Saturday, May 11, 2024

Books I Want to Read This Month

I finally managed to read a couple of books off of this list! It only took almost half of a year, but I did it! :D Let's keep this momentum going!

  1. Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 1 by Fujita
  2. Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 2 by Fujita
  3. Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 3 by Fujita
  4. Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 4 by Fujita
  5. Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 5 by Fujita
  6. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
  7. The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
  8. Bailin and Li Yun by Jayessart
  9. The Rising of the Shield Hero vol. 1 by Aneko Yusagi
  10. The Rising of the Shield Hero vol. 2 by Aneko Yusagi
  11. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Novel vol. 1 by Fujino Omori
  12. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Novel vol. 1 by Fujino Omori
  13. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? vol. 15 by Fujino Omori
  14. I Name Him Me by Ma Yan, translated by Stephen Nashef
  15. Home Body by Rupi Kaur

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

April in Retrospect

There was more free time last month, so I was able to read and watch a lot of shows! Jk, I definitely stayed up late reading Solo Leveling lol.

I read: 

  • After Rebirth, the True Eldest Daughter Starts Brewing Tea by 未妆
  • Even if I’m a Fake Heiress, I Will Dare to Be Trashy by 纪扶染
  • Solo Leveling vol. 1 by Chugong & Dubu
  • Solo Leveling vol. 2 by Chugong & Dubu
  • Solo Leveling vol. 3 by Chugong & Dubu
  • Solo Leveling vol. 4 by Chugong & Dubu
  • Solo Leveling vol. 5 by Chugong & Dubu
  • Solo Leveling vol. 6 by Chugong & Dubu
  • Solo Leveling vol. 7 by Chugong & Dubu
  • Solo Leveling vol. 8 by Chugong & Dubu
  • Solo Leveling vol. 9 by Chugong & Dubu
  • Solo Leveling vol. 10 by Chugong & Dubu
  • I am the Father of the Villain by 林盎司
  • Zifeiyu/Kiss the Paranoid Beauty by 林盎司
  • Rebirth: Different Way by 李松儒


I watched: 

  • Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 (2023)
  • Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord (2024)
  • Solo Leveling (2024)
  • Haikyuu!! Season 3 (2016)
  • Spy x Family Season 2 (2023)
  • What Jennifer Did (2024)

Friday, April 26, 2024

New Anime and Movies This Spring That I'm Excited For!

Oops, forgot to finish this post and thought that I had already published it! 

Anyway, there's a lot of anime I'm excited to watch this spring! I hope most of them are on Crunchyroll or HIDIVE, because I'm too lazy to search for them anywhere else lol. 

For upcoming movies... I still haven't been to the movie theaters since last year... I haven't been feeling up to watching movies for a while now. Don't know why that is when I can easily binge-watch a series lol.

Anime: 

  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3
  • My Hero Academia Season 7
  • Kaiju No. 8
  • An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride
  • Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers
  • As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
  • THE NEW GATE
  • Mission: Yozakura Family
  • A Condition Called Love
  • Vampire Dormitory
  • Tadaima, Okaeri
  • My Oni Girl
  • Trapezium
  • Suu-funkan no Yell wo


Movies:

  • The Absence of Eden (Apr 12)
  • The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Apr 19)
  • Challengers (Apr 26)
  • Boy Kills World (Apr 26)
  • Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (May 24)
  • Kinds of Kindness (June 24)

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Books I Want to Read This Month

As expected, I didn't read any physical books last month. I'm trying to do better now that I moved 3 crates full of light novels and manga over lol.

  1. Solo Leveling vol. 1 by Dubu & Chugong
  2. Solo Leveling vol. 2 by Dubu & Chugong
  3. Solo Leveling vol. 3 by Dubu & Chugong
  4. Solo Leveling vol. 4 by Dubu & Chugong
  5. Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 1 by Fujita
  6. Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 2 by Fujita
  7. The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
  8. Bailin and Li Yun by Jayessart
  9. The Rising of the Shield Hero vol. 1 by Aneko Yusagi
  10. The Rising of the Shield Hero vol. 2 by Aneko Yusagi
  11. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Novel vol. 1 by Fujino Omori
  12. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Novel vol. 1 by Fujino Omori
  13. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? vol. 15 by Fujino Omori
  14. I Name Him Me by Ma Yan, translated by Stephen Nashef
  15. Home Body by Rupi Kaur

Monday, April 8, 2024

March in Retrospect

I feel like March passed by really fast. 

As usual, life has been pretty busy, especially with house stuff. We found mold underneath the kitchen cabinets right before we left on vacation near the end of the month. Such joy. Now that we're back, we've been waiting on quotes and finally decided on a company, who's in the middle of blocking off our kitchen right now before cutting through our cabinets. 

However, even though life has been crazy, I still managed to find time to read more Chinese webnovels lol. Alec and I also felt the urge to rewatch Haikyu!! again, so that's been fun.

I read: 

  • After Crossing Through Ten Worlds, I Failed To Run Away by 啾咪啾咪兔
  • Villain’s Strategy by 萝卜花兔子
  • O Pretends to be B For The Violent Admiral by 公子柔
  • Marriage of a Sickly Villain and a Fortune Hunter by 玄鹿游原 
  • The Eldest Daughter was Reborn by 袖侧
  • After Rebirth, I was Entangled by a Second Generation Rich Guy Again by 袖侧
  • The Villain Female Supporting Role in the Sweet Pet Article by 二恰


I watched: 

  • Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV (2022)
  • Haikyu!! (2014)  [rewatched]
  • Haikyu!! 2nd Season (2015)  [rewatched]

Friday, March 22, 2024

Mini Reviews: A Wolf in Doctor's Clothing -Why is His Touch so Good?- vol. 1, Dressed as the Younger Sister of the Male Protagonist of Shuangwen in the Entertainment Industry, Don’t Think About Hindering My Studies

Title: A Wolf in Doctor's Clothing -Why is His Touch so Good?- vol. 1
Author: Rion Nanao 
Chapters: 7 chapters 
Publication: 2016
Summary from Renta:

Those fingertips, that tongue... They're not enough anymore...!

Yuri is dating the upperclassmen of her dreams and life has never been better! Or it should be, but she has a secret... She can't get turned on by his touch in bed.

So, Yuri goes to get help from a specialist, but that doctor...!! To make matters even worse, she climaxes!! But, she's in love with her boyfriend... Yet, she can't get that doctor out of her head!

Dr. Narumi and Yuri's secret sessions are underway...!

2.5 STARS - IT WAS OKAY

MY REVIEW: 

If you read this for the smut and are willing to overlook general stupidity, then you're fine. Don't come here looking for a completely healthy relationship, especially in the beginning. 


Title: Dressed as the Younger Sister of the Male Protagonist of Shuangwen in the Entertainment Industry
Author: 顾无痕
Chapters: 241 chapters + 14 extras
Publication: 2021
Summary from jjwxc:

Jiang Meng read a refreshing article on the entertainment industry before going to bed.

At first, she thought that the male protagonist was the real and wise boss who would lock people into a dark room at every turn, while the female protagonist was the newcomer in the entertainment industry who ran with the ball.

Later I learned that the real protagonist of this book is Xiang Lin, the son of a wise boss and a top figure in the entertainment industry.

As soon as Jiang Meng woke up, she found that she had entered this entertaining novel about the entertainment industry and became the... ball in it, the biological sister of the male protagonist Xiang Lin.

As a top figure in the entertainment industry, there are always as many women who like Xiang Lin as there are crucian carp crossing the river, and it is not uncommon for some of them to go backstage to chase him.

But as soon as Xiang Lin's performance ended that day, he was blocked by a pretty girl.

With a face that was somewhat similar to his, the little girl shouted: "Brother!"

Xiang Lin said: "...???"

-

Xiang Lin, a top celebrity in the entertainment industry, didn't know his wise father until he was 18 years old. There is also a romantic debt outside, and he also has a daughter.

At first he looked down on the little girl named Jiang Meng, but later he doted on Jiang Meng to the point where the whole internet spread rumors that he was Jiang Meng's sponsor.

Xiang Lin sneered coldly: Financial owner? I am her brother!


#This is a story where having a brother means you have the whole world#

#The heroine CP is not the brother, but Gu Jun. Because the heroine of the main text is underage, and underage people cannot fall in love, the two of them get along as friends in the early stages. This article is not without cp, the specific emotional drama will be placed in the extra chapter after adulthood."

