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mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
The eleventh volume of this manga, and while at times I am getting a bit bored, it was still interesting.
This volume has many things. We have a new school year starting (Senior year, so you can all guess what that will mean, yep, either the manga will stop soon, or it will continue into college), a new first class (with 2 interesting new characters), decisions to make for the future, dieting (because Mei (and actually all the girls in the manga)), serious talk, romance. The manga was full to the brim, and while like I said it was interesting, it was also a bit boring. It just misses the spark it had in the beginning. Things are starting to settle, and while there are some exciting things happening, it is all pretty much slice of life.
Also, like I said in previous books, while the whole thing of girls thinking they are overweight is realistic, it doesn’t feel realistic when the girls are twigs. And yes, I know that girls that are twiggy can also feel fat, but sorry, in the manga it just feels weird and out of place. Luckily, I am not the only one. Quite a few people are worried about Mei, especially Yamato, who is worried she will just fall over, or isn’t eating enough. He is happy with how she is, doesn’t mind it if she is a bit more fluffier. I am quite a bit worried about Mei at times. She does her best, she is amazing, but there is just no need to diet if you are already thin like that. :(
Mei’s problems don’t stop at dieting. She has to think about her future, senior year is here, but she has no idea what she wants to do. Everyone around her seems to have a general idea, but she? She just doesn’t know. But her friends, her teachers, her mother, everyone tries to help her. Also letting her know that it isn’t bad that she doesn’t know it yet. That at her age it is normal to feel confused.
I also felt for Meg. She is quite a great girl (if she wants), but we see that her life isn’t the easiest. While she is a doll (with how she looks, this is what she is called), she is tiny. And that might just interfere with her job. Poor girl. I do hope we will see how it will go for Meg. Will she give up on her job and go for Language arts? Or will she continue and just try?
I loved the romance between Yamato and Mei, there is more and more of it, which makes me happy. If only other manga *cough*My Little Monster*cough* would do the same.
The new characters? I like them, they seem like nice characters, though I do hope that the guy doesn’t do anything to get between Mei and Yamato.
All in all, a pretty good volume, and I can’t wait until the next one.
Review http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This volume has many things. We have a new school year starting (Senior year, so you can all guess what that will mean, yep, either the manga will stop soon, or it will continue into college), a new first class (with 2 interesting new characters), decisions to make for the future, dieting (because Mei (and actually all the girls in the manga)), serious talk, romance. The manga was full to the brim, and while like I said it was interesting, it was also a bit boring. It just misses the spark it had in the beginning. Things are starting to settle, and while there are some exciting things happening, it is all pretty much slice of life.
Also, like I said in previous books, while the whole thing of girls thinking they are overweight is realistic, it doesn’t feel realistic when the girls are twigs. And yes, I know that girls that are twiggy can also feel fat, but sorry, in the manga it just feels weird and out of place. Luckily, I am not the only one. Quite a few people are worried about Mei, especially Yamato, who is worried she will just fall over, or isn’t eating enough. He is happy with how she is, doesn’t mind it if she is a bit more fluffier. I am quite a bit worried about Mei at times. She does her best, she is amazing, but there is just no need to diet if you are already thin like that. :(
Mei’s problems don’t stop at dieting. She has to think about her future, senior year is here, but she has no idea what she wants to do. Everyone around her seems to have a general idea, but she? She just doesn’t know. But her friends, her teachers, her mother, everyone tries to help her. Also letting her know that it isn’t bad that she doesn’t know it yet. That at her age it is normal to feel confused.
I also felt for Meg. She is quite a great girl (if she wants), but we see that her life isn’t the easiest. While she is a doll (with how she looks, this is what she is called), she is tiny. And that might just interfere with her job. Poor girl. I do hope we will see how it will go for Meg. Will she give up on her job and go for Language arts? Or will she continue and just try?
I loved the romance between Yamato and Mei, there is more and more of it, which makes me happy. If only other manga *cough*My Little Monster*cough* would do the same.
The new characters? I like them, they seem like nice characters, though I do hope that the guy doesn’t do anything to get between Mei and Yamato.
All in all, a pretty good volume, and I can’t wait until the next one.
Review http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
rachieturtle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
momoyoon's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
Meh. I loved the fact that we could see how teens are struggling to find their own paths but.............PLEASE NO, NOT THE LOVE TRIANGLES NOT THIIIIIIIIS *cries in her corner* i don't want love triangles, i don't want love triangles, i don't want love triangles I DON'T LIKE LOVE TRIANGLES NOPE HELL NO NOPE
Meh. I loved the fact that we could see how teens are struggling to find their own paths but.............PLEASE NO, NOT THE LOVE TRIANGLES NOT THIIIIIIIIS *cries in her corner* i don't want love triangles, i don't want love triangles, i don't want love triangles I DON'T LIKE LOVE TRIANGLES NOPE HELL NO NOPE
jayleigh's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
tense
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
3.75
academicanko's review against another edition
I took a break after reading volume 10 and after the first chapter I’ve lost all motivation to really continue…I just don’t really have an interest in what will happen in the last 8 volumes. Maybe I’ll finish it in English but I need something more interesting to study with.
tashas_books's review against another edition
3.0
So Yamato suddenly wants to be a professional photographer?! Where did that come from?! I don't remember him ever having an interest in photography. I've loved this series so far, but this volume lost me a little. I'll keep buying and reading the series, of course, but hopefully this sudden new hobby of Yamato's gets incorporated into the story better.
heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~4/5
In this volume, a new school year starts, and we meet new students. Megumi is still going along, now planning on transferring to a new country for a while to expand her modeling career. And then we meet two siblings, the girl who is a rising star model, getting at least as much as attention as Megumi. And her odd, quiet brother, who Mei keeps noticing.
There’s also a plot where Mei diets, and I just hate these plotlines. They’re unnecessary and, when she’s already stick-thin, gives a terrible example. They just annoy me like crazy, and it doesn't help when she’s already shown to enjoy food and eat a lot.
I’m still quite enjoying this series. They are so much fun. And since I’m behind, I’ve got a couple more volumes to binge, which is really the best way.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
In this volume, a new school year starts, and we meet new students. Megumi is still going along, now planning on transferring to a new country for a while to expand her modeling career. And then we meet two siblings, the girl who is a rising star model, getting at least as much as attention as Megumi. And her odd, quiet brother, who Mei keeps noticing.
There’s also a plot where Mei diets, and I just hate these plotlines. They’re unnecessary and, when she’s already stick-thin, gives a terrible example. They just annoy me like crazy, and it doesn't help when she’s already shown to enjoy food and eat a lot.
I’m still quite enjoying this series. They are so much fun. And since I’m behind, I’ve got a couple more volumes to binge, which is really the best way.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
jasmiinaf's review against another edition
4.0
The new boy (Aoi...? I'm terrible with names) is interesting, but I wish something exciting would happen in the story.
carli_likes_books's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5