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ravensandpages 's review for:
Getting Closer to You, Vol. 1
by Ruri Kamino
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
arc provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review
After muscle-obsessed Kaho Hibi gets noticed and recruited by the basketball team's star to whip the team into shape, she thinks her dreams of being surrounded by muscles have come true— until said star takes an interest in making her see beyond his pecs and biceps. If you were a fan of Gou and Seijuro in Free! you're going to eat this up.
This shoujo had a very funny, lighthearted premise, which I enjoyed but ultimately fell flat under the pacing. This book starts off strong with chapter 1, which is fine, but the face paced-ness of their relationship doesn't seem to match how Kaho herself actually feels. It's very one-sided towards Natsume, and I didn't feel a strong drive to root for their relationship. It felt both like a lot and nothing at all was happening, which was a little impressive. In the end it wasn't the type of shoujo I really enjoy.
I don't think I'll be continuing, but as stated above, if you enjoyed Gou and Seijuro's relationship in Free!, you may enjoy this a lot more than I did!
After muscle-obsessed Kaho Hibi gets noticed and recruited by the basketball team's star to whip the team into shape, she thinks her dreams of being surrounded by muscles have come true— until said star takes an interest in making her see beyond his pecs and biceps. If you were a fan of Gou and Seijuro in Free! you're going to eat this up.
This shoujo had a very funny, lighthearted premise, which I enjoyed but ultimately fell flat under the pacing. This book starts off strong with chapter 1, which is fine, but the face paced-ness of their relationship doesn't seem to match how Kaho herself actually feels. It's very one-sided towards Natsume, and I didn't feel a strong drive to root for their relationship. It felt both like a lot and nothing at all was happening, which was a little impressive. In the end it wasn't the type of shoujo I really enjoy.
I don't think I'll be continuing, but as stated above, if you enjoyed Gou and Seijuro's relationship in Free!, you may enjoy this a lot more than I did!