Proletariat

This is a mini-review for the whole series.

Overall, Cat Street delivers a new spin for a familiar premise, but doesn't elevate its potential. New shoujo fans would appreciate this more, but a casual fan who has read a lot of books like I may find this ‘okay' and even fun–I marathoned this series in a day, after all.

It has the heart and half of the desired spirit. Seven out of ten.

I gave this an eight out of ten on my MAL list, but you know what? That's fine. I'm a realist, but magic has to happen sometimes.

For those wondering whether to read this, all I have for you is this: do you believe in magic? If you paused to contemplate for a response, regardless of what your answer, if I insist you read this book to fully make up your mind.

Mini review for the whole series.

My Heart is Beating starts with a cliche and ends with another, but the journey is where the heart lies. As one-dimensional as the characters were, every time they were in a water polo match or facing their own conflicts I couldn't help rooting for them to win. The art is used to its advantage, similar to the author's other work, Annasumarana. Colors flicker to reach the desired tone, in particular.

Like lounging in a pool, this manhwa makes a fun read. Would recommend.

THAT ENDING.

THAT PLOT.

THAT WRITING. Damn, that writing!

Easily one of my top books for the year. I doubt a review of mine would convince anyone to read this book if they haven't read the first chapter, which is the hooker itself. TL;DR for an already short gush-session? If you're looking for grey characters, intriguing plot and well-crafted writing look no further. It's a...Vicious ride you're looking for. If there is a sequel or a spin-off–I don't think there will be one; all loose ends tied up perfectly but the good things are hard to let go off when found in small doses–I will be rushing to get my grubby hands on it.

I know, I'm sorry, that second-to-the-last line was terrible. I fail miserably with puns, okay?

extra star for the polar bear