A review by bluehairedreads
Fruits Basket, Vol. 13 by Natsuki Takaya

4.0

4 stars.

I read these volumes a few days ago and everything that happened isn't as fresh in my brain, compared to when I initially read it. However, I will say that I really love Yuki's arc throughout these last few volumes. He has grow so much and seeing the steps he is taking to better himself and be someone he is proud of just makes me really happy. Also, seeing him try to confront his trauma head on, instead of blocking it out was great. Seeing his backstory and the way he was treated by his mom and the rest of the family is heartbreaking. It's interesting seeing how much he and Kyo were hurting at that time but instead of growing closer and potentially being friends, it just made them more antagonistic towards each other.

Again constantly disturbed by the amount of incest and pedophilia in this series that it is almost distracting. This series does so much right in terms of emotional journeys and growth and yet a lot of wrong in never challenging these types of relationships and acting like it is normal/appropriate.