Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #re-read!!! ^.^(278)

This was brilliant; an irresistible story that kept me coming back to see what’s next and whether that cold facade of the Water Dragon God would slip and hint at a feeling. I loved the FL Asahi. She was vulnerable yet strong and was not one to rely on a man (or God) to save the day. Ofc I loved Suijin. His everything revolved around Asahi long before he realised. Same for Asahi with the Water Dragon God. Wonderfully intense, moments of heartbreak, an epic love story. One to re read over and over, so I better buy it.

These characters all attended the same girls high school and the stories were intertwined with rivalries and friendships. I thought the couples were adorable, the art lovely and the romances sweet yet sexy. Add some humour and laughs and enjoy reading about these adorable couples.

Kamigone Mito is a beautiful 17yo school girl saddened by the lack of manly men to fall in love with. When the Goddess of the Harvest helps this farm girl find the man of her dreams, she has to travel a whole lot further than she could ever imagine. 2.5 million years back in time in fact, amidst the savanna and predators she will find a primitive hero and fall in love. I have to say, I absolutely loved this amazing story. It was not just an epic adventure into ancient timelines, but there was a lot of growth for the heroine too. She adapted to daunting conditions, faced loss and hardship, and even matured enough to learn to look beneath her superficial judgements of others. I can’t believe how much the author packed into this manga without it ever feeling rushed. A clear and definite special, rare find story that stands apart from others, I loved this more than I imagined.

Maasain exchange student Luca comes to stay at the home of the gentle animal loving Makoto’s family in Japan. From the moment they meet there is a connection between the tall, cheerful warrior from the savanna and the small, freckled Makoto. The story is full of beautiful moments as these boys from different countries and backgrounds fall in love. To truly have a genuine chance at a future together, Makoto and Luca need to plan for the future and trust in each other. This beautiful story is full of feel good moments and lots of laughs. The art is lovely; this is definitely a recommended story to read and reread.

Trigger warning: Incest (brother x brother) An erotic taboo story of twin brothers Azuma and Miyabi Sakuragi that was also seriously sweet. Younger twin Azuma adored his slightly helpless yet gifted twin Miyabi. As he grew older his love changed to include sexual attraction and he struggled to hide those feelings from Miyabi. The mangaka really makes the most of the tortured feelings of forbidden desire and what happens when an irresistible temptation was placed too close. I loved the brothers genuine lifelong affection and how sweet they were to each other. A really great story if you don’t mind the taboo elements.

Leo Asaka is an alpha and second generation actor. Serious and determined to be successful on his own merits, Leo couldn’t be more opposite his new co star in an upcoming film, Eito Yanagi. Eito is another alpha second generation actor; son to a famous modeling mother. However, he is more wild and carefree than Leo and the two seem like they are fated to clash. Things aren’t as they always appear at first meeting though. Eito’s brilliant acting skills have Leo reassessing his first impression, and when the director sends the two off to get to know each other better their relationship goes from professional to intimate. I loved some of the moments of intense connection between Leo and Eito. Well written Omegaverse stories are great at giving that touch of desperation and yearning that can only come with fated pairs. I also appreciated their loyalty to each other and the way they stood beside each other even when events were against them. Overall, a recommended read.

It was love at first sight for Tatsuya (26yo) when he saw Haru playing piano at the bar where he worked. Not willing to let the younger man slip through his fingers he instantly pursued Haru and the two started an intense relationship that would be full of surprises. I loved the twists and turns in the story that came with each new revelation. Pretty art too, especially for an older story.

When they were young, the parents of Toosaka Izumi and Yano Kaoru divorced and also separated the young siblings. Over the years they lost touch so when Kaoru came to be a freshman at Izumi’s high school his older brother didn’t recognise him. This beautifully drawn story follows their reconnection and falling in love. It was really sweet and the mangaka did a great job of traversing the many conflicting emotions and choices that faced this pair.

Twenty eight year old Taiga Masami is the new, young president of the company that Amami Kei works at. When they bumped into each other on President Taiga’s first day they had very different yet equally extreme reactions when they recognised each other. For Kei, it was a nightmare flashback to his first year in high school and a broken heart over cruel words. For Masami it was elation and a fiercely possessive need to keep the already fleeing Kei by his side. I loved the intensity of Masami’s love for Kei, even if it made him a bit too greedy at times. Kei was so cute in high school, my heart broke for him over what he heard. Their reunion story was really great because Kei had to overcome quite a bit and wasn’t an easy catch. He stood his ground which is important when you’re dealing with a possessive lover.

I loved this story with the tough female prosecutor, 28yo Min-seo, travelling back to her teenage self and getting involved with Jun-hyun and Sang-woo. The FL was strong and quirky, a bit bossy and unafraid of a challenge. I liked the ending, it wrapped things up tidily and was sweet. Definitely a recommended read.