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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I mean it was okay. I’ve read better singular romance mangas then this. I honestly didn’t know anything about it except that others seemed to really like it. I just wasn’t feeling it. I enjoy the mixed communication in series just because things change and we address it as time goes on but for it being so short it just felt really rushed. I can see where others might like this though especially if it’s the first one they’ve read from this genre. But personally not for me.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Pure sweet fluff. Read if you're in need of an uplifting book!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Yagi has wanted to work in a bookshop ever since meeting a young man, who shared his love of picture books with him as a child. Unfortunately Yagi is a goat and goats like eating paper, so no one wants to hire him to work at a book store. That is until he moves to the carnivorous part of town and a stern, but kind wolf boy hires him. Yes, Yagi has a bad habit of taking bites out of books, but he also brings in customers.
This is a super cute, goofy BL comic with animal-human hybrid characters. None of the twists are unexpected, but that doesn't affect the romance from being adorable. It also telegraphs the graphic sex scenes four or five pages ahead, which I greatly appreciated.Mostly because I couldn't stop laughing at Ookami jerking Yagi off because, you know, that's what bros do when one of them is in sexual distress. I personally don't feel like the graphic sex is necessary and might actually be a detriment to what is otherwise an adorable love story that could be accessible to a larger age range. Still it's a silly premise that made my heart happy.
This is a super cute, goofy BL comic with animal-human hybrid characters. None of the twists are unexpected, but that doesn't affect the romance from being adorable. It also telegraphs the graphic sex scenes four or five pages ahead, which I greatly appreciated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is honestly one of the cutest manga that I’ve ever read! I loved that this took place in a bookshop (there simply aren’t enough books that take place in bookstores 🥰). I loved that Yagi’s dream was to be a book seller and that Ookami was the one to bring that dream to reality. And the way that all the other carnivores adored Yagi was just so cute! I also really liked that this was a little bit of a childhood-friends-to-lovers situation (even if Yagi didn’t recognize Ookami at first). This is getting a four and a half stars. It was just so fun and cute and I would love to see more! 🥰
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
lighthearted
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
It's cute but with the same issues that books of this genre have.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An e-arc of the book has been provided by the publisher, Tokyo Pop – Love x Love, in exchange for an honest review.
Yagi is a goat and he works in a bookshop.
It may not be much of a shocker for you but in the world he lives in, it is bizarre to see a goat working near any sort of stuff made of paper. Why, you might ask? It is because goats like to eat paper, apparently. And so, Yagi’s dream of becoming a book seller and this stereotype (that is actually true) collides with one another. Until he found a store in the carnivore zone who employed him. Little did he know, there’s a story behind it.
Yagi the Bookshop Goat is a cute read and refreshes some of the good memories I had when I started reading. Reading the manga made me reminisce of the parts of my life when I also wanted to work in local book stores or in libraries.
I adore the simplicity of the manga art and paneling. The story was easy to follow and the emotional expressions of each characters are well portrayed by the simplistic and (as for Japanese art standards) less exaggerated expressions. Additionally, the straightforwardness of the paneling made it such an easy read. There wasn’t any complicated skips and cuts that are common within overdrawn manga. It is appealing and quick to read with respect to these decisions.
It did not ruin the entirety of the book for me however, I found (at least) two reasons why I was bothered by this book: (1) the obvious age gap of the characters and the story behind their meeting. In trying to avoid spoilers I will leave it at that. I didn’t think much of it as a big deal but it can become detrimental for some people; and, (2) the mandatory sex scenes that, perhaps, most BL manga cannot seem to shake off.
Overall, I adored this book. There was so much I was able to relate to and I find the characters charming and cute. As I’ve said, you have to look out for the reason why I was pretty off by the story, but aside from that, it was an entertaining read.
“You can enjoy books in a unique way, all your own.”
Yagi is a goat and he works in a bookshop.
It may not be much of a shocker for you but in the world he lives in, it is bizarre to see a goat working near any sort of stuff made of paper. Why, you might ask? It is because goats like to eat paper, apparently. And so, Yagi’s dream of becoming a book seller and this stereotype (that is actually true) collides with one another. Until he found a store in the carnivore zone who employed him. Little did he know, there’s a story behind it.
Yagi the Bookshop Goat is a cute read and refreshes some of the good memories I had when I started reading. Reading the manga made me reminisce of the parts of my life when I also wanted to work in local book stores or in libraries.
I adore the simplicity of the manga art and paneling. The story was easy to follow and the emotional expressions of each characters are well portrayed by the simplistic and (as for Japanese art standards) less exaggerated expressions. Additionally, the straightforwardness of the paneling made it such an easy read. There wasn’t any complicated skips and cuts that are common within overdrawn manga. It is appealing and quick to read with respect to these decisions.
