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laiaaataylorsversion's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
suzannedix's review against another edition
4.0
I always hate the love triangle trope but this one was totally fun. Cute story!
Grades 6 and up.
Grades 6 and up.
jennarowton505's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
alibraryofsorts's review against another edition
4.0
A fun read! Already loving Mako and Amemura. The background story of Amemura is interesting too. Can't wait to read the next one!
rosewelsh's review against another edition
4.0
Mako has loved photography since she was a child. Her grandfather asked her to take photos for him when he was bedridden, and once he passed away she continued her photography in his memory. Sadly, his death also depresses her deeply and thus she begs her parents to let her travel hours away to attend high school with her best friend, Kei, and to live in a boarding house with other high schoolers.
Mako moves into a boarding house with several students, almost all who are part of the high school photography club. She quickly makes friends with them all but becomes particularly interested in her housemate, Amemura. She takes a photo of him and he gets angry about it, saying he hates having his photo taken and having people look at his face. She has some serious issues with boundaries; he asks her about 5 times to not take photos of him but he just has such a strong aura she can't help herself. Reign it in girl!
Unsurprisingly, there's a love triangle developing at the very end of the book and I honestly liked it. I liked how snarky and blunt the comment was to tell Amemura to back off, and I think it'll change the tone of the series going forward which is cool. The slow-burn romance between Mako and Amemura is really cute and I want to see where it goes. Mako is relatively likeable aside from the whole badgering Amemura for photos thing, but I definitely like Amemura the best. He seems like the kind of shy, reserved but confident character that will come into his own and stand up for himself as his love of Mako grows.
This was a really quick read and it was adorable. A good light romance to read between more depressing books so I'm thrilled it exists.
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Mako moves into a boarding house with several students, almost all who are part of the high school photography club. She quickly makes friends with them all but becomes particularly interested in her housemate, Amemura. She takes a photo of him and he gets angry about it, saying he hates having his photo taken and having people look at his face. She has some serious issues with boundaries; he asks her about 5 times to not take photos of him but he just has such a strong aura she can't help herself. Reign it in girl!
Unsurprisingly, there's a love triangle developing at the very end of the book and I honestly liked it. I liked how snarky and blunt the comment was to tell Amemura to back off, and I think it'll change the tone of the series going forward which is cool. The slow-burn romance between Mako and Amemura is really cute and I want to see where it goes. Mako is relatively likeable aside from the whole badgering Amemura for photos thing, but I definitely like Amemura the best. He seems like the kind of shy, reserved but confident character that will come into his own and stand up for himself as his love of Mako grows.
This was a really quick read and it was adorable. A good light romance to read between more depressing books so I'm thrilled it exists.
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evofox's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
annirogue's review against another edition
5.0
UPDATE: (June 2020) THIS BOOK MAN. I’m still such a sucker for it because every single scene is just so well made. It doesn’t take itself too seriously and the story is just TOO CUTE. Third time’s the charm!!
UPDATE: (December 2019) I decided to reread this before the end of the year because it was one of my favourite things I’ve read in 2019. This made me love it SO MUCH MORE. I’m so happy I own these books and can reread them for years and years. Mako, Kei, and (is his name Amemura or is that his last name?) are all so precious and this series packs such a punch in such a short time. LOVE LOVE LOVE (in focus hehe)
Wow this was absolutely adorable and I need the other ones now
UPDATE: (December 2019) I decided to reread this before the end of the year because it was one of my favourite things I’ve read in 2019. This made me love it SO MUCH MORE. I’m so happy I own these books and can reread them for years and years. Mako, Kei, and (is his name Amemura or is that his last name?) are all so precious and this series packs such a punch in such a short time. LOVE LOVE LOVE (in focus hehe)
Wow this was absolutely adorable and I need the other ones now
catra121's review against another edition
4.0
This was cute. I am already attached to the characters and cant wait to read more. Free with Comixology Unlimited.
motionless_belle's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
A love triangle that is hard to choose.
Best friend character vs mysterious dark haired boy
Best friend character vs mysterious dark haired boy