Akari’s obsession is fatalistic and intense, and Usami’s prose (translated by Asa Yoneda) renders it and the hold it has on her tenuous life ably and affectingly. . . . it will especially resonate with readers familiar with real-life superfandoms such as One Direction’s at the height of its fame, down to details such as sought-after exclusive merch and hateful online comments sections. A short, engrossing novel that captures the essence of obsessive fandom.” -- Kirkus (starred review) Then again, Al’s grocery van is idling out front and two big boxes are on the porch. Killian looks around, taking in the rolling grass, turning toasted brown as fall sets in. And then beyond to the crest of the hill and the small sliver of blue where the Atlantic ocean crashes to the shore. Not to mention I was pissed to have to give my bed up to the idiot. No way was I going to be able to haul him upstairs to the guest rooms.

I loved Libby. She was my kind of heroine and I connected with her from the start. She was strong, yet vulnerable at times in an endearing way, introvert, but not shy, kind, thoughtful, considerate and so very sassy. Oh, yeah, I simply loved her sassiness and of course her sense of humor. As for our hero, Killian…God, I loved the man. She was endearing even when he was a mess…an endearing mess. He was sweet and sexy, patient and considerate but what I loved the most about him was the way he supported Libby at times and also his unconditional faith in her talent. Of course, the music world, while magnetic, addictive and beautiful, can also tear you apart. Both Killian and Libby grapple with finding their space and footing together and do stumble along the way.Komatsu, Kaori (June 14, 2023). "〈Gacha Pop〉がJ-POPを再定義する? 日本の音楽を海外に発信するための新たな動き". Rolling Stone Japan (in Japanese). p.3 . Retrieved June 26, 2023. I write this review with a pounding heart, this book has managed to deliver so much tension and power. I could not stop reading it!

I grab my sunglasses. “Why is this bothering you? It isn’t as thought we’ll ever see each other again.” But then - years since they last spoke - Lisa gets in touch to say that she doesn't remember it that way at all. Her memory of that night is far darker. It's Sam's word against Lisa's - so who gets to tell the story? Whose 'truth' is really a lie? The novel that lit the Japanese publishing world on fire: From a breathtaking up-and-coming writer, a twenty-first century Catcher in the Rye that brilliantly explores toxic fandom, social media, and alienated adolescence. a b Soo, JX (September 4, 2023). "YOASOBI: the "ultimate J-pop unit" faces the world". NME . Retrieved September 4, 2023.I will never laugh at you.” he promises fiercely. “Ever. I’m your safe place, Libby. You’ve got to know that.” Liberty Bell.....love her name....aka Libby. What a fabulous character. I absolutely adored her. Talented, sassy, independent, caring...........and what blew me away....underneath she's this amazingly talented, singer, guitarist and songwriter!!! What is there not to love about her!!! Eventually, we hope that even without being related to anime, J-pop can become independently known – and become a music culture that’s properly compatible with the world,” he adds. “We always think about needing to make songs that are powerful enough to rival and not lose to the power of anime.”

Speaking of Rye and Brenna.. maybe there was I reason why I forgot that they don't have a book yet. While I really like their banter they have in this series, I hate how Rye keeps flirting and making out with other women right infront of Brenna and I'm like hmmm.. dude you better grovel or do something to make up for all of that pain. Or at least I hope Brenna is sleeping with other men and that Exposed is not another case of H being a manho while the h stays celibate. Soon enough, her worse fears are coming to fruition and they both have good intentions...trying to do what's best for the other person. It was sooo hard to not want to bash them both over the head! a b Leung, Hilary (May 7, 2023). "Oshi no Ko's Opening and Ending Theme Songs Highlight Ruby's and Aqua's Diverging Paths". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved May 8, 2023. Unfortunately, Killian wakes up from his drunken stupor to find this "Ellie May" character, aka country bumpkin staring down at him and spraying him with freezing cold water!!!And in PLAY, Mal and Anne's first making love scene is in a limousine. And in this book IDOL, also the first making love scene is in a limousine. Being a fanatic fan of PLAY, I resented the similarity because it totally felt like a duplication of that scene. Liberty Bell; aka, Libby...finds a "bum" on her front lawn one day, considering she is quite a feisty heroine...she didn't run screaming. Instead she got out the hose and sprayed the crap right out of him!!! ( I would say pun intended, but it wasn't crap; but vomit if we are getting technical!!!)