The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Cute Synopsis: With everything at the Royal Institute of Healing settled, Zenos, Lily and Carmilla return to their routine at the clinic in the ruined city. As Zenos reminisces about his mentor and his past, the three demi-human leaders announce the slums’ first-ever night…
Finding Avalon: The Quest of a Chaosbringer Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, School Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Villain, Weak lead, Dungeons, Video Games, Game Elements, Romantic Subplot Synopsis: The Battle of the Classes draws near, and students must compete inside the dungeon for a weeklong exam to prove their superiority. Rising above their past defeats at the hands of the elitist bullies…
Goodbye, Overtime! This Reincarnated Villainess Is Living for Her New Big Brother Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life, Isekai, Villainess Sub-Tags: Otome, Game Elements, Politics Synopsis: Yukimura Rina is an overworked twenty-something systems engineer who’s dangerously close to her breaking point. Her only comfort is an otome game with a charming side character, the brother of the villainess, who soothes her weary heart. She gets so…
A Surprisingly Happy Engagement for the Slime Duke and the Fallen Noble Lady Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life Sub-Tags: Cute, Heartwarming Synopsis: After her sister’s engagement to the crown prince is broken off suddenly, tragedy strikes, and Lady Francette and her family lose all of their wealth and status. Left with nothing but her name and determination, Francette moves to the slums and ekes out a…
The Gods Themselves Review
Synopsis: In the year 2100, the invention of the Electron Pump – an apparently inexhaustible supply of free energy – has enabled humanity to devote its time and energies to more than the struggle for survival, finally breaking free of the Earth. But the Electron Pump works by exchanging materials with a parallel universe, and…
Butareba – The Story of a Man Turned Into a Pig Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Mystery, Tragedy, Isekai Sub-Tags: Dark Fantasy, Perverted Protagonist, Weak Protagonist, Cute Synopsis: Cutie-pie Jess has regained her previously sealed memories, and oh my, she seems to be a little—no, very smitten with Mister Pig! Of course, there’s always the chance it’s just his social debuff as an otaku leading…
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Family, Heartwarming Synopsis: It’s summer on the grassy plains. With war behind him, Dias has his hands full with everything daily life can throw at him. There’s the new but strangely familiar merchant, the dogkin refusing to spend their hard earned coin,…
Rendezvous with Rama Review
Synopsis: Rama is a vast alien spacecraft that enters the Solar System. A perfect cylinder some fifty kilometres long, spinning rapidly, racing through space, Rama is a technological marvel, a mysterious and deeply enigmatic alien artefact. It is Mankind’s first visitor from the stars and must be investigated … (S.F. Masterworks) First Encounters of a…
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: Strong Lead, OP, Gods, Slapstick Synopsis: Makoto Misumi was an average, everyday high schooler, who found himself shipped off to another world at his parents’ whims. Upon arrival, however, he’s insulted by the Goddess for being too ugly and thrown into a desolate wasteland. He frantically…
A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Shoujo Sub-Tags: Strong Lead, Business, Conspiracies Synopsis: When Respect Transforms into Love! Using her courage and business savvy as weapons, Bertine earns more for the Federation than the reparations owed in her role discovering and marketing the country’s specialty products. The scarlet fabric, fruit jams and marmalades, spices, boats, and even…
Peddler in Another World: I Can Go Back to My World Whenever I Want Vol. 7 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Harem, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Weak Lead, Episodic, Cute, Business Synopsis: Shiro’s first venture into a dungeon—albeit accompanied by the majority of the adventurers attached to the Fairy’s Blessing guild—turned out to be a resounding success. With the grimoire written by Nathew (the Father of Alchemy himself) in hand, he…
A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Shoujo Sub-Tags: Strong Lead, Business, Conspiracies Synopsis: “We demanded reparations, not a bride.” Pressed into marrying a general of the enemy nation, she would find only her future husband’s rejection and a cold reception in her new homeland… As the daughter of a powerful marquess in a small, prosperous nation, Bertine…
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Spirits Synopsis: What’s a guy to do when his life suddenly changes while innocently enjoying a nice, cold drink after work? And I mean really changes. This middle-aged commoner now finds himself in the body of Liam Hamilton, the young son of a…
