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継母の連れ子が元カノだった [Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta] (Novel) #1
My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex: Volume 1
Ah, high school. Is there any better place to start fresh after a horrible middle school relationship? Nope! Not unless your ex ends up at the same school as you and is now your stepsibling. What was supposed to be a sanctuary of peace where I could avoid ever seeing her again has become a living nightmare! Everywhere I look, I see her—in my house, in my school, in my class. There's no escape! She even claims that she’s the older sibling. Like hell she is!
But I won't lose to her. After all, I'm the older brother in this new family situation. That’s right, we’re family now. No matter how much we may have thought we loved each other before, we saw one another’s true colors and realized we weren’t meant for each other. That’s why even though we may keep up a buddy-buddy sibling act for the sake of our parents, things will never go back to the way they used to be.
But I won't lose to her. After all, I'm the older brother in this new family situation. That’s right, we’re family now. No matter how much we may have thought we loved each other before, we saw one another’s true colors and realized we weren’t meant for each other. That’s why even though we may keep up a buddy-buddy sibling act for the sake of our parents, things will never go back to the way they used to be.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2018
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February 22, 2025
Mizuto and Yume used to date in middle-school, but drifted apart and broke up. A month later, their parents announce they’re marrying, so the pair become step-siblings. They pretend everything is fine, but alone, they bicker and try to one-up each other. Biggest fight is about which one is the older sibling.
This was cute, but not as funny as I hoped. The relations between the two are surprisingly bitter considering their dating had been fairly low-key and hand-holding only. Once the school started and new characters were introduced, things picked up a bit, but not enough to make me continue.
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was cute, but not as funny as I hoped. The relations between the two are surprisingly bitter considering their dating had been fairly low-key and hand-holding only. Once the school started and new characters were introduced, things picked up a bit, but not enough to make me continue.
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 16, 2025
As a romance reader, this manga has a lot of potential. It starts off with the main characters having had a romantic history before becoming step siblings and addresses the awkwardness of that scenario. I liked the banter between the characters and the look back at how they were before the big transition.
However, I would say that there were areas that were contradictory that could be further fleshed out and used more effectively. The story was inconsistent with the personalities of the main characters. It shifted back and forth between having them be more innocent and reserved to being outright assertive and seductive. I could see starting off at one and ending in the other but it felt more like being on a rollercoaster with how much they would change from one moment to the next.
I am definitely interested in seeing where this manga goes.
Complementary copy received via Netgalley and voluntarily reviewed.
However, I would say that there were areas that were contradictory that could be further fleshed out and used more effectively. The story was inconsistent with the personalities of the main characters. It shifted back and forth between having them be more innocent and reserved to being outright assertive and seductive. I could see starting off at one and ending in the other but it felt more like being on a rollercoaster with how much they would change from one moment to the next.
I am definitely interested in seeing where this manga goes.
Complementary copy received via Netgalley and voluntarily reviewed.
February 6, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
This felt like a prequel to a porno..
This felt like a prequel to a porno..
September 12, 2020
一年前に、水斗と結女は恋人です。然し、中学校を卒業した時、互いに別れます。けど皮肉ですか、一年後で彼らの父と母は互いに再結婚です。息子と娘の元恋人の関係知るず、親達は水斗と結女は無理矢理に仲良くします。大切な親の為に、彼らは深い感情を隠して、良いきょうだいの関係をフリします。この関係はどれぐらい堪えますか？元恋人ので、家でどんなエベントを起きますか？彼らの隠す感情だけを知ります。
恋愛の小説を比べ、この小説の雰囲気は違いますね？普通学校の恋人関係じゃなくて夫婦みたいの関係です。同じ家に住みので面白いのシチュエーションがあります。ストーリー進むながら、水斗と結女の元関係を少しずつをめせます。この過去のエピソードは大好きです。甘い酸っぱいの青春です。変わった恋愛の小説を探しなら、是非読んで下さい！
One year ago, Mizuto and Yume were lovers. However, when they graduated from middle school, they broke up with each other. But ironically, their parents remarry to each other a year later. Without knowing their son and daughter's former relationship, they force them to get along with each other as siblings. For their precious parents, Mizuto and Yume hide their feelings and fake a friendly relationship with each other. However, how long will this last? Because they were former lovers, what kind of events will happen at their house? Only their hidden feelings know the answer.
