Advance reader copy provided by the publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Trigger Warnings for this book: Sexual assault, physical assault

This has got to be THE BEST, if not one of the best manga I have ever read. I am really happy that I got an ARC of this but I am also so sad because it will mean that I will have to wait for even longer to read the second volume... I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!

This manga follows an ex-female idol, Nina, who left the industry after she was physically assaulted at a fan event. The perpetrator escaped and has yet to be caught. She has a new identity and looks completely different to how she was previously. This manga follows her journey into adjusting into normal life but her past won't stay away.

The story is so good. Not only does it provide really interesting social commentary on sexual assault, the plot has elements of both a romantic shojo manga and a thriller story. Nina doesn't know who she can trust but she follows her heart and it's so cute but also really scary if her judgement is incorrect.

I would highly recommend this manga because of gripping combination of a romantic shojo manga and a thriller/mystery. I read it within 9 hours and I was asleep for most of the time. Once I started reading I couldn't stop. I had to know what happened next, and now I can wait to see what will happen next in this series!

Wow! That's really all I have to say about this one.

I was fascinated by the premise because of her wanting to give up her femininity which I only assumed was to feel safer after being attacked. There is definitely a lot of talk about young women getting groped, raped, and being seen as an idol for anyone to stare at. It's the harsh reality that many women, young or old, face each day.

I loved Nina as a character and how brave she was. She had her days where it was all too much but she stuck up for those who wouldn't or couldn't on their own.

This  manga definitely struck a chord in me and had me tearing up a few times. I've had unwarranted touching before and the scenes about public transportation had me remembering the days of being cat called and also being called rude names when I didn't respond. These tough topics are talked about in, I think, a good way and use the language we hear about it, good and bad. It makes you think.

The only bad part (it's not really bad) is that it ended on such a cliffhanger! I will be dying for the next book because the plot is intriguing and it was hard to put down even when I got tired because it was past my bedtime.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and would recommend it.