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Snow Angel #2
Snow Angel, Vol. 2
Muku has finally left her toxic family behind, but she can’t help but feel bad for abandoning her little sister Inori. Eager to make Muku smile, Yuto decides they should invite Inori to hang out with them. On the surface, it appears that Yuto’s goal is to alleviate Muku’s stress, but it turns out he has a different plan in mind.
160 pages, Paperback
Published August 12, 2025
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August 17, 2025
this definitely felt rushed considering the problem in the first volume was resolved, but i have a feeling another, more difficult problem will arise in the next volume
August 19, 2025
Despite the best efforts of the story, and they are impressive efforts, there’s no amount of sympathy that can make me ever feel at all sorry for Muku’s heinous grandmother and the way she abuses the family power structure to try and get her way.
As we left things last volume, this was indeed the issue as Muku’s sister Inori was about to be pressed into service doing all the caregiving for their dementia-ridden grandfather in Muku’s absence.
To say this sucker is heavy is an understatement. Sometimes evil doesn’t have to be as blatant and obvious as, say, a tech mogul pushing AI. This is an insidious manipulation designed by an old woman to get what she wants. Even with an obvious and reasonable alternative literally close by.
Now, just because I said all that doesn’t dull the brutal way this plays out. Things might work out, but most everybody feels the pain (literally and figuratively) when this whole thing implodes. And the grandmother most of all, in a scene that is as heartbreaking as it is hopeless.
Phew. Not being an easy read is okay though - it makes the catharsis when things go right hit so much harder. There’s a moment for Muku that looks about ready to crush her, but she’s already been crushed for so long that it’s easy to forget how strong she’s been staying in that role, no matter how it eventually wrecked her.
For his part, Yuto stands up for and beside Muku, doing his best for her while also not doing everything for her. He’s a little more zealous than he needs to be with his feelings, at least internally, but he’s got a hell of a backstory that they cleverly cram into an argument.
In a way, things are neatly coming full circle. As a child, Yuto was withdrawn and awkward. Muku helped bring him out of his shell and was his first true friend. Now, when she needs somebody, he’s there for her.
Except that Yuto’s not much better than he was back in the day, although finding out his guy friend was a girl friend has definitely made him catch feels. There’s a believable chemistry here, but also the sense that this is going to take work.
Which, hey, cool! There’s a lot to work from here, especially when the principal conflict to this point is actually resolved in this volume. You could easily stop here and have a solid two-part series, except for the part where I definitely want to see more.
The emotional depth of this series is really good - nobody feels like they’re coming from a place that doesn’t make sense. I loved how they framed Inori’s relationship with her sister and showed both the bond they have and the strain it was under.
Yuto’s brother probably needs the most fleshing out at this point, mostly relegated to being the mature one in the group. That definitely appears to resonate with Inori, although I am okay if we don’t go down that route until she at least reaches college.
It’s real good. As I have said, it’s heavy stuff. This delivers its moments with a wallop, but it also punches real hard to reach those moments. It won’t be for everybody; I can see this being really rough for those who have had to put their life on hold for a loved one and came to resent it.
There is definitely an argument to be made that this flies through its primary story, but I don’t find that unbelievable. This situation had reached a boiling point when Muku left and when it explodes shortly after her departure it illustrates her struggle and how untenable maintaining the status quo really was.
4.5 stars - this does wonderful work with its material and that one moment with Muku was one of the best character beats I’ve seen in a while; just a triumphant moment. Looking very forward to what comes next.
As we left things last volume, this was indeed the issue as Muku’s sister Inori was about to be pressed into service doing all the caregiving for their dementia-ridden grandfather in Muku’s absence.
To say this sucker is heavy is an understatement. Sometimes evil doesn’t have to be as blatant and obvious as, say, a tech mogul pushing AI. This is an insidious manipulation designed by an old woman to get what she wants. Even with an obvious and reasonable alternative literally close by.
Now, just because I said all that doesn’t dull the brutal way this plays out. Things might work out, but most everybody feels the pain (literally and figuratively) when this whole thing implodes. And the grandmother most of all, in a scene that is as heartbreaking as it is hopeless.
