from the cover, right up to the last page, “fall in love you false angels” enthralls you with its beautiful art and feisty characters. to begin with, the cover is absolutely beautiful and perfect to entice readers to pick it up even with no prior knowledge of the book.

next, the typography in this manga is next level stunning. i’m truly a nerd for a pretty font, and the typography matches this volume extremely well.

on to the characters, toki and otogi have fantastic chemistry, especially once their secret sides are revealed. their characters don’t feel fully developed yet, but this is only the first volume. i am left slightly wanting with the depth of both of their characters, but again, this is only the first volume.

the premise is one that has definitely been done before, but “fall in love you false angels” provides an aesthetically pleasing and enticing take on the “secret sides” trope. i recommend this manga as i will definitely be purchasing it as soon as volume 1 releases!

overall, this was a quick read for me (as most manga tends to be), but i enjoyed it all the same. i do feel that the characters and plot aren't exactly fully fleshed out yet, but that is totally understandable as this is just the first volume. i think this volume provided a great foundation for this series to build upon, and i can't wait to see more of toki and otogi!

thank you to netgalley and to kodansha comics for allowing me access to this e-arc of fall in love you false angels! fall in love, you false angels volume 1 is set to release on february 11th, 2025!

I loved this manga!

First of all, the art is what drew me in and it was beautiful through the entire volume.

Second of all, the characters! They were so much fun. I love the perfect front they put in front of others and the fact that their hidden sides aren't sinister or bullies, but just a bit rude and plain cool! It's hilarious to follow through the main heroine's pov and to see her growing attraction for Ikkoku,

An overall wholesome and fun story with a great and engaging plot. I'm interested to read more and I have already recommended it to other people!

Fall In Love, You False Angels 1 by Coco Uzuki is a gripping, high-stakes romance with a fascinating supernatural twist. Combining forbidden love, mystery, and plenty of emotional conflict, this first book in the series pulls readers into a world of angels, humans, and the complicated relationships between them. If you're into fantasy romance with dark undertones, this one’s definitely worth checking out.

Story & Setting
The story centers around Liria, a strong-willed young woman who finds herself entangled with a group of angels who are not what they seem. The book opens with an intriguing premise: Liria becomes involved with beings who, on the surface, appear to be divine protectors, but as the title suggests, they may not be as “angelic” as they claim. The angels’ motivations, their dark secrets, and their connection to Liria make for a fascinating story, full of tension and twists.

The setting is atmospheric, shifting between the celestial and the earthly realms. Uzuki does a great job of blending the mystical with the familiar, creating a world that feels both otherworldly and real. The celestial realm is described in rich detail—full of mystery and allure—while the human world offers a sharp contrast that grounds the plot. There’s a lot of suspense in the way the world-building unfolds, with secrets slowly revealed over the course of the novel, making you want to keep reading to uncover more.

Plot & Pacing
The pacing in Fall In Love, You False Angels is steady, building tension as the plot progresses. It’s not an action-packed, fast-paced read, but that’s part of its appeal. The book takes its time to develop the characters and the relationships, allowing for plenty of emotional depth. The slow burn between Liria and the angelic characters keeps things interesting, with an undercurrent of forbidden attraction that is always present but never rushed. This means that the romance develops more organically, making the eventual connections feel earned rather than forced.

The story also does a great job of balancing romance with mystery. There’s a lot to unravel about the true nature of the angels and their involvement with Liria, which keeps the reader invested beyond just the romantic drama. The mix of supernatural intrigue and emotional depth makes this book more than just your typical fantasy romance—it has real stakes, and you’ll find yourself questioning who to trust and what will happen next.

Character Development
Liria is a well-rounded protagonist who is both relatable and compelling. She’s smart, independent, and not easily swayed, which makes her a strong anchor for the story. Her evolving relationship with the angels brings out different sides of her, from vulnerability to defiance, and you get a real sense of her inner conflict. The tension between trusting these powerful beings while also keeping her guard up is a constant theme, and Liria’s growth throughout the book is satisfying to watch.

The angels themselves are an intriguing mix of stoic and mysterious. They have their own personal conflicts and hidden motives, which makes them far from perfect. Each one brings something different to the story, and you’ll find yourself wondering which of them Liria can actually trust. They’re not your typical "good guys," which adds a lot of complexity to the narrative. The relationships between them and Liria are what really drive the emotional beats of the book.

Themes
At its core, Fall In Love, You False Angels is about trust, betrayal, and the search for truth. Liria’s journey is as much about understanding the angels’ true intentions as it is about discovering more about herself. The theme of false angels plays out in various ways—whether it's the deception within the heavenly realm, the characters' hidden agendas, or Liria's own doubts. It’s a story about questioning appearances and understanding that things—especially people—are rarely what they seem on the surface.

