Oct 19, 2021
This is my first review but I really want to write down how I feel about AdaShima.
I picked up the novel after the first episodes of the anime and the main reason was obviously the yuri. It looked decent and I just needed something new. However, I didn't expect I would read all the 9 volumes in a single week. The way it is written just made it so easy. It's a big slow burn, especially the romance part, but the development paid off so much. There isn't any huge drama, the best way to describe it is that it's quite down to earth, despite
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the obvious supernatural elements. The two main leads are very realistic and while being similar, they both have unique personalities. The reader spends a great amount of time in their heads and gets to know them pretty well. Both have their flaws, however, they are slowly developing what brought me huge joy. The novel also deals with various topics like meaning of kindness, grief, fate, etc., and personally I am no longer sure whether I'm still reading it for yuri or for the characters and their thoughts. It's probably both.
I would really recommend it to people who like coming-of-age stories with big focus on character development. Truly a great read. And the BD volumes are also a must-read (after the main novels).
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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