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高校２年生になったばかりの天満帆夏は、
初登校の日から幼なじみの山路冬馬との関係を噂されていた。
恋を知らない帆夏は、冬馬と一緒にいることに
安心感を感じつつも、まだ一歩を踏み出せないまま。
そんな中、冷たくて感じが悪い転校生の立花春が現れて…？
大きな過去を抱える女子に忍び寄る
幼なじみ×転校生とのドラマティックな三角関係、第１巻！
初登校の日から幼なじみの山路冬馬との関係を噂されていた。
恋を知らない帆夏は、冬馬と一緒にいることに
安心感を感じつつも、まだ一歩を踏み出せないまま。
そんな中、冷たくて感じが悪い転校生の立花春が現れて…？
大きな過去を抱える女子に忍び寄る
幼なじみ×転校生とのドラマティックな三角関係、第１巻！
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August 27, 2025
(Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC copy in exchange for a review)
Just like the title, Falling Drowning hinted at a story of high school love between Honatsu and Toma, her childhood best friend. However, when aloof transfer student Shun Tachibana appears, Hanatsu finds herself in a predicament as her head and heart pull in separate ways. What more when there's something about Shun that seems to connect to Honatsu's past that she can't remember.
First of all, there's just something about a best friend-to-lover manga that hits different. It's always so melancholic and put me on the edge; which is what this book is basically about — but with a little mystery to add a cherry on top.
This manga offered readers a slow-paced build-up as the mangaka was establishing the groundwork for the characters rather than delving into the mystery of Honatsu's accident when she was eleven. This strategy works as I truly looking forward to finding what's in store for the rest of the story. The love triangle presented also makes it hard for me to choose a party to root for.
Falling in love is an emotional upheaval at any age, but for adolescents the feelings are likely to be even more difficult to manage. Although some of the thoughts from Honatsu was bemusing — I find it suiting of her age as she tried to figure out what she wants, at the same time, working on her self-growth. I just hope we can see the mangaka accentuated other characters more, especially Akine.
Another bonus point for the manga is that the illustration is superlative and really up to my alley. Couldn't wait for the next volume! I need it ASAP! (ಥ﹏ಥ)
Just like the title, Falling Drowning hinted at a story of high school love between Honatsu and Toma, her childhood best friend. However, when aloof transfer student Shun Tachibana appears, Hanatsu finds herself in a predicament as her head and heart pull in separate ways. What more when there's something about Shun that seems to connect to Honatsu's past that she can't remember.
First of all, there's just something about a best friend-to-lover manga that hits different. It's always so melancholic and put me on the edge; which is what this book is basically about — but with a little mystery to add a cherry on top.
This manga offered readers a slow-paced build-up as the mangaka was establishing the groundwork for the characters rather than delving into the mystery of Honatsu's accident when she was eleven. This strategy works as I truly looking forward to finding what's in store for the rest of the story. The love triangle presented also makes it hard for me to choose a party to root for.
Falling in love is an emotional upheaval at any age, but for adolescents the feelings are likely to be even more difficult to manage. Although some of the thoughts from Honatsu was bemusing — I find it suiting of her age as she tried to figure out what she wants, at the same time, working on her self-growth. I just hope we can see the mangaka accentuated other characters more, especially Akine.
Another bonus point for the manga is that the illustration is superlative and really up to my alley. Couldn't wait for the next volume! I need it ASAP! (ಥ﹏ಥ)
March 6, 2025
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*
This set itself up as a generic shojo manga featuring a love triangle but then it steered into an entirely different realm by adding an unexpected mystery element and that was what set this apart from any other shojo manga.
Honatsu was a great protagonist. She was inquisitive, hard-working, and her drive to be independent and achieve more made her all the more likeable. She recognised sexism and called out people who made assumptions—prime examples of how she stood her ground without being overbearing or rude. Still, she had a hesitant side to her which helped her seem like a well-rounded protagonist. Perhaps her best attribute was actually the absence of one: her lost memories. They were very much the elephant in the room in this manga, it was always in the background and mentioned but never thoroughly explained. And in that way a huge store of intrigue and mystery was built up throughout the vol until little snippets of information were finally given at the end. Not enough to satisfy the reader, but enough to make you want to read more.
The love triangle was really more of a love triangle in the making. The two boy love interests, Toma and Shun, were opposite ends of the spectrum with Toma being the kind, caring, and open friend beside Shun’s tall, dark, and mysterious cold shoulder. Honatsu spent an equal amount of time with both of them so that it didn’t seem as though either one were favoured more than the other. By the end she managed to thoroughly confuse herself and the reader about how she felt about both of them, especially since they both had potential and chemistry with Honatsu. That was another thing that set this manga apart from other because usually love triangles in manga have an obvious favourite from the outset who ends up with the protagonist.
The pacing of this vol was very fast. It seemed to fly by and the hungrier you are for answers, the faster it will go. The plot was a typical romance injected with a spark of excitement and intrigue. And as if all of that wasn’t enough, there was something inextricably beautiful and poetic about the inclusion and orchestrated timing of the falling theme, both in feelings and literally falls. And in the process of reading this vol I fell in love with this manga and I can’t wait for more!
This set itself up as a generic shojo manga featuring a love triangle but then it steered into an entirely different realm by adding an unexpected mystery element and that was what set this apart from any other shojo manga.
Honatsu was a great protagonist. She was inquisitive, hard-working, and her drive to be independent and achieve more made her all the more likeable. She recognised sexism and called out people who made assumptions—prime examples of how she stood her ground without being overbearing or rude. Still, she had a hesitant side to her which helped her seem like a well-rounded protagonist. Perhaps her best attribute was actually the absence of one: her lost memories. They were very much the elephant in the room in this manga, it was always in the background and mentioned but never thoroughly explained. And in that way a huge store of intrigue and mystery was built up throughout the vol until little snippets of information were finally given at the end. Not enough to satisfy the reader, but enough to make you want to read more.
The love triangle was really more of a love triangle in the making. The two boy love interests, Toma and Shun, were opposite ends of the spectrum with Toma being the kind, caring, and open friend beside Shun’s tall, dark, and mysterious cold shoulder. Honatsu spent an equal amount of time with both of them so that it didn’t seem as though either one were favoured more than the other. By the end she managed to thoroughly confuse herself and the reader about how she felt about both of them, especially since they both had potential and chemistry with Honatsu. That was another thing that set this manga apart from other because usually love triangles in manga have an obvious favourite from the outset who ends up with the protagonist.
