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A review by ellelainey
The Metalhead Next Door by Mamita
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
This was the perfect book to end the year!
Soshi is so quiet and gentle - a metal fan who has severe social anxiety and sometimes can barely even speak to strangers. He finds his neighbour Kento - newly moved into an apartment without heating - outside in the snow, freezing to death. Soshi brings him inside, cooks and takes care of him, and somehow it becomes a routine. Soshi cooks for Kento, who praises his cooking and starts coming by for breakfast and dinner...
...for a year.
A year passes and their friendship is blossoming, but so are Kento's feelings, because he's been harbouring a secret from Soshi - he's gay.
I won't say any more as that would spoil the plot, but let's just say that I loved both characters equally. Kento is outgoing, talkative and works with children; Soshi is a baker and a metalhead, with a heavy fear of speaking. They're total opposites, but they're wonderful together.
I loved the little girl giving Kento romance counselling and talking about consent! That was amazing, and such a fun scene.
The plot was strong and lovely, very wholesome (though there is a hint of spice at the very end, but it's not overly explicit). The artwork was stunning! This was easily one of the best of the year and I'll be rec'ing it everywhere in 2025.
What a great way to end the year!
Soshi is so quiet and gentle - a metal fan who has severe social anxiety and sometimes can barely even speak to strangers. He finds his neighbour Kento - newly moved into an apartment without heating - outside in the snow, freezing to death. Soshi brings him inside, cooks and takes care of him, and somehow it becomes a routine. Soshi cooks for Kento, who praises his cooking and starts coming by for breakfast and dinner...
...for a year.
A year passes and their friendship is blossoming, but so are Kento's feelings, because he's been harbouring a secret from Soshi - he's gay.
I won't say any more as that would spoil the plot, but let's just say that I loved both characters equally. Kento is outgoing, talkative and works with children; Soshi is a baker and a metalhead, with a heavy fear of speaking. They're total opposites, but they're wonderful together.
I loved the little girl giving Kento romance counselling and talking about consent! That was amazing, and such a fun scene.
The plot was strong and lovely, very wholesome (though there is a hint of spice at the very end, but it's not overly explicit). The artwork was stunning! This was easily one of the best of the year and I'll be rec'ing it everywhere in 2025.
What a great way to end the year!