Thank you Viz Media for an ARC.

Very cute contemporary manga. I already love the friendship everyone is growing together and the twist with the boys. Who might love another keeps you on your toes the whole time. It's going to be a cute series to ready, and everyone should pick it up. Art is simple but nice, though I did get the girls mixed up from time to time.

Received Copy via NetGalley for Honest Review.
I would give this Book a 3.5/5 Star Rating, for the start of the series. Listing as 3 Stars.

No Spoiler, I Mean Seriously This is a Manga, No Way Am I Spoiling.
I gotta day I did not expect that cliffhanger!
One thing is it is very fast paced, so it is kinda confusing here and there but I am sooo interested in this, when it comes to manga’s you never know what’s going to happen

This was a really lovely start to what I can tell is going to be such a wholesome manga series! I absolutely adore the protagonist, Yuna. I think it's so cute how much she's always loved romance stories - from the prince in that picture book she read as a child to her insanely large shelf of shoujo manga - and that she cares so much about Akari. Not to mention I really appreciate how, while her lack of self-confidence is seen as a flaw by others, it's not a trait that makes them hate her. If anything, they just want her to overcome it because they know she's such a sweet person and want others to see just how wonderful she is too! Akari's definitely my favorite out of the two, though, just because I love how protective she is over Yuna and how she's slowly realizing that she can't just rely on herself for emotional support - she has to express her feelings to others if she wants to grow as a character herself. I like how both girls have such a clear growth curve they're going to go through as we follow them on their journey, while they navigate their love stories. Another thing I love so much about it is how it includes notes from the artist! I've always liked learning more about the process that goes into making a manga series, so it was an added bonus, getting her commentary on it!

The reason I'm leaving this with a three star instead of anything higher is just because I don't really know how I feel about the twist at the end. Akari and Rio being step-siblings while she's possibly his one true love is a bit of an uncomfortable plot point. Especially when Akari acts so much like a sister towards Rio. I think what was worse was that I'm a lot like Yuna and I could feel myself falling in love with Rio too, and to have this first volume end with us finding that out, it just made me feel a bit weird. But that wouldn't really deter me from picking up future volumes as this is released, just because I genuinely love the dynamic between Akari and Yuna as friends.

As a huge fan of Sakisaka's other works such as Strobe Edge and Ao Haru Ride, I was very excited to get a hold of the first volume of Love Me, Love Me Not. Sakisaka has a great talent for capturing the complexities associated with navigating friendships in high-school. As with her other series' this one also explores the universal teen issues of self-confidence, maturing world views, and adapting to new situations; all done in such a heartfelt way that her worlds always give me the feeling of wrapping a warm, safe blanket around myself. Will definitely continue with this series!

Ahhh this manga was absolute cuteness!
I will definitely be continuing on with this series when they come out as I need to know what happens next!
The art style is beautiful and I loved this story of friendship and romance.
This is a manga that you definitely need to get your hands on!

This is a story about two girls and their differing opinions on what love is and how to fall in love.

Yuna believes in fairy tails and prince charming. She believes that love will just find her and it will be true love. Akari believes that you have to talk to a lot of boys and then start falling in love.

This was a very cute story and I was very excited to continue reading. As Yuna starts to come out of her shell more the story gets more interesting. Later finding out that Akari and Rio are brother and sister. Yuna is able to confess her love for Rio to Akari.

Very excited for Vol2.

This was a cute manga that's about friendships and the never-ending love one seeks. Yuna and Akari are the complete opposite, but sometimes that's what one needs to find a balance in this ever changing world. Especially, for two people trying to get through high school. That's where these two very different personalities become very well intertwined.

It's sweet and endearing, with deeper emotions and questions being brought to the surface as the story progresses. About the meaning of "love" and when it should be, how it should look, why it doesn't need to be set in such a perfect way. And in all of that, a friendship blossoms even more, as they both grow together.

Plus, there is a sibling in here worth mentioning... Rio is definitely swoon worthy. He's another character in here that kept me invested in this fluffy story. It's because of him, and what lays in those words unspoken, that I'm ready for the second volume in the series. It might seem a bit too perfect and set, but it has enough mystery and goodness to keep me coming back.

***I received this copy from VIZ Media LLC, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***

Io Sakisaka is one of my favourite manga creators so when I saw that another one of her series is being published in North America, I knew I had to read it! Thankfully, I continue to be obsessed with Sakisaka’s work.

Love Me, Love Me Not begins when two girls, Yuna and Akari, form an unlikely friendship, not realizing that they are actually neighbours. The two have different opinions on love, especially high school love. Of course, they’re not the only characters in this wonderful series and I really adored all of the characters. I don’t want to really reveal more than that because this is only volume 1 of a new series.

I found the premise super cute and I really liked all of the characters. I thought the drawing style was Sakisaka’s usual style, even more refined. I can’t really reveal much but I really enjoyed the start of what I can already tell will be an adorable series!

