This is weird for me....

[darkelf105]

...but I'm in the mood for shojo. I've recently read the first three volumes of Shinobi Life which I found absurd and adorable and will most likely buy and the first volume of Black Bird which I was entertained by (tengu!) but did not feel an overwhelming compulsion to buy. I have started Otomen and so far have laughed out loud on almost every page. I find it silly and think I will most likely really like it.

So any suggestions?


also...I apparently really, really like ridiculously absurd things and don't mind if it's weird. I do not like very aggressive men (and by this I mean transgreses even standard heteronormative narration about how men should pursue and women should give them a chase before they give up. I tolerate that, but am annoyed by it, unless of course both characters are equally interesting). I tolerate mildly pushy men if the girl pushes back.

I dunno, feed me books because I'm in a rare mood for romance. Or cute and fluffy. Or both!

Comments

[woodburner.livejournal.com]

I can't remember if you've read Skip Beat? Girl who goes into show business to get revenge on her asshole ex? It's off the wall hilarious and surprisingly feminist.

[darkelf105.livejournal.com]

You know, I haven't and you're like the third person to recommend it. I just was never in the mood, even though it looked pretty sweet. I might have to buy the first couple volumes, for I have extra cash.

[meganbmoore.livejournal.com]

Basara, W Juliet, Angel Sanctuary, Wallflower, Skip-Beat, Wild Ones, Pearl Pink, Planet Ladder, Gentlemen's Alliance, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, V.B. Rose, Tears of the Lamb, Apothecarius Argentum, Rasetsu, Canon, Night of the Beasts, High School Debut, Angel Diary, Mixed Vegetables.

I...cannot guarantee no pushy men, but...

[darkelf105.livejournal.com]

Hee, that's okay because I am familiar with most of these titles (yay Apothecarious Argentum which I love and Night of the Beasts the two volumes I read was good as well as the one volume of Mixed Vegetables).

I think I will try Angel Diary and Planet Ladder for starters...unless you have a favorite on that list :).

[darkelf105.livejournal.com]

Also, also, because I can't remember if you reviewed it or not, but have you read Maid-sama? The cover art is cute...and I kinda like maid costumes (don't ask, don't know why, it's just something...like people with wings).

[meganbmoore.livejournal.com]

I've read the first Maid-Sama, and have the second. It...is about 1 part awesome, 1 part hilarity, and 3 parts "Did you really do that? BAD MANGAKA! BAD!"

[darkelf105.livejournal.com]

Lol, perhaps I will restrain myself and just go with your suggestions for the time being.