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Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Vol. 2 by Asuka Konishi

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.0

Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Vol. 6 by Asuka Konishi

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.0

Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Vol. 7 by Asuka Konishi

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.0

Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Vol. 1 by Asuka Konishi

adventurous dark funny 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

4.0

Reincarnated Into a Game As the Hero's Friend: Running the Kingdom Behind the Scenes (Light Novel) Vol. 3 by Yuki Suzuki

adventurous dark funny informative inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Though arguably slower paced compared to Volume 2, Yuki Suzuki gives us relevant and factual information on Werner’s decision making process. I appreciated the informational tidbits. Though I would also argue this is the reason why the pace may have been much slower. I look forward to reading Volume 4 this late spring. 

Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 6 by Hye Young Im

dark funny informative mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Witch and Mercenary, Vol. 2 by Chohokiteki Kaeru

adventurous dark funny informative inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Enjoyed how the author focused more on confrontations with other humans and showing the dark side of society ie prostitution, slavery, kidnapping, murder, etc. Most of all, I continue to enjoy the stoicism,  vast experience and realism of Zig Crane. His strength is due to discipline and planning and his intuition is due to experience and rational thinking. I recommend this series to those looking for a grittier and more mature storyline in a fantasy world. 

Kill the Villainess, Season 1 by Your April, Haegi

dark emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

Witch and Mercenary, Vol. 1 by Chohokiteki Kaeru

adventurous dark funny inspiring reflective 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? No

4.5

I enjoyed the maturity of the characters and of the story. The author emphasized the reality of a mercenary’s life and the cold outlook one comes to have. I appreciated the good pace of the story. It’s straightforward, focusing on our two main characters and their daily lives. 

Reincarnated Into a Game as the Hero's Friend: Running the Kingdom Behind the Scenes (Light Novel) Vol. 2 by Yuki Suzuki

adventurous dark funny informative medium-paced

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

3.75