Ruth B's Reviews > Aisuru

"Aisuru" is an intelligent story about learning to live when your hopes are down. Set in Japan, this is a colorful and intense story. If you are looking for a different story and one that leaves you feeling inspired and light, you should read this one.

Sakura has a deadline, she has been living with the knowledge that her days are counted. She has lived secluded and her social interactions are non-existing. However, everything changes when Kazuki appears in her garden. Kazuki comes from another world and shakes her life forcing her to live.

Sakura is a really nice character. She had to endure some terrible things in the past and she did her best to move on. She is in a position where hope seems a faraway dream. I like her hopelessness because it sounded real, she is a bit dark but she finds another part of herself when Kazuki appears. He is also a great character. He has a curiosity for the human world that makes us appreciate things we take for granted.

This story has some fantasy elements but the focus is on other things, it teaches about humanity and love. The romance is very sweet and mature. We see it grow until it becomes a beautiful relationship that can achieve the impossible.

I have to mention the incredible work and research done by the author. Every detail has been taken care off. The author knows the Japanese culture and we can see this by all the elements used in the story. Her love for this culture transcends the pages and we can feel it.

** I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. **