book_lover_22's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
rachelh_101's review against another edition
4.0
This series has such a special place in my heart (I know what took me so long to read this volume?), and I just loved its ending. It has such a well-written message on healing, and what we do can impact someone's life.
literarylunarian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
invincibleamy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
emilykiefer's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
yarakd's review against another edition
5.0
I’ll cry every time, orange is my favourite story in the world and reading this again had just made me want to study in japan again. It gave me the feeling back I lost
sportingred19's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
gladiolus17's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
thebooknerdscorner's review against another edition
5.0
I know that many people think that this addition to the series was pointless or "ruined the magic" of the original five volumes, but that wasn't the case for me at all.
As I said in my last review, I would read about these characters eating soup, and "Orange: Future" was much more enthralling than that! This volume follows Suwa's side of the story, mostly in the future when he is trying to win Naho's heart after Kakeru's death. But the beginning blindside me and got me crying from the get-go when it showed future Suwa writing the letter with Naho; he felt so terrible about what he did and he was willing to give it all up for Kakeru and Naho's happiness and like AHHHHHHH!!! I just can't get over Suwa. I feel like many people reading this book could see his selflessness tainted by his actions that he took to win Naho over at Kakeru's dispense, but honestly, this book just honed the selflessness in for me. I loved seeing future Naho and Suwa's lives flourish as they got to overall conclusion of their relationship. Also, the Suwa and Kakeru moments were so sweet, and I am so glad that I got to see more into their relationship, even if it was the future version's of them past selves (if that makes any sense).
Overall, this wasn't a necessary addition to the series, but one that I thoroughly enjoyed and am glad that I spent my money on. There was some elegantly crafted details in this book that were just stabs to my heart when I read them. This series is so masterful and I honestly cannot express how much I love this series!
As I said in my last review, I would read about these characters eating soup, and "Orange: Future" was much more enthralling than that! This volume follows Suwa's side of the story, mostly in the future when he is trying to win Naho's heart after Kakeru's death. But the beginning blindside me and got me crying from the get-go when it showed future Suwa writing the letter with Naho; he felt so terrible about what he did and he was willing to give it all up for Kakeru and Naho's happiness and like AHHHHHHH!!! I just can't get over Suwa. I feel like many people reading this book could see his selflessness tainted by his actions that he took to win Naho over at Kakeru's dispense, but honestly, this book just honed the selflessness in for me. I loved seeing future Naho and Suwa's lives flourish as they got to overall conclusion of their relationship. Also, the Suwa and Kakeru moments were so sweet, and I am so glad that I got to see more into their relationship, even if it was the future version's of them past selves (if that makes any sense).
Overall, this wasn't a necessary addition to the series, but one that I thoroughly enjoyed and am glad that I spent my money on. There was some elegantly crafted details in this book that were just stabs to my heart when I read them. This series is so masterful and I honestly cannot express how much I love this series!