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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Estos libros son extremadamente rápidos de leer, tienen una escritura super sencilla y fácil de llevar. Las ilustraciones son hermosas
Esta entrega comienza justo donde acabo la anterior, comenzando el 2do día de pruebas para el ingreso al equipo de esgrima del colegio. Vemos cómo Nicholas va ganando más técnica y popularidad entre sus compañeros y por otra parte vemos cómo Seiji debe luchar contra sus propios demonios.
La verdad, creo que por la rapidez en la que se leen las historias y lo cortas que son, no llego a ver mucha profundidad en los personajes. Si claro, hay algunos que me agradan más que otros pero siento que les hace falta ese empujón para ser perfectos.
Del resto, me parece una historia fresca, llena de competencias y rivalidades, de dudas y frustraciones. La verdad que si quiero ver al final como queda compuesto este equipo y quiero POR FAVOR QUE SUCEDA ALGO ROMANTICO ENTRE SEIJI Y NICHOLAS, JUST LOVING
Esta entrega comienza justo donde acabo la anterior, comenzando el 2do día de pruebas para el ingreso al equipo de esgrima del colegio. Vemos cómo Nicholas va ganando más técnica y popularidad entre sus compañeros y por otra parte vemos cómo Seiji debe luchar contra sus propios demonios.
La verdad, creo que por la rapidez en la que se leen las historias y lo cortas que son, no llego a ver mucha profundidad en los personajes. Si claro, hay algunos que me agradan más que otros pero siento que les hace falta ese empujón para ser perfectos.
Del resto, me parece una historia fresca, llena de competencias y rivalidades, de dudas y frustraciones. La verdad que si quiero ver al final como queda compuesto este equipo y quiero POR FAVOR QUE SUCEDA ALGO ROMANTICO ENTRE SEIJI Y NICHOLAS, JUST LOVING
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
This volume continues off exactly where the last one ends- the fencers at King's Row continue to work their ways through tryouts to secure a spot on the team. This volume takes place over a pretty short period of time, and this one does focus more on fencing than probably any of the other volumes, but it's fun and filled with a lot of action. It's a great continuation to the series, and I found it even more engaging than the last one. Throughout this volume we learned more about each of characters, their dynamics with each other, their backgrounds, and their various motives for doing their craft.
Although this book does focus more on the fencing than not, we still learn a lot about each character. At the very beginning we are reminded of Nicholas's motive to be the best not simply because he wants to, but because he feels like he has a personal mission to do so to prove himself as Robert Coste's illegitimate son. I'm very excited to see how this plays out in the series. Even though it's only mentioned in passing a few times each volume, I feel like the series would be so dry without it. I don't know how to explain it, but I think this adds a level of drama that was necessary.
Additionally, we start to learn more about Seiji's motives as well, and we get to see him as more than just an untouchable guy who exists purely to motivate Nicholas. We finally get to start seeing some cracks in his character. Of course we get more character development from other characters as well, mostly the previous team members. I like how the character development in really woven into the matches through outside character's conversations and inner dialogue. It helps pace the book and keeps it from being very jarring by not jumping from match to character scene to match cold turkey. It's a much more gradual flow.
I also like how this book cements Nicholas and Seiji more as rivals. I think the enemies dynamic can be overdone in young adult books, but having them be rivals who can't hold a civil conversation is more interesting and fun. Nicholas is just really annoying to Seiji, and it's funny how Seiji, who is usually so level-headed and cool can't keep in his temper in check with Nicholas. I liked Seiji's little frown when Nicholas talked about his indirect win. Honestly I just love the two of them and I don't think any interaction between them could be anything other than the greatest thing ever written.
All in all this was another strong addition to the series, but my comment with the last book stands- the series hasn't reached its potential yet. It's getting there, and I do really like how it takes it time, but it's coming and anyone who reads this can see it. I like how despite the rather serious tone of this is, it still has plenty of lighthearted moments. I loved Nicholas and Seiji's constant and insistent bickering. I loved Aidan being a playboy rascal, which how we're getting to learn more and more about him. I loved Bobby continuing to be a Seiji stan. I just loved all of it, and now that we're finally getting to the end of tryouts, and to Seiji and Nicholas's rematch, things are starting to truly get exciting.
