*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review and is rated 18+

Haiga has moved in with Kanae, and they have been living together for a year. Because Kanae is pushing himself so hard, Haiga is on the hunt for a job and is struggling to find what he wants.

While there is some smut in this, Haiga and Kanae are just so damn wholesome. With everything going on these days, and after the last romance manga I read, it felt awesome to enjoy a couple that loves and respects one another. Restores a little faith, to be honest. They have great chemistry, an interesting supportive cast that’s used just enough that they are a nice addition and complement our couple. Just great vibes. 4 out of 5.

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March 29, 2024May 22, 2024 atthequillsmercy

Lenni reviews: “Pink Heart Jam” Vol. 2, by Shikke

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*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review and is rated 18+

After a camp trip, Haiga realizes his feelings for Kanae but since his finances took a hit, Haiga has to take as many work hours as he can get to try and see Kanae at the brothel. But Kanae doesn’t want Haiga at his brothel anymore and he is also grappling with his developing feelings.

While the official summary implies a lot of drama, this is actually pretty wholesome and honest, even with the smut. I like when stories have some suspense for the couple but don’t lean on repeated misunderstandings or other contrived conflicts. Those can be entertaining but can also grow tiresome so it’s interesting to see characters talk things through. 4 out of 5.

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January 11, 2024January 10, 2024 atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Pink Heart Jam” by Shikke

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*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review and is rated 18+

Haiga moves from the country to the big city for college and joins the rock club to meet new people. After a night out with them, he learns about the red light district and figures it’s a great chance to explore his sexuality. What he didn’t expect was to see a senior in his club, Kanae, working there.

Of course Haiga makes visiting Kanae a regular thing and things are developing between them. While this is a classic stoic/cinnamon roll pairing, Kanae isn’t cold, he’s just professional at the brothel and a bit more open with Haiga when they’re at the rock club in school or just jamming out to music. Haiga is exploring his sexuality while Kanae is exploring his feelings. This also handles sex work without being exploitative and sensationalized. The smutty scenes are only with our main couple, not any of the clients Kanae takes. I like it so far, its just a journey with these characters coming together. 4 out of 5.

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