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A review by adventures_in_bookstagram
My Brother's Husband: Volume 2 by Gengoroh Tagame
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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
I read it in one sitting in about an hour and I'd do it again! These books are so heartwarming and wholesome! I loved to see Yaichi's character development, from being awkward and uncertain around Mike to casually going to an onsen together and telling off a homophobic teacher. It's beautiful! I also loved him working through his feelings about Kana's potential sexuality and it's honestly such a timely message of parental acceptance and love with all the transphobic and homophobic laws and moral panics flying around at the moment. Also, what a great depiction of a blended family, the single dad and daughter, ex-wife and brother-in-law all hanging out and having a family trip together! The photos! So cute!
And I loved to see Mike mentoring a local queer kid. With all the current talk of "grooming" and hostility to queer adults interacting with children, it's so sweet and necessary. My Brother's Husband is still sad and really hit me in the feels with Yaichi reflecting on the loss of Ryoji and his part in the break-down of their relationship (the wedding scene made me tear up). But it's sweet and optimistic, showing that people can change and (some) bridges can be repaired. I would LOVE another sequel with Yaichi and Kana maybe visiting Canada, but if that never happens, I guess there's always fanfic! Anyway, 10/10 would recommend, and it's a perfect read for Pride Month. :)
And I loved to see Mike mentoring a local queer kid. With all the current talk of "grooming" and hostility to queer adults interacting with children, it's so sweet and necessary. My Brother's Husband is still sad and really hit me in the feels with Yaichi reflecting on the loss of Ryoji and his part in the break-down of their relationship (the wedding scene made me tear up). But it's sweet and optimistic, showing that people can change and (some) bridges can be repaired. I would LOVE another sequel with Yaichi and Kana maybe visiting Canada, but if that never happens, I guess there's always fanfic! Anyway, 10/10 would recommend, and it's a perfect read for Pride Month. :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Grief