Loved this one so much! I am a second chance romance girlie, so this one hit all of my buttons!

The art was so sublime when capturing the emotions of two people who loved each other deeply, but wouldn’t show it. I loved that we got to see a little bit about their life together, after, and that’s it wasn’t all roses, they had to work together to rebuild what was destroyed before.

Thank you to the publisher & Netgalley for an eARC of this manga!

I’m absolutely getting a physical copy of it as well!

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

This follows Hozumi and Mishima, old high school friends who grew apart due to what is deemed a "little white lie". After returning to the island they grew up on, Hozumi wants to make up with Mishima and fix things between them. However, over the years Mishima has shut everyone out and now lives off the grid in a lighthouse. The story follows the two as they try to mend things and hopefully face the feelings they have for one another.

I truly did not get anything out of this story, the plot was very bland and very rushed. The characters were very flat and one-dimensional with no personality, which made the read very boring to me.

Additionally, one of my biggest pet peeves in books is when there is smut for the sake of having smut, and that was the case here. Was not needed at all, felt very awkward and out of place, and did not add anything but a bad taste in my mouth.

The art was really beautiful but unfortunately, the story itself was a miss.

I really wanted to like this but the characters felt flat and i just wished it was longer. Some parts were also kinda problematic.

**I received a free digital copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

This was an enjoyable read. The dynamic between the two main characters was interesting. We got a glimpse into their history that pretty easily spelled out what happened between them, and watching them slowly fall for each other again was fun. There were a few confusing points, but other than that, this was an interesting story.

I didn't really love this story because it had some problematic things and the relationship between the two boys felt really rushing and we don't get to see their feelings towards each others.
The sexs felt unnecessary both of the time more than unnecessary it was so sudden without being build up to that situation, mostly the first one when it wasn't even consentious and that didn't sat right to me.
Only at the end of the volume was nice and we could see more of their dinamics , so it's a shame, if it would be more develomped the relationship it could have been a good manga.

The cover is cute.

I didn’t love the art style and the characters were not well developed which made their relationship feel forced - no chemistry.

The reason for the conflict was shallow and predictable, but none of this is what lead me to a one star rating though, it was the non consensual sex scene that was passed off as something romantic?? Which made me feel uncomfortable and a little ill tbh.

Also would have been nice to have a content warning or something as I had no idea it contained mature content.

"The White and Blue Bwtween Us" is a poignant and heartfelt BL one-shot that explores the complexities of friendship, love, and forgiveness. I like how the story delves into the consequences of a single lie and how it can fracture relationships, leaving behind unresolved feelings and misunderstandings. As Hozumi and Mishima navigate their reunion after seven years apart, the author beautifully captures the emotions of regret, longing, and hope. The setting of the island town and the lighthouse adds a nostalgic and atmospheric backdrop to the story, enhancing the themes of nostalgia and reflection. With its compelling characters and touching storyline, "White Lies and Blue Skies" is a captivating read that will resonate with fans of the genre.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy of this yaoi manga. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy it. The story was a bit superficial and rushed, I couldn't attach to any of the characters, it all just felt forced. Too bad.

“The White and Blue Between Us,” by Kiyuhiko

Hozumi left his hometown and boyfriend Mishima after graduating high school. After seven years Hozumi returned and realized his feelings for Mishima wont end. Mishima however won’t interact with anyone, especially Hozumi.

I really liked this manga. It was sweet and sad but hopeful. The art is so good. There are some bedroom scenes in the book but not overly graphic. When I was reading the book, I was invested and sucked in immediately. I will be reading more manga by this author. 5 out of 5 stars.

Thank you for the ARC.

The cover and the art are absolutely gorgeous. The story was short, a bit rushed, but sweet and enjoyable.

This story was a little fast for me. I wish it could've been stretched out and filled in a little more, but I didn't hate the story.

However, my biggest problem is the throwaway assault scene, which is very common in bl but I still think very worth calling out. The story would've been more believable without it. Why would anyone continue to be in a situation developed from that? Especially when it's never a point of contention and there isn't any resolution from it. The writing literally waves it off.

Because of those reasons, I can't give this more than 2.5 stars.

Even though I did not like this story, I would like to thank NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the opportunity to read this story.