Compared to other romance novels, this one is different, isn't it? Mizuto and Yume's relationship is not the typical school lovers archetype, but almost like a husband and wife. Because they live in the same house, there are a lot of funny and interesting situations that occur. As the story progresses, Mizuto and Yume's former relationship is revealed bit by bit. I really loved these past episodes. It's a great example of how youth is both sweet and sour. If you are searching for a different love novel from the others, please read it!
恋愛の小説を比べ、この小説の雰囲気は違いますね？普通学校の恋人関係じゃなくて夫婦みたいの関係です。同じ家に住みので面白いのシチュエーションがあります。ストーリー進むながら、水斗と結女の元関係を少しずつをめせます。この過去のエピソードは大好きです。甘い酸っぱいの青春です。変わった恋愛の小説を探しなら、是非読んで下さい！
One year ago, Mizuto and Yume were lovers. However, when they graduated from middle school, they broke up with each other. But ironically, their parents remarry to each other a year later. Without knowing their son and daughter's former relationship, they force them to get along with each other as siblings. For their precious parents, Mizuto and Yume hide their feelings and fake a friendly relationship with each other. However, how long will this last? Because they were former lovers, what kind of events will happen at their house? Only their hidden feelings know the answer.
Compared to other romance novels, this one is different, isn't it? Mizuto and Yume's relationship is not the typical school lovers archetype, but almost like a husband and wife. Because they live in the same house, there are a lot of funny and interesting situations that occur. As the story progresses, Mizuto and Yume's former relationship is revealed bit by bit. I really loved these past episodes. It's a great example of how youth is both sweet and sour. If you are searching for a different love novel from the others, please read it!
January 12, 2025
Love this series
June 1, 2025
Thank you to UDON Entertainment, NetGalley, and Kyosuke Kamishiro for this ARC of “My Stepmom’s Daughter is my Ex.” This is the first volume in the series, so its automatic purpose is to present and begin the story, planting seeds to explore later in the series. As middle schoolers Mizuto and Yume were a couple. They break up in high school—only to find out that fate has other ideas. Mainly: they will be together again, but not as a couple, rather as siblings. As their parents are about remarry, the former couple has to live under the same roof. With the ultimate goal of getting along in order to not hinder their parents’ happiness, they accept the situation. Interestingly, they make a rule of brothers and sisters, whoever first feels attraction towards the other loses.
So. This was a thing. That I read. Yeah.
I honestly put it off because I predicted that there would be inc*st, given the title and synopsis. While there are definitely elements of that (the “rule”???), it does not solely rely on them. I don’t like the characters; they lack any depth that I feel would contribute to the sheer drama that a situation like this would stir up. Instead, we get an airhead tsundere female lead and an annoying, dull male lead. Even when they were together in middle school, they were at least funny. The dialogue is another thing—far too much telling and not showing. The art is…fine. It’s not particularly bad or great, just…there.
Overall, I didn’t like this manga. I will probably not be reading any other parts of this series. Apparently, there is an anime and light novels, both of which I, again, will probably not be watching/reading.
So. This was a thing. That I read. Yeah.
I honestly put it off because I predicted that there would be inc*st, given the title and synopsis. While there are definitely elements of that (the “rule”???), it does not solely rely on them. I don’t like the characters; they lack any depth that I feel would contribute to the sheer drama that a situation like this would stir up. Instead, we get an airhead tsundere female lead and an annoying, dull male lead. Even when they were together in middle school, they were at least funny. The dialogue is another thing—far too much telling and not showing. The art is…fine. It’s not particularly bad or great, just…there.
Overall, I didn’t like this manga. I will probably not be reading any other parts of this series. Apparently, there is an anime and light novels, both of which I, again, will probably not be watching/reading.
March 16, 2021
Read the fan translated Kindle version and was surprisingly enjoyable despite the title. More of a romance comedy than anything else, but I liked the perspective of them being each other's first Ex's since most romances feature couples getting together, not breaking apart but being forced to be in close proximity to each other. Both protagonists are reasonably funny/likable and good people too, like how she was watching out for people trying to use him while he tried to protect her from her crazed stalker friend without her knowing.
