I thought this would be a cute and funny read, but it kind of missed the mark on that. It was hard to get a read on the ages of the characters and some of the content made me uncomfortable.

This book is as confusing and annoying as the title is. In this manga, you have two kids who dated in middle school and broke up two weeks ago because their parents got married. They dated for over a year. Even if it was a middle school relationship, don’t you think the parents would know something. Even not taking that into account, the arguments and the historical connotation of their middle school relationship is as obnoxious as a middle school relationship usually is. The male character talks to the librarian so the female character think he’s cheating. This is so ridiculous. I wish it was better and it’s a DNF at 30%.

This one was so freaking cute and well drawn!
It was simple and not too much happened in this first volume, but I loved it! 😍🫠

Thanks NetGalley and the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I recently started reading mangas, and the story and title instantly caught my attention. I was pleasantly surprised by how adorable the story was, and I loved the palpable tension between the two main characters. The artwork is absolutely stunning, and it really added to the experience. I enjoyed it so much and can't wait to continue reading this series!

Another Manga that I requested because the teenager was interested. The teenager found it interesting, cute and full of humour. I concur with the teenager, it's an interesting story and I/we would read further instalments of the series.

I had so much fun reading this!
The art is amazing!
I can't wait to know how this two will get along in Volume 2!

I dislike when young characters are sexualized so this is absolutely not for me at all.. I expected it to just be a silly manga but yeah no it’s quite awkward and weird. DNF

This was a different take on the step siblings story. but the story was interesting. The art was beautiful and I enjoyed the differences in the characters based on the part of the timeline the book was in both in visual and personality. The only problem I had was how slowly the book moved, which is not a deal breaker by any means and it works as the first book so that the story can get set up and the characters established. The story itself was cute and I enjoyed the competitiveness between them.

My Stepmom's Daughter is My Ex Vol. 1 is a fun but somewhat mixed read. The premise is undeniably entertaining—exes turned stepsiblings forced to navigate their new family dynamic while keeping up appearances. The awkward tension and rivalry between Mizuto and Yume create plenty of amusing moments, and the classic rom-com antics make for a light, easy read.

I enjoy the genre, and this manga delivers on the blend of romance, comedy, and slice-of-life elements. However, I wish it leaned more into the comedic side rather than balancing romance and drama so evenly. Some of the interactions feel a bit repetitive, and the story doesn't fully commit to being either a heartfelt romance or an over-the-top comedy, leaving it feeling somewhat in-between.

That said, I'm excited to see how the anime adaptation captures the story! I have a feeling it will enhance the humor and energy, which could elevate the experience beyond what the manga provides. Fans of lighthearted rom-coms will likely enjoy this, but if you're looking for a more comedy-driven take, this volume might not quite hit the mark.

Imagine living under the same roof as your ex unexpectedly. Mizuto and Yume were dating 2 weeks prior when their parents suddenly announced they are getting married and living under the same roof. This first volume shows that Mizuto and Yume defiantly still have feelings for each other, but are trying to navigate their new living situation while trying to make the other fall for them. This first volume made me laugh and the awkwardness of everything was so wonderful! I can't wait to see what dirty tricks they have up their sleeve next volume and what new situations they get themselves into! I'm very grateful for the opportunity to ARC read this and cannot wait for volume 2!!

Cute art, interesting story. It was the right combination of awkward and interesting. You could feel for the characters and their struggles with being an ex couple who still have some feelings of longing while also being new step siblings.

Despite the odd title this one was pretty cute.

Have the main couple who were dating BEFORE their father and mother met. During dating everything was going smooth till they broke up. A year later, their parents met, and married, and now they live together as brother and sister. Weird right? But it can happen, it's not that far fetched. The problem is these two have feelings for each other they don't wanna address.

Leading to a lot of funny moments, mixed with sexual tension, while learning how to live together. All in all, light hearted and fun, and something I enjoyed reading when I didn't think it be nearly as good as it is. A 4 out of 5.

It's a good story, however I don't do sibling stuff. So what happens here is thw main characters were together in middle school but no one knew and then they subsequently broke up.

Fast forward about a year or so and their parents are together making them step siblings. Being exs there's still some tension between them, including sexual tension so this made me a bit uncomfortable but this seems to be a going trope in the anime community. So if that's your vibe, go for it but for Me, I won't be continuing this series.

Thank you to Udon Entertainment and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this manga. Honestly, I think that I am just over this trope. This is because the angst that is involved with it and some of the trickery that I just cannot stand anymore. However, I think if that is something you are interested in trying a manga with this tropes for the first time, this one would be fine to try. Because of these points, I have to give this manga a 3 out of 5 stars.

e-ARC from NetGalley.

The synopsis is the title of the book.

I enjoyed the art style and the concept, but the sexualization of minors and the whole sibling fetish thing turned me off. It's okay to like your step sibling. It's not okay to pretend they're your bio sibling & tell people you're in love with them.

A manga for those who like romcoms and manga. Exes become step-siblings means all sorts of crazy things are bound to happen!

Uhm.. I wanted to like this volume but I didn’t connect with the main characters. The drawings are nice but I didn’t like the story. Maybe in the next volumes it will be better but at the moment I didn’t like it very much.

(2.5/5)This manga had a lot of potential, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I found myself struggling to connect with the characters, as they didn’t feel very developed. While the premise was intriguing, the execution felt a bit off. However, I did enjoy the art style!

📚 39/𝟸𝟶𝟶 || REVIEW ||
{ My Stepmom’s Daughter is My Ex, Vol. 1 } by Kyosuke Kamishiro | Rei Kusakabe

★ ★ ★ ★
Length: 250p
Source: ARC - NetGalley, Udon Entertainment
Release Date: July 2024

◇ Mizuto Irido and Yume Irido are step siblings. Oh, and they used to date…if you’re thinking it’s a mess, you’re right. But it’s also cute and hilarious.

◆ The bickering was top notch. The underlying tension was top notch. The small snippets of the past were top notch. I giggled quite a bit.

◇ We were tossed into the story and it jumped around a lot but if you’ve watched (or read) anime/manga, you know many stories are like that. It takes some adjustment but the storytelling is engaging.

◆ For now I’m giving it a solid 4 stars. It’s a great introduction to the series and I can’t wait to read more!

♡ manga
♥ romcom
♡ forbidden romance
♥ stepsiblings

{I received a complimentary copy of this book. All reviews are my own.}

A little cheesy but this was cute. The two step siblings have their feelings for each other and they use it to benefit or torture like siblings/exs would lol. I like how they were able to grow too from their time in middle school to their parents getting married, to going to high school.