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rereader33's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, I jumped the gun in my last review saying that Kaguya and Miyuki are a couple because the "officially" became one this volume, but I didn't give a shit because AHHHHHHH, THEY'RE SO CUTE!!!
This was an interesting volume for many reasons. I actually liked the multiple flashbacks and was amazed at how seamless they were. They were well placed in the story and there wasn't a lot of jumping from past to present, making it easier to follow. There was enough variety with the stories that you weren't dealing with love the entire time which kept the story from feeling too repetitive.
I have to say, probably my favorite chapters were the ones dealing with Tsubame and Ishigami. My heart broke for him and while I was kind of mad at Tsubame, I also completely understood where she was coming from. Something that this series does well is highlight teenage stupidity and poor decision making. Teenagers do and say stupid things because they're still learning how to deal with love and social situations, and while some stupid decisions may only cause cringey reactions from others, some decisions can do serious harm. In Tsubame's case, I don't think she had any malicious intentions for her decisions, but it still hurt Ishigami and he ended up hurting her. It was kind of hard to read, but because it was so realistic to real life.
While it was a little disappointing seeing Kaguya's and Miyuki's ultimate confession being done as a voice over from Miyuki's father, I did like the subtle message behind it. Miyuki's father has had terrible luck with love, but rather than be bitter and cynical when giving Tsubame advice, he uses his knowledge of Miyuki's struggles with Kaguya to offer hope that true love is possible. It was a nice touch and I appreciated it, even if it dampened the dramatic tension of the confession.
Anyway, this was another great volume. I'm curious to see what trials await Miyuki and Kaguya now that they're a couple, and what will become of Ishigami and Ino. Can't wait for the next volume!
This was an interesting volume for many reasons. I actually liked the multiple flashbacks and was amazed at how seamless they were. They were well placed in the story and there wasn't a lot of jumping from past to present, making it easier to follow. There was enough variety with the stories that you weren't dealing with love the entire time which kept the story from feeling too repetitive.
I have to say, probably my favorite chapters were the ones dealing with Tsubame and Ishigami. My heart broke for him and while I was kind of mad at Tsubame, I also completely understood where she was coming from. Something that this series does well is highlight teenage stupidity and poor decision making. Teenagers do and say stupid things because they're still learning how to deal with love and social situations, and while some stupid decisions may only cause cringey reactions from others, some decisions can do serious harm. In Tsubame's case, I don't think she had any malicious intentions for her decisions, but it still hurt Ishigami and he ended up hurting her. It was kind of hard to read, but because it was so realistic to real life.
While it was a little disappointing seeing Kaguya's and Miyuki's ultimate confession being done as a voice over from Miyuki's father, I did like the subtle message behind it. Miyuki's father has had terrible luck with love, but rather than be bitter and cynical when giving Tsubame advice, he uses his knowledge of Miyuki's struggles with Kaguya to offer hope that true love is possible. It was a nice touch and I appreciated it, even if it dampened the dramatic tension of the confession.
Anyway, this was another great volume. I'm curious to see what trials await Miyuki and Kaguya now that they're a couple, and what will become of Ishigami and Ino. Can't wait for the next volume!
bookish_lisa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
cacia's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars, rounded up because I'm engaged enough in the characters that I'll keep reading
meorawr's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
caitlin_doggos's review against another edition
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
literaryinluv's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nicolibby's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
noodles81's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0