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lahariel's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
4.0
This volume still moves at a fast pace, but it does slow its tempo down long enough to start laying out some groundwork with the powers and purpose of the Lotis Masters. Kyo's background is revealed a bit more, which now helps to amplify tension and emotions with various characters throughout this installment. I personally love Kyo, as he reminds me of Tamahome (Fushigi Yuugi) in both physical design and personality. So I don't really mind that he's a recycled concept from prior works because that's my preferred "book boyfriend" type anyway.
Frey is annoying af with how inappropriately handsy he gets. His only saving grace is that he comes in clutch during emergencies, but I'm one volume in with him and I'm already exhausted. There is also the start of some growth with Alice and her passivity issues. It's always good to read the creator's little commentary "love notes" to the reader whenever they pop up, because you get a little insight on where they're trying to go with the story and / or characters. Overall, I like where this is headed.
Frey is annoying af with how inappropriately handsy he gets. His only saving grace is that he comes in clutch during emergencies, but I'm one volume in with him and I'm already exhausted. There is also the start of some growth with Alice and her passivity issues. It's always good to read the creator's little commentary "love notes" to the reader whenever they pop up, because you get a little insight on where they're trying to go with the story and / or characters. Overall, I like where this is headed.
jenn_amanda's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
clowdywings's review
3.0
Thankfully, I found this one to be better than the last. There are still some parts where I honestly question why it was even in there in the first place.
It is a fantasy/contemporary series (at the time it was published, anyways) so there are some crazy magical bits included. I found whenever there was action, it was wildly and confusingly done because of the magic and paneling.
I did like some parts of it though. The scene when they are writing notes to each other in a notebook felt well done and natural, which is surprising because a lot of Watase’s works don’t feel natural.
It is a fantasy/contemporary series (at the time it was published, anyways) so there are some crazy magical bits included. I found whenever there was action, it was wildly and confusingly done because of the magic and paneling.
I did like some parts of it though. The scene when they are writing notes to each other in a notebook felt well done and natural, which is surprising because a lot of Watase’s works don’t feel natural.
dynamicdylan's review
4.0
CW: Death of a loved one, Child Abuse, Spousal abuse, Distant Parents, Bullying, Violence
This second volume is really good! We go more into the back story of Kyo! He had a rough family life when he was little, this volume explores that. We also meet a new playboy character named Frey! He's a funny character! I really like how this series explores the darkness in people's hearts! I recommend this series if you like fantasy romance.
This second volume is really good! We go more into the back story of Kyo! He had a rough family life when he was little, this volume explores that. We also meet a new playboy character named Frey! He's a funny character! I really like how this series explores the darkness in people's hearts! I recommend this series if you like fantasy romance.
kricketa's review
3.0
in which we discover that alice's self-proclaimed fiance is a lotis master named frey and the gang's plan to save mayura is waylaid by oishi, who, after failing to steal kyo for herself, tells everyone at school the terrible thing kyo did once. and she's evil. and the lotis gang has to go into her heart and rescue her from mara. and then they still need to get mayura. and kyo drops a startling confession on alice.
the fantasy aspect of this one almost totally lost me. i don't understand how they journey into people's hearts, or what the rules are for using the lotis words...or why frey has no trouble using the lotis words at first but later he's not supposed to because he's still in training? everything seems to be happening at complete random.
BUT the goofy little floating bunny makes me laugh. and kyo and alice seem to be workin something out.
the fantasy aspect of this one almost totally lost me. i don't understand how they journey into people's hearts, or what the rules are for using the lotis words...or why frey has no trouble using the lotis words at first but later he's not supposed to because he's still in training? everything seems to be happening at complete random.
BUT the goofy little floating bunny makes me laugh. and kyo and alice seem to be workin something out.
jenny_d's review
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
palmkd's review
5.0
I'm so glad I'm rereading! In this book we get to know Frey who had a last second appearance in the first book and is another lotis master. We learn there are both light and dark words and more drama ensues!
bardic_llama's review
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0