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I finished all three volumes of this manga and this is my overall rating and review for them:
I thought this series was just perfectly executed. There were darker themes in it like bullying and suicide and family issues, but it was also light and enjoyable. I loved the drawing style. It is so clean and aesthetic to me, and the cover art and colors are beautiful. I liked the ending, the romance, the character development. I liked the story of adventure and living a different life for a while. I loved Tsugu's passion for guitar. I would totally recommend this series. I also really liked the short story Love Letter at the end of volume three. Really unique and precious.

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4.0

4/5 Stars: ‘The Golden Sheep’ (Book #3 of ‘The Golden Sheep’) by Kaori Ozaki.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Slice-of-Life, Contemporary Manga.
→ Trigger Warnings: Parental Negligence, Abuse, Complicated Dynamics.

In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★★

General Comments: A poignant tale of troubled teenagers; their bonds are pushed to the limits. Despite this, it acknowledges the immense growth of the characters. The main plot threads are wrapped up well. While short, and often uplifting, it remains a roller-coaster of emotions throughout and a great realistic drama untinged by stereotypical tropes. A complex series, and another masterpiece by Kaori Ozaki.

Favourite Quote: ‘Youth is made of regret.’

Time Read: One Day.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -