foldingthepage_kayleigh's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Infertility
andehsb00kshelf's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Este tomo me pego muchísimo neta q chille 😭😭😭😭
margreadsmanga's review
5.0
Our two main characters have gone through so much in this volume. I cannot wait for the next volume!
reixki's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
5.0
theshenners's review
5.0
I can't relate to the experience of losing a pregnancy but it felt really well-portrayed here. I'm glad Tsugumi has a support network though.
I was worried about how adoption as an option for having a child would be treated, but it actually seemed positive on the whole. I did not know what the adoption system in Japan was like before reading this, and it surprised me just how restrictive it is. I know blood ties are considered very important in much of East Asia, but not being able to adopt a kid with no blood relation that's older than 5 years old seems pretty extreme to me.
Other thoughts:
It's weird to think that Tsugumi's around the same age as me (a little bit younger, I think? 27? I remember her being 26 at the beginning, and I don't think more than 2 years have passed) but is going through stuff with marriage and pregnancy and motherhood like in my mind she seems older lol.
I was worried about how adoption as an option for having a child would be treated, but it actually seemed positive on the whole. I did not know what the adoption system in Japan was like before reading this, and it surprised me just how restrictive it is. I know blood ties are considered very important in much of East Asia, but not being able to adopt a kid with no blood relation that's older than 5 years old seems pretty extreme to me.
Other thoughts:
It's weird to think that Tsugumi's around the same age as me (a little bit younger, I think? 27? I remember her being 26 at the beginning, and I don't think more than 2 years have passed) but is going through stuff with marriage and pregnancy and motherhood like in my mind she seems older lol.
srwells48's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I love how realistic this series has always been with the different struggles relationships can face, and this volume is no exception. I really felt for Kawana in this one, and I hope our lovely couple get what they want. I also learned about the different types of adoption Japan has, which is completely new to me
soulwinds's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Medical content, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content and Death