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Boys Run the Riot 4 by Keito Gaku
4.0
Kinda meh ending but you could see that coming. These are not things to fix or solve in life in one school semester. It's cool they got a mentor and really buckled down on the business side of things. It was inspiring in that sense.
Boys Run the Riot, Volume 3 by Keito Gaku
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
4.5
This is my fave volume so far. I appreciate that communication being important is a theme in this one. It doesn't fix everything or make it so no one is mean, but it lets you define yourself and your boundaries. I also like how they truly defined the reason why they are starting this brand. The Tsubasa storyline and the look into how online communities and businesses move, was unexpected.
Sweet Vengeance by Viano Oniomoh
4.0
I liked this and definitely want to read the 2nd one that came out earlier this year.
Boys Run the Riot, Volume 2 by Keito Gaku
4.0
Oh shit, that ending cliffhanger. It's great getting back into this one. The relationships Ryo is making are diverse. Lots of questioning. And somehow this is still so stylish. I am not an art major or fashion connoisseur, but you can see what out color or people being flashy how each person's clothes show their personalities or how they want to be seen. You can see who is more fashionable without that knowledge. As much as Ryo questions their looks (is this body dismorphia?), every outfit is so refreshing and cool. This is not something I notice too often in other manga. So I think the artists continue to do a great job marrying fashion into the story and plot. They're not just telling you, but showing you. As to identity, Ryo has some new situations where he/they are unsure how to present themselves. One hurdle jumped, brings more to get over. One in particular brings up the question of sexual identity. One particular set of circumstances brought forth the age old argument about whether men and women can be just friends without either even quietly crushing on the other. As a woman who is almost 40, it's so infuriating. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
The Tea Dragon Society by K. O'Neill
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was so sweet and cute. It may be my lighting but the flatness of the art style made it hard to distinguish features. I didn't realize we weren't dealing with humans at first. This is a cozy children's fantasy. Love the glossary of yea dragons at the end.
Teach the Torches to Burn: A Romeo & Juliet Remix by Caleb Roehrig
4.0
I still don't quite get the title. There were a few examples of it in he book but it still feels like a metaphor shoehorned into fitting. Anyway, I enjoyed this. Instead of a warning, this remix makes it a triumph of love. This is truly romantic. Also Benvolio and Mercutio are the type of friends we all deserve. This remix follows the original pretty faithfully. To the point I felt we could've done without some plot points. Particularly the confrontation with Paris towards the end. It reminds me of Self-Made Boys in this aspect.
Something is Killing the Children Vol. 5 by James Tynion IV
5.0
Back at it. I'm hooked again on this new storyline. Cutter is unhinged and I love it. But this is only the beginning. We've caught up with what Erika has been up to the past year and how she's surviving. Looking forward to seeing how Erika does her thing with no help and Cutter after her.
Winter Lost by Patricia Briggs
4.0
I was confused for a chunk of this but so was everyone in the book, lol. It was interesting exploring other characters perspectives in the interlude's. I also, as usual, enjoyed the folklore and mythology figures included.