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Briony Rose Smith
- Sep 24, 2019
- 2 min
Shorter reads: The Awakening
The Awakening I received a free copy in exchange for a honest review Author: Jessaca Wills
Pages: 34
Average reading time: 1.2hrs
(Average reading time is calculated at 2 mins per page. Though this book is double spaced so it is probably less than usual) Short Summary: In a world where people have been developing superpowers, hate and discrimination for those with powers is coming to ahead. Mara is lucky enough to have been able to hide her powers and keep going with life bu
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Briony Rose Smith
- Sep 10, 2019
- 2 min
Werewolf Nights
Why did I start reading it?
When I hit 1000 followers on twitter I put out offering to read and review a book from my followers and here it is! What is it?
Catherine is a baker with some bad relationships in the past, living in a town famous for its werewolf legends. Hollywood is making a movie out of it and when the lead actress disappears, Catherine throws her hat in the ring but all won't be glamour and glitz when her past catches up, fur, claws and all. What are the cha
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Briony Rose Smith
- Jul 30, 2019
- 2 min
The Archdemon's dilemma: How to love your elf bride
Why did I start reading it?
Despite its weird title, a review I read a while ago said this was a silly romance and I wanted some silly romance in my life What is it?
Zagan is a sorcerer who cares for nothing but his research. That is until his friend drags him to an auction where they are selling all sorts, including slaves, and he falls head over heels for a beautiful elf for sale called Nephy. Zagan buys her without a second thought(using all of his savings no less...) bu
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Briony Rose Smith
- Mar 19, 2019
- 3 min
The Faraway Paladin
Why did I start reading it?
I read the preview a long time ago and have been meaning to get round to this series for a while after finding it through J-novel club. What is it?
In his past life, Will was a shut-in. He didn't leave his room. He was a burden on those around him but when he finally died it didn't end there. He woke up, reborn as a baby and distressed to find himself surrounded by a skeleton, a mummy and a ghost!
Turns out they are pretty nice though, and they
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Briony Rose Smith
- Feb 26, 2019
- 2 min
Shorter Reads: The Magical Girl is a Boy!
The Magical Girl is a Boy! Author: Pedoro Pedoro
Pages: 89
Average reading time: 2.9hrs
(Average reading time is calculated at 2 mins per page) Short Summary:
Ken has been in a coma for a year and when he wakes up there's been a lot of changes. Including his best friends and crush becoming a magical girl even though he is a boy! The Good:
Man, this made my inner fourteen-year-old squeal. It's really, really cheesy and I love it!
Ken is an absolute idoit, Ren(the crush and
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Briony Rose Smith
- Feb 12, 2019
- 3 min
New Era (Perfect World 2)
Why did I start reading it? I enjoyed the first book. You can find my review here. I didn't enjoy the cliffhanger is left me on so I had to pick up the second book. That being said it will be hard to talk about this one without talking about the cliffhanger of the first book so potential spoilers for the first book, read at your own discretion. What is it? In a future world ravaged by global warming cities survive in shielded pockets, building technology and surviving. London
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Briony Rose Smith
- Jan 15, 2019
- 3 min
The Magnus Archives Season 1
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I just finished season one of this podcast called The Magnus Archives...I need to talk about it like now! Statement Begins. Why did I start listening to it?
I started listening to this podcast on the suggestion of a friend. I was looking for something to listen to in the car while commuting to and from work and the lovely short bits of content were perfect. What is it?
The Magnus Archives is a horror podcast where Johnthan Simms, head archived of the Magnus Archives, L
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Briony Rose Smith
- Oct 16, 2018
- 4 min
Perfect World
Why did I start reading it?
I'm in a group on Facebook called 'Navigating Indieworld' (Highly suggest taking a look) and the author, Shari Sakurai, was having a feature day. I enjoyed what she talked about and it made me excited to read what she has written. When she did a giveaway I entered as fast as I could and won my own copy of her book, Perfect World. What is it?
In a future world ravaged by global warming cities survive in shielded pockets, building technology and su
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Briony Rose Smith
- Oct 9, 2018
- 3 min
Arksong
Remember waaaay back in my manchester comic con post and I said I'd blog about the indie comics I buy at cons. Well I'm finally getting round to that and starting with: Nathan Hawthorne's Arksong Why did I buy it?
It was a very long time ago I brought Arksong but I remember clearly what drew me to the series. Two things. The first was a particular image he had on the stall. It just looked amazing. It's currently the main background on his website and it's a good choice becau
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Briony Rose Smith
- Sep 11, 2018
- 4 min
A Brush with Magic
A Brush with Magic is an important book to me. You should all read it! Why did I start reading it?
I brought it from Sonia Leong at a Manchester Comic Con a few years back now and the enthusiasm and love for her characters shone so bright I had to see if I would love them too. What is it?