It did not ruin the entirety of the book for me however, I found (at least) two reasons why I was bothered by this book: (1) the obvious age gap of the characters and the story behind their meeting. In trying to avoid spoilers I will leave it at that. I didn’t think much of it as a big deal but it can become detrimental for some people; and, (2) the mandatory sex scenes that, perhaps, most BL manga cannot seem to shake off.
Overall, I adored this book. There was so much I was able to relate to and I find the characters charming and cute. As I’ve said, you have to look out for the reason why I was pretty off by the story, but aside from that, it was an entertaining read.
Leí la versión digital en la maravillosa plataforma INKR donde los usuarios premium (Inkr Extra) tienen acceso a montones de mangas y webtoon (también hay contenido gratuito).
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En un mundo paralelo donde los animales han evolucionado a una forma humanoide, donde solo sus orejas o colas delatan sus ancestros, los herbívoros y carnívoros viven en paz, aunque tienen sus zonas designadas y existe cierta desconfianza entre ambos. Yagi, la cabra, adora los libros gracias al dependiente de la librería de su barrio, que le leía los libros ilustrados. Aunque su sueño siempre ha sido seguir los pasos de ese onii-san y trabajar como librero, nadie desea contratarlo porque Yagi tiene la mala costumbre de ¡Comerse los libros! (cabra tenía que ser XD). Pero Ookami, el dueño lobo de una librería en la zona de carnívoros, le da una oportunidad. Y Yagi demuestra su don único para la clasificación de libros, porque al probarlos puede saber las emociones que genera su contenido... su único miedo es que su jefe quiera comérselo si le da una mordida a alguno de los libros.
AAAAAHHH, es un manga PRECIOSO. Tanto el arte super bonito, los dibujos de trazo limpio y los personajes hermosos, como la historia tierna sobre un chico cabra que desea alcanzar su sueño y superar los prejuicios de todos contra las cabras, que comen todo el papel que encuentran. El romance es suavecito, muy gradual y bonito bonito bonito. Un plus son los chibis tan graciosos que intercala en las escenas serias, que le dan un toque cómico único. También que los personajes dejen ver sus características animales de vez en cuando, como el balido que le sale a Yagi cuando Ookami lo regaña por comerse los libros, o que a uno de los autores le salgan las garras cuando está estresado.
Definitivamente esta mangaka se va a mi lista de favoritos y devoraré todo lo que publique.
Si están de humor para una historia tierna, con mensaje y un romance precioso, dénle una oportunidad.
Nivel de Inglés: Básico
¿Qué Disfruté?
Todo. Lo cotidiano de la historia, con su toque de fantasía y las motivaciones de Yagi y los demás personajes.
¿Qué Prefiero Olvidar?
Para una historia tan linda, adoraría que fuera más que un tomo.
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En un mundo paralelo donde los animales han evolucionado a una forma humanoide, donde solo sus orejas o colas delatan sus ancestros, los herbívoros y carnívoros viven en paz, aunque tienen sus zonas designadas y existe cierta desconfianza entre ambos. Yagi, la cabra, adora los libros gracias al dependiente de la librería de su barrio, que le leía los libros ilustrados. Aunque su sueño siempre ha sido seguir los pasos de ese onii-san y trabajar como librero, nadie desea contratarlo porque Yagi tiene la mala costumbre de ¡Comerse los libros! (cabra tenía que ser XD). Pero Ookami, el dueño lobo de una librería en la zona de carnívoros, le da una oportunidad. Y Yagi demuestra su don único para la clasificación de libros, porque al probarlos puede saber las emociones que genera su contenido... su único miedo es que su jefe quiera comérselo si le da una mordida a alguno de los libros.
AAAAAHHH, es un manga PRECIOSO. Tanto el arte super bonito, los dibujos de trazo limpio y los personajes hermosos, como la historia tierna sobre un chico cabra que desea alcanzar su sueño y superar los prejuicios de todos contra las cabras, que comen todo el papel que encuentran. El romance es suavecito, muy gradual y bonito bonito bonito. Un plus son los chibis tan graciosos que intercala en las escenas serias, que le dan un toque cómico único. También que los personajes dejen ver sus características animales de vez en cuando, como el balido que le sale a Yagi cuando Ookami lo regaña por comerse los libros, o que a uno de los autores le salgan las garras cuando está estresado.
Definitivamente esta mangaka se va a mi lista de favoritos y devoraré todo lo que publique.
Si están de humor para una historia tierna, con mensaje y un romance precioso, dénle una oportunidad.
Nivel de Inglés: Básico
¿Qué Disfruté?
Todo. Lo cotidiano de la historia, con su toque de fantasía y las motivaciones de Yagi y los demás personajes.
¿Qué Prefiero Olvidar?
Para una historia tan linda, adoraría que fuera más que un tomo.