Recs if you like Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus, Vol. 1...

Manga isn't just for kids! These are titles intended for more mature audiences, including my personal recs and influential, well-known and bestselling titles that are available in English. Whether it's frank discussions of mental illness, abuse, LGBTQIA+ issues, violence, sexuality, horror or dark fantasy, these are manga that either originally ran in seinen (young adult men) or josei (young adult women) magazines, or I've otherwise broadly categorized through research as "not for for kids."

pink, sophisticated & sometimes fatale <3 curating the personality of my aspirations (added some essential nonfic & poetry!)

They're here. This is a list of manga about adults in contemporary, non-fantasy settings. BL and GL are included here. SPOILERS: Actually some of them are unemployed as a plot point.

the coquette femme aesthetic is of the utmost importance

Shoujo and Josei series everyone should read.

List inspired by @Lady_of_the_Library's club post. Recommendations provided by the PB community! These stories are intended for adult readers (18+) and often feature realistic, mature romantic relationships, complex emotional situations, and sometimes explicit content.

curated list of my fave fiction that have authentic and in-depth portrayals of the bi+ experience—often through intersections with gender expansiveness and the aromantic/asexual spectrums—as attraction that transcends gender, and/or the unique simultaneous embodiment of homosexuality and heterosexuality.

these are the first volumes of some of the best comic and manga series. if you are new to comics/graphic novels or are looking to try a new series, this is the list for you.

A list with good romance and good vibes, no trigger warnings

my favourite manga with thoughtful queer rep!

A collection of Manga published in the early 2000. While some portrayals of social problems might not have aged well, they are an open door to a time where many older Manga readers grew up in. They serve as a contrast to today's norms and standards and might reflect one's own journey of emotional growth.

Let's face it. We're getting old! Want to read about something other than High School romance? Then this Manga list is for you 💕

standalones or series that i think are worth picking up

My picks of the “healing fiction” ❤️‍🩹 genre and books that fit the vibe. I’ve read most of these books and can attest to them. It might not seem like there is a theme here, but I promise it makes sense and I tried to vary them. Take care of yourselves friends.

Some of these books deal with heavier topics and some are cozy. Some are really really weird, but make you think in an interesting way and are cathartic to read. I hope you find some peace in at least one of them. ❤️