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magicalmartha's review against another edition
5.0
I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley, and will continue to request this series as long as Netgalley will let me.
Not Your Idol continues to thrill while also taking on the immense task of untangling issues of gender identity, feminism, gender expectations, and interpersonal relationships. Despite the issues being presented from a distinct Japanese point of view, American readers will find much to relate to here, as Nina and Hikaru figure out their relationship to each other and to themselves.
Not Your Idol continues to thrill while also taking on the immense task of untangling issues of gender identity, feminism, gender expectations, and interpersonal relationships. Despite the issues being presented from a distinct Japanese point of view, American readers will find much to relate to here, as Nina and Hikaru figure out their relationship to each other and to themselves.
sionna's review against another edition
4.0
*I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
Volume 2 of this suspense series continues on giving us questions. It also raises the drama. While it happens off the page, there is sexual assault. I love that victims get to speak out, but it is hard when other characters berate their decisions -- even if this is realistic. I honestly have no idea were this series is going, but I'm definitely going to keep reading.
Volume 2 of this suspense series continues on giving us questions. It also raises the drama. While it happens off the page, there is sexual assault. I love that victims get to speak out, but it is hard when other characters berate their decisions -- even if this is realistic. I honestly have no idea were this series is going, but I'm definitely going to keep reading.
rita_r's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
the_creepy_geek's review against another edition
5.0
So so good! I loved the storyline, the characters and the topics being covered.
From what I understand this is currently on hiatus so we don't know when we will get volume three and I regret EVERYTHING and also NOTHING!
This was so good but where it was left has broken me! BROKEN ME! How do I go on now with no idea on when we will get a resolution?! I neeeeeed more!!
This manga does deal with some heavy topics . It deals with sexual harassment, sexual assault, toxic masculinity and its affect on women.
I cannot recommend this enough, even though you will have join us in limbo, I promise it's worth it!
From what I understand this is currently on hiatus so we don't know when we will get volume three and I regret EVERYTHING and also NOTHING!
This was so good but where it was left has broken me! BROKEN ME! How do I go on now with no idea on when we will get a resolution?! I neeeeeed more!!
This manga does deal with some heavy topics . It deals with sexual harassment, sexual assault, toxic masculinity and its affect on women.
I cannot recommend this enough, even though you will have join us in limbo, I promise it's worth it!
vik88's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
etheberge's review
dark
emotional
sad
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
5.0
shellyzev's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
I need the next volume ASAP, I am getting so worried for the characters!!!!
asphaltcowgrrl's review against another edition
4.0
The first volume of this series really hooked me. I love a good mystery and one involving a stalker of sorts only intrigues me more. The story does a deeper dive into Nina’s past and why she left the group at the height of her popularity. Also, I enjoy that this manga is a bit darker than the ones I usually read. Although, I love something light and fluffy, I do also enjoy something a bit grittier at times.
This second volume left me with some mixed feelings. The writing is excellent as is the artwork, however, the story takes a turn at the end that I’m not sure was necessary. Possibly, it’ll come into play in the next few volumes and I hope that that’s truth. Otherwise, using that event as a way to make another character feel badly is not a good look. However, I will reserve my judgement on that until I’ve read a few more volumes.
The relationship that’s beginning to form between Nina and Hikaru is really nice. They’re both starting to open up to one another a bit, trusting where neither was able to before. It was also a lot of fun meeting the other girls that are a part of the group Nina left. I’m a big fan of large friend groups in stories, so this made me very happy to see. I hope they pop up more in the subsequent volumes.
The search for Nina’s attacker kicks up in this volume, giving us a clue as to how we can identify them later on. I was glad to see that they ruled out Hikaru finally since I like seeing him and Nina together. They can learn a lot about coping and moving on from each other, while leaning on each other as well.
Overall, I think this second installment is better than the first, digging deeper into the backstory of the characters and giving us questions in regard to some others. I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes in the future.
*Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for a copy of this manga in exchange for a fair review.
This second volume left me with some mixed feelings. The writing is excellent as is the artwork, however, the story takes a turn at the end that I’m not sure was necessary. Possibly, it’ll come into play in the next few volumes and I hope that that’s truth. Otherwise, using that event as a way to make another character feel badly is not a good look. However, I will reserve my judgement on that until I’ve read a few more volumes.
The relationship that’s beginning to form between Nina and Hikaru is really nice. They’re both starting to open up to one another a bit, trusting where neither was able to before. It was also a lot of fun meeting the other girls that are a part of the group Nina left. I’m a big fan of large friend groups in stories, so this made me very happy to see. I hope they pop up more in the subsequent volumes.
The search for Nina’s attacker kicks up in this volume, giving us a clue as to how we can identify them later on. I was glad to see that they ruled out Hikaru finally since I like seeing him and Nina together. They can learn a lot about coping and moving on from each other, while leaning on each other as well.
Overall, I think this second installment is better than the first, digging deeper into the backstory of the characters and giving us questions in regard to some others. I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes in the future.
*Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for a copy of this manga in exchange for a fair review.
amburhostyn's review
3.0
Still loving the artwork and the mystery vibe, but not loving the way the story is going at the moment. It’s breaking my heart and I wasn’t expecting that to happen so early on in a series.