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The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 8 by Itsuki Nanao, Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga

3.0

*squints* well...played? By completely eliding anything re my issues of the last volume and delivering a nuanced wrenching back story dump in a sweet way, I....will remain poised on the continue/immolate decision pin. Seriously, this volume was fantastic ~except~ so I will hold my full endorsement until I am more clear.

If anyone wants to give me a run down specifically on wtf is going on with their handling of hormones/gender shit, I dgaf about spoilers and would appreciate not having to want to love something that might hurt me.

Manly Appetites: Minegishi Loves Otsu Vol. 3 by Mito

lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Cute and well wrapped up.

The Sea in You by Jessi Sheron

adventurous emotional 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

Beautifully drawn and engaging story

Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story by Sarah Myer

challenging dark emotional inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Viscerally powerful. A deeply painful story told with clarity and hope, drawn vibrantly. I ached reading this, as another person who turned their (in my case mostly queer stuff) confusion on themself. I truly appreciate this story being shared.

Land of the Lustrous, Vol. 12 by Haruko Ichikawa

challenging mysterious reflective slow-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

4.0

*blink blink* ok....ok...I think...I know what's going on? It's still beautifully drawn, and so earnestly goofy with entire seriousness, but wow am I just now along for the ride. Not complaining tho heh.

The Sinister Mystery of the Mesmerizing Girl by Theodora Goss

adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

Fun third installment. Really liked this whole series.

The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu

challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense 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

A great exploration of humanity and onus of creation.

European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman by Theodora Goss

adventurous informative inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

Truly fun. An excellent followup and immediate *grabby hands* for the next installment. 

Orochi: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 1 by Kazuo Umezz

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Creepy as shit. Classic and haunting.

The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 17 by Kore Yamazaki

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

3.0

Action and drama! Art is still pretty.