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There is officially a new lord of the dungeon, and the drama and intensity is heating up! I enjoyed seeing the different storylines start tying together in this one.

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I went in hoping that this would have heartwarming and cozy vibes like “The House in the Cerulean Sea”, “Under the Whispering Door”, and “In the Lives of Puppets”, and was left a bit disappointed. Yes, there is still that found-family trope and Artemis Darth Vader‘s humor that I loved, but this is a darker and more adult version of the previously mentioned books. I could have also done without the graphic sexual context as well.

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Volume 7 of this series was full of laughs, a surprise “visit” to Princess Syalis‘ home, and the introduction of Syalis‘ mother, the Queen. We also see the beginnings of a low-key love triangle that I‘m intrigued to see how that plays out.

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“Tress of the Emerald Sea” was a joy to read. It definitely lives up to the hype of having “Princess Bride” and “Stardust” vibes, while also having interesting world-building and a cozy story. The characters were lovable, and the character arcs themselves were wonderful.

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“Greenteeth” was a charming read that started a bit slow until about the halfway mark. I enjoyed the ‘found family‘ trope and the mythology was a unique addition to the story.

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I tried to like “Soul Eater”, but the misogyny and abundance of fan service ruined it for me. The story is interesting but the art style is subpar. I hated every guy as they were obnoxious and gross, and the amount of female nudity and giant boobs was disgusting. The fact that there‘s portrayal of guys exposing their female partner‘s privates for leverage, and that another guy grabs two character‘s boobs to compare their sizes is horrifying.

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I devoured volume four of “Spy x Family”. Between the assassination plot and the addition of a dog to this fake family, this book had me hooked until the very end. It did get a little dark at times (ex. mentions of war, animal experimentation), however all dogs had happy endings. I absolutely LOVE Bond and I can‘t wait to see more of him in future volumes!

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Volume 11 was a rollercoaster that was full of twists and turns. I was not expecting that ending, and my only complaint was that there were spiders 🤢

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I still adore this series. Volume six is, as expected, full of shenanigans, heartwarming moments, humor, and (of course) teddy demons. I can‘t wait to read more of this series!

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“Blood Over Bright Haven” is a heavy yet timely read for the world that we currently live in. Wang does a great job writing flawed and morally gray characters with impressive character arcs by the end of the novel. Be warned as this book contains serious themes including but not limited to racism, sexism, slavery, and genocide.

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Pros: I liked the art style and the world/story was fascinating.

Cons: Riko was an annoying character that I had trouble liking. Most importantly was the depiction of the kids. These include punishments while they are naked, discussions about their genitals, and one character looks at another‘s privates while they are asleep. This apparently continues in every volume of this series, so I will not support it as this gives me pedo vibes.

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Things are getting INTENSE for Laios and the rest of the dungeon party! We get a little bit of a backstory with the lunatic magician, along with some heavy themes in this volume. Can‘t wait to start the next one!

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I‘m really enjoying this series and its characters (minus Yor‘s brother for numerous reasons)! The possibility of this little family adding a pet dog into the mix has me excited for the next volume!

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Give me all the teddy demons and eggplant seals (giant or not) 😍. This volume was hilarious and I enjoyed every minute of it! I can‘t wait to start on the next one.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5/5)

Not gonna lie, my thoughts at the beginning of this book consisted of “what the hell am I reading right now?”. Once past the first chapter of the volume, I began to enjoy it a bit more and found it strange, but interesting. I didn‘t enjoy the suggestive parts as much (also what is with the grandma‘s appearance??) but I‘ll read the next one to see how the story continues.

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I‘m really enjoying seeing all of the different aspects of the story start to converge! In addition we start seeing another side of the Canaries and their captain which is very interesting. I look forward to reading the next volume!

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I didn‘t love “The Wedding People” as much as I thought I would, but it‘s still a good book. I enjoyed the humor and many of the characters that are found in these pages. If there‘s any one thing I would change, I would have loved an epilogue as the ending found me wanting more.

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I adore this family and Anya never fails to kill me 😂. Can‘t wait to see what the next volume has in store!

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I love this story with its humor and lovable demons. The only downside is that I still don‘t have a teddy demon of my own 😭

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I absolutely loved Center‘s previous “How to Walk Away” and picked this one up not too long after reading it. Sadly, I‘ve just now gotten to reading it and I‘m glad I finally did. The story was sweet and heartwarming, and I enjoyed the theme a lot more than I thought I would.

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A solid sequel in this series! I‘m interested to see how the story progresses from here on out and what shenanigans these characters get into next.

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I‘m very picky when it comes to contemporary romances, but “Yours Truly” is one that I will be keeping on my shelf. I strongly related to Jacob‘s character and his perspective and depiction of anxiety and mental heath was refreshing. I also appreciated that the ER atmosphere was portrayed accurately as a lot of media gets it wrong. Overall, this book was sweet and funny and the characters were lovable.

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This series continues to get better and better! I really enjoyed the humor in this book and I found myself laughing out loud several times.

