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Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 6 by Kiiro Yumi

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schnoebs13's review against another edition

3.0

Another good volume but again the bonus manga is really what makes it for me. The other bits just aren’t as memorable for me as I would like. My favorite part though was seeing the friendship between Iku and Shibazaki. I think they compliment each other well and will be great to follow along even more as the series go on. Another bit I liked was the Valentine’s Day chocolate situation that had Iku worries about Dojo not getting any chocolate

jenny_d's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

library_kb's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I think this volume introduced some new characters (or I just can't keep all the characters straight) which do make me intrigued for the next volume....since these read so quickly, I'll keep going in the series.

mmgh's review against another edition

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4.0

Manga makes me happy ! :)

oliviak07's review against another edition

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3.0

As I approach the halfway point in the series, I still find myself fully immersed in the fictional lives of Kasahara and her friends like the moment I picked up the first volume a few weeks ago. As the tension grows between the Library Task Force and MBC, as well as several of the members within the LTF, this was a milder volume that did not lack the bursts of action that the others contained.

We gained a glimpse into the background and core-beliefs of Shibazaki in this volume, and I have to say I found myself realizing that she and I do have strong similarities to how people perceive us in and out of our work environment. I was by no means the beauty queen she is depicted as, but my own beauty and kindness has been something to take advantage of from time to time and it has caused me to rethink how much I trust others. Also, when people get to know me, they too are often surprised by my depth.

If I could reassure Shibazaki of anything, it would be that in her own good time she can trust me.

I have a feeling that based on how this volume ends that the following one (already checked out, and waiting for me in my cubby at work) will bring back the action as well as peel away a few more layers of other character's backstories.

misssusan's review against another edition

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4.0

This volume delved into Shibazaki's backstory and gave some insight into her characterization and her friendship with Iku. Predictably I loved it. <3

It also presented the first case where I think the pro-censorship group may have a good point. Holy breach of journalistic ethics Batman! Juvenile court privacy laws exist for a reason, publishing those depositions wasn't just illegal, it was immoral.

I liked the last brother themed chapter, I'm looking forward to getting to know Tezuka's older brother. I'm guessing their estrangement stems from him joining the censorship board committee? The volume ends in a suit looking over the city, standard manga shot for a guy who works for The Man. 4 stars