Reviews

ささやくように恋を唄う 1 by Eku Takeshima

dominicinhotpink's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

elladan's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

itslorei's review against another edition

4.0

Whisper me a Love Song is a such a cute manga story! I really enjoy the interaction of Yori and Himari..

I really like Yori and find her character interesting same with Himari who is such a cute one tbh, althought there are some parts of the story I felt a little off about her but overall she's just a cutie.

Will definitely continue this cute story!

mehsi's review against another edition

4.0

A cute shoujo-ai manga about a freshmen girl who falls in love with a senpai who was in the band that played during the freshman welcome. But is it love? Or is it something else? I did love that Yori-senpai also fell head over heels with her cute little kouhai and was dedicated to spending time with her and winning her over. I had my suspicions on Kino's confession/her idea of the love, but I was still hoping for something else to happen. I won't say anything else, but yeah, I was saddened. But I loved both characters, bouncy Kino with her big sparkly smile and prince-like and cool Yori. Their date was just adorable and I do hope more comes from it. *crosses fingers* The art? Gorgeous! Both the characters are captured so well.
Also loved the omake, though OH MY at that last one.

jem_readsbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

So cute! A love story about a girl who's never been in love falling for a girl who doesn't realize she loves her back. I can't wait to read the next volume. 

lcvesbooks's review against another edition

4.0

NOT THE CLIFFHANGER.

inaraexplains's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

5.0

thyrisa's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

rereader33's review against another edition

4.0

Holy shit, this was cute! I love the character designs and want to personally thank Takeshima for blessing me so many expressive faces. Thank you, Takeshima!!

While the characters themselves are nothing to write home about (that's honestly the biggest issue with this volume) their interactions were fluffy and adorable. I am curious to learn more about everyone and their circumstances, but for now I can settle for a cornucopia of cuteness.

I think this series has a lot of potential to explore the "love at first sight" trope, especially with that cliffhanger ending! It would be nice to see this series go into more depth on the inherent pitfalls of said trope and watch the characters grow from one-dimensional tropes to fully realized individuals. Considering how simple and fluffy this first volume is, I think most people would think that unrealistic, but I've stranger things happen in manga so I'm staying hopeful.

Okay, enough of my rambling. Is this a good intro to the series? Yes. Would I recommend it? Absolutely! It's cute, fluffy, heartwarming, and a lot of fun. Please give it a read!

erictb's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25