A review by laurenmelissaellzey
Adachi and Shimamura (Light Novel) Vol. 2 by Hitoma Iruma

4.0

I enjoy this light novel series with its consistent, low rumbling of overarching themes (fate, coming-of-age, queer identity, and platonic love vs. romantic love) -- all while guiding readers through the humdrum of day-to-day high school life. To Adachi and Shimamura, the small things are big and the big things are small. This particular volume pairs peace with anxiety, centered largely around the Christmas season. In all, Adachi and Shimamura kept me engaged but never on the edge of my seat. "Light" novel, indeed.