Firstly, I guess that was the most "uneventful" love story I have ever read. Nothing much happens really. Lowest angst ever! There were times I really got bored waiting for something to happen. Well, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration, but really, how could I not love a book when a character is said to resemble Mr Gandy? As you may know, I have a wee crush on David Gandy. Hubby knows about it, shakes his head about it and mumbles and grumbles about it. He’s my “free” crush. This little obsession is based purely on his looks. I know, I’m shallow, but the guy is just really good looking to me. Do I want to meet him? No. Do I fantasise about him? Ahhh…NO! I just like looking at him. Geez, I’m such a dag. I’ve just spent my intro talking about Mr Gandy, who’s mentioned in the book as looking like Scottie…WHO’S NOT EVEN THE MAIN CHARACTER. I loved Libby. She was my kind of heroine and I connected with her from the start. She was strong, yet vulnerable at times in an endearing way, introvert, but not shy, kind, thoughtful, considerate and so very sassy. Oh, yeah, I simply loved her sassiness and of course her sense of humor. As for our hero, Killian…God, I loved the man. She was endearing even when he was a mess…an endearing mess. He was sweet and sexy, patient and considerate but what I loved the most about him was the way he supported Libby at times and also his unconditional faith in her talent. Haunting and sincere, Idol, Burning subverts and astonishes. Rin Usami balances humor, obsession, heartbreak, and sacrifice in her debut, crafting a story that's both enveloping and expansive. Usami's writing is thrilling and deft, and her novel illuminates the shadows cloaking our digital lives, leaving us with honesty and grace in equal measures. Idol, Burning is a barnburner and a prayer and a testament to the lengths that we'll go to reach for our dreams.”—Bryan Washington, award-winning author of Memorial and Lot a b Leung, Hilary (May 7, 2023). "Oshi no Ko's Opening and Ending Theme Songs Highlight Ruby's and Aqua's Diverging Paths". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved May 8, 2023.

To respect the setting of ‘Idol’, l had to sing with the confidence that I was the world’s cutest idol – and to express the mindset of singing as an idol myself, I had to express that kind of ditzy voice. Generating that kind of cute voice was a big challenge for me.”His hands fist as he takes a step closer. “I’ve been here for nearly two months. I never stay in one place that long. And why do you think I’m still here? The scenery? No. It’s you that I don’t want to leave.” As the persona Samantha has created for herself starts to crumble, she decides to revisit her old friend and the past.

I will never laugh at you.” he promises fiercely. “Ever. I’m your safe place, Libby. You’ve got to know that.”YOASOBI＆NewJeans、相思相愛を告白 Ayase「ただのオタクです」 MINJI「夜に駆けるが特に好き」". Oricon (in Japanese). September 14, 2023 . Retrieved September 14, 2023. It starts out of course when Killian crashes his bike on Libby's lawn in countryside. Needless to say she's less than pleased by his entrance and when he proceeds to strip naked and then hurls on her five minutes later, her patience is close to giving out. But she's not heartless and helps him clean up and gives him a place to stay for the night. She has no idea who he is -- all she knows is that he's disturbed her peace, smells way too drunk, and now he won't leave her alone -- which, secretly she's actually quite pleased about. And so they spend several weeks together, gradually getting to know each other, dancing around their growing attraction, and bonding over their shared love of music. The characters are perfectly developed, and their romance is a natural progression. I love when the author can make that sexual tension burn and Kristen makes it hurt so good here.

She snorts. “I’d be more impressed if you were the one used to being on your knees. I like givers, not takers.” Oddly, this makes him smile, and when he does, oh boy... It’s like the sun breaking through storm clouds, all brightness and open joy. I’m fairly blinded by it and have to blink and look away. But what I can see points to an attractive man. His nose is bold, a bump along the high bridge as if he’d once busted it, but the shape fits his face. Prominent cheekbones and what looks to be a stubborn chin under all that fuzz give him an air of pure masculinity. I will admit this novel has generated ONE eye roll from me lol It wasn't really because of the drama, it just got a bit repetitive with the monologues from both mcs. It's like... I GET IT. Moving on... Sounded something like this: (this is just my own made-up jibber jabber)Overall, there is no cheating, no triangles, and no stupid drama. This book can be read as a standalone and is a complete story with a wonderful ending that brought happy tears to my eyes! It's also the first in a series of standalones and I already know I'll be reading the next book the moment it comes out -- we met the hero of that book in this one and I'm excited to read his story! Nirvana had “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Kill John has “Apathy”- our generations battle cry. “Apathy” drives just as hard and fast as “Teen Spirit” but there’s more pain in it, less rage. A question of why we’re here. A song of loneliness and feeling useless.”

God, that voice. I’ve been trying to ignore it because it’s the kind of voice that can pull you under, make you lose your train of thought. Low and deep and powerful. He talks and it’s a melody. Komatsu, Kaori (June 14, 2023). "〈Gacha Pop〉がJ-POPを再定義する? 日本の音楽を海外に発信するための新たな動き". Rolling Stone Japan (in Japanese). p.3 . Retrieved June 26, 2023.

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There's an interesting yin yang in my feelings about Idol - written by an author who in her previous novels, especially Asking For It, has always challenged my world views and had me thinking long into the night about the narrative she has presented. Her journalistic articles too are deep and affecting. An accompanying music video for "Idol" premiered on Yoasobi's YouTube and Ayase's Niconico channels on April 13, 2023, at 12:30 JST, shortly after Oshi no Ko first episode televised premiere. Directed by Naoya Nakayama, and produced by Doga Kobo, which also was in charge of anime production, [36] the music video features the same animated visuals as Oshi no Ko, portraying the "bright and dark" symbolism of Ai Hoshino, and her twin children, Aqua and Ruby. [37] It became the duo's fourth music video to accrue 100 million views, after " Yoru ni Kakeru", " Kaibutsu", and " Gunjō", as well as the fastest music video to reach this mark by any Japanese act within 35 days, [38] surpassing the 62 days record of NiziU's " Make You Happy". [39] As of early September, the music video has gained 300 million views on YouTube. [40] The English version's music video was released later in conjunction with the song on May 26. [41] Commercial performance [ edit ] Japan [ edit ] I mean let’s talk about Killian a minute, he is a Star in his world, a charming multimillionaire star yet he just wanted normal, and Libby got that and gave him that… He was sparkling, sexy, delicious and I don’t know how you just can’t love him cause honestly he called to me as I was reading, he was it for me.. He LOVED FIERCE, CARED HARD and IDOLIZED the ever loving hell out of Libby. Also his band is included in that in that love that surrounds them. Harding, Daryl (June 21, 2023). "YOASOBI's Oshi no Ko Anime Theme Song 'Idol' Tops Apple's Global Music Charts". Crunchyroll . Retrieved July 10, 2023. Trust, Gary (April 24, 2023). "Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma's 'Ella Baila Sola' Soars to No. 1 on Billboard Global 200 Chart". Billboard . Retrieved April 25, 2023.