I didn't love it though. I don't enjoy all the perspective jumps back to when they were dating, and I also thought the stalker subplot was resolved a bit easily, plus the two's end was really ambiguous, still insulting each other but seeming to be good and nice to each other? I also felt some chapters weren't really necessary or were fillery, like when she made a big deal of putting his clothing back.
But it also had some cute and some minorly funny moments (I don't think I LOLed in real life much but still smiled/maybe chuckled and did enjoy the situation)
I'm not sure if I'll continue. I suspect it'll be the same with the author trying to maintain the status quo while introducing characters to create conflict or tension? And I'm not sure if I'd enjoy that since I usually do prefer some actual development or resolution.
But for a light, easy read, it was fine and decent. Enjoyable enough to pass the time with its romance/comedy in a simple enough school setting and setup though not perfect.
I didn't love it though. I don't enjoy all the perspective jumps back to when they were dating, and I also thought the stalker subplot was resolved a bit easily, plus the two's end was really ambiguous, still insulting each other but seeming to be good and nice to each other? I also felt some chapters weren't really necessary or were fillery, like when she made a big deal of putting his clothing back.
But it also had some cute and some minorly funny moments (I don't think I LOLed in real life much but still smiled/maybe chuckled and did enjoy the situation)
I'm not sure if I'll continue. I suspect it'll be the same with the author trying to maintain the status quo while introducing characters to create conflict or tension? And I'm not sure if I'd enjoy that since I usually do prefer some actual development or resolution.
But for a light, easy read, it was fine and decent. Enjoyable enough to pass the time with its romance/comedy in a simple enough school setting and setup though not perfect.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2025
I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Mizuto and Yume’s parents get remarried to each other, making them step siblings. Thing is, they dated each other in middle school. Instead of telling their parents, they decide to pretend not to know each other, and maybe even like each other, in front of their parents. But in reality, they can barely stand each other and squabble all the time. Trapped in the same house they have no choice but to work out their differences…while trying to establish dominance over each other and decide once and for all who the “big” sibling is. Big Sister or Big Brother. Lol
The volume gives you some backstory and the read slowly realizes that maybe their differences are because of miscommunication and some personal growth, at least on Yume’s side. Mizuto’s jealous streak shows throughout the flashbacks. It doesn’t help that the boys in their class are openly using him to try and get closer to Yume… The bitterness and snarky-ness between them, in private, seems pretty on par for teenagers when forced into proximity to their ex.
For a first volume, this was pretty good. The reader gets enough backstory by the end that you get a bit of an idea how this is going to go…maybe. I have theories! I enjoyed the art and may a just say, any close up of people’s faces had some exquisite work done to make the eyes ‘come alive’ on the page.
Mizuto and Yume’s parents get remarried to each other, making them step siblings. Thing is, they dated each other in middle school. Instead of telling their parents, they decide to pretend not to know each other, and maybe even like each other, in front of their parents. But in reality, they can barely stand each other and squabble all the time. Trapped in the same house they have no choice but to work out their differences…while trying to establish dominance over each other and decide once and for all who the “big” sibling is. Big Sister or Big Brother. Lol
The volume gives you some backstory and the read slowly realizes that maybe their differences are because of miscommunication and some personal growth, at least on Yume’s side. Mizuto’s jealous streak shows throughout the flashbacks. It doesn’t help that the boys in their class are openly using him to try and get closer to Yume… The bitterness and snarky-ness between them, in private, seems pretty on par for teenagers when forced into proximity to their ex.
For a first volume, this was pretty good. The reader gets enough backstory by the end that you get a bit of an idea how this is going to go…maybe. I have theories! I enjoyed the art and may a just say, any close up of people’s faces had some exquisite work done to make the eyes ‘come alive’ on the page.
January 28, 2025
Thank you Udon Entertainment and Netgalley for providing me an E-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
A Hilarious and Heartwarming Rom-Com with Compelling Characters
"My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex" is a delightful manga that blends humor, heartwarming moments, and relatable characters to create a truly engaging read.
