Reviews

Boys Run the Riot, Volume 2 by Keito Gaku

dhatislandbookworm's review

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

katrinaslibrary's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

While I enjoyed the first volume, I wanted to give Ryo a hug throughout this book. 

I also really disliked the ending because of the way the Ryo was outed without permission on the internet. I know the intention was to really promote the fashion brand as an LGBTQ brand. But the way it’s done made me angry.

Overall, I’m probably going to keep reading because I want to know what happens next and hope Ryo will be okay.

sampauwels's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.5

elcademia's review against another edition

oh dear god

glitterbomb47's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

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

4.0

crystal_e_fall's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed this volume - a bit disappointed the clothing brand and therefore Jin and Itsuka took a back seat this time, but we got great introspection into and character development from Ryo instead so I'm not complaining (also I ended up really liking Mizuki)! I did get frustrated at some of the characters, especially how they interacted with Ryo and the cliffhanger to the next volume made me feel annoyed - I hope the situation isn't brushed over and adressed properly! Overall though, this was a great volume and I'm looking forward to continuing!

shrimbo's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

oh_rachel's review against another edition

4.25

what was that ending?? excuse me???

geeky_spider's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

rorikae's review

medium-paced

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

4.25

Boys Run the Riot is a great series and that continues in volume 2. This volume starts with the group trying to get their streetwear into a store and then Ryo starting a new job. It's interesting to see Ryo interact with new people and figure out how to share about his identity with his new acquaintances. The end of this volume leaves off on quite the cliffhanger. I'm excited to read further in this series. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Deadnaming and Outing

Minor: Transphobia