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This was an action packed, monster filled, and hilarious start for a series. Kafka is an adult who gave up on his dreams of being in the Japanese Defense Force years ago. When a new rookie joins his team for Kaiju cleanup he finds himself fired up again for taking the test. Unfortunately he finds … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 1-3 by Naoya Matsumoto
This volume collects episodes 76-102 of the Webtoon comic. This was another emotional volume. Persephone is still dealing with trauma but we do finally see her start to set boundaries and stand up for herself. She is no longer hiding behind others and I loved watching her put Apollo in his place. Persephone has grown … More Review: Lore Olympus Vol. 4 by Rachel Smythe
In this volume, Gabimaru and the other criminals continue to search for the elixir of life. Along the way they learn the truth about what happened to the humans on this island, what Lord Tensen is, and about Tao, which is the energy that Tensen wields. The world and creatures on this island are fascinating. … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 4-6 by Yuji Kaku
This was a cute story. Peony is stolen from Earth to compete in Space Battle Lunchtime, one of the universe’s hottest reality TV shows. While she is doing well on the show the competition is dangerous and willing to cheat to win. But she is also making new friends. I really enjoyed this and will … More Review: Space Battle Lunchtime series by Natalie Riess
This was a great introduction to this series and characters. Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most notorious ninja assassins. While he is captured, multiple attempts at executing him have failed. The shogun gives him an ultimatum, go to Shinsenkyo and find the elixir of life or die. Gabimaru is an interesting character. He … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 1-3 by Yuji Kaku
Trigger Warnings: sexual trauma, mental abuse, toxic relationships Ugh I adore these two! Hades is trying so hard to take care of Persephone and not fall in love with her! I just loved all the pining and arguments he was having with himself. I love revisiting the beginning of this series because it reminds me of … More Review: Lore Olympus Volumes 2 and 3 by Rachel Smythe
While I didn’t love how this book started, I ended up really enjoying this couple’s story a lot. To start with what I didn’t like, this book starts with Margot, the witch, taking her frustrating day out on Elena, a donut shop worker, because she didn’t have any chocolate donuts. It made me not like … More Review: Doughnuts and Doom by Balazs Lorinczi
This was a fascinating SciFi world with royals using jousting tournaments to marry off their daughters. A lesbian couple is determined to beat the system though and rescue the trapped princesses. I really enjoyed this one. Pan’s story was interesting and I really want to see how her search for Tara goes. Cass and Bee … More Review: Cosmoknights Volumes 1 and 2 by Hannah Templer
This was a wonderful queer graphic novel! We got alien girls who can look human and turn into giant monsters, an introverted gamer girl, a secret underwater alien headquarters, and a wonderful found family. I really enjoyed this one. Gigi is a quiet girl who has been struggling since her brother was killed two years … More Review: Save Yourself! by Bones Leopard
This one picks up the day after the previous book ended. Damian, Raven, Gar, and Max are headed to meet up with Max’s mother in a safe place to make a plan for dealing with Slade and H.I.V.E. As you can tell from the title, this one focuses mainly on Damian. Like the previous books, … More Review: Teen Titans: Robin by Kami Garcia
English graduate Ben Cook has finished college and is now trying to find a job writing. The problem is he has no experience and can’t get hired. When he finds a help wanted sign outside a restaurant, he takes the chance and finds himself loving his time in the kitchen. This was super cute! Ben … More Review: Chef’s Kiss by Jarrett Melendez
Trigger Warnings: References to bullying, eating disorder, self-harm, forced outing, homophobia, denial of bisexuality This is Chapter 4 from the webcomic. I love this series! Like the previous books, I couldn’t put this one down once I started reading it. Nick and Charlie are finally officially dating!! They are headed to Paris for an end … More Review: Heartstopper Vol. 3 by Alice Oseman
Red-Haired Ash Reads 