You know those books that make you grin so much that it hurts? Yeah. This was one of those. It was just so ridiculously cute!

The relationship between the two main leads was probably my favorite. It wasn't rushed or unhealthy, rather a beautiful and supportive friendship. Even before there was a hint of mutual feelings, I was just content to watch their interactions as friends. It felt natural and without any unnecessary drama (there was a bit of drama, mind you, but it didn't feel like it was forced in)

The characters themselves were also enjoyable to read. I liked how Wataru didn't reject or judge Chiharu when he confessed. It set the stage with him as a nice person, something that I felt was reinforced throughout the story. It was also nice to see him come to terms with his own feelings over time.

As for Chiharu, it was easy to sympathize with what he was going through. True, he was a real dummy in some moments, but that's not entirely unheard of in a teenager going through their first love. To his credit, he never did anything irredeemable and it was possible to understand where he was coming from.

Overall, this was a short and simple read. Nothing incredibly new, but still a heartwarming tale that'll put a smile on your face. I look forward to further volumes.

My thanks to Kodansha Comics and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for my opinion.

When I read the first couple pages of the manga, I was worried this was going to be similar to so many of the other high school gay romance manga that adapt the same formula - Popular, good-looking, introverted student has a secret crush on the care-free, happy-go-lucky protagonist. And yes, it did follow that. But soon, I didn't care about it anymore. Instead, I was lost in the charm of the story I was following. Somehow, Saeki and Wataru managed to carve their own places in my heart. It was a pleasant surprise to see how refreshingly honest their interactions were. In spite of the misunderstanding that constituted the drama in this volume - which doesn't always work for me, if I'm being honest, but I didn't have any particular problem with it here - they actually talked to each other well. It was easy to see them as friends in the beginning of the story, and similarly easy to see the feelings change into something more. Also, it was quite fun to see them go on a 'Movie Pilgrimage' and seeing how their common interest brought them closer.
Also, I really loved the artwork. It managed to convey all those feelings in the character very clearly.
I'll be eagerly waiting for the next volume to see where the story takes them.

*Thanks to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for providing me a copy of of this book. All the thoughts and opinions here are my own.*

If you’re looking for an angsty love story between two high school boys look no further! This was such a sweet yet infinitely frustrating friends to lovers manga.

Saeki and Wataru become fast friends after they bump into each other and bond over their love of movies. From there, we follow them as Saeki admits his feelings to Wataru and get to see their relationship progress.

Saeki did frustrate me a lot because of his decisions but ultimately this ended up going well for the two of them. The ending made up for his infuriatingly self-sacrificing choices! I am so excited to read volume two if we get one because I really came to love the two of them as separate characters and together as a couple.

4/5⭐️

This story was everything I hoped it would be. I am obsessed with Wataru and Saeki. Their connection felt natural. I also appreciated that this story did not include excessive drama outside of their relationship. The entire driving force was their connection and learning more about each other while also learning about themselves. The way sexuality was approached was also beautiful. Labels were not a focus. I appreciated this story not putting too much value on that. I think this story would be incredibly valuable to have on the shelves of any school or classroom library. I am deeply looking forward to future editions with these characters.

this was really cute? i picked it up because seven days was a comp title and generally enjoyed it. it's short but seeing wataru slowly come to terms with his feelings was something i liked and the micro expressions in the art were a really nice touch!

I have mixed feelings about saeki's mother making him dress like a girl? i like the message that he should be able to wear dresses but only if he wants to but it was kinda weird in a way i can't explain? also i don't like punching that leaves actual bruises being played for laughs/drama, i know this is a genre thing but its always very iffy with me

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion in any way.

First I wanted to thank Netgallley for giving me the opportunity to read the advanced reviewers copy of this book in exchange of my honest review.

This manga show us the story of two friends who really likes to watch movies, and they like to hang out with each other, thing is: one of them has one big secret to tell, that it's really going to mix up the feelings of them as how they are, and what do they feel...

This is very exciting, a so fast paced story that it will only take you hours to read, so probably that's one thing of the book that you'd like.

The book has a lot of plot twists, that on the last chapter I was living for every explanation that I was never expecting, and I really love that a book left me speechless, with my mouth wide open, surprised with everything, so that's was also a point for the book.


I really don't have a lot of things to say but it is a perfect reading for the summer and I not only would like to read again but read the next volume.

"sometime he'll stop liking me. I don't want that" Relatable tho.

I don't have any complaints at all, so you just have to assume my rating it's a perfect 5/5 stars, and that I am anticipated for the next volume.

I would totally recommend this. Especially if you like some Yaoi, and like Mangas, with a lot of romance and drama.

I freaking LOVED this manga and I couldn't get enough of it. At first I thought this was the only volume and I was so sad to see it end, but then I learned there's going to be a second volume and that made me the happiest person ever. Saeki and Wataru were just so precious and I loved their relationship so much. I love how Wataru grew to like Saeki and how accepting he was of everything. Also their childhood story was so emotional and I definitely almost cried. This manga is so well written and the artwork was great! One thing I got confused about was the dialogue. At some points there were dialogue bubbles floating and it made me confused about who was saying what, but aside from that this manga is pure perfection. Go read it!

For the most part, I thought this was a very sweet story. There was one scene in particular where Wataru showed a TON of emotion and it was probably my favorite because what happened was well deserved! I would classify this a friends to lovers trope, and their friendship was just so cute. The story took its time to show how important their friendship was. I enjoyed how they truly met and how it came full circle.