4 STARS - I REALLY LIKED IT

MY REVIEW: 

This was HILARIOUS in the first half as Jiang Meng and Xiang Lin started making fun of each other as they started getting along with each other. They really became typical siblings where only they could bully each other and no one else lol. After they became closer and dealt with their parents, the tone became less humorous and more slice of life as Jiang Meng grew up and how the siblings overcame obstacles stemming from their upbringing together. This was an entertaining but healing family novel with a small sprinkle of romance at the end. 


Title: Don’t Think About Hindering My Studies
Author: 池多鱼
Chapters: 65 chapters + 4 extras
Publication: 2019
Summary from Novel Updates:

When Ning Yi, a young top student, transmigrated and became the white lotus female supporting character who only knew how to go “ying ying ying”1, she discovered that pretending to be pitiful and picking on the female lead was more difficult than getting first place.

Do you know how painful it is for a top student to look at the WuSan2 and not be able to work on it?

Do you understand the despair of clearly knowing the answer yet being unable to fill in the answer sheet?

Such a wonderful period of time, why use it to be jealous and chase men?!

Ning Yi presented the cake with a cold and detached heart: “Nan gege, I made this myself ying~ Can you teach me after you eat it?”

Lu Xu Nan frowned as he looked at the annoying person in front of him: “Not eating, not teaching, get lost!”

Ning Yi, who had completed the storyline, scolded a ‘smelly tr*sh’ in her heart, turned around, and left.

Lu Xu Nan who has the ability to read minds: ??? When she wants something, it’s Nan ­­gege, and when there’s nothing, it’s smelly tr*sh. Did she graduate with a major in face changing?

4 STARS - I REALLY LIKED IT

MY REVIEW: 

This was hilarious in the first half! I loved hearing Ning Yi's rants inside her mind and Lu Xu Nan's reaction after hearing them! Most of the times when he read people's minds were pretty funny lol. The gap between outer appearance vs inner dialogue was too funny! However, as the plot progressed, it focused less on the comedy and more on foreshadowing and mystery. It took out a lot of the original fun, which was a bit disappointing. 

I also liked the author's spin on transmigrators and people involved in the plot. Although it felt like it came out of the left field towards the end, the extra stories helped make up for it with lots of fluff lol.

I thought that this novel sounded similar and found out that it was because the author changed the title three times, so I think I read one of those summaries before. The other titles are: The Noble Cannon Fodder Side Character Doesn't Care About You and I Won't be a Cutesy White Lotus.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Books I Want to Read This Month

Not sure if I'll be able to tackle much from this list because I only moved 4 books over so far lol. But I will try!

  1. Solo Leveling vol. 1 by Dubu & Chugong
  2. Solo Leveling vol. 2 by Dubu & Chugong
  3. Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 1 by Fujita
  4. Wotakoi Love Is Hard for Otaku vol. 2 by Fujita
  5. Graceling the Graphic Novel by Kristin Cashore & Gareth Hinds
  6. All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody & Christine Lynn Herman
  7. The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
  8. Scum Villain's Self-Saving System vol. 1 Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
  9. Scum Villain's Self-Saving System vol. 2 Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
  10. Bailin and Li Yun by Jayessart
  11. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Novel vol. 1 by Fujino Omori
  12. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Novel vol. 1 by Fujino Omori
  13. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? vol. 15 by Fujino Omori
  14. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? vol. 16 by Fujino Omori
  15. I Name Him Me by Ma Yan, translated by Stephen Nashef
  16. Home Body by Rupi Kaur

Sunday, March 17, 2024

February in Retrospect

Okay, I knew I'd be busy this in February, but I didn't expecting how hectic and exhausted I would be after moving into the house. Unpacking and organizing takes a lot more mental work than I expected that I had no motivation to even try to blog. 

But I was still able to read a bit in between all of these changes! Also finished watching Marry My Husband with Shelle right after I started living in the new house! It was soo gooood!

I read: 

  • He’s So Sweet After Class by 沽飞双
  • The Girl Who Wears a Book is Very Salty by You Qian
  • This Villainess Wants a Divorce! by AhBin & Nokki
  • The Wealthy Fiance Has the Ability to Read Minds by 秦皇
  • The Real Daughter is Also Trying to Spend Money to Get Rich Today by Cat Fengqi
  • Zombie's Abnormal Love by 长燃
  • How Did It Differentiate From Omega to Alpha? by 水暖鸭知


I watched: 

  • Marry My Husband (2024)