Reviews - Seaside Stranger Vol. 1: Umibe No Étranger

363 reviews for:

Seaside Stranger Vol. 1: Umibe No Étranger

Kanna Kii

3.69 AVERAGE

unforth_duckprintspress's review

3.0

hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

kadonparade's review

2.0

fast-paced

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Honestly, this was really odd to me. I suppose there was some truth to settling for the only other queer person around in a first queer relationship. But the timing was strange. The communication and chemistry between the two characters was really bad. It’s clear that Shun is an aloof and depressed partner and Mio is likely too young for him and sort of got sucked into his depression. It didn’t feel sweet to me, just really sad. Two boys trying to force a relationship where they aren’t compatible.

ssyx's review

3.0

lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

cute little story. pacing felt really weird and the conversations were a little confusing. was a quick and easy read tho. not bad

dragon_lily96's review

2.5

Not the worst romance I’ve read but would’ve been better If Mio was adult from the start and if he respected Shun more.

queen_of_two_worlds's review

4.75

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

erickabdz's review against another edition

3.0

Back then, I was lonely... and got mad at you... for understanding that. But... I'm so glad you... found me that day.

This is a short, touching story about two boys falling in love. There was a certain tone that I really loved -all long it felt like a nostalgic summer, until the very end, where the memory fades and all the colours turn bright. I really liked it and also loved the found family aspect, and the graphics were really really beautiful!