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lavendermarch's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book. I enjoyed volume 1, and this was even better. Komomo is an awesome heroine, primarily due to her personality. I enjoyed the few times in this volume, such as on her date, or with Seto, where she was commanding. It made for some fun scenes! I like that she's a friend, Rise, and that they're learning and growing together. I thought that Overall, this was a great second volume, and I'd definitely recommend it!
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the lesson on "love" she learned from Natsu was helpful. It's important to know that love's not something you can just declare, or force, and that you can hurt people by doing so, especially when it doesn't happen.bookishrealm's review
4.0
I actually enjoyed this volume much more than the first one. I loved the dynamic between the main characters and I'm interested in seeing where there relationship is going to go. I know that originally he was only supposed to bully her but for some reason I feel like this is going to turn into more and I can't wait to see it happen.
annaeccentric's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
heyjudy's review
4.0
~4/5
Now that Komomo has made friends with Kaname, her previous bully, they’ve grown close. Kaname is in a similar position as what Komomo was in her previous life, and they’ve bonded over that. Kaname confesses her love to a guy with Komomo’s help, and then they set up a double date.
Komomo has never been on a date before, having believed that she was still in an arranged marriage, and is excited for this new experience. Some things go wrong, but Komomo still keeps her optimism and tough front. Komomo is now wanting to fall in love, even if it’s with Natsu.
I just love Minami’s stories at this point. The way Natsu humors and torments Komomo is so funny to me, and I love his possessiveness over her as well. I also appreciate the way that Komomo stands up for herself and what she believes in. Her strength and honesty is admirable.
I love this series, the humor and the characters and just everything about it. I can’t wait for the next one.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
Now that Komomo has made friends with Kaname, her previous bully, they’ve grown close. Kaname is in a similar position as what Komomo was in her previous life, and they’ve bonded over that. Kaname confesses her love to a guy with Komomo’s help, and then they set up a double date.
Komomo has never been on a date before, having believed that she was still in an arranged marriage, and is excited for this new experience. Some things go wrong, but Komomo still keeps her optimism and tough front. Komomo is now wanting to fall in love, even if it’s with Natsu.
I just love Minami’s stories at this point. The way Natsu humors and torments Komomo is so funny to me, and I love his possessiveness over her as well. I also appreciate the way that Komomo stands up for herself and what she believes in. Her strength and honesty is admirable.
I love this series, the humor and the characters and just everything about it. I can’t wait for the next one.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
dovemaster's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
homulucy's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I liked this about as much as I liked the first volume, maybe a bit more. Komomo is a lot less annoying and entitled in this volume, so that’s a plus. I’m not the biggest fan of the shoemaker arc that’s at the end, it seemed very random. I can’t wait to read the next volume!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
nawarafra's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
Volume 1 fell so Volume 2 could soar.
I enjoyed this volume so much more than the previous one. Something about the way that Maki Minami writes female friendships is heartwarming. This is like Hime and Tsukino (but also Hime and Ume) all over again. I think that Komomo and Rise complement each other's personalities and flaws very well. I really think that neither of them has had a close friend before, which is why they've been able to connect so easily, almost like kindred spirits. Although hey're both quite naive, but they're still able to look out for each other like when Rise was appalled by Komomo's working conditions and Komomo was picking up on the fact that the guy that Rise's into is absolute trash. And obviously, we have to talk about the fact that Rise was about to physically fight these two men if it meant she could save Komomo, even after Natsu showed up, she was ready to risk her life for Komomo and I want to cry.
I liked Natsu and Komomo a little better in this volume. I still don't really care about them in the way that I have for most other manga couples, but they're okay. Natsu taking her out on her first date was actually pretty cute, not gonna lie. Them "fake dating" was really funny because of course Komomo will want her life to play out like a movie, it's what makes the most sense for her character. (Their Titanic scene took me out, I had to put the book down and get it together.)
The reason why I say that they're just okay is because Natsu's "tough love" approach is not something that I enjoy. I get it, but I hate it.
Also, Komomo's approach to her situation aka going from rich heiress to regular person is something that makes me like her more as a character. She understands and is continuing to understand what her privilege was able to do for her, but regardless, she doesn't want to go back to that because she hated the person she was back then. I especially like how she said that her life is just different, her struggles aren't making it harder for her because she's actually happy for once and I appreciate the way her character is developing.
I enjoyed this volume so much more than the previous one. Something about the way that Maki Minami writes female friendships is heartwarming. This is like Hime and Tsukino (but also Hime and Ume) all over again. I think that Komomo and Rise complement each other's personalities and flaws very well. I really think that neither of them has had a close friend before, which is why they've been able to connect so easily, almost like kindred spirits. Although hey're both quite naive, but they're still able to look out for each other like when Rise was appalled by Komomo's working conditions and Komomo was picking up on the fact that the guy that Rise's into is absolute trash. And obviously, we have to talk about the fact that Rise was about to physically fight these two men if it meant she could save Komomo, even after Natsu showed up, she was ready to risk her life for Komomo and I want to cry.
I liked Natsu and Komomo a little better in this volume. I still don't really care about them in the way that I have for most other manga couples, but they're okay. Natsu taking her out on her first date was actually pretty cute, not gonna lie. Them "fake dating" was really funny because of course Komomo will want her life to play out like a movie, it's what makes the most sense for her character. (Their Titanic scene took me out, I had to put the book down and get it together.)
The reason why I say that they're just okay is because Natsu's "tough love" approach is not something that I enjoy. I get it, but I hate it.
Also, Komomo's approach to her situation aka going from rich heiress to regular person is something that makes me like her more as a character. She understands and is continuing to understand what her privilege was able to do for her, but regardless, she doesn't want to go back to that because she hated the person she was back then. I especially like how she said that her life is just different, her struggles aren't making it harder for her because she's actually happy for once and I appreciate the way her character is developing.
absentminded_reader's review
3.0
Good pacing. Good art. It's a solid ★★★☆☆. I found the story line implausible, however. Several chapters were contrived to create a damsel in distress situation. Komomo was strongest when she was affecting change in others by virtue of her own self-esteem and choices. Then, inexplicably, she became helpless, even fainted, and required the heroic assistance of the beautifully conflicted sadist, Natsu. This is likely why his rescues weren't satisfying to me. Still, the growth of Komomo as a character more than made up for this volume's shortcomings.
All of this will matter little to my daughter. She'll love the book and squeal appropriately without cue.
All of this will matter little to my daughter. She'll love the book and squeal appropriately without cue.