May 2025

Pa Ying’s Book Review

The last installment of "The Disabled Tyrant and His Beloved Pet Fish" by Xue Shan Fei Hu felt like a speed run to the finish line. Compared to the earlier, slower-paced volumes, this final volume felt like a mad dash to the finish line. The side plots featured in the previous three books were resolved in the first third of this book. Still, even this speed run could not stop me from putting this series on my go-to reading list.

We have made it to the end with no third-act breakup. They stood tall against all odds, and our "disabled tyrant" was finally rewarded with the title of crown prince. These two have shown us that communication is key to any thriving relationship, and regardless of ability, if one truly cares enough, there will be a way to make one another understand each other; truly an example of "if he wanted to, he would."

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What do you bring back to your new life in an ancient society?

One of the moments that gave us the most insight into Li Yu’s character is arguably one of the most comedic. When presented with the chance to bring anything from contemporary society back to the ancient world, Li Yu has some very clear priorities: books, a phone (camera), common medicines, and CONDOMS. Lots and lots of condoms.

More babies and domestic fluff!

“It’s like a reward.”

Sometimes you read an entire series just waiting for the cute baby at the end. We do that all the time. If there’s a pregnant man, a cute baby, or the potential for domestic fluff, we’ll read it. If you’re looking for some stories that fit that description now that we’ve finished The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish, we have some suggestions.

Webcomics

• Surge Towards You

• Unromantic

• Blood Link

Anime

• Tadaima, Okaeri

• Buddy Daddies

Do you have anything you’d like to add to the list? Let us know; send us a message or tag us on Tumblr or Bluesky!

UP NEXT, we’re reading Legend of Exorcism Vol.1

In the mystical Taihang Mountains, Hongjun, a half-yao sheltered from the human world, is sent on a dangerous mission by the mountain ruler: disguise his true nature and join the Great Tang Department of Demonic Exorcism in Chang’an. In the bustling capital, he meets Li Jinglong, a luckless soldier leading a team of extraordinary exorcists. As they confront dark forces threatening the city, a bond forms between Hongjun and Li Jinglong, leading Hongjun to question whether he can trust him with his true identity.

We’ve updated the release schedule! Check it out here.

We will keep an updated list of the books coming up on our reading list. Many of the books on this list are new or upcoming releases; sometimes, the release date gets moved. When that happens, we adjust the list.

More to consider: Legend of Exorcism, the Donghua

We are reading the first volume of Legend of Exorcism for the next episode and the second volume right after that. But if that isn’t enough Legend of Exorcism for you, there’s a Donghua too! And it’s so much fun!