STORY:
I love mangas revolving around cooking/food and I really enjoyed some of Julietta's other works, so it was inevitable for me to read Akuma to Dolce.

Akuma to Dolce is a nice manga (such a shame it's on a seemingly permanent hiatus), but I find the pacing too abrupt/erratic. I never saw the love between Beaut and Mayuri grow. It like's at one point Mayuri saw Beaut (he is quite handsome) and decided to catch feelings for him. I was flabbergasted when the manga suddenly decided they were dating. I felt like I missed a few pages, because when did that officially happen? Later on, Mayuri even refers to herself as his girlfriend and he didn't seem surprised one bit. I guess it's common knowledge that they are together. I wonder if it was a translation mistake and “girlfriend” was used for lack of a better word.

The story seems really slice of life-ish, but that's probably due to the lack of arcs.

I really hate that the story used the amnesic/forget all memories trope. It was like resetting your level one hundred Pikachu back to one.

CHARACTERS:
I found some of the characters a bit bland.

I liked Beaut the most out of all the characters because he had a bit of a spoiled brat persona. He repeatedly turned down party invitations from the Devil himself. I mean who does that? This guy was a boss! He also had a cute, naive air about him. He lacked an understanding of human practices (like school and birthday parties) but never came off as the clueless idiot. He got jealous easily, which brings me back to his childish, brat personality. Beaut even cried when he got too worried. He really has an 'aww' factor.

The shark, Beaut's little helper, is just adorable! But...Why would sharks be in hell with no water source? Well, let's not think about that haha. It doesn't have to make sense! The bottom line is it was cute!

Mayuri's dad I found myself instantly liking him despite his overbearing ways. The interaction between Beaut and him was definitely funny.

Concerning Uphil, I found her unneeded. It's plain to see she's just another annoying love rival. I thought she could have had some redeeming qualities (like being able to ask for help even from a self-proposed enemy; not being prideful) but nope!

Mayuri was okay. She did not cry often (no Shoujo Crying Syndrome for her) whether that's due to the shortness of this manga or her character we don't really know. You could first perceive her as a cold person, but it turns out she really is just quiet and eager to make friends. She is a bit whiny, but I like her to say the least.

Uh, Mako I am neutral about. He was ordered to be Mayuri's friend and takes a liking to her. I feel like he was added to just be a part of Mayuri's harem. One moment he's just doing his job and the next he's teasing Beaut to leave them alone. Still, I really like him too! He is constantly giving Beaut relationship advice and he has good sense. Again, with the story’s pacing when did she find out Mako was ordered to be her friend?

Oh yeah, Frost? Score another one for Mayuri's harem. Whoo!

Tadano is a likable guy! If it weren't so blatantly obvious Mayuri's going to end up with Beaut I would think they make a nice couple.

The angel girls' club? The leader needed to be stripped of her wings. They were more annoying than Uphil.

ART:
I am a fan of the mangaka's art style, so it's no surprise I like Akuma to Dolce's artwork. I am used to the newer artwork in KK/KH, but you can barely tell this is an older work.

OVERALL:
I found the few volumes there are of this story as a fun way to pass the time. Although Mayuri is plain, her adventures are not in the slightest.

If Julietta ever chooses to pick this up again, I think her improved storytelling and art will make it better. If not, it was great while it lasted!