Sae, another character in the story, finds Kiley, lends a listening ear, and tells him that he needs to fight for Momo if he loves her that much. Meanwhile, Momo on her way to meet Toji runs into Misao. The two girls sit down to talk, and Misao reveals a story about Kiley to Momo that she never knew before. The implications of the story cause Momo to reconsider her decision. “…You might have regrets, whatever decision you make. But no matter which one you choose, I believe that you’ll eventually be happy” (page 65). Faced with this new information and the love she feels for both Toji and Kiley, Momo makes her final decision as to which boy she truly wants to be with.
For new readers of PEACH GIRL: CHANGE OF HEART, Ueda includes on the first page a brief history of the books and an introduction to each character. This synopsis allows newcomers the ability to read the tenth volume without being confused, and the introductions give additional story information while including a picture of each character. The pictures in this graphic novel vary in size and shape, allowing the reader to know what is most important; additionally, outside shots without people in them allow for transitions between scenes. Though words are spoken, the majority of this story is told through the illustrations. The facial expressions of the characters and the scenery tell us more than just the words say.
Written in manga-style, PEACH GIRL: CHANGE OF HEART reads from back to front, right to left. In order to help the manga-style novice, directions are given on what would normally be the first page of the book. Reading this way is easy to adept to, however, as the reader gets caught up in the story line.
As reviewed by avid reader Nikki on Amazon.com, “this was a very emotional book that ended beautifully. It is a very easy read that is perfect for a lazy evening in a comfy chair. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that loves romance.”
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