A review by maya_b
Given, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Kizu

emotional inspiring 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

5.0

These poor guys. But I love them so much. They are absolutely amazing, and I'm in love with all the characters. Even the girl I wasn't sure about in the first book. I love how the band and other people look out for each other and admit to their mistakes if they make any, and also it's pretty great to learn more about everyone's backstory. I've wanted to get into given for quite some time now but never got there, because I only ever knew about the anime, but now that I've managed to get my hands on the books I'm just so in love, it's great.
Also amazing illustrations of course, and I really like how emotional everything is and how serious, while at the same time feeling so warm and loving, it makes me feel a lot of stuff. I really like it and can't wait to continue reading now. (Also really amazing bonus chapter, and I love that the thing between Sato and Uenoyama like... happened and then was just immediately forgotten. Curious to see how that goes down...)