back Volume 1 Review

Ionia died defending his country and his beloved prince, Gravis – but his memories now live on in young Leorino. Can their love be rekindled?

Sarah • 21st September 2023

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The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Mahiru and Amane have officially started dating and must learn to navigate their newfound closeness while also preparing to break the news to their classmates that the angel is now taken!

Demelza • 15th September 2023

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Sasaki and Miyano Second-Years Review

More intimate glimpses into the everyday lives of Miyano and Sasaki’s high school classmates in this new novelization from Kotoko Hachijo and Shou Harusono.

Sarah • 1st September 2023

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Spy Classroom Volume 4 Review

Spy Classroom Volume 4 brings an end to the series' first season, but what lies in store for our cast as they head out on a mission overseas?

Demelza • 31st August 2023

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Your Forma Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Your Forma, Echika and Harold find themselves in London when Harold becomes a suspect in a series of assault cases.

Demelza • 24th August 2023