Title: Meteor Prince
Author: Meca Tanaka
Volumes Reviewed: 2 (complete)
Publisher: VIZ Media (Shojo Beat)
Release Date: January 6, 2015 - April 7, 2015
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Science Fiction Romantic Comedy
Content Rating: Older Teen (minor nudity, sensuality, mating talk)
Format Read: Paperback (own)
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Purchase: Azon | B&N | BookDepo | Indiebound
Summary for Volume 1:
Strange accidents always seem to happen around Hako Natsuno—so much so that she’s been dubbed “The Queen of Bad Luck.” It’s hardly surprising then that a naked alien prince falls from the sky to tell her that out of all the girls in the universe, he’s come to Earth to mate with her. Does this mean Hako’s luck has changed, or…?
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Meteor Prince is a two-volume contemporary sci-fi rom-com about an alien boy who comes to Earth to mate with his soul mate and finds an unsuspecting high school girl cursed with bad luck. Informed that humans must first fall in love before mating, alien Io enthusiastically accepts the challenge and throws himself into winning human Hako's heart. Hijinks as well as hardships ensue as Io's family, Hako's curse, and a surprise twist get in the way of their being together, but ultimately love prevails for a sweet, romantic end.
I adored the protagonists, Hako with her pleasant personality despite the constant mishaps and injuries brought on by her bad luck and sparkling Io with his bubbly attitude but dangerous warrior darkness behind the grin. Together with Hako's protective friends and Io's string of scheming alien visitors, the story offers a colorful cast of unique personalities. As one of Meca Tanaka's later series the artwork is strong and playful with expressive characters and impacting action, and despite being only two volumes the plot is full and well paced. If you love zany romances, alien shapeshifters, and short manga series, I highly recommend you give this duology a read.
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Meteor Prince is a two-volume contemporary sci-fi rom-com about an alien boy who comes to Earth to mate with his soul mate and finds an unsuspecting high school girl cursed with bad luck. Informed that humans must first fall in love before mating, alien Io enthusiastically accepts the challenge and throws himself into winning human Hako's heart. Hijinks as well as hardships ensue as Io's family, Hako's curse, and a surprise twist get in the way of their being together, but ultimately love prevails for a sweet, romantic end.
I adored the protagonists, Hako with her pleasant personality despite the constant mishaps and injuries brought on by her bad luck and sparkling Io with his bubbly attitude but dangerous warrior darkness behind the grin. Together with Hako's protective friends and Io's string of scheming alien visitors, the story offers a colorful cast of unique personalities. As one of Meca Tanaka's later series the artwork is strong and playful with expressive characters and impacting action, and despite being only two volumes the plot is full and well paced. If you love zany romances, alien shapeshifters, and short manga series, I highly recommend you give this duology a read.
Scribble Rating:
4 of 5 Scribbles
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The Young Master's Revenge by Meca Tanaka
Pearl Pink by Meca Tanaka
