4.5 - The artwork was gorgeous but I found some of the translation to be a little clunky. I appreciated the heroine for being tall and kind. Usually you get one or the other characteristic. I’m interested to see where the story goes in the future since we jumped right in to the romance and didn’t really explore the heroine’s life or friendships (aside from her being popular).

the art and character designs were really nice, and the characters were cute too. I kinda like the concept, but I'm not sure about it yet. Still, I'm interested to continue reading the series

3.5 stars.

I am until now unfamiliar with Mika Yamamori's works as I havent read anything from them before, but this was a really enjoyable read.

I must admit when I first requested it I did think that it was a BL story (which I guess means the cover is doing exactly what it's meant to do). Yoi (female) is a high-school student with a deep voice and masculine looks, she's popular with the girls and this has earned her the nickname 'prince'. She meets Ichimura (male) who is also popular with the girls(although he doesn't seem to be too into it) and his wealth has earned him the nickname 'prince' as well.

He quickly becomes infatuated with Yoi and how beautiful and unique she is. Since she hasn't been shown this type of attention from boys before, Yoi becomes a bit awkward around Ichimura but she also can't stop thinking about him and can't seem to stop running into him! The typical romance story begins from there.

For a romance manga it was very good. Beautiful art style, adorable characters who have cute interactions throughout and some humour too which is always nice! There is not really any overarching plot at the moment, I dont know if there will be or if this is simply a romance story, but either way it was a fun and enjoyable read and I will want to carry it on in the future!

I knew Yamamori Mika already by her previous works (and really enjoyed them), so I got incredibly excited for having the opportunity to read this one too. For the art, there isn't anything to complain; I love the style, and it always matches Yamamori's stories very well - it's so pretty!

The premise of the story isn't anything too deep, but I quite enjoyed reading this volume, especially since it's a bit different from her previous works. Yoi is a (girl) prince, Ichimura is a (boy) prince, he shows interest in her because she's pretty, she's being treated not as a prince for the first time, and there we go. This time, the main characters show interest in each other quite soon, and decide to go out to explore things.

It's a nice shoujo, with the possibility of getting better and also getting worse, depending on the path the future chapters take. I'm not the biggest fan of "girl not being treated as a girl because she's different from other girls" but I guess I can forgive this one because I just liked a lot the dynamics between Yoi and Ichimura. I'm sure with time they'll get more depth and development, so I'm excited to read that!

4.5 stars,

This is an adorable high school romance with a twist.
Loved the main characters more than I expected, Can't wait to read more.

This is a tale of two princes.

On one hand, we have Yoi … who’s actually a girl. She got her nickname because she looks a bishounen prince and has a habit of stepping up to help others. However, guys never ask her out and it’s typically girls who fawn after her.

Then, on the other hand, we also have Ichimura who is also nicknamed “Prince” because he comes from a wealthy family, yet he's a bit of a rebel. He wears piercings and constantly has unkempt hair.

However, once Ichimura starts showing interest in her, she becomes flustered. She doesn’t quite know how to respond because, for once, she kind of feels like a princess.

Now, I think what makes In the Clear Moonlit Dusk by Mika Yamamori so interesting is that it plays around with and questions social expectations. It’s about not judging a book by its cover. People are complex and more than they appear.

It’s also really cool to see an androgynous female lead who can hold her own. The two are equals and it’s entertaining to see the tension and dynamics between the two of them.

On top of that, the artwork is absolutely gorgeous, and it’s a nice extra touch seeing the characters drawn in different everyday casual outfits.

All in all, I would recommend this manga if you’re looking for an introspective, fun, and unconventional romance somewhere along the lines of Horimiya.

This is super tropey and fun! It reads a lot like a classic shojo manga, and I love the effects that constantly appear around Yoi. I'm excited to see how it'll continue with Yoi and Ichi dating, especially as he tried to brush it off initially. Is it going to be a fake-dating situation or something different? Definitely curious! And the art is so beautiful! A delight to read!

Yoi Takiguchi is called “prince” despite her being a girl. She is considered to have an extremely handsome prince like face and personality, but one day she bumps into Ichimura-Senpai, another person who is considered a “prince” for his wealth. Ichimura takes an instant interest into Yoi, first thinking she is a beautiful guy but when finding out she is a girl has suddenly become more invested in her. He sticks to her and wants to find out more about her. He is popular for being a bit distant but very popular with girls. However, he is now slightly confused as to if he is actually falling for Yoi and kind of puts her through an emotional roller coaster with his hot and cold demeanor, while Yoi is experiencing a guy actually flirting and showing interest in her for the first time in her life. Thus begins the story about two princes. The artwork was gorgeous and I actually loved Yoi so much, though Ichimura is going to take a bit more to actually win me over. He just seems so wishy-washy and I just don’t want Yoi to be put through the emotionally ringer, she’s just too cute and nice for that,

*Thanks Netgalley and Kodansha for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Thank you to Kodansha Comics for this eARC of the first volume of "In the Clear Moonlist Dusk" by Mika Yamamori. Although I was gifted this for free, my opinion is purely my own.

This was such a cool concept and this volume was absolutely amazing. The art style is beautiful in every panel and made the story much more effective. I am very excited to see how this story continues.