Reviews

Only the Flower Knows, Vol. 2 by Rihito Takarai

clare_39's review against another edition

4.0

Calling Kawabata a

mobooks's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0

explorebooks's review

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

emwith's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-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

4.75

maritzabehrend's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

ana_beatriz's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.5

stackedboxes's review against another edition

emotional funny sad fast-paced

4.5

sandibeach's review

emotional funny 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? No

4.25

offthedeepend's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-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? Yes

5.0

pastelwriter's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I’ve really been enjoying this manga series! I like that it’s more of a slow burn (even though I could go for even SLOWER). 

I don’t know why I enjoyed this volume less than the first one, but it was just missing a bit more of a spark. 

I’m also in conflict about Misaki’s backstory. I just am sick of like predatory older men in bl stories 😩 Regardless, I do think that the character is interesting. He’s vile and disgusting, BUT I’m glad Arikawa had the chance to stand up to him. It’s only right! Because Misaki deserves to be loved unconditionally. 

I do also like that in this volume Misaki had to go out of his way to seek out Arikawa. Arikawa was always the one seeking out Misaki, and this time Misaki had to pursue him 🙏🏼

Finally, the bonus chapter of them as little kids was so precious 💖😭💖 My heart felt so warm and soft. That’s what they both deserve. To just be lovely together.