Book Pick: Lovesick Ellie
Author: Fujimomo
Staff Name: Amy
Job Title: Adult Services Librarian III
Why I chose this book: I chose this book because it’s hilarious and combines all my favorite tropes from romcom into a manga format. The characters are relatable and quirky in the best ways. The series literally had me laughing out loud one minute and then swooning the next. It’s silly and fun with a cast of characters impossible to forget.
Synopsis: At her high school, she's Eriko Ichimura, the girl so boring no one remembers she exists. But online, she's "Lovesick Ellie," a brash and lusty alternate persona with quite a viral following! Ellie's favorite pastime? Spying on her handsome and perfect classmate Ohmi and spinning wild fantasies in the form of very thirsty tweets. But one day, quite by accident, Eriko learns that Ohmi isn't as perfect as she thought...and he discovers her secret to boot!
Character Spotlight: Eriko Ichimura (aka Lovesick Ellie)
Likes: Daydreaming, writing and Akira Ohmi (or so she thinks...)
Dislikes: Being perceived, online haters and Akira Ohmi (kind of...it’s complicated!)
Memorable Scenes:
When Ohmi is trying to tutor Eriko:
When Eriko gets lost at a festival:
Fun Fact: This series has been adapted into a live action Japanese drama.
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