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rereader33's review against another edition
2.0
This is a reread for me, and honestly its not as good as I used to think. Yuzu does the dumbest stuff out of impulse, is pretty disrespectful, and is pretty childish. Mei is definitely the more tolerable of the two, but not by a lot. Also her mom married this guy and he’s pretty much never around? Seriously? The smutty stuff didn’t bother me, I honestly didn’t care. Can’t wait for the next volume...
emmylux7's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Homophobia
hannahhbic's review against another edition
1.0
If you genuinely think, "it's fine, they're stepsisters!!!" please unfollow me now. Incest isn't okay. It ruins families and lives. Romanticizing incest is gross.
Here is the RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) hotline information, in case you need it.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7: Telephone: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Online chat: online.rainn.org
Español: rainn.org/es
For international support, here's a link.
https://rainn.org/international-sexual-assault-resources
Here is the RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) hotline information, in case you need it.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7: Telephone: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Online chat: online.rainn.org
Español: rainn.org/es
For international support, here's a link.
https://rainn.org/international-sexual-assault-resources
2busyreading's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault
williamsonigunn's review against another edition
1.0
0.0/5.0: Brief mention of homophobia, abuse, pedophilia, non-consensual relations, and incest. I have severe opinions of this series, and I know most of what I have to say has been said already. I need to get this out before I go mental.
Heed my warning, especially if you are a "Baby Gay" looking for an outlet or interesting story: Do not open this book. Do not pick it up or read it. No good can ever outweigh the bad of this series, and the content of this book should not be normalized. It does not get better, and this is one of the few times I do not feel bad about saying that.
Never have I had such a negative opinion of a graphic novel. I've read both enthralling and appalling books- and this is nothing more than vile. Borderline abusive, pedophilic, non-consensual, incestual, deviant, trope-y, fetishistic, dismissive, and sometimes downright homophobic, nothing in this story was handled agreeably. I don't care if they're "just step sisters," it's awful. It focuses heavily on the male gaze and is extremely hypersexual- this is not a good representation of any queer person. This reads like a horrendous, fetish-y porn.
I do not sympathize with these characters or this story. There is no resolution, development, or personality. I don't know how others can excuse these things because none of the bad is used to work toward the good. Horrible things happen to individuals, and others write about it for healing and acceptance- but these characters don't do any of that! This could have been a fine novel despite being trope-y- but it went in such an insensitive direction immediately that I can't find it within myself to bail it out. The art is so good, too- it's such a letdown, almost traumatic. I don't think Saburouta has ever met or spent more than two minutes with an actual queer person, especially at the time they made this book. Needless to say, I hated reading Citrus. I wouldn't bother rating it one star if I didn't think it was as bad as I do. If you want an actual romance book, then look to mangas like [b:Goodbye, my Rose Garden|51937805|Goodbye, My Rose Garden, Vol. 1|Dr. Pepperco|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580763248l/51937805._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73472095], [b:Our Wonderful Days|43684704|Our Wonderful Days Tsurezure Biyori Vol. 1|Kei Hamuro|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1561637329l/43684704._SX50_.jpg|67966059], or [b:Run Away With Me, Girl|56801194|Run Away With me, Girl 1|Battan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1611491089l/56801194._SX50_.jpg|94960333] that knows how to accurately portray WLW relationships with the sensitivity and respect we deserve.
Heed my warning, especially if you are a "Baby Gay" looking for an outlet or interesting story: Do not open this book. Do not pick it up or read it. No good can ever outweigh the bad of this series, and the content of this book should not be normalized. It does not get better, and this is one of the few times I do not feel bad about saying that.
Never have I had such a negative opinion of a graphic novel. I've read both enthralling and appalling books- and this is nothing more than vile. Borderline abusive, pedophilic, non-consensual, incestual, deviant, trope-y, fetishistic, dismissive, and sometimes downright homophobic, nothing in this story was handled agreeably. I don't care if they're "just step sisters," it's awful. It focuses heavily on the male gaze and is extremely hypersexual- this is not a good representation of any queer person. This reads like a horrendous, fetish-y porn.
