Reviews

Honey So Sweet, Vol. 07 by Amu Meguro

rereader33's review

3.0

All right, I have to take off a star for this volume because of Miyabi's character and the confrontation between her and Nao. Miyabi's whole issue is that it takes longer for her to respond to people, but since people don't give her a chance to collect her thoughts before pressing her to talk, they think she's stuck up. I was completely down for this concept because I know there are people who have this problem and are ostracized because of it. Then she starts making friends, and since Tai has been so nice to her, she falls in love with him despite him having a girlfriend (which she is aware of). The resulting conflict centers around her doing everything Nao does in an attempt to get Tai to like her. There are two problems I have with this whole conflict. First, it takes Nao way too long for her to confront Miyabi. I understand that Nao is non-confrontational and considering how easily everyone's actions are forgiven (more on that later) it's easier for her to brush it off, but this is someone miming her to get her boyfriend's attention. The fact that she knows that's what's going on and yet waits until it is almost too late is maddening, never mind the fact that nobody else calls Miyabi out on her behavior. Second, when Nao does tell Miyabi off (albeit very politely and way too nicely) the scene is framed as if Nao is in the wrong. Miyabi starts crying, saying she doesn't know what she was supposed to do since she's never fallen in love before, but the scene is framed as is readers should feel sorry for Miyabi because she "didn't know what else to do". I have a huge problem with this because it is effectively excusing Miyabi's actions when they were inexcusable. I don't care how social awkward/introverted you are, if you try to get a girl's boyfriend's attention when you are aware that he is taken, that is inexcusable. The worse part is that both Nao and Tai feel like they have to apologize, and almost everyone agrees with them! Thankfully Miyabi approaches them to apologize and insists that they don't have to, but that whole conflict really bothered me. Anyway, the rest of the volume was fine, artwork was strong, still love the charaters (for the most part), can't wait for the concluding volume!

mekachudrago's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

heyjudy's review

4.0

~4/5

Nao is trying to come to terms with her feelings of jealousy regarding Miyabi. For the first part, Taiga is oblivious, and then he realizes and feels so bad. I love how, through all of it, Nao and Taiga talk and figure it out between themselves. They need a little bit of outside intervening to finally accept their feelings, but then they come together. The openness and the maturity in their honesty is both refreshing and really appreciated. I love their relationship.

Miyabi is an intriguing character. She doesn't understand social conventions, and she really doesn't understand how romance works. It's a little unsettling at one point, how she tries to get closer to Taiga. But by the end, I like seeing how she's grown and accepted her feelings and what happened.

The next volume is the final one, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how it all wraps up. I've really loved reading this one.

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belle_fiction's review

5.0

I’m going to really miss this series when it’s over!! :(

This volume was SO cute and sweet but also frustrating at times. Frustrating because of Miyabi Nishigaki trying to steal Taiga away from Nao, and Nao not voicing her true feelings about how it’s pissing her off!

Ahem...anyway, apart from that this volume induced so many warm and happy feelings in me - I love seeing the relationship slowly blossoming between Yashiro and Misaki <3 they are so darn cute and I hope Futami finds someone too!

But Taiga and Nao are the cutest couple by far - every time I see them my heart instantly lifts. They are just adorable and I pray that the final volume continues in the same vein.

coriandercake's review

2.0

This is just repeating the same plot points of the 2nd or 3rd volume but with the roles reversed.

laraandotherthings's review

5.0

I suffered a lot with this volume. Nao and Taiga are too pure for this world

excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

joujals's review against another edition

3.0

This volume by far is the most infuriating. While the main couple are still sweet and cute but **the new girl trying to steal the boyfriend** trope is so tired and made me angry

louandlife's review

4.0

My predictions for this volume occurred! This volume was really interesting because it is the first time that there was a true love rival for Taiga's affections (even know we knew what the outcome would be). I liked the fact that the love rivalry went down a more innocent route with Miyabi. I also liked how that story line ended. I thought that it wrapped it up quite well with no lose strings. I am really intrigued about the final volume in this series because I don't know what will happen it in with all the story lines being completed. I am sad to finish this series as I have really enjoyed reading it.

eahk1996's review against another edition

lighthearted 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? N/A

3.75