The pacing of this vol was very fast. It seemed to fly by and the hungrier you are for answers, the faster it will go. The plot was a typical romance injected with a spark of excitement and intrigue. And as if all of that wasn’t enough, there was something inextricably beautiful and poetic about the inclusion and orchestrated timing of the falling theme, both in feelings and literally falls. And in the process of reading this vol I fell in love with this manga and I can’t wait for more!
February 6, 2022
[Thanks to Kodansha and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.]
Honatsu’s father died in an accident six years ago and the then-eleven-year-old girl was stricken with the loss of her memories. Now, her friend Toma protects her and looks after her, but the mysterious Tachibana has come to school and has some connection to her as well…
Did I just describe a suspense thriller or a shojo repurposed from a suspense thriller? Clearly the latter because pretty boys are all over the place and Tachibana is a jerk but still somehow attractive and we have the most obvious case of convenient plot amnesia ever.
So, due to the prolific output of these reviews I have a few crutches I like to rely on and one of those is the word ‘crux’. Thus, the crux of this volume, to say nothing of the thrust of the translated title, is the way that Honatsu is falling for Tachibana yet also drowning in affection from Toma.
It’s interesting enough, except that even with the seeded clues and implication that Tachibana is a lot more connected to Honatsu’s past than he’s letting on, you can clearly see the rails that this book is riding on.
Tachibana has some connection to the death of Honatsu’s father, spoiler, I suppose, but there’s no way in hell that he killed the guy and undoubtedly blames himself for some action or inaction, which is just waiting to be revealed later on at some moment of maximum romance interruptus and leads to Honatsu giving him the absolution he needs while conveniently explaining the times he’s been a butt to her (he runs very mercurial and too grabby at times the whole book)
Individual moments are great - minus his aforementioned mercurial temperament, which should have Honatsu falling upward in my opinion, Tachibana and Honatsu have a fantastic scene that repurposes the ‘storage closet mishap’ trope into a fantastic bit of motivation and triumph for Honatsu (and a great joke about how they seem to fall on each other a lot).
This is a standout moment that really sells Honatsu for me and cements what this volume can be when it’s at its best. Honatsu herself is determined to move forward and she’s a really solid character in her own right, uncertain about love but interested in figuring it out.
I’m being especially picky because the elements are here for a good book and this is, with reservations, a good book and I’ll continue on with the series for sure. It’s got a lot to like and if you’re not as steeped in these clichés as, say, myself, this is an easy recommend.
I do like the different approaches - Toma clearly wants to be more to our lead and has been there for every step of Honatsu’s rehabilitation, but drowning is also tantamount to smothering and the clear downside to his way is that he’s wrapping her in emotional bubble wrap.
Conversely, her time spent with the grumpier, edgier Tachibana carries a hint of uncertainty (I mean, edgier is a rather generous term, although, as I said, he does get a little grabbier than he should) and pushes Honatsu in a far more freeing sense to overcome what holds her back.
That’s some good crux. Still, it’s already fraying towards the end, with Toma and Tachibana having a pretty pointed conversation that implies that, yet again, the long-standing childhood friend is the one about to get clobbered.
In a way, the story of the story is almost eclipsing the book. I love the mangaka’s description of how this came about and what happened to make it a shojo, plus I love the way they do their author’s notes. It’s an interesting peek behind the curtain.
3.5 stars - I think I’ll let this one have the rounded up 4 stars because I was intrigued, even as it has some real obvious tells about where it’s headed, and I think Honatsu is great, coming to life even with a very cliche backstory.
Honatsu’s father died in an accident six years ago and the then-eleven-year-old girl was stricken with the loss of her memories. Now, her friend Toma protects her and looks after her, but the mysterious Tachibana has come to school and has some connection to her as well…
Did I just describe a suspense thriller or a shojo repurposed from a suspense thriller? Clearly the latter because pretty boys are all over the place and Tachibana is a jerk but still somehow attractive and we have the most obvious case of convenient plot amnesia ever.
So, due to the prolific output of these reviews I have a few crutches I like to rely on and one of those is the word ‘crux’. Thus, the crux of this volume, to say nothing of the thrust of the translated title, is the way that Honatsu is falling for Tachibana yet also drowning in affection from Toma.
It’s interesting enough, except that even with the seeded clues and implication that Tachibana is a lot more connected to Honatsu’s past than he’s letting on, you can clearly see the rails that this book is riding on.
Tachibana has some connection to the death of Honatsu’s father, spoiler, I suppose, but there’s no way in hell that he killed the guy and undoubtedly blames himself for some action or inaction, which is just waiting to be revealed later on at some moment of maximum romance interruptus and leads to Honatsu giving him the absolution he needs while conveniently explaining the times he’s been a butt to her (he runs very mercurial and too grabby at times the whole book)
Individual moments are great - minus his aforementioned mercurial temperament, which should have Honatsu falling upward in my opinion, Tachibana and Honatsu have a fantastic scene that repurposes the ‘storage closet mishap’ trope into a fantastic bit of motivation and triumph for Honatsu (and a great joke about how they seem to fall on each other a lot).
This is a standout moment that really sells Honatsu for me and cements what this volume can be when it’s at its best. Honatsu herself is determined to move forward and she’s a really solid character in her own right, uncertain about love but interested in figuring it out.
I’m being especially picky because the elements are here for a good book and this is, with reservations, a good book and I’ll continue on with the series for sure. It’s got a lot to like and if you’re not as steeped in these clichés as, say, myself, this is an easy recommend.
I do like the different approaches - Toma clearly wants to be more to our lead and has been there for every step of Honatsu’s rehabilitation, but drowning is also tantamount to smothering and the clear downside to his way is that he’s wrapping her in emotional bubble wrap.
Conversely, her time spent with the grumpier, edgier Tachibana carries a hint of uncertainty (I mean, edgier is a rather generous term, although, as I said, he does get a little grabbier than he should) and pushes Honatsu in a far more freeing sense to overcome what holds her back.
