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Takane & Hana, Vol. 18 by Yuki Shiwasu
3.75
emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Let’s start with the obvious, the Adult/Minor Romantic Relationship. This is ultimately what the series is about. It’s about them making it work, with parental consent and all. So if that is something that is triggering, very understandably so, then skip this series entirely. There is plenty of books out there filled with healthy Adult age gaps worth reading. Highly encourage anyone promoting Takane & Hana to mention the Adult/Minor Romanitc Relationship content warning and not calling it an age gap alongside the healthy Adult/Adult age gaps, call it what it is for those who need to know.

Now that aside, this was a very enjoyable read for me. It’s hilarious, fun and overall liked what I was reading. The characters were the most enjoyable thing and I was extremely happy with seeing a Trans woman character being portrayed respectfully. I wish that there was more time to spend with her but sadly not. She is one of my faves in the whole series, I’d come back to this in a Takane & Hana spin-off if she had a series of her own but I don’t think that will happen.

Takane & Hana is not going to be for everyone, however if you are going to read the series I hope you have as good a time reading it as I did. Will I read this series again? Probably not, I enjoyed my time but I’m not likely to dive back in as far as I know.

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