louandlife's review against another edition
4.0
After binge reading the first volume, I had to read this volume and it did not disappoint me. The tone of this series remained the same and it was so refreshing to read such a light story. Even though there are serious topics like the kidnapping of a child (it happens before the books are set), this book still filled me with warm fuzzy feelings. It's so wholesome. In addition, that cliffhanger makes me want to read the third volume asap, so that is what I will be doing. I love the fact that this is exactly what I need and I am enjoying it so much. I would definitely recommend this series!
jay_mack9712's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Okay .... this volume was so much better than the first!! Everything started to make sense! Not only did we get one tragic backstory, we got two!! And along with a potential new romance which is just so sweet!! And pure hilarity because these guys are just a wonderful time to read about their attempts to run the bakery!! Of course the descriptions of the desserts makes me hungry!!! But we actually have a little intrigue into one of the character's past and a will they, won't they situation happening! So onwards to the next volume!
beththebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
Now we have Chikage, who looks like a yakuza member but is bumbling and clueless--as well as extremely handsome and therefore something of a focus of Ono's attentions. The scene with Ono and Chikage in the rain is...hard to describe. Kinda over the top yet delightful in a way.
Chikage's an excellent addition to the cast of characters (in both sense of that word!)
Oh, and yes, the delicious pastry descriptions continue.
See vol. 1 for my overall review of the series.
Chikage's an excellent addition to the cast of characters (in both sense of that word!)
Oh, and yes, the delicious pastry descriptions continue.
See vol. 1 for my overall review of the series.
libscote's review against another edition
5.0
This book might be better than the first volume! Mr. Ono and Mr. Chikage forever
letmeinthelibrary's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars! Again, I feel like there is some weird language that makes this awkward to read in 2020, but I liked this a lot better than Vol. 1 with the introduction of Chikage. He's probably my favorite of the group, by a lot. I think there was a lot better characterization and some interesting backstory we got a peek into for each of our characters. I don't really care for the overly descriptive dessert presentations (especially because we barely see the desserts themselves) but admittedly I'm reading this series pretty quickly so
ladydewinter's review against another edition
4.0
While the first volume had a much more episodic feel, this reads more coherently and is still a whole lot of fun and cute and delicious-looking. Really enjoyable, and I love when episodic stories turn up later and actually end up having an impact. I didn't exactly plan on reading this, but now I find I can't stop.
quinnster's review against another edition
4.0
I'm actually really starting to get into these! They really are like a television series and each book is an episode with all kinds of drama, comedy and romance. Each volume we're learning a bit more about each character although this book was more about Tachibana.
Fun, light and will definitely get you craving some cake of some sort!
Fun, light and will definitely get you craving some cake of some sort!
libscote's review
5.0
This book might be better than the first volume! Mr. Ono and Mr. Chikage forever