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In These Words #2

In These Words 2

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Shinohara ist die Flucht gelungen und er hat Katsuya in sein Versteck entführt. Er quält Katsuya immer weiter, bis dieser droht, den Verstand zu verlieren. Aber warum macht er nicht einfach kurzen Prozess mit ihm? Was will der wahnsinnige Serienkiller nur von ihm?

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 14, 2014

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Guilt Pleasure

52 books225 followers
GuiltPleasure was founded in 2010 as a collaboration between an artist and a writer, with a desire to introduce a bold new form of art and storytelling to fans of the Yaoi/BL doujinshi, manga and novel publishing world. Since then, GuiltPleasure has grown from a US-based doujin effort into an international, multi-language publishing group of dedicated individuals with a common mission to deliver a high standard of homoerotic entertainment. Not your everyday BL, GuiltPleasure explores darker themes and unconventional plotlines, testing the boundaries of the human psyche. Never predictable, our works promise a journey into the uncharted, often feared depths of the sensual mind.

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Profile Image for Dev.
2,462 reviews187 followers
July 8, 2018
Yeah quick question, WHAT THE FUCK??? I mean I'm all for a good old-fashioned plot twist but you do realize that they actually need to MAKE SENSE, right? God, this was so disappointing after the first volume and I'm just so confused. The only reason this gets two stars instead of one is because the art is still gorgeous and there were a few good sex scenes in there so at least it wasn't a total wash but SERIOUSLY. WHAT THE FUCK?

I just don't even know. I would like to read the last volume to see if there is literally any way of saving this, but I can't find the last three chapters online anywhere and i am NOT paying $8 a pop for a 40 page chapter of a series that I don't even really like anymore. Seriously, who thought that was a fair price? So maybe I'll just read up to chapter 13 and take a look at the extras I found and be done with it. I don't know. This is so frustrating.
Profile Image for Kat.
939 reviews
April 17, 2017
Ooohh yeaahhh....



It's one thing to start reading at the back and then read from the right to the left, it's something else to have my Japanese, Western looking, who-the-hell-cares hotties talk in German. Too much of a mind fuck, Entschuldigung! So I waited impatiently until an English version finally became available, and here I am!



And now I understand why my friends who'd given the first volume 5 stars have all pretty much given this one 4 stars. Overall, the 2nd volume is a feast of gorgeous art and rape-y awesomeness as well. And the volume itself is lovely with its glossy cover starring Shinohara and small posters. A special mention for Shino, who is still touching my tralala...



However, there are two things I'm not sure I'm all that happy with. The first is merely a small niggle regarding the art; what makes Guilt Pleasure's works stand out for me is the fantastic art work by artists that aren't cutting any corners and that appear truly invested in their characters. Imagine my surprise when on several occasions THIS happened in the 2nd volume....



And THIS...



I'm aware that it's a common occurrence in most mangas, but it never was in Guilt Pleasure's works, and so it tore me out of the story. And frankly, I'm not impressed with my Shinohara being reduced to a fucking emoji.

My second niggle concerns a more prominent part of ITW, namely the story itself. I get why the Guilt Pleasure ladies felt that since they've apparently decided not to go down a The Bride or Father Figure road (and I'm secretly relieved), the was necessary. I mean, Shinohara would basically be unredeemable otherwise.



BUT....I'm not entirely satisfied with the ruthless bastard I fell in love with turning into an ? I'm hopeful that Guilt Pleasure can somehow turn the story into something heart-stoppingly intense yet again, but I have to say that the sloppy flashbacks and flashforwards and uninteresting new dynamics between Katsuya and Shinohara don't seem that promising to me.

Oh well, this series is an absolute treasure and I'm still excited to see what comes next.