After-School Dungeon Diver: Level Grinding in Another World Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: Dungeons, Cowardly Protagonist, OP, Episodic Synopsis: Why not unwind in another world once in a while? High schooler Kudo Akira happens upon the ability to travel between Japan and the fantastical world of Do-Melta. Not bound by any dire mission or duty, he leisurely enjoys exploring his…
The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Tragedy, Villainess, Isekai Sub-Tags: Revenge, Politics, Conspiracies, Ruthless Protagonist Synopsis: A woman reborn, Crown Princess Luxeria is derided as a doll, beautiful and docile. But that’s merely the mask she wears. Powerful magic courses through her veins—magic that can corrupt hearts, erase memories, and pluck one’s innermost thoughts from the air.…
Goodreads Review #4
Revolutionary Reprise of the Blue Rose Princess Vol.3 by Roku Kaname My rating: 5 of 5 stars Topping off the trilogy, the climax of the Revolutionary Reprise saga proves the old saying – saving the best for last. Reaching the point of the start of the revolution on her original timeline, the third volume finds…
Goodreads Review #3
The Crown of Rutile Quartz: Volume 1 by Surume Enoki My rating: 5 of 5 stars With all the different light novel titles that are being published in the West today, it is inevitable that some series fall through the cracks and don’t get the attention they deserve. The Crown of Rutile Quartz is one…
Goodreads Review #2
Heavenly Swords of the Twin Stars: Volume 1 by Riku Nanano My rating: 2 of 5 stars Having read Riku Nanano’s previous work, Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter, I was excited to give this series a try. Not to give any misconceptions about this series, Heavenly Swords of the Twin Stars is almost a…
Goodreads Review #1
For the sake of audience and archives, take a look at the reviews I’m publishing on Goodreads. You can follow my profile here: FaclessOneLN Reincarnated Into a Game as the Hero’s Friend: Running the Kingdom Behind the Scenes (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Yuki Suzuki My rating: 3 of 5 stars Written by Yuki Suzuki,…
Reincarnated Into a Game as the Hero’s Friend: Running the Kingdom Behind the Scenes Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Fantasy, Drama, School Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Game Elements, Video Games, Romantic Subplot, Strategy Synopsis: Someday, the hero Mazel will battle the Demon Lord with the fate of the realm at stake. But until that day…he better be carrying plenty of potions! While the hero is off saving the kingdom, it’s up to Lord…
Revolutionary Reprise of the Blue Rose Princess Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Drama, Romance, Tragedy, Villainess Sub-Tags: Reincarnation, Politics, Conspiracies Synopsis: The Romantic Finale For The Blue Rose Princess & Her Adviser! After the eventful visit to Erdal, Princess Alicia finally confesses her feelings to Clovis. The two savor a short-lived period of bliss—but memories from Alicia’s previous life suddenly plague her, etching the fear…
Even Dogs Go to Other Worlds: Life in Another World with My Beloved Hound Vol. 4 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Cute, Heartwarming, Medicine, Pets Synopsis: A Slow Life Where There’s Always Someone To Welcome You Home! Together, Takumi and Leo were successful in warding off the Orc attack on the village of Lange. A fake merchant they find there finally tells them what they need…
Magical Explorer Vol. 6 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Ecchi, School Life, Martial Arts, Isekai Sub-Tags: Video Games, Game Elements, Eroge, OP, Strong Lead, Dungeons Synopsis: Anything but Heavenly! In the depths of a dungeon, Iori finds evidence of the Book of Raziel, a legendary tome that could destroy the world if it falls into the wrong…
If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life, School Life, Villainess, Shoujo Sub-Tags: Spirits, Cute, Personal Growth, Weak to Strong Synopsis: The Smallest Spark Can Grow into a Fire When Prince Joseph broke off his engagement to Brigitte, her life was shattered—but meeting Yuri helped her start putting it together again. The two may have started…
My Magical Career at Court: Living the Dream After My Nightmare Boss Fired Me from the Mages’ Guild! Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life Sub-Tags: Strong Lead, OP, Tsundere, Bickering Couple, Banishment Synopsis: Noelle may be a commoner from the middle of nowhere, but she’s a rising star in her dream workplace—the Royal Court Magicians’ Division! It seems like a world away from her horrible old job at the Mages’ Guild,…
Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers Vol. 11 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: Weak to Strong, Video Games, Game Elements, Strong Lead, Gods Synopsis: A thousand years in the past, Makoto Takatsuki has successfully recruited the legendary hero party, and they’re finally ready to take on Demon Lord Bifrons. At least, that was the plan. But then the demon…
The Otome Heroine’s Fight for Survival Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Tragedy, Isekai Sub-Tags: Strong Lead, Ruthless Protagonist, Game Elements, Dark Fantasy Synopsis: Orphaned by a monster attack on her village, young Alicia spends three horrid years in an orphanage before finally running away. When she flees, however, Alicia has a violent encounter with an older woman hell-bent on killing her.…
The Water Magician Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Dungeons, Romantic Subplot, Comedic Undertone Synopsis: Ryo is delighted to be reincarnated into the fantastical world of Phi, where he thinks he’ll get to live a quiet life learning to use his newfound water magic. Going with the flow here, however, means something very different. Ryo…
Finding Avalon: The Quest of a Chaosbringer Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, School Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Villain, Weak Lead, Dungeons, Video Games, Game Elements, Romantic Subplot Synopsis: Betrayed and left for dead by members of the Soleil Clan, Piggy and his sister must fight against an overwhelming monster. Although they come out victorious, the battle leaves Piggy a shell of his…
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Game Elements, Banishment Synopsis: Deemed a “good-for-nothing” for his low level and lack of a god-given Gift, Allen is stripped of his noble status and banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt. But Allen has a secret: he was a great hero in a previous…
Butareba – The Story of a Man Turned Into a Pig Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Mystery, Tragedy, Isekai Sub-Tags: Dark Fantasy, Perverted Protagonist, Weak Protagonist, Cute Synopsis: With the help of newfound comrades, our otaku protagonist makes a valiant return to the fantasy world of Mesteria—as a pig, of course! However, his most precious heroine, Jess, is missing. But that doesn’t matter because he…
The Fruit of Evolution Vol. 8 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, School Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Slapstick, Dungeons Synopsis: In the royal city of Teruber, a historic meeting was held between King Lanze of the Kingdom of Wimburg and Rutia, the daughter of the Demon King. This meeting, intended to bridge the divide between demons and humans,…
The Dark Guildmaster’s Smile Would Fit Best Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Harem, Mystery, Isekai, Seinen Sub-Tags: Yandere, Conspiracies, Strong Lead Synopsis: In a world of swords and magic, evil crime syndicates known as Dark Guilds terrorize the Kingdom of Efan. The most secretive and feared of them all is the Messianic Legion, Yerkchira—but its guildmaster is an ordinary, normal, harmless little…
Fake Saint of the Year: You Wanted the Perfect Saint? Too Bad! Vol. 4 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, School Life, Villainess, Isekai Sub-Tags: Otome, Game Elements, Misunderstandings, Romantic Subplot Synopsis: Ellize gave her life to save Verner’s and rid the world of the witch for good—or so she thought! Unfortunately, while the poor people of the royal capital are grieving the loss of their beloved (fake) saint, the…
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Family, Heartwarming Synopsis: Life just keeps getting busier for Dias as he makes the best of his homestead out on the grassy plains. Realizing he needs a stable source of food for his people, he tries his hand at farming but quickly…
The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Cute Synopsis: Exhausted after dealing with the golem incident, Zenos decides to get some well-deserved rest and travels to a hot springs resort. His ability to actually rest, however, is greatly impaired when his collection of problem patients follow him there. Coincidentally, Umin, a…
Classic Who Reviews: The 7th Doctor
Having recently finished marathoning through Classic Who on iPlayer, I’ve decided to do a series of posts giving short reviews on each story, starting with the 7th Doctor. Season 24 Time and the Rani A story deserving of its reputation. Time and the Rani epitomises every issue that crops up in eighties Who at one…
I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life Sub-Tags: Cute, Heartwarming, Personal Growth, Family Synopsis: Ever since the misanthropic Dark Overlord Allen rescued runaway Charlotte, his secluded mansion has grown more and more lively. One day, he is shocked to discover by chance that it’s Charlotte’s birthday tomorrow. Everyone else brings her gifts, but he…
