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Sentenced to Be a Hero, Vol. 1 (light Novel): The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 by Rocket Shokai

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

3.75

Someone's Girlfriend Vol. 2 by Nikumaru

emotional funny fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Nudity

Someone's Girlfriend Vol. 1 by Nikumaru

emotional funny fast-paced

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

3.75

I'm the Grim Reaper, Vol. 2 by GRAVEWEAVER

dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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

3.75

My Name Is Zero Vol. 2 by Hana Shinohara

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

3.0

My Name Is Zero Vol.1 by Hana Shinohara

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

3.0

The concept isn’t new but it has potential. Very similar to Sword Art Online and Squid Game.

The biggest negative I experienced reading is the bad pacing and weak-willed MC. The author spends the first half of the volume showcasing how cowardly and situationally unaware the MC is. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Minor nudity

I'm the Grim Reaper, Vol. 1 by GRAVEWEAVER

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Truly enjoyed the concept of defining sin and justifying committing them. It brings readers to reflect on their definition of right and wrong. Recommend to those wanting a change of pace with a dark and mysterious quick read. 

The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 9 by Mine

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Berserk of Gluttony, Vol. 3 by Isshiki Ichika

adventurous funny 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

4.0

Berserk of Gluttony, Vol. 1 by Isshiki Ichika

adventurous funny 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? No

4.0