Sheltering Eaves 1 (Sheltering Eaves, #1)

by Rie Aruga

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Yoru went into a children's home at the age of ten. She may not have made it to adulthood if not for the protection of her best friend, Tenajku. He watched over her, taught her the ropes, and made sure she knew she was cherished.

Now, the two are teenagers and are weeks away from being sent from the house. They will have to make some major decisions - and soon. Yoru's biggest decision will be deciding what to do about her growing feelings for Tenajku.

Review:

Sheltering Eaves Vol. 1 is a sweet and endearing story about two childhood friends figuring out where they stand with one another. It’s a classic slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance with a few unique twists.

The story starts off pretty sad, I’m not going to lie. Both main characters, Yoru and Tenajku, have effectively been handed over to the local orphanage, albeit for very different reasons. Looking on the brighter side, it’s what allowed the two to meet.

I was surprised by the time skip partway through, though it does explain why the characters look older on the cover. This makes the concern of what to do when they turn eighteen more urgent.

If you’re looking for a slice-of-life style romance with lots of sweet little tropes, Sheltering Eaves Vol. 1 is the book for you.

Highlights:
Contemporary Romance
Shojo
Childhood friendship/protection
Slow Burn Romance

Will I continue the series? Maybe

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