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord Vol. 4 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life, Villainess, Isekai Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, Strong Lead, OP, Otome Synopsis: After defeating the god of evil, Yumiella has finally surpassed the level cap of 99. While this achievement ought to be a joyous occasion for a power-obsessed gamer like her, she can’t seem to focus on it with…
The Oblivious Saint Can’t Contain Her Power: Forget My Sister! Turns Out I Was the Real Saint All Along! Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Romance Sub-Tags: Personal Growth, Politics, Family Synopsis: Lady Carolina, the overlooked daughter of a powerful duke, has always believed herself to be the black sheep amid her illustrious kin. Her father is the distinguished prime minister; her elder sister, a prodigious mage destined to become their nation’s next Saint. In comparison,…
Peddler in Another World: I Can Go Back to My World Whenever I Want! Vol. 6 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Harem, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Weak Lead, Episodic, Cute, Business Synopsis: On his return from the royal capital, Shiro learns that all is not well in Ninoritch. An encounter with the spirit of a loved one in the depths of some ruins has caused disquiet to spread among the adventurers…
The Top 10 Light Novels of 2023
Following on from the celebration of all things that continued throughout 2023, with the second and final blogpost, I’ll be looking back at all my favourite new light novel series that were released throughout the year. 10) If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love With the light novel market quickly becoming saturated…
Top 3 Volumes of Ongoing Light Novel Series, 2023.
Hello fellow light novel enthusiasts! Endeavouring to make these lists a continued annual occurrence, it’s once again time to celebrate all 2023 had to offer. Over a series of two blogposts, I’ll be looking at the new and the continuing, sorting through the generic to show you the truly special. To start off this celebration,…
Fake It to Break It! I Faked Amnesia to Break Off My Engagement and Now He’s All Lovey-Dovey?! Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, School Life, Josei Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, Second Chances, Cute Synopsis: After Viola faked amnesia and Phillip tried to trick her into a romance, they’re finally in a real relationship. Now, in order to become a suitable duchess once they marry, Viola must learn to fight her discomfort of socializing…
The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Audacity Review
Synopses: The Devouring by Lisa McMullin (1 part)Lady Audacity Montague – strong-minded and unconventional – has been gazing at the stars. But unfortunately for her – and everybody she knows – they’ve been staring back. She’s made inadvertent, intergalactic eye contact with a malevolence known as The Devouring. Now it wants to consume her. But Audacity…
Something to Look Forward to in 2024
2023 has been a busy year for fans of light novels. With more series than ever being licensed and in more genres than ever before, sometimes it can be difficult to keep track of all the different series being released, especially the ones earmarked for the future. Bearing that in mind, and whilst I take…
The Ephemeral Scenes of Setsuna’s Journey Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Isekai Sub-Tags: Heartwarming, OP, Strong Lead, Weak to Strong Synopsis: Every Family is Unique Setsuna continues his journey with his apprentice Alto in tow. Along the way, Alto experiences a host of new feelings toward Setsuna—from doubt to envy to love—as their teacher-pupil relationship evolves. But the pair’s bond is…
Disciple of the Lich Vol. 6 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, OP, Tsundere, Gods Synopsis: HIGH FIVE WITH THE UNSEEN HAND Grede’s dirty dealings in Ploroque City are taken care of thanks to Kanata and his crew. It turns out everything was orchestrated by the Unseen Hand of the Gods and their leader, King Veranta, the…
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Banishment, Business, Strong Lead, Strategy Synopsis: Van, fourth son of a marquis, is just a toddler when he realizes he’s been reincarnated. Thanks to his literal lifetime of knowledge, he’s raised as a child prodigy—until his production magic manifests, and it’s the last thing his…
Now I’m a Demon Lord! Happily Ever After with Monster Girls in My Dungeon Vol. 7 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Cute, Heartwarming, Dungeons, OP, Game Elements Synopsis: This time around, a plot to ruin Nell gets in the way of Yuki’s ideal life! Yuki’s exciting second life as a demon lord in another world continues. He and Nell arrive safely at Alisia’s royal…
