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Berserk, Vol. 9 by Kentaro Miura
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
CW: sexual content, rape/assault, violence, war, torture, confinement, blood, gore
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
CW: child death & death in general, blood, chronic illness, grief, mental illness, internalized homophobia, addiction, casual ableism
this book was phenomenal and might be my personal fave. I was sobbing by the end. this is a story about loss, grief, growing up, & finding your family. about a small community of people and the secrets they all keep, share, & how lack of communication can make imaginations run rampant with children & adults alike.
this is not a thriller so much as a suspense but there were still a few reveals that had me going "omg" & needing to know what happened next. it goes from the time Billy went missing to the present & back, hearing from the perspective of everyone on the cul-de-sac itself before the truth finally comes to light and I was hooked.
this one was definitely written for me specifcally, whether Riley sager knows it or not! 😹
this book was phenomenal and might be my personal fave. I was sobbing by the end. this is a story about loss, grief, growing up, & finding your family. about a small community of people and the secrets they all keep, share, & how lack of communication can make imaginations run rampant with children & adults alike.
this is not a thriller so much as a suspense but there were still a few reveals that had me going "omg" & needing to know what happened next. it goes from the time Billy went missing to the present & back, hearing from the perspective of everyone on the cul-de-sac itself before the truth finally comes to light and I was hooked.
this one was definitely written for me specifcally, whether Riley sager knows it or not! 😹
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Mr. Villain's Day Off, Vol. 3 by Yuu Morikawa, Yuu Morikawa
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
it just keeps getting cuter, it's so fun. you learn more about the different rangers in this one!
The Witch's House: The Diary of Ellen Vol. 1 by Yuna Kagesaki, Fummy
fast-paced
2.0
cw: murder, death, blood, gore, violence, animal death, chronic illness
this is based off an older indie horror game and probably shouldve stayed that way. art is relatively nice overall, the story itself isn't a terrible concept, but the execution is lackluster at best. too much tell don't show/exposition and cringey dialog. neither of which is great in a manga format.
probably just play the game or watch some playthroughs on YouTube instead 🤷🏻♀️ it's the same name (without the diary of Ellen subtitle) & made in rpg maker. I'd recommend manlybadasshero's channel or markiplier.
this is based off an older indie horror game and probably shouldve stayed that way. art is relatively nice overall, the story itself isn't a terrible concept, but the execution is lackluster at best. too much tell don't show/exposition and cringey dialog. neither of which is great in a manga format.
probably just play the game or watch some playthroughs on YouTube instead 🤷🏻♀️ it's the same name (without the diary of Ellen subtitle) & made in rpg maker. I'd recommend manlybadasshero's channel or markiplier.
Mr. Villain's Day Off, Vol. 2 by Yuu Morikawa
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
the repetitiveness in parts of the first volume are not present in the second and it honestly makes it flow better from story to story. I love this so much, feels very slice of life.
The High Mountain Court by A.K. Mulford
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
CW: death, war, violence, some body horror, blood, sexual content, abuse, grief, alcohol use, classism, torture
MY HEART 😭 I had a wonderful time with this one. a SLIGHTLY slower burn, found families, action, romance, steaminess. a wonderful start to a series! a couple parts maybe moved a smidge too slowly for me, but overall I very much enjoyed myself and I cried a couple times. Definitely continuing the series!
MY HEART 😭 I had a wonderful time with this one. a SLIGHTLY slower burn, found families, action, romance, steaminess. a wonderful start to a series! a couple parts maybe moved a smidge too slowly for me, but overall I very much enjoyed myself and I cried a couple times. Definitely continuing the series!