Well, I’m delighted to hear that you liked it. As I’ve said elsewhere, strong characterization and taking real time to actually develop the romantic relationship can make or break a book for me.

I’d be curious to hear what you might think about Rin. I thought the writing was a bit more compelling in that one and Honami-sensei is right there to deliver that sweet boy art.

If you get a change to read it, come back and let me know what you thought.

I hope you enjoy the books — please come back here and let us know what you thought!

Hey Khalin :-),

And in the case of Honami-sensei’s artwork, you should definitely let that cover guide you — “touching and sweet” is her specialty. If you find that look appealing — which I do as well — I’d definitely recommend you check out some of her other work, particularly Rin. I also enjoyed Sweet Revolution even though it’s a bit more all over the place.

I’m all about the sweet boys, so she’s one of the few creators who will get me to buy a book just based on her art alone…

Originally Posted By artdjmaster
Wow, that is one great review!

Well, thanks, Oliver — I try to put some real thought into my reviews and it’s always nice to hear that they are appreciated. (Although, knowing that you also left me a comment over at my Sweet Revolution review — which clearly impressed you less than it did me — I wonder if I might have lost those points by now… )

On a side note, there’s something about the June line that keeps me buying their books on occasion. They are not very explicit (blanket statement, but mostly true), but I always find myself getting a June book because of its large size and focus on romance-over-smut.

Yeah, actually, I’m a fan of the June titles myself. I know DMP likes to save the real smut for their 801 label, but I also like the form factor of the June books and, frankly, sweet romance is one of the big reasons I’m a fan of yaoi period. The truth is, it’s a rare yaoi book that I actually find “hot” — just check out my reviews to confirm that — but there are some that sweep me up in the feeling of love like few other books can. It’s what keeps me coming back for more. And June tends to specialize in those sorts of stories.

And anyway, it’s hard not to have your heart softened when Yukine Honami is drawing, y’know? And June seems to have most of her translated titles right now, so that’ll keep me coming back for more…

I think that you have described my life plot thus far: beginning with ‘astounding levels of density,’ and then getting a ‘clue and a spine’ as my character developed.

And now you make me chuckle!

The title is pretty, eh? It reminds me of that poem by William Blake where he writes of ‘holding infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.’ Any revelance to the story?

Blake’s Auguries of Innocence? Other than the fact that these kids are, in fact, pretty “innocent” in the ways of romance, not much. No real justice rewarded or injustice punished — our creepy villain lives on to toy with boys another day with no repercussions (and perhaps even winds up with a fresh new target in his sights, but I won’t spoil that…)

But yes, I liked the title — it was one of the reasons I picked up the book.

I liked your villian in “A Shot in the Dark” and he leaned heavily toward a I-can’t-go-by-any-reflective-surfaces-without-admiration villian.

Yes! That’s a great description of the Demon! Thank you — I’ll have to remember that one!

Here’s to hoping your work day continues to improve!

Alex

I think that you have described my life plot thus far: beginning with ‘astounding levels of density,’ and then getting a ‘clue and a spine’ as my character developed.

The title is pretty, eh? It reminds me of that poem by William Blake where he writes of ‘holding infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.’ Any revelance to the story?

Creepy machinations of the villian? I like creepy villians. Wait. Who am I kidding? I just like villians. Funny villians. Misunderstood villians. Sad and traumatized frankenstien-ed villians. Horribly skewed villians. I liked your villian in “A Shot in the Dark” and he leaned heavily toward a I-can’t-go-by-any-reflective-surfaces-without-admiration villian.