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January 2026 Wrap Up

I have moved. I am in the new house… well apartment. Anyways, I’m still buried under boxes and I need to make a trip to Ikea, but I should be good to go soon.

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January 2026 TBR:

about 9% through and this is going to take me a while to finish. I’m determined not to DNF but the book is winning.

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November Wrap Up

An OK reading month. I did absolutely adore If All the Stars Go Dark I just wished the ending was a bit better.. Heat Haze was another one that needed a better ending (amongst other things).

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Shoot Juliet Down, Vol. 1 | BL Host Club Manga Review

Title: Shoot Juliet Down, Vol. 1 Author/Artist: Komachi Katsura Genre: Drama, Romance Ages: Adult Publisher: Kodansha & Vertical Comics Volume: 1/? Release: Nov. 4th, 2025 Order: Amazon | Bookshop.org Love is a brutal battle between vanity and yearning. Amidst the dark glamor of host club Velvet Kiss, Juri—also called Juliet—commands a vice-like grip on the number one position. Impressed by this…

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Light of My Life | BL Manga Review

Highly recommend, especially if you like a well-written grumpy/brooding top (who’s secretly adorable) paired with a sunshine bottom who has trouble handling his emotions.

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Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel), Vol. 1 | Isekai Romantasy Novel Review

Title: Villains Are Destined to Die Author: Gwon Gyeoeul Genre:  Ages: 13+ Publisher: Ize Press (Yen) Release: Aug. 26, 2025 Order: Amazon | Bookshop.org The original novel behind the hit fantasy romance comic! When a college student with a tragic past picks up the video game Daughter of the Duke’s Super Love Project, she immediately sees herself in one…

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August Wrap Up

Sorry, I’m a bit behind on everything… again. My kitty hurt her eye, so she needed eye drops three times a day and pills twice a day. Luckily, she’s the sweetest, so it wasn’t too hard, but wow, it definitely felt like a full-time job. Thankfully, she’s doing much better now. Cat tax: Read &…

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September 2025 BL / yaoi Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, Danmei & Light Novel Releases in Print (Paperback)

Includes BL manga.hwa.hua, danmei, & light novels releases in English print. May also include non-BL works that are “BL-coded” aka clearly meant for audiences who enjoy reading BL. All release dates are subject to change, but I’m *usually* pretty good about keeping them updated. So many big-name releases this month—final volume of Ahjuicy, Painter of the…

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My Instructor Won’t Yield | BL Manga Review

I fear I might be a little biased toward one-shots… they’re one and done, no stress about release dates or never-ending volumes. So, whenever I see a oneshot available I always request it haha. Quick, cute, and full of green flags. Would recommend to anyone who’s tired of red flag romance… Title: My Instructor Won’t…

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Radio Storm | BL Dystopian Webtoon/Manhwa Review

I was sooo excited to get this eARC because I remember reading it in Korean a while back and really liking it! I’d actually debated buying the physical copies—and now I’m kinda bummed I didn’t. Maybe I still can… 🤔…no… must save money… ㅠ.ㅠ Title: Radio Storm Creator: Team S&S  Genre: BL Dystopian Ages: Mature Publisher: Ize Press…

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July TBR:

I know I said in my wrap up I was reading a million books at once, but its just three 😂 I am a one at a time girly or I get distracted… Currently Reading: TBR:

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June Wrap Up 2025

two books kinda? I’m in this weird reading hole?, where I actually have been reading a lot I’m just reading like a million things at once. So, I only ended up getting to do two reviews this month…ooppssss Slice-of-life: I also adopted a new kitty this past weekend! Life has been fun but stressful! 자동…

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The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1 | Light Novel Review

Title: The Summer Hikaru Died Author: Mio Nukaga Genre: Horror Ages: 13+ Publisher: Yen On Volume: 1/? Release: April 15th, 2025 Order: Amazon | Bookshop.org The bond between Yoshiki and Hikaru is a welcome escape from their isolated village. But one day when the two boys meet up, Yoshiki can immediately tell something is off. Though the person standing before him looks and…

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Freaky Friday: February 2025 Unhinged (Dark) Romance Reverse Harem Book Releases

My last Freaky Friday post was in January, so considering it’s…what…May now?I figured it was time to finally release February’s Freaky Friday 😅. Honestly, I was thinking about canceling this series, but then people randomly started checking out January’s post — so I figured, eh, this one’s already sitting in my drafts anyway. And since…

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Eat the Ones you Love | Sapphic Audiobook Review

I’ve had such a good reading year so far & omg, I absolutely loved this one! This was an audiobook ARC, and while I do love audiobooks, it’s a bit harder to write an in-depth review, so please bear with me. Also, fair warning: the rating might be a little inflated. If the narration is…

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May 2025 TBR:

Currently listening to: This one has been so good! I don’t often pick up horror, but I’m so glad I grabbed this one. Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of books set in Ireland — not sure why,,, TBR: I am so excited to read The Summer Hikaru Died omg

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