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Carciphona Volume 6 by Shilin Huang

adventurous 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? It's complicated

3.0

Carciphona Volume 5 by Shilin Huang

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

3.0

Carciphona Volume 4 by Shilin Huang

adventurous 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

3.0

Stupid Cup (蠢杯子) by 瞳师

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.25

This author has a very interesting imagination, which is what made this extremely brief story a little enjoyable. 

This Princess Punishes Your Nine Generations by Feng Qiwu

challenging fast-paced

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

1.0

This Princess Punishes Your Nine Generations was one of the most challenging stories I've read lately (maybe ever). Despite making an honest effort to understand, I had little idea what was happening in most of the narrative. I read the first two chapters each three times and the third chapter twice before ultimately deciding to abandon the re-reading. It might be unfair to rate this web novel since I couldn't quite grasp the plot, and I'm also not sure what caused me to struggle. The themes of transmigration, hidden identities, and palace politics crammed into a brief story may have been too overwhelming. The translation style, specific terminology, and historical references could have affected my confusion. Ultimately, I rated the story as a reminder to my future self. 

The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't A Guy At All Vol. 2 by Sumiko Arai

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

I didn't enjoy this volume as much as the first one. The art was equally enjoyable! However, the storyline felt disconnected, and the characters' immaturity was more prominent.

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't A Guy At All by Sumiko Arai

lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.5

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't A Guy At All's unique neon green, deep black, and soft white colors created a visually stunning backdrop for this cutesy manga. 

I enjoyed how the narrative developed a bond between the two lead characters thanks to their shared love of music. Although the characters are young, which doesn't usually resonate with me, the cuteness of the storyline kept me engaged. 

Thank you to the fans who translated this manga, allowing me to enjoy the story!

Carciphona Volume 3 by Shilin Huang

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.25

Carciphona Volume 2 by Shilin Huang

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.5

Carciphona Volume 1 by Shilin Huang

adventurous challenging fast-paced

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

3.5

If you enjoy high-fantasy manga, consider reading Carciphona. 

I dove into Carciphona after becoming enamored with the characters from its alternate universe series, Amongst Us. Carciphona is incredibly different! It’s overflowing with action that honestly surprised me. Since this was my first time reading action manga, I sometimes struggled to keep up with the developments and interpret the art. However, I believe this lead to my excitement to continue the series so I could learn more about the vast world, the complex magic system, and the unique characters.