For this month's BL Bookrack, I decided to check out The Color of Love, which was among the BL titles Amazon recently removed from its store for (theoretically) violating its content requirements. Did it deserve this fate? Not in my opinion! Check out my review for the details. … [Read more...] about The Color of Love by Kiyo Ueda
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Your Story I’ve Known by Tsuta Suzuki
While I'd stop short of calling myself an actual fan of A Strange and Mystifying Story, it was at least interesting and I found Tsuta Suzuki's distinct art style very appealing. When the opportunity to read another work from her arose, therefore, I was eager to seize it. You can find my review for Manga Bookshelf's BL Bookrack column here. Review copy provided by the … [Read more...] about Your Story I’ve Known by Tsuta Suzuki
Right Here, Right Now! 1-2 by Souya Himawari
This time travel historical romance is actually a lot more rational than one would expect. Unfortunately, the romance is the least successful element of the story. You can find my review for BL Bookrack here. Review copies provided by the publisher. … [Read more...] about Right Here, Right Now! 1-2 by Souya Himawari
My Bad! by Rize Shinba
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
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