That’s some good crux. Still, it’s already fraying towards the end, with Toma and Tachibana having a pretty pointed conversation that implies that, yet again, the long-standing childhood friend is the one about to get clobbered.
In a way, the story of the story is almost eclipsing the book. I love the mangaka’s description of how this came about and what happened to make it a shojo, plus I love the way they do their author’s notes. It’s an interesting peek behind the curtain.
3.5 stars - I think I’ll let this one have the rounded up 4 stars because I was intrigued, even as it has some real obvious tells about where it’s headed, and I think Honatsu is great, coming to life even with a very cliche backstory.
November 9, 2022
An adorable introduction to what I am expecting to be an amazing manga. The storyline is fresh enough that it makes reading it thrilling and enjoyable. It follows a young girl with childhood amnesia as she tries to navigate the world of romance for the first time in her life by asking, "How do you know when you love someone?"
You know by the feeling of falling.
Or in her case... drowning, floundering, and grasping for threads.
You know by the feeling of falling.
Or in her case... drowning, floundering, and grasping for threads.
March 25, 2022
Although this is only the first volume, I'm in love with all the main characters (how can I not– they're all drawn so beautifully)!
Honatsu returns to high school as a second-year after two weeks of flu, and there is a rumour already going around saying she is dating Toma, one of her childhood friends. She has always find Toma comforting to be around with, and is almost certain that she perhaps is in love with him.
But when a new transfer student appears, Honatsu finds her emotions wavering. Shun makes her feel like falling, a feeling so different from how she feels for Toma. So, is this the feeling of being in love?
It would have read like a normal cliche love story of high school students, if not because of Honatsu's tragic past. Because of an accident, she does not have any memories from before she was eleven. And she seems to have no idea yet, but Shun and Toma knew something about the accident, maybe even connected to it.
I love how soft Honatsu's character is. It may seem like she's being pampered by both Toma and Akine, another childhood friend, but she has a desire to be independent on her own, and this fact is acknowledged by Shun. I don't like that Shun is pretty harsh to Honatsu, but there must be a reason as to why he's adamant to act cold to her, when it clearly bothers him as well.
I wish I have a Toma of my own too, though. He cares a lot about Honatsu and has always been there with her, especially after Honatsu lost her memories. This boy is so gentle and protective ;A; He clearly is in love with her, so I'm looking forward to see how he's going to continue doing so, now that Shun is around.
Overall, I will say that this is a rather wholesome read. The characters are easily likeable and I want to know more about them, especially Akine! I honestly cannot wait for the next volume to come out ♡
Many thanks to Netgalley and Kodansha for the digital review copy!
Honatsu returns to high school as a second-year after two weeks of flu, and there is a rumour already going around saying she is dating Toma, one of her childhood friends. She has always find Toma comforting to be around with, and is almost certain that she perhaps is in love with him.
But when a new transfer student appears, Honatsu finds her emotions wavering. Shun makes her feel like falling, a feeling so different from how she feels for Toma. So, is this the feeling of being in love?
It would have read like a normal cliche love story of high school students, if not because of Honatsu's tragic past. Because of an accident, she does not have any memories from before she was eleven. And she seems to have no idea yet, but Shun and Toma knew something about the accident, maybe even connected to it.
I love how soft Honatsu's character is. It may seem like she's being pampered by both Toma and Akine, another childhood friend, but she has a desire to be independent on her own, and this fact is acknowledged by Shun. I don't like that Shun is pretty harsh to Honatsu, but there must be a reason as to why he's adamant to act cold to her, when it clearly bothers him as well.
I wish I have a Toma of my own too, though. He cares a lot about Honatsu and has always been there with her, especially after Honatsu lost her memories. This boy is so gentle and protective ;A; He clearly is in love with her, so I'm looking forward to see how he's going to continue doing so, now that Shun is around.
Overall, I will say that this is a rather wholesome read. The characters are easily likeable and I want to know more about them, especially Akine! I honestly cannot wait for the next volume to come out ♡
Many thanks to Netgalley and Kodansha for the digital review copy!
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February 4, 2022A lovely start to a high school romance manga!
Falling Drowning volume 1 introduces us to our main character Honatsu Tenma, a high school student starting a new school year in the same class as her childhood friends, Toma and Akine. Her friends are protective of her, especially Toma, which students around them notice and assume they are dating. She finds out she's also in the same class as the new transfer student, Shun Tachibana, who is a friend of Toma as well. This volume commences the beginning of Honatsu's confusing feelings for Toma and Shun, not knowing the secrets they hide from her about their past.
This book is beautifully illustrated. It matches the youthfulness of the story and the emotions the characters are feeling. While this does have a few shoujo cliche scenes in the volume, the backstory and the mystery of Honatsu's past accident make it interesting that you can't help but be intrigued. I really like Honatsu and her determination to be independent. At the same time, I understand why Toma and Akine are protective of her and why Shun acts the way he does.
This volume is a good start to an engaging story, and I can't wait for volume two!
Thank you, NetGalley and Kodansha, for the eARC in exchange for honest feedback.
Falling Drowning volume 1 introduces us to our main character Honatsu Tenma, a high school student starting a new school year in the same class as her childhood friends, Toma and Akine. Her friends are protective of her, especially Toma, which students around them notice and assume they are dating. She finds out she's also in the same class as the new transfer student, Shun Tachibana, who is a friend of Toma as well. This volume commences the beginning of Honatsu's confusing feelings for Toma and Shun, not knowing the secrets they hide from her about their past.
This book is beautifully illustrated. It matches the youthfulness of the story and the emotions the characters are feeling. While this does have a few shoujo cliche scenes in the volume, the backstory and the mystery of Honatsu's past accident make it interesting that you can't help but be intrigued. I really like Honatsu and her determination to be independent. At the same time, I understand why Toma and Akine are protective of her and why Shun acts the way he does.
This volume is a good start to an engaging story, and I can't wait for volume two!
Thank you, NetGalley and Kodansha, for the eARC in exchange for honest feedback.
February 28, 2022
(𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝘼𝙍𝘾 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬)
This is my first manga from Yuko Inari and I have to say what an interesting story. I got into this manga blindly without knowing the plot. However I am glad I did that, it makes me feel curious until the end.