The romance is also complicated by the supernatural world Liria is caught up in. Love, betrayal, and loyalty are tested in a setting where the stakes are much higher than just human emotions. It’s a good balance of internal and external conflict, with Liria torn between her desires and the dangers that come with falling for someone who isn’t entirely human.

Writing Style & Tone
Coco Uzuki’s writing style is engaging, with a strong narrative voice that keeps you hooked. The tone is atmospheric, with a sense of tension that builds as the story progresses. There’s a level of intensity to the relationships and the emotional moments that feels real, but it’s balanced with a touch of vulnerability that makes the characters more relatable.

The writing doesn’t shy away from the darker side of the supernatural world, but it also allows for moments of lightness and intimacy, particularly in the developing romantic tension. The world-building is rich without being overwhelming, and the emotional stakes are set up in a way that keeps you invested in the characters and the plot.

Criticism
The book's pacing might feel a bit slow for some readers, especially if you're looking for a quicker payoff in the romance or action. The gradual unfolding of the plot can be a bit frustrating at times, especially if you prefer a more fast-paced, action-packed story. However, for those who enjoy a slower burn with more character depth and world-building, it’s definitely rewarding.

Additionally, while the main characters are well-developed, some of the supporting cast could have been fleshed out more. Some of the secondary angels, in particular, feel a bit one-dimensional, serving more as plot devices than fully realized characters. It would have been interesting to see more of their personal stories and motivations.

Conclusion
Overall, Fall In Love, You False Angels 1 is an intriguing start to what promises to be a captivating series. With its mix of romance, mystery, and supernatural elements, it offers plenty for fans of fantasy and character-driven stories. The slow-burn romance, the complex angels, and the emotional stakes make it a compelling read. While it could use a bit more action and development of the secondary characters, the book’s rich world-building and engaging protagonist more than make up for it. If you're a fan of stories where nothing is quite as it seems and you love a bit of forbidden romance, this one’s definitely worth picking up.

I have been looking for a fun new manga to get into. This almost reminds me of Maid-Sama, where the main girl hides her personality/job from her school life. I will love to see how these two learn to be who they really are.

'Fall In Love, You False Angels' follows two characters, Otogi Katsura and Toki Ninomae. They are portayed as sweet and extremely well-liked people, but they secrectly have a "dark" side (or occasionally referenced as their "real" selves). This "dark" side is extremely surface level and provides no internal conflict on why they hide this "side" of themselves or how it effects them emotionally/socially. Both characters, particularly Otogi Katsura, are extremely egotisitcal which made it hard to connect to their characters and root for the romance that kind of develops. On top of this, the two characters are essentially copies of each other, which is stated in the book, offering no change in perspective or depth of character.

The story overall has no interesting plot with no conflict the characters have to overcome. It is just a surface level romance.

Thank you to Kodansha Comics and Netgalley for the advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

✨ Fall In Love, You False Angels is an absolute delight of a manga! ✨

At first glance, you’d think Otogi Katsura, the “heartthrob angel” class president, is all sweetness and light—but oh, how wrong you’d be! Behind those angelic looks is a fiery, brash girl who’s ready to put any jerk in their place. 🙌

And then there’s Toki Ninomae, the vice president who’s the epitome of politeness, always calm and collected… or so it seems. Little does everyone know, Toki’s got a secret side that's as spicy as Otogi’s, and the chemistry between these two is chef’s kiss. 😏

When Otogi goes full sass mode at the train station, she has no idea she’s about to unlock the most adorable partnership ever. Toki’s got a side that’s just as mischievous as hers, and their bond grows as they agree to keep their true selves hidden from their classmates. (A little secret between the two of them? Yes, please!)

The dynamic between these two is so much fun! It’s all about finding that person who sees the real you, quirks and all. Their banter, the tension, the hidden sides—it's like a cute little rollercoaster of heartwarming moments and cheeky surprises. 💖

If you love a story about two characters who aren’t quite what they seem, with a dash of humor, a sprinkle of secret romance, and tons of heart, this manga will definitely steal your heart. Grab your copy—because these two are the perfect blend of sugar, spice, and everything nice! 🍬✨

This book was a fast-paced quick read, and the illustrations were truly its saving grace. They were detailed and expressed the emotions of the characters beautifully in a way that the writing just didn’t live up to.
I didn’t feel like there was much of a story here. The premise of the book is that these two high-schoolers have a mysterious dark side that no one else knows about, but that dark side turns out to be just telling someone to back off one time in a pretty normal way. I wish they would have gone further with that characterization.
The wording was oftentimes confusing and hard to follow, I’m not sure if this is because of meanings getting lost in translation, but it made it difficult to get invested in the story.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I'll review it in more detail soon, but considering how "standard" the premise is, I had a LOT of fun reading it! Accidentally discovering a side to your crush or them discovering about you (or both, as is the case here) is a staple in shojo and romance manga for a reason. The art style being utterly gorgeous definitely works in this series' favor and I'm certainly looking forward to the continuation!