Can you forgive someone who has broken your heart, when you were both young? It's a hard question. I have a lot of trust issues as it is, and it would be hard for me to forgive something like that.

Hozumi cruelly broke up with his high school boyfriend because he didn't see a future with either of them. He was worried he'd be holding Mishima back with his plans to move to the city, and Mishima helping with the family business.

Years later, Hozumi realizes how stupid he's being when he has to return home after his father gets injured at his job. Mishima is still on the island but has become a recluse with trust issues, working in his grandfather's lighthouse. Realizing it's his fault, Hozumi makes an excuse to go see Mishima. Maybe, just maybe with persistence and the right effort, he can make up for his worst mistake.

This manga is sweet and hopeful about what we can do when we communicate. Yes, Hozumi was an idiot, and he fully admits that. But he has grown, and is making an effort to improve. His brother Sosuke is also the clear MVP of the book. He knows exactly what to say to give Hozumi courage at a crucial time.

What an amazing manga. I'd love to read more from the creator!

I absolutely loved the cover and artwork and, given that this book is a one-shot volume, I was looking forward to a self-contained story. Unfortunately, while the bonus story helps a slight bit in understanding how the main characters come together (before the breakup with which the main story starts), I feel the plot was lacking and could have benefitted from showing instead of telling how their love was so that they couldn't stop thinking about each other seven years later.

I enjoyed this book ithought the plot was inviting you know long lost friends/lovers comeback to eachother to try and reconnect after a few years apart. I thought the writing was good and the art and cover were very pretty and I really liked the main characters. But what I didn't like is the sex scenes it's just not something I like in a manga and that's just personal preference I found it kinda weird to see illustrations doing the nasty. All in all I would recommend this to a friend though.

appena ho visto la copertina è stato amore a prima vista veramente dovevo leggerlo ...e che dire?appena l ho iniziato a leggere me ne sono innamorata dei protagonisti ma anche come si svolge tutta la loro storia ...ho adorato anche i flashback che ci fanno ancora di più capire il presente dei due protagonisti e capire perchè succedono certe cose ....quando l ho finito ero un misto di emozioni ,da una parte ero felice dall altra ero triste perchè ne volevo ancora e ancora ....i disegni sono assolutamente stupendi per non parlare del faro ...Leggetelo tutto .....merita davvero

The White and Blue Between Us had a quality that I am just learning about. The coziness of BL Manga. This being the third one I've read I'm quickly wanting to read more. In some ways this felt as an extension of a prior one, to the determent I had make sure it wasn't.

This was also adult magna which means I was shocked to see sex. Not mad but shocked.

The overall story worked for me on a lot of levels, and I felt like we got the perfect amount of story. I love the low angst, and low action. I love how in love the protagonists are. Just had a good time overall and will defiantly be recommending.

The cover was what first drew me in, the colors and the art appealed to me. And I feel like it really matches the story. It evokes this feeling of summer and being the only two people in the world when you're together.
The inconsistency of the story threw me a little off. In the beginning you get a version of how they got together and then in the bonus content at the end, there's another version. I kind of hated the plot. I like the estranged friends reconnect after several years trope, but there was nothing that made me feel like they actually cared about each other? It all felt selfish to me. Especially the main character. He just thinks about what he wants and doesn't care about Mishima's feelings and then Mishima's inner monologue it's just "He's annoying". I was disappointed with the story but I believe the translation job was well done. It didn't feel awkward like it does sometimes. And the art is good, very traditional manga style.

A beautiful tale of two broken boys that will keep you flipping till the very end. A story that will leave you not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

I love a second chance romance and this was pretty much perfect in that aspect. The development of the characters and their relationship, meeting again and coming back together-all excellent. The only real downsides were how incredibly fast everything moved. While that's not always a bad thing, it seemed not quite right for this story and it ended a little clunky. But overall it was very cute and an enjoyable read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The White and Blue Between Us is another solid addition to the shounen-ai/BL genre. I would describe this as a second chance love story, when Hozumi returns to his hometown island and runs into Mishima. They have history together and we slowly learn about their relationship and their regrets. The lighthouse island setting is unique, however the overall story is quite standard compared to other stories in the genre.