Seasons In Bloom
I must say that I was quite impressed by the contrast rendered by the combination of the delightful art style and coloring and the toxic story told through those very same peaceful soft traits. I liked it because it was like conveying the general saying about to not judge a book by its cover: it was interesting to see how, underneath that apparent calm, laid violent, vicious, obsessive thoughts, feelings and ill intentions which always quivered to be unleashed. Unfolding in such an environment impregnated with such negative vibes, it was not surprising that the story would present a tragic outcome... Upon the whole, it's a well-written story. The structure was good and those twisted emotions were well-portrayed. Needless to say, I liked the art. And I also liked the historical backdrop and the all-girls prestigious boarding school setting. Still, on a more intimate level, I cannot quite say that I liked the story. The plot was not my cup of tea and I couldn't feel any sympathy for the characters. They were all bad, starting from the adults and coming to the two girls. But I think a live-action movie of this story would be interesting to watch! > By the way, it's not yuri. [Note for myself] There's not even a proper lesbian relationship going on. It's all on one's girl part who is obsessed with the other girl, who in return hates her till the very end. Physically nothing happens either.
Prism Spectrum
# Half-Japanese Seme x Japanese Uke, Boarding School Spin-off: Hana no Arashi wa, - It's the story of the student council's members Kaede and Souichirou (one of the two twins, the one with glasses) - (not scanlated in English, but in Spanish it's completely available) [[Already completely read in Spanish]]
Seishun Sanka!
The art style was not much to my liking, but the story was surprisingly good! Apart from the prestigious, boarding all-boys school setting, which is one of my weaknesses in BL, I liked how the story developed! At first, I was worried about the uke's intentions in suggesting to become the seme's lover out of the blue, and, as we see later in ch. 5, they weren't genuine indeed at the beginning, but all is well that ends well! (Well, the seme also went along with the flow at first, without giving it much thought, when his crush was actually a girl, but he fell in love with the uke right after, so I was mostly worried for the uke). Thankfully it was a healthy and cute relationship in the end, and their budding first love was so endearing and it felt like something precious to protect! So, while it's not one of my fave, I really enjoyed reading this sweet story! > Btw, it would be nice if there was a story for Hoshirou's roommate ohoh
Fuuki No Okite
3 Volumes (Complete) - Raws are available. > Honestly, I'm not much taken with this story...I don't know if the raws here are really completed, I think they're not, but having gone through those till ch. 17.5 it seems they didn't do it yet...it dragged on and on without even doing it in the end. This story gave me the impression of being a chaotic mess...like a lot of chaos for nothing... > Anyway, if someone picks it up again, I'll give it another try, because for now I gave it 3 stars, but I'll have to see and confirm if it's really worth even those 3 stars of if it'll be worth 2 stars only at the end...
Honto wa Suki da
1 Volume (Complete) - Hope to read the whole story!
Majutsushi-tachi no Yasoukyoku
Unique story, I like it when I find something different to read! Too bad that it was not fully developed though! There was a good world building at first but then it was so rushed! The setting and the plot were interesting, but there are things left without a closure, about the brother, who after being brought to jail escaped, and Sagiri says he will search for him, then about Sagiri's family as well. And, in any case, there was so much to be still explored, also at the academy, the school and dorm life, for example...it's a pity because it had the potential to be a better story! At least about their relationship it's completed, although rushed as well, but regarding the plot and the whole background, one would expect a second volume! So, in that respect, it felt like a draft of what could have been! Anyway, it's still cute to read!
Shiroi Heya No Futari
One of the oldest GL out there (1971) by Yamagishi Ryouko, one of Year 24 Group. .୧୨. Couple of the White Room - After her parents died in an accident, Resine, a dainty girl who always had a sheltered life, is to be taken in by her aunt. However, she doesn't want to stay in her house, so she decides to enter an all-girls boarding school. There, she'll be rooming with a certain Simone, who turns out to be an outrageous girl, rude to her from the start... Tragic and angsty, but beautiful story. Recommended to those who like classic manga and dramatic stories with sad endings.
Shinshikyoutei Wo Musubou!
3 Volumes (Complete?) - Raw: 77mh.com / colist_182963.html Sequel: Shuujuu Keiyaku o Musubou! (Not scanlated) - Continuation about the couple Chris (Waka's childhood friend) and the priest's relationship. // 1 Volume (Complete) - Raw (Complete): 77mh.com / colist_227511.html > I hope to read the rest of this story. And I'd also really like to read the sequel about Chris and the priest!
Innocent Maze
Surprisingly, it was put together nicely! I wouldn't call it a favourite of mine, but I really enjoyed reading it! It's a fun, cute and simple story from which you wouldn't expect much at first, but it was actually good!
Maria-sama Ga Miteru