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“Spy x Family” was an absolute delight. Despite there being a serious mission, this volume is full of humor and lovable characters. I can‘t wait to read the next book in this series!

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Just when I thought that I couldn‘t love Senshi more, volume seven hit me with all of the feels. I really enjoyed the group‘s sense of kinship and Senshi‘s backstory in this one!

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This volume was very weighty and so very good! I devoured this one and can‘t wait to read the seventh volume.

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I was really interested in the premise of this book and I enjoyed it up until the last quarter of it. The remaining quarter and ending felt sudden and abrupt, and felt like a bit of a let down. I also found the main female protagonist annoying and frustrating at times. Overall, I had high hopes for this book and it definitely fell short.

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This was an interesting and lighthearted start to a series that was mildly inappropriate at times but still funny to read. I‘m looking forward to the next book!

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Volume 3 had me laughing out loud multiple times and the humor was spot on. I‘m looking forward to the next book!

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The premise was interesting, however the beginning of the book was a bit dark and I got a bit bored about a third of the way through. I might read the second volume as the story starts to pick up a little towards the end, but we will see. I did appreciate the author‘s commentary and cultural explanations at the very end as a lot of the references went right over my head.

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I liked the sequel to the previous “The Good and the Green”, however not as much as its predecessor. The romance was even more insta-love than the first book and the story itself wasn‘t as exciting. Now onto the next book!

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“The Good and the Green” was a cute and cozy read. I enjoyed the characters and the book even touched on difficult topics, such as grief. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

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“Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle” Volume 2 was a cozy yet funny read that I enjoyed just as much as the first one. I look forward to reading more of this series!

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“Babel” is not an easy read. Racism, slavery, and colonialism are major themes in this book, and Robin‘s journey is both empowering yet heartbreaking. I am in awe of Kuang‘s world building and attention to numerous languages. All of the above confirm “Babel” being worth the hype, it just wasn‘t for me personally.

“Because you‘re a good translator.‘ Ramy leaned back on his elbows. ‘That‘s just what translation is, I think. That‘s all speaking is. Listening to the other and trying to see past your own biases to glimpse what they‘re trying to say. Showing yourself to the world, and hoping someone else understands.”

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There was a bit of character growth in this volume which I enjoyed! There were also surprises and I also wasn‘t expecting to have a certain plot point appear so soon! I‘m definitely looking forward to the next installment in this series.

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This series has a unique premise and it was one that I enjoyed. I really liked the humor and I would do anything to have one of those teddy demons. My only gripe is that my copy had a misprint and I‘m still trying to get a regular copy after three different attempts and I‘m still getting misprints 😭. I look forward to the next book though!

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Volume 4 of this series gets a little darker than its predecessors, however it is just as entertaining as the previous volumes! I look forward to see what is in store next for these characters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5/5)

“The Book Swap” isn‘t a bad book. I enjoyed the premise of the book, and both protagonists are flawed in their own ways. The book is heavy on the miscommunication trope, and as someone who isn‘t a fan of that trope, it lessened my enjoyment of the story as there is a lot of it throughout.

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Volume 4 was decidedly less cozy with less monster house building as it‘s predecessors as we start to see the backstory of the dwarven crew. However, it was still well written with excellent character development and left me excited for the next volume!

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Volume 2 starts in the same manner where its predecessor leaves off, however by the time Frieren and Fern add an extra member to their party, things are about to get WILD. I was not expecting the turn that this series took, but I am very much looking forward to reading the next volume in this series!

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Just as enjoyable as the previous two volumes! The characters are lovable (even amongst their flaws) and still have their moments of humor. Here‘s to the next volume!

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The premise of this book was unique, and the character development was both sweet and heartfelt. I‘m intrigued to see how the rest of this series pans out.

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It took me a minute to overcome the unique premise of eating monsters for food (especially because my previous read was about building houses for monsters to live in!). Nonetheless, I enjoyed the humor and story of this book, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

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Volume 3 of “Soara and the House of Monsters” was funny and heartwarming, and was just as good as the previous volumes. I can‘t wait to read the next one when it releases later this month!

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Volume 2 was just as endearing and heartwarming as the first. The characters don‘t disappoint, the attention to architecture superb, and I can‘t wait to see how the group‘s adventure continues!

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I‘ve been an avid reader ever since I was little, but I was never really introduced to the manga genre. This Christmas, my fiancée gifted me with several manga to try, and “Soara and the House of Monsters” was my very first one. I loved this book; the story itself is cozy and the characters are endearing. The attention to detail with the architecture and how carefully each structure was thought out was amazing. This was a joy to read!

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“Lula Dean‘s Little Library of Banned Books” is a must read. Set in the Deep South, this small book tackles topics such as racism, homophobia, bigotry, and rape in a poignant manner that showcases how a little book library can cause an upheaval to an entire town that still honors the Confederacy. Even with its heavy themes, it is heartwarming, funny, and very important. It is very relevant today and I will forever recommend this book.