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A review by savvyrosereads
Our Colors by Gengoroh Tagame
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
4.0
Out now! [Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!]
Rating: 4/5 stars
High school student Sora Itoda is a young artist yearning to live openly as a gay man. Our Colors tells the story of Sora’s journey towards self-acceptance through his relationship with childhood best friend Nao and local cafe owner Mr. Amamiya, who becomes Sora’s friend and confidante.
This was the first true manga I’ve read and the first graphic novel I’ve read in a while, so I was particularly excited to dive in. I really enjoyed the story, which was heartwarming and uplifting, and the characters were very well-developed and interesting to read. The artwork was also beautiful and, while I don’t have a great frame of reference within the genre, I loved how the art added to and enhanced the story.
I didn’t love the ending, which felt a bit abrupt, but overall I was captivated by this story and read it very quickly. If you enjoy manga/graphic novels and want a fast-paced and sweet LGBTQ read, I definitely recommend picking this one up!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: LGBTQ coming-of-age stories; manga; fast reads.
CW: Bullying; homophobia; outing.
Rating: 4/5 stars
High school student Sora Itoda is a young artist yearning to live openly as a gay man. Our Colors tells the story of Sora’s journey towards self-acceptance through his relationship with childhood best friend Nao and local cafe owner Mr. Amamiya, who becomes Sora’s friend and confidante.
This was the first true manga I’ve read and the first graphic novel I’ve read in a while, so I was particularly excited to dive in. I really enjoyed the story, which was heartwarming and uplifting, and the characters were very well-developed and interesting to read. The artwork was also beautiful and, while I don’t have a great frame of reference within the genre, I loved how the art added to and enhanced the story.
I didn’t love the ending, which felt a bit abrupt, but overall I was captivated by this story and read it very quickly. If you enjoy manga/graphic novels and want a fast-paced and sweet LGBTQ read, I definitely recommend picking this one up!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: LGBTQ coming-of-age stories; manga; fast reads.
CW: Bullying; homophobia; outing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Outing
Minor: Adult/minor relationship