It's better and funnier that I expected. Mame is an average yet pretty girl recruted somehow to modeling but has no talent for the job. She's on the verge of losing her job when a new manager appears. The woman is intimidating and know her job but also need to be less strict. The dynamic between those two is surprinsing and interresting to see, miss Manager has to adapt to Mame before even considering molding her for the industry. It was refreshing and I liked it.

Thank you to Tokyopop and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Mame Coordinate, Volume 1 by Sachi Miyabe is an adorable and funny manga about a model who doesn't fit in to the modeling industry. The story revolves around Mame, an aspiring model who doesn't have any fashion sense or confidence. She's extremely anxious all the time. Then, she gets a new manager who is set on turning her into a top model. Will the pair be able to help Mame achieve her dreams?

Overall, Mame Coordinate, Volume 1 is a delightful manga that is a breath of fresh air in a sea of dark and depressing manga. One highlight of this book is the artwork. The art is very cute and lovely to look at. I did take off 1 star, because I felt that the female manager's way of inspecting / photographing Mame when they first met was a bit "pervy", and I wasn't a fan of that scene. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you're a fan of manga in general, I recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in May!