Rosen Blood manga screencap. The male lead hugs the heroine from behind as she smiles up at him.

Rosen Blood

Name: Rosen Blood
MangakaIshizue Kachiru

Volumes: 5 (Complete)
Licensed: Viz (5 Volumes: Digital (App) / Paperback)
Type: Manga
Genre: Supernatural/Drama/Mystery
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary:  
After the carriage she had embarked upon crashed, Stella is saved by a tall dark and handsome stranger and brought to the mysterious mansion surrounded by poisonous roses in which he lives with three other gorgeous men. However, with no money left, Stella is forced to work as a maid which will prove dangerous for her because she is yet to find out that all four men are actually vampires!

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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 2/5

Opinion: Another vampire series, sorry I usually space them out but it’s just based on what I’m reading. Heads up, was super disappointed by this series.

The art is unreal I love it so much but very weirdly male gazey. The guys are drawn well though as well. Very detailed and has a gothic vibe.

Where the series falls apart is the plot. It’s a mystery but there still feels like so many loose ends or things resolve quickly in a way that makes no sense. It felt like there wasn’t a consistent plot line all the way through that was GENUINELY engaging. The heroine plays a kind of bimbo role as well I wasn’t fond of.

It’s disappointing since the premise the world created were SO intriguing but it felt like the mangaka couldn’t focus and keep it cohesive.

Final Rating: 2/5

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Request From A Yakuza "The Man You Picked Up Is An Underground Prince!?"

Go Shimei wa Yakuza Kara

Name: Goshimei wa Yakuza Kara Koakuma Kyabajou Hirotta Otoko wa Gokudou Ouji (Request From A Yakuza “The Man You Picked Up Is An Underground Prince!?”)
Mangaka: Kanzuki Hana

Volumes: 11 Ch (Complete)
Licensed: E-Renta
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Hentai
Age Group: Mature (18+)

Summary:  “Did you feel that? You’re cute. Now then, should I make you feel… more?” With this sweet voice whispering in her ear, her body is pushed to the limit! Poor, burdened with debt, and with no luck in men, Misaki reached the end of her rope… Then she picks up a bruised young man. Even though he laughs flirtatiously, he is still cool, and somehow they end up living together! In reality… the young man is the head of a yakuza gang, and is extremely perverted on top of that!! Forcibly licking her in the bath, and talking dirty to her… After such passionate petting, her body is melting and just can’t resist anymore! What will happen to my life!!

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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 2/5

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Scene of the Heroine and the Water God from The Water Dragons Bride by Rei Toma

The Water Dragons Bride

Name: The Water Dragons Bride
MangakaToma Rei

Volumes: 11 (Complete)
Licensed: Viz (11 Volumes: Digital (App) / Paperback)
Type: Manga
Genre: Adventure/Action/Fantasy/Drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
One’s life can be changed in a brace of shakes. And little Asahi is unlucky in that: she suddenly finds herself in a strange world where people worship the mysterious water god. The girl is sure that the whole story about gods is just a mere fable but… why and to whom is she sacrifiсed to?

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Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 2/5

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Koi to Shinzo: Love and Heart

Koi to Shinzo: Love and Heart

Name: Love and Heart (Koi to Shinzo)
Mangaka: Kaidou, Chitose

Volumes: 10 (Complete)
Licensed: Yen Press (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Psychological/Mystery
Age Group: Older Teen

Freshman Yo Yagisawa actually has plenty of problems. But when a complete stranger introduces himself as her childhood friend and just moves in with her, the hustle and bustle really starts! Suddenly, the most creepy things start to happen around her. Who is this guy and is Yo in danger?

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Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 2/5

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Honey Blood Beauty and her Vampire

The Honey-Blood Beauty and Her Vampire

Name: The Honey-Blood Beauty and Her Vampire (Mitsugetsuhime to Vampire)
MangakaFuyuori, Toma

Volumes: 4 (Complete)
Licensed: Kodansha (4 Volumes: Digital)
Type: Manga
Genre: Fantasy/Supernatural
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Kagari Tojyo is smart and beautiful…but what really draws a crowd is her rare “honey blood”—a crowd of vampires, that is! Enter Ryotaro, her bodyguard and a vampire himself…with quite the perverted, sadistic streak! What’s Kagari got to do to have a “normal” life?
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Graphics Rating: 2/5
Plot Rating: 2/5

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