Honey Lemon Soda, Vol. 1

by Mayu Murata, Amanda Haley (Translator)

Overview

Uka Ishimori has one dream in life: to have fun in high school! As a self-avowed dense, stone-faced introvert who spent all of middle school hardening her heart against a daily barrage of bullying, breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Luckily, she’s not alone—Kai Miura, a classmate whose blond hair reminds her of the lemon soda he so enjoys, has her back. Step by step, she endeavors to cast off the shadows of her past and reinvigorate her life!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781975363314
Publisher:	Yen Press
Publication date:	01/17/2023
Series:	Honey Lemon Soda Series , #1
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	119,469
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.20(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 7 Up—Uka Ishimori has always struggled to form relationships. Even in school, her shy demeanor makes her a target, sadly leaving her with little confidence in herself. An unexpected act of kindness changes everything. One lemon soda from a boy with lemon-colored hair nudges her out of her spiral, giving her the impetus to make changes. Kai Miura may have only taken her under his wing reluctantly, but there are hints that genuine feelings will form. As of the first volume though, he just comes to Uka's rescue multiple times, not realizing the effect he has on her. This series starter has the typical "shy girl meets cool boy" setup, where one character is easily swept up by the actions of the other. Uka's steady internal monologue does make her an empathetic character, but at this point, she shows only the first hints of growth. While the artwork has the usual bright-eyed shoujo appeal, the pages are sometimes cluttered. VERDICT A few splashes of lemon soda are enough to lay the groundwork for this light romance, but only later volumes will determine its overall value.—Rachel Forbes

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