Phew. Not being an easy read is okay though - it makes the catharsis when things go right hit so much harder. There’s a moment for Muku that looks about ready to crush her, but she’s already been crushed for so long that it’s easy to forget how strong she’s been staying in that role, no matter how it eventually wrecked her.
For his part, Yuto stands up for and beside Muku, doing his best for her while also not doing everything for her. He’s a little more zealous than he needs to be with his feelings, at least internally, but he’s got a hell of a backstory that they cleverly cram into an argument.
In a way, things are neatly coming full circle. As a child, Yuto was withdrawn and awkward. Muku helped bring him out of his shell and was his first true friend. Now, when she needs somebody, he’s there for her.
Except that Yuto’s not much better than he was back in the day, although finding out his guy friend was a girl friend has definitely made him catch feels. There’s a believable chemistry here, but also the sense that this is going to take work.
Which, hey, cool! There’s a lot to work from here, especially when the principal conflict to this point is actually resolved in this volume. You could easily stop here and have a solid two-part series, except for the part where I definitely want to see more.
The emotional depth of this series is really good - nobody feels like they’re coming from a place that doesn’t make sense. I loved how they framed Inori’s relationship with her sister and showed both the bond they have and the strain it was under.
Yuto’s brother probably needs the most fleshing out at this point, mostly relegated to being the mature one in the group. That definitely appears to resonate with Inori, although I am okay if we don’t go down that route until she at least reaches college.
It’s real good. As I have said, it’s heavy stuff. This delivers its moments with a wallop, but it also punches real hard to reach those moments. It won’t be for everybody; I can see this being really rough for those who have had to put their life on hold for a loved one and came to resent it.
There is definitely an argument to be made that this flies through its primary story, but I don’t find that unbelievable. This situation had reached a boiling point when Muku left and when it explodes shortly after her departure it illustrates her struggle and how untenable maintaining the status quo really was.
4.5 stars - this does wonderful work with its material and that one moment with Muku was one of the best character beats I’ve seen in a while; just a triumphant moment. Looking very forward to what comes next.
August 29, 2025
UGH. This was so flipping cute. The art, the characters, all of it is so cute and I needed it to be longer because I wasn't ready to ALREADY be caught up. Super excited for the next volume!
December 14, 2025
Review to be adjusted once series is complete
I went into this blind with no knowledge beyond that it's complete in four volumes. Muku is a surprisingly well relatable character in that she uses books as her escape from reality. Her family has fallen on hard times and her mother and grandparents essentially take advantage of her but wrap it up to make it look like love and care. It seems like this series will largely deal with trauma and abuse and it's thus far well portrayed. The art is beautiful and I really appreciated how emotions were visualised e.g. through distortion. Muku's childhood friends are there to help her try and escape her situation and it seems likely there will be a romance plot alongside Muku's journey of freeing herself.a
I went into this blind with no knowledge beyond that it's complete in four volumes. Muku is a surprisingly well relatable character in that she uses books as her escape from reality. Her family has fallen on hard times and her mother and grandparents essentially take advantage of her but wrap it up to make it look like love and care. It seems like this series will largely deal with trauma and abuse and it's thus far well portrayed. The art is beautiful and I really appreciated how emotions were visualised e.g. through distortion. Muku's childhood friends are there to help her try and escape her situation and it seems likely there will be a romance plot alongside Muku's journey of freeing herself.a
December 10, 2025
This will be the first book I have actually annotated because Yuto the man that you are!! “I’ll do anything to build a future where Muku can be happy” please I’m crying! The fact that she was able to put up with her grandma for that long…girl hats off to you because i would have swiftly sent both those grandparents to a home because why are we allowing this tiny old granny to be that manipulative 😭. The side stories are so cute as well!! Very excited for vol 3.
August 29, 2025
"I realized I wasn't the only one who was in pain. It felt like fate. You might even call it...love."
After having read Vol. 1 and forcing myself not to grit my teeth so hard in anger, I happily found that Vol. 2 wasn't as rage inducing as its predecessor. However, after having said that, I do feel like Vol. 2 was a little rushed, especially with how much that happened in Vol. 1. I am glad that it seems most of the issues between Muku and her family appear to be resolved - finally (that crazy grandma) - but I wish it could've been a little more fleshed out.