What makes this manga shine is its ability to capture the complexities of relationships and the awkwardness of navigating emotions. Their interactions are both funny and endearing, as they try to figure out their new dynamic while dealing with their past feelings. The supporting characters, like friends and family, add depth and humor to the story.
The artwork is vibrant and expressive, perfectly capturing the characters' emotions and the lighthearted tone of the manga. The pacing is well-balanced, keeping readers engaged and invested in the characters' journey.
"My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex" is a must-read for fans of rom-com manga who enjoy stories with relatable characters and heartwarming moments.
A Hilarious and Heartwarming Rom-Com with Compelling Characters
"My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex" is a delightful manga that blends humor, heartwarming moments, and relatable characters to create a truly engaging read.
What makes this manga shine is its ability to capture the complexities of relationships and the awkwardness of navigating emotions. Their interactions are both funny and endearing, as they try to figure out their new dynamic while dealing with their past feelings. The supporting characters, like friends and family, add depth and humor to the story.
The artwork is vibrant and expressive, perfectly capturing the characters' emotions and the lighthearted tone of the manga. The pacing is well-balanced, keeping readers engaged and invested in the characters' journey.
"My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex" is a must-read for fans of rom-com manga who enjoy stories with relatable characters and heartwarming moments.
July 26, 2025
-quick read
-NetGalley & UDON Entertainment read
For volume one, I thought it was a good start but would definitely like to see more from the characters and some character development.
As the title says it's about two ex who's parents get married to each other, but the two are acting like they never met. There are some moments where there is a flashback to give the reader some context of what their relationship was like and basically how it ended.
Something I did enjoy was the change in perspective, as it wasn't solely from one of their views. The banter between them was good, as it is definitely something even siblings do and to some extent trying to keep those with alternative motives away from one another- both now appear to have a sibling complex to their classmates. As you can imagine there is fan service, but honestly just from the title you can kinda expect there would be.
*This is probably one of the better ex/crush becomes step sibling trope I have read.
-NetGalley & UDON Entertainment read
For volume one, I thought it was a good start but would definitely like to see more from the characters and some character development.
As the title says it's about two ex who's parents get married to each other, but the two are acting like they never met. There are some moments where there is a flashback to give the reader some context of what their relationship was like and basically how it ended.
Something I did enjoy was the change in perspective, as it wasn't solely from one of their views. The banter between them was good, as it is definitely something even siblings do and to some extent trying to keep those with alternative motives away from one another- both now appear to have a sibling complex to their classmates. As you can imagine there is fan service, but honestly just from the title you can kinda expect there would be.
*This is probably one of the better ex/crush becomes step sibling trope I have read.
February 9, 2025
I enjoyed reading! This manga is a quick read, the characters are likable, and the art style is very pretty! The artist has done great work capturing and expressing the various complicated emotions that the character's are feeling. I thought this was very well-done! The constant bickering between the FMC and MMC was entertaining to read. This manga is cute, fun, and entertaining! It also touches on the emotional stress and impact that these characters face due to this sudden and very drastic change in their relationship. I recommend reading this manga especially if you are looking for a quick read that is fun and lighthearted yet emotional at the same time. 4 stars! I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next in the story and plan to try out the anime series.
Thank you very much to Udon Entertainment and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy to read and review honestly.
Thank you very much to Udon Entertainment and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy to read and review honestly.
April 9, 2025
This wasn’t as funny as I’d hoped. I wasn’t sure whether the story would lean into comedy or take a more serious tone, but honestly, it mostly just made me uncomfortable.
Mizuto and Yume dated in middle school but eventually broke up after drifting apart. Not long after, their parents announce they're getting married—making the former couple step-siblings. The premise alone was already a little awkward, and the early chapters didn’t do much to ease that feeling.
Once school starts and more characters are introduced, the pacing picks up a bit, but not enough to keep me interested in continuing the series. The story didn’t quite land for me, and I didn’t feel a strong connection to the characters or the humor.
Thank you to NetGalley for the free copy—this review reflects my honest opinion.
