4 stars Reliable, dependable college student Momo is always there when others need her but has a tendency to ignore her own needs. When she strikes up a friendship with the alluring PG, she doesn’t expect it to go anywhere. But as the two grow closer, they must confront their separate pasts and how they…
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Illustrated by Alea Marley 3 stars A cute picture book that celebrates friendship, taking your time, and minding your manners. Follow Emilio Sloth on his journey to meet a friend for teatime. Along the way, he greets old friends and makes new ones, always polite and mindful of being on time. Goes through some polite…
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By Rebecca Gyllenhaal and Jessica Yang Illustrated by Bonnie Pang Based on the animated series by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko 5 stars Absolutely hilarious. Follow Aang and his friends’ journey to defeat the Fire Lord from the perspective of Merchant Cai, the cabbage merchant. Cai dreams of selling his cabbages throughout the Earth…
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Translated by Leighann Harvey 5 stars A heartwarming ending to a fantastic series. I have loved watching all the characters grow and learn in each volume. In the final volume, we see Hiroki explore his love of dance and become a bit more confident, Yuri start digging into his lack of interest in romantic relationships,…
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Translated by Jesse Kirkwood Narrated by Hanako Footman 5 stars I had no idea what I was getting into with this one but was pleasantly surprised. This is my new favorite interpretation of cozy mystery. Father and daughter team, Nagare and Koishi, run the Kamogawa Diner, known for serving delicious meals. But the pair also…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars Another eerie and intriguing volume in the series. When we last left Shiva and Teacher, a strange new Outsider had touched Shiva, cursing her; and those within the Inside had seen a girl in the forest and viewed her as a threat. Now the unexpected duo must…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars In a world divined between the Outside and the Inside, a little girl finds herself in the care of one of the Outsiders, a humanoid beast who could curse her with a single touch. Follow their unexpected friendship as they navigate the Outside and the evils it…
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by Irinbi Illustrated by Grrr Translated by Kakao Entertainment 5 stars I absolutely loved this book! Hilarious, entertaining, and gorgeous. Before a woman’s untimely death, she accepts an odd offer for a life insurance package. When she finds herself transmigrated into a time-loop novel, she must figure out how to survive with the help of…
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Translated by Leighann Harvey 5 stars Absolute perfection. This is such a wonderful, wholesome series. This volume focuses on friendships growing apart, stereotypical assumptions and society’s conditions on acceptance, body image, and gender norms. I love how much Tomoko has developed and learned through her interactions with Hiroki as well as her coworkers. We also…
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Translated by Liya Sultanova 5 stars Another adorable collection featuring Neneko and Nekota. Heartwarming slice-of-life comics with plenty of cute sibling antics. From cooking together to helping with a fear of the dark, this book is so sweet. I love Neneko and Nekota so much. As with the first volume, the artwork is so cute….
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