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4.54 AVERAGE
4.54 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Copy received through Netgalley
What an emotional rollercoaster!
This was a sad, tragic, gut wrenching and yet hopeful story.
It was so sad to see Hikari's past experiences of abuse, while acting as an inspector, and to see his very first experience of being an inspector. To see that he didn't even understand emotions was so sad. While the rest of the world got to experience a childhood utopia, the inspectors went through all the abuse with no means of escape or anyone caring about them.
I absolutely loved Daiki and Chisa right from the start. They had such a hard life, but they were happy together, and they really did love Hikari.
This is definitely one I'll be reading again, because there are so many little nuances that will have a totally different meaning on the second read, now that I know how it ends.
Favourite Quote : "No matter where you are...or whose child you're being...I just...want you to smile."
Copy received through Netgalley
What an emotional rollercoaster!
This was a sad, tragic, gut wrenching and yet hopeful story.
It was so sad to see Hikari's past experiences of abuse, while acting as an inspector, and to see his very first experience of being an inspector. To see that he didn't even understand emotions was so sad. While the rest of the world got to experience a childhood utopia, the inspectors went through all the abuse with no means of escape or anyone caring about them.
I absolutely loved Daiki and Chisa right from the start. They had such a hard life, but they were happy together, and they really did love Hikari.
This is definitely one I'll be reading again, because there are so many little nuances that will have a totally different meaning on the second read, now that I know how it ends.
Favourite Quote : "No matter where you are...or whose child you're being...I just...want you to smile."
I loved the sci-fi, Black Mirror-esque premise of Stardust Family by Aki Poroyama. Set in a future where people must undergo examinations before becoming parents—to prevent child abuse—the story explores a bizarre yet beautifully crafted concept. The art was strong and complemented the tone perfectly. I even shed a tear at the end, though I felt the conclusion was a bit rushed compared to the manga’s otherwise contemplative rhythm. Still, it’s a thought-provoking read that stayed with me.
emotional
sad
medium-paced
My new favorite manga, it tore me apart a bit. I can't handle the emotions it just put me through.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia
Minor: Blood, Injury/Injury detail