2.5 stars

In general, it was relatively enjoyable but not anything unique. I didn't really get to know Kasumi super well at all and though Kyousuke is a little better described, even he seems a little flat as a character. Because of this being a manga and a short one at that, I made allowances for the characters. It was still a nice, quick story with relatively likable characters.

There Are Things I Can't Tell You is a graphic novel from Tokyopop. Kasumi and Kyousuke have polar opposite personalities. Kasumi is quiet, shy, and reserved while Kyousuke is energetic, outspoken, and popular among peers. They were best friends as children and have since rekindled their friendship only to find that the feelings they felt about one another have evolved into something much more complex.

My favorite thing about this book was that the characters were flawed which made them real. Their struggle was relatable and the situations they faced were plausible so that the story never felt fake or exaggerated. The time jumps and sequences got confusing at times and I did have to go back to try to make sense of them. Other than that this was a deep and engaging read that I enjoyed. I recommend if you like stories about LBTQ+ or complicated relationships.

I received an eARC from Diamond Book Distributors via NetGalley in exchange for my review.

This is a standalone, m/m romance between two childhood friends who have both been in love with each other for their whole lives, but for various reasons, are afraid to be honest about their feelings. I liked both of the characters and thought they complimented each other well, but I was a bit concerned that their relationship was depicted to be a little too codependent.