ARC Review: A White Rose in Bloom, Vol. 1 by Asumiko Nakamura

A White Rose in Bloom, Vol. 1 by Asumiko Nakamura My rating: 4 of 5 stars A yuri story about romance between girls from the creator of the modern BL classic Classmates: Dou kyu sei! Ruby is a student at an elite European boarding school. Things are going pretty well for her until she finds …

ARC Review: The Kingdoms of Ruin, Vol. 1 by yoruhashi

The Kingdoms of Ruin, Vol. 1 by yoruhashi My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars For ages, humanity flourished through the power of magic, a gift from witches to aid mankind. But times have changed. The scientific Gear Expansion has made both magic and witches obsolete. In order to liberate humanity from the blight of magic, …

ARC Review: The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent Manga, Vol. 1 by Fujiazuki & Yuka Tachibana

The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Manga, Vol. 1 by Fujiazuki My rating: 4 of 5 stars Unlimited Power and Infinite Mercy Living the workaholic life in her mid-20s, Sei never expected she’d be summoned to another world, let alone obtain the power of a living Saint. And she especially didn’t expect to be totally …

ARC Review: The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Yuka Tachibana

The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Yuka Tachibana My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Sei, a 20-year-old office worker, is whisked away to a whole new world. Unfortunately for Sei, the ritual that summoned her--meant to produce a Saint who would banish the dark magic--brought two people over instead of one. …

Review: I Want to Eat Your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino & Izumi Kirihara

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino My rating: 4 of 5 stars The manga version of the coming-of-age tearjerker that inspired two films! Also known as Let Me Eat Your Pancreas, this deeply moving first-person story is about a high school boy who finds the diary of his classmate—and discovers that she’s …

ARC Review: Our Teachers are Dating! Vol. 1 by Pikachi Ohi

Our Teachers are Dating! Vol. 1 by Pikachi Ohi My rating: 4 of 5 stars A sweet yuri romance between two teachers! Hayama-sensei and Terano-sensei are two women who work at the same school...and just started going out. They're a little shy about their budding relationship, but their co-workers--and even their students--are rooting for them …

ARC Review: I Had That Same Dream Again: The Complete Manga Collection by Yoru Sumino & Izumi Kirihara

I Had That Same Dream Again: The Complete Manga Collection by Yoru Sumino My rating: 5 of 5 stars A layered coming-of-age story from the creative team behind I Want to Eat Your Pancreas--and don't miss the original novel, also available from Seven Seas. An unhappy girl who engages in self-harm, a high schooler ostracized …

ARC Review: I Had That Same Dream Again by Yoru Sumino (Light Novel)

I Had That Same Dream Again by Yoru Sumino My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars A layered coming-of-age story from the author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas and At Night, I Become a Monster. (And don't miss the manga adaptation, also available from Seven Seas.) An unhappy girl who engages in self-harm, a …

ARC Review: My Senpai is Annoying Vol. 1 by Shiro Manta

My Senpai is Annoying Vol. 1 by Shiro Manta My rating: 3 of 5 stars Igarashi Futuba’s new job would be great if her senpai, Takeda Harumi, wasn’t so incredibly annoying! Futuba hates his laugh, she hates how big he is, and she really hates that he treats her like a little kid. Just because …

ARC Review: The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru Vol. 1 by Osamu Tezuka & Satoshi Shiki

The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru Vol. 1 by Osamu Tezuka My rating: 3 of 5 stars A modern remake of Osamu Tezuka’s legendary samurai tale about reclaiming stolen humanity–and don’t miss the stunning 2019 anime! A young swordsman travels alone through war-torn Japan, hunting demons wherever they might hide. His name: Hyakkimaru. Soon he …

ARC Review: At Night, I Become a Monster by Yoru Sumino

At Night, I Become a Monster by Yoru Sumino My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars By day, Adachi is a normal student. By night, he's a terrifying creature of many eyes and many legs who lurks in the darkness. One night, while haunting his own school, he comes across his classmate Yano Satsuki--she's been an …

ARC Review: Love Me for Who I Am, Vol. 1 by Kata Konayama

Love Me for Who I Am, Vol. 1 by Kata Konayama My rating: 4 of 5 stars An LGBT+ manga about finding friendship and common ground at an untraditional maid café! Mogumo is a cute but lonely high school student who just wants a few loving friends. Fellow student Iwaoka Tetsu invites Mogumo to work …

ARC Review: Bloom Into You: Regarding Saeki Sayaka Vol. 1 by Hitoma Iruma & (illustrated by) Nakatani Nio

Bloom Into You (Light Novel): Regarding Saeki Sayaka Vol. 1 by 入間 人間 My rating: 4 of 5 stars A light novel spin-off for the hit yuri manga and anime series Bloom Into You! Saeki Sayaka has always been an old soul—serious and reserved, preferring to focus on her studies rather than make friends. Until, …

ARC Review: Reincarnated as a Sword Vol. 1 by Yuu Tanaka & Tomowo Maruyama

Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 1 by Yuu Tanaka My rating: 3 of 5 stars LIVE BY THE SWORD Fran is a fiery, cat-eared girl whose luck couldn’t be worse–orphaned, consigned to slavery, and finally attacked by monsters. But everything changes when she finds a legendary talking sword. Inside the sword is the soul …

ARC Review: My Father is a Unicorn by Monaka Suzuki

My Father is a Unicorn by Monaka Suzuki My rating: 3 of 5 stars Learning to live with a stepfather can be tough–especially if your new dad is a unicorn! Uno Issei is still in high school when his mother remarries. His mom’s new husband, Masaru, is a nice enough guy, he just happens to …