I thought this manga was cute. It was a little boring at times but overall I enjoyed it. I’m really hoping that vol 2 will pick up a bit more now that we know more about the main characters!

Wow I actually really liked this manga, it held my attention the whole time! It's a really fresh idea. I like that I still like the protagonists despite them very clearly being two faced.

I haven't read manga in a while - this was utterly delightful.

The premise is that the two main characters both pretend to be unattainable, perfect versions of themselves in school, while simultaneously hiding a not-so-perfect person underneath. I loved both of them, they are so cute! Will definitely read Vol 2.

This shoujo manga follows two high school students who are the heartthrobs and angelic sweethearts of their school class discovering that they both might have a bad side as well. This manga is charming and a fast read, with two lovable leads who slowly start to come together throughout this first volume. It definitely reminded my of Horimiya, so it would be good for fans of that manga. An enjoyable read all around! I recommend it.

Really great art and a very solid translation. The dialogue feels natural. This volume made me excited tor read another.

I really enjoyed this, I think the art is very nice and the story moves fast which kept me engaged. I think the characters are interesting and I'm excited to see what happens next

Class president Otogi Katsura is known as the “heartthrob angel” with her picture perfect behaviour and appearance. Little do people know there is another side to her personality, and that soon she's going to slip up in front of her vice president Toki Ninomae who also hides part of himself.

"What if he also has another side to him?"

The premise of Fall in Love, You False Angels is so interesting. A duo of two-faced people falling in love? Sign me up! However I feel like my expectations weren't quite met. The 'dark personality' these two have is more akin to Horimiya's Miyamura than Yakuza Fiancé's Kirishima. Which makes the switch in personality not that drastic, especially because we are privvy to Otogi's inner monologue.

However there is something charming about this manga. Our characters are very charismatic and their chemistry is electric. With time this story can develop into something memorable. The art style is also quite unique for a shoujo manga. It combines the classic shoujo style with a gritty, angular aesthetic for a more refined Chainsaw Man look.

"I kinda like being the only one who knows that version of you."

I would recommend Fall in Love, You False Angels to fans of classic shoujo tales with a fresh twist. It focuses mostly on the romance with some comedy here and there. This manga would be a good fit for fans of Horimiya and Ouran High School Host Club.

2.75 ✦ ࿐ give me my precious time back, you false angels!

i made a netgalley account to celebrate the new year and this happens to be my first read. let’s get the praiseworthy parts out of the way before addressing what went wrong with this manga. the art style is absolutely scrumptious. i love the way the mangaka dresses her characters; it takes mad skills, as well, to give them various hairstyles without ever making them unrecognisable. the paneling is also very well done and the fonts were well chosen. the transition between each chapter was very adorable — my favourite would be that doodle of katsura trying to pull an arrow out of her heart, as a nod to the last line she uttered in chapter 2 “but this arrow in my heart doesn’t look like it’s breaking off anytime soon.” it’s commendable how most shōjo mangas nowadays try to spotlight feminist issues while fully embracing girlhood. so, what bothers me, you ask? let’s consider the problems which arise when the author’s intentions don’t correspond with what was laid on paper.

katsura and ninomae are both very charismatic, attractive and ambitious students… not to mention that they find each other a little unnerving. isn’t that an excellent premise for a rivals-to-lovers story? well, i find the writing a little off. they both hide a secret they can’t reveal at any cost: they have feelings. what kind of farce is that? the secret katsura can’t let anyone on is that she’ll defend herself (and other girls) from creeps who want to take advantage of them. ninomae’s “dark” secret is that he’s just as confrontational. i’m no one to police what is worth hiding or not, because it truly is a question of circumstance, but the thing is we never learn why they have to be the way they are. the stakes are imaginary. therefore, yes, the fact that these two “angels” can’t show they can also feel fear, sadness and anger is somewhat silly. they’re just highschoolers, not even public figures (for instance, idols who, they, are under constant scrutiny.) we don’t have enough information about the characters’ family life and social status (although it’s hinted that they’re upper middle class or higher) to grasp what motivates them to be unauthentic.

[SPOILER ALERT] i personally think that the way they handled mori’s arc with the pedophile teacher was such a train wreck, but then again, they’re teenagers so i don’t expect them to know precisely how to fix a social vice even fully grown adults can’t remediate. however, the fact that the teacher backed off after ninomae “threatened” him is hard to believe. that’s just not how it works in real life. serious topics can be made lighthearted, but it requires much tact to do so. it’s pretty clear so far that those who work on this manga have yet to find the right equilibrium between raising awareness about dangers surrounding minors and the internal growth of two narcissistic young people who learn, for the first time, what it means to be their most authentic self.

all in all, “fall in love, you false angels!” is far from being a terrible read. if anything, i believe it contains all the ingredients it takes to concoct a good shōjo manga. i know a second lead i see one, so the colder twin we meet on chapter 4 is definitely on my radar. given this series' aesthetic appeal, i suppose it will soar to even farther skies from here onwards.

