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Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
Home office romance follows the story of two neighbours, Nokoru and Natsu, who are stuck at home during the pandemic. The manga is a slow burn romance, leading the two protagonist from strangers to friends to lovers.
We have Nokoru, the perfect example of introvert. Weighted by his work and responsibilities he feels like he hasn’t actually enjoyed life in a long while, as for the last months life has been nothing but work. A chronic over thinker meets outspoken, leading girl. Natsu, extroverted archeology grad student, who’s extremely expressive and has a passion for travel.
I enjoyed the build up to their romance, it’s a cozy, fast and heartwarming read. The way Nokoru is absolutely whipped for her, the way he would travel to the ends of the world for her *literally*, it’s both adorable and endearing. The character development was on point, seeing how they both balanced each other out, and seeing Nokoru more relaxed by the end was a nice touch. I wished there was more, I wish we got to see them actually getting married, but overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the reading.
We have Nokoru, the perfect example of introvert. Weighted by his work and responsibilities he feels like he hasn’t actually enjoyed life in a long while, as for the last months life has been nothing but work. A chronic over thinker meets outspoken, leading girl. Natsu, extroverted archeology grad student, who’s extremely expressive and has a passion for travel.
I enjoyed the build up to their romance, it’s a cozy, fast and heartwarming read. The way Nokoru is absolutely whipped for her, the way he would travel to the ends of the world for her *literally*, it’s both adorable and endearing. The character development was on point, seeing how they both balanced each other out, and seeing Nokoru more relaxed by the end was a nice touch. I wished there was more, I wish we got to see them actually getting married, but overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the reading.
It’s very sweet! I wished the pace was a but slower, it kinda seems its speeding up a lot for being volume one alone, but so far the characters and the story are enjoyable and I can’t wait to read the next volume
The vibes are great. I love how silly they are. The art is also so cool. I hope it will be turned into an anime soon!!!!
The second volume of “Cotton Tales,” presumably the final installment, raises more questions than it answers in this graphic novel duology. We continue to accompany Nicholas on his journey, trying to decipher the mysteries and strange occurrences surrounding him. There’s a palpable tension in the air, underscored by the peculiar behavior of the adults.
I found the first volume far more compelling than the second. While the illustrations remain impeccable, the storyline seems to unravel. It feels rushed, leaving behind plot holes that remain unaddressed. How did Agatha’s lineage come to possess this power? Why was she chosen?
This power acts as a bridge between the human and spiritual realms, where beings known as sylvillags, resembling white rabbits, guide those chosen with these abilities through life. They reveal truths through dreams, visions, and intuition. The story brimmed with potential, but it appears to have been lost in the haste to conclude the project.
What becomes of Nicholas and the others? What about his father? And why was the fact that Nicholas had been in a coma for seven years, so quickly glossed over? Too many questions linger, and not enough answers are given, leaving much to be desired.
I found the first volume far more compelling than the second. While the illustrations remain impeccable, the storyline seems to unravel. It feels rushed, leaving behind plot holes that remain unaddressed. How did Agatha’s lineage come to possess this power? Why was she chosen?
This power acts as a bridge between the human and spiritual realms, where beings known as sylvillags, resembling white rabbits, guide those chosen with these abilities through life. They reveal truths through dreams, visions, and intuition. The story brimmed with potential, but it appears to have been lost in the haste to conclude the project.
What becomes of Nicholas and the others? What about his father? And why was the fact that Nicholas had been in a coma for seven years, so quickly glossed over? Too many questions linger, and not enough answers are given, leaving much to be desired.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Mio caro Giacinto” is an Italian-written Greek mythology retelling of the story between the god Apollo and his beloved Hyacinth. The book draws inspiration from the myths discussed in Ovid’s “Metamorphoses,” deconstructed and rewritten to fit a more modern yet classical, fantasy touch. It reminisces about the Ancient Greek world without necessarily altering its foundational structure.
“Mio caro Giacinto” is a book that will make you cry. I ugly sobbed my way through it, tearing up during both the sad and heartwarming moments. Despite their love, despite everything, you know that Hyacinth and Apollo are doomed to lose each other eventually. There is no happy ending. Despite their love, Hyacinth still dies, and that’s what makes it so painful.
In the book, Hyacinth is depicted as warm as the sun. He is a delicate young man with a kind heart, beautiful as a flower, his beauty enough to captivate not only Thamyris, but also an actual god and an Olympian. He is kind, genuine, and his pain can be felt on your skin. His suffering after the death of Tamiri is so palpable it’s almost suffocating at times. But it’s also his strength and resilience that give you hope. Despite his suffering, he remains the kind-hearted boy he always was. He dares to love again, and he knows that this time, despite what will happen, he will not be forgotten. He will be loved and remembered for the rest of eternity.
“Giacinto amava il sole. E quel sole era riuscito a toccarlo e sentirlo.”
And every spring, he will bloom as the beautiful flower he is, and he will be there, waiting for his beloved on the edge of the river where they first met. 🪻🌞💛
“Mio caro Giacinto” is a book that will make you cry. I ugly sobbed my way through it, tearing up during both the sad and heartwarming moments. Despite their love, despite everything, you know that Hyacinth and Apollo are doomed to lose each other eventually. There is no happy ending. Despite their love, Hyacinth still dies, and that’s what makes it so painful.
In the book, Hyacinth is depicted as warm as the sun. He is a delicate young man with a kind heart, beautiful as a flower, his beauty enough to captivate not only Thamyris, but also an actual god and an Olympian. He is kind, genuine, and his pain can be felt on your skin. His suffering after the death of Tamiri is so palpable it’s almost suffocating at times. But it’s also his strength and resilience that give you hope. Despite his suffering, he remains the kind-hearted boy he always was. He dares to love again, and he knows that this time, despite what will happen, he will not be forgotten. He will be loved and remembered for the rest of eternity.
“Giacinto amava il sole. E quel sole era riuscito a toccarlo e sentirlo.”
And every spring, he will bloom as the beautiful flower he is, and he will be there, waiting for his beloved on the edge of the river where they first met. 🪻🌞💛
