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This collection includes vol 4 & 5 of Orange and the story of Haruiro Astronaut.

As the story of the friends continue in vol 4 & 5, I was an emotional wreck once again. In the future, they live with regrets they hope their past selves can change. I‘m already waiting on the last and 6th vol from the library.

Haruiro Astronaut was a nice change to the seriousness of Orange. HA is about 16 yr old twins, one very popular, trying to find love.

I don‘t know where to begin with this series! So wonderful! I have clinical depression, so a lot of this hit home. If you don‘t suffer from depression, you may not understand how some of the characters feel. And that‘s okay. What *is* important is that we be more aware of the people around us. We need each other and this book is a beautiful reminder that we *can* save a life. & if you‘re hurting, speak up. You really are NOT ALONE. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

A happy ending to an at times saddening tale. The science behind the notes being sent back in time isn‘t really explained, but the great portrayal of friendship and love make up for it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

#manga

I loved this series. It's so uplifting and heavy on friendship but not too heavy on romance. I wish we could have seen more in the future and how the past events changed it but I am happy with the ending.

So I woke up late and then had a busy morning, and bc I'm such a slow reader it's only now that I'm on v2 😂😂😂 well technically v4 if you count individual volumes 😜 #24hourmangalove

😂😂😂 I feel like both of these speech bubbles represent my inner dialogue all the time.

[#MangaReview] Orange Volume Two by Ichigo Takano. If you are someone (or knows someone) who deals with depression or mental illness I think this story is an amazing one to pick up. Of course, please be careful & know your limits when it comes to reading themes with suicide and depression. 📖♥️
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Full Review:
http://heathersreadinghideaway.blogspot.com/2018/07/manga-review-orange-volume-t...

Here's my June spending log. It was my most expensive month yet because I NEEDED to see how ORANGE would end and my library couldn't oblige me, but I used gift cards for both the larger purchases so I'll try to shrug off my horror at that high, high number.

I also calculated my 2nd Quarter bookish spending (down from last quarter!) and my yearly $$ to date. I've spent an average of $2.02 per book & I've read all but 12 of my 78 purchases.

As I sank deep, deep, deep into the last two volumes of ORANGE, I realized it blew me away in part because it's high stakes slice-of-life. Naho and her friends have fairly typical high school adventures, but there's a desperate urgency behind it all as they try to give Kakeru something to cling to. Combine that with strong friendship, time travel, and emotional truth, and I'm SOLD.

....which is the coherent version. Inside, I'm all !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved the first half of ORANGE so much that I went out and bought the rest instead of waiting for my library to order it. Now I'm a little afraid to read it. How many of y'all feel that way about highly anticipated books?

I also swung by the library to return some stuff and pick up THIS WOUND IS THE WORLD, which I requested after a conversation last Thursday. It sounds so good.

I devoured this book, although I found some aspects jarring. In terms of story, it had great build up and the characters were all likeable. I think my inner-mom kept wanting to intervene and get those poor kids to talk to an adult! (I realize this is just me being a mom/teacher and is not actually the book‘s fault).

I blew through the first one and now I‘m on to the second one. #manga

Amazing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Some of the drama was deeply contrived, but I am still a Sucker(TM) who cried.

🍊An extraordinary story with perfect amount of tension, pacing, fluffy friendships, sweet romances, & serious subject matter.
🍊Evokes emotions that you won't realise you have hidden away.
🍊Beautifully written.
🍊Lovely illustrations.
🍊Realistic portrayal of emotional anguish stemming from grief & deep-rooted loss.
🍊Focuses on the main plot & sticks to it without being stretched too long or being too short.
🍊TW: Strong suicide themes.
🍊5/5

Who can get any reading done when you've got such a cutie sleeping next to you? 😻😻 Fighting the urge to tickle his ears.

Loved the first collection! On to the second. I'm hoping so much that the ending won't leave me sobbing.

#orange #orangemanga #shojo #sliceoflife

Finally finished this manga series. This is sort heartbreaking and sweet. Recently started the anime.

This series was the absolute cutest and best friends story I've read in ages. Loved it! 5⭐️

#librarybooks currently. All my holds came in at once, to keep the four I already had out, company

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A great story about friendship. It also shows us how to treat others. We never know what other people are going through. It's a great reminder to treat others with kindness and compassion. Something at this stressful time of year is good to remember. Your kind words or actions might be exactly what someone needs. 😊💜

First day of Christmas break for me 😁 I finished my last exam yesterday. Going to treat myself to a lovely day of reading today before I start Christmas shopping and all that. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thursday 😺

Seriously this book 💜💜💜

Yes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The second collection!!! I've had to wait 2 days for this 😫 #booknerdproblems

Orange is a beautiful series with really interesting characters. The friendships are charming and touching. It's underlying message or love and loyalty feel deeply heartfelt. As shojos go, it's one of the strongest I've read.

"Every life is precious. Please treasure each and every day, the present, the moment, and yourself"

This manga will really touch your heart ❤️and will make you cry a lot! ??. Haha ??????