The Fruit of Evolution Vol. 7 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai, School Life Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Slapstick, Dungeons Synopsis: In the midst of the academy’s intra-school magic competition, the sinister Demon Cult finally showed its true colors. Seiichi, using his unparalleled cheat abilities, managed to neutralize the enemies. However, in their final act of defiance, a spell…
I Only Have Six Months to Live, So I’m Gonna Break the Curse with Light Magic or Die Trying Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Harem, Slice of Life, School Life Sub-Tags: Heartwarming, Spirits, Strong Lead Synopsis: My academy life continues, but I hate the unfair caste system that causes discrimination in the school. I know I can’t change it all by myself, but I can’t just stand back and let this inequality continue. Meanwhile, I…
My Quiet Blacksmith Life in Another World Vol. 8 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Family Synopsis: After Marius’s wedding, the Forge Eizo family returns to a life of normalcy. The season has turned, and with a sweltering summer on the horizon, Eizo decides it’s time to construct a water well near the cabin. However,…
My Magical Career at Court: Living the Dream After My Nightmare Boss Fired Me from the Mages’ Guild! Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life Sub-Tags: Strong Lead, OP, Tsundere, Bickering Couple, Banishment Synopsis: Noelle is living the dream! Not so long ago, she had nowhere to turn after losing her awful job at the exploitative Mages’ Guild. But one day, she had a lucky run-in with her old friend Luke, an…
Young Lady Albert is Courting Disaster Vol. 4 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life, Villainess, Shoujo, Isekai Sub-Tags: Otome, Game Elements, Misunderstandings Synopsis: Another school year begins! This time, Mary’s friends from Elysiana College join her at Karelia Academy for an exchange program. With crybaby Parfette, icy Carina, and ambitious hunter Margaret thrown into the mix, Mary’s life becomes all the more boisterous.…
Finding Avalon: The Quest of a Chaosbringer Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, School Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Villain, Weak Lead, Dungeons, Video Games, Game Elements, Romantic Subplot Synopsis: When a hardcore gamer downloads an update that transports him into his favorite game, Dungeon Explorer Chronicles, he expects a life of pretty girls and epic fights. He starts as a student at Adventurers’…
Fake Saint of the Year: You Wanted the Perfect Saint? Too Bad! Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, School Life, Villainess, Isekai Sub-Tags: Otome, Game Elements, Misunderstandings, Romantic Subplot Synopsis: With the royals off his back, Fudou Niito is finally free to focus on his main goal: getting rid of the witch to make sure his favorite waifu and the rest of the cast of Kuon no Sanka…
I Guess This Dragon Who Lost Her Egg to Disaster is My Mom Now Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Shounen Sub-Tags: Gender Bender, Heartwarming, Second Chances Synopsis: The Way Of The Dragon Is The Way To Become Strong! XXXX, a man used and abused for general tasks by his adventuring party, finds himself on the verge of death in dragon territory in the Kugus Mountains after a party member…
Blog Update (20th November, 2023)
Hello readers, here’s just a quick update to explain the current direction of the blog and its direction for the future. Firstly, it’s been a while since I last made an update on what’s to come. In future, I’ll try to open the communication channels so there’s more interaction between myself and you, the blog…
The Crown of Rutile Quartz Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Fantasy, Drama, Romance Sub-Tags: War, Strategy, Strong Lead Synopsis: Slaine is a humble, provincial commoner in the small Kingdom of Hasenvalia… Or so he thinks until the day the entire royal family is wiped out in a palace fire and Slaine comes to learn he’s really the king’s illegitimate son. It now falls…
Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers Vol. 10 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: Weak to Strong, Video Games, Game Elements, Strong Lead, Gods Synopsis: Makoto Takatsuki has journeyed a thousand years into the past at the behest of Goddess Althena. His mission? Save the world from the Great Demon Lord’s diabolical plan to manipulate history. In order to stand…
You Were Experienced, I Was Not: Our Dating Story Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Slice of Life, School Life Sub-Tags: Gyaru, Cute, Heartwarming Synopsis: Kashima Ryuto is a gloomy high-schooler who quietly spends his days watching his crush, the beautiful Shirakawa Runa, from afar. She rules the school and has had no shortage of boyfriends. Although Ryuto is fully convinced she’d never accept him, fate…
Butareba – The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Mystery, Tragedy, Isekai Sub-Tags: Dark Fantasy, Perverted Protagonist, Weak, Cute Synopsis: A run-of-the-mill otaku collapses from stomach pain after tasting raw pig liver and wakes up in a whole new world—as a pig, of all things! He’s helplessly trapped in his pen until Jess, a girl who can read…
