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Citrus, Band 2 by Saburouta

millainen_villainen's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced

5.0

rhukii's review

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.75

mehsi's review against another edition

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3.0

Sorry, but even with a 3 stars, I am dropping this series from this volume on.

Mei is just so horrendous. And yes, I know her daddy isn’t there (dick), he left years ago (again I am wondering how Yuzu’s mom met him), but that is no need to be a manipulative bitch who only wants to kiss/assault Yuzu whenever she is feeling down/sad/angry or whatever. This is not how you treat people girl. This is not at all how you treat people. You know about Yuzu’s feelings and you just toy with them like they are nothing. Either accept Yuzu, accept that you want her because you love her, or just don’t do it at all. Now you are only hurting someone close to you and that is a big no no.

And not only that but Mei’s moods just got annoying. Seriously, again, I know she is not really the best emotionally with stuff that happened, but that is still no excuse to be so hot and cold in her life. Nice one time, the next distant, the next a total bitch. Bleh, what a crap character.

Yuzu on the other hand is the only reason why I wanted to try it again, why I wanted to check out the second volume. Because Yuzu? Yuzu is amazing. She is strong, determined, willing to do anything and everything for her friends and family. But you can also see she doesn’t have it all too easy, but unlike Mei, doesn’t go around having mood swings as big as the Mount Everest.
I felt so sorry for her. Her love for Mei is still all new, she is so confused, and then you have the girl you love treat you like this.

Momokino was slightly better in this one, though I thought the thing she did when Yuzu and Mei were on a trip was just plain creepy and stalkerish. Go away. Shoo.

The art is still gorgeous, and is also the reason why the manga scores so high for me.

But would I recommend this one? No. Nope. Never. There are enough other Yuri/Shoujo-ai manga out there that are way better and deserve more love than this one.

Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/

heyjudy's review against another edition

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3.0

~3-3.5/5

The drama in this series! Why am I surprised by it? Why did I think this wouldn’t be so dramatic and characterized? What did I expect, really?

There’s more family drama for Mei and Yuzu. Mei is hurt from what her father did years ago, and with her grandfather being so harsh, she doesn’t know what to do with herself. And when her father shows up, it’s hard on her, but it finally brings some closure.

Then there’s Mei’s best friend, who’s jealous of Yuzu stealing her attention and starts putting the moves on Mei. Given that Mei doesn’t have any attraction to Momo, she doesn’t take any of it seriously. There’s mainly just a rivalry between Yuzu and Momo, but the friendship between Momo and Mei is actually really sweet.

Mei hasn’t been given Yuzu’s attraction to her any real attention or respect, either, until the end of this volume when she starts feeling it in return. I like that Yuzu believed herself to be straight up until Mei, but once she starts feeling attracted, she gives in to it and she doesn’t hold back. Mei is now starting to really understand it, though, and return those feelings.

The ending introduces a new character that I’m sure will bring a new batch of drama.

I’m rather enjoying this series. I like the genuine attraction between the main characters, and the way they’re growing to figure it out.

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thedistortedbliss's review against another edition

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4.0

I like this one better than the first one.
I do know... I am not a fan of the curly hair girl. Forget her name. The vice president.
I think this book was fun but more emotional. Mei was going through so many emotions about her father. I am not a fan of Mei's dad.
All in all I enjoy this series. It is something to get my mind of the seriousness of life!

mckinlay's review against another edition

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3.0

I really love Yuzu but still don't 100% Mei's attitude. hoping to see some growth from her in volume 3!

everlaerian's review against another edition

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3.0

It's ok. Redundant plot of new step siblings falling in love slowly, one of them being related to the chairman of the school/ them being the student president as well. Unoriginal ending.

Since I've read this type of manga, with basically the same/ similar plot down to the T with the exception of character names, I personally don't recommend. Again, I tend to be harsher to mainstream/ popular titles and this just didn't seem that amazing as everyone else claims.

Do I recommend it:
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dantew's review against another edition

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emotional 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

1.5


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shoggoth_roof's review against another edition

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4.0

El segundo tomo profundiza en la relación entre Yuzu y Mei, en especial en su aspecto familiar, al aparecer el padre de esta de nuevo en casa. La presencia de Himeko intentará ser otra brecha entre ambas chicas.

La historia continúa añadiendo tensión y problemas, por lo que sigue enganchando. Se agradece mucho las historias finales breves, que son siempre más humorísticas y se integran bien con lo contado en la "historia principal".

katndrsn's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious medium-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

3.5