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nuclearteapot's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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'm not crying, you're crying. This was such a beautiful story that didn't lie and say the road to a better world is easy, but that it is possible and it starts with us.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
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
nevermoregothic's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Xenophobia and Homophobia
maladaptivedaydreamer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
jenny_d's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Death
Minor: Death of parent
jessicaann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
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
kaceofpages's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia 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