thebookworm_queen's reviews
230 reviews

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 11 by Kamome Shirahama

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective 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

5.0

Absolutely one of my favorite volumes. Agotts growth is amazing. I got teary eyed when she went to support Coco! 😭

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 10 by Kamome Shirahama

4.0

Woah that ending was scary 😳

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 9 by Kamome Shirahama

adventurous dark funny hopeful sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

The magic of the festival, the character development of both Coco and Luluci, plus s new villain, plus the debate of how and who can use magic just an epic flow that I am impressed is managed so. Very excited for all of the developments and the pacing. The art also continues to inspire me.

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 8 by Kamome Shirahama

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

That ending tho... 😳

Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

I liked it but the world building couldve been better. I had trouble understanding all of the names and where and how and what was happening. It shouldve been a longer book or stretched out into a trilogy. At this point I don't see myself reaching for book 2 unfortunately, I was expecting more action and magic but there was a lot of talking. Imagery during the fight scenes were pretty good, like the finale and the actual games but outside of that I was bored and confused.

[Oshi No Ko], Vol. 8 by Aka Akasaka

5.0

There was more mystery in this one. Super excited! 

Noodle & Bao by Shaina Lu

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

Super cute, great pacing, with a powerful message.

The Boy Lost in the Maze by Joseph Coelho

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective 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? No

4.0

Otaku Vampire's Love Bite, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

When We Were Infinite by Kelly Loy Gilbert

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Suicide attempt

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt