Stories I still love, but didn't make the cut for my 'best of the best' lists <3

simply cute! Two boys who both share a love for archery... And each other

Just so cute, and set in a country town. Not much really happens which makes the story feel very comfortable?

Simple story, interesting atmosphere.... And the art is dynamic...

The characterisations in this story really shine and I love how the romance felt smoothly integrated into the action-heavy main story instead of being a jarring change of pace. The main characters and the side characters all feel well thought out and the art is refreshing

The backstory goes so further back than I expected. Firemen trainees.

Really simple, a little strange and detached from reality, moves fast

Cute, a little goofy. Doesn't really take itself seriously but is light-hearted as a result.

Not necessarily a realistic story with realistic characters but that doesn't stop it from being a fun and entertaining read. There's some frustrating lack of communication at times and the MC's are far from perfect but it's a good read with the fun concept of a televised home cooking contest

One shot, cute

Intense but satisfying. The feel of this story was a little unrealistic, with zombies that felt like a side note, as opposed to the source of tension like most zombies settings. The tension either came from character interactions or this 'school' and it wasn't super well explained so I struggled to connect with it a little. That said, great romance and the plot was well paced. It has me stressed, all the way to the end.