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rereader33's review against another edition
2.0
It pains me to give this such a low rating because I've been DYING to read this since I ordered it, but this was really disappointing.
What drew me to this series was lesbians dating in college because most yuri either has school-age protagonists or working-adult protagonists, so reading about a couple in college sounded great. And I will say, the college experience and dating challenges are represented really well. In fact, that and the hardships and struggles gay people go through are the best aspects of this volume. That would be because the romance is easily the weakest element and for a ROMANCE manga, that's pretty bad.
First and foremost, Miwa and Saeko have zero chemistry. I get that this is started out as a "dating out of convenience" scenario, but still. Even as they started working through their problems, I didn't feel like they were a couple; in fact, if I was an outsider observing all this, I would think their friends with boundary issues. Speaking of which, one of the biggest issues I have with this pairing is that Saeko shows little restraint with Miwa and only stops when Miwa asks her to. Which Miwa does. A LOT. You'd THINK that Saeko would put two and two together and realize, "hey, Miwa seems uncomfortable when I do this. Maybe I should ASK her if it okay rather than just assume it is cuz we're dating". To her credit, Saeko does ask a couple of times, but that's usually followed by Miwa looking distinctly uncomfortable but going along with it because she doesn't want to her Saeko's feelings. Yeah, that's not a healthy start to a relationship, folks.
Not that Miwa isn't to blame for any of this, though. I understand that this is her first relationship, but if Saeko's doing something that bothers her, she should use her big girl words and say, "hey, that makes me uncomfortable," and actually TALK about this in a CIVILIZED DIALOGUE rather than just sputtering incoherently, getting flustered, and going along with it until the inevitable fight occurs. And when it does, it DRAGS ON for FUCKING EVER. I finally got fed up with it and started skimming towards the end cuz I just didn't give a fuck.
Okay, rant over. So, would I recommend this? To a certain degree, yes. Considering how popular it is on Goodreads, obviously I'm in the minority here. I'm sure most people will enjoy this more than I did and I hope they do. That being said, I won't be continuing with the series which is truly a shame because I was really looking forward to this, but it really disappointed me.
What drew me to this series was lesbians dating in college because most yuri either has school-age protagonists or working-adult protagonists, so reading about a couple in college sounded great. And I will say, the college experience and dating challenges are represented really well. In fact, that and the hardships and struggles gay people go through are the best aspects of this volume. That would be because the romance is easily the weakest element and for a ROMANCE manga, that's pretty bad.
First and foremost, Miwa and Saeko have zero chemistry. I get that this is started out as a "dating out of convenience" scenario, but still. Even as they started working through their problems, I didn't feel like they were a couple; in fact, if I was an outsider observing all this, I would think their friends with boundary issues. Speaking of which, one of the biggest issues I have with this pairing is that Saeko shows little restraint with Miwa and only stops when Miwa asks her to. Which Miwa does. A LOT. You'd THINK that Saeko would put two and two together and realize, "hey, Miwa seems uncomfortable when I do this. Maybe I should ASK her if it okay rather than just assume it is cuz we're dating". To her credit, Saeko does ask a couple of times, but that's usually followed by Miwa looking distinctly uncomfortable but going along with it because she doesn't want to her Saeko's feelings. Yeah, that's not a healthy start to a relationship, folks.
Not that Miwa isn't to blame for any of this, though. I understand that this is her first relationship, but if Saeko's doing something that bothers her, she should use her big girl words and say, "hey, that makes me uncomfortable," and actually TALK about this in a CIVILIZED DIALOGUE rather than just sputtering incoherently, getting flustered, and going along with it until the inevitable fight occurs. And when it does, it DRAGS ON for FUCKING EVER. I finally got fed up with it and started skimming towards the end cuz I just didn't give a fuck.
Okay, rant over. So, would I recommend this? To a certain degree, yes. Considering how popular it is on Goodreads, obviously I'm in the minority here. I'm sure most people will enjoy this more than I did and I hope they do. That being said, I won't be continuing with the series which is truly a shame because I was really looking forward to this, but it really disappointed me.
n011ya's review against another edition
2.0
Yall idk, im not really good for it. I lowkey think the mc miwa is a nothing character and saeko kinda gets me annoyed at times. I do like the backstory about being queer for saeko but idk. I dont like the way they get together
dembury's review against another edition
4.0
Thoroughly charming first volume! I love the dynamic between Miwa and Saeko and I’m already rooting for them :3 It’s also just enjoyable to read a yuri manga where the main relationship is established right from the start instead of a multiple volume build to that point; I haven’t read many like that so this is a nice change of pace.
willowlywillow's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
feckless_dullard's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really fun series. It wasn't exactly what I expected and that is the best part.
ketallpot's review
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
3.75
kittykatruin's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
poisoned_icecream's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
crystal_e_fall's review against another edition
Didn't vibe with the (often sexual) humour or the characters.
vipulsson's review against another edition
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
4.5