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baylaurels's Reviews (304)
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Like many others, I have recently become obsessed with the author's other work - Delicious in Dungeon. I'm so glad I decided to branch out and try this short story collection, I really enjoyed it!
I think one of Ryoko Kui's biggest strengths as a writer and specifically as a fantasy writer, is her creativity in world building and fresh depictions of familiar creatures. Each of these short stories were unconnected tales, covering a range of settings and magical creatures, and I think this format really let her show off these skills in her writing. Additionally, the art is fantastic.
My favorite stories were #2 (The Mermaid Refuge) and #5 (Byakuroku the Penniless - which also had my favorite art).
Would definitely read other short stories by this author, and recommend it to any fans of fantasy manga!
I think one of Ryoko Kui's biggest strengths as a writer and specifically as a fantasy writer, is her creativity in world building and fresh depictions of familiar creatures. Each of these short stories were unconnected tales, covering a range of settings and magical creatures, and I think this format really let her show off these skills in her writing. Additionally, the art is fantastic.
My favorite stories were #2 (The Mermaid Refuge) and #5 (Byakuroku the Penniless - which also had my favorite art).
Would definitely read other short stories by this author, and recommend it to any fans of fantasy manga!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I haven't cried this hard over a book in a WHILE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Sexual harassment
