It's cute and romantic. not corny, but entertaining. Can't wait to start the next volume
921438
The story kept me engaged and wanting more. You really like the characters and end up rooting for Mei and have a crush on Kurosawa.
165735
I'm in love with with this series. It's funny and in some parts heart touching. Can't wait to read the next one.
3346636
This was a fun read. Nothing to heavy, the romance was there as was the humor and all the adorable "aww" that could possibly come with a cute toddler and toddler speak.
4302910
I received this book as an arc for a voluntary review.
This book is a romantic comedy and is a cute read. To see the two main characters banter back and forth was very entertaining. The two characters already knew each other which makes the story progress faster without much needed character development. The hot scenes were steamy and the author knows how to make her the heroine and him the puppy dog looking for love.
2478670
I really like this series of books, even though each one is written as a standalone. They each have an entertaining storyline. I like the back and forth between characters, both humor and romantic. Completely different from the norm RomCom or Romance novel.
1060767
A cute and fun read with characters I enjoyed. Romance lovers go ahead and pick this one up.
1392597
Main characters are witty and engaging. The plot/premise is not complicated. I am interested in following the series to see what other adventures unfold.
493583
I will keep mine short as earlier reviews are very comprehensive. This Yaoi featuring the Yaoi manga publishing world has a most original and refreshing plot. It is hilarious, engaging and just so disarmingly cute. Very lovable characters here. The male Yaoi artist, Kakyoin, is one sexy and appealing seme while Ozama is such an endearing and adorable uke as he earnestly inspires Kakyoin to meet his deadlines. Quite a few entertaining female side characters here, including one very demanding and voluptuous chief editor.
The lively and cute artwork, with some outrageously funny caricartures, is a winner. I just love those bunny ears! Very glad to add this one in my collection.
4312126
I'm trying to review this manga subjectively... specifically, as a shoujo reader. Which I am not. Which is why I was slightly perturbed by the runaway love confessions, pop stars, soap-opery drama of poor health, and ambitious divas sadistic to the point of evil. And the cute little avatars that float around the heroine as stuffed animals when not in thier fabulously fashionable human forms. But it is cute? Yes. Are the drawings large-eyed, ruffly, all around adorable, and well-done to boot? Yes. Are the characters lovable to the point of a queasy stomanch, with thier overblown dreams and betting lives on pretty words? And are the villains shockingly destestable to the point you feel that they have no potential for doing anything other than being a scapegoat for conflict? Yes...

So, why do I think this manga is good?

Well, simply because it works. It is excellent being what it set out to be, which is a shoujo manga shoujo readers will love. If you are not a shoujo fan, your mind will be buzzing with skepticism on just how entertaining sugar-coated angst is, but approach it with a big heart, and... you'll be floored by Mitsuki's gentle determination, Takuto's eclectic moods, definite devotion and emerging affection, and Madoka's ruthless drive to suceed. Full moon speeds along breezily, letting readers see what they want; things unfold rather quickly, which can be a little overwhelming. Consider another popular series about raising to stardom, Princess Ai-the career stages in the first 2 volumes of that series is quickly whipped through in first half of full moon. It's not bad, just...quick. A bit baffling.

The illustrations are beautiful. Of course, every shoujo book should have some gorgeous bishies and Full moon certainly does. The main,character,MIstuki, is breathtaking and usually in pretty, creatively designed clothes.

All in all... Full moon is firmly grounded in shoujo roots. It boggles my mind, being practically terrified of that genre. But it is very good shoujo, mind. However, it bridges no gaps between genres, and those tend to be the best of all series. If you want to go for the pure shoujo of love and sweetness and doggedly cute characterization, Full Moon is your thing. If, perhaps, you want something other than absorbing shoujo into your bloodstream, you can try some shoujo titles that I find that a variety of people enjoy because of thier elements of intrigue and depth, in addition to the usual romance and dreams. Those would be Ayashi No Ceres, Kare Kano, and definitely, definitely Fruits Basket.
347621
This is one of the most overall entertaining manga I have read in a long time, not to mention it's a great BL story. The plot is mostly lighthearted and humorous, but there is enough character development and plot to keep you interested in the characters and feel invested in their thoughts and problems.

Story: Basically, the super-popular stud Satou professes his romantic interest for Yoshida, an unpopular kid who is constantly teased for being an "ugly midget." As the story progresses, we are introduced to a host of amusing side-characters, see Satou and Yoshida's relationship develop, and learn more about their past history.

Art: I love the art of this manga, actually. It's clean and basic, but is still extremely expressive. I love the contrast between the way Satou is drawn (typical handsome shojo protagonist) and the way Yoshida is drawn (uh...endearingly goofy/ugly looking). There isn't a lot of sparkly eyes or bubbles-and-flowers backgrounds. The cover art (mostly Yoshida's "unique" appearance) was what drew me to the book in the first place. It looks different than typical BL titles and it's very refreshing.

Rating: This is a probably a teen+ title. Although sexual acts are hinted at, there's nothing explicit.

