Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #mystery(15)

I enjoyed this. It wasn’t fast paced or edgy, but the ties to the past and the fight for self were heartwarming. Plus, I always enjoy a story with sci-fi elements.

A satisfying read with some interesting twists and plot developments. I thought it was a clever story, I just didn’t really bond with the characters enough.

I loved this story for many reasons. It’s a historical yaoi (more shounen-ai really) that isn’t a tragic story. It had interesting MCs that made an enjoyable couple to get to know. There were chilling moments with the demon lore woven into the story but nothing that was over the top. The pacing of the stories and romance seemed effortless. My only complaint is that the mangaka was not given enough pages to do justice to the Nekomata story. That was really sad because it was the most interesting demon for me

The seme in this story was very difficult to like. The uke must have a masochistic streak of massive proportions to persist in trying to get close to his cruel lover. I am glad the ending was a good one, both these guys have earned their HEA.

An interesting story featuring a retired assassin now corporate businessman and the mysterious woman from his past. When Raiden recognised Scarlett as the woman he had fallen for 5 years ago he was stunned. She looked different in every way except for her eyes. Bitter and yet drawn to the blackmailing beauty despite himself, Raiden proposes a temporary affair. No emotions, no ties, just sex with him until he marries; for a price of course. Yet it's impossible for either Raiden or Scarlett to be emotionless when for each of them, the other is the only one they can love. Don't be held back by this being a oneshot, it's satisfyingly lengthy and the story has interesting twists and turns as more is revealed about each of the MC's and their dark past.

A beautifully told story of Lady Eileen and her new maid Marie amidst the dark secrets of Greywood, the family seat of Viscount Rose. The lord of the manor is a cruel, sadistic master who controls his servants with an iron hand and his daughter with an iron fist. When Marie is sent to serve as Lady Eileen’s maid, neither girl is quick to trust in this house of secrets. But as they spend time together the warm hearted Marie shares her kindness and gentle spirit with the much abused Eileen and the two become very close. This was a really great story with some disturbing and dark moments, but overall the two girls are obviously good for each other.

An apathetic 24yo woman travels back to her 14yo self and discovers the reason she becomes so disconnected in the future. Some real tearjerker moments unfold in this story but overall it’s a special tale of rediscovery and embracing your true self.

An interesting story about secrets from the past that come to light when Leonie agrees to write the biography of a famous actress. I liked the art and although the story was fast paced the MCs were obviously sparking against each other. I enjoyed watching Leonie get flustered by the ever changing Luke.

A romance with a touch of mystery and danger. Grieving after her mother’s death, Honor is helped by Trace with his gentle words and kind approach. But soon, Honor’s life is about to be turned upside down and the only one she will feel safe with is the one who lied to her, Trace.

Someone from Tokyo is killing people with a gun in Edo. Aki is a doshin in Edo, investigating the mysterious deaths of people with only a small hole in their bodies. When he runs into a familiar face he has no idea that his whole world is about to be turned upside down. I liked the story, mostly because Aki was adorable and I liked the concept of Tokyo and Edo as this mangaka created them.