I’ve seen the cover of this title so many times but didn’t hear many talking about it. So happy it’s getting published by Kodansha.

We get two characters who showcase different personalities in private. I liked that they found out about each other in volume one and we get to see their interactions and to see the “real them”.

I’m really curious to see where the story will take us. Obviously, they’re going to fall in love but I also hope they’re able to cultivate a friend group in school that they can be themselves with. It sounds tiring having to be “on” all the time. Almost as if you’re doing customer service for hours on end.

Thank you to Kodansha for the DRC! I will for sure be continuing this series.

I devoured this manga! I started for the art style and stayed for the main characters. They're so cute!

I had a feeling I was going to really enjoy this, and I was right! This is a cute start to a new series following two high school students as we watch them fall in love. I like our two main characters; while I don't think their "secret" sides are super unique, I like that they can be more themselves around each other instead of their perfect school personas. I think while this volume sets up a good dynamic and introduction to our two main characters, we don't get enough of any side characters, so I hope this will be fixed in future volumes. 

I'm highly looking forward to future volumes and hope this gets popular enough to be turned into an anime!

A huge thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Coco Uzuki for providing me with an ARC of Fall in Love, You False Angels, Vol.1 in exchange for my honest review.

Fall in Love, You False Angels, Vol. 1 is an entertaining rom-com manga that introduces readers to two seemingly perfect students, whose flawless exteriors conceal their true, darker personalities. The story takes a delightful turn as these characters, each accustomed to hiding their authentic selves from the world, discover someone who shares their hidden side. This premise creates a rich dynamic, filled with humor, awkward moments, and surprising vulnerability.

Coco Uzuki expertly balances comedy and character development, crafting a narrative that is as engaging as it is amusing. The banter between the protagonists is playful, capturing the push-and-pull of their budding relationship. As their true personalities clash and complement each other, readers are treated to a story that feels fresh and unpredictable.

The art style is another highlight of this manga. Uzuki’s illustrations are vibrant and expressive, perfectly suited to the comedic tone of the story. The characters’ exaggerated reactions and the detailed backgrounds enhance the humor and emotion, making each panel a joy to read.

While this volume sets the stage for the protagonists’ relationship and the world they inhabit, it also leaves readers eager to see how their story will unfold in future installments. The blend of romance, humor, and a touch of mischief made this an enjoyable read and I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Thank you Netgallery for the ACR!

Two perfect co-president students reveal they both share a hidden dark side of themselves. They can now both hang out without fear of not being themselves.

I loved the art styles of this book, really cute and well drawn. I liked the two main characters and their distinctive personalities.
It did feel a little bit long a times, the plot didn’t really advance in this first book. I’m hoping it will pick up in the next one.

The dialogue in this felt too polite and not current for teenagers. For example, one of the teenagers referred Ikkoku as a « dream boat ». Nobody uses that term as a teen.

I’m looking forward for the next book

I always love a manga romcom. Our two main characters are the perfect high schoolers , cutesy, demure and mindful. At least they are in school. However, after our FMC Katsura reveals her true self by accident, she learns she's not the only one with an alter ego. This plot flips the tough guy with a soft side trope on its head and brought a fresh take on a well loved theme. This manga reminds me of the intro to Maid-Sama and I'm looking forward to reading more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha for this ARC!

Both our main characters have a secret here..they’re hiding a “dark” personality behind their squeaky clean and beautiful personas at school. Personally I didn’t find their personalities too dark just more how a regular person would talk but…Japanese politeness is in play here I think.

I really liked the art work - especially some of the panels with blocky bold writing. Some really great facial expression work as well.

I’ll definitely check out volume 2.

I actually heard about this manga on tiktok sometime last year but I was super excited to see it on NetGalley. The art in this manga was really cute and I'm excited to see how their relationship develops through the series.

Loved the cute story of the main characters accepting the true side of themselves with each other. Quick read and can’t wait to read volume two

thank you to the publisher for an arc!

this was a sweet start to a new shojo series — both our mcs are regaled as angels, but actually have two-faced personalities (altho they’re still super sweet at their core!). i’m excited to read vol 2!

This one was a sweet surprise! It’s a very cute story about two beautiful people with darker sides to them that they don’t want others to see. They accidentally show these sides to each other and it just makes them grow closer. It’s sweet! ☺️

It is a bit slow though. Nothing much really happens - it’s very slice of life. I probably won’t continue but still, it’s cute!

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha for the e-arc!

This series had some hype surrounding it so I was curious to see if it lived up to it. I can say that it did and I am happy I decided to pick it up. I am a sucker for the trope of two-faced characters. The main two of this series are known for being smart and studious to their classmates but deep down they both use these perceptions as a facade. The romance in this so far is a slow burn and I think that pairs well with the story. I will be keeping up with this series in the future and I would recommend this if you like Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.