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Maybe this book is meant to shown kids how not to act because everything, characters and story, felt very very shallow. I'm okay with shallow, self-centered main characters when their narratives are interesting, but Chloe felt too run-of-the-mill. Not a good start for volume one, but I'm interested in reading the others.
On the other hand, the artwork is very cute and colorful!
On the other hand, the artwork is very cute and colorful!
"It's gonna be a no from me, dawg." Randy Jackson
Not a page goes by without a heap of emotional abuse. I couldn't finish the volume and had to drop it early.
The main character Fumi has no self-esteem, cries all the time, and ignores the well-meaning advice of her friends and family to drop her butthole of a boyfriend!
Most shoujo readers have built up a tolerance for angsty sad boys, playboys, and tsunderes, but this guy, Hayato, is beyond trifling. He constantly disrespects Fumi, cheats on her countless times (within 4 chapters), and only spends time with her when her legs are opened if you know what I mean. He's so used to dogging her out that when he even thought she was with another dude he lost it.
Skip this one. I'm serious. Save the time. Toxic vibes only
I won this through a Goodreads giveaway a while ago!
STORY:
Basically, The Scorsoclini Marriage Bargain by Lucy Monroe and illustrated by Kazuna Uchida (128 pages) is about Prince Claudio being a jerk and Princess Therese trying to hide her health issues. I would say this is for a mature audience because there are some sexy times (not explicit, but there's a climactic love scene with a climax *badum tsk*) and the whole “produce an heir” problem that won’t appeal to most older teens; however, the story’s tone is too juvenile for adults.
This isn’t a negative point of the story, but I hate drawn-out misconceptions.Here, Claudio thinks Therese is cheating on him and won’t give her a chance to explain herself. But Therese drags out the truth forever! I ain’t never been so tired. ._.
CHARACTERS:
This story is more plot-driven than character-driven and that’s fine. The characters are flat, but the focus is on how Therese is going to break the news.
I found Claudio to be the worst. I’m not against male characters that lash out because they can’t express their feelings. If you’re familiar with manga/anime, you know those characters as tsunderes. Sometimes, that makes for an interesting character if they have a tender side, but Claudio just has no redeeming qualities. Besides being in-universe handsome (His angular chin reminds of a Dorito) and rich and a prince, I just don’t see why anyone would like him.
He gets upset that Theresa won’t “put out” and tells her that she’s not fulfilling her duties to him. Ew. He even tries to fondle her in the bathtub even after she says no. Claudio bursts in on Therese in the bathroom so many times, trying to pressure her into sex. In a fit of bravado, he tells her if she won't have sex with him, then she is expendable. I understand that he feels alienated from the lack of sexual intimacy, but you don’t go about it like a kid throwing a tantrum. You need COM-MU-NI-CA-TION!
Claudio’s whole character is I WANT MY SEX NOW! And… being condescending.
Therese, as Claudio describes her, is beautiful and modest. Nothing startlingly interesting about her. She does let Claudio know that the way he is treating her like a sex-toy is wrong, but she’s still a doormat most of the time. Therese is the long-suffering wife.
The best character is King Vicente! He’s an adorable old guy. Honestly, I liked Claudio’s family even though they are just extended cameos.
ART:
The artwork is okay. It has a standard, sleek look that reminds me of most recent shoujos. I think the eyes look nice. At times, the proportions can look a little bit weird, such as super long legs. But there are some shining moments when everyone looks beautiful with pretty eyelashes.
OVERALL:
I can’t really recommend this story. I didn’t enjoy the characters, but you might think differently.
Of course, the ending is cliché, but it’s happy and I love happy endings! Y’all they had triplets! ;__; my heart!
STORY:
Basically, The Scorsoclini Marriage Bargain by Lucy Monroe and illustrated by Kazuna Uchida (128 pages) is about Prince Claudio being a jerk and Princess Therese trying to hide her health issues. I would say this is for a mature audience because there are some sexy times (not explicit, but there's a climactic love scene with a climax *badum tsk*) and the whole “produce an heir” problem that won’t appeal to most older teens; however, the story’s tone is too juvenile for adults.
This isn’t a negative point of the story, but I hate drawn-out misconceptions.
CHARACTERS:
This story is more plot-driven than character-driven and that’s fine. The characters are flat, but the focus is on how Therese is going to break the news.
I found Claudio to be the worst. I’m not against male characters that lash out because they can’t express their feelings. If you’re familiar with manga/anime, you know those characters as tsunderes. Sometimes, that makes for an interesting character if they have a tender side, but Claudio just has no redeeming qualities. Besides being in-universe handsome (His angular chin reminds of a Dorito) and rich and a prince, I just don’t see why anyone would like him.
He gets upset that Theresa won’t “put out” and tells her that she’s not fulfilling her duties to him. Ew. He even tries to fondle her in the bathtub even after she says no. Claudio bursts in on Therese in the bathroom so many times, trying to pressure her into sex. In a fit of bravado, he tells her if she won't have sex with him, then she is expendable. I understand that he feels alienated from the lack of sexual intimacy, but you don’t go about it like a kid throwing a tantrum. You need COM-MU-NI-CA-TION!