I do not sympathize with these characters or this story. There is no resolution, development, or personality. I don't know how others can excuse these things because none of the bad is used to work toward the good. Horrible things happen to individuals, and others write about it for healing and acceptance- but these characters don't do any of that! This could have been a fine novel despite being trope-y- but it went in such an insensitive direction immediately that I can't find it within myself to bail it out. The art is so good, too- it's such a letdown, almost traumatic. I don't think Saburouta has ever met or spent more than two minutes with an actual queer person, especially at the time they made this book. Needless to say, I hated reading Citrus. I wouldn't bother rating it one star if I didn't think it was as bad as I do. If you want an actual romance book, then look to mangas like [b:Goodbye, my Rose Garden|51937805|Goodbye, My Rose Garden, Vol. 1|Dr. Pepperco|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580763248l/51937805._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73472095], [b:Our Wonderful Days|43684704|Our Wonderful Days Tsurezure Biyori Vol. 1|Kei Hamuro|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1561637329l/43684704._SX50_.jpg|67966059], or [b:Run Away With Me, Girl|56801194|Run Away With me, Girl 1|Battan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1611491089l/56801194._SX50_.jpg|94960333] that knows how to accurately portray WLW relationships with the sensitivity and respect we deserve.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I heard a lot about this series (apparently it is a great series according to a lot of people), so I decided to check it out as I was in the mood for some new Yuri manga.
I can say that it was a bit confusing at times, and a bit weird. At times there was just too much going on, all kinds of ideas that are nice, but they do clutter a lot and distract from the story.
I also didn’t particularly like Mei. Hot, Cold. Sweet, Bitter. Pick a side girl. You can’t just kiss your step-sister one day, then be cold to her the next few days, then practically assault her again, and so on.
I can imagine your life is hard, with expectations left and right, a new mom, a dad who is never around (though that kind of amazes me considering the fact the mom met him), but no need to act like this.
I do hope that in the next volume (if I am reading those) she will get better.
Yuzu, ah Yuzu, she was an amazing character and I really loved her and what she did. She is frank, down-to-earth, and doesn’t take no for an answer. She does her best to get along with Mei.
The poor girl was also totally confused about her feelings, which I can imagine. It was really interesting to see her figure out her feelings, to find out what to do with them.
She was also super sweet and tried her best to be there, and comfort Mei. Or help out her mom, or help out her grandpa (though that took some time to take effect).
I also love how she looks, and all she does to keep that look. It is something I see pass by in manga stories more often, the whole hair thing, dyeing it, and how it isn’t allowed by many schools to have another hair colour than what is the standard one.
There are also various yuri scenes, which were lovely drawn. I hope that the next volumes will have more of that (again, still not sure if I will continue reading it).
The art is gorgeous, and I am thinking of seeing this artist made any other manga, hopefully some more shoujo-ai/yuri stuff.
I wasn’t entirely happy with one scene, since it would be a spoiler I will not talk more about it, but I wish it wasn’t added.
That cork-screw-haired girl. Dear Lord, can we just erase her from the story? What a horrendous, bad character she was.
All in all, I am still wondering if I want to continue. On the one hand I want to, because Mei and Yuzu make a cute couple, and I wonder about their future. But on the other hand… Mei does need to change to a normal person, not hot and cold.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I can say that it was a bit confusing at times, and a bit weird. At times there was just too much going on, all kinds of ideas that are nice, but they do clutter a lot and distract from the story.
I also didn’t particularly like Mei. Hot, Cold. Sweet, Bitter. Pick a side girl. You can’t just kiss your step-sister one day, then be cold to her the next few days, then practically assault her again, and so on.
I can imagine your life is hard, with expectations left and right, a new mom, a dad who is never around (though that kind of amazes me considering the fact the mom met him), but no need to act like this.
I do hope that in the next volume (if I am reading those) she will get better.
Yuzu, ah Yuzu, she was an amazing character and I really loved her and what she did. She is frank, down-to-earth, and doesn’t take no for an answer. She does her best to get along with Mei.
The poor girl was also totally confused about her feelings, which I can imagine. It was really interesting to see her figure out her feelings, to find out what to do with them.
She was also super sweet and tried her best to be there, and comfort Mei. Or help out her mom, or help out her grandpa (though that took some time to take effect).
I also love how she looks, and all she does to keep that look. It is something I see pass by in manga stories more often, the whole hair thing, dyeing it, and how it isn’t allowed by many schools to have another hair colour than what is the standard one.
There are also various yuri scenes, which were lovely drawn. I hope that the next volumes will have more of that (again, still not sure if I will continue reading it).
The art is gorgeous, and I am thinking of seeing this artist made any other manga, hopefully some more shoujo-ai/yuri stuff.
I wasn’t entirely happy with one scene, since it would be a spoiler I will not talk more about it, but I wish it wasn’t added.
That cork-screw-haired girl. Dear Lord, can we just erase her from the story? What a horrendous, bad character she was.
All in all, I am still wondering if I want to continue. On the one hand I want to, because Mei and Yuzu make a cute couple, and I wonder about their future. But on the other hand… Mei does need to change to a normal person, not hot and cold.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
thepaige_turner's review against another edition
3.0
Not too sure what to think of this series yet...
river_alces's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0