Book 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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

In Volume 2 of Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie, our heroine finds herself in even more trouble as she tries to find someone else to take over her role as Holy Maiden, and love interest Oscar is a step closer to figuring out her true identity.

Seven Seas bring Yoru Sumino's I am Blue, In Pain, and Fragile to the West. This novel shows us how easily people can grow apart and how fragile human relationships truly are.

Protagonist Constance Grail has spent her life living sincerely, so when she's betrayed by her fiancé and his lover, she has no idea what to do! This leads to her striking up a deal with Scarlett Castiel, the ghost of a noblewoman looking for revenge after being betrayed and executed ten years earlier. Together, the two set out to investigate the events that led to Scarlett's betrayal...

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady Volume 1 sees protagonist Princess Anisphia kidnap her brother's ex-fiancée and bring her into her world of studying Magicology and creating magical tools.

The secrets behind Siesta's death are resolved, but now those left behind must come to terms with inheriting her will. How will they react when they learn of the important role Siesta held in the world and the fact someone else must now fill it?

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Volume 1 follows protagonist Saku Chitose who is tasked with bringing a shut-in classmate back to class. The big question is: can he use his position as the most popular guy in school to help?

In Bond and Book: The Long, Long Good-Bye of "The Last Bookstore" we see what it means for part-time worker Minami Tsuburaya to say goodbye to the bookstore she loves. As people come from far and wide to bid it farewell, we get to hear the stories of the customers who spent meaningful time here - some having had their whole lives changed by their experiences.

Although at times predictable, the mixture of science fantasy and reverse isekai elements make for an engrossing setting and central lead character: a magical evil overlord in a futuristic megacity.

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a short story collection from Seiko Tanabe which follows women in various kinds of relationships and asks what it means to love and be loved.

Volume 5 of Banished from the Hero's Party sees protagonist Red set out on a journey to find the perfect stone for an engagement ring.

As we reunite with the cast of Unnamed Memories, we find things are quite different as we embark upon a journey in a new timeline with the same characters and the same fated meeting, but with a whole new set of problems.