I Hear the Sunspot by Yuki Fumino

Due to the overwhelming success of I Hear the Sunspot, the sequel has finally arrived, I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness! How will this "more than friends, less than lovers" relationship evolve? --he can't hear . . . ? Because of a hearing disability Kohei is often alone. Taichi is outspoken and cheerful. At first, Kohei keeps himself well guarded, but after he meets Taichi he slowly learns to open up.

Not me crying everytime I finish a book that's even 10% happy. Really enjoyed this too. Love the way they've shown hearing impairment.

I Hear the Sunspot ★★★★★
I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness ★★★☆☆

While I really loved I Hear the Sunspot, unfortunately, this volume fell flat for me big time. The miscommunication trope was so over-used, that it felt like literally almost every single chapter was just more drama for no reason at all. I don't mind a little bit of miscommunication, but when these characters' interactions seem to constantly be separated by months of silence over it? No thanks. :(

✨ Representation: Kohei and Maya are deaf; Kohei and Taichi are both queer

✨ Content warnings for: ableism

———
twitter | booktok | bookstagram | blog