A review by skylarkblue1
The Gods Lie by Kaori Ozaki

emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Representations: https://trello.com/c/vLqPMqaY/80-the-gods-lie-by-kaori-ozaki

A short tale about kids just trying to live. Heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time and yet the 2 are balanced so well.

Natsuru Nanao loves football, but is scared to talk to girls. Rio Suzumura, a quiet girl who suddenly has a cat thrown into her life and help from an unexpected place.

I loved the characters in this, and I especially loved how Rio was written. Strong, but still young. Accepting help isn't portrayed as a sign of weakness, nor is it a white knight scenario either.

It is probably a bit too fast paced, the relationship goes from absolute 0 to suddenly max within what only seems like a few days.

Very pretty art however, it almost feels like it's in colour despite being in black and white if that makes any sense. It's just so detailed with *so* much life in it.
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