Mizuto and Yume dated in middle school but eventually broke up after drifting apart. Not long after, their parents announce they're getting married—making the former couple step-siblings. The premise alone was already a little awkward, and the early chapters didn’t do much to ease that feeling.
Once school starts and more characters are introduced, the pacing picks up a bit, but not enough to keep me interested in continuing the series. The story didn’t quite land for me, and I didn’t feel a strong connection to the characters or the humor.
Thank you to NetGalley for the free copy—this review reflects my honest opinion.
December 30, 2022
Mizuto and Yume secretly dated for a year and a half during middle school before their mutual immaturity caused them to turn on each other and break up. Soon after, they are shocked to find out that their single parents are getting married to each other, and they will now be living together as stepsiblings. They also unknowingly enter the same high school, of course. This is a solid romcom premise and a good set-up for comedy (or hentai).
For better or worse, this story is plagued by flashbacks and reminiscings at least every chapter. This serves to over-explain the reasoning behind their current thoughts and actions as well as remind you that they previously dated in case you forgot. That aside, this first volume is pretty entertaining but honestly these two should just bang and get it over with.
For better or worse, this story is plagued by flashbacks and reminiscings at least every chapter. This serves to over-explain the reasoning behind their current thoughts and actions as well as remind you that they previously dated in case you forgot. That aside, this first volume is pretty entertaining but honestly these two should just bang and get it over with.
January 17, 2025
I’m not sure if this is a series or if it will be but I can’t wait to pick up book two. This story follows a girl whose mother marries her ex boyfriend’s dad and they become step siblings shortly after they break up. My only issue with this was the fact that the parents never noticed that they dated before hand. I can’t understand the parents getting married but the book insinuates that they don’t know the two kids have dated so I’m curious as to why they were sneaking a relationship in middle school. Overall the banter was cute and I was rooting for them the whole time. I felt like it was a bit mature so I wouldn’t let me 14 year old read this but I would let her around 16-17, overall I did enjoy the story and gave it 4/5 stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2025
📚 39/𝟸𝟶𝟶 || REVIEW ||
{ My Stepmom’s Daughter is My Ex, Vol. 1 } by Kyosuke Kamishiro | Rei Kusakabe
★ ★ ★ ★
Length: 250p
Source: ARC - NetGalley, Udon Entertainment
Release Date: July 2024
◇ Mizuto Irido and Yume Irido are step siblings. Oh, and they used to date…if you’re thinking it’s a mess, you’re right. But it’s also cute and hilarious.
◆ The bickering was top notch. The underlying tension was top notch. The small snippets of the past were top notch. I giggled quite a bit.
◇ We were tossed into the story and it jumped around a lot but if you’ve watched (or read) anime/manga, you know many stories are like that. It takes some adjustment but the storytelling is engaging.
◆ For now I’m giving it a solid 4 stars. It’s a great introduction to the series and I can’t wait to read more!
♡ manga
♥ romcom
♡ forbidden romance
♥ stepsiblings
{I received a complimentary copy of this book. All reviews are my own.}
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{ My Stepmom’s Daughter is My Ex, Vol. 1 } by Kyosuke Kamishiro | Rei Kusakabe
★ ★ ★ ★
Length: 250p
Source: ARC - NetGalley, Udon Entertainment
Release Date: July 2024
◇ Mizuto Irido and Yume Irido are step siblings. Oh, and they used to date…if you’re thinking it’s a mess, you’re right. But it’s also cute and hilarious.
◆ The bickering was top notch. The underlying tension was top notch. The small snippets of the past were top notch. I giggled quite a bit.
◇ We were tossed into the story and it jumped around a lot but if you’ve watched (or read) anime/manga, you know many stories are like that. It takes some adjustment but the storytelling is engaging.
◆ For now I’m giving it a solid 4 stars. It’s a great introduction to the series and I can’t wait to read more!
♡ manga
♥ romcom
♡ forbidden romance
♥ stepsiblings
{I received a complimentary copy of this book. All reviews are my own.}
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August 18, 2025
Middle and high school relationships are never easy. You’re maturing in multiple ways, dealing with lots of changes, and all the hormones in the mix.
