sisforsony 's review for:

The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida

4.5

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I’m a sucker for Japanese slice-of-life and this book fit the bill. The chapters about 

Takiji acting as Hakaru’s grandpa and Azuza and Nayuta’s was so heartwarming

Loved how all of the characters in each of the chapters came together at the end. Can’t wait for volume 2.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Ableism, Abandonment