Book Review

Owarimonogatari Part 3 Review

Owarimonogatari Part 3 brings the the final season of Monogatari to an exciting end in what feels like the perfect send-off for Araragi and the many characters we've come to know and love.

Demelza • 6th November 2020

Book Review

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 1 Review

When Red is kicked out of the hero's party he moves to a remote village with dreams of opening an apothecary. In this peaceful slice-of-life fantasy we watch over Red as he spends his days cheerfully collecting herbs and helping out those in need.

Demelza • 21st October 2020

Book Review

Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 1 Review

In the latest series by author NISIOISIN to hit the West we're introduced to the five members of the Pretty Boy Detective Club! When they're faced with the task of finding a missing star, they leap into action, dragging heroine Mayumi Dojima along on their whacky adventure...

Demelza • 17th October 2020

Book Review

Combatants Will Be Dispatched Volume 4 Review

When Agent Six summons Supreme Leader Lilith, our heroes get into all kinds of trouble - fighting slimes, an oversized sparrow and even the Demon Lord's army! There is never a quiet day when you're a member of an evil organisation...

Demelza • 10th October 2020

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series takes the Armed Detective Agency to the floating city: Standard Island. With what they think is an easy job on their hands, the group prepare for some fun in the sun but not everything is as it seems in this resort...

Demelza • 8th October 2020

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 7 Review

Things are ever fluid in the world of A Sister's All You Need and after some particularly life-changing events in the last couple of volumes, it's high time for our cast to be given a break. In Volume 7 of this slice-of-life comedy we take a moment to unwind and check in on some of the side characters.

Demelza • 30th September 2020

Book Review

Katanagatari Volume 4 Review

The final volume of Katanagatari is here and brings the sword hunt to a close - but is it a satisfying conclusion to this mighty light novel series from NISIOISIN?

Demelza • 29th September 2020

Book Review

The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Volume 1 Review

Dark Lord Leonis sealed himself up for 1,000 years in preparation for a final battle against his enemies. One day he's awoken by Riselia, a girl attending Excalibur Academy where students are trained to fight against monsters called the Voids. Unsure what time period he's in and stuck in the body of a 10-year-old, our hero searches for answers while joining the fight to save humanity.

Demelza • 23rd September 2020

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 5 Review

Eighty-Sixth Strike Package head north to the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia, chasing after the developer of the Legion. Here they meet a prince who's feared and the weapons he pits against the Legion. The fifth volume of the 86 series sets our cast on a new path filled with danger once more...

Demelza • 20th September 2020

Book Review

The Eminence in Shadow Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Cid Kagenoh dreams of having his own secret organisation that fights evil from the shadows. Sadly, that's not possible in Japan - but when our hero is reincarnated in a fantasy world, he finds himself in the perfect position to chase his dreams! So begins The Eminence in Shadow...

Demelza • 18th September 2020

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 10 Review

With the release of Kokoro Connect Volume 10, we've now reached the end of the light novel series' main story. With everything at stake, the cast prepare to face off against The Third in one final battle - but will they succeed and come through in one piece?

Demelza • 13th September 2020

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of Petite Devil Kohai Review

The second book in the Rascal Does Not Dream Of series is here! Sakuta has been asking Mai out every day for a month but the day she finally agrees to be his boyfriend arrives at last. Unfortunately Sakuta is destined to relive this day over and over again as he finds himself trapped in a time loop.

Demelza • 31st August 2020

Book Review

Last Round Arthurs Volume 2 Review

After a whole year between volumes, Last Round Arthurs returns with the release of Volume 2. With Luna eyeing up an expensive mansion (which she'll spend Rintarou's hard earned cash on!) and a old friend of Rintarou's transferring into school, things are about to change drastically for the duo...

Demelza • 25th August 2020

Book Review

There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? Volume 1 Review

New publisher Tentai Books have arrived with their first release: There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? Volume 1! We take a look to find out if this is a worthwhile entry in the romantic comedy genre.

Demelza • 17th August 2020

News

J-Novel Club Otakuthon 2020 Announcements: Fushi no Kami Light Novel, Slayers Print Release & More

Two new light novel additions (one for J-Novel Heart shoujo label) as well as two more omnibus print releases were announced during Otakuthon 2020 convention.

NormanicGrav • 16th August 2020

Book Review

May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace Volume 1 Review

A war between East and West has waged for 100 years. One day Rain Lantz stumbles across Silver Bullets with the ability to change history itself. Will he bring an end to the war or be destroyed by the pressure? We investigate with the first volume of May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace.

Demelza • 13th August 2020