“The beach at the end of summer was a little chilly. His hand was hot, like the middle of summer.“

LGBTQIA+ rep: Boys Love (BL) is a genre of manga that focuses on male/male romances

So cute! I loved the communication in shown by our two leads — which is rare for any type of romance. I’m super excited to read more of them and their relationship.

I loved this manga. It was so cute. Do not worry, there are no sex scenes in this manga as this is a shonen ai, hence it is about the characters developing and realising their feelings towards each other.
The characters were adorable. I loved them both. The story is quite fast-paced but it didn’t feel too rushed as it sometimes does with manga like this. I can’t wait to read more of Chiharu and Wataru in the next volume.
I recommend to people looking for a sweet shonen ai.
4.5/5

Thank you to NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, and Nagisa Furuya for the opportunity to read this manga in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fantastic relationship story of how what one may perceive as friendship can evolve into something much more. Chiharu and Wataru both enjoy movies and make sure they go to the cinema two or three times a month. When one of Wataru's female friends asks Wataru to investigate who Chiharu has a crush on (and why he declines every girl with the excuse of liking someone else), Wataru certainly didn't expect the answer, especially as it plays out like one of the movies they watched!

I thought this story was well-developed and thoughtful. The art is absolutely stunning, and the twist from Chiharu's past is quite intriguing. A great recommendation for fans of BL, relationships, and slow-developing romance.

This was amazing! I loved everything about it, it finished too quickly, I wanted more!! And it's only the first book too! I can't wait for the rest of the series to come out, I'll be waiting here, very patiently. Wish it could of been downloaded to kindle though! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A very sweet and adorable read. This BL manga has a lot going for it in that the characters are well-developed and a lot of problematic tropes in BL manga are absent from this one (although some parental behavior in one of the protagonist's childhood made me pause for a minute. That's why it's 4/5 stars.).

The art style is beautiful and this screams 'summer'. I know this is volume one out of a two-part series and I genuinely cannot wait to read the next part.

This was an incredibly sweet read that didn't fall into many pitfalls typically found in BL manga, which causes me not to enjoy them. Instead, it is just a sweet love story.

One plot point gave me pause, but most of the time, I was vibing as I watched Wataru fall for Saeki.

This is apparently part of one of a two-part series, but I will say that you could happily read just this volume on its own and enjoy it thoroughly.
That being said, I will be picking up Volume 2 because I need to know what this is about since everything feels complete at the end of this volume.

Well paced BL school romance. Friends turned lovers. Story has good pacing on main lead realizing his feelings for his friend that developed over summer time.

My only complaint is that I wish this had been longer!. It was so sweet and I loved the friendship between the boys and how it developed into more. I can't wait to read the sequel!

My Gosh, this was such a cute read. I saw this book floating around my spheres of book recommendations and had to try it out. I am so glad that I did. It was just so cute all around. I love a good sweet romance and this 100% delivers on that feeling. Our two protagonists were just so likable and cute together. It also felt very realistic to how relationships develop over time between friends. If anyone wants just a super fun read this one will suffice.

Thank you so much to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC; it is greatly appreciated.

The cover for this manga is simply gorgeous, and the colors are perfect for summertime. It just gives off such a relaxed, and laid-back feel. The great artwork continues through the story with cute character designs, and detailed scenes. The quality is never compromised, and it's a perfect 5/5 for me.

I believe this is one of the cutest mangas I have ever read. It felt refreshing to see characters that are honest about their feelings, and truly respect one another. We dive right in to the story between Saeki and Wataru, so no scenes are wasted, and nothing about the story feels padded.

I saw that this is a two volume series, but honestly even this first volume showcases their relationship brilliantly to where a second volume isn't really needed. (Of course I want to see more of these characters though, so I will definitely read it !)

Another positive to the story is that it wasn't loaded with the typical tropes you would expect. Of course there were a few, as this is a manga, but it felt more realistic than average, which I enjoyed. I would give the story a 4.5/5, but I would still say my overall rating is a 5/5 due to how much I enjoyed this volume.

Thank you Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for my honest review:

I loved everything about this lovely little book! And while I readily admit I am not terribly well-versed in Manga, the art of ‘My Summer of You’ just took my breath away—I found it so beautiful. I also found myself entirely invested in both Wataru and Saeki as characters and the journey they embark upon together; both figuratively, as they test the bounds of their friendship, and quite literally with their pilgrimage to different sites from movies they watched together.

This is absolutely a perfect little summer read (if entirely too quick [it took me maybe two hours total?]): light and fun, with just a touch of angst, enough to make the characters real and believable—while also opening the door for a slightly more serious discussion of gender identity and personal attraction and connection. I also adored the 3 bonus stories, along with the notes on Japanese culture and story development included by the author.

Now I just have to wait until November for Volume 2… Oh! And if you loved this—I also recommend the Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman (and vice versa, obviously). 🤓

The Summer of You is a cute Shounen Ai about two high school students who bond over their love for movies. The confession of one of them might affect their friendship. However, despite the awkwardness, the more time they spend together the more Wataru realizes Saeki's feelings for him might be reciprocate.

The art is fine, not super beautiful but better than the average, the chemistry between the characters was nice but since it's a shounen ai, there's not much romanticism and sometimes that lukewarm affection is the most frustating thing of the genre.

Overall, i liked it for what it is: a cute highschool romance.

<i>Thanks to Netgalley for giving me the ARC in exchange of an honest review.</i>