Claudio’s whole character is I WANT MY SEX NOW! And… being condescending.
Therese, as Claudio describes her, is beautiful and modest. Nothing startlingly interesting about her. She does let Claudio know that the way he is treating her like a sex-toy is wrong, but she’s still a doormat most of the time. Therese is the long-suffering wife.
The best character is King Vicente! He’s an adorable old guy. Honestly, I liked Claudio’s family even though they are just extended cameos.
ART:
The artwork is okay. It has a standard, sleek look that reminds me of most recent shoujos. I think the eyes look nice. At times, the proportions can look a little bit weird, such as super long legs. But there are some shining moments when everyone looks beautiful with pretty eyelashes.
OVERALL:
I can’t really recommend this story. I didn’t enjoy the characters, but you might think differently.
[ch 1 - 8]
Pretty cute. A jock girl (soccer player) meets a studious boy. Hayate is super dense, but it's not too grating. She's so used to being treated like a soccer player or all the guy's little sis that when a guy shows a romantic interest in her, it baffles her. I also think this is the first shoujo I have ever seen that acknowledged menstrual cramps, so that was a surprise.
There's nothing out of the ordinary here, but the characters and the art are cute. Hayate and Yuuto are both respectful to each other (tho Yuuto was slightly pushy in the beginning) and adorable. Yuuto's honestly bland, but he seems decent and he's always encouraging Hayate.
Of course, there seems to be a contrived love triangle coming...
3.5
Pretty cute. A jock girl (soccer player) meets a studious boy. Hayate is super dense, but it's not too grating. She's so used to being treated like a soccer player or all the guy's little sis that when a guy shows a romantic interest in her, it baffles her. I also think this is the first shoujo I have ever seen that acknowledged menstrual cramps, so that was a surprise.
There's nothing out of the ordinary here, but the characters and the art are cute. Hayate and Yuuto are both respectful to each other (tho Yuuto was slightly pushy in the beginning) and adorable. Yuuto's honestly bland, but he seems decent and he's always encouraging Hayate.
Of course, there seems to be a contrived love triangle coming...
3.5
[For manga as a whole]
STORY:
I really enjoyed the wacky hijinks of this story. Is it a groundbreaking, thought-provoking masterpiece? No, it isn't, but it is ridiculously entertaining. There was not one moment where I lost interest.
Still, some elements of the story were thrown together. The last-minute royalty aspect sent me through a loop. The mangaka did try to smooth that out by adding some logic behind it in later chapters.
CHARACTERS:
Cherry/Chieri is dull. She's a catalyst for the events around her, and she doesn't understand why two gorgeous boys are attracted to her. To be honest, I don't understand either. Cherry is not from the overly ebullient "I want all my enemies to be my friends" shoujo standard, which is refreshing. No SCS (Shoujo Crying Standard) for her either! She also took a baby being dumped on her very well.
Momo is cute to look at. She has a feisty and lazy personality, which is perfect for a baby's character.
Shiro (Suitor #1) class president, the all-around cool guy is the more brash love interest. He's also bolder in his love advances. For example, attempting to kiss Cherry, inviting her out to fireworks, and stalking, I mean following her other potential suitors. I like him to say the least. Yomi and he are equally my favorite characters.
Yomi (Suitor #2) the calmer, more reserved love interest. I really like him. His family ties into the story. He's snarky too!
Ichigo I can take or leave her, but without her the story's events wouldn't happen so... She is alright.
RELATIONSHIP:
I don't take the love triangle in Momo Lover too seriously. The comedic effect overshadows the anxiousness for me to see who will Cherry choose (despite, her not wanting a relationship). The love is a little shallow, but the moments between Cherry and the guys are adorable. I love the kiss moment! Whenever Shiro and Yomi fight is hilarious too!
ART:
I liked the artwork! It was simple and neat and conveyed any scene well. However, this manga just refused to give Momo a nose. I guess that was just a pet peeve of mine.
OVERALL:
It's a quick read you should experience for yourself! If you can withstand the craziness of the story you might laugh the rest of the way through it.
STORY:
I really enjoyed the wacky hijinks of this story. Is it a groundbreaking, thought-provoking masterpiece? No, it isn't, but it is ridiculously entertaining. There was not one moment where I lost interest.
Still, some elements of the story were thrown together. The last-minute royalty aspect sent me through a loop. The mangaka did try to smooth that out by adding some logic behind it in later chapters.
CHARACTERS:
Cherry/Chieri is dull. She's a catalyst for the events around her, and she doesn't understand why two gorgeous boys are attracted to her. To be honest, I don't understand either. Cherry is not from the overly ebullient "I want all my enemies to be my friends" shoujo standard, which is refreshing. No SCS (Shoujo Crying Standard) for her either! She also took a baby being dumped on her very well.
Momo is cute to look at. She has a feisty and lazy personality, which is perfect for a baby's character.
