Reviews

This was a lovely read. I liked that we got an expanded look at how hearing loss and deafness are treated differently. And how Kohei is mentoring someone with a similar hearing loss as him. I liked that we got more of Taichi being an absolute disaster, bust still being so sweet and understanding of others. I also loved that Taichi was so willing to fight for better treatment/accommodations/services for Kohei and other hard of hearing people like him. One of the other things I really enjoyed about this manga was that these boys were so stubborn about admitting their feelings! They we both being dumb about things and trying to protect the other, but when they finally admitted they liked each other? I just turned into a puddle of goo. This one is getting four out to five stars and I can’t wait to read the next one.

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sodachampagne's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ali1311's review

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

i love these little gay boys!!

brookeisbusyreading's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love this series so much! I feel a personal attachment to Kohei as someone who has to wear a hearing aid. Knowing that sometimes, even with it, I get anxious talking to people. I’ll catch myself reading their lips to make sure I hear them correctly and I still mishear them sometimes. Working in retail makes my anxiety worse with it. Reading about the relationship Kohei has with Taichi reminds me of the relationships I have with people. I get the ringing in my ears too, and there are times when I’m terrified I’ll wake up and just not be able to hear - at least in my left ear (where my disability is). Not only that, but I worry I’ll start to lose hearing in my right ear.

I Hear the Sunspot is both very personal to me but also just an incredible story of understanding and acceptance! I can’t wait to dive into every aspect of Taichi and Kohei’s journey together!

rasunshiny's review

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4.0

I like it more than the first one. And this is just left me with so many feelings...

thebookishunicorn's review

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5.0

"I don't know what I can do on my own. But with Sai-san and the others... I want to make the world a less lonely place for people with disabilities. And someday that will reach him too. I want... I want to make the world so it's easier for people like him to smile."

hannahthemartian's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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