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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
A devastating blow!! You know they aren’t going to have a happy ending right from the start but I was still so crushed to get to the end. I feel so sorry for these two guys, life wasn’t fair to them and they deserved so much better.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
inspiring
sad
fast-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
teetering between a 3.5 and 4....
good but incredibly dark
good but incredibly dark
Spoiler
and as for me, i prefer a happy ending rather than one that makes me want to drive off a pier.... no reason at all for the comparison
Un volum únic on se'ns planteja un BL realment interessant i ple de matisos, amb les urpes opressores de la religió i els traumes infantils com a teló de fons. Una història amb una trama trepidant i uns personatges ben complexos, amb problemes de comunicació i angoixes que encaixen amb el context i l'edat dels protagonistes d'una manera molt versemblant. L'única pega per a mi, una optimista i il·lusa de manual, és el final shakespearià, perquè et destrossa el cor innecessàriament ♥
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA so anyway, this book gave me a migraine because of how much dread I've felt reading it. It’s been a very long time since I've read something this heavy in atmosphere, and yet, it still felt different than something like CUT or Ito-san. In the middle of chapter two I needed to sit the book down and take a nap after about an hour because I was already feeling so anxious Alan that it made me fucking tired. I’ve been looking for exactly this feeling for months! The hurt/comfort here was like Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas morning. I was bawling my eyes out, I was fucking miserable caring so hard about two fictional characters! I was having the time of my life reading this.
One of my main setbacks, though, was the high levels of religious preaching coming from ... everywhere. I get it, it was his upbringing and a huge part of the story. I think it's because my Baptist upbringing was never a negative one and I just have to remember that not everyone’s religious experience is that fortunate.
The other thing was the age gap situation. It's very well known that Alan is 17 when they first met. Hayden's, however, is very rocky. He's either between 18 (turning 19 that year) to 21 and the thought that he was 19 or 20 looking at Alan that way bothers me a little more than the religious talk. That being said, 17 was the legal age in Texas in 1999... Plus, it started in winter and Alan most likely have been 18 for some months by the time any romance started between them. Also, the little note at the end talking about how everyone was legally above age is funny to me because I’ve never seen that disclaimer at the end of a BL before. It still just felt weird to me,
One of my main setbacks, though, was the high levels of religious preaching coming from ... everywhere. I get it, it was his upbringing and a huge part of the story. I think it's because my Baptist upbringing was never a negative one and I just have to remember that not everyone’s religious experience is that fortunate.
The other thing was the age gap situation. It's very well known that Alan is 17 when they first met. Hayden's, however, is very rocky. He's either between 18 (turning 19 that year) to 21 and the thought that he was 19 or 20 looking at Alan that way bothers me a little more than the religious talk. That being said, 17 was the legal age in Texas in 1999... Plus, it started in winter and Alan most likely have been 18 for some months by the time any romance started between them. Also, the little note at the end talking about how everyone was legally above age is funny to me because I’ve never seen that disclaimer at the end of a BL before. It still just felt weird to me,
If you want a sweet highschool romance or University romance, skip it, this isn't for you.
You want drama and cry? You're gonna have it.
A boy with a catholic family and extremly overprotective and a boy with a dysfuctional family meet each other. This is the basic story line, because it is a BL the catholic family and religious faith are really important for a aspect of the story.
Same vibes as Banana Fish + Bonnie and Clyde, without a gang of criminals, more focus on romance and the emotional connection. I cannot stop comparing to each other because our protagonist here (Hayden/Alain) both look them soo much similar to them that I feel my heart broke again.
Gorgeous drawing style. It's stunning. 💕💖💖💖💝💝
•Trigger Warnings: If I compare this work to Banana Fish its means it has really sensitive topics, like violence, rape, trauma, suicide, drug abuse, toxic family.
•Did you like Banana Fish but you wanted more romance? YES, It's for you.
•You only like the gang part/action moments on Banana Fish? It's a big NO for you. Here is focus on romance.
•It has +18 scenes?: YES, but it doesn't affect the plot, you can skip it without any problem.
#BL
#1990 Setting.
#Short story. One shot.
You want drama and cry? You're gonna have it.
A boy with a catholic family and extremly overprotective and a boy with a dysfuctional family meet each other. This is the basic story line, because it is a BL the catholic family and religious faith are really important for a aspect of the story.
Same vibes as Banana Fish + Bonnie and Clyde, without a gang of criminals, more focus on romance and the emotional connection. I cannot stop comparing to each other because our protagonist here (Hayden/Alain) both look them soo much similar to them that I feel my heart broke again.
Gorgeous drawing style. It's stunning. 💕💖💖💖💝💝
•Trigger Warnings: If I compare this work to Banana Fish its means it has really sensitive topics, like violence, rape, trauma, suicide, drug abuse, toxic family.
•Did you like Banana Fish but you wanted more romance? YES, It's for you.
•You only like the gang part/action moments on Banana Fish? It's a big NO for you. Here is focus on romance.
•It has +18 scenes?: YES, but it doesn't affect the plot, you can skip it without any problem.
#BL
#1990 Setting.
#Short story. One shot.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Dude why did that make me cry so much? Wow that hurt.