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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This manga is very sweet and realistic. I enjoyed the dynamic and the support of the friend group. The story did develop a little bit too slowly for me and I couldn't really connect to the characters. I would still recommend this to anyone who wants to read a soft and slow burn romantic story with strong friendships at its core.
**I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
Koimonogatari Volume 1 show the development of feelings and friendship of Yamato, a student whom confessed his love for another classmate. Yuji is the one who discovered it and the two of them started to build a "friendship" based on 'I know you're in love with my best friend' and 'we're in the same study group so we have to spend a lot of time together'.
At first, Yuji doesn’t know what to do. The fact that his classmate is gay scares him a bit but discovering Yamato’s true character will try to help his friend with his "doubts" and fears.
I really liked the characterization of the characters, and I absolutely want to find out more about them. I want to know how the story will develop, if Yamato can face his "feeling different" and see the bond between Yuji and Yamato grow even more.
The design style is simple and clear but I had some difficulty with the dialogs. Sometimes I had to reading them again. I don't know why but the epub's pages were cut (maybe was my reader app? idk)
Koimonogatari Volume 1 show the development of feelings and friendship of Yamato, a student whom confessed his love for another classmate. Yuji is the one who discovered it and the two of them started to build a "friendship" based on 'I know you're in love with my best friend' and 'we're in the same study group so we have to spend a lot of time together'.
At first, Yuji doesn’t know what to do. The fact that his classmate is gay scares him a bit but discovering Yamato’s true character will try to help his friend with his "doubts" and fears.
I really liked the characterization of the characters, and I absolutely want to find out more about them. I want to know how the story will develop, if Yamato can face his "feeling different" and see the bond between Yuji and Yamato grow even more.
The design style is simple and clear but I had some difficulty with the dialogs. Sometimes I had to reading them again. I don't know why but the epub's pages were cut (maybe was my reader app? idk)
medium-paced
- 3.5 stars!
- for sure it's a slow burn
- i think?? it's a lil clumsily handled portrayal of being gay in a conservative environment but also like,,, it's true,,,,
- i like the characters!! i want to know more about them!!
- themes of friendship!! make good friends!! love your friends!!
- for sure it's a slow burn
- i think?? it's a lil clumsily handled portrayal of being gay in a conservative environment but also like,,, it's true,,,,
- i like the characters!! i want to know more about them!!
- themes of friendship!! make good friends!! love your friends!!
slow-paced
Thanks to Edelweiss+ and Tokyopop for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is about the friendship that blossoms between Yuji and Yamato after they're paired up in a study group. Yuji is cautious and slightly internally prejudiced when he first starts to talk to Yamato because he overheard that Yamato was gay, but soon after getting to know him he becomes more empathetic and begins to realize that Yamato being gay isn't a big deal.
As my first potential BL, there isn't a lot of BL or romance in the first volume, just the start of a very deep and almost relaxing story. The characters just drew me in. I'm not sure if this is typical for the genre, but I really loved all of them. Yuji's transformation was amazing and watching Yamato stress about being in the closet to all of his friends, except Yuji and feeling guilty because he hasn't opened up more.
I really enjoyed the first volume and was honestly sad when it was finished. I'm probably going to pick this up in trade.
This is about the friendship that blossoms between Yuji and Yamato after they're paired up in a study group. Yuji is cautious and slightly internally prejudiced when he first starts to talk to Yamato because he overheard that Yamato was gay, but soon after getting to know him he becomes more empathetic and begins to realize that Yamato being gay isn't a big deal.
As my first potential BL, there isn't a lot of BL or romance in the first volume, just the start of a very deep and almost relaxing story. The characters just drew me in. I'm not sure if this is typical for the genre, but I really loved all of them. Yuji's transformation was amazing and watching Yamato stress about being in the closet to all of his friends, except Yuji and feeling guilty because he hasn't opened up more.
I really enjoyed the first volume and was honestly sad when it was finished. I'm probably going to pick this up in trade.
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
The dialogue of this arc was particularly grainy and hard to read which possibly led to my emotional disconnection from the story. As a concept, I like it. A casually homophobic dude realizing the gays are people too is always nice, and I like how the choice to come out isnt as simple as "I don't trust you not to be an asshole." One line I both love and think is silly was "I hate being a minority". I love it because #mood. I hate it because, yeah bro that's kinda how it works. This is a book I would pick up at the library but probably wouldn't buy for myself unless the subsequent volumes turn out something amazing.