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marie_thereadingotter's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Another great installment of this sweet lighthearted manga. This is the start of probably my least favorite arc in the anime. There are parts that I really enjoyed but the way it starts is slightly annoying. A lot of the conflict of it could have been avoided had a certain character been upfront about their intentions then the main conflict of it could have been avoided.
Nitpicking, I know. But it just feels like unnecessary conflict.
Nitpicking, I know. But it just feels like unnecessary conflict.
shaegeeksout's review against another edition
4.0
I continue to love each volume of this series. If you have watched the anime, we are still in anime content. This volume is the beginning of an arc that was unexpectedly one of my favorites in the anime. I'm so excited to keep going.
ruthsic's review against another edition
4.0
Zen had made his feelings clear to Shirayuki, and they both are basically dating now, so on the romance front, things are sailing smoothly. But parts of Shirayuki's past come knocking again, like Mihaya (who was an antagonist a few volumes ago) coming to inform them that someone (a pretty boy, Obi reminds) is searching for Shirayuki. Meanwhile, Prince Raji has sent an invitation to Shirayuki to come visit, as a show of gratitude for her advice to him when he had visited Wistalia. Izana basically ordering Shirayuki to go, and with the threat that is searching for her, it seems like a good choice to get out of town for a while. And while Zen is tied to his position, he, fortunately has some loyal retainers with whom he can entrust her safety.
Firstly, I like the call-backs to previous minor characters, like Mihaya and that Count Haruka, who have become frenemies, if not allies, now. There was one hilarious panel where Haruka, Shirayuki and Obi are in the same place, and it is pointed out how awkward it is, when one of them had hired the other to kill the other. I think it is interesting how Shirayuki is rebuilding her interactions with antagonistic characters like them, as well as the Raji, who is surprised she accepted the invitation. There's no Big Bad kind of villain or Nemesis in this story, if you think about it. Even Izana, who is sort of a conflict for Zen and Shirayuki has his reasons for making life a bit difficult for them. Meanwhile, in Tanbarun, we get to see them being awkward around each other, and the whole palace being absolutely obsessed with Shirayuki, who is there as a guest and not a prince's prize. We also get to meet Raji's adorable younger siblings! And Obi is awesome in this volume, and you can see the scenes where his affection for both Zen and Shirayuki are clear. Sadly, I don't think my OT3 dreams will be realized.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
Firstly, I like the call-backs to previous minor characters, like Mihaya and that Count Haruka, who have become frenemies, if not allies, now. There was one hilarious panel where Haruka, Shirayuki and Obi are in the same place, and it is pointed out how awkward it is, when one of them had hired the other to kill the other. I think it is interesting how Shirayuki is rebuilding her interactions with antagonistic characters like them, as well as the Raji, who is surprised she accepted the invitation. There's no Big Bad kind of villain or Nemesis in this story, if you think about it. Even Izana, who is sort of a conflict for Zen and Shirayuki has his reasons for making life a bit difficult for them. Meanwhile, in Tanbarun, we get to see them being awkward around each other, and the whole palace being absolutely obsessed with Shirayuki, who is there as a guest and not a prince's prize. We also get to meet Raji's adorable younger siblings! And Obi is awesome in this volume, and you can see the scenes where his affection for both Zen and Shirayuki are clear. Sadly, I don't think my OT3 dreams will be realized.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
4.0
A continuation of good stuff. A more mellow volume, with lots of great character moments. Look forward to the next!
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