⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)

It started off a little slow, but the first volume of “Fruits Basket” was interesting as it introduced each of the characters (and their related zodiac) and the story itself was surprisingly heartwarming. I plan on reading the next volume soon!

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I thought “Powerless” was a solid start to this trilogy, and “Reckless” was an excellent sequel. Yes, there wasn‘t a lot of actual plot but the character development and relationship progression was *chef‘s kiss*. Also, the enemies-to-lovers romance did NOT disappoint and that ending had me internally screaming (thank goodness I already have the next book!). I can‘t wait to see how this series continues and finishes.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5/5)

“The Maid‘s Secret” isn‘t a bad book, however it‘s definitely my least favorite of the trilogy. It was a tad depressing at times, but I understand how important it was to include Flora‘s history in relation to the current day plot. The book adds a lot of depth to several of the characters, but I still don‘t love it as much as I do the others. The book ends with a nice and satisfying conclusion so I appreciated that.

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Volume 2 did not disappoint, and I‘m really enjoying all of the characters! Personal favorite now includes the student council president whose goal is to prove that Iruma is human…..by having him translate manga that she can‘t read and secretly loves in the form of “forbidden tomes”. I can‘t wait to see how Iruma‘s journey continues from here.

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Full of misunderstandings and bad haircuts, volume 10 did not disappoint!

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This was a nice little filler that takes place between “The Mystery Guest” and “The Maid‘s Secret”. It was nice to see these characters and the hotel around the holidays, and my only real complaint was the amount of times Juan Manuel‘s “bare/smooth chest” is mentioned.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)

It was interesting to see a chapter from Damian‘s point of view, and it was sweet and heartwarming at the same time. I still can‘t stand Yuri but I‘m intrigued to see how the ship plot-line unfolds in the next volume!

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I didn‘t love this one was much as I did with “Tress of the Emerald Sea”, however this story was very unique and interesting. The plot twists were ones that took me by surprise and made me further appreciate the world-building, plot, and its characters.

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My fiancée gave this manga to me after he finished reading it and I‘m so glad he recommended it. The story and characters are funny, endearing, and even a bit heartwarming. I‘m really enjoying Iruma‘s journey and I will absolutely be picking up the second volume of this series!

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Between the demon beauty pageant and the princess attempting to treat the inner circle‘s hangovers, volume 9 had me laughing so hard I cried. Enough said.

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I don‘t appreciate Nightfall trying to be a home-wrecker, however the story was funny and entertaining! I‘m very interested to see how the next volume addresses that surprising ending.

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I really wanted to like it, but a lot of the humor and jokes went right over my head. Best part was the cat 🐈‍⬛

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I‘m sad to have finally finished this series, however it was very well written and I will miss all of the characters very much. I only wish that the epilogue was a tad longer and that we could have gotten a few pages of the group finally meeting Chilchuck‘s family. Overall, I strongly recommend this series to anyone who wants a wacky and heartwarming read with superb writing and artwork.

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*Sets down book and immediately picks up the next and final volume as fast as humanly possible*

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Volume 8 had me laughing so hard that I was in literal tears. I adore this series and can‘t wait to read the next one!

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“A Harvest of Hearts” is a darker fantasy with gothic vibes and a sweet romance. It was a solid read, but I didn‘t absolutely love the writing and some of characters (excluding Cornelius as he is a precious cinnamon roll of a cat). Be warned as there is a small bit of gore that can be graphic at times throughout the book.

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I can‘t stand Yuri, but volume five was as great as the previous ones! I‘m also not a fan of Nightfall, but I‘m intrigued to see how that plot line plays out. I definitely laughed out loud several times while reading this book and I look forward to the next one!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5/5)

Volume one was simple and filled with humor, however there was a lot of jokes that I didn‘t get and therefore took away some of my enjoyment of the book.

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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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5/5)

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!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)

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!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)

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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)

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!