Our main character, Honatsu want to know what is love feels like and she too like everyone else want to feel that. She somehow claimed her feelings for her guy friend, Toma as Love until the transfer student comes, Shun make her heart waver.
Its sound really simple, however this manga especially the volumes 1 hinted a possible connection between Shun, Toma and Honatsu. As Honatsu lose chunk of her memories at 11 years old, there is a big possibility that Shun might be the cause and that Toma knew about them. It is very interesting. However I do not fancy love triangle tropes, usually I would drop story like that. But this series make me curious on their past, hence, I try to tolerate the love triangle that will happen soon.
Overall, intriguing concept, cute artstyle, beautiful character design and definitely a good shoujo mystery manga.
This is my first manga from Yuko Inari and I have to say what an interesting story. I got into this manga blindly without knowing the plot. However I am glad I did that, it makes me feel curious until the end.
Our main character, Honatsu want to know what is love feels like and she too like everyone else want to feel that. She somehow claimed her feelings for her guy friend, Toma as Love until the transfer student comes, Shun make her heart waver.
Its sound really simple, however this manga especially the volumes 1 hinted a possible connection between Shun, Toma and Honatsu. As Honatsu lose chunk of her memories at 11 years old, there is a big possibility that Shun might be the cause and that Toma knew about them. It is very interesting. However I do not fancy love triangle tropes, usually I would drop story like that. But this series make me curious on their past, hence, I try to tolerate the love triangle that will happen soon.
Overall, intriguing concept, cute artstyle, beautiful character design and definitely a good shoujo mystery manga.
February 15, 2022
4,5★
The manga is about a girl who lost her amnesia due to an accident, since then her friends became overprotective of her. Having lost 11 years worth of memory Honatsu tries her best to make up for it but after a mysterious transfer student arrives her peaceful life gets shaken up again. Somehow he seems to have a connection to her past aswell. of course that’s not all, honatasu‘s guy bestfriend Toma has a crush on her but she’s confused about her feelings since it’s the first time she felt something so close to love.
OH MY GOD !! I’m literally speechless. The last two pages left me on the edge of my seat i just can’t. The art - wow: Tachibana and Toma are so beautifully drawn. I love honatsu our main character so much because she is unlike any other shoujo girl. She wants to overcome her fears and learn and that’s why i love her so much. The plot is so interesting that I would definitely buy the second volume!
This is definitely for shoujo lovers who are tired of the clichés. This is the one!!!
Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha for this ARC in exchange for a honest review.
The manga is about a girl who lost her amnesia due to an accident, since then her friends became overprotective of her. Having lost 11 years worth of memory Honatsu tries her best to make up for it but after a mysterious transfer student arrives her peaceful life gets shaken up again. Somehow he seems to have a connection to her past aswell. of course that’s not all, honatasu‘s guy bestfriend Toma has a crush on her but she’s confused about her feelings since it’s the first time she felt something so close to love.
OH MY GOD !! I’m literally speechless. The last two pages left me on the edge of my seat i just can’t. The art - wow: Tachibana and Toma are so beautifully drawn. I love honatsu our main character so much because she is unlike any other shoujo girl. She wants to overcome her fears and learn and that’s why i love her so much. The plot is so interesting that I would definitely buy the second volume!
This is definitely for shoujo lovers who are tired of the clichés. This is the one!!!
Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha for this ARC in exchange for a honest review.
February 13, 2022
THIS WAS SOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!
Like DUDEEEEE!!
I'm not even a fan of love triangles, but this is absolutely delicious!! I don't even know which guy I'm shipping because I like them both! LOL! (Granted, I THINK deep down, I am leaning towards one guy specifically, but will see!)
And the romance of wondering and learning how you're in love was EXCELLENT!! I really really really enjoyed how the mangaka captured those feelings so profoundly as the manga progressed!
And the mystery! It is woven in so casually and left me on edge of wondering what exactly happened!
And Honatsu! I LOVE her character!! I admire how she is wanting to stand on her own and be independent!
I am just in my feelings with this manga and definitely going to need to keep up on this because it is everything I hoped for and more!
So so so excited! I can't even remember the last time where I genuinely loved a love triangle like this! Hopefully the second volume releases sooner rather than later! Cannot wait!!
*(I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts expressed are my own.)*
Like DUDEEEEE!!
I'm not even a fan of love triangles, but this is absolutely delicious!! I don't even know which guy I'm shipping because I like them both! LOL! (Granted, I THINK deep down, I am leaning towards one guy specifically, but will see!)
And the romance of wondering and learning how you're in love was EXCELLENT!! I really really really enjoyed how the mangaka captured those feelings so profoundly as the manga progressed!
And the mystery! It is woven in so casually and left me on edge of wondering what exactly happened!
And Honatsu! I LOVE her character!! I admire how she is wanting to stand on her own and be independent!
I am just in my feelings with this manga and definitely going to need to keep up on this because it is everything I hoped for and more!
So so so excited! I can't even remember the last time where I genuinely loved a love triangle like this! Hopefully the second volume releases sooner rather than later! Cannot wait!!
*(I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts expressed are my own.)*
February 27, 2022
No words, absolutely in love with the book!
March 1, 2022
First, my gratitude to Kodansha Comics and Netgalley for providing me a copy of this series in exchange for an honest review.
Frankly, I tried too hard to avoid reading love triangles because as much as possible, I want to keep myself from being insane and angry that my guy didn't win the "pick-me battle". But this is a free book, why not try it? And I did—and what do you know? I enjoyed it in one sitting!! Everything about it!! It didn't even bore me one second, or make me put it on hold, or make me push myself to finish it just for the sake of finishing it. This is really that good. It's the whole dinner package—yet my heart's still begging for more. Still hungry. Still have some room for more.
The story revolves around Honatsu in her second year of high school. She's been rumored to have a relationship with her childhood friend Toma, and because of this, she thinks that the comfort she feels around him might be love. But something changes within her when a transferred student Shun comes around. He does things that make her feel things that are unbeknownst to her and it might also be the start of blooming feelings.
The twist is that Honatsu got amnesia after an accident when she was a kid—and, Shun and Toma might be involved in it...
I love the comfort and fluff that Toma brings to the atmosphere, but the angst that Shun carries around him, heavy as it may, is just as swoon-worthy.
