Romance, Red Flags & Real Thoughts
The Princess and the Blade | Blush & Pixels Novel Review ✿ Personal Read The Princess and the Blade Written & Illustrated by AiTommyLove The Princess and the Blade is a clean YA romantasy about a lonely princess, a scarred knight, unstable magic, and the kind of slow-burn connection that feels soft, emotional, and deeply …
Villains Are Destined to Die Vol. 1 | Blush & Pixels Novel Review ✿ Ize Press / Yen Press ARC Villains Are Destined to Die Vol. 1 Also known as Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess Villains Are Destined to Die Vol. 1 is a dark otome isekai novel about a sarcastic college …
The Archduke’s Adopted Saint Vol. 1 | Blush & Pixels Early Read ✿ Purchased Copy The Archduke’s Adopted Saint Vol. 1 Original Story by Songiba ✿ Illustrated and Adapted by Hwang Bino ✿ Published by Crossed Hearts The Archduke’s Adopted Saint Vol. 1 is a gorgeous full-color romantasy manhwa filled with reincarnation, betrayal, revenge, found …
Veil Volume 1: Temperature of Orange | Blush & Pixels NetGalley Review Copy Veil Volume 1: Temperature of Orange By Kotteri · Published by Udon Entertainment Veil Vol 1 is a stunning full-color manga that feels like stepping into an old fashion magazine, a vintage romance film, and a quiet city daydream all at once. …
Illustration Book Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat Mofusand’s 1st Illustration Book • JUNO This was the definition of a comfort read. Just soft, adorable Mofusand cats traveling across Japan, eating cute food, and living their best little lives. Kawaii Art Book Cats Cozy Japan My Thoughts This is more of a visual experience …
Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! Vol. 3 | Blush & Pixels Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! Vol. 3 By mamakari Romance Slice of Life Amnesia Emotional Unrequited Love This is where the story shifts. Less cute glow-up, more emotional reality. Yumeko’s confidence gets tested in the most painful way—loving someone who might not love her back. Rating: …
Single Volume Review ✿ BL Manga Honey Bee & Lemon Balm Vol. 1 By Jil Hashikura • Kodansha • NetGalley Review Copy A soft but really charming BL romance about an ex-yakuza finding a second chance through a gentle florist, a nighttime flower shop, and feelings that bloom before he knows what to do with …
Hitting Rewind with You Vol. 1 | Blush & Pixels Single Volume Review ✿ NetGalley ARC Hitting Rewind with You Vol. 1 By Hanamaru Kira This was such a cute surprise. I went into Hitting Rewind with You Vol. 1 completely blind, and that honestly made the whole thing hit even better. What starts off …
NETGALLEY ARC • KODANSHA COMICS OMORI Vol. 1 By: OMOCAT & Nui Konoito Based on the hit indie RPG of the same name, OMORI uses alternate worlds, video game storytelling, and psychological horror to explore grief, isolation, friendship, and forgiveness in a way that feels unsettling and emotionally heavy. Psychological Horror Game Adaptation Dream Worlds …
Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker! Vol. 1 Review | Blush & Pixels NetGalley Review Copy ✿ Post-Release Review Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker! Vol. 1 By PEACH-PIT • Released March 3, 2026 Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker! Vol. 1 feels like a sparkly return to a magical girl classic, but with an older Amu and a slightly more …