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breadkingbread's review
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Okay so i was kinda confused for a part of it (???) but whatever... My girls are getting out of there for real (i hope). It's actually got some really pretty art in it, especially the colored pages in the beginning are beautiful. Not getting a higher rating from me because idk what happened with that other girl and also <\3. 3.5.
emy102's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
setaggu's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.5
captwinghead's review
1.0
Ah, maybe the this just didn't translate well?
As it reads, the characters were bland, the progression of the story was confusing, and I just wasn't invested in the romance here. Mizuno was actually a creep. The way this "romance" starts out was not entirely consensual and Mizuno does some things that violate Chayama's privacy in a big way. Not only is the violation not really addressed, Chayama apologizes for reacting badly to it. Problematic to say the least.
This a story about 2 daughters of fathers that appear to be on opposite sides, Mizuno is the daughter of a mayoral candidate who's proposed policies would apparently negatively impact Chayama's father, who runs a tea company. Because of this, Chayama's father insists she not associate with Mizuno. As far as I could see, Mizuno's father didn't seem to care that much about Chayama's family.
Mizuno gets a lot of attention around the town because of her father. Chayama is bullied because... everyone in town hates her family? I wasn't clear on that. Anyway, the bullying seems to go unchecked and even her own father doesn't treat her much better.
The only aspect of this story that I felt somewhat worked was the way Chayama and Mizuno were dedicated to keeping the one connection they had in the town that was meaningful. They go through a lot trying to stay together, even in secret, and that was something. Overall, I would not recommend this story, though.
As it reads, the characters were bland, the progression of the story was confusing, and I just wasn't invested in the romance here. Mizuno was actually a creep. The way this "romance" starts out was not entirely consensual and Mizuno does some things that violate Chayama's privacy in a big way. Not only is the violation not really addressed, Chayama apologizes for reacting badly to it. Problematic to say the least.
This a story about 2 daughters of fathers that appear to be on opposite sides, Mizuno is the daughter of a mayoral candidate who's proposed policies would apparently negatively impact Chayama's father, who runs a tea company. Because of this, Chayama's father insists she not associate with Mizuno. As far as I could see, Mizuno's father didn't seem to care that much about Chayama's family.
Mizuno gets a lot of attention around the town because of her father. Chayama is bullied because... everyone in town hates her family? I wasn't clear on that. Anyway, the bullying seems to go unchecked and even her own father doesn't treat her much better.
The only aspect of this story that I felt somewhat worked was the way Chayama and Mizuno were dedicated to keeping the one connection they had in the town that was meaningful. They go through a lot trying to stay together, even in secret, and that was something. Overall, I would not recommend this story, though.
tannithreece's review
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
This was a really good exploration of the impact of bullying and the way that it can have lasting impact on a teens life. I really enjoyed this manga and thought that it had a really hopeful outlook towards the end despite the darker themes throughout the rest of the book.