Title: Pearl Pink
Author: Meca Tanaka
Volumes Reviewed: 4 (complete)
Publisher: Tokyopop
Release Date: January 7, 2007 - January 8, 2008
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Romantic Comedy
Content Rating: Teen (some brief sensuality, rambunctious behavior)
Format Read: Paperback (own)
Find On: Goodreads
Purchase*: Azon | B&N | RightStuf
Summary for Volume 1:
Buckle up and get ready for a bumpy ride down the road to true love!
When the sweet, bubbly, and somewhat clumsy Tamako sets her sights on the ever-so-serious Kanji, it's more than a struggle to get the romance to spark. But the challenge becomes even tougher- Tamako's mom is the top-money maker at the talent agency run by Kanji's dad! Tamako must conceal her identity to protect her mom's secret, but she's determined to become the perfect "pearl-of-a-woman" and nab the man of her dream...
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Pearl Pink is a four-volume contemporary rom-com series about a rambunctious girl who becomes an actress to win the heart of the agent boy she loves. At just four volumes the story only covers her start on the road to stardom and how they fall in love, but it's a sweet, humorous romance with an interesting peek into the Japanese entertainment industry. As one of Meca Tanaka's earlier works (she's better known in the US for Meteor Prince and The Young Master's Revenge) the art can be a little sketchy at times, but the playful action is fun and her character expressions are strong. Overall it's a cute, quick story of love, family, and determination with a charming romance, energetic characters, and an adorable if plot-pointless monkey mascot. Definitely recommend for rom-com readers and Skip*Beat! fans.
Bonus Stories: Volume 2 includes two bonus one-shots. "Destined Lovers" is a cute short about a small girl and a large boy who fall in love and the problems that naturally ensue. "Diamond Half" is, according to the author, about the characters Tamako and Kanji are based on, and is a sweet story of family and how love can change as it ages.
*Purchase Note: While technically out of print, as of July 2019 you can still purchase volumes from Amazon, Barnes & Noble Marketplace, and RightStuf - links all at top.
For Fans Of: Skip*Beat!
Pearl Pink is a four-volume contemporary rom-com series about a rambunctious girl who becomes an actress to win the heart of the agent boy she loves. At just four volumes the story only covers her start on the road to stardom and how they fall in love, but it's a sweet, humorous romance with an interesting peek into the Japanese entertainment industry. As one of Meca Tanaka's earlier works (she's better known in the US for Meteor Prince and The Young Master's Revenge) the art can be a little sketchy at times, but the playful action is fun and her character expressions are strong. Overall it's a cute, quick story of love, family, and determination with a charming romance, energetic characters, and an adorable if plot-pointless monkey mascot. Definitely recommend for rom-com readers and Skip*Beat! fans.
Bonus Stories: Volume 2 includes two bonus one-shots. "Destined Lovers" is a cute short about a small girl and a large boy who fall in love and the problems that naturally ensue. "Diamond Half" is, according to the author, about the characters Tamako and Kanji are based on, and is a sweet story of family and how love can change as it ages.
*Purchase Note: While technically out of print, as of July 2019 you can still purchase volumes from Amazon, Barnes & Noble Marketplace, and RightStuf - links all at top.
For Fans Of: Skip*Beat!
Scribble Rating:
3.5 of 5 Scribbles
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