I really enjoyed this! It was cute and charming. I'm not sure that I'm going to be a fan of the love triangle, but I'm definitely intrigued enough to I really enjoyed this! It was cute and charming. I'm not sure that I'm going to be a fan of the love triangle, but I'm definitely intrigued enough to continue the series....more
We've deviated from the technical aspects of the play the characters have been working on and now we're really diving into their interpersonalOkay....
We've deviated from the technical aspects of the play the characters have been working on and now we're really diving into their interpersonal and internal conflicts. I had a couple of issues with this volume. The artwork was great, but there weren't many defining characteristics between the characters so it was hard to tell who was who. Additionally, the pacing was off. I think I was expecting a little more tension and build up. While it was nice to get the background on specific characters, the story felt as though it was losing a little bit of steam. I'm going to continue the series for now, but I'm hoping that we get back to the heart of plot which is Aqua's quest for revenge....more
Not a bad start to a new series. I’m really interested in the revenge plot. The main character is out to slowly take back what she lost to a3.5 Stars…
Not a bad start to a new series. I’m really interested in the revenge plot. The main character is out to slowly take back what she lost to a woman who was jealous of her mother and caused her immeasurable stress. Honestly, I’m more interested in what this woman’s sons think of her. Clearly they think she’s responsible for the fire, but they don’t directly say anything to her. I also wasn’t extremely impressed by the artwork. It was something about the necks that threw me off ...more
The text placement in this is horrid though haha. I felt so confused sometimes. I liked it enough to slowlThis was a pretty solid start to the series…
The text placement in this is horrid though haha. I felt so confused sometimes. I liked it enough to slowly read it from the library. The ending made me feel like we could have a potential love triangle and that could be a hit or a miss. ...more
Not me almost crying at the end of this volume. Wow. I’ve put off reading this series for wayyy too long. This was so devastating yet beautiful. TasukNot me almost crying at the end of this volume. Wow. I’ve put off reading this series for wayyy too long. This was so devastating yet beautiful. Tasuku is the new kid and town and has been outed by classmates. Fortunately, he comes across a drop in center where he meets others who may be dealing with the same things. This was so damn real and done with so much care. I felt every emotion from every character. It’s been a while since I’ve been this excited to continue on with a series. CW: suicidal ideation/attempt...more
This had so much potential but falters with clumsy writing, lack of plot development and a heavy emphasis of sex. I’m always interested in learning moThis had so much potential but falters with clumsy writing, lack of plot development and a heavy emphasis of sex. I’m always interested in learning more about urban legends especially when they take place in a different country. This manga is headed in that direction but lacks a strong foundation for effective storytelling. The characters aren’t really likeable and the depiction of female characters crosses lines that don’t work especially for those that are in middle and high school. I’m glad that I checked this out from the library and I’m not sure whether I’ll be picking up the second volume or not. ...more
While I wasn’t necessary blown away by the story, the close analysis about the meaning of kindness is interesting and it’ll be fun to see how Sakura aWhile I wasn’t necessary blown away by the story, the close analysis about the meaning of kindness is interesting and it’ll be fun to see how Sakura and Saku continue to interact with each other. 3.5 Stars. ...more
This! This definitely deviated from what I’ve seen in previous volumes, but I enjoyed how it took a deep look into what it means to adapt a work and tThis! This definitely deviated from what I’ve seen in previous volumes, but I enjoyed how it took a deep look into what it means to adapt a work and the conflicts that arise as a result. It also illustrates the struggles that quite a few mangakas face once they attain a certain level of success. It’s gut wrenching knowing how the beautiful art we get to enjoy regardless of the medium deeply impacts those behind the scenes. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing where the story is going to go in the next volume. ...more
Ooo this one is tough. There are a lot of content warnings for this including: dead naming, misgendering, affairs, suicide.
The most important thing toOoo this one is tough. There are a lot of content warnings for this including: dead naming, misgendering, affairs, suicide.
The most important thing to take into consideration when reading this is the original publication date which was in the 1970s. Although there are many parts of this that wouldn’t necessarily hold up in 2024, there are many parts that show that Riyoko Ikeda was ahead of her time. This isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s depressing and sad with an intense ending that isn’t what we typically want showcased in relation to the trans experience. I think viewing this through a historical lens is important and illustrates the manner in which LGBTQIA topics and themes have evolved and been explored in manga. I’m giving this three stars because the story lacked in several areas where the plot and characters could have utilized more development. Nevertheless, I’m glad I picked it up as it’s my first title by Ikeda....more
Okay, I definitely liked this one better than the first volume! The themes and character development were more complex. I was shocked that the end of Okay, I definitely liked this one better than the first volume! The themes and character development were more complex. I was shocked that the end of the volume heavily dived into good versus evil and whether the two can coexist in one being. I’m definitely looking forward to the next volume and getting to know these characters as they face the different mysteries of the school. ...more
This is good for fans of cat manga but honestly not enough happened to even draw my interest. There really isn’t a plot outside of Red being unable toThis is good for fans of cat manga but honestly not enough happened to even draw my interest. There really isn’t a plot outside of Red being unable to stop the cat from sitting on his lap. I also couldn’t tell if this was supposed to be a play on a RPG or not. The artwork was beautiful but I think I’m going to stop at volume 1. ...more
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