Thanks to Netgalley for a copy for an honest review

I like it 😊 it was a good read and I will probably be picking it up when it releases

Rating 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a cute, sweet story but I wish there had been more of the actual relationship. The build up was the entire story and I would have enjoyed more of the couple.

This story is a bittersweet romance with a HEA. Jason is a higher up at the company where Frank works. Frank needs a place to live and Jason offers up his spare room, they become roommates and as they get closer together Jason finds himself confused about his feelings for Frank. Frank ends up admitting that he is developing feelings for Jason and when Jason doesn't reciprocate Frank moves out. It forces Jason to confront his long hidden feelings and the story ends with him confessing that he does in fact have feelings for Frank.

It's a simple, quiet, sort of low-stakes story. I did appreciate that the story didn't focus hugely on overt homophobia and instead allowed Jason to work through his own internal world in a more calm realistic way.

This was absolutely lovely to read. A wholesome and soft BL with no spice which covers topics such as regret, family pressure, bullying, and most importantly healing. As well as a really soft storyline (with the two main characters having both chemistry and respect for one another - my goodness!) where two people begin to like each other over a long period of time. This truly passed the vibe check!

Work colleagues (✔) | reluctant roomates (✔) | slow burn followed by 'oops I like him' (✔) | wholesome (absolute ✔).

This is the definition of 'I've seen storylines like this before, but this was executed *chef kiss*'. Really enjoyable, would like to read from this author again!

<i>I was provided with a complimentary copy of this manhua by Yuzu Comics via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, which I leave voluntarily</i>.

This wasn't bad, per se, but it was lacking something. I appreciated the bi representation, so it get's points for that, but I'm super over seeing internalized homophobia in BL. This had decent slice-of-life elements but as far as BL manga/manhua/manhwa (I don't actually know what they are called in Thailand) go, I found it a bit boring and rushed.

I like the realistic aspects incorporated into the storyline. Love can seem a lot more complex when there are expectations and pressure to fit into the mold of what others want. In this manga, he struggles with his feelings and who he wants to be.

It's overall a nice story to read!

I thought this was a sweet story, a slow and mellow one involving people having real people jobs in their late 20s and early 30s, and real people feelings too. Put me a little in mind of An Old Fashioned Cupcake, which is a longtime favourite. This story is much shorter, not as humorous but still touching in its own way. I also enjoyed an opportunity to read a BL set in Taiwan, because that's not my usual fare -- but it is definitely something I'd like to see more of.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

A slow-moving romance that is slightly redeemed by the last ~30 pages. The art is good, but the translation leaves something to be desired: whoever/whatever did the translation seems to have a poor grasp of subject-verb agreement.

Received via NetGalley.

This was a really cute oneshot that focused on taking a chance and going against societal hetero norms for how one show live. It left on an open ending of sorts, which honestly made me want just a bit more from the story. Overall, it was a quick and thought provoking read.

I want to say thank you to Netgalley for an advanced ARC of this manga

This was an adorable story of a guy thatha regrets about his past, but in time gers a roommate and romance pursues

This was a cute story where u route for the main character hoping he finds happiness and also becomes happy wirh himself and also in life in general, the romance is at a steady pace and seems more nature then most (manga's I have read) I look forward to reading the second volume

I LOVED THIS MANGA SO MUCH! I cannot wait to read more in this series, that cliff hanger. We love bi rep too.

And they were roommates!

This is a quiet, slice of life and workplace BL from a Taiwanese creator, which was refreshing to see in the market.

Jason (they've adopted English names to use in the wokplace, pretty common) needs the help of IT whiz Frank, a younger worker who's dealing with a rough commute. Jason, whose apartment is huge thanks to family money, asks Frank to room with him, and they settle into a cozy companionship that seems posed to bloom into something more. But Jason's feeling the familial pressure of being an unmarried virgin at 35, and Frank has his own drama to deal with...

