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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An evolving work,
By Jacqueline Splawn "solidjackie" (Sterling, VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 (Paperback)
I haven't found this on anyone's "recommended lists", so I wanted to do a review on it. Kill me, Kiss me is not something you are going to lose yourself in. Not like Gravitation. (If you are reading this, and haven't gotten Gravitation, go get that and then think of getting this.) Once getting past the story's first few pages, things will fall into place nicely. I read the first few pages, and cast it aside. I picked it up again out of pity, and read non stop through the second volume. The art is splendid. I love this art style. The story is interesting, but it suffers a little from character overload. It switches around too. You get attached to someone, and then Lee Young Yuu decides to introduce someone else. It's a little aggravating I guess. : ) Another thing that hurts the story is that it moves way too quickly. I like the characters, except they seem a bit inconsistent at times. But, it's an evolving story, and it improves with every page. It's nice to have this while I'm in between mangas, waiting for the next Gravitation to come out. It was fun, and I will give volume 3 a chance to hook me.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hooked,
By Alyse Giannotti (Indy, IN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 (Paperback)
When I first read the cover I thought it would be interesting. But it totally blew my ideas away. The main plot idea is a little over used. But what happens once Teas gets to her cousins school is way funny. Not only does she get beaten by the school bully. He then asks her to join his gang. But Kun is catching on to the fact that Jung-woo just might be a girl. Now some of the boys are doubting their sexuality. As Teas makes her cousin more popular than he would like. While Jung-woo makes all the girls not talk to her any more. The first volume centers around Tea and her pretending to be her cousin. But there also great character developments with the bully and the model. The story is totally sweet and has really nice illustartions. The second book centers around Jung-woo and the after math of his cousin. So it seems that the main characters piviot each volume. Making it even more interesting. If you like humor, romance, and a few good old fashion beatings now and then be sure to read Kill Me Kiss Me. It is sure to entertain many
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
What Happened?!?!,
By J Valentine (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 (Paperback)
Before I give anything a review I read at least 4 volumes in the series and I can honestly say that this is the first time my opinion has completely changed for the worse after reading the other volumes. In all fairness, I will say that volume 1 was great, I loved it, and I truly believe it should have been a stand alone story. Sure, the plot has been used before, girl goes to an all guys school, pretends to be a guy to be close to the one she loves, chaos ensues. . . Anyone who reads shoujo knows this plot. But here's the thing: this plot is only in the first volume. After that both Jung-Woo and Tae Yeon go back to their own schools and a whole new plot comes into play: lots of gang wars, new characters and a strange and slightly confusing storyline. Maybe it was confusing because it started out as one thing and ended up something completely different. Had I only read vol. 1, this series would have had a much higher grade.
The Verdict: If you want a good `girl goes to an all-guy's school' manga read Hana-Kimi, if you like to have the plot switch on you after volume 1, this series is for you. C
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not great, but very very good,
This review is from: Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 (Paperback)
i first discovered this book on Amazon and thought it looked kind of interesting, but didn't really want to buy it. when i came across it at a bookstore, i took a second look and figured it might be ok, even though the plot seemed predictable and overused. when i first started reading it, i was still a little skeptcle, but after the first 10 pages or so, i was sucked into the story. i have read many many manga books and several with the same type of plot, but this book is unique. i found myself laughing out loud at several scenes and situations involving Tae and Ga-Woon.The artwork is not extremely beautiful but fits the story well. Overall it is one of the better manga books i have read, and i have read a LOT.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read,
By shadowfire (Off dreaming) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 (Paperback)
A new slew of manga are coming out, with girls pretending to be boys but this one, if you buy any, is one you should check out, just for the orginality.Tae pretends to be a boy to go to her cousin's school with her crush, the idol Kun goes to school, while her cousin goes to her school. What i enjoyed was that she was immediatly discovered, and they both wreck chaos on each other's lives. It was rather cute, and the artwork is very nice, not the most beautiful, but it achieves its purpose and the guys are beautiful. The friendships between the 4 main characters is interesting with not a perfect relationship, and i will buying the next volume without a doubt.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Addicting!,
By Anne (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 (Paperback)
When I picked up this book in my library while searching through the racks, it didn't seem to hold much promise. The plot seemed like pure fluff and the cliches overused. Generally, I go for something more thought provoking. But...oh boy, was I wrong.
The fantastic art style and quick plot immediately sucked me in. I finished three volumes just sitting in the chair in the library, desperately turning the next page. I actually jumped when somebody came up the stairs, I was so engrossed. I was devestated when they didn't have Volume 4 and no other libraries in my area do... But enough about me (was that about me?). I highly recommend this to anybody, even if it doesn't seem like their type. I'm normally a shonen person. I'll have to go out and buy the next few volumes....But take my word for it, it would be a worthwhile buy.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Story!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 (Paperback)
It's been done! Girl Pretends to be Boy so that she can get close to the man of her dreams, but this one has a few twists! I really enjoyed volume 1 and I'm looking forward to future volumes.The illustrations are great! You definatly won't be disappointed!
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
meh..,
By elysion "Denise Chang" (Naperville, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 (Paperback)
Not the best crossdressing manga [or manhua] out there, frankly. The artwork is fair, if you're an aestheticist, and the plot is kind of contrived. Entertaining enough [I guess] for a light read, but not too much substance in this one. I haven't bothered with the second volume; it might pick up, I don't know.
0 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
borrrrrrinnngggg,
By who knows (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 (Paperback)
it's about someone in a gang. I didnt like the characters or the storyline.
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Kill Me, Kiss Me, Book 1 by Jihae Hong (Paperback - February 3, 2004)
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