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The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.25

This is a series I grew up on and am enjoying the show. I also adore the podcast Tar Valon or Bust. One of my goals this year is to listen to all the audiobooks. It was interesting revisiting this book in a different medium.

Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey

1.75

Ah Valdemar. Three decades ago you helped me a lot. I read you now to revisit that nostalgia but wow can I not really recommend any of this now.

Cat Massage Therapy, Vol. 2 by Haru Hisakawa

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

Cute and endearing, very fluffy. I felt this suffered a bit being a second volume and not bringing much new to the concept, but what's not to like about adorable cat antics?

The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 10 (Manga) by Itsuki Nanao, Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

A good volume! Keeps the balance of humor and intrigue.

Glitch, Vol. 1 by Shima Shinya

mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Innnnteresting. Really intrigued by the world being built and the art is evocative.

The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil by Stephen Collins

dark funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

Really well constructed comic and engrossing story. Loved the art and panel construction and space use.

Ghost Book by Remy Lai

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Really engrossing story! I enjoyed the art style a lot. I really enjoyed the colors and world building. Would love to read more adventures of July!

Yokai Cats Vol. 4 by PANDANIA

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

More cute and fun.

Yokai Cats, Vol. 3 by PANDANIA

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

Cute and fun.

Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging by Eric Adjepong

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

Gentle and empowering. I loved the art style and the message.