I also really liked them, novellas included, except book 6. That one just didn't work for me (and apparently for quite a few people), and I ended up reading a summary.

Since books 7 to 9 aren't included in the show, they're worth reading just for the continuation and conclusion of the series.

• Yakuza 8 infinite wealth: I had a lot of fun with it, platinum it. Story is a bit wonky but Ichiban and Kiryu in the same team is very hype. My favorite this year. I don't like their dlc structure.
• FF7 Rebirth: pretty fun but it has flaws. The story is... something, but the gameplay offers a lot. It still feel like there's a lot of missed opportunities. Hard mode is not fun.
• Dragon Quest 3 2dhd: it was fun at first but I really had to force myself through the last section of the game, it went on for too long. Didn't try to do the bonus content, DQ is just not my jam.
• Live A Live remaster: I love this game, very pretty, but I almost feel like I like the snes version better because I can fast forward the bad parts. My #2.
• Octopath Traveller 2: I didn't get very far, the gameplay loop felt too similar to the first game, the stories didn't drag me in. Pretty though.
• Clair Obscur Expédition 33: I'm struggling with it. I don't like the dodge mechanic, it has way too much impact during battles, but I understand why people love it.
• Eiyuden Chronicles: currently playing through it on Hard Mode. The story is predictable but that doesn't stop me from enjoying it. It has a lot of charm, especially the characters. So far my #3.