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Designated servant of Masha + Mirah 😺 English + German teacher, sewist and dance ballet.

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From yesterday, my review of the vol. 2 of the light novel of The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter by Yatsuki Wakatsu. This is such a delightful isekai boylove series.
https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-other-worlds-books-depend-on-bean.html

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@SusannaShore @bookstodon That sounds fun!

I’m still waiting for my copy of “Ballad of Sword and Wine”. It has been delayed so I’m reading “My Happy Marriage” until it arrives, but I’m itching to return to danmei 🌸

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I review Case File Compendium Vol. 2 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou. Things take an ugly turn here. If the series continues with the same tone, it's definitely not for the squeamish.
https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/06/case-file-compendium-vol-2-by-rou-bao.html

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Sollenbum ,
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@SusannaShore @bookstodon It is precisely this squeamishness that makes me apprenhensive about reading this series.

But curiosity will probably get the better of me...

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@bookstodon My of Stars of Chaos/Sha Po Lang Vol. 1 by priest has gone live! Enjoyed this more than MDZS, I have to say, mostly because of the worldbuilding and the plot.

Full review here: https://kamreadsandrecs.tumblr.com/post/749340752938762240/title-stars-of-chaossha-po-lang-vol-1-author

The cover of Stars of Chaos/Sha Po Lang Vol. 1. Features a colored illustration of the two main characters, Chang Geng (dressed in yellow) and Gu Yun (dressed in black, with elements of black armor on his chest, shoulders, and forearms), walking into the courtyard, looking as if they are talking to each other. Behind them is an open gate, next to which stand two guards, or possibly statues shaped like guards.
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    @kamreadsandrecs @bookstodon Very interesting review! Especially liked the colonialism point and the comparison of crude oil and violet gold.

    If you are interested, I my review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6054912978

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    From yesterday, my review of The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu. Cute and funny.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-disabled-tyrants-beloved-pet-fish.html

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    Thank you for this review!

    Despite its odd premise, the book sounds sweet and touching. I am definitely looking forward to reading it now 🌸

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    I review Guardian: Zhen Hun vol. 2 by Priest. A bit slower than the first volume but with great revelations.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/03/guardian-zhen-hun-vol-2-by-priest-review.html

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    Sollenbum ,
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    @SusannaShore @bookstodon Wow! That didn't take you long to read and review volume 2 🌸

    Good to know that volume 2 is more slow paced. You hint at some good tidbits, though.

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    @SusannaShore @bookstodon The artwork in the Seven Seas publications truly adds an extra dimension to the books. The one you chose for this post is particularly beautiful and touching 🌸

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    I review Thousand Autumns vol. 4 by Meng Xi Shi. The story is almost at the end, but the romance is only picking up.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/03/thousand-autumns-vol-4-by-meng-xi-shi.html

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    @SusannaShore @bookstodon Great review! I’m looking forward to seeing the plot unfold. Even though the series is light on romance, there is a good understanding of human relationships of which romance is only one.

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    @SusannaShore @bookstodon Do you think that they will end up in a relationship that makes sense on an emotional level?

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    From yesterday, my review of Remnants of Filth vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou. Only heartbreak here.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/03/remnants-of-filth-vol-3-by-rou-bao-bu.html

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    Sollenbum ,
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    @SusannaShore @bookstodon Oh dear! That sounds like it ended at a sad place. You read fast and are good at sharing your experience. Nice to follow along … at a slower pace 😄

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    I review Stars of Chaos vol 2 by priest. A volume full of politics and war, but not much romance.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/01/stars-of-chaos-vol-2-by-priest-review.html

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    @SusannaShore @bookstodon Thank you for the review. I have the series in my sights, but the first volume is not available for purchase in my area at the moment so will wait until both volumes become readily available. It's nicer to read a book than an e-book...

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