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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic novels and mangas are usually not my thing. They somehow keep me waiting for more, as if there's always something missing. I need the inner monologue, the train of thoughts, the connections between one scene and the next. However, for this series I like to make an exception. The theme is important and so rarely done well.
Once more this installment shows the struggles an abled bodied girl and a disabled bodied boy face when they're in a relationship. It's not always easy to read, sometimes it's downright sad. But I recognize so many of my own thoughts and worries. And I think that this is a really realistic and good way to portray the truth, even if it's not always pretty.
I'm still struggling a little sometimes with connecting the scenes and understanding how those scenes relate to each other, especially because sometimes I feel the characters look a little too alike for me to see the difference well, but the message of the story lands loud and clear. I can't wait to order the next book in the series and to get to it!
Once more this installment shows the struggles an abled bodied girl and a disabled bodied boy face when they're in a relationship. It's not always easy to read, sometimes it's downright sad. But I recognize so many of my own thoughts and worries. And I think that this is a really realistic and good way to portray the truth, even if it's not always pretty.
I'm still struggling a little sometimes with connecting the scenes and understanding how those scenes relate to each other, especially because sometimes I feel the characters look a little too alike for me to see the difference well, but the message of the story lands loud and clear. I can't wait to order the next book in the series and to get to it!
fallenfortrash's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
4.25
bookishcb_21's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The story continues with our loveable MCs, but there are some obstacles as they start up a new relationship. They are still learning more about each other, but to throw in some drama, both Tsugumi and Itsuki have people in their lives that know more about them and possibly want something more with them. I really can’t wait to see what happens in the next volume, as this one ended on a cliffhanger!!
sknees's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rachelalittle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
Really enjoyed this second volume! One of the endorsements on the back cover says "Aruga refuses to romanticize, pushing her heroine to face the reality of disability" which is exactly why I enjoyed this! There is a real struggle here and it's ~moving~
abrug647's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
gold_star_reader's review
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0