Book Review

Katanagatari Volume 2 Review

Katanagatari continues to offer an enjoyable read, the likes of which only NISIOISIN consistently brings to the table. This collection does a much better job of differentiating the stories from one another, which lends itself better to the omnibus format.

Demelza • 3rd July 2019

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An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 6 Review

While this volume of An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride has interesting development in story for one of its main cast - it also retreads on an earlier plot device which takes away from the book.

Demelza • 30th June 2019

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A Sister’s All You Need Volume 4 Review

The fourth volume of A Sister’s All You Need continues to offer the fun and insightful story we love. As the protagonist deals with his light novel becoming a manga, the door opens for new and interesting tales of the industry.

Demelza • 8th June 2019

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Tsukimonogatari Review

The final season of Monogatari is off to an intriguing start. Tsukimonogatari may be but a stepping stone on the road to a much bigger story, but it’s changing the franchise in fundamental ways. NISIOISIN continues to keep his beloved series alive with new and compelling developments.

Demelza • 17th May 2019

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My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 1 Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs offers an entertaining look at the daily lives of the characters we love so much. Those of you looking for a break from the usual action and adventure will find a lot to like here.

Demelza • 11th May 2019

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Kokoro Connect Volume 5 Review

Without the high stakes of our usual plot, the cast of Kokoro Connect come to life in whole new ways in this collection of short stories. This volume is not only a chance for the cast to relax but also for us as readers as the series approaches its halfway point.

Demelza • 9th May 2019

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An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 5 Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 5 is a compelling entry in this romantic fantasy series. Offering a fresh perspective on some of our favourite characters thanks to a shift in focus means this volume delivers a unique story the likes of which I hope we see more of in future.

Demelza • 2nd May 2019

News

J-Novel Club Adds Banner of the Stars, Crest of the Stars, Record of Wortenia War and More Novels to the Catalog!

Five light novel titles join the digital reading service, one of which is a license rescue with a new translation!

NormanicGrav • 21st April 2019

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 1 Review

86 Volume 1 is a superb book which offers a thought-provoking, emotional read which proves incredibly difficult to put down. It’s a perfect start to what I hope will be a great series.

Demelza • 15th April 2019

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Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Volume 1 Review

With a refreshing spin on some common tropes and a likeable cast, there’s a lot to enjoy in Welcome to Japan, Ms Elf!. Those of you looking for a new slice-of-life series set in Japan, with a side dish of fantasy, will certainly appreciate this book.

Demelza • 24th March 2019

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Kokoro Connect Volume 4 Review

Overall. Kokoro Connect continues to impress as a series and never falters. This volume is perhaps the most emotionally charged one yet and showcases a moment we’ve all been waiting for.

Demelza • 6th March 2019

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Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! Volume 1 Review

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, not Fenrir! is a fun endeavour in the isekai genre. It’s not offering anything new but if you’re fond of canines and fantasy adventures, this might be an enjoyable read.

Demelza • 1st March 2019

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Koimonogatari Review

Koimonogatari is a compelling and satisfying end to the second season of Monogatari. With a fresh face narrating and so much at stake, this volume is a real page turner that you’ll be unable to put down.

Demelza • 28th February 2019

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An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 4 Review

With a shift in structure and some solid character development, An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 4 successfully brings me back onboard.

Demelza • 21st February 2019

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A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 provides a whirlwind of emotion and the tabletop RPG hijinks we’ve come to know and love over the course of the series so far.

Demelza • 7th February 2019

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Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) Volume 1 Review

Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) offers a welcome twist on the isekai tropes and fans of KonoSuba and series of its ilk will find a lot to like here.

Demelza • 24th January 2019