Regardless of the pacing though, I did really enjoy this volume. I loved seeing Yuto and Sakuto reuniting Muku and her sister Inori, and watching the sisters talk and be able to be open with each other for the first time. I will admit I do often find myself getting jealous whenever I read stories with sisters who have a close relationship with one another. It makes me wish I had a sister... (LOL)
But oh my goodness, if Yuto wasn't the biggest sweetheart in this volume! If he wasn't smitten with Muku before, well he most certainly is now. He cares for her so much and he just wants to see her happy. And that reveal of his in this volume.... I kinda saw that one coming but it was a pleasant surprise nonetheless. It made Muku happy for sure.
Volume 2 of Snow Angel did seem shorter than the first volume. Either that or I just read it way too fast, because it was so good! I'm craving volume 3 after that cliffhanger, but the short stories at the end of the volume were super adorable to read and satiated my thirst for a while. I'm hoping this series continues for a little while longer, because I truly adore the characters and am rooting for Muku and Yuto's relationship to grow!
After having read Vol. 1 and forcing myself not to grit my teeth so hard in anger, I happily found that Vol. 2 wasn't as rage inducing as its predecessor. However, after having said that, I do feel like Vol. 2 was a little rushed, especially with how much that happened in Vol. 1. I am glad that it seems most of the issues between Muku and her family appear to be resolved - finally (that crazy grandma) - but I wish it could've been a little more fleshed out.
Regardless of the pacing though, I did really enjoy this volume. I loved seeing Yuto and Sakuto reuniting Muku and her sister Inori, and watching the sisters talk and be able to be open with each other for the first time. I will admit I do often find myself getting jealous whenever I read stories with sisters who have a close relationship with one another. It makes me wish I had a sister... (LOL)
But oh my goodness, if Yuto wasn't the biggest sweetheart in this volume! If he wasn't smitten with Muku before, well he most certainly is now. He cares for her so much and he just wants to see her happy. And that reveal of his in this volume.... I kinda saw that one coming but it was a pleasant surprise nonetheless. It made Muku happy for sure.
Volume 2 of Snow Angel did seem shorter than the first volume. Either that or I just read it way too fast, because it was so good! I'm craving volume 3 after that cliffhanger, but the short stories at the end of the volume were super adorable to read and satiated my thirst for a while. I'm hoping this series continues for a little while longer, because I truly adore the characters and am rooting for Muku and Yuto's relationship to grow!
August 15, 2025
Just like in my review of the first volume I continue to feel the same way that parts of this series are incredibly rushed. Because of the rushing I actually liked this volume less. I am not fond of the oh let’s put grandpa in a home and pretty much excuse just how heinous grandma was. There was a brief line of dialogue saying an apology is not enough but for me that wasn’t enough after the hell the grandma put the family through. Her being upset about her husband’s deterioration is not an acceptable excuse, at least not for me. I also stand by my previous comment that Mukus family dynamics is more interesting to me than her with Yuto. I can see the last two volumes will probably be solely focused on that and besides finding the art of them as kids cute it’s not enough for me to be invested in them. I hope to be proven wrong. I love when books prove me wrong. Anyways I’ll definitely be picking up the last two volumes.
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August 26, 2025
I rate this 4.25 stars.
I wasn't 100% sure if I wanted to buy this series after vol. 1 (it was good and I did like it), but after reading this one, that's a definite yes, especially after seeing that Yuto is a bit of a yandere, I love yanderes (except in Love and Heart, that was a mess and not entertaining plus the female main character got on my nerves) and so far I really like the two main characters and their siblings.
Inori and mom really surprised me here, I did not expect that from them.
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I wasn't 100% sure if I wanted to buy this series after vol. 1 (it was good and I did like it), but after reading this one, that's a definite yes, especially after seeing that Yuto is a bit of a yandere, I love yanderes (except in Love and Heart, that was a mess and not entertaining plus the female main character got on my nerves) and so far I really like the two main characters and their siblings.
Inori and mom really surprised me here, I did not expect that from them.
