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The Barbarian's Bride Volume 1 by Kotoba Noriaki

fast-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Nevermind, I hate everything. 

Ugh very mixed feelings. On one hand, really liked the concept. However, the execution left a lot to be desired. I get that this was the first volume and plenty more to go I'm assuming but I just wasn't a fan of the fmc and the direction we were going with her. I guess I came in expecting a strong, admirable shojo/Romance fmc and instead got a shonen fmc that's not much without the mmc. 

Speaking of the mmc. I liked him right until he

shaved and then I was just really disappointed from there. Like I was really wanting a hot dilf with a beard but what we got instead was just a pretty boy hiding behind a beard.

. Not only that, I wasn't a fan of how it seemed like

the fmc had no interest in him and was completely against him right until she saw him without the beard and how *pretty* he was and then decided to soften up right then.

One of the biggest thing this manga has going against it is the fanservice. Like I suppose it's been a while since I've read a manga and forgot about how fanservicey they can be but I had to double check that this wasn't going to be ecchi or something. 

Don't think I'll continue with this unless I get some glowing reviews from people's who's tastes I trust. 

Just found out that he's 18 to her 26. My disappointment knows no bounds. 

Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

I Will Live As An Actor by Gogwang, Kimhaema

5.0

Exposure by Susan Andersen

3.0

This was fine but I just didn't vibe with it and just found it too boring. Not sure if I just wasn't in the mood or what 

Vic and Luna by Ali Hidalgo

fast-paced

3.0

Claiming His Bunny by Anna Svoboda

dark fast-paced

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

4.0

Fun stalker romance

A Very Stalker Christmas by Layla Fae

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

Given to the Ghoul by Desirée M. Niccoli

3.5

My Untrue Love by Cassandra Gannon

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

Typical Cassandra Gannon stuff in the best way. Loved the mutual obsession between our mcs and just how they both though they were the horrible scheming ones and the other innocent. Luke was such a great side character and I adored his adoration of Clem. 

The Witch Queen of Halloween by Kresley Cole

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.75