Hello all! I do know issues have been somewhat quiet right here on the weblog. (I began a brand new job not too long ago. I’m blissful to report I’m nonetheless in youngsters’s e-book publishing.) I no less than needed to make a fast high 5 listing of favourite collection I’ve both began or continued to get pleasure from this yr.
1. A Signal Of Affection
Simply completed quantity seven not too long ago! I proceed to like this collection. I’m so excited for the anime to premiere subsequent week! I learn the collection digitally and acquire the bodily English editions as they’re launched.
Honey Lemon Soda
I’m blissful past phrases that the collection is lastly out there in English! I collected Japanese copies of the collection. Maybe it’s as a result of it’s initially from Ribon Journal, however the collection’ fashion is paying homage to Arina Tanemura’s early works, and I find it irresistible. I am keen on Uka.
3. Honey So Candy
I completed studying this lovely shoujo fluff gem earlier this yr. How did this pretty collection escape my discover earlier than final yr? Positively advocate it to anybody who needs to learn a shoujo with an earnest and candy ML who dotes on the FL. I’ll proceed reviewing it right here on the weblog sooner or later.
4. Good World
I’ve actually loved moving into this collection. I’m solely on quantity 3, however I really like the incapacity illustration I see. I really feel it will likely be a collection the place the miscommunication trope rears its ugly head fairly a bit, although.
5. Behind The Scenes
It’s a hilarious gem from the mangaka of Ouran Excessive Faculty Host Membership. That includes a ragtag group of proficient younger school college students who present set and costume design for numerous movie genres/teams all throughout campus. A university setting is all the time refreshing when accomplished properly.
I hope this brief listing may give others enjoyable issues to learn/re-read as we head into 2024.
On a private observe, 2023 has been essentially the most tough yr of my life, with the sudden passing of my mom in January. I discovered it virtually unimaginable to jot down for about six to 9 months. Now that her first anniversary is arising on the fifth, I’m discovering the power to jot down once more. I’m all the time studying and hope to share an incredible 2024 filled with nice shoujo manga and critiques!
