This was better than the first one as it had a lot more plot and drama going on. I also loved how the author went more in depth intOverall Rating: 5/5
This was better than the first one as it had a lot more plot and drama going on. I also loved how the author went more in depth into the characters backgrounds of the team as I felt like in the first book the main focus was Kevin, Andrew, and Neil... It was still the same case in this book but I was happy to learn more about Renee, Alison, Nicky, and Matt. ------------------- Honestly idk what else I can really add to this review. There was so much going on in this book and I could not put it down. It was like an addiction. This book wasn't perfect by any means as there were times where the content felt repetitive or redundant but Neil's ambition for the game and him learning how to make friends and actually consider them family was so fun to read.
Not to mention the way how every member dealt with trauma. It felt so raw at times and there were points in where I could connect with the characters feelings in depression and anger. Drugs, not so much as I didn't care for that but what I really loved was how much the team fought for each other. They were a group of discarded kids but they looked out for one another in their own fucked up way.
(view spoiler)[I was also super happy when Andrew was finally coming off his drugs. I don't know why doctors rely on it so much instead of trying other methods because there's absolutely no reason why a growing teen needs to be hooked up on so much prescribed medication to deal with his "episodes" when those were clearly a cry for help. Andrew's backstory was so heartbreaking and made his attitude understandable. The people who were supposed to protect him hurt him instead and soon nobody cared about him so his only solution was to stop caring.... His budding relationship with Neil and rekindling brotherhood with Nicky and Aaron give me high hopes that group will get a happy ending... maybe not 100% happy but definitely an ending that's better than where they were before. (hide spoiler)]
Overall, this book was better than the first as there was so much going on and the drama was great!
Riko can kick rocks btw fuck him.... that's why his dad abandoned him ughhh...more
If Haikyuu was an actual book and had fucked up adults it would be this book. I saw this book floating around booktok and decided tOverall Rating: 4/5
If Haikyuu was an actual book and had fucked up adults it would be this book. I saw this book floating around booktok and decided to give it a go as the audiobook came up on Libby. I'm glad I gave it a go as this book was more entertaining than I gave it credit for. The cover made it seem like this was going to be a boring sports book but no. It was a book that had found family, mafia drama, secrets, drugs, and mental illness. It also has LGBTQ elements but there wasn't really any romance in the first book as the main character, Neil was spending the entire book trying to trust his teammates (FOR A GOOD REASON.)
Neil was probably the mot interesting part of the book as his background is very dark and mysterious. Being the only son of a mafia lord and on the run meant he was always so secretive. Seeing how he delt with everyday life was highkey sad as he has fear ingrained in him and his ability to connect with people beaten out of him. In future books I wonder how the author will deal with his background as it seems like that's going to be the main conflict of the story. NOT TO MENTION HIS TEAMMATE ALSO HAS TIES TO THE YAKUZA LMAOOOO bro cant catch a break ONG.
Andrew was another interesting character. Dude is on some hardcore perscsribed drugs and even with those drugs he seems like a very destructive person. I don't know what to make of him as I don't see how he doesn't care to play Exy but then is protective over the team captain... I'm sure the author will do into depth about the relationship later but whatever.
As for the romance.... there's practically 0... Nil.... ZILCH.... nada.... Idk how I was able to read a book with 0 romance but I did with the promise of it's coming in future books.... Haikyuu trained me for this lololol... As for my predictions... I have none as I'm really not sure what Neil's sexuality is... He seemed straight at first (view spoiler)[ but considering his mom BEAT the feelings out of him.... I'm really not too sure... he also didn't react to Nicky's kiss so he could be asexual or... pan? I assume he'll end up with Andrew or Kevin as that's who the author is focusing on but we don't really get to see what Neil is thinking when it comes to his sexuality... (hide spoiler)]
Overall I enjoyed it and it had a lot of drama to keep me engaged so I may even start the second book soon....more
I understand the MMC as being LGBTQ in society is hard and super confusing. However, I don't like his character at all and I think it's intentional. HI understand the MMC as being LGBTQ in society is hard and super confusing. However, I don't like his character at all and I think it's intentional. He's a gay teenager living in Japan which has more homophobia than the U.S. and is struggling to come to terms with how his sexuality will determine the outcome of how society and his relationships will treat him. In no way do I excuse his actions but I can see why he's reluctant on coming out.
I do feel disgusted by the added grooming elements... like why was that added? What purpose does it hold? To make us feel more pity for the MMC? Why? If anything it makes me dislike the author and the character even more. However, if its supposed to symbolize real life... I suppose I get it but not really though because why is a old man going after a high schooler? A pedo is in no way relatable, gay or not. it's just gross.
Then there's also the added element of the MMCs girlfriend (idrc to remember any character names because I didn't like the manga) as there's the added issue of women oversexualizing gay men and projecting fantasies onto them. I appreciate how to author comes across it because reading gay romances isn't a bad thing at all but when people are projecting those stereotypes onto real people, it demonizes them and creates a whole new issue within the LGBTQ community. I hope to see more of that in future volumes, if I even decide to pick those up but if I see it up on edelweiss.... than maybe.
A staple title in BL Manwha! This office romance is everything! While both Yiyoung and Daehyung have a rough start, both characters have their pros anA staple title in BL Manwha! This office romance is everything! While both Yiyoung and Daehyung have a rough start, both characters have their pros and cons and soon end up in a mutual business relationship.
Obviously, I've read this online, so I know how this ends, but re-reading their relationship and how Daehyung slowly starts to fall for our cinna boi Yiyoung is always a pleasure to read.
Please be aware that this is uncensored, and I was totally caught off guard. ...more
Dis book is not for the die-hard, world-building nerd, complicated magic system readers who love a fast-paced plot. This reading experience reminded mDis book is not for the die-hard, world-building nerd, complicated magic system readers who love a fast-paced plot. This reading experience reminded me so much of Nettle and Bone but with coffee and a huge cat added into the mix.
And listen, if you asked me what the plot was.... I don't know if I'd be able to answer you, but I can summarize it as an Orc retiring to the countryside to build her very own cafe... there's not much else to it... (well, there is an added little dabble, but that's spoilers ...more
Maki and Midori are introduced as first loves within the story. For Maki, Midori is her whole world; for Midori, Maki is her companion, someone who keMaki and Midori are introduced as first loves within the story. For Maki, Midori is her whole world; for Midori, Maki is her companion, someone who keeps her from loneliness. While they separate in high school, they meet again 10 years later, with Maki being as lovestruck as ever. I honestly don't like Midori at all. She's selfish and narrowminded with her feelings, and everything about her seems one-dimensional, but through Maki's eyes, I'm able to see her from a completely different perspective. In Maki's eyes Midori makes the world sparkle. That's the only reason I'm reading this manga. For Maki.
And when all seems lost for the couple because of a certain predicament Midori is in, she finds herself seeking Maki out, which leads to the hope of them rekindling their (in my opinion) sad excuse of a second chance romance.
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