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砂時計 2 by Hinako Ashihara

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hannahhbic's review against another edition

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4.0

This series is sneaking its way into my heart. Crap. It wasn't supposed to be this way.

michaelgreenreads's review against another edition

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5.0

Ohhhhh my heart. I love the pure emotions of being 15-16 and feeling the loneliness of twilight. Sad that Ann and Daigo are going long distance for "only 3 years" 🥺 OH MY GOODNESS THE FINAL PAGE OF THE BOOK. Genius. Tender. So lovingly written.

marigoldtears's review against another edition

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emotional funny relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

fyrekatz's review against another edition

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4.0

rereading this!

reddyrat's review against another edition

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4.0

I'm on two volumes into Sand Chronicles, but I think it's my favorite of all the manga series I've read thus far. Perhaps because it's realistic fiction. It seems reflective of a real teenager's life in Japan.

Everything is going well for Ann. She's adjusted to small town life, loves her boyfriend Daigo and her friends Fuji and Shika. Just when everything is perfect, Ann's father shows up to throw a wrench in things. He explains why he disappeared without a word years ago and does actually have a good reason. He asks Ann to come to Tokyo to live with him and go to high school. She agrees.

Ann is horribly lonely without Daigo. But she lucks out. Fuji also moves to Tokyo to attend a fancy prep school. And Ann's friends from elementary school are now at her high school. There is much to miss about Shimane but much to love in Tokyo.

Fear not, Daigo still appears in this volume. I love the moments between him and Ann. They are sweet and innocent together. Very much the feeling of first love. It's not an otherworldly, all consuming love. It feels real.

Fuji plays a larger role in this volume than in the first on. We get a few details on his life, which isn't as idyllic as it seems. And he's part of a huge surprise at the end of the volume.

On another bright note, I finally figured out how to tell apart Daigo and Fuji. Daigo's hair is drawn messy and light. Fuji's hair is straight and dark.

noelles_shelves's review against another edition

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5.0

I have mixed feelings about Ann and Daigo’s relationship. I also feel uncertain about Fuji’s feelings toward Ann (and honestly the whole friend group, too). Like the first book, it’s gorgeous and written perfectly. Definitely recommend!