The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Cute Synopsis: Life hasn’t been kind to Zenos. He was born in the slums, and his dirt-poor background has denied him almost every opportunity. After an encounter with a healer, he throws himself into studying to become one and finally catches a break when…
You Like Me, Not My Daughter?! Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Slice of Life Sub-Tags: Age-Gap, Misunderstandings Synopsis: Despite several twists and turns, Ayako and Takumi finally managed to have a successful first date. It’s looking like Ayako will be able to come to terms with Takumi’s feelings at her own pace…or so she thinks until her daughter suddenly lays down the…
Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time: No One Told Me There Would Be Monsters! Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Cute, Heartwarming, Dungeons, Family Synopsis: After suddenly being transported to another world in the body of a young girl, Sara gets taken in by a Hunter named Nelly. The two of them live a peaceful(?) life until the day Nelly vanishes, leaving Sara…
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Family, Heartwarming Synopsis: Dias finally returns home after decades of war. He’s hailed a hero and promptly rewarded with his own domain…which turns out to be little more than empty plains. Population: zero. Dias, who has only ever known battle, finds himself…
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life, Villainess, Isekai Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, Strong Lead, OP, Otome Synopsis: Things have calmed down since Duke Hillrose’s coup d’état, and now Yumiella can return to focusing on Dolkness County. Lady Eleanora has even moved into the Dolkness estate, making every day a little livelier as the county continues…
Fake It to Break It! I Faked Amnesia to Break Off My Engagement and Now He’s All Lovey-Dovey Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, School Life, Josei Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, Second Chances, Cute Synopsis: Viola wants nothing more than to break off her dull arranged engagement with Phillip. He’s the son of a duke, and Viola is thoroughly convinced she’s an unfitting future wife for a man of his station. Worst of all,…
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Harem Sub-Tags: Romantic Subplot, Old Man, OP Synopsis: Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man,” is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he…
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance Sub-Tags: Dungeons, Strong Lead, OP Synopsis: Take a Hammer to Overwork! Alina Clover signed up to be a receptionist for the Adventurers Guildthinking it would be her ticket to the good life—stable pay, regular hours, and safe workplace conditions. Unfortunately, her dream gig turns into a nightmare of endless…
A Royal Rebound: Forget My Ex-Fiancé, I’m Being Pampered by the Prince! Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Slice of Life, School Life Sub-Tags: Otome, Character Growth Synopsis: Amelia is back at the academy for her final year, and she has much to look forward to: her good friend Marie’s wedding to Third Prince Julius, the birth of the crown prince and princess’s child, and, after her graduation, her…
If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life, School Life, Villainess, Shoujo Sub-Tags: Spirits, Cute, Personal Growth, Weak to Strong Synopsis: Sometimes Fire and Ice are Perfect for Each Other. Brigitte Meidell belongs to a noble family, which means high expectations were placed upon her spirit contract. However, her bonded spirit turned out to be a…
Jeanette the Genius: Defying My Evil Stepmother by Starting a Business with My Ride-or-Die Fiancé Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, Shoujo Sub-Tags: Business, Revenge, Banishment Synopsis: When Jeanette’s father suddenly goes missing, her evil stepmother seizes the opportunity to cast her out of the house! Now she’s left with no family, no belongings, and nowhere to live. But Jeanette the eternal optimist firmly believes in one thing: “Every…
I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life Sub-Tags: Cute, Heartwarming, Personal Growth Synopsis: The wizard Allen’s naughty lessons take a new turn when he begins to realize his true feelings for Charlotte—feelings that he knows he should keep locked away but threaten to burst out any minute. With a zany elf novelist, a rebellious…
The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to be My Childhood Friend Vol. 4 Review
