Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs · review
Review based on the first 6 LN volumes: First let me give my thoughts on what this series LACKS : meaningful or understandable romance, original setting, fleshed-out characters, any meaningful adherence to a plot. Now looking at what I just had to say you may be wondering why I would give such a series a 7 and here's the answer : IT'S FUN. In a way this series is truly a LIGHT novel, it's both light-hearted and casual without being deep or meaningfully dramatic, at least to me. Although it lacks all the things I noted earlier I think it trades those things for a simplyfun read with some comedic moments that had me laugh a few times and enjoy myself.
The interactions between Leon and the rest of the cast are the best part of the series, I for one enjoy his relationship with Luxion and the King the most but the deeply antagonistic mentality of Leon are what make the series worth giving a try.
Art 5/10: Some good scenes but mostly mediocre mech art
Characters 7/10: The only reason the series is worth reading
Enjoyment 7/10: Light-hearted, casual, occasionally comedic, had fun reading
Conclusion: read if you're looking for something fun but don't go in thinking this is some "mold-breaking" isekai with a unique twist on the Otome genre (that whole "twist" is technically the main plot but it really just sits on the backburner to develop the characters)