A review by eileenthecrow
The Summer of You by Nagisa Furuya

3.0

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for a chance to read this manga in exchange for an honest review. It was an adorable story about two cinephiles who bond over their love for movies. The blurb is very accurate, this is a wholesome story perfect for people who enjoyed Given or I Hear the Sunspot. The story is not unheard of but I thought the execution was pleasantly surprising. Their love story unfolds in a very heartwarming and straightforward way and the author avoids the cliche storyline that most BLs have in which the characters have a long series of misunderstandings and are unable to confess to one another. I loved how their bond seemed genuine and the way they communicated with each other. This was a fun read that is perfect for a peaceful summer afternoon much like the ones that they were having, perhaps accompanied by a cup of cold coffee. You shouldn't expect anything extraordinary or unique from the story itself as you probably read titles like this before with similar plots, but I can assure you that the way the storyline unfolds will be less frustrating! I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a pleasant reading experience with cute and loveable characters who are able to communicate with each other.