Tags: Comedy, Romance, Harem, Slice of Life, School Life Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, Introverts, Childhood Friends, Idols Synopsis: Only One Can Win! Finally, the screenplay is complete, and Ryou Takamori and the crew can start filming their short movie! After borrowing equipment from Ai Himejima’s agency, they head to a faraway beach to shoot one of their…
Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke Vol. 4 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life, School Life, Shoujo Sub-Tags: Video Games, Banishment, Strong Lead, Second Chances Synopsis: A new installment in the Eternal Love dating sim series promises plenty of surprises and new princely suitors for its protagonist, Claire Martino…but what if she’s perfectly happy with her current love? Prince Gilbert of Lupty…
Peddler in Another World: I Can Go Back to My World Whenever I Want! Vol. 5 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Harem, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Weak Lead, Episodic, Cute, Business Synopsis: After rescuing Aina from the clutches of her kidnappers and successfully reuniting Suama with her dragon mom, Shiro is more than ready for things to calm down a bit and for his life in the other world to finally…
The Fruit of Evolution Vol. 6 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Slapstick, Dungeons Synopsis: Seiichi has finally begun his full-fledged teaching life at the magic academy. However, the F class he is in charge of consists solely of students with quirks and multiple issues. Above all, they are burdened with the handicap of being…
The Invincible Little Lady Vol. 4 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Slice of Life, School Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Cute, Heartwarming, Otome, OP, Misunderstandings Synopsis: Mary discovers a secret room built under the Academy. When she and Prince Reifus go to investigate it, they discover a box containing a circlet. At the behest of a mysterious voice, Reifus puts it on, causing him…
Now I’m a Demon Lord! Happily Ever After with Monster Girls in My Dungeon Vol. 6 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: Cute, Heartwarming, Dungeons, OP, Game Elements Synopsis: Yet again, trouble finds Yuki and disrupts his idyllic life! Yuki’s boisterous new life as a demon lord in a fantasy world continues. One day, while he and his pets are hunting monsters to refill the…
Death’s Daughter and the Ebony Blade Vol. 6 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance Sub-Tags: War, Strategy, Moe, Cute, OP, Strong Lead Synopsis: Olivia and Felix finally meet on the same battlefield! After successfully mounting a daring plan, the Second Allied Legion of Fernest and Mekia now marches on the imperial capital of Olsted. If they take the city and the emperor, they…
Liar, Liar, Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, School Life Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, Game Elements, Traditional Games, Tsundere Synopsis: From Worst to Best in Less Than A Day! On the massive island called the Academy, students compete in star-hunting Games to advance their ranks. And among the many competitors, none is better than Sarasa Saionji, the Seven Star Empress.…
Revolutionary Reprise of the Blue Rose Princess Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Drama, Romance, Tragedy, Villainess Sub-Tags: Reincarnation, Politics, Conspiracies Synopsis: The Gears Of Fate Are Turning Fast! After deciding to become her kingdom’s ruler, Alicia takes on her first challenge to establish a wide-area trading company together with her adviser, Clovis. This venture leads them to discover dark connections between the nobles opposing their…
Young Lady Albert is Courting Disaster Vol. 3 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life, Villainess, Shoujo, Isekai Sub-Tags: Otome, Game Elements, Misunderstandings Synopsis: Mary and Adi may have tied the knot, but the hijinks aren’t stopping anytime soon in this collection of short stories! Watch as Mary’s world is freed from the shackles of the otome game series, and find out what everyone…
Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time: No One Told Me There Would Be Monsters! Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Cute, Heartwarming, Dungeons, Family Synopsis: One night, Sara dreamed of a goddess—or something like it—who granted her a new life. She awoke in the body of a child and was greeted with wyverns, wolves, and all other sorts of monsters the very moment…
An Introvert’s Hookup Hiccups Vol. 4 Review
Tags: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, School Life Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, Gyaru, Introverts, Cute, Heartwarming Synopsis: Yoshin and Nanami are about to mark their one-month anniversary of dating: the day they are due to break up. As the end of their relationship nears, they plan their final dates—to the amusement park and the zoo! Yoshin prepares…
