Some sweet – some spicy – some dark, but never not romantic
MY RATINGS & SUMMARIES
Spice Level Range (1 – 5): 1 = little to no sexual tension scenes, 2 = some sexual tension scenes but nothing overly visual, 3 = mostly sexual tension scenes with some sexual scenes drawn out here and there, 4 = many sexual scenes drawn out, bordering erotica, 5 = pretty much or is erotica/smut
Sweet Level Range (1 – 5): 1 = probably more sad, dark or abusive type of love than sweet, 2 = has hints of sweet love here and there but still mostly feeling either sad or scared, 3 = good balance of sweet and dark love, 4 = mostly sweet, happy feelings with few sad or dark feelings, 5 = it’s a sweet, happy love story that goes the way you want it to the whole time
Dawn of the Arcana
Author: Rei Toma
Number of Volumes: 13
Original Run: 2009 – 2013
Troupe: Enemies to Lovers
Sweet Level: 2
Spice Level: 2
Summary: female mc with two male mc love interests. Female experiences abuse like bullying throughout. Class disparities. Abilities. If you’re looking for a fulfilling love ending, this is not it. Very sad ending – made me cry and is not at all what you expect to happen.
Black Bird
Author: Kanoko Sakurakouji
Number of Volumes: 18
Original Run: 2006 – 2012
Troupe:
Sweet Level: 3
Spice Level: 3-4
Summary: dark fantasy romance. Demons, abilities and female mc life always at risk. Male mc can be dark but always ends up being sweet in the end. Many sexual scenes but nothing too graphic. Female mc battles many emotions but overall great ending. Definitely made me cry from how romantic the last volume was.
Beauty and Chaos 