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A Sister’s All You Need Volumes 9 & 10 Review

The only thing better than one new volume of A Sister's All You Need is two new instalments! These two books bring an end to a well-kept secret and change the life of Chihiro and Itsuki forever...

Demelza • 3rd August 2021

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The Detective Is Already Dead Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Kimihiko Kimizuka spent three incredible years with detective Siesta, but now she's dead and he's left with nothing but to return to his mundane days. That is until he meets someone who changes his life once more...

Demelza • 30th July 2021

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The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 1 Review

In a world that's suffered from the powers of 'Otherworlders’, protagonist Menou is tasked with assassinating those who are summoned from Japan. This new spin on the isekai genre promises to throw the whole idea of being summoned to another world on its head!

Demelza • 4th July 2021

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Bungo Stray Dogs Volume 6 Review

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Akutagawa joined the Armed Detective Agency and Atsushi was a part of the Port Mafia? Well, Volume 6 of the Bungo Stray Dog's light novel series sets out to answer that question!

Demelza • 2nd July 2021

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Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World Volume 3 Review

After a reasonably long delay (especially if you wanted the physical version!) the final third of the “Can’t Fear Your Own World” Bleach light novel is here and manages to not only tie up its own story but it also reveals some long-awaited Bleach lore, details and backstory on top…

Cold Cobra • 1st July 2021

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86: Eighty-Six Volume 7 Review

It's vacation time for the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package, but it's not all fun and games as two members of our cast need to finally face up to their growing feelings...

Demelza • 24th June 2021

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The King of the Dead at the Dark Palace Volume 1 Review

End meets an untimely end due to an incurable illness, but how he's been reborn as an undead with a second shot at life! Unfortunately, he's also bound to his summoner, so he's going to have to figure out how to kill him off before he can enjoy his new life.

Demelza • 18th June 2021

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Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades is set six months after the first book and sees our cast getting into all kinds of trouble, including learning how to fly a broomstick!

Demelza • 6th June 2021

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You Call That Service? Volume 3 Review

The Autumn Festival is coming up in the world of You Call That Service? and of course the girls surrounding Ryouta see this as the perfect opportunity to show off their yukata! But will everything go as planned for our cast?

Demelza • 1st June 2021

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Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 3 Review

In the third instalment of Pretty Boy Detective Club, the cast find a collection of mysterious paintings above their clubroom which leads them into a brand new mystery.

Demelza • 28th May 2021

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Unnamed Memory Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Unnamed Memory, witch Tinasha must face a blast from the past when the king of a new country turns out to be her first love.

Demelza • 20th May 2021

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Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill is Actually a Legendary Assassin Volume 1 Review

In Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill is Actually a Legendary Assassin, protagonist Roland defeats the demon lord and wants nothing more than the freedom to have a normal life in return. Now the hero is turned into an ordinary adventurers' guild worker in this new fantasy series.

Demelza • 9th May 2021

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Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 2 Review

The Pretty Boy Detective Club return to solve a new case! When Mayumi stumbles upon a business man wandering around with a huge bundle of cash, she begins to suspect something is afoot. As the group investigate they find themselves led to a casino where not everything is as it seems...

Demelza • 24th February 2021

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The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat Volume 1 Review

When a renowned assassin is killed, a goddess gives him a chance to be reborn in a fantasy world - provided he kills the hero for her! Join Lugh as he trains to become the finest assassin in this new world in order to protect the people that call it home.

Demelza • 12th February 2021

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Bungo Stray Dogs Volume 5 (Light Novel) Review

Volume 5 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series gives us a novelisation of the film Dead Apple. In this story skill users are left fighting for their lives as they separate from and fight their abilities. Can the Armed Detective Agency save the day?

Demelza • 10th February 2021

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Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 1 Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades follows Oliver Horn as he begins his first year at Kimberly Magic Academy. Here he'll be trained to become a full-fledged mage, but with dangers lurking around every corner he'll have to be careful if he wants to survive long enough to succeed!

Demelza • 27th January 2021

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Last Round Arthurs Volume 3 Review

In the third volume of Last Round Arthurs Luna, Rintarou and friends enjoy a peaceful barbecue before being attacked by a new King! This one is obsessed with justice and has his sights set on murdering Luna, so it's left to Rintarou to find a way of saving the day once more.

Demelza • 22nd January 2021

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86: Eighty-Six Volume 6 Review

In Volume 6 of 86 the cast are given the chance to wind down and deal with the aftermath of their last fight. With so many of their comrades having sacrificed themselves, Shin and his group are left wondering what it is they desire and what's worth fighting for in this rotten world.

Demelza • 19th December 2020

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Unnamed Memory Volume 1 Review

Unnamed Memory follows the story of cursed prince Oscar, who is seeking the help of the Witch of the Azure Moon to help free him from his unfortunate fate. What follows is a tale of swords, sorcery and romance in this intriguing light novel series.

Demelza • 5th December 2020

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Kokoro Connect Volume 11 Review

Volume 11 of Kokoro Connect brings the series to its conclusion and offers a variety of short-stories centred on the characters we've come to know and love.

Demelza • 2nd December 2020