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56 reviews

Ginmokusei: The Tailor Shop, Vol. 1 by Mamita

lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

4.0

At 25:00, in Akasaka, Vol. 3 by Hiroko Natsuno

3.75

At 25:00 in Akasaka Vol. 2 by Hiroko Natsuno

3.5

At 25:00, in Akasaka, Vol. 1 by Hiroko Natsuno

lighthearted fast-paced

3.25

actor x actor

they were adorable ! i love their bond and the past and how much they actually mean to each other (as lovers and as artists) !

Shots on Net by J.J. Mulder

lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.25

my first book by jj and i loved it !
mind you, this series and this universe has accompanied me in 2 trips. the amount of times i went to coffee shops in amsterdam just so i could read and advance into the story.. my diet truly only consisted of coffee and cakes. coffees that would turn super cold because i'd stay hours sat and reading. 

anyways.. the book ! it was amazing ! the beginning was funny and cute, the way they started living together. them getting closer was so organic and sweet.. i loved it ! 
god, i see what you've done for other (even fictionnal). i want it to..

Save the Game by J.J. Mulder

emotional reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.25

tw - rape, drugs, aggravated sexual assault, trauma/ptsd
cw - fights

this was heavy.. oh so heavy. but lord does luke help sooth the hurt. his patience, kindness and interest warmed my heart and made me hope for max who deserved justice, to be loved, and cared for.

in jj's books, the characters are in a relationship fast. but i like it. this way we can see them navigate their relationship, their habits and how they are around each other in an established relation. it is good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault

Can't Stay A Night Alone by Matsumoto Yoh

emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

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

3.5

a japanese barman and a us soldier ?
this sound like the kind of things i'd hate tbh. but to be fair, it was good. i really enjoyed this manga and yo matsumoto truly deserved with the story and arts.

It Was Always You by L.A. Witt

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? Yes

2.5

best friends to lovers
one identifies as straight, the other one is openly gay 

the story was short but a lot happened. it was a nice quick read (listened to the audiobook)

ご馳走さまが聞こえない！ by Pokerou

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

incubus' host x host's subordinate

thanks to the incubus they got the fingers out of their asses and put it in the other's. which is what we wanted, and what they needed !

Good Pucking Luck by Riley Hart

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

one night stand turned good luck (puck?) charm !
Hayes is so cute, so sweet..

okay, let me sum it up in a couple of words : 

hot
great
funny
hot
sweet
burning hot

can't wait for the other books in the series !
they deserve their happy ending