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July 22, 2025
Volume 2 felt like there was a fast forward button. Muku's problem with her family is resolved and I'm so happy that they had this fall out, as dramatic as it panned out. Now they can move forward and Muku and Inori can live.
The flashbacks between Muku and Yuto were so adorable and his change in feelings is hilarious. I'm really curious if he'll be able to successfully pursue Muku without blushing too much. Now that Yuto propositioned Muku with a life changing decision, I wonder if she'll take it and how things will unfold.
Thanks so much to the publisher and Edelweiss for the DRC~
The flashbacks between Muku and Yuto were so adorable and his change in feelings is hilarious. I'm really curious if he'll be able to successfully pursue Muku without blushing too much. Now that Yuto propositioned Muku with a life changing decision, I wonder if she'll take it and how things will unfold.
Thanks so much to the publisher and Edelweiss for the DRC~
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August 18, 2025
This volume did a great job giving more depth and wrapping up the major conflict presented in volume one. What I really enjoy about this story is the conflict presented, which is the struggle of young adult and adult caretakers in Japanese society, isn't presented as a black and white issue. I'm interested to see where this will go though now that there isn't this huge hurdle for the main character to overcome, so I'm interested in continuing the manga.
Thanks to Viz and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Viz and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 5, 2025
3.5 I agree with other reviewers that it felt a little rushed with her family dynamics. Her grandmother and mother were horrible. I am glad she felt the way she did. Now we are getting more of the romance but I loved seeing them as kids, I can understand that even though he thought she was a little boy why his feelings can switch to feeling love so easily.
I do like her so much and I love that it is the ML that wants to change and make the FL's desires the center of his life. It is a refreshing change.
I do like her so much and I love that it is the ML that wants to change and make the FL's desires the center of his life. It is a refreshing change.
October 16, 2025
Wraps up the storyline about main character Muku's grandfather. My one complaint here is that it felt rushed. Everything is resolved in a single conversation with her verbally abusive grandmother. While I don't have a problem with that resolution, and I'm not bothered with the slight amount of empathy the narrative affords the grandmother. It just felt too fast. But the family dynamics felt realistic, and so did Muku's anxiety and guilt. From this point, it seems like the series will continue with a focus on romance, and I'm not at all interested in that.
November 13, 2025
snow angel vol. 2 felt very short and sweet. in this volume we get a semi resolution to muku’s worries about her family even though we got insight about everything i cannot empathize or feel bad for muku’s grandmother because even though she was hurting she had no right to treat muku so terribly! yuta is such a sweetheart i love how he protects and cares for muku when her grandmother is vile to her. he always stands up for her and isn’t afraid to stand up to his elders. the ending was so sweet and I can’t wait to see more of yuta and muku in volume three! ♡
November 21, 2025
I didn’t want to hate grandma. So I’m glad that it was shown that she was lashing out at everyone because she was scared of losing her husband. It was actually heartbreaking. It doesn’t excuse her behavior but it makes sense. Her other half barely remembered her anymore.
On a happier note, I LOVE the idea of Yuto and Muku together. They are so cute.
On a happier note, I LOVE the idea of Yuto and Muku together. They are so cute.
August 12, 2025
I loved the resolution of Muku's family problems and the grandmother's final response. These three chapters in volume 2 felt like they read really quickly. I'm curious about Muku's future response. The additional chapters in this volume also showcase Yuto and Muko's adorable childhood.
August 15, 2025
Give me the next book! This story is so sweet and so down to earth.
August 18, 2025
AHH the grandma makes me so angry and sad all at the same time. I love the story and art of this so much. the characters are so beautifully written. I can't wait for the next volume.
August 30, 2025
Gaaah! They keep ending it on a really exciting cliffhanger! I hope things improve for the family ;-;
October 5, 2025
4.5 because I would have like to see more of the aftermath of the family’s decision rather than be told, but oh well! Still love it
October 22, 2025
my heart loves this manga I need moreeeeeee!!!!!
October 29, 2025
I knew it.
December 31, 2025
Muku is adorable how could you not love her? Her grandmother is just horrific. This volume did feel a little rushed though.
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