Here's some more of my old series that I'm no longer interested in keeping~
Pandora Hearts #1-4, 6 by Jun Mochizuki
Gakuen Alice #1-3 by Tachibana Higuchi
Dazzle #1 by Minari Endoh
Mugen Spiral: The Complete Two-Volume Series by Mizuho Kusanagi
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Mini Review: After Rejecting the Boss, the End of the World has Come; Cheeky Brat vol. 1; Five Scum Gongs Get Crazy Jealousy For Me
Author: 曙歌
Chapters: 77 chapters + 2 extras
Publication: 2018
Summary from jjwxc:
There is a coal boss's father with a net worth of hundreds of millions, and the rich lady Mei Tiantian rejected the courtship of the poor boy Shen Zhan, and sincerely advised him: I know you are very good, but you should find a girl of the right family, so that you can be happy.
Then, the end of the world came... O((⊙﹏⊙))o Modern society collapsed overnight, animals and plants became the masters of the earth, and human lifestyles and diets were forced to undergo earth-shaking changes.
Some animals and plants even have the attribute of time. When a human kills a strange beast, the countdown to life will start for three days.
If you want to survive, you must always be careful not to step on the ants under your feet, and be an ordinary person who does not kill; or keep killing strange beasts to gain precious survival time, and embark on a path of danger and opportunity.
Only humility and death await the weak, while the strong can even live forever. And Shen Zhan, an outstanding graduate of the physical education department with well-developed limbs, a not simple mind and good looks, has become a big boss at the top of the food chain!
Mei Tiantian: (╯‵ ′)╯︵┻━┻
Shen Zhan: Build the strongest base together and be the best boss?
Mei Tiantian: Alright. o(*￣︶￣*)o
One sentence copywriting : After rejecting the boss, Mei Tiantian became the boss herself.
Small Theater: It is said that Shen Zhan is a loyal dog, but Mei Tiantian doesn't think so. He is obviously a wolf with a big tail, no matter day or night, as long as there is no one, he will hold her in his arms and kiss her!
Mei Tiantian: It's so late, can you calm down for a while, don't bite! Do you think I'm a teething stick, or a scratching board?
Shen-so wronged-Zhan: I didn't bite you, I just wanted...
Mei Tiantian: Shut up!
Shen Zhan: ...
3 STARS - I LIKED IT
MY REVIEW:
There's a lot of nationalism, especially in the beginning and end. Not terrible, but can be off-putting at first.
Author: Mitsubachi Miyuki
Pages: 192
Publication: 2014
Summary from Goodreads:
I, Yuki, became the basketball team manager for one reason—I had a crush on the captain and wanted to be with him, always. But when Kido-senpai suddenly announced he got a girlfriend, where did that leave me? In the clubroom, crying my eyes out…until this cheeky brat of an underclassman showed up. And now that stupid, pretty playboy, Naruse, seems determined to wiggle his way into every corner of my life…
3 STARS - I LIKED IT
MY REVIEW:
I started this series 5 years ago and really enjoyed it, especially the later volumes that came out at the time. Found out that the series was finally completed last year and wanted to start from the beginning and enjoy it all over again now that it's officially licensed in the US.
However, I forgot how much of a stereotypically toxic shojo boy Naruse was in his pursuit in the beginning by basically harassing Yuki to tease her...
The first couple volumes weren't as great as I remembered, but I still enjoyed them. I'm hoping the later volumes will get better as the couple matures through time and experience together.
Author: 木三观
Chapters: 79 chapters
Publication: 2022
Summary from Novel Updates:
System: As long as you complete five scum gong elimination missions, you can retire.
The first is a school bully at the Royal Military Academy. To vent the protagonist Shou’s anger, he will have you disabled.
The second is the “white cut black*” Imperial Academy Taifu. To vent the protagonist Shou’s anger, he will have you drop out of school.
The third is a capitalist who is extremely wealthy and holds the lifeline of the global economy. For the protagonist Shou, he will have your family go bankrupt.
The fourth is a well-known interstellar medical scientist who saves you from water and fire and cures your disabilities. But in fact he accepted you for the protagonist Shou to use as a human experiment.
The fifth is the emperor of the empire, who has the power to overturn the whole world is interested in you and wants to take advantage of you, but after falling in love with the protagonist Shou, he throws you into the cold palace…
Shan Weiyi: Alright, I see, have them come all at once.
System: ?
Shan Weiyi: I want to eliminate five at a time, understand?
System: You may not quite understand the difficulty of the retirement task. In addition to starting as a cannon fodder to eliminate the scum gongs, you also need to deal with the challenge of “the protagonist shou”. They are played by the quick transmigration commissioners holding the script of the protagonist in hand, entering the small world before you, gaining the favorability of the Scum Gong first, and will try their best to prevent you from completing the task. In other words, you not only have to face five scumbag gongs, but also five Mary Sues…
Shan Weiyi: I understand.
System: What do you understand?
Shan Weiyi: I have to fight ten.
* refers to a character who looks innocent and cute on the surface, but is actually a black-bellied boss, decisive and ruthless
3.5 STARS - I LIKED IT
MY REVIEW:
I really liked the world building in this book. Most interstellar books gloss over a lot of technological advancements other than weapons and body modification that obviously impact the plot. However, I really liked how the author used big data to highlight parts of the plot.
Also, Shan Weiyi was ruthless, and I was all for it! Especially loved Tongzi's growth as well. What a cutie.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Books I Want to Read This Month
Went down to my parents' house the other weekend and brought back the rest of my manga, so I'm in the mood to reread some series or start up a new series!
- Yona of the Dawn vol. 1 by Mizuho Kusanagi
- Yona of the Dawn vol. 2 by Mizuho Kusanagi
- Yona of the Dawn vol. 3 by Mizuho Kusanagi
- Demon Slayer vol. 1 by Koyoharu Gotouge
- Demon Slayer vol. 2 by Koyoharu Gotouge
- Demon Slayer vol. 3 by Koyoharu Gotouge
- Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 1 by Fujita
- Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 2 by Fujita
- Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 3 by Fujita
- Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 4 by Fujita
- Oksi by Mari Ahokoivu
- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
- Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Novel vol. 1 by Fujino Omori
- Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Novel vol. 2 by Fujino Omori
- Home Body by Rupi Kaur
Friday, August 2, 2024
July in Retrospect
July went by way too fast! I can't believe half of the year is already over. I feel like the second half of the year flies by because there's so many events happening each month! There's a family birthday back to back until Thanksgiving and Christmas. Now, we also have our elopement and honeymoon to plan for as well.
Too much to do, which is probably why I haven't been in the mood to read much lately. That, and my wrists hurt from holding my phone too much. Pretty sure I have carpal tunnel ;_;
I read:
- The Passerby, He Turned out to Be the World-Ending Boss by Chelal
- Top Tier Seduction Formula by 松子茶
- “You’re Not Even Going to Try This?” by 马户子君
- Father, I don't Want this Marriage Season One by Hong Heesu, Roal, Yuri
- The Younger Brother Next Door is a School Grass by 奎奎因因
I watched:
- The New Gate (2024)
- The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (2024)
- 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (2024)
- I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (2024)
- Godzilla Minus One (2023)
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