Before you even start reading this review, be warned that while there are no spoilers for the novel itself, it might contain spoilers for Vento Aureo. So if you aren't familiar with part 5 of JoJo, you shouldn't be reading this review. Or this novel. Golden Heart/Golden Ring is a a JoJo spin-off novel set after the group splits and betrays the Boss. It is surprisingly well written light novel. And and at this point don't mean story-wise, but the actual writing. Lot of LNs suffer from being non-descriptive, bland and too straight-to-the-point. GHGR, fortunately, uses more colorful language thanks to which it feels like anactual book and not a pulp. It reads well and the only downside might be a bit short lenght. Then again, maybe it read so well because it chooses exactly the pacing it needs without needles stretching.

Of couse, story-wise GHGR is well done too. The start might look light something out of a western young adult fiction for girls, but that too is an interesting choice and it makes sense in the context of the story. And it provides a different point of view to that of what typically is a JoJo protagonist. Worry not though, as it doesn't take long to get bizarre. As a whole it stays true to the JoJo feel and it would pass for a script for regular Part 5 episode/chapter. Especially the battle with the "villain of the week" fits right in without a doubt. The characters stay true to their... well, characters and the novel works as a perfect supplement for fans that just NEED MORE.

Don't let the 7/10 rating confuse you, it's a strong 7, one that is closer to something like 7.7/10. If you liked Part 5, you should certainly give this a read too. If you didn't... well, I'd say you could give this a chance anyway.