Finding yourself. Trying to stand up on your own. Growing and blooming. This defines the true essence of a great shoujo manga. I believe it will be even better in the future volumes. And I will be around to devour it.
Thinking about it, the characters made me reminisce about one of the famous love triangles in shoujo manga history. For instance, the Tohru Honda and Souma cousins (Kyo and Yuki) love triangle that shoujo manga fans surely loved and craved for. (I'm a certified team Kyo by the way!!) So, I'd definitely recommend this new gem, especially to the Fruits Basket community.
And yes, you all know now which of these guys I'm rooting for. I'm a definite Shun supporter from the start, but it wouldn't harm me to keep Toma around—he's just a good guy as well, and I love him too. I mean, don't we just feel drawn to moonshine guys? There's just this air that's sucking us in. But sunshine boys are just as great as well. It's just so hard to choose and I'm definitely not making sense anymore. But this is really a great read! Adios!
Frankly, I tried too hard to avoid reading love triangles because as much as possible, I want to keep myself from being insane and angry that my guy didn't win the "pick-me battle". But this is a free book, why not try it? And I did—and what do you know? I enjoyed it in one sitting!! Everything about it!! It didn't even bore me one second, or make me put it on hold, or make me push myself to finish it just for the sake of finishing it. This is really that good. It's the whole dinner package—yet my heart's still begging for more. Still hungry. Still have some room for more.
The story revolves around Honatsu in her second year of high school. She's been rumored to have a relationship with her childhood friend Toma, and because of this, she thinks that the comfort she feels around him might be love. But something changes within her when a transferred student Shun comes around. He does things that make her feel things that are unbeknownst to her and it might also be the start of blooming feelings.
The twist is that Honatsu got amnesia after an accident when she was a kid—and, Shun and Toma might be involved in it...
I love the comfort and fluff that Toma brings to the atmosphere, but the angst that Shun carries around him, heavy as it may, is just as swoon-worthy.
Finding yourself. Trying to stand up on your own. Growing and blooming. This defines the true essence of a great shoujo manga. I believe it will be even better in the future volumes. And I will be around to devour it.
Thinking about it, the characters made me reminisce about one of the famous love triangles in shoujo manga history. For instance, the Tohru Honda and Souma cousins (Kyo and Yuki) love triangle that shoujo manga fans surely loved and craved for. (I'm a certified team Kyo by the way!!) So, I'd definitely recommend this new gem, especially to the Fruits Basket community.
And yes, you all know now which of these guys I'm rooting for. I'm a definite Shun supporter from the start, but it wouldn't harm me to keep Toma around—he's just a good guy as well, and I love him too. I mean, don't we just feel drawn to moonshine guys? There's just this air that's sucking us in. But sunshine boys are just as great as well. It's just so hard to choose and I'm definitely not making sense anymore. But this is really a great read! Adios!
April 10, 2022
I SWEAR TO GOD, KODANSHA AND THEIR COMICS NEVER FAIL TO AMAZE ME. If not Kodansha and Net Galley I don't know if i would have ever started reading mangas, I've always thought about it, but never tried it and I'm so so excited every time I see something new in their sections.
This story was so well written, I loved that main character had amnesia when she was little, it really added some kind of mystery to the story. When the guys started talking "You're right, she doesn't remember anything", I started thinking what is the real backstory of all these characters, I'm really curious how will the love triangle look in the volume 2, I have hate love relationship with love triangles, I can never choose myself which one I prefer and the jumping from one guy to another is really getting on my nerves (not in a bad way), why do both guys have to be so good looking and different.
I'm really hooked and I can't wait to try other volumes as well. I really hope she regains her memory back.
Thanks Kodansha and NetGalley for giving me an obline copy of this manga in exchange for an honest review
This story was so well written, I loved that main character had amnesia when she was little, it really added some kind of mystery to the story. When the guys started talking "You're right, she doesn't remember anything", I started thinking what is the real backstory of all these characters, I'm really curious how will the love triangle look in the volume 2, I have hate love relationship with love triangles, I can never choose myself which one I prefer and the jumping from one guy to another is really getting on my nerves (not in a bad way), why do both guys have to be so good looking and different.
I'm really hooked and I can't wait to try other volumes as well. I really hope she regains her memory back.
Thanks Kodansha and NetGalley for giving me an obline copy of this manga in exchange for an honest review
May 4, 2024
J’hésite entre trois ou quatre étoiles… l’histoire a l’air mims mais l’écriture est étrange
February 13, 2022
This was a pleasant surprise! I'm always a little cautious about reading high school shojo because the storylines become so generic--and then predicable. Well, this one definitely breaks the mold! Our main character, Honatsu, wants to know what love is and she is in the midst of crushing on and being crushed on by childhood best friend Toma. Meanwhile, new transfer student in school, Shun, comes in and starts to change her perspective on what being in love means. There's a little bit of mystery involved too: Honatsu lost her memories when she was eleven and her father was involved in an accident in which he died--but might have been murdered?! Definitely intrigued to read volume 2!
February 25, 2022
Arc was given by Kodansha & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This review is being published after the release date (February 2nd, 2022)
Content/Trigger Warnings: Depictions and talk of a car accident, talk of loss/death of a parent
I love a good manga that gets me eagerly invested, craving for the next volume to descend into my grabby, little hands. This was such a great manga and it had everything. It has a love triangle, protective friends, a dark horse love interest, a main character with a tragic backstory, just everything you want and need in a manga to keep you invested in the series. I think I can say, with my whole chest, there are going to be many manga readers who don’t want to miss this series.
We follow Honatsu Tenma, a high school student who’s starting a new year at school with her childhood best friends, Toma and Akine. Only Tenma has missed a good chunk of school due to being sick and upon starting her new year, her friends become even more protective of her especially Toma. Toma is so protective that the other students start to notice and soon start a rumor of the two of them dating. With the past of a tragic accident from six years ago claiming her memories, Honatsu tries her best to do things her own way, at her own pace, despite her two friends constantly interfering. While Tenma is trying to get her bearings among all of this, she learns about a new transfer student, Shun Tachibana, who’s Toma’s friend from childhood, but also has rumors going around about him too. This is the start of Honatsu’s journey of discovery her divided feelings between Toma and Shun, and the secrets that are being kept away from her and her tragic past.
