A review by thyme_paradox
Sirius: Twin Stars by Ana C. Sánchez

emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

I've read from this author before with their previous book Alter Ego. They're not one that I tend to gravitate to with excitement or hype, but I collect yuri manga so I'm always ready to read more. Outside of that however, I probably would not have purchased this book otherwise.

The story follows two girls in different places in their life regarding their dreams, passions, and ambitions. One who is recovering medically from placing too much stress onto her body by the hands of her overly critical mother, which later resulted in her heart giving out. This affected her both medically and passionately about her future and goals in the world of professional tennis. The other is  bright and passionate about the stars and astronomy, curious and moving ever forward towards those goals while on a road trip with her older sister who is running away from her own relationship problems.

After a rocky first encounter, the two get to know each other and it progresses to helping both heal, resolve circumstances, and reignite their hearts towards their respective passions.

The story is contained in a single manga, and is a fast read, so if you're looking for something to knock out in an hour or two it's a fun enough ride. A decent message about keeping your focus on your goals and passions for yourself manageable and not on what others expect or want from you. As well as remembering that there are people in life to help and support you during difficult times as long as you reach out and ask them.

The main flaw in the stories I've read with Ana's books is that even though the characters, art, and plots are interesting or entertaining enough, the pacing goes at break neck speeds. You don't really get to soak in most of the conflict or the challenges that the characters go through in the stories to fully appreciate their later triumphs. However when the story is contained in a single volume, that is a difficult challenge to overcome in itself, but also not impossible.

I think the story would have benefited from a longer narrative, to help the two grow and trust each other at a slower pace, especially since the emotional recovery seems rushed. I'm also not entirely sure how I feel about the English translation work done with the release, as there are a lot of points where the characters speak to each other in a tone that I don't see modern teenagers using.

In the end, it's a fast read that tells the story quickly and promotes a general message about following your heart when it comes to your dreams and ambitions.

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