Hello pornies. Long time no see (read?) I've been dealing with severe anxiety, maybe also panic attacks, so I've had to take some distance in order to focus on my healing. Reading has been difficult, but I'm finding that graphic novels, comics, and manga actually help me. So, today there's one I want to tell you about that I fell in love with: Cut-Over Criteria, by Koala Omugi. Thanks to the publisher for sending me a review copy!
- Print Length: 210 pages.
- Publisher: TokyoPop.
- Publication Date: December 9, 2022 (print edition releases on April 25, 2023).
- Genres: Drama, Gay, Manga, Romance, Yaoi.
- Rating: 4 / 5 stars.
Recent graduate Jin has been assigned to help out his upperclassman Seto, a highly competent but somewhat standoffish systems engineer. Though Jin is good at his job, he does seem to have his head in the clouds more often than not... and Seto's eyes always seem to linger on him more than they should!A fresh new boys' love office romance in which opposites attract!This book contains sexual content and is intended for an audience aged 18 years and up.
I wasn't that sure about a romance like this one, seemed kind of like a "gay for you" type of story, I would also say a little bit of insta-love, but I quickly realized that there's more than that. This is one of those realistic, organic stories about two people who decide to take the risk of having more than just friendship as they learn about each other and themselves.
The development is beautiful, the plot is good, the style is simple, and many scenes made me smile and fanboy about Seto and Jin. The more I read, the more I liked them, ergo, the more I enjoyed the book! I would also say there's a a good balance between romance and erotica, not too sugary, but also not porn-ish, for those who like something like that!
Also, the art is gorgeous! I liked that this is a different style to what mangas tend to look like. Koala Omugi took a risk with this, and I can tell you it works wonderfully! There's something about those lines and shading that match the tone of the story, complementing the atmosphere whenever it's needed. Again, perfect balance between art and script.
I think a story like this works as a stand-alone, but it would have also worked as a longer idea. I was getting curious about many things, I wanted to get to know these guys better, but there wasn't enough space! However, that doesn't mean I didn't like reading Cut-Over Criteria, because I did! I just wish it was a bit longer. If you're into sweet, steamy, natural romances, this one is a must-have!
No comments:
Post a Comment