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A Doll's House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
A Doll’s House fanfic. Would have rather read fanfic for that play on AO3 than this.
Nana, Vol. 1 by Ai Yazawa
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Officially a Nana(s) fan now and forever
Liselotte & Witch's Forest, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Takaya
funny
mysterious
3.0
Cute! Has Takaya’s flair she had with Fruits Basket of light and funny on top of something darker. The world-building here doesn’t seem as strong from the get-go, but I’m definitely down to read more.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Volume 2 by Jinushi
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really like this series so far. Mundane acts of life punctuated by meaning. My only qualm is the AGE GAP 😭😭😭
Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
DNFing for now. The prose is so lovely, but it’s like pulling teeth to get through this sequel. I hope to return to it later.
Italian Folk Magic: Rue's Kitchen Witchery by Mary-Grace Fahrun
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
Started this but I'm thinking it's not the right time for me to finish it. I hope to come back to it, as I enjoy the process of connecting to my Italian heritage more properly :)