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102 reviews

Delinquent Daddy and Tender Teacher Vol. 5: Four Leaf Clovers by Tama Mizuki

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 1 by Niyama

funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Very wholesome (until it wasn't wholesome) read about a former police officer reconnecting with someone they had taken under their wing and are now an officer themselves. There wasn't as much build up to them being an item as I had expected, but it was still really sweet and felt natural despite how quick we got to a confession. Very cute.

 

Delinquent Daddy and Tender Teacher Vol. 4: Four-Leaf Clovers by Tama Mizuki

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Delinquent Daddy and Tender Teacher Vol. 3: Four-Leaf Clovers by Tama Mizuki

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Delinquent Daddy and Tender Teacher Vol. 2: Basking in Sunlight by Tama Mizuki

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Delinquent Daddy and Tender Teacher Vol. 1 by Tama Mizuki

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Very wholesome and cutesy story, then escelated ever so quickly. Went through the motions of an 8+ volume series in 1. Was happily reading this innocent story in a barnes and noble and then BOOM NFSFW content within the last 5 pages. Im left in a state of shock. 3.5/5 stars.

Some Mistakes Were Made by Kristin Dwyer

emotional funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is a romance book but i'll be real the family drama was waaaaaaaaaay better. I liked the romance, but if i was gonna fault the book for one thing it's gonna be the second-hand embarrasment I was subjected too in the latter half of the story, and that embarassment was always associated with the romance.

Family-wise I was expecting much but I really enjoyed the found family, blood vs water, and social class themes between Ellis' bio family and the Aubrey's. No lie I found myself being a little teary eyed reading about Ellis trying to fit in between her bio family where her Dad is an addict, her mom comes and goes just to steal their money, and how she feels guilty for living with the Aubrey's because their lives and standing is so different from all of her bio family's to the point where she doesn't feel like she fits in with either. Then there's all the drama with Ellis being sent away to California. I also really liked how Ellis's issues weren't put into a vaccum of 'oh she was hurt or wronged therefore she should be pitied in every situation', she had a right to be angry but she wasn't the only person who was having a hard time and she had to be reminded of that. It was all  gooooooooood.

Plus I loved the brotherly relationship Ellis had with Dixon and Tucker.

I didn't dislike the romance, I liked everything that surronded it and how things around them affected their relationship, but when it was the two of them directly interacting with each other it'd lose me here and there. Lots of second hand embarassment to get through, ESPECIALLY AT THE END. They have all their family and friends over for the moms birthday, and one of the brothers pulls out a poem the male lead made about Ellis and read it out loud. That poem lasted like 3 pages and i have no clue what it said because I skipped it entirely.

Going in I wasn't sure how I felt about the story following two time lines (past/present), but it was actually really good as well. I thought I'd be annoyed waiting to get back to what was currently happening, but the flashbacks really did help build up the family and all of their relationships. At least until the latter half of the story where I started skimming more because I kept getting second hand embarassment.

Overall, thumbs up!

Given, Vol. 9 by Natsuki Kizu

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 As a whole this wasn't that satisfying of an ending to the series as it didn't feel like a conclusion for most of the character. After 8 volumes with this cast I wish the final volume gave more time and weight to their characters and relationships as it was only Mafuyu and maybe Ugetsu who got a proper send off.

However, it was a completely heart wrenching and lovely end for Mafuyu's journey.

I'll miss his story. 

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

adventurous hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a fun fast read, I get why the series got really popular in 2020. I knew what the twist was going in but I was still surprised a little by how it all played out. I actually really enjoed every character in the book, mosto f the time I don't care for the ensemble but everyone was pretty entertaining in their own right. I also liked how there were long term consequences for Mare's choices (RIP Lucas, his death is even sadder because he was truly hurt by Mare and didn't forgive her).

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 7 by Milcha, Whale

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0