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vernip's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book is brought to you today by the word "JEALOUSY!"
Jealousy is a funny beast in that it's not strictly the anger of seeing the one you love be friendly with or towards someone else. Here it's presented as the tightrope balance of letting your loved one be free to come out of her shell & actually interact positively with others, while at the same time finding how NOT OK you feel about her seeming to have a good time without you.
Coincidentally, a B-plot with one of the classmates start wondering if she SHOULD be jealous when it comes to seeing other people be happy (?) in their relationships. Because goshdarnit to heck, you enjoy your singleness, but at the same time you're pondering if you might actually be missing out.
Not to mention a character is introduced where he is "different" in some unexplained way and seeing the two lovebirds be so happy together makes his jealousy become a seething hatred. Very curious how this permanently-angry-anime-eyes dude will factor into the rest of the series.
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BUT HOOOOOOOOWEEEE! PG-13 SEX SCENES A-PLENTY! Those two gals got the h0rn1, and they got it bad!
Jealousy is a funny beast in that it's not strictly the anger of seeing the one you love be friendly with or towards someone else. Here it's presented as the tightrope balance of letting your loved one be free to come out of her shell & actually interact positively with others, while at the same time finding how NOT OK you feel about her seeming to have a good time without you.
Coincidentally, a B-plot with one of the classmates start wondering if she SHOULD be jealous when it comes to seeing other people be happy (?) in their relationships. Because goshdarnit to heck, you enjoy your singleness, but at the same time you're pondering if you might actually be missing out.
Not to mention a character is introduced where he is "different" in some unexplained way and seeing the two lovebirds be so happy together makes his jealousy become a seething hatred. Very curious how this permanently-angry-anime-eyes dude will factor into the rest of the series.
...
BUT HOOOOOOOOWEEEE! PG-13 SEX SCENES A-PLENTY! Those two gals got the h0rn1, and they got it bad!
vipulsson's review
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
nesdy's review against another edition
3.5
I love that the relationship isn't perfect and both women have to deal with their own issues
millainen_villainen's review
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kanarose1434's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dynamicdylan's review against another edition
4.0
I really like where the story is going in this volume. The characters are exploring their relationship and what it means to be queer. I like how vulnerable and realistic the situations feel. This series is a must read if you like queer slice of life stories. Can't wait to see where the next volume goes!
CW: Homophobia, Misguided Parents, Toxic homelife
CW: Homophobia, Misguided Parents, Toxic homelife
lesbrary's review against another edition
4.0
Because these two have a contrived beginning to their relationship, they take nothing for granted, which I really liked. They have frank discussions about their relationship--and particularly about sex. I'm used to yuri manga that has a lot of blushing and hand-holding and meaningful glances. This is one of the few that I've read that has sex scenes, and they don't feel like fan service or the male gaze to me. Whether it's in sex or conversations, I appreciated that they're often realistically awkward. This is not a romanticized relationship: they are both complex, flawed people, but they are trying to improve.
This isn't flawless: volume 2 contains a possibly transmisogynistic joke, unless I'm misinterpreting it--though it also might have a trans character. There is a side character who gets a subplot who discussed not wanting to be in a relationship because they would "have to be a woman." I look forward to seeing how that arc continues in volume 3. Saeko can also be pushy with Miwa--and she definitely needs to stop groping her in public.
Full review at the Lesbrary.
This isn't flawless: volume 2 contains a possibly transmisogynistic joke, unless I'm misinterpreting it--though it also might have a trans character. There is a side character who gets a subplot who discussed not wanting to be in a relationship because they would "have to be a woman." I look forward to seeing how that arc continues in volume 3. Saeko can also be pushy with Miwa--and she definitely needs to stop groping her in public.
Full review at the Lesbrary.
sadcinnamonroll's review against another edition
3.0
Not really a review of the content of this book, but a warning of what I've gleaned from the covers and few reviews of the next ones. So I think I'm just going to stop at this one and save me the heartbreak of reading more trauma-based queer stories. Maybe I'm wrong, but for now... No thank you.
Spoiler
This doesn't seem to be a cute, happy story where these WLW overcome obstacles to form a genuine love. No... this seems like it's going to take a very toxic turn and people are going to get hurt.jkenna1990's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great volume. We got to know the characters better. And the ending?? Who is that?? I'm very curious to see what happens in the next volume.