Mizuto and Yume were dating not that long ago. Their respective parents decided to drop a huge surprise on their children when Yume’s mom and Mizuto’s dad announced they were getting married. Now they go to high school together, live together, and must share baths?? How can they fight the feelings they once had if they’re in such close confines?
#ThxNetGalley #KyosukeKamishiro #ReiKusakabe #MyStepmom'sDaughterismyEx
Merged review:
Middle and high school relationships are never easy. You’re maturing in multiple ways, dealing with lots of changes, and all the hormones in the mix.
Mizuto and Yume were dating not that long ago. Their respective parents decided to drop a huge surprise on their children when Yume’s mom and Mizuto’s dad announced they were getting married. Now they go to high school together, live together, and must share baths?? How can they fight the feelings they once had if they’re in such close confines?
#ThxNetGalley #KyosukeKamishiro #ReiKusakabe #MyStepmom'sDaughterismyEx
Mizuto and Yume were dating not that long ago. Their respective parents decided to drop a huge surprise on their children when Yume’s mom and Mizuto’s dad announced they were getting married. Now they go to high school together, live together, and must share baths?? How can they fight the feelings they once had if they’re in such close confines?
#ThxNetGalley #KyosukeKamishiro #ReiKusakabe #MyStepmom'sDaughterismyEx
Merged review:
Middle and high school relationships are never easy. You’re maturing in multiple ways, dealing with lots of changes, and all the hormones in the mix.
Mizuto and Yume were dating not that long ago. Their respective parents decided to drop a huge surprise on their children when Yume’s mom and Mizuto’s dad announced they were getting married. Now they go to high school together, live together, and must share baths?? How can they fight the feelings they once had if they’re in such close confines?
#ThxNetGalley #KyosukeKamishiro #ReiKusakabe #MyStepmom'sDaughterismyEx
April 28, 2026
two ex-lovers end up as step siblings just two weeks after they broke up. if the first thought that comes to mind is chaos, that's exactly what you'll get. there's lots of unresolved tension in the air and now they're forced to deal with it 😂 not only do they live under the same roof, but they also end up going to the same high-school.
the fact that they're younger characters force you to view the story from their perspective - sometimes they can come off as either shallow or very "pure", but that's just how life is for teenagers.
i liked that we're also given the backstory to set up the premise of the entire series, and found that the new character introduction made the storyline more interesting to continue.
thank you Netgalley for the eARC!
the fact that they're younger characters force you to view the story from their perspective - sometimes they can come off as either shallow or very "pure", but that's just how life is for teenagers.
i liked that we're also given the backstory to set up the premise of the entire series, and found that the new character introduction made the storyline more interesting to continue.
thank you Netgalley for the eARC!
March 15, 2025
Imagine living under the same roof as your ex unexpectedly. Mizuto and Yume were dating 2 weeks prior when their parents suddenly announced they are getting married and living under the same roof. This first volume shows that Mizuto and Yume defiantly still have feelings for each other, but are trying to navigate their new living situation while trying to make the other fall for them. This first volume made me laugh and the awkwardness of everything was so wonderful! I can't wait to see what dirty tricks they have up their sleeve next volume and what new situations they get themselves into! I'm very grateful for the opportunity to ARC read this and cannot wait for volume 2!!
March 10, 2025
⭐⭐ (Arc Review)
It's a good story, however I don't do sibling stuff. So what happens here is thw main characters were together in middle school but no one knew and then they subsequently broke up.
Fast forward about a year or so and their parents are together making them step siblings. Being exs there's still some tension between them, including sexual tension so this made me a bit uncomfortable but this seems to be a going trope in the anime community. So if that's your vibe, go for it but for Me, I won't be continuing this series.
It's a good story, however I don't do sibling stuff. So what happens here is thw main characters were together in middle school but no one knew and then they subsequently broke up.
Fast forward about a year or so and their parents are together making them step siblings. Being exs there's still some tension between them, including sexual tension so this made me a bit uncomfortable but this seems to be a going trope in the anime community. So if that's your vibe, go for it but for Me, I won't be continuing this series.
