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2busyreading's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault
williamsonigunn's review against another edition
1.0
0.0/5.0: Brief mention of homophobia, abuse, pedophilia, non-consensual relations, and incest. I have severe opinions of this series, and I know most of what I have to say has been said already. I need to get this out before I go mental.
Heed my warning, especially if you are a "Baby Gay" looking for an outlet or interesting story: Do not open this book. Do not pick it up or read it. No good can ever outweigh the bad of this series, and the content of this book should not be normalized. It does not get better, and this is one of the few times I do not feel bad about saying that.
Never have I had such a negative opinion of a graphic novel. I've read both enthralling and appalling books- and this is nothing more than vile. Borderline abusive, pedophilic, non-consensual, incestual, deviant, trope-y, fetishistic, dismissive, and sometimes downright homophobic, nothing in this story was handled agreeably. I don't care if they're "just step sisters," it's awful. It focuses heavily on the male gaze and is extremely hypersexual- this is not a good representation of any queer person. This reads like a horrendous, fetish-y porn.
I do not sympathize with these characters or this story. There is no resolution, development, or personality. I don't know how others can excuse these things because none of the bad is used to work toward the good. Horrible things happen to individuals, and others write about it for healing and acceptance- but these characters don't do any of that! This could have been a fine novel despite being trope-y- but it went in such an insensitive direction immediately that I can't find it within myself to bail it out. The art is so good, too- it's such a letdown, almost traumatic. I don't think Saburouta has ever met or spent more than two minutes with an actual queer person, especially at the time they made this book. Needless to say, I hated reading Citrus. I wouldn't bother rating it one star if I didn't think it was as bad as I do. If you want an actual romance book, then look to mangas like [b:Goodbye, my Rose Garden|51937805|Goodbye, My Rose Garden, Vol. 1|Dr. Pepperco|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580763248l/51937805._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73472095], [b:Our Wonderful Days|43684704|Our Wonderful Days Tsurezure Biyori Vol. 1|Kei Hamuro|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1561637329l/43684704._SX50_.jpg|67966059], or [b:Run Away With Me, Girl|56801194|Run Away With me, Girl 1|Battan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1611491089l/56801194._SX50_.jpg|94960333] that knows how to accurately portray WLW relationships with the sensitivity and respect we deserve.
Heed my warning, especially if you are a "Baby Gay" looking for an outlet or interesting story: Do not open this book. Do not pick it up or read it. No good can ever outweigh the bad of this series, and the content of this book should not be normalized. It does not get better, and this is one of the few times I do not feel bad about saying that.
Never have I had such a negative opinion of a graphic novel. I've read both enthralling and appalling books- and this is nothing more than vile. Borderline abusive, pedophilic, non-consensual, incestual, deviant, trope-y, fetishistic, dismissive, and sometimes downright homophobic, nothing in this story was handled agreeably. I don't care if they're "just step sisters," it's awful. It focuses heavily on the male gaze and is extremely hypersexual- this is not a good representation of any queer person. This reads like a horrendous, fetish-y porn.
I do not sympathize with these characters or this story. There is no resolution, development, or personality. I don't know how others can excuse these things because none of the bad is used to work toward the good. Horrible things happen to individuals, and others write about it for healing and acceptance- but these characters don't do any of that! This could have been a fine novel despite being trope-y- but it went in such an insensitive direction immediately that I can't find it within myself to bail it out. The art is so good, too- it's such a letdown, almost traumatic. I don't think Saburouta has ever met or spent more than two minutes with an actual queer person, especially at the time they made this book. Needless to say, I hated reading Citrus. I wouldn't bother rating it one star if I didn't think it was as bad as I do. If you want an actual romance book, then look to mangas like [b:Goodbye, my Rose Garden|51937805|Goodbye, My Rose Garden, Vol. 1|Dr. Pepperco|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580763248l/51937805._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73472095], [b:Our Wonderful Days|43684704|Our Wonderful Days Tsurezure Biyori Vol. 1|Kei Hamuro|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1561637329l/43684704._SX50_.jpg|67966059], or [b:Run Away With Me, Girl|56801194|Run Away With me, Girl 1|Battan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1611491089l/56801194._SX50_.jpg|94960333] that knows how to accurately portray WLW relationships with the sensitivity and respect we deserve.
thepaige_turner's review against another edition
3.0
Not too sure what to think of this series yet...
river_alces's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
ladylove_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-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
5.0
ladyanjulka's review against another edition
1.0
I read a number of GL webcomics, so I thought I'd read a more standard yuri graphic novel that was lauded in a number of places, particularly since it was at my library. NOPE. DO NOT LIKE. I strongly dislike the major concept of it being so weird to be attracted to another girl, but worse is the forcing themselves on each other.
theskyefull's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This yuri is mostly just male gaze fan service. A mix of two step sisters trope, enemies to lovers, AND homophobia... it's just a manga porn for straight men lol. Unfortunately, I was not as amused as I am not a straight man.