From: My Girlfriend Almost Got Me Killed, So We Had Wild Sex (Serialized Novel)
From Chapter 10: When You Fall You Fly
I asked, “Did it bother you? My giving you orders?”
“No, I liked it. It’s like belonging somewhere. Maybe that makes no sense, but that’s what it feels like to me. If I belong to you, I have a place; a safe place. I meant it when I said I would do anything for you.”
The next thing I knew, she had let go of me and was kneeling at my feet. “Mistress Shiro, will you accept me as your submissive? I know I’m all messed up and weird, but I would be honored if you thought me worthy to serve you.”
Chapter 26 released: The Woman in Red and Dragon Lady
It would be ironic if our trio perished lost in the Sea of Trees (Aokigahara) after defeating Meiko-kun and sad if Shiro and Kao couldn’t find a way to put their relationship on a more stable footing.
Quote: After a bit, Kao said, “Who’s the woman with you?”
“Kanoko silly. She has been very brave. I don’t think I could have done it without her.”
“No, the other woman.” She pointed and sure enough, there was a woman dressed in a faded red blouse and matching skirt sitting between Kao and Kanoko.
Today's indie author review! "The Flying Mermaid" by Eule Grey, I Volcano book 1.5:
"Very well written... a beautifully told tale of strength in times of hardship and resistance during times of conflict. I have not read the other stories in the series, but I have put them on my list."
Willow Wren: Lion and Gazelle
My Girlfriend Almost Got Me Killed Side Stories
Chapter 1: Released: Lion and Gazelle
(Art: Mai-sensei)
Summary: Tanaka Kanoko writes about Shiro-san and Kaori-san’s first meeting.
Quote: Tanya was good at this game. With her platinum blonde hair, she made me think of a lioness waiting to pull down a timid gazelle. If Tanya could bring her down, she would be a prize trophy.
Today's review! Luck of the Draw by Addison Albright:
"This well-written story is lovely: there are some worrying moments, but then there's is a happy ever after... I recommend the book - it blends MM romance with a well-realised fantasy world. "
Today's queer indie author review! Bite Club by Eule Grey:
Gordon: "Intense, at times bizarre, and emotionally powerful... “leaves the reader not only with a desire to read other pieces by this author. Five stars."
Today's queer release: Sasha Hope's MM urban fantasy Borders Between Empires.
Detective Hanni Nassar finds himself in enemy territory while investigating a string of robberies. After accidentally crossing the Central Empire’s borderline, he comes face to face with Jaemin Yi...
Today's queer indie author review! Driving in Circles by Frances Fox:
"An exceptionally good story... I recommend this book - it has all the good feels and hope for two marvelous men - it's my favorite story of the series. I can’t wait to see what Frances Fox writes next."
Light Novel Review: I’m in Love with the Villainess: She’s so Cheeky for a Commoner.
By Inori
Illustrated by Hanagata
Published: Seven Seas Entertainment
(This review starts by talking about the series and Inori-sense, but I get to this volume by the end.)
Inori-sensei is one of the best authors to be currently writing Yuri. (I would say of queer literature) She is one of us and gets it. This is an author who is humorous at the same time she tackles serious topics. She is one of the few authors that can have me belly-laughing. Her talent doesn’t end there. The story is serious and serious issues are embedded in it. (Economic equality and queer existence.)
Her characters include both out and closeted lesbians, as well as a trans character. She treats these characters with respect and understanding without bludgeoning us with the sad realities many of us face.
You are going to be hearing a lot more about Inori and “I’m in Love with the Villainess” because an anime based on her books is planned for this fall. Inori seems excited about the anime, so I have high hopes that it will be good.
Sensei is very engaged with her readers, including her foreign fans. This is good because foreign fans have been a major driver of her continued success. When her books first appeared, they were only available as ebooks. The West got physical books first.
“I’m in Love with the Villainess” is a must-read for Yuri fans and those interested in queer literature.
What about “She’s so Cheeky for a Commoner.” Like all Inori’s books, it is well written. Both humorous and serious. The book covers the same ground as the first series, but from Clair Francois’s, the villainess’, point of view.
Anyone who has read the first series should love this book. And that is where we get the major problem with “She’s so Cheeky.” While you are meant to be able to read it as a stand-alone series, it fails at that. There is so much material that demands you have read the first series. I can’t imagine reading it without first having read the first series. Which, as I have pointed out, is well worth reading.