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gwenswoons's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I’m for sure not this book’s intended audience - this is my first foray into manga (for the Storygraph Genre Challenge), and I did a good chunk of research to find something that was light and romantic, and thought I’d enjoy! I did not. The relationship dynamics are so uncommunicative and gender-roled - so much sexism and misogyny sprinkled throughout and it somehow happens in place of character development. Anyway! I would/will definitely try manga again but I’m going to aim for more literary/contemporary and hopefully avoid some of the sexist dynamics that didn’t land well for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Stalking
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