Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 2

Original manga with best quality it also arrived safe and I really like it the best cover 🤍

My 11 year old granddaughter was very happy to receive these

From back cover: Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine.... for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character - jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor - she is mistakenly called Sadako by those around her. Rumors start flying about Sadako's new friends claiming that Yano's been around the block and Yoshida's a former gang member. And the source of all of this tattle? Sadako herself! Will Sadako retreat to her former life as a loner because of a single misunderstanding?! Review: Rumors are spreading and Sawako is accused of being the source. When Sawako overhears that Kazehaya will become unpopular if he continues to be friendly to her, she decides to avoid her new friends (Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida) and Kazehaya to protect them. Meanwhile, Yano and Yoshida are trying to track down the source of the rumors. Miscommunications make it seem that Sawako was never friends with them, but Sawako doesn't seem the logical source for the rumors. In a confrontation with Kazehaya, Sawako is told that avoiding her friends can hurt them. She seems to have honestly never considered this. Kazehaya tells her that he should be the one to decide whether his popularity is more important than his friendship with Sawako. This confrontation seems to give Sawako the courage to face the girls spreading the rumors. Yano and Yoshida come to stand with her as she faces the accusations that she was the source of the rumors. She states her true feelings for everyone to hear. Yes, it was very cliche, but that doesn't mean that the book didn't leave me with a warm feeling. I especially like that the relationship with Kazehaya is being developed as a friendship before a romance. This series does move slowly, but Sawako always leaves me with a warm feeling. I give book 2 of kimi ni todoke a 4.5 In order to come up with an overall review/rating for the series and this specific book within the series, I used the following criteria: Character development: Excellent (5). This series is about teenagers and their relationships; primarily focused on the high school environment and activities. The characters are very real and human. I would be surprised if anyone reading this could not find someone that they can relate to. The characters grow and we learn more about them in a consistent manner. In the 20+ books that I have read of this series, I have not noted any actions that seemed out of character based on the character development and story line. Characters have changed, but they have changed in ways that are logical and consistent with what the reader knows of them. Art: Is slightly better than average (3.5) I enjoy this series a great deal, but the art could be improved especially the faces. Relationship development: is Excellent (5) Although this series does move slowly, this means that the relationships develop as they would in real life. The shy girl doesn't get the guy by the end of the first book, friendships don't develop (or end) abruptly and for no reason, etc. Overall Story: Very Good (4). This is not my 'typical' genre of manga, but I did enjoy reading the books. My big complaint is that it seems to move so so slowly. It is about relationships - love, friendship, frenemies, and acquaintences. Sawaka agonizes for chapters over decisions. Since I do the same thing, I can't fault her, but at the same time, it does make the story move very slowly. Author's notes/extras: Not every author includes includes author's notes, however, Karuho Shiina has. I enjoy learning more about the person behind a book so I appreciate the extra effort that the author takes to tell us about herself. Will I re-read? Excellent (5). Yes, I will re-read this series. As a matter of fact, I DID. I read most of the books (the first time) on-line, but felt guilty that the author and publishing company were not benefiting. I then purchased the books and have found that the print version from the publisher is the better way (for me) to enjoy these books. Will I recommend? Very Good (4.5). If you enjoy this style of manga, I believe you will enjoy this series.

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