A Brush with Magic is an illustrated novel (English light novel) about a sellsword called Rua who saves the mage, Silas, from some bandits and decides to look after him from there, partly
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Briony Rose Smith
- Aug 28, 2018
- 3 min
Magical Girl Raising Project Vol.4
Warning! As this is the fourth book into a series avoiding spoilers is going to be near impossible. Read at your own discretion. Why did I start reading it?
Well, I've read all the others (Links to the series posts below) and enjoyed them so I don't see why I would stop now. What is it?
Magical Girl Raising Project as a series is based on the idea of magical girl battle royales. This particular book is a collection of small side stories centring around the girls from the la
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Briony Rose Smith
- May 15, 2018
- 3 min
Combat Baker and Automaton Waitress Vol.1
Why did I start reading it?
The name. What is it?
The war is over and former soldier Lud Langard has achieved his dream of opening a bakery in a small mining town. Sadly, due to his background and scary demeanour, no one wants to buy his bread so it's suggested he hire a waitress to bring in the customers.
A mysterious white-haired girl takes the role giving it her all to help Lud achieve his dream. Plot twist, is she's an Automation with the mind of the AI partner that L
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Briony Rose Smith
- Apr 9, 2018
- 3 min
Finally, answers. Magical Girl Raising Project Vol 3
Why did I start reading it?
Finally, I can get answers!! (Missed my review of the first two volumes? You can have them here: Volume 1, Volume 2) What is it?
Magical Girl Raising Project is a series based on the idea of magical girl battle royals. This particular volume is the second half of a two-part death game. It's going to be very hard to avoid spoilers, read at your own discretion! What are the characters like?
Same interesting group from last time minus a few due to
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Briony Rose Smith
- Apr 3, 2018
- 4 min
Walking my second path in life Vol.2
Why did I start reading it?
I enjoyed the first and looked forward to the continued adventures of this cunning princess. What is it?
Poor Princess Fie. Sold off as a dowery gift to her sister's new husband she was banished to a small pavilion in the garden and forgotten about. After finding her new hope in an advertising leaflet for squire recruitment Fie snuck out, disguised herself as a boy from nowhere called Heath, and started her second path in life as a squire in the
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Briony Rose Smith
- Jan 15, 2018
- 4 min
Walking My Second Path in Life(not isekai)
Why did I start reading it?
I was lacking in books one day while waiting for the bus so when this happens, I open up the J-Novel app on my phone and read a preview. Walking My Second Path looked cute so I opened up the preview and fell in love. It's the first ebook I've ever pre-ordered. What is it?
Fie is a princess who had lived in the shadow of her twin sister that seemed have everything. Looks, brains, kindness. Fie was shoved to the sidelines as 'the other princess' in
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Briony Rose Smith
- Jan 10, 2018
- 5 min
Fate/Apocrypha, awesome and not all at the same time...
Why did I start watching it?
Because fate! I love the fate series and was super excited to see a part of it I didn't know much about. What is it?
Fate, in a nutshell, is a series where heroes from the past are summoned by mages to battle royal until one is standing. Winner gets a wish from the holy grail. There are normally seven servants in total each fitting into a certain class.
Apocrypha's twist on this formula is that there are two sets of servants and a ruler to pres
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Briony Rose Smith
- Jan 3, 2018
- 3 min
My Favorite Song: The Silver Siren
This light novel was given to me for free by Cross Infinite World in exchange for an honest review. Why am I reading it?
The main thing that made me pick up this light novel was the main premise. Our main character, Kannon, is dropped into a world where singing is seen as an ominous thing to do and most have never so much as heard a song in their lives.
As someone with a childhood in different musical theatre groups and hates going a few days without being able to stick he
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Briony Rose Smith
- Nov 28, 2017
- 3 min
It got better. Magical Girl Raising Project Vol.2
So during my wonderful week away, I finished Magical Girl Raising Project vol 2. Why am I reading it?
Well, I've read the first one. The one the anime was based on and was interested to see where the series went...I was not disappointed. What is it?
Magical Girl Raising Project is a battle royal kinda series. In this book, 16 magical girls are pulled into a virtual game against their will and enticed into playing along for cash rewards. Eventually, they find out it's not al
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Briony Rose Smith
- Oct 16, 2017
- 6 min
Dangan Ronpa V3: All that I hoped for
I was a bit scared when Dangan Ronpa V3 was announced. The first and second games were amazing! I wondered if they could keep it going for a third game but my worry was misplaced. You're in for a crazy ride with Dangan Ronpa V3. Why did I start playing it?
I'm a long time fan of Dangan Ronpa (a statement I feel strange for saying because of this game...). I played it a long time ago when the only way an English only speaker could play it was a fan translation you had to hunt
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