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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 3.1 hrs on record
Posted: 1 Feb, 2024 @ 7:01am
Updated: 15 Jun, 2024 @ 12:13pm

I must admit - that was quite hell of a ride.

I was a great deal impressed and horrified by the story in this kinetic visual novel. Being a person who likes psychological and disturbing themes, each moment of this novel was nothing less than pure enjoyment. Not every story has to be friendly, and it's one of the most excellent things a story can achieve: make the reader feel bad yet thankful about reading it.

The concept and storyline were brilliantly thought-out, with one of the best plot twists I've ever encountered. The ending just left me feeling thoroughly mindblown. That took a very dark yet captivating turn for this kinetic novel, turning instantly into a fan favorite for me. It even solidifies my conviction that having a demon catgirl is the pinnacle of our society. This may come as quite weird, but I enjoyed the love scene; the presentation itself was excellent. It was especially well-described by the accompanying dialogues, poetic in nature but with an ease of understanding that goes hand in hand with the happenings on screen. This is undoubtedly one of my favorite moments in 'Sweetest Monster.'

Except for this, I found Robin, the main character, highly annoying through most of the book.

Unlike other visual novels, which often have generic, likable male protagonists for self-insertion purposes, this author made the brave move of creating a character that many readers will not have many agreements with. Yet, how well such a characterization was done, with precision, changed everything to something different in its frustration level, from the frustration that will make me genuinely dislike the story. I wish there was more information or even a backstory behind the Bell and Melody affiliation. The "Extras," unlocked at the end of the novel, are definitely an excellent addition for all lore hunters: some character descriptions can be found here.

Overall, I would recommend this novel, although you should brace yourself for the greatest trauma of your life.

Eldritch horror catgirl would definitely fix me
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