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What a ride. Idol, Burning is narrated by Akari, a high-school student (16 years old) who’s alienated or overwhelmed even, by an overwhelming social expectations. Girl is a huge (and devoted) fan of Masaki, she handles her own dedicated blog for her oshi and up until her oshi is accused of punching a fan, it feels like the world is turning upside down.
Usami’s depiction of fan culture feels close to me, to be honest. Especially when some fans are relying to their idols while looking for some emotional support. Oh, frankly speaking, this book has so much potential that have yet to be explored, but the execution is just... Not enough. Hence I only give this 3 stars.
Usami’s depiction of fan culture feels close to me, to be honest. Especially when some fans are relying to their idols while looking for some emotional support. Oh, frankly speaking, this book has so much potential that have yet to be explored, but the execution is just... Not enough. Hence I only give this 3 stars.
4.25! I can’t put down the book as I reach chapter 30, truly enthralling!
3.75 actually. Kinda sad that I gave below 4 stars for this book, maybe I set my expectations high because I’ve read Ann Liang’s first work, but here’s what I thought about it:
First, I truly enjoyed every single bit of this book, I savored it and yes I had to admit that I giggled (then proceed to kick my blanket) from the very start until 70% in. This is how I picture teen romance in my head (which I could only dream of, I haven’t had this kind of rls when I was a teenager).
Second, although that I enjoyed this book, there are some parts that I find underwhelming; such as Eliza’s stubborn characteristic and how rushed the ending is. It would’ve been better if there were a few parts (or even chapters!) where they go on a date after getting the closure they deserve and when Eliza finished her ‘This Time It’s Real’ essay then how the public reacts to it. It was an okay read for me though, still enjoyable.
First, I truly enjoyed every single bit of this book, I savored it and yes I had to admit that I giggled (then proceed to kick my blanket) from the very start until 70% in. This is how I picture teen romance in my head (which I could only dream of, I haven’t had this kind of rls when I was a teenager).
Second, although that I enjoyed this book, there are some parts that I find underwhelming; such as Eliza’s stubborn characteristic and how rushed the ending is. It would’ve been better if there were a few parts (or even chapters!) where they go on a date after getting the closure they deserve and when Eliza finished her ‘This Time It’s Real’ essay then how the public reacts to it. It was an okay read for me though, still enjoyable.
“But hope was a valuable weapon, and we were sharpening its every edge.”
Just finished reading it and I wonder why I put this on hold before. To my surprise, I like this book better than the first one. Sure there are a lot of things going on this book, but that makes this book interesting. Disclaimer, this book was waaaay darker that Spin the Dawn. There were bloodsheds... and more! You just have to read it at this point, in case you are wondering.
I personally like Maia’s character development, it may not seem obvious but trust me, as the story unravels, you can see her growth. She was battling with herself all along but she won eventually. I also love the relationship between Maia and Ammi, it’s so pure I THINK I COULD CRY.
If you are a fan of Maia and Edan scenes, I would like to tell you beforehand that this book has less Edan in it. He didn’t appear until halfway in, if I remember it correctly, but he did appear in the second half of the book. The lack of Lady Sarnai was such a bummer though, I started to like her in this book and honestly the writer could’ve written more about this Lady but nope. Hence it deserves 4.75 stars from me. What a ride.
Just finished reading it and I wonder why I put this on hold before. To my surprise, I like this book better than the first one. Sure there are a lot of things going on this book, but that makes this book interesting. Disclaimer, this book was waaaay darker that Spin the Dawn. There were bloodsheds... and more! You just have to read it at this point, in case you are wondering.
I personally like Maia’s character development, it may not seem obvious but trust me, as the story unravels, you can see her growth. She was battling with herself all along but she won eventually. I also love the relationship between Maia and Ammi, it’s so pure I THINK I COULD CRY.
If you are a fan of Maia and Edan scenes, I would like to tell you beforehand that this book has less Edan in it. He didn’t appear until halfway in, if I remember it correctly, but he did appear in the second half of the book. The lack of Lady Sarnai was such a bummer though, I started to like her in this book and honestly the writer could’ve written more about this Lady but nope. Hence it deserves 4.75 stars from me. What a ride.