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bluepanther512'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
4.75
scribblesandstories's review against another edition
funny
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
rereader33's review against another edition
5.0
I cried. I cried over Kaguya's childhood, I cried for Kaguya's desire to be with her friends when her overprotective family intervened, I cried when her friends did everything they could to help her, and I cried when she got her wish. Her struggle for independence despite knowing her place in her family is difficult to watch because I could feel the loneliness and isolation in certain scenes. I could feel the heartbreak in her voice as she tried to convince herself she was fine with how things are. But I could feel her joy when she realized she had people around her who would work hard for her despite her faults. And that feeling was 110% worth it.
And of course, the chapters afterwards were hilarious and a joy to read. But, you know, the feels are what really matter.
And of course, the chapters afterwards were hilarious and a joy to read. But, you know, the feels are what really matter.
afifahcookie'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
4.0
Story & Plot: 4 ⭐
Characters: 4 ⭐
Writing: 5 ⭐
Art: 5 ⭐
The fireworks chapters were the best in this volume (and frankly, it was one of my favourite episodes from the anime).
Characters: 4 ⭐
Writing: 5 ⭐
Art: 5 ⭐
The fireworks chapters were the best in this volume (and frankly, it was one of my favourite episodes from the anime).
crhurlbert's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
m560's review against another edition
5.0
Those chapters with Chika helping Shirogane are too precious. He's such a dimwit.
heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~4 Stars
It's summer vacation. And while Kaguya and Miyuki have shared their phone numbers, and potentially made plans, they both still refuse to be the first to make contact. They're essentially in the same position: miserable because the other person won't text them.
We get a surprising amount of vulnerability in this volume. All Kaguya wants to do is see the fireworks with her friends, and yet her family turns out to be very strict regarding her whereabouts. Miyuki does something spur-of-the-moment for the first time, in an attempt to make her wish come true. It's very sweet, and should be a momentous occasion as they're actually honest about something with each other—but, of course, instead they end up worrying and regretting everything.
After summer vacation, a new school year starts. They get new electives, and get to catch up with their classmates. Poor Chika gets tortured again, as Miyuki needs her help overcoming a weakness of his—and he admits that Chika is the only one he can show his weaknesses to. Though probably not in the way that Chika takes that statement.
It looks like Miyuki's birthday is coming upon us, and it should be interesting how Kaguya decides to show affection while pretending she's superior.
This is really a great series. I'm rather hooked now, and hope that they figure themselves out at some point. In the mean time, though, I enjoy discovering more out about Chika, and seeing how Yu gets scarred and insulted even more.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
It's summer vacation. And while Kaguya and Miyuki have shared their phone numbers, and potentially made plans, they both still refuse to be the first to make contact. They're essentially in the same position: miserable because the other person won't text them.
We get a surprising amount of vulnerability in this volume. All Kaguya wants to do is see the fireworks with her friends, and yet her family turns out to be very strict regarding her whereabouts. Miyuki does something spur-of-the-moment for the first time, in an attempt to make her wish come true. It's very sweet, and should be a momentous occasion as they're actually honest about something with each other—but, of course, instead they end up worrying and regretting everything.
After summer vacation, a new school year starts. They get new electives, and get to catch up with their classmates. Poor Chika gets tortured again, as Miyuki needs her help overcoming a weakness of his—and he admits that Chika is the only one he can show his weaknesses to. Though probably not in the way that Chika takes that statement.
It looks like Miyuki's birthday is coming upon us, and it should be interesting how Kaguya decides to show affection while pretending she's superior.
This is really a great series. I'm rather hooked now, and hope that they figure themselves out at some point. In the mean time, though, I enjoy discovering more out about Chika, and seeing how Yu gets scarred and insulted even more.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
staerrynight's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5