kitsunebi_reads's review
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for a copy of the ARC which I received in exchange for an honest review.
Nina Kamiyama was living her best life as Karen, an idol in the famous Pure Club, but all that changed when she was attacked by a crazed fan. Fearing for her life she withdrew from the public eye. She had decided to no longer recognize herself as female in public. Even going as far as to appear as a boy at her new high school.
Most of the students shun and ignore her presence. Has she becomes comfortable in her new life she is befriended by a classmate who knows more about her than he should. As she fears her identity may be revealed she grows closer to her new friend, but nothing could have prepared her for what is to happen.
The writing is smart and fast paced, building a sense of dread as the story progressed. Character development is thoughtful and well placed as flash-backs through out the story.
I really enjoyed reading as Nina's story began to unfold. I was drawn in to the suspense and felt her emotions has the story progressed. Highly adictive read that left off on a cliff hanger that has me dying to know how it will turn out.
Nina Kamiyama was living her best life as Karen, an idol in the famous Pure Club, but all that changed when she was attacked by a crazed fan. Fearing for her life she withdrew from the public eye. She had decided to no longer recognize herself as female in public. Even going as far as to appear as a boy at her new high school.
Most of the students shun and ignore her presence. Has she becomes comfortable in her new life she is befriended by a classmate who knows more about her than he should. As she fears her identity may be revealed she grows closer to her new friend, but nothing could have prepared her for what is to happen.
The writing is smart and fast paced, building a sense of dread as the story progressed. Character development is thoughtful and well placed as flash-backs through out the story.
I really enjoyed reading as Nina's story began to unfold. I was drawn in to the suspense and felt her emotions has the story progressed. Highly adictive read that left off on a cliff hanger that has me dying to know how it will turn out.
louandlife's review
5.0
Advance reader copy provided by the publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Trigger Warnings for this book: Sexual assault, physical assault
This has got to be THE BEST, if not one of the best manga I have ever read. I am really happy that I got an ARC of this but I am also so sad because it will mean that I will have to wait for even longer to read the second volume... I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!
This manga follows an ex-female idol, Nina, who left the industry after she was physically assaulted at a fan event. The perpetrator escaped and has yet to be caught. She has a new identity and looks completely different to how she was previously. This manga follows her journey into adjusting into normal life but her past won't stay away.
The story is so good. Not only does it provide really interesting social commentary on sexual assault, the plot has elements of both a romantic shojo manga and a thriller story. Nina doesn't know who she can trust but she follows her heart and it's so cute but also really scary if her judgement is incorrect.
I would highly recommend this manga because of gripping combination of a romantic shojo manga and a thriller/mystery. I read it within 9 hours and I was asleep for most of the time. Once I started reading I couldn't stop. I had to know what happened next, and now I can wait to see what will happen next in this series!
Trigger Warnings for this book: Sexual assault, physical assault
This has got to be THE BEST, if not one of the best manga I have ever read. I am really happy that I got an ARC of this but I am also so sad because it will mean that I will have to wait for even longer to read the second volume... I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!
This manga follows an ex-female idol, Nina, who left the industry after she was physically assaulted at a fan event. The perpetrator escaped and has yet to be caught. She has a new identity and looks completely different to how she was previously. This manga follows her journey into adjusting into normal life but her past won't stay away.
The story is so good. Not only does it provide really interesting social commentary on sexual assault, the plot has elements of both a romantic shojo manga and a thriller story. Nina doesn't know who she can trust but she follows her heart and it's so cute but also really scary if her judgement is incorrect.
I would highly recommend this manga because of gripping combination of a romantic shojo manga and a thriller/mystery. I read it within 9 hours and I was asleep for most of the time. Once I started reading I couldn't stop. I had to know what happened next, and now I can wait to see what will happen next in this series!
joybookish's review
5.0
This manga was so amazing! It tackles real stigmas and stereotypes to women, both from men and women. We see how people cope with trauma, too. This storyline is real, raw, and totally captivating. This volume ended on such a suspenseful note, and I can't wait for the next one!
I received a digital ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
I received a digital ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
mattressy's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
cfields98's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
stephisbranded's review
4.0
I don't read a ton of manga, but I really enjoyed this one. It really hits the nail on the head when it comes to females in the spotlight and how they are "supposed" to look and act a certain way. The mystery is intriguing and I can't wait to read the next one to see what happens!
juicelina's review
4.0
The art style is very cute. It reminds me of Shugo Chara.
I flew through this. The concept and story is really interesting. I was nervous at first on how they were going to approach rape culture and sexism, but so far it's been handled pretty well. I think the sort of psychological aspect is well thought out. I'm not sure if this is ongoing or if it's only 2 volumes. If it is only two, I wonder how they're going to wrap it up so quickly.
I flew through this. The concept and story is really interesting. I was nervous at first on how they were going to approach rape culture and sexism, but so far it's been handled pretty well. I think the sort of psychological aspect is well thought out. I'm not sure if this is ongoing or if it's only 2 volumes. If it is only two, I wonder how they're going to wrap it up so quickly.