Shiro (Suitor #1) class president, the all-around cool guy is the more brash love interest. He's also bolder in his love advances. For example, attempting to kiss Cherry, inviting her out to fireworks, and stalking, I mean following her other potential suitors. I like him to say the least. Yomi and he are equally my favorite characters.
Yomi (Suitor #2) the calmer, more reserved love interest. I really like him. His family ties into the story. He's snarky too!
Ichigo I can take or leave her, but without her the story's events wouldn't happen so... She is alright.
RELATIONSHIP:
I don't take the love triangle in Momo Lover too seriously. The comedic effect overshadows the anxiousness for me to see who will Cherry choose (despite, her not wanting a relationship). The love is a little shallow, but the moments between Cherry and the guys are adorable. I love the kiss moment! Whenever Shiro and Yomi fight is hilarious too!
ART:
I liked the artwork! It was simple and neat and conveyed any scene well. However, this manga just refused to give Momo a nose. I guess that was just a pet peeve of mine.
OVERALL:
It's a quick read you should experience for yourself! If you can withstand the craziness of the story you might laugh the rest of the way through it.
STORY:
I really enjoyed the wacky hijinks of this story. Is it a groundbreaking, thought-provoking masterpiece? No, it isn't, but it is ridiculously entertaining. There was not one moment where I lost interest.
Still, some elements of the story were thrown together. The last-minute royalty aspect sent me through a loop. The mangaka did try to smooth that out by adding some logic behind it in later chapters.
CHARACTERS:
Cherry/Chieri is dull. She's a catalyst for the events around her, and she doesn't understand why two gorgeous boys are attracted to her. To be honest, I don't understand either. Cherry is not from the overly ebullient "I want all my enemies to be my friends" shoujo standard, which is refreshing. No SCS (Shoujo Crying Standard) for her either! She also took a baby being dumped on her very well.
Momo is cute to look at. She has a feisty and lazy personality, which is perfect for a baby's character.
Shiro (Suitor #1) class president, the all-around cool guy is the more brash love interest. He's also bolder in his love advances. For example, attempting to kiss Cherry, inviting her out to fireworks, and stalking, I mean following her other potential suitors. I like him to say the least. Yomi and he are equally my favorite characters.
Yomi (Suitor #2) the calmer, more reserved love interest. I really like him. His family ties into the story. He's snarky too!
Ichigo I can take or leave her, but without her the story's events wouldn't happen so... She is alright.
RELATIONSHIP:
I don't take the love triangle in Momo Lover too seriously. The comedic effect overshadows the anxiousness for me to see who will Cherry choose (despite, her not wanting a relationship). The love is a little shallow, but the moments between Cherry and the guys are adorable. I love the kiss moment! Whenever Shiro and Yomi fight is hilarious too!
ART:
I liked the artwork! It was simple and neat and conveyed any scene well. However, this manga just refused to give Momo a nose. I guess that was just a pet peeve of mine.
OVERALL:
It's a quick read you should experience for yourself! If you can withstand the craziness of the story you might laugh the rest of the way through it.
I really enjoyed the wacky hijinks of this story. Is it a groundbreaking, thought-provoking masterpiece? No, it isn't, but it is ridiculously entertaining. There was not one moment where I lost interest.
Still, some elements of the story were thrown together. The last-minute royalty aspect sent me through a loop. The mangaka did try to smooth that out by adding some logic behind it in later chapters.
CHARACTERS:
Cherry/Chieri is dull. She's a catalyst for the events around her, and she doesn't understand why two gorgeous boys are attracted to her. To be honest, I don't understand either. Cherry is not from the overly ebullient "I want all my enemies to be my friends" shoujo standard, which is refreshing. No SCS (Shoujo Crying Standard) for her either! She also took a baby being dumped on her very well.
Momo is cute to look at. She has a feisty and lazy personality, which is perfect for a baby's character.
Shiro (Suitor #1) class president, the all-around cool guy is the more brash love interest. He's also bolder in his love advances. For example, attempting to kiss Cherry, inviting her out to fireworks, and stalking, I mean following her other potential suitors. I like him to say the least. Yomi and he are equally my favorite characters.
Yomi (Suitor #2) the calmer, more reserved love interest. I really like him. His family ties into the story. He's snarky too!
Ichigo I can take or leave her, but without her the story's events wouldn't happen so... She is alright.
RELATIONSHIP:
I don't take the love triangle in Momo Lover too seriously. The comedic effect overshadows the anxiousness for me to see who will Cherry choose (despite, her not wanting a relationship). The love is a little shallow, but the moments between Cherry and the guys are adorable. I love the kiss moment! Whenever Shiro and Yomi fight is hilarious too!
ART:
I liked the artwork! It was simple and neat and conveyed any scene well. However, this manga just refused to give Momo a nose. I guess that was just a pet peeve of mine.
OVERALL:
It's a quick read you should experience for yourself! If you can withstand the craziness of the story you might laugh the rest of the way through it.
