A Writer’s Reflections: The Past, Present, and Future

Originally Posted: July 4, 2021 “It was a day just like any other. The ever-studious writer busied herself with the magic and technology of the world. Knowledge is half the battle after all! However, her concentration was cut short by a knock at her door.“Hello! A letter for you, Ms. Naruji.” It wasn’t the regular… Read More A Writer’s Reflections: The Past, Present, and Future

A Writer’s Reflections: On Light Novel Inserts

Originally Posted: March 16, 2021 “With springtime coming ever nearer, a certain budding writer hopes to blossom into new opportunities. Success rides upon her hard work, but she can’t shake the weariness from her heavy eyes. The coffee from the morning has run dry as well.As her will cracked, a delusion-induced beckoning echoed from her… Read More A Writer’s Reflections: On Light Novel Inserts

A Writer’s Reflections: Introducing Responsibility to Great Power

Originally Posted: January 29, 2021 “The new year had just begun, and our cute(?) Oracle is faced yet again with a great dilemma. Such a decision will have far-reaching consequences for herself and those around her. All she needs to do is stamp one for approval, but a sleep-deprived trance is stopping her from thinking… Read More A Writer’s Reflections: Introducing Responsibility to Great Power

Review: The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life, Vol. 5

Originally Posted: January 17, 2021 Written by Usata Nonohara with illustrations by ox. Released in English by Yen Press with a translation by Erin Husson. “Another day had ended, and the sun was setting. The sky was the same deep red it always was at that time. Did the people of the City now see… Read More Review: The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life, Vol. 5

A Writer’s Reflections: End-of-Year Spotlights

Originally Posted: December 19, 2020 “After a gruelling six-month journey, the young(?) Oracle sat at her desk and began chronicling her adventures. With a cup of hot-chocolate by her side and a woolly blanket over her shoulders, the warmth that filled her home relieved her weary body of the cold outside. But one thing brought… Read More A Writer’s Reflections: End-of-Year Spotlights

Review: The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life, Vol. 4

Originally Posted: October 11, 2020 Written by Usata Nonohara with illustrations by ox. Released in English by Yen Press with a translation by Erin Husson. “Oh yeah, the upstairs guest room is my room now! Maaan, never in my wildest dreams did I think you’d be living in such a snazzy house, Mariela. Oh, Sieg,… Read More Review: The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life, Vol. 4