"Let's go, then -- I would go anywhere with you."

Short, simple, sweet. (But what a banging tittle).

Honestly, there's not much more to The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait other than that, if you are looking for something packed with a bit more substance -- this manga probably isn't for you. The art had its shining moments (I appreciated the beautiful rendering of 1920 Tokyo as well the clothings worn at the the time) but overall, it was just alright. The writing is direct and straight to the point. Unfortunately, I couldn't, for the life of me, feel any chemistry between our couple, nor relate to them as individuals. I mostly found myself skimming through most of their interactions, wishing for something more, to be moved by their romance... but no.

I would recommend this to manga newbie or readers who wish to dip their toes into the BL genre. Although, if you don't mind a little digging, there are better ones out there.

Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the E-ARC!!

The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait by Nauru
Rating: 4/5
Release Date: 21 May 2024

In the year 1920, during the 9th year of the Taisho Period, Kiyo Fukasaku, a devoted scholar, celebrates his acceptance into the prestigious Imperial University. Eager to embark on his new journey in the capital city, his excitement fades when he quickly finds himself lost and facing hardships on his very first day.

However, fortune smiles upon him when he encounters Ozaki, a peculiar and seemingly affluent individual, who offers Kiyo shelter in his grand mansion upon learning of his financial woes. Yet, Ozaki harbors a secret - he is a fox spirit with a mysterious connection to Kiyo's grandfather, Seishirou.

In gratitude for Seishirou's past kindness, Ozaki extends an invitation for Kiyo to reside with him. As Kiyo delves deeper into this enigmatic bond between Ozaki and Seishirou, he unravels a complex web of relationships and questions what implications it holds for both himself and Ozaki.

This was my first time reading Manga I was pleasantly taken aback by the adorable storyline and the seamless readability.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Kodansha Comics, and the author, Nmura, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.