I didn't think I was interested in reading My Bad! at first, since I typically don't enjoy BL comedies, but after reading Shinba's Intriguing Secrets, I changed my mind. I'm glad I did, because the stories in this collection are quirky and often genuinely funny. "Stamp Please!," the story of a guy who falls in love with his amiable postman, is a particular favorite. You can … [Read more...] about My Bad! by Rize Shinba
Boys' Love
Honey Colored Pancakes by Keiko Kinoshita
Who could resist a cover this cute? Certainly not me. I reviewed this collection for this month's BL Bookrack at Manga Bookshelf. I liked the title story very much, but had mixed feelings about the others. You can find that review here. Review copy provided by the publisher. … [Read more...] about Honey Colored Pancakes by Keiko Kinoshita
You & Me, Etc. by Kyugo: A-
What a pleasant surprise! The stories collected in You & Me, Etc. are all very strong, and my only real complaint is that they're over too quickly! You can find my review here, as part of Manga Bookshelf's monthly BL Bookrack column. Review copy provided by the publisher. … [Read more...] about You & Me, Etc. by Kyugo: A-
No Touching At All by Kou Yoneda: A-
No Touching At All depicts an office fling between two coworkers in their late twenties that grows into something more. Even though formerly straight Togawa declares his love for Shima, Shima just can't believe that Togawa's desire for a family won't eventually tear them apart. It's somewhat reminiscent of Future Lovers, so if you liked that (and who wouldn't?!) you'd probably … [Read more...] about No Touching At All by Kou Yoneda: A-
Tidbits: Four by Hinako Takanaga
This installment of Tidbits is devoted to the BL stories of Hinako Takanaga! Today I'm focusing on some shorter works, but look for Little Butterfly and Challengers in future columns. A trio of one-shots is up first—A Capable Man, CROQUIS, and Liberty Liberty!—followed by the second volume of You Will Drown in Love. That series is still ongoing in Japan, where the third volume … [Read more...] about Tidbits: Four by Hinako Takanaga