A review by katharine_opal
A Vampire in the Bathhouse by Niko Izuki

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

A very cute slice of life with some comedic elements. I did think this would lean more towards romance, especially with the whole "pact partner" thing, but it really doesn't. It's a cute story, but it feels like it was meant to be a longer series that ended up getting compressed into a single volume. Certain story beats are completely skipped, and the ending is technically a cliffhanger. The bonus chapter resolves the ending so hastily, it was clear it was tacked on at the very last second. The art was wonderful, though, I really enjoyed it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!