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bookrebl23's review
funny
lighthearted
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
2.5
alandd's review
4.0
Una historia preciosa, o bueno, tres, porque hay dos más incluidas. Todas son tiernas a su manera, y creo que, después de la titular, la tercera sería mi favorita. La segunda fue... extraña, no me convenció del todo, pero igual se disfruta. Además, el dibujo es precioso. Un tomo que te saca más de una sonrisa.
A beautiful story, or well, three, because there are two more included. They are all cute in their own way, and I think that, after the title, the third would be my favorite. The second one was... strange, it didn't convince me at all, but it's still enjoyable. Also, the drawing is beautiful. A volume that makes you smile more than once.
A beautiful story, or well, three, because there are two more included. They are all cute in their own way, and I think that, after the title, the third would be my favorite. The second one was... strange, it didn't convince me at all, but it's still enjoyable. Also, the drawing is beautiful. A volume that makes you smile more than once.
ellelainey's review
3.0
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Copy received through Netgalley
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Would You Like To Be A Family? by Koyama
★★★☆☆
176 Pages
I have to admit, if I'd known this was a collection of three stories, I probably wouldn't have requested it. I thought it would be one full story, but it wasn't.
Story 1: Would You Like To Be A Family
3/5
This was a relatively sweet, simple story with some cute elements. It was also slightly problematic, with the child and co-worker fighting over the brother.
The son Mori was super cute, but got a little whiney as the story progressed, constantly competing with Take as to who Natsui liked best. I could buy it, when it first happened, but it continued long after it was logical. Natsui was completely oblivious, a little bit pushy, but lovely, while Take was stiff and harbouring demons from his childhood.
The story itself was very insta-love and sudden, with little development or plot. The artwork was nice, clean and easy to follow.
Story 2: Kuma's Feelings
2/5
This story came completely out of left-field for me. I have no idea why it was included, as it had no connection to Story 1. It was supposed to be about a high school student, but became quickly R-rated with little censoring. I didn't understand where it fitted into the book or why.
As for the story itself, Kuma wasn't likeable or dislikeable. He was just another character not properly explored, who was put into a situation that wasn't well developed. If this story could have been saved it would have been with further development of who Kuma was as a person, and the circumstances that led to the crush and the development of an actual relationship.
Story 3: The First Love Psychology
3/5
This was a super cute teen romance, taking place in college. It had a pretty basic, but sweet story that lacked depth and detail, could have used exploration and development. But, it felt like one of the most realistic relationships of the book so far.
I loved the idea of the psychology class being used to calculate the distance between friendship and love. Of all three stories, this is the one that I'd love to read a full 100-200 page novel of.
Bonus Story
3/5
This returns to Story 1, to have an extra scene, years later when Mori is older.
OVERALL
While I liked aspects of the main story, and Story 3, I feel like each of them were let down by the lack of attention and exploration. The characters had the potential to do more with the story, but it just wasn't ever realised. I also felt Story 2 was entirely unnecessary. It was the only R-Rated story in the group, which made no sense to me.
Also, it feels a lot like the concept and execution of Would You Like To Be A Family? is a little too close to that of Our Dining Table. The plot, the family dynamic, and the extra bonus scene years later are all reminiscent of that story, which I found managed to execute the plotline better. I'm not implying it's the same, or a copy, just that the similarities stuck out to me.
Copy received through Netgalley
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Would You Like To Be A Family? by Koyama
★★★☆☆
176 Pages
I have to admit, if I'd known this was a collection of three stories, I probably wouldn't have requested it. I thought it would be one full story, but it wasn't.
Story 1: Would You Like To Be A Family
3/5
This was a relatively sweet, simple story with some cute elements. It was also slightly problematic, with the child and co-worker fighting over the brother.
The son Mori was super cute, but got a little whiney as the story progressed, constantly competing with Take as to who Natsui liked best. I could buy it, when it first happened, but it continued long after it was logical. Natsui was completely oblivious, a little bit pushy, but lovely, while Take was stiff and harbouring demons from his childhood.
The story itself was very insta-love and sudden, with little development or plot. The artwork was nice, clean and easy to follow.
