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Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 8 by Io Sakisaka
emotional
lighthearted
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
5.0
At the end of the day, I am rooting for Futaba. She deserves the best. She's a good friend to all those around her.
I do feel bad for Kou, but he I hope he stops taking his frustrations and confusion out on Futaba. Aya is a good friend too, and I am so happy that he's Kou's friend to give him unbiased advice. He may know Futaba better, but I think if he thought Kou was with Narumi because he actually liked her, he wouldn't say anything.
I can tell the next couple of volumes are going to be tense.
I do feel bad for Kou, but he I hope he stops taking his frustrations and confusion out on Futaba. Aya is a good friend too, and I am so happy that he's Kou's friend to give him unbiased advice. He may know Futaba better, but I think if he thought Kou was with Narumi because he actually liked her, he wouldn't say anything.
I can tell the next couple of volumes are going to be tense.
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 7 by Io Sakisaka
emotional
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
5.0
I almost teared up reading the latter half of this book. Man, the heartache they both must feel. Kou, while he handled things with Futaba and Narumi poorly, he's gotta be feeling what Futaba is feeling too. I don't understand why he feels he has to be the one to hold Narumi up, but he's a kind person, so I also do understand.
I don't usually like miscommunication, but when it's teens/kids I'm less bothered by it. I was so happy for Futaba, then it quickly crashed. I have felt that kind of heartbreak as a teen. Seeing more of Kou's side of the situation, and how he seems to feel some kind of guilt that he has people in his life, while she doesn't made me sad for him. Kominato is right, and being the one one Narumi can lean on is doing more harm that good. She needs to find more people and make her own friends.
That being said, I don't like Narumi. I don't like that she's using Kou, I don't like that she lied to him, I don't like the way she talked to Futaba. It makes me suspicious that she might be lying about her living situation. She's already lied about one thing. What proof is there that she's not, at the very least, exaggerating something else?
I don't usually like miscommunication, but when it's teens/kids I'm less bothered by it. I was so happy for Futaba, then it quickly crashed. I have felt that kind of heartbreak as a teen. Seeing more of Kou's side of the situation, and how he seems to feel some kind of guilt that he has people in his life, while she doesn't made me sad for him. Kominato is right, and being the one one Narumi can lean on is doing more harm that good. She needs to find more people and make her own friends.
That being said, I don't like Narumi. I don't like that she's using Kou, I don't like that she lied to him, I don't like the way she talked to Futaba. It makes me suspicious that she might be lying about her living situation. She's already lied about one thing. What proof is there that she's not, at the very least, exaggerating something else?
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 6 by Io Sakisaka
emotional
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
4.0
Kou is a jerk, and I want to punch him.
Will elaborate.
I don't like that he does one thing, but then says something that contradicts his actions. At this point, I'm rooting for Toma. I don't know why he likes Futaba, since their first interaction was super awkward. But he's never been snide with her, he's consistent with his words. She's clueless to what he's saying, but his actions and words don't contradict.
Will elaborate.
I don't like that he does one thing, but then says something that contradicts his actions. At this point, I'm rooting for Toma. I don't know why he likes Futaba, since their first interaction was super awkward. But he's never been snide with her, he's consistent with his words. She's clueless to what he's saying, but his actions and words don't contradict.
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 5 by Io Sakisaka
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Kou and Futaba's date falls through, and she gets more nervous about Kou's mysterious friend moving to town. The boy Futaba knocked over and had an awkward encounter with tires once again to show her he likes her, while she remains oblivious to the meaning behind his words. Kou gets jealous when he sees them together but keeps pushing her away. (very teenaged behavior)
I am also, not so nervous but I don't like that a love square is coming into play after the love triangle was just resolved.
I am also, not so nervous but I don't like that a love square is coming into play after the love triangle was just resolved.
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 4 by Io Sakisaka
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
These volumes just get better and better.
I am happy, but not surprised, that Kou turned Yuuri down. And am really happy that there were no hard feelings or catty jealousy between her and Futaba.