July 12, 2025
So far the only real personalities we have are our two protagonists and they're wildly inconsistent especially in present day vs 2 week ago flashbacks. The dialogue feels stilted and even sometimes forced. It is super fan-servicey in an uncomfortable way solely about Yume. I think the banter can be cute sometimes. The premise of being exes now forced to be family was interesting, and as someone who enjoyed Marmalade Boy I thought that twist could create a compelling dynamic. I could see myself giving this another volume or two to see if it picks up, but I'm not actively awaiting it.
January 29, 2025
***ARC provided by NetGalley***
It became extremely clear, very early into reading this, that I am not the intended audience. I didn’t realize how young the characters would be and it felt a bit too immature for me. I didn’t feel comfortable with the ending of chapter 3 and almost the entirety of chapter 4 (overly sexualized teenage girls are not my cup of tea) and honestly, besides that, i didn’t find the plot to be very interesting. I personally would not recommend this to anyone I know.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this ARC!
It became extremely clear, very early into reading this, that I am not the intended audience. I didn’t realize how young the characters would be and it felt a bit too immature for me. I didn’t feel comfortable with the ending of chapter 3 and almost the entirety of chapter 4 (overly sexualized teenage girls are not my cup of tea) and honestly, besides that, i didn’t find the plot to be very interesting. I personally would not recommend this to anyone I know.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this ARC!
February 13, 2025
In general, if this is your cup of tea, I think you would really enjoy it, however I didn’t/it wasn’t for me. Although meant to be funny, I thought their arguing was too immature and not amusing. The characters annoyed me. Also, they broke up 2 weeks ago (from the start of the story) but she became “pretty seductive” since then?? A bit too unbelievable (the parents got married immediately after introducing the kids and in less than 2 weeks??).
I did love his final line of the volume though.
I did love his final line of the volume though.
January 26, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for providing an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I enjoyed this manga. It was an interesting premise what would happen if your ex ended up being your step sibling. The chapters from each other points of view gave a great depth to the story. The art style was very cute.
I enjoyed this manga. It was an interesting premise what would happen if your ex ended up being your step sibling. The chapters from each other points of view gave a great depth to the story. The art style was very cute.
August 28, 2025
I got this as an ARC through NetGalley. I love shojo manga so I thought this might be cute. I thought it would be similar to Mint Chocolate but it fell short. It was cute and had funny parts to it but it was a little too sexualized for my taste. Besides that, it was a decent manga. I would recommend for anybody who enjoys reading Josei manga.
September 3, 2025
This story is exactly what the title promises! It follows two kids who once dated secretly—so secretly that their parents never knew. After breaking up, they now end up living together as step-siblings. The story is full of awkward and funny moments as they adjust to sharing the same space and navigating their new, complicated family dynamic.
October 17, 2025
“My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex” — yeah, the title alone made me do a double take. It’s such a weird premise, but honestly? Kind of fun. The story’s cute in a quirky, awkward way, and the art is so pretty it makes the whole thing really easy to enjoy. The plot’s definitely odd, but I still found myself entertained the whole time.
Thank you NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for the ARC!
Thank you NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for the ARC!
January 21, 2025
This was an interesting read. I liked the premise of it and thought it flowed well. I did think it was odd that the kids never mentioned dating to their parents when they dated for close to a year but other than that it was great.
February 1, 2025
This is a lovers to enemies back to lovers trope I think. It seems to be borderline immature (aimed at teenage boys) for my taste. Definitely not as bad as some I have read and the characters show potential for growth, but not my favorite high school romance manga.
March 8, 2025
e-ARC from NetGalley.
The synopsis is the title of the book.
I enjoyed the art style and the concept, but the sexualization of minors and the whole sibling fetish thing turned me off. It's okay to like your step sibling. It's not okay to pretend they're your bio sibling & tell people you're in love with them.
The synopsis is the title of the book.
I enjoyed the art style and the concept, but the sexualization of minors and the whole sibling fetish thing turned me off. It's okay to like your step sibling. It's not okay to pretend they're your bio sibling & tell people you're in love with them.
March 25, 2025
Another Manga that I requested because the teenager was interested. The teenager found it interesting, cute and full of humour. I concur with the teenager, it's an interesting story and I/we would read further instalments of the series.
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