Story 2: Kuma's Feelings
2/5
This story came completely out of left-field for me. I have no idea why it was included, as it had no connection to Story 1. It was supposed to be about a high school student, but became quickly R-rated with little censoring. I didn't understand where it fitted into the book or why.
As for the story itself, Kuma wasn't likeable or dislikeable. He was just another character not properly explored, who was put into a situation that wasn't well developed. If this story could have been saved it would have been with further development of who Kuma was as a person, and the circumstances that led to the crush and the development of an actual relationship.
Story 3: The First Love Psychology
3/5
This was a super cute teen romance, taking place in college. It had a pretty basic, but sweet story that lacked depth and detail, could have used exploration and development. But, it felt like one of the most realistic relationships of the book so far.
I loved the idea of the psychology class being used to calculate the distance between friendship and love. Of all three stories, this is the one that I'd love to read a full 100-200 page novel of.
Bonus Story
3/5
This returns to Story 1, to have an extra scene, years later when Mori is older.
OVERALL
While I liked aspects of the main story, and Story 3, I feel like each of them were let down by the lack of attention and exploration. The characters had the potential to do more with the story, but it just wasn't ever realised. I also felt Story 2 was entirely unnecessary. It was the only R-Rated story in the group, which made no sense to me.
Also, it feels a lot like the concept and execution of Would You Like To Be A Family? is a little too close to that of Our Dining Table. The plot, the family dynamic, and the extra bonus scene years later are all reminiscent of that story, which I found managed to execute the plotline better. I'm not implying it's the same, or a copy, just that the similarities stuck out to me.
priya_haha's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
kitsunediary's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
theshenners's review
4.0
cute and fluffy with minimal smut, woo. Didn't realize this was 3 shorter stories in 1 volume. I wanted more of the adoptive co-parenting life
juicelina's review
4.0
*Reread 5/5/2022*
Suddenly felt compelled to pick this up and reread. I still really wish that the title story was longer. I wanted to see more of Take and Natsui and Mori being a family. They're so precious!! I don't mind the other stories, though they're great. Kuma from the second story is so freaking adorable and the last couple was precious. I'm basically about to repeat everything from my last review. I wish there was more! I love them.
*Original 9/23/2021*
This was so cute!! The first story reminded me of Our Dining Table, which I loved. I just wish that this wasn't a collection of stories. I would've rather they each got their own full book, because I loved all the stories, but wanted more time with them. Although I think the second and third stories were fine being short. The first one with Takemura and Natsui definitely could've been longer.
I loved all the relationships and the different dynamics between the boys. Sunshine x loner and Scary on the outside, soft on the inside are just very good tropes that I will probably never get over.
Honestly just writing this review kind of makes me want to go back and reread these stories. They were just that cute.
Suddenly felt compelled to pick this up and reread. I still really wish that the title story was longer. I wanted to see more of Take and Natsui and Mori being a family. They're so precious!! I don't mind the other stories, though they're great. Kuma from the second story is so freaking adorable and the last couple was precious. I'm basically about to repeat everything from my last review. I wish there was more! I love them.
*Original 9/23/2021*
This was so cute!! The first story reminded me of Our Dining Table, which I loved. I just wish that this wasn't a collection of stories. I would've rather they each got their own full book, because I loved all the stories, but wanted more time with them. Although I think the second and third stories were fine being short. The first one with Takemura and Natsui definitely could've been longer.
I loved all the relationships and the different dynamics between the boys. Sunshine x loner and Scary on the outside, soft on the inside are just very good tropes that I will probably never get over.
Honestly just writing this review kind of makes me want to go back and reread these stories. They were just that cute.
cataguilar's review
4.0
I only really like the main story, the other 2 were okay (didn’t really read them.) The addition of the bonus content really wrapped it up nicely. Cute.
raquelinabook's review
3.0
(3.5) The first story (Would You Like to be a Family?) was incredibly sweet and fluffy! However, the second story made me a little bit uncomfortable with the high school/college student romance and the third story was just… ok? I’d still give the first story 5 stars for sweetness