I really recommend this manga to anyone. Of course, those who like BL will definitely want to pick it up, but overall I think it's just a really sweet and hilarious story that could appeal to anyone with a sense of romance. It goes a little into how some people cannot look past outer appearances whereas others can love what is inside a person, no matter what they look like on the outside. Come on, how nice is that?
4694624
Much better! Okay, this is the volume that got me hooked on the series. LOVED the firefight and Dojo throwing himself into the middle of a hail of bullets to protect Kasahara after she impulsively went after the books without a weapon. And the scene in the library office where she falls asleep and he brushes her hair back and she sleepily calls him her hero is terrific, so romantic. His reaction is so funny, as we see Dojo get flustered for the first time. We get our first real glimpse of Dojo's feelings for Kasahara, which is nice. The budding romance between them is wonderful and really complex. It's fun to see how awkward they are about their feelings and how generally clueless they can each be at times. Some great rescues in here, too, which I always love. I especially love when Dojo offers Kasahara his shoulder when she's crying. And the sweet little touches, like him giving her his overshirt when they're outside and it's chilly.

I also liked the other relationships that continue to develop here--the friendship between Shibasaki and Kasahara, the working relationship between Tezuka and Kasahara, and the great comradarie between Komaki and Dojo (Komaki cracks me up, how he's always teasing Dojo). I will say that it sometimes was hard for me to tell Dojo and Tezuka apart when I first started reading, since their hair is so similar. I finally caught on that it's almost always shaded differently (which doesn't always help as much as you'd think, since the lighting in certain panels changes this) and that helps a lot. But when they're wearing their helmets, it's tricky.

As always, the bonus strips are a treat, too. I love the little chibi figures and their little storylines. And the introduction of the "Secret Admirer" strip, which will be a repeat feature. It always makes me smile and I can't read a single chapter now without looking for Moburo, kind of like Where's Waldo, LOL. Nice little touches of humor thoughout, too, like the label on the beer Dojo drinks. Little details that make it special.

The plot is interesting, too, and the premise for the series is one that immediately caught my attention (the idea of people forming an army to defend books is intriguing to a bibliophile like me) but I confess that it's the relationships, and especially the blossoming romance, that keeps me reading.
2223766
I absolutely loved the first and second volumes of this manga for their humor, charm, and of course, adorable love story.  I really enjoy how the characters in this series are genuinely nice people, and most of the conflict comes from either external forces or harmless misunderstandings.  This is a series that you read to lift your mood and lower your blood pressure.  Volumes three and four were a bit lukewarm in comparison for me, since the story progressed so slowly and I was not a fan of one of the story arcs.

However, Volume 5 has completely hooked me back into this series.  It simultaneously allows the main couple's story to progress, while also expanding the focus to include side characters' romances, so you can enjoy more of the same adorable goodness without it feeling stale or repetitive.

And, as ever, the expressive art continues to delight.
4942864
This story takes place between a teacher and student.  Unlike other stories that I've read with this set-up, the romance isn't instant and has some believable backstory.  It's both cute and funny.  I like all the characters -- main couple and the sidekicks.  If there were a Volume 2, I would definitely buy it especially if it's from this publisher (SuBLime).

I've read a number of manga on my kindle, and I have struggled at times to read the faded letters (and forget about reading those smaller side comments next to the dialog box).  I've had to forego even considering any dialog heavy manga, b/c it would have strained my eyes.  Since I discovered these kindle manga from SuBLime recently, I've searched their website to see what other offerings they have in e-book format.  As I've noted with my review for "Honey Darling," I love how (a) the words look bold on the page, (b) that the manga page uses up the entire kindle book as though it's already in kindle zoom mode and (c ) that I can zoom in to look at one quarter of the panel, making it easy for me to catch those nuances in both drawing and small letterings that the mangaka intended.

I definitely recommend this manga, and hope that there is Volume 2 soon.
4207695
This is exactly what you would expect. 5 Romantic Comedies with all the cutesie and sweet moments that you would want out of this genre. I really liked most of the characters. I didn't rate it 5 stars because I didn't like the 2nd story I felt like it was a little boring. The other ones were fun, cute and to the point. Of course since they are shorts the romance happens fairly quickly within a week or so of meeting each other. For those who are concerned about sexual content, it does have adult themes with built up situations but not full blown sex described.
4663265
Oh my goodness,  where to start? I'm still smiling.  I read this in one sitting,  and I smiled the whole time.  Laughing a little out loud as well.
Normally I don't read books with sexual content,  but this was worth every page.  And,  while there was some scenes, it was not overly done.
It was a cute love story.  Nothing too deep, just light and fun.
2972083
This book in one word is cute. I was highly entertained by the two leads, Emma and Russ. Emma is a 26 year old architect with a masters and Russ is a rich CEO and they unwittingly fall in love after an agreement to have Emma as Russ' mistress. Its cute. Predictable. But fun. There is no erotica here. At all. SO I don't know who thought of the title but they were way off base. Similarly, the french maid bit doesn't come into play until the LAST two pages of the book so.... Its fun. Its harmless. Go read.
3078391
the characters are very real and they make the romantic story flow, especially around friendship and relationships (like rivalry, not the dating kind). side characters, main characters - both are well done and depicted with great depth and emotion. i especially liked how the guy who got close to Mariya (to use his popularity) - i forgot his name - came to like Nachi after spending some time together.

the story is rather predictable, but in a good way, though that relationship with the girl who liked Nachi in middle school was quite a twist. i felt pretty sorry for the way she ended up. usually female characters in BL books (whether manga or novel) are flat, only to be used for familial purposes or to set the main characters up; it might have shown that cliched result, but she was used well and very fleshed out. i appreciate good female characters who aren't easily discarded after a few scenes.

i'm not a big fan of the art, and that's the only downside for me. Gilcai's review is spot on. to potential buyers, remember this volume is about budding feelings and friendship, not romance yet.