Let me start by saying there’s something about a childhood friend to lovers trope that hits differently in literature especially in manga. Sprinkle in a love triangle and you’ve got a spicy story just waiting to unfold. There’s also a whole mystery that surrounds to two love interests of our main character that just adds a nice little touch to this story as a whole. What I’m trying to say, I’m invested. I’m in deep and I don’t want anyone to take me out of this rabbit hole.
Starting off with the characters, we have a lot of groundwork being established in a steady pace in this first volume. We see bits and pieces of their history, pieces of childhood, and little details that have you wondering, eager to know more about those characters. While the brief details of Honatsu’s memory loss is sprinkled throughout this volume, the approach to build up the characters first was nicely executed and the best method to approach this first volume in the series. It leaves the readers invested in the characters, but leaving us with a fiery desire to seek out the truth by reading volumes as they release. Which I’m going to be honest, I really want to know more about Shun due to there being so much mystery surrounding his character.
Speaking of characters, Honatsu’s character is probably one of my favorite main characters in a while. The way the mangaka established her character was really refreshing to read about. Despite having lost her memories, she has a strong desire to learn things on her own and discover what she likes and dislikes. Her approach to love felt very realistic as well. Falling in love, crushes are both feelings that can cause such internal stress for anyone, at any age. So seeing her character have all these thoughts and feelings about falling in love while she’s under going her own journey of self-growth was really refreshing, and felt realistic for someone of her age.
Of course, I say this with every manga, but the art style was superb. It gives me similar vibes to Ouran High School Host Club and it’s just an art style that’s like catnip to me. There were little details in the illustrations that were really eye pleasing. The way some of the scenes are illustrated fit perfectly to the emotions being set or expressed during that scene. It’s beautifully done, absolutely beautiful.
Overall, I really adore this manga and I really wish we had details for volume two! For a first volume in a series, the story has me fully captured and I’m obsessed with what the next volume is going to give us. Not to mention, I have so much intrigue and questions about so many things, and I just really need the rest of this series. Of course, if you’re a lover of contemporary, romance, and slice of life kind of books/manga then I highly recommend picking this manga up. Plus, I think the way story itself will capture you, making this a fast read.
The quotes above were taken from an ARC and are subject to change upon publication.
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This review is being published after the release date (February 2nd, 2022)
Content/Trigger Warnings: Depictions and talk of a car accident, talk of loss/death of a parent
I love a good manga that gets me eagerly invested, craving for the next volume to descend into my grabby, little hands. This was such a great manga and it had everything. It has a love triangle, protective friends, a dark horse love interest, a main character with a tragic backstory, just everything you want and need in a manga to keep you invested in the series. I think I can say, with my whole chest, there are going to be many manga readers who don’t want to miss this series.
We follow Honatsu Tenma, a high school student who’s starting a new year at school with her childhood best friends, Toma and Akine. Only Tenma has missed a good chunk of school due to being sick and upon starting her new year, her friends become even more protective of her especially Toma. Toma is so protective that the other students start to notice and soon start a rumor of the two of them dating. With the past of a tragic accident from six years ago claiming her memories, Honatsu tries her best to do things her own way, at her own pace, despite her two friends constantly interfering. While Tenma is trying to get her bearings among all of this, she learns about a new transfer student, Shun Tachibana, who’s Toma’s friend from childhood, but also has rumors going around about him too. This is the start of Honatsu’s journey of discovery her divided feelings between Toma and Shun, and the secrets that are being kept away from her and her tragic past.
“Rather than a single moment it’s more like your feelings of “liking someone” gradually accumulate.”
Let me start by saying there’s something about a childhood friend to lovers trope that hits differently in literature especially in manga. Sprinkle in a love triangle and you’ve got a spicy story just waiting to unfold. There’s also a whole mystery that surrounds to two love interests of our main character that just adds a nice little touch to this story as a whole. What I’m trying to say, I’m invested. I’m in deep and I don’t want anyone to take me out of this rabbit hole.
Starting off with the characters, we have a lot of groundwork being established in a steady pace in this first volume. We see bits and pieces of their history, pieces of childhood, and little details that have you wondering, eager to know more about those characters. While the brief details of Honatsu’s memory loss is sprinkled throughout this volume, the approach to build up the characters first was nicely executed and the best method to approach this first volume in the series. It leaves the readers invested in the characters, but leaving us with a fiery desire to seek out the truth by reading volumes as they release. Which I’m going to be honest, I really want to know more about Shun due to there being so much mystery surrounding his character.
“I think people who can take care of themselves are far more precious.”
Speaking of characters, Honatsu’s character is probably one of my favorite main characters in a while. The way the mangaka established her character was really refreshing to read about. Despite having lost her memories, she has a strong desire to learn things on her own and discover what she likes and dislikes. Her approach to love felt very realistic as well. Falling in love, crushes are both feelings that can cause such internal stress for anyone, at any age. So seeing her character have all these thoughts and feelings about falling in love while she’s under going her own journey of self-growth was really refreshing, and felt realistic for someone of her age.
Of course, I say this with every manga, but the art style was superb. It gives me similar vibes to Ouran High School Host Club and it’s just an art style that’s like catnip to me. There were little details in the illustrations that were really eye pleasing. The way some of the scenes are illustrated fit perfectly to the emotions being set or expressed during that scene. It’s beautifully done, absolutely beautiful.
Overall, I really adore this manga and I really wish we had details for volume two! For a first volume in a series, the story has me fully captured and I’m obsessed with what the next volume is going to give us. Not to mention, I have so much intrigue and questions about so many things, and I just really need the rest of this series. Of course, if you’re a lover of contemporary, romance, and slice of life kind of books/manga then I highly recommend picking this manga up. Plus, I think the way story itself will capture you, making this a fast read.
The quotes above were taken from an ARC and are subject to change upon publication.