Can't go without mentioning how great the lettering in this volume. There was especially one font, I don't know if it existed before or was created for this series but, I was enamored! Call me a typesetting nerd, but I just love looking at beautiful fonts. Appreciate the love & care that goes into each and every Kodansha title.

As soon as I saw the cover to this novel I was instantly drawn in. The title is brilliant, the illustrations are beautiful. I've never come across this author before and now I'm very excited to see what happens next for these characters.

A fun, lighthearted quick read that I enjoyed.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc in echange for an honest review.

I haven’t read a mange in a long time and it was a nice change to look at the drawings more than the words.

The story has a charm to it and I think anyone that likes fantasy/romance manga will like this. With a fluffy plot intolving two characters that are hiding their true identiities from their classmates. It’s a school set start of a series that has beautiful artwork.

A simple shojo with a beautiful, no, gorgeous art style. The characters feel distant, but I hope with time they will be revealed. The premise of them looking perfect but being actually wicked is interesting, but they are far from wicked. They’re just teenagers. This may be a loss in translation, since teenagers in America are allowed to be rebellious in language or hair style but still be perceived as well behaved or be class president.

The art style would bring me back for more, but the story needs to up the drama.

2 stars
This first volume was cute and the art style / character design is really beautiful, however, the plot was kind of too simple and empty in my opinion. Fall in Love, You False Angels is about a girl and a guy who both pretend to be ‘angelic’ but have a completely different personality outside of school. They find out each other’s secret and become closer.

I don’t really understand why they lead double lives and aren’t just true to themselves. I think if they focused on that aspect, the story could have been more profound and the characters more relatable. It was kind of just nothing. I likely will not be continuing the series unfortunately.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

*chef's kiss* one of the best first volume manga I've ever read. they own my heart and the art is simply breathtakingly gorgeous. so pretty, especially when it's colored 😩🩷

I thoroughly enjoyed this manga! I liked the dynamic between Katsura-san and Ninomae-san. It gave me a bit of a Horimiya vibe, in both of the series the main characters both have a side that they don't share with anyone else but each other. When it comes to the romance aspect of it, I found myself kicking my feet and giggling at some moments; I enjoyed the way I could feel myself start to blush at the same time as Katsura-san. The humor was also very much my style and I can't wait to see where the story leads from here. I definitely would recommend this book to my other friends who enjoy romance manga, and cannot wait for this to be officially released.

This was a quick, sweet read with an interesting, likeable main couple. Both Otogi and Toki wear social 'masks' of the perfect boy/girl, but both are genuinely likeable, normal teens underneath. Their interactions are cute and fun. The volume introduced two interesting side characters I'd like to know more about. All in all a sweet, high school romance perfect for a spring/summer vacation read

Artwork in this is stunning and the plot is fun. Pretty girl with not so pretty real personalty falls in love with pretty boy with also not so pretty real personalty. But will he fall for her back? :p The volume does a good job at establishing the base world and how they interaction with each other and classmates. I have a few people I'll be recommending this to :)

This is like a mix of Kaguya-Sama Love is War and retaliation against the harassment of others. If you're a fan of romance manga and have read everything else, I might suggest this to you. I thought it was kind of basic and nothing was really memorable.

I went into this book expecting a dark, gripping narrative that would challenge the conventional dynamics of a relationship, but what I got was far from that. The story tries to sell the idea of morally complex characters, but instead, it gives us two leads who seem problematic for the sake of it without any real depth.

The female protagonist's claim that she and the MMC are "two-faced" felt like an empty statement. Her supposed complexity comes off as her just being selectively rude, while the MMC’s actions cross into outright unacceptable territory—how is that compelling or redeemable?

Yes, the male lead is described as attractive and charismatic, but good looks can’t mask the glaring issues with his character. The narrative doesn’t do enough to address or explore these flaws in a meaningful way, which made the relationship dynamics feel shallow and uncomfortable.

On the bright side, the illustrations were stunning and added a lot of aesthetic value, but beautiful artwork can only do so much when the characters and plot fall flat.

In the end, this book left me disappointed and wishing for a story with more substance and nuance. Therefore only 1 aka 0 ⭐️.

Fantastic, give me fifteen more.

But seriously I was loving every moment of this. The MMC was so cute and the fmc was soooo relatable.

The mmc is the definition of gent in the streets - in the sheets.

I need this as an anime stat.

This is a cute first volume for a rom-com manga. I am a sucker for "alter-egos" and I love that the two "angels" of the school both have a secret dark side. I look forward to reading the next volume!