Although this book does focus more on the fencing than not, we still learn a lot about each character. At the very beginning we are reminded of Nicholas's motive to be the best not simply because he wants to, but because he feels like he has a personal mission to do so to prove himself as Robert Coste's illegitimate son. I'm very excited to see how this plays out in the series. Even though it's only mentioned in passing a few times each volume, I feel like the series would be so dry without it. I don't know how to explain it, but I think this adds a level of drama that was necessary.
Additionally, we start to learn more about Seiji's motives as well, and we get to see him as more than just an untouchable guy who exists purely to motivate Nicholas. We finally get to start seeing some cracks in his character. Of course we get more character development from other characters as well, mostly the previous team members. I like how the character development in really woven into the matches through outside character's conversations and inner dialogue. It helps pace the book and keeps it from being very jarring by not jumping from match to character scene to match cold turkey. It's a much more gradual flow.
I also like how this book cements Nicholas and Seiji more as rivals. I think the enemies dynamic can be overdone in young adult books, but having them be rivals who can't hold a civil conversation is more interesting and fun. Nicholas is just really annoying to Seiji, and it's funny how Seiji, who is usually so level-headed and cool can't keep in his temper in check with Nicholas. I liked Seiji's little frown when Nicholas talked about his indirect win. Honestly I just love the two of them and I don't think any interaction between them could be anything other than the greatest thing ever written.
All in all this was another strong addition to the series, but my comment with the last book stands- the series hasn't reached its potential yet. It's getting there, and I do really like how it takes it time, but it's coming and anyone who reads this can see it. I like how despite the rather serious tone of this is, it still has plenty of lighthearted moments. I loved Nicholas and Seiji's constant and insistent bickering. I loved Aidan being a playboy rascal, which how we're getting to learn more and more about him. I loved Bobby continuing to be a Seiji stan. I just loved all of it, and now that we're finally getting to the end of tryouts, and to Seiji and Nicholas's rematch, things are starting to truly get exciting.
I liked the continuation of this story. I'm enjoying learning about fencing and the allusions to what might be coming in the story down the way. I'll absolutely continue reading this series and I am getting to really know the characters!
gay sports 2: electric boogaloo.
the discussions of how people sometimes don't recognise their own victory as anything significant but balk at losing, considering it a complete and utter failure from which you cannot come back from is so important. i struggle with that mindset, so it's eye-opening when it gets brought up as something harmful people tend to do. i like how thoughtful this has turned into.
definitely here for learning more about seiji and his past. and the rest of the boy as well, of course!
kally is so my type, i fear 🫣
the discussions of how people sometimes don't recognise their own victory as anything significant but balk at losing, considering it a complete and utter failure from which you cannot come back from is so important. i struggle with that mindset, so it's eye-opening when it gets brought up as something harmful people tend to do. i like how thoughtful this has turned into.
definitely here for learning more about seiji and his past. and the rest of the boy as well, of course!
kally is so my type, i fear 🫣
”The idea of Aiden beating Seiji makes me mad. Not mad. Jealous. Seiji, I want to be the one who beats you. I want to be good enough. I want to win this match and erase Aiden’s win against you. So that the one you look at as a rival—is me.
The characters in this are just SO GOOD I LOVE THEM ALL.
Special shoutout to Nicholas: INDIRECT VICTORY✌️
The characters in this are just SO GOOD I LOVE THEM ALL.
Special shoutout to Nicholas: INDIRECT VICTORY✌️
Well....who thought I would be this interested in fencing?!? Haha. This series is much butter than I anticipated even though I know a lot of people enjoy it. It's about teamwork, confidence, friendship, self-evaluation and more. This specific volume continues the round robin competition for the open spots on the team. Some of the matches are surprising, while others are not. I love the artwork and the storytelling included in each one of these issues that caters to the larger narrative. I don't know if I'll make it to the next volumes this month, but I'm really excited to continue the series as a whole.
Just as good as Volume 1! Great characters, an entertaining storyline, and drama fah dayyyzzz. Sign me up for Volume 3!