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March 3, 2022
Falling Drowning tells the story of Honatsu, who is a teenage girl who suffers memory loss after an accident that took her father's life. While trying to remember the person that she is, she also has to navigate high school, friendships, and of course, LOVE. There are two boys in the running for Honatsu's affection. One of them, Toma is a sweet, caring guy who is always looking out for her. Tachibana on the other hand is brooding, a bit scary, but also thrilling. Both of these boys seem to be in some way connected to Honatsu's forgotten past, but it's unclear exactly how at this point in the story. This story feels pretty standard and trope-heavy, but it is also just kind of a fun read. It's not too complicated, but I think it has enough mystery to keep readers intrigued. I like the concept of Honatsu trying to figure out what it means to fall in love. Is love stability or is it falling? Is love a calm warm sensation or does it shock you like lightning?
My only reservation about this story is that it seems like everyone around Honatsu isn't telling her the truth about herself, her life, and the accident. I don't like the idea of love interests who aren't upfront and honest. I don't like that they clearly know things about Honatsu that she doesn't. I think this is where a lot of the conflict is going to come from in this story, so I think it will probably be hit or miss for other readers.
I enjoyed the art quite a bit! The character designs are especially nice. The use of differently weighted line-art allows for a lot of movement and expression from the characters. All-in-all I think that I would consider reading a second volume, but I think this story will appeal to a younger audience than myself.
My only reservation about this story is that it seems like everyone around Honatsu isn't telling her the truth about herself, her life, and the accident. I don't like the idea of love interests who aren't upfront and honest. I don't like that they clearly know things about Honatsu that she doesn't. I think this is where a lot of the conflict is going to come from in this story, so I think it will probably be hit or miss for other readers.
I enjoyed the art quite a bit! The character designs are especially nice. The use of differently weighted line-art allows for a lot of movement and expression from the characters. All-in-all I think that I would consider reading a second volume, but I think this story will appeal to a younger audience than myself.
April 9, 2022
Many thanks to Netgalley and Kodansha for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Honestly, wasn't expecting some deeper and dark mystery in this romance manga. It came off as a typical shojo romance but there are some hidden past and dark secret that are unravelling slowly. Honatsu, our female lead seems to have lost her memories after an accident and she lives her life with her childhood friends, Touma and Akine. A transfer student, the grumpy Shun seems to be hiding something and there are things that slowly being revealed as we go far into the story.
I love romance that explored the ideas of love, trying to understand the feelimg of love, the slow build up. This manga show that through the amazing and gorgeous artstyle plus the metaphors and symbolism.
There are gists of whats happening regarding the accident and it seems far more complex than simple accidents so im curious of whats going to happen next.
4.5 stars
Honestly, wasn't expecting some deeper and dark mystery in this romance manga. It came off as a typical shojo romance but there are some hidden past and dark secret that are unravelling slowly. Honatsu, our female lead seems to have lost her memories after an accident and she lives her life with her childhood friends, Touma and Akine. A transfer student, the grumpy Shun seems to be hiding something and there are things that slowly being revealed as we go far into the story.
I love romance that explored the ideas of love, trying to understand the feelimg of love, the slow build up. This manga show that through the amazing and gorgeous artstyle plus the metaphors and symbolism.
There are gists of whats happening regarding the accident and it seems far more complex than simple accidents so im curious of whats going to happen next.
4.5 stars
March 19, 2022
Rating: 3.75 🌟
First and foremost, I'd like to express my gratitude to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for providing me with an e-ARC of this manga.
Summary: Honatsu has only started her second year of high school, but there is already talk that she is dating Toma, a childhood buddy. While Honatsu isn't completely against the notion, she isn't certain what she feels for Toma is truly love. The waters become much murkier when aloof transfer student Shun Tachibana comes. Shun's connection to the past she can't remember is a mystery. And, with her intellect and heart pulling her in opposite directions, can Honatsu decide what she truly wants?
I'd like to add emphasis to the graphics, which were both adorable and fascinating at the same time. Toma, though. Where should I go to seek for you, huh? You're the person who every lady fantasizes about.🤍
February 22, 2022
(Thank you Kodansha and Netgalley for an eARC copy in exchange for a review)
Honatsu and Toma childhood best friends start their second year of high school.
While she tries to catch up to this feeling, she has in herself of lacking something we met Shun Tachibana a new transfer student. Her head and heart pull in opposite directions, what is in her past that she can feel within these two boys.
There's more to this story than i'd thought a shojo manga to be, the suspense of an accident and lost memories involving love is a melancholic vibe i enjoy. I question moments from each character, 'do they know more' 'should i suspect you'.
I'm always up for a childhood friends to lovers, someone that already knows you inside and out, add some 'i've always been in love with you' type moments and sold. Then add a love triangle where you get the feeling somethings not adding up, I love the moments where 'i shouldn't be in love with you but i am' type feeling!!!
This story pulls between what you think love is to how it is felt by Honatsu. Like the title I expect to be fully submerged in whatever memories come to light in volume 2!! <3
Honatsu and Toma childhood best friends start their second year of high school.
While she tries to catch up to this feeling, she has in herself of lacking something we met Shun Tachibana a new transfer student. Her head and heart pull in opposite directions, what is in her past that she can feel within these two boys.
There's more to this story than i'd thought a shojo manga to be, the suspense of an accident and lost memories involving love is a melancholic vibe i enjoy. I question moments from each character, 'do they know more' 'should i suspect you'.
I'm always up for a childhood friends to lovers, someone that already knows you inside and out, add some 'i've always been in love with you' type moments and sold. Then add a love triangle where you get the feeling somethings not adding up, I love the moments where 'i shouldn't be in love with you but i am' type feeling!!!
This story pulls between what you think love is to how it is felt by Honatsu. Like the title I expect to be fully submerged in whatever memories come to light in volume 2!! <3
March 26, 2022
I completely LOVED this book. The artwork is GORGEOUS, yes there is a high school love triangle, BUT there is ALSO a mystery that for some reason just grabbed me! The MC h has amnesia, yet she is drawn to the new kid in school and doesn't know why.
Yes, I am a sucker for a well-written amnesia storyline. The heart wants what the heart wants. And my heart wants more of this series.
5, I am constantly starting something that I love that doesn't have the next book out in a language I can read and comprehend and I am starting to hate myself for it, stars.
My thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
Yes, I am a sucker for a well-written amnesia storyline. The heart wants what the heart wants. And my heart wants more of this series.
5, I am constantly starting something that I love that doesn't have the next book out in a language I can read and comprehend and I am starting to hate myself for it, stars.
My thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 24, 2024
Falling Drowning starts off unassuming as a romantic high school comedy complete with a love triangle but we quickly relaise there are more angsty elements at play. A love triangle involving childhood friends, amnesia and *spoiler* potentially murder?
Inari's high school drama combines the innocence and sweetness of high school romance with a compelling suspense theme and two ships that have their own attractive qualities.
An intriguing series and one that will be great to follow into volume 2
Personally somewhat too innocent and high school-esque for me? I feel like I may have outgrown the high school aged, overly innocent heroine.
3.5 stars rounded up
Inari's high school drama combines the innocence and sweetness of high school romance with a compelling suspense theme and two ships that have their own attractive qualities.
An intriguing series and one that will be great to follow into volume 2
Personally somewhat too innocent and high school-esque for me? I feel like I may have outgrown the high school aged, overly innocent heroine.
3.5 stars rounded up
February 3, 2022
Big thanks to Kodansha for the e-ARC of this title via NetGalley. This review is being given honestly and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
This was such a great start to a new serial! I loved the set-up and the air of mystery/secrets surrounding Honatsu, Tachibana, and Toma. I am really looking forward to the next installment of this series because I was pulled in right away. Also, Im usually not a huge fan of love triangles but the amnesia situation has me very intrigued about how the romance will go from here.
This was such a great start to a new serial! I loved the set-up and the air of mystery/secrets surrounding Honatsu, Tachibana, and Toma. I am really looking forward to the next installment of this series because I was pulled in right away. Also, Im usually not a huge fan of love triangles but the amnesia situation has me very intrigued about how the romance will go from here.
August 10, 2022
I wasn't excepting something that good omg.
The plot is amazing, the characters are fabulous, the relationships are chefkiss and i'm absolutely in love with the love triangle here. The only thing missing for me is the quality of the first character's drawing. The boys are super pretty but Honatsu could have been improved compared to the other characters i think ^^
Anyway, i'll definitely read the second volume, and hopefully put a five stars rating if everything evolves in a good way.
The plot is amazing, the characters are fabulous, the relationships are chefkiss and i'm absolutely in love with the love triangle here. The only thing missing for me is the quality of the first character's drawing. The boys are super pretty but Honatsu could have been improved compared to the other characters i think ^^
Anyway, i'll definitely read the second volume, and hopefully put a five stars rating if everything evolves in a good way.
March 1, 2022
I really enjoyed this. The artwork was beautiful and that cover is absolutely stunning. The storyline is quite intriguing as it involves a mystery revolving around the main female character. There is the beginnings of a love triangle in this first volume and I'm also interested to see how that will turn out. I wish the second volume was already available so I could just binge read the whole series!
Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha for this e arc in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha for this e arc in exchange for my honest review.
February 24, 2022
I always adore a good romance manga. This one started off being a light read, with likeable, if not a bit cliched charcters with many plot moving moments that propel the love traingle between the main charcters further.
From the beginning of the volume to the end, there wasn’t much character development however there were small things to be learned, plot points slowly being unravelled. It isnt anything unique but can be enjoyable if you’re looking for a light read.
The artstyle is ok, nothing to gush about but it does the job of bringing these charcters to life. I will continue to keep my eye on this series as I’m curious to know what happens next.
Summary: it was ok.
From the beginning of the volume to the end, there wasn’t much character development however there were small things to be learned, plot points slowly being unravelled. It isnt anything unique but can be enjoyable if you’re looking for a light read.
The artstyle is ok, nothing to gush about but it does the job of bringing these charcters to life. I will continue to keep my eye on this series as I’m curious to know what happens next.
Summary: it was ok.
April 19, 2022
It's not very common to have a shoujo manga with a deeper, mysterious story. Falling Drowning features your usual love triangle and (more or less) oblivious main female character...but in this one the twist if she has memory loss and this new guy seems to have issues with her...but he seems familiar...ahhh!
February 2, 2022
Definitely a love triangle, but that's never bothered me. The suspense has me desperate for more. I also don't have a favorite yet, which is the sign of a well done book in my mind.
February 5, 2022
I already can't wait for more!
This has the typical feel of a high school, love triangle shojo manga... and then they throw in that our main character has amnesia and she might have a connection to the new boy in school that she doesn't know about.
I'm hooked.
I really loved the art style and the characters. Every character felt so real, even the secondary characters. I really can't wait to learn more about them and what exactly happened in the past. This is a series I'm going to need for my collection.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This has the typical feel of a high school, love triangle shojo manga... and then they throw in that our main character has amnesia and she might have a connection to the new boy in school that she doesn't know about.
I'm hooked.
I really loved the art style and the characters. Every character felt so real, even the secondary characters. I really can't wait to learn more about them and what exactly happened in the past. This is a series I'm going to need for my collection.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 21, 2022
I absolutely loved this manga and can’t wait for Volume 2! This gave me Fruits Basket vibes so i’d definitely recommend this to lovers of Furuba. Toma reminded me of Yuki and Shun reminded me of Kyo for sure!
It has some of my favourite romance tropes like Friends to Lovers and a spectacular Love Triangle. This also has an intriguing Amnesia plot to give the story depth and intrigue.
Overall I can’t wait to pick up Volume 2!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me an e-copy of this manga to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
It has some of my favourite romance tropes like Friends to Lovers and a spectacular Love Triangle. This also has an intriguing Amnesia plot to give the story depth and intrigue.
Overall I can’t wait to pick up Volume 2!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me an e-copy of this manga to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 2, 2022
I received a copy of this manga through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
It was a nice manga with pretty art and decently interesting storyline. As the mangaka said herself it was supposed to be a suspense story at first and you kinda feel it in some parts of the plot but mostly it’s shoujo manga with a love triangle and a bit of a mystery. I especially liked the 2 potentially opposite definitions of love that the main characters experience and the building mystery behind their pasts.😊
It was a nice manga with pretty art and decently interesting storyline. As the mangaka said herself it was supposed to be a suspense story at first and you kinda feel it in some parts of the plot but mostly it’s shoujo manga with a love triangle and a bit of a mystery. I especially liked the 2 potentially opposite definitions of love that the main characters experience and the building mystery behind their pasts.😊
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