Between two storms

I've had this novel on my reading list for quite some time now. However, I've been struggling to find a physical copy, though it seems more available online. I initially thought it might be nearly impossible to get my hands on, so I'm thrilled that I managed to read both "Cold Sleep" and "Cold Light." Unfortunately, "Cold Fever" still eludes me since I can't seem to track down a copy. T^T  

Here's my review:  

Story: 9/10  

The Cold Series consists of three volumes: "Cold Sleep," "Cold Light," and "Cold Fever." I'll start with "Cold Sleep," as it's the first in the series.  

At first glance, the synopsis might make you think this is just another clichéd drama about a guy who loses his memory and so forth—because that's exactly what I assumed.  

But after diving into it, I realized it was much better than expected. It's genuinely engaging, and I couldn't put it down.  

It revolves around Tohru, a young man who loses his memory in a car accident, and Fujishima, an older man who claims to be his "friend." Fujishima takes Tohru in as a roommate, but despite claiming familiarity, he refuses to share anything about Tohru's past. This naturally makes Tohru suspicious at first. Over time, however, they grow closer, eventually leading Tohru to fall in love with Fujishima. Yet, what exactly is Fujishima hiding about Tohru's past?  

Isn't that intriguing?  

As I read, I found myself devouring the story quickly, almost regretting how fast I went through it because I didn't want it to end (though I did ensure I didn't skip any scenes). My curiosity about Tohru's—and even Fujishima's—past kept me hooked, and thankfully, some answers came in "Cold Light" (the second installment).  

Art: 9/10  

The illustrations are beautifully done, exuding sweetness and perfectly capturing the essence of each scene. I truly appreciated the artistry!  

Characters: 9/10  

Initially, I got confused between Takahisa Tohru and Fujishima Keishi. Based on the cover, I mistakenly thought Tohru was the one in the suit and tie, assuming he was the "uke." Turns out I was wrong! XD  

To clarify, Tohru is the younger, raven-haired individual (the "seme"), while Fujishima is the older man in the suit (the "uke"). While I generally prefer younger ukes paired with older semes, this couple won me over, becoming one of my favorite pairings. Tohru, in particular, stole my heart. Since the book is written from his perspective, I felt I connected with him more deeply than with Fujishima. Fujishima, meanwhile, is the quiet, expressionless type, though he surprisingly has a sweet tooth.  

Enjoyment: 10/10  

I devoured this book in about four hours straight—it was that captivating. Now, I crave more, fortunately knowing there's a continuation waiting for me.  

Overall: 9/10  

This novel is excellent. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys light, uncomplicated stories infused with drama and bittersweet romance.

Okay. First off, I have never read a PUBLISHED book with so many spelling and grammatical errors. I own a physical copy, so I was utterly baffled. It seems like the translator had great difficulty spelling simple words like "cell phone," which they would constantly spell as "cel phone," and then occasionally spell it correctly. Some sentences didn't even make sense, as if the translator decided to phrase something a certain way, changed their mind mid-sentence, and didn't bother to fix the rest of it. I might overlook such issues if they occurred once or twice, but these errors were rampant throughout the book. Some sentences aren't even capitalized.  

Plot/Story: I found the plot interesting, as well as the characters, but the author didn't delve as deeply as I hoped. There seem to be two more books in this series, so I hope the characters' backgrounds will be explored further. So far, the story feels cute and intriguing, and I'm curious about the direction of the remaining books. If you're looking for a fast-paced story that quickly gets to the "sexy scenes," this is not the book for you.  

Now, many yaoi novels provide in-depth detail about the "intimate moments" in the story. Not this one. The author went into more detail about one of the main characters eating cakes than anything else. The kissing scenes were adequately described in this story, but in the first book, no "real action" occurs between the characters in the main storyline, so I can't elaborate on how those were depicted. On the other hand, the side story was surprising. Their intimate encounter was summed up in just two sentences. It mainly talked about kissing, followed by a random new paragraph describing them waking up together, with the thought of "WOW, I CAN'T BELIEVE WE HAD SEX." I found this very odd. Additionally, the story sometimes abruptly shifts into new paragraphs that "start a new scene." It can go from them eating dinner to a character suddenly being on a train and going somewhere.  

Art:  
I liked the art, but in almost every scene, the artist drew at least one of the characters blushing for no apparent reason. It's a bit odd, but I can deal with it. Also, the characters in the main story and the side story look extremely similar. I didn't realize they were different characters until I read their new names.  

Overall: I enjoyed this and plan to get the other books. BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WHOEVER PUBLISHED THIS SERIES (I think Blue), PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FIRE THE TRANSLATOR OR WHOEVER TYPED UP THIS STORY.

New update tomorrow! So sorry for not posting today :(

All the other novels of the auther are favourite of yours? Like Valhalla Saga, ending maker and breakers ?

It's a good one if you want some western magic feel. But ending not so great. Major villain seems super rushed. It feels lackluster considering how impressive previous arcs are

To me this novel is frustrating.  First I know why people don't care for the Harem tag.  It usually means that the MC will have a bunch of superficial relationships with many woman.  It doesn't have to mean that but it usually does.  My criteria for this kind of novel is to build and keep a relationship and have that relationship around and active for most the time.  It seems most authors can't manage that because it would require some chapters and some paragraphs in non relational chapters to be present all the time.  If it is multiple women in the relationship that is fine but it must not be superficial.   Now this novel ... just superficial

Use the chopsticks and measure it with a ruler