While this was a cute read, it felt rushed and lacking. I wanted to know more about the characters and to see them interact directly instead of viewing their build up via a flash back. The ending felt extra rushed as if heading towards a page count limit and needed to wrap up the story. Overall, I wanted more.

This was a pretty flat story for me. I found the dialogue to be super clunky and not enjoyable to read. The art was cute overall though.

I definitely think this could work for newer to BL readers overall though.

This was a super cute quick read. I liked the characters, I wish there was a tad more depth but given the format what is there is enough. There's not much too it, guy going through a tri-life? (what is the word I need, it's not a quarter life crisis, but he's not old enough for a mid-life crisis either....Jason's right in the middle.) crisis who meets someone who opens his mind and heart to all the possibilities of life. Though, that makes this sound schmaltzier than it actually is. It's warm and fuzzy while being realistic. There's no cosmic misunderstandings, there's no willful non-communication. I wish there was more to the ending, but I'm also not mad at it. It's gives enough to know where their headed together.

I enjoyed this, but it definitely needs a sequel! Don't expect this to be as spicy as Japanese BL manga, but it's sweet and the art is really lovely.

4.5 stars

Short and sweet tho the ending felt a little rushed. I do wish it had been longer so we could get to know Jason and Frank more and then see their relationship evolve once together.

Jason's new co-worker Frank lives very far away from their workplace, so Jason offers him a place to stay in his apartment. Jason is 35 and has never been in a relationship. Frank is 7 years younger than him and begins to fall in love with Jason after being his roommate for a while. He confesses to him but is Jason's response what he expected?

What a sweet and heartwarming story. The art is absolutely beautiful and I could identify with the two main characters a lot. Problems like being bullied, not being able to speak your mind freely, anxiety, not wanting to disappoint your family and friends, being single over 30 and always pressured into relationships, feeling like you don't belong or are worthless because everyone around you has a partner and kids... it's really tiresome but something I have experienced first hand, too. That's why it felt so familiar reading about Jason and Frank and I'm so glad this story ended the way it did.
There should definitely be more books about these topics so others can learn from it. I felt understood and comforted, like being wrapped in a warm blanket. Can't wait to read more from this author.

This one was cute, but felt like it was missing something. It could be that the translation wasn't as clear as it should be, and the errors throughout play into that theory. I thought there would be more to it, with more build up and character progression, but Jason seemed to suddenly just not want to be alone and that was that.

I really enjoyed the art, and was intrigued by the storyline itself. I just wish there was more to build it up, growth from the characters, and relationship building instead of time jumps.

#Confessionsofa35YearOld #NetGalley

Thank you NetGalley and Media Do International, Inc., YUZU Comics for the early copy of this manga. First, I would like to commend the drawings and illustrations. Two thumbs up for me.

For the storyline, I loved it too, especially the buying of groceries scene and the bookstore scene. Although they were cute together, I feel like the love confession was abruptly made. I wanted more scenes showing love and hated that the manga spent two months living together as roommates without us witnessing how it went.

Overall, I would like to see more of them, and I can't wait to see how their relationship will progress.

Even though this is kind of a romance, I wouldn't categorize it as that. Going into this knowing it's an introspective, slice of life story will make you appreciate it more. I really did enjoy this title. I always appreciate stories revolving around older protagonists. Our main character is a late bloomer and is still figuring out what he wants in a romantic partner. I feel like it's a very relatable story, and even though you get older, that doesn't mean you have everything figured out.

I very much wish this wasn't a standalone volume because I'd love to read more about these characters 🥺

A straightforward romance that feels low-stakes and relaxing while also being full of emotion.
Jason is 35, single and lonely, haunted by having rejected a male friend's confession years ago, he can't seem to find anyone to share his life with now. Frank is a shy new coworker who ends up living with him because Jason is way too nice and can't say no when someone suggests that he rent his extra room to the newcomer who lives very far away. Their peaceful new life will make Jason rethink his past and his future, especially when Frank expresses a desire for more.
The art is pretty basic, nothing bad but also nothing to rave over. It fits the calm tone of the story.

Happy thanks to NetGalley and YUZU Comics for the read!

This comic was well drawn. Characterizations were expressive. Frank and Jason worked to figure out a relationship.
#netgalley #confessionsofa35yearold #TEI

This is such a cute short story! I thought it was nice to see the main characters story arc, and it makes me want to read more of the two!

I really wanted to like "Confessions of a 35 Year Old" when I saw the title come up here on NetGalley. The story, a 35-year-old office worker who has struggled with romance all his life meets a new coworker and makes a connection with him. Sounds potentially cute and melancholy, no? Well, it really fell short of my expectations. The plot and the romance were disjointed and rushed. None of the characters were properly fleshed out. (I've read other one shots that were more thoroughly fleshed out, so it can be done.) This story had so much potential to be more... like they could have explored other sexualities other than gay and bisexual..

The two things that I did enjoy were the art and the fact that there wasn't any explicit scenes.

This was adorable.
The illustrations were beautiful.
".. someone in this world loves you and hopes you're happy."
Are we not all going through the struggle of life simply trying to find love and happiness in this complicated world?
Loved going on this journey with Jason.
Thanks to Netgalley and Media Do International, Inc for the digital review copy and chance to read/review this!

I wasn't a fan of this book which was disappointing because it looked like a cute book. I didn't find the dialogue to be natural, and the way the characters reacted didn't seem natural. I didn't feel the romance between the characters, and I wished there was more of that because I really wanted to like it, but I didn't. The art style was cute for some of the characters, but at other times, I felt like it didn't help with showing movement or actions done by them because they looked flat. It was also hard for me to get into the characters and connect with them.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

Another BL manhua and I did like it was more mature and more real than most so far, but yeah, it just didn't grab me and at times it felt very disjointed, I missed connection between certain parts. We would go from point a to point p and I would have to go back to the previous pages to see if I missed a panel, a page, or something else. The MC was at times a bit hard to read/didn't always like him, but I did like seeing our MC grow, see what makes him tick, see him discover love, and I do hope that he is open a bit more to various sexualities. Like being Bi or Pan. Because those exist. Plus, feels better about being queer, because there is nothing wrong with two guys. Though given some countries I guess I could understand he was worried. The art was pretty nice though at times the MC looked WAY older than his 35 years. The romance was nice as well and I was rooting for these two to get together because they would be nice together and they fitted so well together (as they noticed because they became roommates).

I absolutely adored this graphic novel! I loved the story that was told as the main character found themselves, and the love and understand that was portrayed by their friends. So sweet and wholesome.