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Sweet Blue Flowers, Vol. 4 by Takako Shimura

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koreanlinda's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

I read this series after reading Wandering Son by the same author Takako Shimura. Both series have strong plot and character development. What I enjoyed the most was the slow pace of the story where the author intricately weaves in all the subtle (and strong) emotions felt by the characters. While Wandering Son is a story of gender exploration and identity, Sweet Blue Flowers is about sexual orientation. Among these high school students, diverse romantic and sexual orientations are represented. I cherished the glimpse into the characters' daily lives and internal monologues. They came off ever so gentle and precious. I strongly recommend it to everyone who craves spending time with the soft spot in their heart.

Review by Linda (Any Pronouns) in June 2024
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emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

I enjoyed this last volume more than any of the others. It was great to see Akira working through her feelings and becoming more self-aware. The ending was satisfying as well.

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