A review by ellelainey
The Genius Puppeteer Loves the Holy Knight Fiercely by Hatoba Kogarashi

challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Interesting story if a bit rushed. Pretty much erotica, with a space/master theme.

Holy Knight Gilbert is captured during the war and sentenced to death by the enemy, as the only way to save his military company. But Puppeteer Chris has other ideas. He can see people's souls and Gilberts is fascinating. He wants it to put into one of his mechanical "dolls"...except that Gilbert would literally do anything else but surrender his soul!

The plot was clever with the soul/puppeteer concept, and I firmly understood Gilbert's reasons for refusing, and I liked seeing the change in both MCs as the story progressed.

It was pretty much all about the power dynamics and sex, but it had good pacing, a great concept and was beautifully drawn. The artwork was simply stunning!