Book Review
Isekai Gōmon Hime Vol. 2
Score: ★★★★★
Kaito is murdered by his father and after death, is given the chance to serve as a butler under the heretic, Elizabeth Le Fanu. This volume explores his romance with Hina (an automaton maid) and his yearning to have a family.
Book Review
Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 2
Score: ★★★★☆
I grew up with Fruits Basket, revisiting the manga through the reprinted editions has been fantastic. The comic is a good reminder to have compassion and empathy for others, even if you can't relate to them.
Book Review
Redouté. The Book of Flowers
Score: ★★★★★
This book is an elegant collection of Pierre-Joseph Redouté's flower paintings. There is a biographical section at the start of the book and the rest is simply a tome of stunning flower pictures, with their latin titles.
Book Review
The Quintessential Quintuplets ("Go-Tōbun no Hanayome") Vol. 1～7
AVG Score: ★★★★☆
Half-way through the series (am a manga-only fan) and the contrasting personalities, plus the intrigue, is fun! For those who want both romcom-drama and a mystery.
I wrote lyrics/a poem for Monét Blanchard called "Crimson Château". I thought since "château" is a homonym for "shadow" it fit with Monét, an embodiment of a darker heart. Aside from the image of a rose, I hope to have an accompanying illust.
