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jay_mack9712's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THERE IS SO MUCH TO SCREAM ABOUT IN THIS VOLUME!!! TORTURE!!!! FORBIDDEN LOVE!!! A PARTY !!! A DRESS!!! SHE"S MINE!!!! BE STILL MY BEATING HEART!!!
schnoebs13's review against another edition
3.0
Even though these volumes always put a smile on my face and I love Iku Kasahara, these volumes have never gotten to a 4 star for me. I really enjoy the story line and all the bonus content but I think it's because they aren't as memorable as I would like them to me. The story line with Marie Nakazawa was great though because it provided an excellent source of disability rep without over doing it and it showed her a strong female character who deals with all the same stuggles of growing up as anyone else; only difference is that she loses her hearing. The bonus manga at the end of the volume was probably my favorite part with Iku having to dress up after getting soaked in her uniform. The blindness to guys hitting on her was great but the confidence she had while doing her job in the outfit was even better.
library_kb's review
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I liked the arrest side plot in this one, even though I still can't differentiate between some of the reoccurring characters. Not head over heels about the series yet, but this was more promising than the last volume.
missprint_'s review against another edition
5.0
These books are everything I want in my life *heart*
oliviak07's review against another edition
4.0
I know, I know, I said I was going to savor this volume until the next two in the series arrived. But to be fair, how many bookworms have said that only to divert from the original plan!?
Until proven otherwise, Kiiro Yumi's fifth volume in the "Library Wars: Love & Wars" series is by far my favorite. Yes, it is most likely due to the intersection of themes that are dear to me (the library, allying with the Deaf and hard of hearing community, friendship and love, etc.), but I am not ashamed of that! Other readers near and far may agree.
Fans of the series will continue to see their favorite characters open up, and share their vulnerabilities. Whether you enjoy Kasahara, Shibazaki, Dojo, Tezuka, Komaki, etc. you will see another layer to what makes them "them", and what inspires their inner drive. They will also see some of the best moments of self-advocacy and courage from new characters, that in turn will inspire the reader to do the same for themselves when the time calls for it.
Alas, I must now wait for volumes 6-7, and while they cannot come soon enough I know that is Kasahara can be patient then so can I.
Until proven otherwise, Kiiro Yumi's fifth volume in the "Library Wars: Love & Wars" series is by far my favorite. Yes, it is most likely due to the intersection of themes that are dear to me (the library, allying with the Deaf and hard of hearing community, friendship and love, etc.), but I am not ashamed of that! Other readers near and far may agree.
Fans of the series will continue to see their favorite characters open up, and share their vulnerabilities. Whether you enjoy Kasahara, Shibazaki, Dojo, Tezuka, Komaki, etc. you will see another layer to what makes them "them", and what inspires their inner drive. They will also see some of the best moments of self-advocacy and courage from new characters, that in turn will inspire the reader to do the same for themselves when the time calls for it.
Alas, I must now wait for volumes 6-7, and while they cannot come soon enough I know that is Kasahara can be patient then so can I.
kemendraugh's review against another edition
4.0
One extra star for (albeit a pretty awkward) attempt to include a deaf character. Three stars of enjoyment.
Hahhh and also cross off the "Character gets dolled up and dudes all realize SHE WAS SECRETLY PRETTY ALL ALONG!" bingo box of manga!
Hahhh and also cross off the "Character gets dolled up and dudes all realize SHE WAS SECRETLY PRETTY ALL ALONG!" bingo box of manga!
snazel's review against another edition
3.0
OH NO PARENTS.
Also yikes, the whole plot with Marie is both a yikes on the age-gap romance front and a yikes on the treatment of deaf/hoh folks. I mean, everyone is happy for how it ended, so yay for that, but over here and not used to those particular tropes, yikes.
Also yikes, the whole plot with Marie is both a yikes on the age-gap romance front and a yikes on the treatment of deaf/hoh folks. I mean, everyone is happy for how it ended, so yay for that, but over here and not used to those particular tropes, yikes.
la_libreria_chula's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
littlebookjockey's review against another edition
5.0
This one focused a lot on representation in literature, as well as women ignoring the wishes of noble idiots and rescuing them anyway. It also continues the story line from the previous volume, concerning Iku's parents and her fear of their disapproval. The romance between Iku and Dojo continues to heat up, and I'm obviously all over that.