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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
This series is one of my new favorites. It's something I think everyone should read. It does cover some sensitive topics, such as family abuse, sexual abuse, and how that affects us. So, be aware of that going in. But it's a beautiful story. Highly recommended.
The series as a whole was very interesting. Loved the psychological aspect of it.
SERIES REVIEW
I have to admit, I wasn't bowled over by Vol. 1, but I've heard everyone raving about this and I just got paid, so I took the plunge and bought the entire series.
While, on one hand, I'm glad I did, I'm also disappointed.
This isn't at all what was advertised. At least, to me. The cover, title, blurb, do NOT prepare you for the type of story you end up with. There is NO mention of Dom/sub elements, or a Daddy/boy relationship. And, you know what? I'm fine with those things, but I'm not fine with how they were explored. Why do they both have to have experienced the cliche "childhood trauma" to become a Daddy/boy or Dom/sub? Why????
I knew in Vol. 1 that the story was moving too fast. I mean, there was insta-love hints, and then BOOM! Vol. 2 delivers "I love you" and I just...hmm, well, I wasn't impressed. There were ZERO feelings involved in this "love".
In fact, I found the entire relationship to be shallow, unformed, fake, forced and false. It was more insta-love and sex than actual chemistry and feelings. The only one who showed any hint of emotion was Shirotari, and even he was smart enough to stop and say "hang on", questioning Kurose's love. He, wisely, realised Kurose was being selfish, pushing things on him he didn't want or like, due to his OCD/germophobia, and didn't take no for an answer. He knew he was being manipulated, but still went back, and that made me SO angry!
I mean, I get it. You want to present a kinky Daddy/boy and Dom/sub relationship - HOWEVER - that doesn't mean "No" doesn't exist, and covering it with Kurose throwing out this crappy "I'm just giving you what you're too afraid to ask for" is just rubbish. That's not how it works.
I've read some FANTASTIC Daddy/boy and Dom/sub books in my time, and this one doesn't even come close to hitting the mark. I'm honestly not even sure why it was necessary, because neither of them fitting the right mentality. These guys are more S/M than Daddy/boy.
In the end, I felt pretty Meh about 50% of it, and angry about the other 50%. It's basically porn without plot, for all the emotion and growth it shows. All the decent moments are for Shirotari, but he quickly becomes a flake and a carpet for Kurose to walk over. It doesn't help that there were kink/taboo elements without any warning, either. I mean, I could think of a million better ways to explore their past than for Kurose to hit on an adult while appearing like a 10yo, and a thousand better ways for Shirotari to become a germophobe who craves a Daddy/boy relationship, without him needing to be infatuated with his own father, who was screwing an underage student. *sigh* Yeah, there's just a whole lot wrong with this, IMHO.
I have to admit, I wasn't bowled over by Vol. 1, but I've heard everyone raving about this and I just got paid, so I took the plunge and bought the entire series.
While, on one hand, I'm glad I did, I'm also disappointed.
This isn't at all what was advertised. At least, to me. The cover, title, blurb, do NOT prepare you for the type of story you end up with. There is NO mention of Dom/sub elements, or a Daddy/boy relationship. And, you know what? I'm fine with those things, but I'm not fine with how they were explored. Why do they both have to have experienced the cliche "childhood trauma" to become a Daddy/boy or Dom/sub? Why????
I knew in Vol. 1 that the story was moving too fast. I mean, there was insta-love hints, and then BOOM! Vol. 2 delivers "I love you" and I just...hmm, well, I wasn't impressed. There were ZERO feelings involved in this "love".
In fact, I found the entire relationship to be shallow, unformed, fake, forced and false. It was more insta-love and sex than actual chemistry and feelings. The only one who showed any hint of emotion was Shirotari, and even he was smart enough to stop and say "hang on", questioning Kurose's love. He, wisely, realised Kurose was being selfish, pushing things on him he didn't want or like, due to his OCD/germophobia, and didn't take no for an answer. He knew he was being manipulated, but still went back, and that made me SO angry!
I mean, I get it. You want to present a kinky Daddy/boy and Dom/sub relationship - HOWEVER - that doesn't mean "No" doesn't exist, and covering it with Kurose throwing out this crappy "I'm just giving you what you're too afraid to ask for" is just rubbish. That's not how it works.
I've read some FANTASTIC Daddy/boy and Dom/sub books in my time, and this one doesn't even come close to hitting the mark. I'm honestly not even sure why it was necessary, because neither of them fitting the right mentality. These guys are more S/M than Daddy/boy.
In the end, I felt pretty Meh about 50% of it, and angry about the other 50%. It's basically porn without plot, for all the emotion and growth it shows. All the decent moments are for Shirotari, but he quickly becomes a flake and a carpet for Kurose to walk over. It doesn't help that there were kink/taboo elements without any warning, either. I mean, I could think of a million better ways to explore their past than for Kurose to hit on an adult while appearing like a 10yo, and a thousand better ways for Shirotari to become a germophobe who craves a Daddy/boy relationship, without him needing to be infatuated with his own father, who was screwing an underage student. *sigh* Yeah, there's just a whole lot wrong with this, IMHO.
Came for the spice, stayed for the spice. The characters, in the end, are not interesting, and their relationship raises a lot of questions, and there isn’t much of a plot to follow. If you’re wanting a good story with dimensional characters, you won’t find it here. You will find a lot of graphic sex scenes however.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's been such a long time since I read the last one, I had totally forgotten everything. Then a few pages in and I was like "ah I remember, the one guy doesn't like germs and the other guy doesn't understand consent".
When I saw this book in Forbidden Planet, my heart literally skipped a beat. On Amazon, and other online retailers, Volume 6 is not out until sometime in 2019. But I saw it on the shelves and I was so excited! I could finally finish this series that I have loved. I need to make a mental note to check out the stock in Forbidden Planet more often!
The ending of the last volume was kind of on a cliffhanger. You knew that things were going to hit the fan, and they did. But not by too much which is kind of disappointing. Though I do like the almost lack of drama it created because it meant that I did truly place my faith in Kurose right.
In the time of me finishing Volume 5, and starting Volume 6, I forgot how this series blends sweetness and 18+ scenes really well. One moment it will be a really touching moment and the next it's like the windows are steaming up. I do really like that combination. If I can find more books published in English by this author, I will certainly be buying them!
One of my favourite moments in this book is when Shirotani is crying, which causes Kurose to cry. Kurose realises that he is also is crying and says, "Oh. I must have caught it (crying)." And it was just such a sweet scene.
I would really recommend this series if you want to get into BL, see what it is about, or if you love BL. I can't wait for the anime to come out because I would binge watch that in one sitting!
The ending of the last volume was kind of on a cliffhanger. You knew that things were going to hit the fan, and they did. But not by too much which is kind of disappointing. Though I do like the almost lack of drama it created because it meant that I did truly place my faith in Kurose right.
In the time of me finishing Volume 5, and starting Volume 6, I forgot how this series blends sweetness and 18+ scenes really well. One moment it will be a really touching moment and the next it's like the windows are steaming up. I do really like that combination. If I can find more books published in English by this author, I will certainly be buying them!
One of my favourite moments in this book is when Shirotani is crying, which causes Kurose to cry. Kurose realises that he is also is crying and says, "Oh. I must have caught it (crying)." And it was just such a sweet scene.
I would really recommend this series if you want to get into BL, see what it is about, or if you love BL. I can't wait for the anime to come out because I would binge watch that in one sitting!