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Final read of 2020, and I'm happy to end it on a good note.
Full review to come.
Full review to come.
I haven't been so emotionally invested in a book in so long. It's an odd feeling, knowing what's going to happen and still hoping it wouldn't pan out the way you know it will. I'll post a longer review once I've gotten over how emotionally wrecked this book has left me.
First book of the year complete!
Longer review to come, but overall I enjoyed the story and the world the author created. There were some character moments that I found rather odd and/or a bit cringey, and I found the inclusion of '80s pop culture and geek culture both enjoyable and a bit tiresome at times, but the puzzle-solving aspects were interesting and engaging. The story was action-packed, exciting, and adventurous and honestly that's all I really want out of a fun science fiction tale.
I also listened to the Audible audiobook, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and found it quite amusing that the narrator, Wil Wheaton, is also mentioned in the book.
Longer review to come, but overall I enjoyed the story and the world the author created. There were some character moments that I found rather odd and/or a bit cringey, and I found the inclusion of '80s pop culture and geek culture both enjoyable and a bit tiresome at times, but the puzzle-solving aspects were interesting and engaging. The story was action-packed, exciting, and adventurous and honestly that's all I really want out of a fun science fiction tale.
I also listened to the Audible audiobook, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and found it quite amusing that the narrator, Wil Wheaton, is also mentioned in the book.
“The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It’s the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.”
This book has always been a favorite of mine. The themes surrounding memory and morality and freedom of choice is something that continues to resonate, regardless of what age I am or where I am in life.
This book has always been a favorite of mine. The themes surrounding memory and morality and freedom of choice is something that continues to resonate, regardless of what age I am or where I am in life.
I randomly stumbled across this book while browsing for manga to read and decided to give it a try.
The story takes place within an Omegaverse alternate universe (a common BL/fan fiction-type trope that I am almost ashamed to say I am quite familiar with). For those unfamiliar, the Omegaverse is an alternate universe in which, in addition to being male and female, humans are also separated into three genders: Alpha, Beta, and Omega. The universe comes with its own set of rules regarding relations between the different genders (with much of it being sexual in nature), but trying to explain all of the nuances in a Goodreads review would take way too long.
Overall, I actually quite enjoyed this story. It tells the story of Tsugumi, an Omega male who often wears a face mask and carries around a metal pipe to beat on any Alphas who try to take advantage of him, and Megumi, a delinquent Alpha male who's trying to prove that he isn't like other Alphas (i.e., sexist and rapey as all hell, which is, unfortunately, a common trope in these types of stories). The two don't really get along at first (as Tsugumi hates Alphas and both are bad at communicating), but eventually, they end up falling for each other (the good old "enemies to lovers" trope).
This story was a pleasant surprise (given my knowledge of this trope as a whole), as it took some of the typical Omegaverse tropes and flipped them around (i.e., an Omega main character who has a backbone and actually has a personality outside of their Alpha partner, an Alpha main character who isn't a borderline rapist and actually respects his Omega counterparts, Alpha-Omega parents who are shown to be loving and supportive both of each other and their children, etc.). The story still features highly graphic (somewhat dubious) sexual content (this is an Omegaverse story, after all), so be prepared for that. But the main characters are likable and I enjoyed watching their relationship grow over time.
There are at least two more volumes after this one, so I interested to see where the story goes, but overall this was a better-than-average Omegaverse-based story with likable teenage characters who are exploring first love together.
Would probably only recommend to people who like Omegaverse-based stories (and thus are familiar with all that comes with that trope), as I am aware that the trope is not for everyone (which is completely understandable). The Omegaverse is an interesting trope to explore, and I believe that as long as you can distinguish fantasy from reality, and recognize what is and isn't okay IRL, you can still have fun with it.
The story takes place within an Omegaverse alternate universe (a common BL/fan fiction-type trope that I am almost ashamed to say I am quite familiar with). For those unfamiliar, the Omegaverse is an alternate universe in which, in addition to being male and female, humans are also separated into three genders: Alpha, Beta, and Omega. The universe comes with its own set of rules regarding relations between the different genders (with much of it being sexual in nature), but trying to explain all of the nuances in a Goodreads review would take way too long.
Overall, I actually quite enjoyed this story. It tells the story of Tsugumi, an Omega male who often wears a face mask and carries around a metal pipe to beat on any Alphas who try to take advantage of him, and Megumi, a delinquent Alpha male who's trying to prove that he isn't like other Alphas (i.e., sexist and rapey as all hell, which is, unfortunately, a common trope in these types of stories). The two don't really get along at first (as Tsugumi hates Alphas and both are bad at communicating), but eventually, they end up falling for each other (the good old "enemies to lovers" trope).
This story was a pleasant surprise (given my knowledge of this trope as a whole), as it took some of the typical Omegaverse tropes and flipped them around (i.e., an Omega main character who has a backbone and actually has a personality outside of their Alpha partner, an Alpha main character who isn't a borderline rapist and actually respects his Omega counterparts, Alpha-Omega parents who are shown to be loving and supportive both of each other and their children, etc.). The story still features highly graphic (somewhat dubious) sexual content (this is an Omegaverse story, after all), so be prepared for that. But the main characters are likable and I enjoyed watching their relationship grow over time.
There are at least two more volumes after this one, so I interested to see where the story goes, but overall this was a better-than-average Omegaverse-based story with likable teenage characters who are exploring first love together.
Would probably only recommend to people who like Omegaverse-based stories (and thus are familiar with all that comes with that trope), as I am aware that the trope is not for everyone (which is completely understandable). The Omegaverse is an interesting trope to explore, and I believe that as long as you can distinguish fantasy from reality, and recognize what is and isn't okay IRL, you can still have fun with it.
This was a fun, quick read. We're slowly getting introduced to the characters, their relationships with each other, and their individual approaches to volleyball, and it's very interesting to see. I also really enjoy the story's humor, as it's utilized well throughout without feeling overused or misplaced.
I've already watched the anime version, but I feel like reading the manga helps me understand some of the characters' thoughts, motivations, and actions a little better.
I'm particularly fond of the relationship between Hinata and Kageyama, so I'm most intrigued to watch these two grow together as the story progresses.
Overall, a good start to the series!
I've already watched the anime version, but I feel like reading the manga helps me understand some of the characters' thoughts, motivations, and actions a little better.
I'm particularly fond of the relationship between Hinata and Kageyama, so I'm most intrigued to watch these two grow together as the story progresses.
Overall, a good start to the series!