It was great to see bi rep spelled out in a manhua for once! Other than that, this wasn't that remarkable. The typical internalized homophobia doesn't abate until near the end, and there's some biphobia and misunderstandings about bisexuality. There were also translation errors and typos in this copy.

It was a cute story with some nice design choices, like the table of contents design looking like an old webpage!

3.5
This is definitely a sweet story that’s more about discovering yourself at a later age than it is about being in a relationship. I will say the English names kind of threw me off and there are some grammatical/sentence structuring that messes with the flow of the story, but overall it’s a good manga.

Thank you to NetGalley and Media Do for the e-book copy!

I am always excited when I see romance titles with older protagonists because they don't get published as often. Confessions of a 35 Year Old is the story of Jason, who struggles to find love at 35. His coworker Frank ends up moving in with him and from there Jason wonders if his relationship with Frank will move past roommates. The author allows Jason the room to navigate his feelings and his perception of "normal love". I like that in the end, the relationship wasn't rushed and that Jason and Frank were able to come together on their own terms. If you like older protagonists and romance this volume will be for you.

I thought this was absolutely adorable. There is no sexual aspect in this, other than a mention that our main character is a virgin. It's a heart-wrenching story of a man very slowly coming to terms with his sexuality. I loved both of our main characters and kinda said that this is a standalone. I would love to see how their relationship continues to grow.

I actually quite enjoyed the writing, and the art style is fine, typical of manga. This isn’t spicy but leans more towards a wholesome romance. Reading through other reviews, many have pointed out that it’s more of a coming-of-age story for Jason, even at 35 years old, and I find myself agreeing. His younger coworker, Frank, seems to have a better grasp on life, whereas Jason is still figuring out what he wants.

Not to say it lacks any romance; in fact, there’s one part where I had a giddy smile on my face from all the wholesomeness.

It’s a bit like a fast slow burn romance—short and sweet, so it feels like a slow burn that happens quickly. You could argue that it needed more depth and was too short, but I think any more would have lost my interest. This is a great short one-shot story.

I wish this was coming out in paperback because I think it would be great to add to my collection.

Oh, and I believe this is actually a manhua (Chinese) comic not a manga..? & This is an ARC review, meaning I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A pleasant story of a man who thinks he's missing out on life because he has not found love. Once a man his journey confessed feelings for him and he ran from the feelings.
He spent years wondering what if?
Years later it happens again and he is going through it. Worried about family, co workers, and friends.
While there were a few comments I found slightly on the edge of homophobia, I do have to take into account cultural differences.
The drawing is very good and the story was sweet. I soon began to care about these two men, and hoped they found the love they both wanted.
Thanks to @netgalley for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Cute and quick. A small snippet into the mind of a man wondering, as we all do, if he’s normal and can be loved.

I got an ARC of this book.

This was not the yaoi I grew up with, which is wonderful! The push towards BL is wonderful. The level of consent and feelings and yes. I am all for BL.

That being said, this one felt a little shallow. The MC didn't understand his own sexuality and still didn't at the end, in a weird way. It felt like his decision of how to handle the confession was based on not wanting to be lonely and not actually based on feelings. That difference made me worry about the love interest. I liked the love interest. He was so sweet and gentle.

The art was pretty standard, which is still high level. Manga has a particular style and this one fell into that beautifully. It was consistent and clear. So despite being great, it won't stand out.

So overall, it was a messy and confusing for the MC coming of age in middle age story in the best sort of way. It was not hard to follow at all, but it was full of musing and circular logic. It was a wonderful, quick read.

This was just okay for me. I appreciated the maturity of the main character and his love interest, the bisexual representation, and the gorgeous artwork. The story didn't flow as well as I would have liked and it felt severely disjointed at times, which led to some confusion in figuring out how certain panels and conversations were related to each other. The pacing of the story felt off, as well. It moved a little too quickly. This story would have benefitted from a longer exploration of the topics presented.