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the_sunken_library's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful and the story is getting meatier and more appealing. I am curious about this world!
ravenclawlibrary's review against another edition
4.0
I've loved the art style in this series , it absolutely stunning. The storyline has peaked my interested, espically as more secret about the mud whale are discovered.
jae_lou's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
owlyreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
This second volume had a lot more heart in it, even more happening than the last. Really liked where this went, and appreciated the care in the character building. I will definitely be continuing with the series.
arsenic's review against another edition
4.0
Les dessins sont très beaux et l'histoire est assez intriguante.
Ya un sacré décalage entre la douceur des dessins et une certaine violence dans l'histoire, c'est pas pour toutes les mains mais j'avoue que ça me donne envie de lire la suite.
Ya un sacré décalage entre la douceur des dessins et une certaine violence dans l'histoire, c'est pas pour toutes les mains mais j'avoue que ça me donne envie de lire la suite.
saramarie08's review against another edition
4.0
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Falaina is reeling from the recent attack of soldiers who look and act just as Lykos did when they first rescued her. Chakuro uses his control over thymia to protect himself and the body of his fallen friend. Ouni convinces the Vigilante guard to free him so that he may protect the Mud Whale, and Ouni single-handedly captures many enemy soldiers and figures out their plans. Suou is named the new mayor of the Mud Whale, and learns that they are the descendants of banished criminals, forever hunted. Suou is tasked with carrying out the final wish of the Council of Elders - to sink the mud whale into the sand before the army comes back to kill all of the residents of Falaina.
There is still quite a bit of mystery surrounding the world of the Mud Whale, and the outsiders who come from a far-off nation, but this volume did give some nuggets of information that cleared up my confusion from volume one. Our cast of characters is also getting a little more solid and developed from the first one, especially for Ouni, who was branded a trouble-maker quickly in volume one and not given much more depth.
The illustration of this world is beautiful even amidst all the tragedy. There are a few full two-page spreads in this volume that are really detailed and intricate. The cover art continues to be some of my favorite in manga.
There is still quite a bit of violence, gore, and death in this volume, as there was at the end of volume one. VIZ's rating of older teen seems appropriate, but based off this volume, I still believe a mature young high-schooler could handle this series just fine.
Sara's Rating: 9/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
Falaina is reeling from the recent attack of soldiers who look and act just as Lykos did when they first rescued her. Chakuro uses his control over thymia to protect himself and the body of his fallen friend. Ouni convinces the Vigilante guard to free him so that he may protect the Mud Whale, and Ouni single-handedly captures many enemy soldiers and figures out their plans. Suou is named the new mayor of the Mud Whale, and learns that they are the descendants of banished criminals, forever hunted. Suou is tasked with carrying out the final wish of the Council of Elders - to sink the mud whale into the sand before the army comes back to kill all of the residents of Falaina.
There is still quite a bit of mystery surrounding the world of the Mud Whale, and the outsiders who come from a far-off nation, but this volume did give some nuggets of information that cleared up my confusion from volume one. Our cast of characters is also getting a little more solid and developed from the first one, especially for Ouni, who was branded a trouble-maker quickly in volume one and not given much more depth.
The illustration of this world is beautiful even amidst all the tragedy. There are a few full two-page spreads in this volume that are really detailed and intricate. The cover art continues to be some of my favorite in manga.
There is still quite a bit of violence, gore, and death in this volume, as there was at the end of volume one. VIZ's rating of older teen seems appropriate, but based off this volume, I still believe a mature young high-schooler could handle this series just fine.
Sara's Rating: 9/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
jazzyjan94's review against another edition
5.0
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This was a great follow-up to the first volume, which ended with the Mud Whale being attacked. Once the attack is over, we learn some more about Lykos and some of the history of the Mud Whale – especially since there are some things that the elders are keeping from the rest of people. We also discover that these elders are insane and see the only way out of their situation is to destroy the Mud Whale, but Chakuro and his friends try to stop them before it’s too late. I cannot wait to read the next volume. 5/5 Stars.
This was a great follow-up to the first volume, which ended with the Mud Whale being attacked. Once the attack is over, we learn some more about Lykos and some of the history of the Mud Whale – especially since there are some things that the elders are keeping from the rest of people. We also discover that these elders are insane and see the only way out of their situation is to destroy the Mud Whale, but Chakuro and his friends try to stop them before it’s too late. I cannot wait to read the next volume. 5/5 Stars.
rorycb's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic art, some of my favourite from any Manga I have read. Imaginative story, and overall a very accomplished achievement by the creator Abi Umeda.