A sweet manga about two very different girls starting high school and becoming friends. Yuka is shy and believes in fairy tale romance while Akari is outgoing and more realistic. Together they navigate school and dating boys. Akari has an attractive, shallow, brother that Yuka is drawn to based on his resemblance to a prince while Akari starts with a boyfriend but is also interested in Yuka's old friend Inue. Even though there is a lot of talk about boys and romance the main thrust of the book is the developing friendship between the two young women. The newness of their friendship can lead to misunderstandings and interference from others but ultimately they are there for each other. I wasn't too happy with the twist in the last chapter but probably should have expected it based on the genre.

I wasn't sure how much I'd click with this book, as I don't tend to read a lot of romance shojo and I'm never a huge fan of love triangles (quadrangles in this case?) However the characters are all very endearing and heartfelt. It's very easy with love triangle/rival in love tropes to make out that one of the characters is villainous or the enemy that we shouldn't root for. But in the case of Love Me, Love Me Not both of the female leads are heroines and good friends. This means that there's no real sense of animosity. It's also not a love triangle in the traditional sense but I can't elaborate without spoilers!

Love Me, Love Me Not has all the usual trappings of high school awkwardness and longing but it also has it's tender moments. I would definitely recommend this to people that love a good romance manga but also to those that wouldn't necessarily pick them up as it's heartwarming without being contrived

Thank you to Netgalley and Viz Media for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the chance to read and review, "Love Me, Love Me Not, Vol. 1" by Io Sakisaka. Such a sweet and innocent romance manga! Reminded me of having my first crush. I enjoyed the art style. The writing was easy to understand. The story leaves off on a cliff-hanger. I will gladly be continuing this series in the future.

First volume in a new shojo (romance) manga series.

Akari is bold of personality: she is gregarious, makes friends easily, and isn’t afraid to pursue a crush or be in a relationship. Yuma is her foil: timid, shy, and only crushes from afar. These new friends will experience the first year of high school— crushes, love, and maybe some homework, too—together.

This is a cute shojo manga. However, the abrupt change in setting/time mid-“chapter” is somewhat confusing, as is the quick introduction of characters in too short a time.

I need to read more manga. I used to read it all the time in middle school and this book reminds me of all the reasons I loved reading them in the first place.

Love square and possible step sibling relationship? All the typical fair for high school shojo is here including catty girls, rumors/gossip mill, and first crush. Even though the main heroine is a bit of a pushover, I liked that she is an avid shojo reader (much like many of the fans of this series are apt to be). The series is probably going to follow her journey to becoming more self confident.

This was my first manga that I've ever read, and I really liked it! I found it to be a cute and easy read, and it kept me interested through the many twists and turns. I would classify the story as a cute YA romance, where we follow Yuna and her new friend Akari, as they both experience the difficulties of young love. I found the plot to be interesting, and the twists to be surprising! I'll definitely be checkin out volume 2 when it becomes available, and I'm excited to recommend it for the YA manga collection at my branch!

While the art style was absolutely adorable, this storyline was confusing. It was a very superficial way of thinking about love. You have two different girls that approach love very differently. One girl uses a more forward, hands on approach, while the other girl is quieter are more drawn into herself. I will be happy to read what comes next, though because there was no conclusion to the story.

This was a sweet manga about new friends Akira and Yuna, and their different approaches to boys and falling in love. Things get slightly complicated when Yuna finds herself falling for Akira's brother, Rio. Akira's convinced that Rio is far too predatory for innocent Yuna, while Yuna is happy to pine away, and admire Rio from afar. The volume ends on a cliff-hanger that, if true, will certainly further complicate things!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

I still had to try any of Sakisaka’s manga, so I was happy to have the opportunity to review this one. The short—but to the point—blurb and the pretty cover totally grabbed my attention, and now that I read it I’m even happier!

This was such an enjoyable first volume with some funny moments and an artwork that is truly adorable, just like the heroines of the story. Complete opposites, Yuna and Akari are two girls with different personalities everyone can relate to. Which one you find more of your liking it really comes to your own traits, but there is still a chance you could recognise a bit of both—the idealist and the realist—in yourself. Find that hard to believe? Let these girls put some sweet thoughts in your mind. And just like they pique your curiosity with their vision of love, things get an interesting turn at the end, leaving you want to uncover an unexpected piece of the puzzle . . .

A lovely opening to a very nice shōjo that is not just about (chasing) love, but also about friendship and acceptance. Find your inner strength and go after what—and/or who—you want. And you do want this manga!

Io Sakisaka is one of my favorite mangakas. This manga hit me in the feelings. I want to find out how the relationships wind up like and I feel so bad for Rio.

For starters the art is amazing. I related alot to Yuna in the socially awkward romance. The ending definitely left me wanting more. I am in shock at this new and wild revelation of who rio is in love with. Talk about a cliffhanger!