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Strike the Zither by Joan He

adventurous challenging tense fast-paced

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

2.75

That Night in the Library by Eva Jurczyk
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

Actually, I had high expectations for this book because the premise seemed promising and intriguing. I admit that this book had a lot of potential. Sadly, I have to say that I DNF-ed (did not finish) the book after reaching 20% because I struggled with the writing style and was confused by the numerous POVs. The POVs changed too quickly, and I felt they were disjointed. I think it might have been better if each POV had been written in more pages. 

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.5

Tomie by Junji Ito

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

Tomie is so scary, she really haunting everyone from the first page. And the way she can dividing herself like an amoeba is gross.. 😝 

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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? No

5.0

Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection by Junji Ito

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.75

I love when Ito makes one character to be the main focus in his manga. Soichi is a strange and creepy little boy, yet he become an interesting character. The arts aren't too creepy/gross like the other Ito's mangas, but I really like this one. 

Venus in the Blind Spot by Junji Ito

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Billions Alone ★★★★☆
The Human Chair (OG. Edogawa Ranpo) ★★★★☆
An Unearthly Love (OG. Edogawa Ranpo) ★★★★☆
Venus in the Blind Spot ★★★☆☆
The Licking Woman ★★★★☆
Master Umezz and Me ★★★☆☆
How Love Came to Professor Kirida ★★★☆☆
The Enigma of Amigara Fault ★★★☆☆
The Sade Tale of the Principal Post ★★☆☆☆
Keepsake ★★★★☆

Black Paradox by Junji Ito

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25