I hope Futaba gets her act together soon and tells him how she feels, but I am concerned about this new friend coming to town and what kind of mayhem is going to come from it.
Full series review when I read them all.
I am happy, but not surprised, that Kou turned Yuuri down. And am really happy that there were no hard feelings or catty jealousy between her and Futaba.
I hope Futaba gets her act together soon and tells him how she feels, but I am concerned about this new friend coming to town and what kind of mayhem is going to come from it.
Full series review when I read them all.
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 3 by Io Sakisaka
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Futaba has finally admitted her true feelings for Kou, and Kou continues to pretend he doesn't have a crush on her. I wish this was dual perspective a bit. I want to know what he's thinking. He sure does flirt with her a lot while he keeps saying that he doesn't think of her as a girl. First clue to me that he has some feelings for her is when his friends came over to help him study and when she sees Fatuaba sitting close to Kominato he gently pushes between them.
Then there was that near/almost kiss... which I wish for her sake had been an actual kiss.
A lot of Futaba reminds me of myself in high school. I find her relatable in a lot of ways.
I'm writing this review a little late, as I've already read up to vol. 5. Full series review when I read them all.
A lot of Futaba reminds me of myself in high school. I find her relatable in a lot of ways.
I'm writing this review a little late, as I've already read up to vol. 5. Full series review when I read them all.
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 2 by Io Sakisaka
emotional
funny
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
4.0
I like how 'real' these characters are. The way they interact with each other feels genuine and relatable with how teenagers behave. Futaba and Kou being class reps is a cute way to have semi-forced proximity (they volunteered, but still) I am still loving their banter, it's cute.
The love triangle was predictable. But I like how it's being handled.
I'm writing this review a little late, as I've already read up to vol. 5. Full series review when I read them all.
The love triangle was predictable. But I like how it's being handled.
I'm writing this review a little late, as I've already read up to vol. 5. Full series review when I read them all.
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 1 by Io Sakisaka
emotional
funny
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
4.0
I can tell that this is going to be one of those heartfelt and cute shojo's. Kou and Futaba have some cute banter.
I'm writing this review a little late, as I've already read up to vol. 5. Full series review when I read them all.
I'm writing this review a little late, as I've already read up to vol. 5. Full series review when I read them all.
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 16 by Kore Yamazaki
challenging
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A lot happened in this volume. I mean holy crap.
Shocked that Josef seemed to save Chise in her mind. And it was pretty radical that her Dragon curse arm did what it did.
Philomena! What is going on there?
The climax of the College arc is on its way. And I am so excited to read the next volume.
Philomena! What is going on there?
The climax of the College arc is on its way. And I am so excited to read the next volume.
Yakuza Lover by Nozomi Mino
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This volume opened with a very steamy scene.
Then things got very dramatic. Choko! I hope she is truly gone now.
Yuri's old friend, I don't like him. It seems he hasn't seen her in years and thinks because he knows her family he can tell her what to do. She's an adult, he may not like her choices, and his concern might be real, but bro... you can't manhandle her. I have a feeling this isn't the last we'll see if Jin, he's going to cause a lot of problems for Yuri.
I always like it when an outside force reminds us (and Yuri) that Oya can be dangerous. I love how gentle and sweet he is with Yuri, but I really like when his dark side shows. It makes the soft and sweet moments feel more special.
Then things got very dramatic. Choko! I hope she is truly gone now.
Yuri's old friend, I don't like him. It seems he hasn't seen her in years and thinks because he knows her family he can tell her what to do. She's an adult, he may not like her choices, and his concern might be real, but bro... you can't manhandle her. I have a feeling this isn't the last we'll see if Jin, he's going to cause a lot of problems for Yuri.
I always like it when an outside force reminds us (and Yuri) that Oya can be dangerous. I love how gentle and sweet he is with Yuri, but I really like when his dark side shows. It makes the soft and sweet moments feel more special.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence