New Manga Read - Somali and the Forest Spirit, Volume 5

The volume opens with the Golem explaining to Shizuno how they met Somali. It's so sad, but a sweet moment and helps you see their past together.

That's when it happens. Someone finally connects the dots that Somali is a human. The back half of the volume is a mad race to escape and keep Somali safe. The heel turn of "Aunt" Rosa, the bipedal axolotl who had been kind to Somali is...phew.

And the final panels. I won't reveal more, because it's a lot.

Also, only one volume left. How is this story going to end?

Don't tell me. I'll find out.

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New Manga Read - The Bride Was a Boy

The Bride was a Boy is an autobiographical manga written by Chii, a trans artist and writer. This single volume originated as a blog, but with her husband's support she made it into a book.

The story is hers, about her life and experiences as a trans woman in Japan. Between chapters, she talks about LGBTQ+ rights and laws in Japan to help explain what she went through.

It was a very interesting read and a cute one, as she also talks about her love story with her husband.

Cute and informative. Glad I read it.

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New Manga Read - The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All, Volume 3

It's been since September that I've caught up with these two girls? My library network FINALLY got in Volume 3 for me to borrow and I am glad I did.

Great volume. Mitsuki is finally starting to be herself in school. Aya is jealous. There's a rift.

Also, the subplot with the uncle and his girlfriend. Oof. Emotional.

It ends at the prom. It's about to go down.

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New Manga Read - A Cat From Our World and the Forgotten Witch, Volumes 4 and 5

So, last night I started reading Volume 4 of A Cat From Our World and the Forgotten Witch. I couldn't put it down, so read both of the last two volumes.

My goodness, is the ending intense.

In the final two volumes, we learn the backstory of the Dowager Empress. We learn more about the summoning and imprisonment of Jeanne's dragon. It's all so tragic and all so well crafted.

Also, the reveal of the truth behind the Demon King and the Dowager Empress was well done.

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New Manga Read - Otaku Elf, Volume 11

Volume 11 of this series continues to be low stakes and chill. This volume, Elda and her Miko visit Osaka for a festival ran by her fellow elf Yorde. It's a fire based festival and it rains, so they work together to make due.

Again, it's low stakes, slice of life of an elf being treated like a goddess who is a massive introvert. It's fun, silly, and a quick read.

Also, Elda saying she people'd too much cause she's such an introvert? I get it.

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New Manga Read - A Cat From Our World and the Forgotten Witch, Volume 3

Okay, Volume 3. Hitting all of my emotions.

In Volume 3 it's been made very clear, the hero who was Jeanne's friend was forced into a marriage with the woman who currently rules the kingdom. She wanted to ensure no one could challenge her power and authority, so she was the one who had Jeanne stripped of her powers.

Her son, Robbin, is a sweetheart and accidentally meets Jeanne in the woods. He hides who he is. His trauma, oof.

The volume ends with a bang. It's a lot and it's well done.

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New Manga Read - A Cat From Our World and the Forgotten Witch, Volume 2

Volume 2 introduced us to three new characters. An enslaved child who escapes and hides out with Jeanne. An emotionally broken former soldier sent to assassinated Jeanne, but does not after meeting Mew. And the former head guard who moonlights as a prostitute cause she cannot make ends meet as a soldier and also refuses to assassinate Jeanne after recognizing her.

Each of these characters are ignored, abused, and harmed by the existing power structure. Jeanne provides them refuge, kind of.

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