Profile Image for P .
695 reviews345 followers
July 25, 2015
4.5 stars

เล่มนี้สนุกมากๆ แบบสนุกไม่บันยะบันยัง เราเข้าใจแล้วล่ะว่าทำไมหนังสือชุดนี้มันถึงได้ดังนักหนา เมื่อเทียบเล่มนี้กับเล่มที่แล้ว เล่มที่แล้วเป็นเพียงแค่น้ำจิ้ม เล่มนี้เปิดเผยการปอกเปลือกจิตใจของคนออกมาได้อย่างหมดจด และนั่นคือจุดที่เนื้อเรื่องพลิกผันไปในทางที่เราคาดไม่ถึงมาก่อน

บอกเลยว่าคดีพลิก...ชีวิตก็เปลี่ยน คือเล่มที่แล้วเราไม่คาดหวังว่าชิโนะฮาระกับคัตสึยะจะลงเอยอะไรกันได้นะ แต่พอมาเล่มนี้ อื้อหือ...คู่นี้มันเกิดมาเพื่อกันและกันจริงๆ ชิโนะฮาระดูเหมือนจะเป็นลูกไล่คัตสึยะ แต่เราชอบความสัมพันธ์แบบนี้นะ เพราะมันดูมีอะไรๆดี

เล่มนี้กลับมาโรมานซ์ละ ไม่ได้ทริลเลอร์ตึงเครียดแบบเล่มที่แล้ว...

Profile Image for Britta ★ Nachteule ★.
626 reviews100 followers
March 10, 2015

Reread 2/14/2015

The story continues and while chapter 1-5 was just the prelude here starts the action.

Some new secrets appear and we get some surprising flashbacks.

***********************************************

And again it got me!

Can't wait for the story to continue!

Profile Image for Ran ♠.
332 reviews17 followers
April 12, 2015
» 4 stars! «

This book was HOLY SHIT WHAT THE FUCK?
I definitely did not think of this turn of events when I read book 1. I was very sure there wasn't going to be a positive ending for these two characters BUT it has. IT FUCKING HAS.
However, the Shinohara in this book was not the character I fell in love with. And it fucking sucks.
The collateral of having a possible good ending with the two MCs together perhaps? Grrr.

Still loved the art. But I tell you book 1 has more finesse in that aspect than this book.


••••••

Well, fuck me sideways. Tonight's going to be a fuckin A!

Profile Image for kunaom.
164 reviews34 followers
August 3, 2015
เล่มแรกยังเฉยๆนะ....

แต่พอมาเล่ม 2 นี่อยากจะกรีดร้อง อ๊ากกกกก

ทุกอย่างที่คิดปรามาสไว้ตอนเล่มแรก มันกลับกลายเป็นคนละเรื่อง อย่างกับดูหนังคนละม้วน ต้องเรียกว่าคดีพลิก...

ตัวเนื้อหามีมุมหักหลายช่วงหลายตอนมาก แทบปรับโหมดกันไม่ทันเลยทีเดียว มีความเป็นมา และได้สัมผัสกับตัวตนของตัวละครมากขึ้น (นอกจากจะดาร์กแล้ว ยังมีฮา และฟินได้อย่างไม่น่าเชื่อ)

แม้ฉากเรทมาเต็มแบบ non stop เลือดไหล กำเดาพุ่งกันไป (ชักจะเริ่มไม่แน่ใจตัวเองแล้ว >/////<) แต่ทุกๆอย่างมันผสมผสานกัน���ด้อย่างลงตัว (กว่าเล่มแรกมาก) แทบจะหยุดอ่านไม่ได้เลยที่เดียว

อ๊ากก ทำอารมณ์ค้างสุดๆ อยากอ่านเล่มต่อแล้วววว
Profile Image for Elinor.
1,380 reviews37 followers
May 28, 2023
27/05/2023 : relecture. fun fact, j'avais en fait déjà lu le tome 3, mais aucun souvenir de quand. et aucun souvenir non plus de ce qu'était pas Théorie de l'année dernière.

13/08/2022 : il faut que je relise cette série et que j'arrive enfin au tome 3, que je n'ai jamais lu après la déception du tome 2, mais j'ai à présent une Théorie.

WTF ??? J'avoue... ça fait sans aucun doute de moi quelqu'un de tordu, mais je crois que j'aurais préféré... Mais pour autant ! Je suis d'accord, je dis oui, ok, tu me retourne complètement le cerveau mais d'accord. MAIS POURQUOI PAR CONTRE ??
Il semblerait que le tome 3 sorte le 26 octobre. Heureusement.
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3 reviews27 followers
February 25, 2021
My heart gonna explose wtf is that incredible yaoi 😩😩
(Mon cerveau en surchauffe là, c’est incroyable merde)
KATSUYA MARRY ME PLEASE BOY <3
Profile Image for Onyx.
161 reviews40 followers
January 11, 2015
There's so much I can say about this... But today, I'll just write down a couple nasty things I can now say in German, z.B.,

Ich mag es, wenn du dich wehrst. "I like it when you struggle."

