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225 reviews

The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 52%.

It just didn’t capture my attention for some reason.

The Feminist Film Guide by Mallory Andrews

informative fast-paced

3.5

I feel like there were a few movies that absolutely should have been on the list: Mean Girls first and foremost. Secondly, The Craft. Thirdly, Pitch Perfect. They should come out with a second edition and add Barbie too.

Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang Vol. 1 by priest

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This book has one of the better plots in all the danmei novels I’ve read so far. It feels like a good, steady introduction into the wuxia genre, though with a steampunk twist. It did tend to lose my interest in the third, arc, though, and I struggled to finish it. I’m excited to see more interactions between Chang Geng and Gu Yun, though!

Tokyo Mew Mew Omnibus, Volume 1 by Reiko Yoshida

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

4.25

Tokyo Mew Mew seemed to really master the magical girl genre. While Sailor Moon created it, Tokyo Mew Mew made it what it is today. The combination of the silliness of the genre with the seriousness of an actual threat like climate change and animal extinction is a wonderful combination to see.

Fourth Wing (Part 2 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation) by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Ugh I bawled my eyes out when

Liam died.

Xaden’s voice actor in particular did so good during that part. My one complaint is that Andarna’s voice actor sounds like she doesn’t understand her character yet. But it was fine. I’m in love with Graphic Audio. Phenomenal work!

Spy x Family, Vol. 1 by Tatsuya Endo

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.0

This is the first manga that has made me burst out laughing! Not only was this a fun story, but a funny story! All of the characters are so loveable (and I feel inclined to say that Yor could be autistic) and I can’t wait to watch the show for this now!

Sensory: Life on the Spectrum. An Autistic Comics Anthology by Schnumn, Bex Ollerton

informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

3.5

I quite liked this book. It was a nice, easy read with fun visuals and even some fun resources. I would love if the creators of this book made a “guidebook for autism”. If the book just consisted of things that helped them and could help others. I think it would be a fun sequel.

Sailor Moon 1 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) by Naoko Takeuchi

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

There’s a reason that Sailor Moon is so successful and that it started the magical girl genre as a whole. Aside from Usagi’s whining (of course she’s a cancer), this is the perfect magical girl series. Wonderful!

Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 by Bisco Hatori

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This reminded me just how cute the show is. Out of all the manga I’m binging right now, this is the only one where I want to keep reading the books instead of watch the show (and it’s totally not because I’ve already seen all the episodes and I’m upset there’s no season 2 psh what).

Fairy Tail, Vol. 01 by Hiro Mashima

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I like the premise of this! My friend was right in recommending this to me, but I also am struggling to understand the magic system and world building here.