You Like Me, Not My Daughter?! Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Seinen Sub-Tags: Age-Gap, Misunderstandings Synopsis: It was a bumpy road getting here, but things have finally settled down for Ayako and Takumi, who have decided to take it slow and avoid making any dramatic changes to their relationship. At least, that was what Ayako thought they had decided.…
My Magical Career at Court: Living the Dream After My Nightmare Boss Fired Me from the Mages’ Guild! Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life Sub-Tags: Strong Lead, OP, Tsundere, Bickering Couple, Banishment Synopsis: Magic is everything to Noelle. She loves it so much that she puts up with her horrible job at the Mages’ Guild to practice it. The hours are long, the pay is rock-bottom, and the boss is a…
Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers Vol. 9 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: Weak to Strong, Video Games, Game Elements, Strong Lead, Gods Synopsis: Demon lord Zagan has been defeated! Long live the alliance! After fighting alongside the Hero of Light to drive back the demon army, Makoto Takatsuki finds himself stuck in the infirmary battling a new enemy—boredom.…
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Vol. 1 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life Sub-Tags: Strong Lead, Character Growth, Romantic Subplot Synopsis: Kunon was born blind and aims to be the first person ever to use water magic to create new eyes for himself. After five months of study, he has already surpassed his teacher, and continues to grow his…
Fake Saint of the Year: You Wanted the Perfect Saint? Too Bad! Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, School Life, Villainess, Isekai Sub-Tags: Otome, Game Elements, Misunderstandings, Romantic Subplot Synopsis: After finding himself in a new body in the world of his favorite dating sim, Fudou Niito dedicates himself to playing the role of Ellize, the fake saint, to perfection. He’s dead set on defeating the witch and…
Magical Explorer Vol. 5 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Ecchi, School Life, Martial Arts, Isekai Sub-Tags: Video Games, Game Elements, Eroge, OP, Strong Lead, Dungeons Synopsis: Two Little Sisters, One Hapless Dude When Kousuke’s classmate Gabby gets word thathe’s been appointed assistant vice minister of the Ceremonial Committee, she’s so scandalized that she challenges him (and Yuika)…
Lovestruck Prince! I’ll Fight the Heroine for My Villainess Fiancée Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, School Life, Villainess, Shoujo Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, Otome, Conspiracies, Cute Synopsis: The Lovestruck Prince Fends Off The Reverse Harem! The lovestruck prince who eliminates attempts to break off his engagement returns! Prince Vincent has finally worked up the resolve to confess his undying love to his fiancée Elizabeth—but right…
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord Vol. 2 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, School Life, Villainess, Isekai Sub-Tags: Misunderstandings, OP, Strong Lead, Otome Synopsis: Despite the rocky start to her life at the Academy, Yumiella Dolkness has safely managed to graduate, and now she’s on to the next chapter of her life—stepping into her new role as countess! Yumiella’s determined to learn…
The Fruit of Evolution Vol. 5 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Slapstick, Dungeons Synopsis: In the bustling capital, Seiichi effortlessly annihilates a horde of demons that have attacked the city, thanks to his exceptional cheat skills. Witnessing his heroic feat, the renowned archmage, Barnabas, recruits Seiichi as a teacher at the Magic Academy. Perplexed…
My Quiet Blacksmith Life in Another World Vol. 7 Review
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Slice of Life, Isekai Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Family Synopsis: With the empire now off their backs, Forge Eizo welcomes Anne as a permanent member of the family! Eizo offers to buy everyone gifts as rewards for their hard work, but they suggest something else—each member of the…
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Doom Be Damned! Light Novel Recommendations Where Doom Plays a Key Role
We’ve covered spicing up genres and travel logs in previous recommendation lists. Making it a trilogy, the third recommendation list is all about protagonists willingly heading into the fire. Doom Be Damned focuses on Otome series, where the main characters actively seek out their own doom or pay no attention to their current predicament. 1)…
Literary Wanderlust: Light Novels That Are All About the Journey!
Continuing down the road of recommendations, with the season of summer holidays and travelling right around the corner, this next list is filled with light novels all about travel and exploration. 1) The Ephemeral Scenes of Setsuna’s Journey First on the list is a series all about having a second lease and jumping on the…
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