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Perfect World, Volume 3 by Rie Aruga

greylandreviews's review

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3.0

3.25
Trigger Warnings: ableism, medical content, medical trauma, chronic illness, physical assault, and depression

shaun_trinh's review

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5.0

Perfect World is doing what all the other romance manga think they're doing. Cute, down to earth, and unafraid to face the realities of a relationships for those who aren't able bodied. I found myself being so incredibly invested and annoyed by the things happening in this volume from how Tsugumi's parents were and how Nagasawa was treating her, but these are the hard truths that need to be faced. Love alone won't make their relationship work, and both parties need to accept and honestly consider what they're willing to do to support one another to a healthy degree. It's okay to not have everything figured out or know how to do everything together, but steps need to made towards that.

Really sad ending, had me thinking for a sec that it was all going to be okay until BOOM they hit us with the breakup. Sad but not surprised. Can't wait to keep reading!

garlicbread21's review

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emotional sad 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

saloninareads's review

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emotional informative medium-paced

3.0

laraandotherthings's review against another edition

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5.0

My heart hurts a lot.

jennifermreads's review

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5.0

It was time for a volume to be this dark and depressing. There are so many additional complications and considerations when one dates a wheelchair user. Those difficulties were brought to light in volume three. Of course, poor Tsugumi & Itsuki must also contend with unsupportive parents (hers) and a meddling nurse (his) plus crushes that are determined to wiggle their way in between the two. This was an emotional edition, and I am very glad I have the next volume ready to pick-up. My heart is heavy and I’m hoping volume 4 lightens that a bit. What a love story!

natcatsbookishcafe's review against another edition

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3.0

I have to admit this volume made me feel a bit awkward. Our female MC is just a bit to frantic and desperate and I'm hoping she calms down a bit as she grows more comfortable with what it takes to be the partner of a disabled person. That ending had me wanting to pick up vol 4 ASAP though!

faithangel356's review

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emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

taelyr's review against another edition

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5.0

The emotional Rollercoaster this manga has me on... Volume 3 and the tears continue to flow as the fate of these characters twist and turn, and continue to progress. Another solid volume with heart wrenching feels.

ybug09's review against another edition

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4.0

Can't wait for the next volumes