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The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride 1 by Midori Yuma

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this first volume! The art is very nice and the fantasy elements are very easy to follow. It's very easy to empathize with Nanao and what she's been through. Definitely looking forward to the second volume!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Goaltender Interference by Ari Baran

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

One Piece, Vol. 59: The Death of Portgaz D. Ace by Eiichiro Oda

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

One Piece, Vol. 57: Paramount War by Eiichiro Oda

adventurous challenging fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 3 by Niyama

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

One Piece, Vol. 58: The Name of This Era Is "Whitebeard" by Eiichiro Oda

4.0

Changes of Heart, Vol. 3 by KUJIRA

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Love on the Horizon Volume 1 by Machi Yamashita

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Love on the Horizon Vol. 1 is a very cute BL college romance. We follow a sweet relationship as Nagi Kitagawa has a crush on Yuu Yamasaki, his neighbor. As they get to know each other, because of proximity, they quickly deepen their relationship. The art style is gorgeous and I'm looking forward to Vol. 2! 

Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol

Moderate: Sexual content

Changes of Heart, Vol. 2 by KUJIRA

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Shoot Your Shot by Lexi LaFleur Brown

medium-paced

3.0

Shoot Your Shot is a cute romance following Jaylen, a hockey player who couldn't secure an NHL contract at the end of training camp, and Lucy, an aspiring tattoo artist stuck working in an unfavorable apprenticeship. After their semi-anonymous one-night stand leads to Jaylen securing a contract, they enter a friends-with-benefits arrangement. 

Lexi LaFleur Brown knows her hockey! The hockey world she replicated, including the small locker room moments, and interactions between players and staff shows her depth of knowledge and experience. I liked Jaylen and Lucy's banter since it made their relationship more realistic. Lexi's writing is very digestible and easy to follow, and I loved Lucy's bisexual representation and her career, which was different from most FMCs.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.