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sailortrash's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Grief
ezwolf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I've heard about this manga a lot and had kind of avoided it because it seemed confusing to me and I was honestly a little afraid of it, but wow am I glad I decided to read it.
My Brother's Husband is a such a good story on so many levels: dealing with the loss of a loved one, homophobia (from your community, your family, internalized), LGBTQIA+ rights in Japan, the way families can be made up of all kinds of people, etc.
Kana and Mike's relationship was beautiful and even though she wasn't the one we were really seeing the story through, she was a great bridge to having good and hard conversations, but also making them seem so much easier.
I was crying at the end of this one when Mike taught Kana how to say "see you soon" in English and I do hope that maybe we will get to see that soon someday. But it also ended wonderfully as it is.
My Brother's Husband is a such a good story on so many levels: dealing with the loss of a loved one, homophobia (from your community, your family, internalized), LGBTQIA+ rights in Japan, the way families can be made up of all kinds of people, etc.
Kana and Mike's relationship was beautiful and even though she wasn't the one we were really seeing the story through, she was a great bridge to having good and hard conversations, but also making them seem so much easier.
I was crying at the end of this one when Mike taught Kana how to say "see you soon" in English and I do hope that maybe we will get to see that soon someday. But it also ended wonderfully as it is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Homophobia
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
stevia333k's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
I enjoyed the book a lot. the series has had some squicks, and there are some unresolved questions such as what the LGBT youth in the area were dealing with Mike eventually having to go back. Also a lot of pages were montages without words in this volume, so it read quicker. There was a part about 64% in that reminded me of the school to prison pipeline so it took me several days to come back to the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
orchidd's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Grief
adventures_in_bookstagram's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I read it in one sitting in about an hour and I'd do it again! These books are so heartwarming and wholesome! I loved to see Yaichi's character development, from being awkward and uncertain around Mike to casually going to an onsen together and telling off a homophobic teacher. It's beautiful! I also loved him working through his feelings about Kana's potential sexuality and it's honestly such a timely message of parental acceptance and love with all the transphobic and homophobic laws and moral panics flying around at the moment. Also, what a great depiction of a blended family, the single dad and daughter, ex-wife and brother-in-law all hanging out and having a family trip together! The photos! So cute!
And I loved to see Mike mentoring a local queer kid. With all the current talk of "grooming" and hostility to queer adults interacting with children, it's so sweet and necessary. My Brother's Husband is still sad and really hit me in the feels with Yaichi reflecting on the loss of Ryoji and his part in the break-down of their relationship (the wedding scene made me tear up). But it's sweet and optimistic, showing that people can change and (some) bridges can be repaired. I would LOVE another sequel with Yaichi and Kana maybe visiting Canada, but if that never happens, I guess there's always fanfic! Anyway, 10/10 would recommend, and it's a perfect read for Pride Month. :)
And I loved to see Mike mentoring a local queer kid. With all the current talk of "grooming" and hostility to queer adults interacting with children, it's so sweet and necessary. My Brother's Husband is still sad and really hit me in the feels with Yaichi reflecting on the loss of Ryoji and his part in the break-down of their relationship (the wedding scene made me tear up). But it's sweet and optimistic, showing that people can change and (some) bridges can be repaired. I would LOVE another sequel with Yaichi and Kana maybe visiting Canada, but if that never happens, I guess there's always fanfic! Anyway, 10/10 would recommend, and it's a perfect read for Pride Month. :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Homophobia
noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings: Homophobia, grief, loss of a loved one, and discrimination.
At the end of volume one, we saw Yaichi wake in fear after dreaming that Kana, who was all grown up in the dream, was gay. At the beginning of volume two, we see Yaichi work through accepting that he loves Kana unconditionally and doesn’t understand how some parents could abandon their children just because they’re not straight.
We also see Yaichi continue to work through his own homophobia and start seeing the homophobia and discrimination people, who know nothing about Mike other than his sexuality, have shown and just how rude and unnecessary it is.
I love that this series is set during the three weeks Mike visits Japan and how much, from that short trip, Yaichi is able to re-evaluate the way his reaction to his brother coming out when they were younger. Ryoji is no longer alive but that doesn’t mean Yaichi shouldn’t try to understand his brother and the life, and person, that made him happy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death
ollie_again's review against another edition
emotional
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
As good as the first volume. Emotional & bittersweet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Homophobia
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Grief
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was so lovely! I want to read more about Mike and Yaichi and Kana. Let's get another volume where they go to visit Mike in Canada! I would definitely read it. I love how we got to Yaichi's growth and learning to accept that he doesn't know what the future holds. This may be only two volumes, but it's definitely worth it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Homophobia
cristy's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Charming, heartwarming conclusion of a duo that is about letting people in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Homophobia
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