Sweet Rein Vol. 3
2 journalers for this copy...
I got this cute manga at Barnes and Noble. I'd read Volume 1 a couple of years back, and thought this one would make a nice seasonal release.
This volume continues the cute romantic-comedy adventures of "Santa" Kurumi and her reindeer-turned-boy Kaito. The story follows them year-round, meaning that there's actually a beach episode here {grin} - not typical for Christmas, but it adds some fun, especially when Kurumi learns about reindeer going into heat (!). She's oddly reluctant to commit to a relationship with Kaito even though she clearly loves him; perhaps it's the tales of the "dark reindeer" - those who disappointed or angered their Santas and are separated from them forever - that makes her hesitate.
We do get to see the touching resolution to one such dark-reindeer tale, and very sweet it is. But in general the stories are light-hearted and often silly - with some touching surprises here and there, as in the tale of the lonely little boy and his devoted butler.
There's a Halloween tale, too, as the seasons rush on towards Christmas again, and it's quite amusing. When we finally do get back to Christmas, it doesn't get much page-time, but our young heroine and hero do get a lovely gift to share...
A bonus story at the end, "The Break of Dawn", was rather cute, though I wasn't familiar with the Penguin Revolution series of which it's a spin-off.
This volume continues the cute romantic-comedy adventures of "Santa" Kurumi and her reindeer-turned-boy Kaito. The story follows them year-round, meaning that there's actually a beach episode here {grin} - not typical for Christmas, but it adds some fun, especially when Kurumi learns about reindeer going into heat (!). She's oddly reluctant to commit to a relationship with Kaito even though she clearly loves him; perhaps it's the tales of the "dark reindeer" - those who disappointed or angered their Santas and are separated from them forever - that makes her hesitate.
We do get to see the touching resolution to one such dark-reindeer tale, and very sweet it is. But in general the stories are light-hearted and often silly - with some touching surprises here and there, as in the tale of the lonely little boy and his devoted butler.
There's a Halloween tale, too, as the seasons rush on towards Christmas again, and it's quite amusing. When we finally do get back to Christmas, it doesn't get much page-time, but our young heroine and hero do get a lovely gift to share...
A bonus story at the end, "The Break of Dawn", was rather cute, though I wasn't familiar with the Penguin Revolution series of which it's a spin-off.
Journal Entry 2 by 
GoryDetails
at Town Square at intersection of Ferry and Library in Hudson, New Hampshire USA on Sunday, December 11, 2016
GoryDetails at Town Square at intersection of Ferry and Library in Hudson, New Hampshire USA on Sunday, December 11, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (12/11/2016 UTC) at Town Square at intersection of Ferry and Library in Hudson, New Hampshire USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I left this book, bagged against the elements, in the holiday-decorated square near Snoopy's Hut at around 4:30; hope the finder enjoys it!*** Released as part of the 2016 Christmas/Holiday release challenge. ***
I found the book a few weeks ago, just shortly after the originator cast it out. I had never read Manga before, but I was too excited to find my first BookCrossing book to question it. I couldn't wait to read it and finally form an opinion of my own of Manga.
I loved it. I found it silly, and a tad immature, but I had a blast reading it! I even bought a copy for myself, and was gifted books 1 & 2 of Sweet Rein for the holidays. I can't thank GoryDetails enough for choosing this book and this dropping place when and where they did. You have opened my eyes to a new genre of books, and I am very grateful.
The book has been sent into the wild again. I hope whoever finds it enjoys it as much as me!
Rebecca T.
I loved it. I found it silly, and a tad immature, but I had a blast reading it! I even bought a copy for myself, and was gifted books 1 & 2 of Sweet Rein for the holidays. I can't thank GoryDetails enough for choosing this book and this dropping place when and where they did. You have opened my eyes to a new genre of books, and I am very grateful.
The book has been sent into the wild again. I hope whoever finds it enjoys it as much as me!
Rebecca T.
