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Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 1 by Kamome Shirahama
3.75
adventurous mysterious
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Protagonists
  • [ ] Hate them
  • [ ] Dislike them
  • [ ] Accept their existence
  • [x] Like them
  • [ ] Between love and like
  • [ ] Love them

Side Character
  • [ ] Forgettable
  • [ ] Terrible
  • [ ] They’re ok
  • [x] Like them
  • [ ] Love them

Antagonist(s)
  • [ ] Forgettable
  • [ ] Terrible
  • [ ] Cliché
  • [x] Serviceable
  • [ ] Likeable enough to not want to dislike them
  • [ ] Love to hate them

Plot
  • [ ] Average, generic plot
  • [ ] Average plot made interesting with creativity
  • [ ] Crazy plot that is either so bad it’s good or just plain bad
  • [x] Unique plot that keeps you interested

Short summary:
Beautiful artwork. Interesting concept. Good pacing. The story world is fascinating and keeps me interested as it’s explained chapter by chapter. Our heroine, Coco, is an obviously sheltered child who is sweet, curious and likeable. The other characters are the typical cliché manga characters (well meaning but secretive teacher, spunky heart on their sleeve friend, the rival who makes the main character’s life difficult but will probably end up being friends, etc.) but they’re all likeable. The book really drew me into the world and how Coco will fair. I’m curious about the next one.