Astrophel's Updates en-US Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:48:47 -0700 60 Astrophel's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review7365728429 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:48:47 -0700 <![CDATA[Astrophel added 'Nobody in Particular']]> /review/show/7365728429 Nobody in Particular by Sophie Gonzales Astrophel gave 4 stars to Nobody in Particular (Hardcover) by Sophie Gonzales
bookshelves: netgalley
4/5
Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an ARC. All opinions are my own.

This book is such a fun and sweet take on the princess x commoner trope! I really liked both characters, and I loved how hopeful the tone was in general. There were some darker themes, particularly overdose. Without going into any spoilers, there is a plot line that deals with grief and trauma, but I think the situation was handled in a way that was genuine and compassionate.

Admittedly, as someone who is pretty anti-monarchy in real life, there were a few things that Rose said that I didn’t agree with, but also� this is a book that takes place in a fictional country. And I am more than willing to suspend my real life feelings towards monarchies if the story is cute and fun, which this is. ]]> Review7641841639 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:33:50 -0700 <![CDATA[Astrophel added 'You Can't Live All on Your Own!, Volume 1']]> /review/show/7641841639 You Can't Live All on Your Own!, Volume 1 by Mizoko Tsuno Astrophel gave 5 stars to You Can't Live All on Your Own!, Volume 1 (Paperback) by Mizoko Tsuno
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5/5
Thank you to Edelweiss for a digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

This is such a fun story and the art is so cute!! I love seeing more manga with protagonists in their late 20s, dealing with all sorts of late 20s things. I really loved how different the 4 main friends are and how their priorities in life differ so drastically, but they’re all still there for each other. I think I could read one million billion volumes of this and never get tired of it.
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bookshelves: netgalley
4/5
Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an ARC. All opinions are my own.

This book is such a fun and sweet take on the princess x commoner trope! I really liked both characters, and I loved how hopeful the tone was in general. There were some darker themes, particularly overdose. Without going into any spoilers, there is a plot line that deals with grief and trauma, but I think the situation was handled in a way that was genuine and compassionate.

Admittedly, as someone who is pretty anti-monarchy in real life, there were a few things that Rose said that I didn’t agree with, but also� this is a book that takes place in a fictional country. And I am more than willing to suspend my real life feelings towards monarchies if the story is cute and fun, which this is. ]]> ReadStatus9522747117 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:01:38 -0700 <![CDATA[Astrophel wants to read 'The Restless Dark']]> /review/show/7637521529 The Restless Dark by Erica Waters Astrophel wants to read The Restless Dark by Erica Waters
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