Barnes & Noble has really stepped up their game when it comes to their graphic novel and manga sections. When I was debating what I wanted to read in February, I found myself browsing the shelves at Barnes & Noble looking for ideas for books to rent from the library. It was a happy surprise to see that Barnes & Noble had a display of romance comics, graphic novels, and manga for readers to enjoy. I ended up selecting Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon Volume #1 by Shio Usui and If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie to purchase. I loved both of these so much and I feel inspired to start trying to find more romance in graphic novels and manga to read for the future.

Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon by Shio Usui

Uno Hinako is trying to figure herself out. She works a corporate office job, she tries to be feminine with the hope of dating and falling in love, and she doubts herself often. Uno has always felt off. She tries to date men but finds that she doesn’t fall in love with them. She starts to think that something is wrong with her. Uno bumps into one of the new employees at her office, Asahi Sato. Uno starts to look forward to seeing Asahi more often especially because Asahi brings her doughnuts from a cute doughnut shop. Eventually, Uno and Asahi’s friendship grows as Uno realizes that maybe there’s nothing wrong with her after all.

This was so stinking cute. I thought Uno and Asahi hit it off right away and I liked how this doesn’t go straight into a romance. Instead, it shows Uno and Asahi getting to know each other and becoming friends. I loved Asahi’s sister, Subaru, as she quickly picks up on Asahi’s growing crush on Uno. I am glad I discovered this series and I can’t wait to read more about Uno and Asahi’s story. I rated Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon four stars on Goodreads.

If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie

Momo Gardner is a selfless person. Her friends know that they can rely on her whenever she needs something. Momo is introverted, geeky, and enjoys being by herself. Momo meets PG who is the exact opposite. PG is social and has a reputation for being a player. Momo and PG meet up and start dating. Momo and PG’s relationship is tested due to Momo’s insecurities in knowing about PG’s past. Will these two make it through?

Momo and PG were so cute together. They are different people which I think makes them better together. PG brings Momo out of her shell while PG listens to Momo when she wants to stay in versus go out. I liked their breakup because I thought it was a way for them to realize that they weren’t listening to each other. I liked how this played out and how they ended up being stronger for it. The art in this was gorgeous! Once I finished reading If You’ll Have Me, I found myself paging through the novel to look at the art. I’m going to be on the lookout for Eunnie as I hope that they will continue making comics in the future. I rated If You’ll Have Me five stars on Goodreads.

I can’t wait to read more romance graphic novels and manga. There is probably so much out there that I don’t even know exists yet.