Ein saftiger Schwanz ist mein Finger zwar nicht gerade, aber auch kann ganz schön schmerzen, wenn du nicht locker lässt. "It's true my finger is no juicy cock, but it can still hurt beautifully if you don't relax."

And, Warum macht es mich glücklich, wenn ich andere leiden sehe? "Why does it make me happy to see others suffer?"

Why, indeed. Perhaps everyone who reads this book will ask themselves that... in any case, I'm sure these phrases will be useful in the future.



*joking*
Profile Image for DeeNeez.
1,999 reviews13 followers
January 27, 2024
The color insert pages are just beautiful. Jo Chen's (TogaQ) artwork is always amazing. The story and plot comes to an enlightening twist. Can't say more without giving away spoilers. So worth reading!
Profile Image for Thitima KT.
153 reviews30 followers
July 23, 2015
โอ๊ยยยยย ครึ่งแรกตัดได้ค้างมากกกกกก แม้จะพอเดาๆ ได้ แต่มันค้างง่ะ ฮือออออ TwT
ส่วนครึ่งหลังที่พาย้อนอดีตก็เป็นอะไรที่มุ้งมิ้งฟรุ้งฟริ้งมาก น่ารักมาก

ปรับอารมณ์ไม่ทันกันเลยทีเดียว >_<
Profile Image for nana.
539 reviews54 followers
April 15, 2023
the plot twist confused me instead of intriguing me which kinda ruined the experience. the main character's personality gives me secondhand embarrasment. sex scenes still good and i'm curious about the development of the couple dynamic.
Profile Image for Cookie.
561 reviews4 followers
April 24, 2019
The plot twist wow. Really did not see that one coming. Surprised and relieved at the same time.

Aside from that, here the story becomes even more interesting and shows us a different side of our MC (the pre trauma MC who is so different from the one we know : good characterisation).
Profile Image for Miss Dandy.
184 reviews
June 10, 2019
Der Hintergrund zu Katsuyas und Shinoharas Beziehung zueinander war sehr...eindringlich. 😳 Good job.
Profile Image for thegatheringofbooks.
272 reviews34 followers
February 25, 2021
I AM CONFUSION ???????????????????????????????????????
W H E R E
IS THE THIRD VOLUME
GIMME
HAND ME OVER THE SHUTTER ISLAND TYPE BEAT YAOI
Profile Image for on storygraph (macclown).
310 reviews33 followers
June 26, 2021
Such a great follow-up to the first volume, really wasn't expecting the twist in the middle! Really enjoying learning more about the characters and their pasts too. On to Vol 3!
Profile Image for Luna.
47 reviews2 followers
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March 8, 2023
Das nenne ich mal einen Plot twist
Profile Image for Anne Melvine.
366 reviews6 followers
March 27, 2023
I didn’t understand a single thing going on in this book.
I still enjoyed it… i think
Profile Image for K.N..
Author 2 books36 followers
January 13, 2016


This series is trying to kill me! I'm all caught up, yet we're still in flashbacks? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!! It's not even a matter of saving up the money for the next one- THE NEXT ONE HASN'T BEEN PRINTED YET! *dead*

I mean, nothing can beat that cliffhanger at the end of Volume One, but, c'mon, this long flashback and explanation is killing me...with the suspense, so it's a good thing...but, still, I'm dying here! I'm all twitchy and everything...

I didn't love this volume as much as I loved the first, but it's still got me hooked and dying for more, so five stars for this one too!

Profile Image for Kerri.
34 reviews
December 30, 2015
All the feels, the FEELS....I need the next volume ASAP. The story continues to get better, one thing though, don't read the prequels first...I did and I want David to come back....ah, the feels. Btw, that's not a spoiler, I don't really remember there being a mention of him so you don't know David unless you read the prequels. Btw, the quality of the art really should make this more than a manga.
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