Book Review

Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World tells the story of four individuals who have found themselves betrayed by their previous teammates. Now untrusting of others, maybe the best place for them is in a group of like-minded people.

The Dawn of the Witch follows protagonist Saybil, who's on the verge of being expelled from The Royal Academy of Magic. In a bid to solve his problem, the headmaster sends him and some other handpicked students off to a remote village where they can prove themselves in a less traditional way.

For Volume 13 of A Sister's All You Need, Miyako takes the spotlight as she begins working for Branch Hill Publishing. Now a rookie editor, Miyako is tasked with looking after a rookie writer for a new imprint that presents all kinds of new challenges!

Protagonist Sasaki gets more than he bargained for when he brings home Java sparrow Peeps, who turns out to be a mighty mage from a world completely different from Japan! On top of that, it turns out Sasaki has a talent for magic, one he can develop, should he take up Peeps' invitation to visit this other world...

Battle Royale series Ishura introduces us to a large cast who are embroiled in a battle to prove themselves the most powerful. A fresh idea in this isekai-filled market, but can it deliver on the ambitious premise?

In Volume 3 we find Amane and Mahiru put in the same class as they become second-year students, but with Mahiru being the idol of the school, Amane wants her to keep her distance from him. As Mahiru grows frustrated with Amane and he's forced to battle some internal demons, just where will their relationship stand in the end?

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic sees protagonist Usato summoned to another world where he discovers an affinity for healing magic. However, the Rescue Team are known for having incredibly difficult training so Usato is going to need to be the best of the best if he wants to put his talents to good use...

Author Keishi Ayasato's Torture Princess series has just reached a conclusion in English, but thanks to Yen Press one of their newer series has also made it to the West, giving fans something else to look forward to. Here in The Bride of Demise we find Earth overrun with mysterious beings that threaten humanity and a protagonist whose life changes forever when he meets one that's on his side...

Long before Tatami Galaxy or Penguin Highway, author Tomihiko Morimi made his debut with Tower of the Sun. This novel has now finally made its way to the West thanks to Yen Press, but does it prove as enjoyable a read as his best-known works?

Makoto Shinkai's She and Her Cat comes to life in a whole new way, thanks to this collection of short stories from author Naruki Nagakawa which explore the connection between cats and their beloved owners.

After Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl left us with a painful cliffhanger, the followup book is here to bring the arc to its conclusion. Will anything ever be the same again for Sakuta and his loved ones?

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.

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

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.

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?!

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.