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    MANGA: Star Collector Vol. 1

    February 7, 2019 / 2 Comments
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    Star Collector – Anna B. & Sophie Schonhammer

    Fynn’s favorite activities are skipping class, smoking, and lying around. So when he’s told it’s time to shape up and try doing something else for a change, he has no idea where to even start.

    Then, on a nighttime walk around his neighborhood, he sees a stranger with a telescope up on a hill: his name is Niko, and he loves to watch the stars. Intrigued, Flynn decides to find out more about this nerdy boy and what could be so interesting about the night sky that he loves so much.

    I know I sound like an ass but I used to scoff at Western manga because the art seemed off. But when I saw the cover of Star Collector, I immediately requested it on Netgalley. So pretty!

    This is a classic opposite attracts story made more magical by stars. Watching Fynn fall for Niko was cute but maybe it happened just a little bit too fast given that they hardly know anything about each other and Fynn just broke up with Zoe. I felt Zoe’s hurt but I liked her for being such a great friend. I would have liked some backstory but I’m guessing that will be for the succeeding volumes.

    Star Collector Vol. 1 is a good start of a promising manga. Recommended for those who love gay for you stories about nerds and delinquents.

    Can’t wait for volume two! Will Fynn and Niko finally see those shooting stars?

    P.S.

    I received a copy of Star Collector from Tokyo Pop via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

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    REVIEW: Leo Loves Aries by Anyta Sunday

    February 7, 2019 / No Comments
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    Leo Loves Aries – Anyta Sunday

    A new person will enter your life in the early year, Leo. Look past any moments of frustration they might bring and laugh—this could be the start of a thriving friendship.

    Theo Wallace usually laughs at the horoscopes his mom sends. Still hung up on his ex-girlfriend and practically friendless, this one begs him to reconsider. Because a friendship that stuck, that thrived…

    Well, that would be a reason to leave past pains behind and look to the Bright Future.

    When his sister Leone challenges him to find her the perfect date for a spring wedding, Theo uses it as a chance to make new friends. Theo’s ex economics tutor and newest roommate Mr Jamie Cooper seems to be a possible and convenient match. Real convenient. Like written in the stars, convenient.

    All he has to do is make sure this Jamie is good enough. Could really be the one for her, and the friend for him.

    But watch out, Leo, the stars have a surprise in store…

    Leo Loves Aries is a feel-good gay-for-you novel slow-burned just the way I liked it. Very effectively written in Theo’s POV, we can only shake our heads at how blind he truly was. We see Theo and Jamie’s relationship gradually developing, each squee-tastic moment bringing Theo closer to understanding the JLM on the red t-shirt Jaime allowed him to wear and coming to terms with his own feelings. It was such fantastic build up with a very rewarding conclusion, it left the heart all warm and fuzzy.

    We can go scientific and posit

    “The position of the stars and planets will not affect your life in any way, shape, or form, whatsoever.”

    Yes, true.

    But Theo and Jaime’s chemistry lit up the entire book with so much sparkle and zing they make a very convincing argument that yeah, maybe this Aries should find a Leo instead of pining for that Aquarius.

    Well played, Anyta Sunday. Well played.

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    5 Stars – absolutely perfect

    Soundtrack: I’m Gonna Love You Too
    Artist: Buddy Holly
    Album: Buddy Holly

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    SOUNDTRACK: I’m Gonna Love You Too by Buddy Holly

    February 7, 2019 / No Comments

    Soundtrack to Leo Loves Aries by Anyta Sunday

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    “We are tutor and student. Roommates. Sparring partners. Friends. Anything you want us to be.” 

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