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clowdywings's review
4.0
And so ends the first arc.
I was quite surprised at a lot of the (minor) plot twists. I liked not being able to anticipate everything.
The characters still have some changes to go through, if I’m reading them correctly. It should be good and I’m looking forward to that. Each of the characters are deeper than I expected for a four volume series. It’s nice to see executed this well.
Some pretty intense things happened in this volume. The way the author approached the subjects differed than other mangas. Sometimes it was tasteful while other times it wasn’t the greatest.
I was quite surprised at a lot of the (minor) plot twists. I liked not being able to anticipate everything.
The characters still have some changes to go through, if I’m reading them correctly. It should be good and I’m looking forward to that. Each of the characters are deeper than I expected for a four volume series. It’s nice to see executed this well.
Some pretty intense things happened in this volume. The way the author approached the subjects differed than other mangas. Sometimes it was tasteful while other times it wasn’t the greatest.
_moonniji_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
zebrakakies's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shelovestoread81's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
5.0
I loved how she stayed to help him anyway after she figured out his deceit.
vampyldy's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Death
heyjudy's review
3.0
~3-3.5/5
[Also available at my blog.]
The artwork in this series is really pretty. That and the fact it’s from VIZ is what made me first pick it. It has a really gorgeous look, and a maybe wistful, airy feel to it, even if the plot isn’t so. I am enjoying this series so far, but I would like to be more excited for it. It’s not even all that slow, it just… doesn’t have me anticipating the next book. Yet, hopefully.
In this volume, the group is still looking for that sword, and they’re staying at some guys’ place (or maybe it’s a hotel? Something like that). Lydia glimpses upon an intimate moment between Edgar and Ermine, and speculates on their relationship, a bit upset even though she’s unsure why. She also doesn’t really have any reason to be, but I’m okay with overlooking that. They then go to some island, where what they’re looking for is supposed to be residing. Edgar and Lydia start searching the place, despite the fact that the current owner of the place told them that a lot of people have looked and haven’t returned.
While searching, they run into Huxley’s gang again, who now has Lydia’s father. There’re some threats thrown around, her father doesn’t really know what’s going on but is worried about her over all else, and when Ermine and Lydia run off, they are taken captive. After getting free, the group now together again, they come upon a balcony, where something happens with one of them. We’re told, at one point, that Edgar saved the two from someone who has a particular interest in Ermine, and she’s been having a hard time dealing with it. Some of them are upset, but continue on.
They’re kind of racing with Huxley’s gang to find whatever it is they’re looking for first, going through a bit of a maze, or puzzle, to get there, which is where Lydia’s fairy knowledge comes in handy. When they finally get to the hidden place, they find a merrow in human form, which is essentially a mermaid. Upon finding the sword, they argue about it a bit, and Lydia already ‘knows’ that Edgar planned on using her as the sacrifice. There’s an altercation about that, then with the Huxley gang, then with the merrow people.
I don’t want to give everything away, and talking about the end of the volume would be, so I’m not going to do it. You want to find out what my vague synopsis means, go read the book.
I found the ending to be rather interesting and well done, and am looking forward to the next volume. It should be moving into a new story arc, so I'm interested to see what's next. I hope I like the next couple volumes more, and already know I’m going to stick with it, especially since there are only two more volumes.
[Also available at my blog.]
The artwork in this series is really pretty. That and the fact it’s from VIZ is what made me first pick it. It has a really gorgeous look, and a maybe wistful, airy feel to it, even if the plot isn’t so. I am enjoying this series so far, but I would like to be more excited for it. It’s not even all that slow, it just… doesn’t have me anticipating the next book. Yet, hopefully.
In this volume, the group is still looking for that sword, and they’re staying at some guys’ place (or maybe it’s a hotel? Something like that). Lydia glimpses upon an intimate moment between Edgar and Ermine, and speculates on their relationship, a bit upset even though she’s unsure why. She also doesn’t really have any reason to be, but I’m okay with overlooking that. They then go to some island, where what they’re looking for is supposed to be residing. Edgar and Lydia start searching the place, despite the fact that the current owner of the place told them that a lot of people have looked and haven’t returned.
While searching, they run into Huxley’s gang again, who now has Lydia’s father. There’re some threats thrown around, her father doesn’t really know what’s going on but is worried about her over all else, and when Ermine and Lydia run off, they are taken captive. After getting free, the group now together again, they come upon a balcony, where something happens with one of them. We’re told, at one point, that Edgar saved the two from someone who has a particular interest in Ermine, and she’s been having a hard time dealing with it. Some of them are upset, but continue on.
They’re kind of racing with Huxley’s gang to find whatever it is they’re looking for first, going through a bit of a maze, or puzzle, to get there, which is where Lydia’s fairy knowledge comes in handy. When they finally get to the hidden place, they find a merrow in human form, which is essentially a mermaid. Upon finding the sword, they argue about it a bit, and Lydia already ‘knows’ that Edgar planned on using her as the sacrifice. There’s an altercation about that, then with the Huxley gang, then with the merrow people.
I don’t want to give everything away, and talking about the end of the volume would be, so I’m not going to do it. You want to find out what my vague synopsis means, go read the book.
I found the ending to be rather interesting and well done, and am looking forward to the next volume. It should be moving into a new story arc, so I'm interested to see what's next. I hope I like the next couple volumes more, and already know I’m going to stick with it, especially since there are only two more volumes.
sandibeach's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
jkenna1990's review
4.0
This was a good second volume. The story move along nicely and the characters developed some as well. I really liked how the story progressed in this volume. It was very interesting to see how everyone interacted and I loved the whole section that took place on the island with the merrow. Highly recommend, especially if you liked volume one!