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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
ordered vol 2 & 3 immediately, i think this is a manga series I will absolutely love
Intriguing story. Now I want volume two.
Though, dang, did it get heavy quick at the end.
Though, dang, did it get heavy quick at the end.
4.5 stars
This was an excellent start to what promises to be a fascinating and compelling fantasy manga series <3
CotW follows Chakuro who is the archivist on the Mud Whale (a floating island in an ocean of sand) and documents everything that happens on the island to preserve the island's history for future generations. Chakuro is one of the "marked" which means he wields Thymia - a power fuelled by emotions - and results in a reduced lifespan (approx. 30 years).
On one of his expeditions, he encounters another floating island and a lone girl is found and brought back to the Mud Whale, although, she keeps referring to the Mud Whale as 'Falaina' which I believe to be the real name of the floating island. We're not sure why she seems to know more about the island than the residents themselves but she is the lone survivor on her island which breeds a plethora of questions.
It is also discovered throughout the course of the story that she too wields Thymia (like Chakuro) and remains on the island until that terrifying and upsetting cliff-hanger which left me shook!!
All in all, a really solid start to the series with plenty of world-building, delightful artwork and a thoroughly engaging story!
This was an excellent start to what promises to be a fascinating and compelling fantasy manga series <3
CotW follows Chakuro who is the archivist on the Mud Whale (a floating island in an ocean of sand) and documents everything that happens on the island to preserve the island's history for future generations. Chakuro is one of the "marked" which means he wields Thymia - a power fuelled by emotions - and results in a reduced lifespan (approx. 30 years).
On one of his expeditions, he encounters another floating island and a lone girl is found and brought back to the Mud Whale, although, she keeps referring to the Mud Whale as 'Falaina' which I believe to be the real name of the floating island. We're not sure why she seems to know more about the island than the residents themselves but she is the lone survivor on her island which breeds a plethora of questions.
It is also discovered throughout the course of the story that she too wields Thymia (like Chakuro) and remains on the island until that terrifying and upsetting cliff-hanger which left me shook!!
All in all, a really solid start to the series with plenty of world-building, delightful artwork and a thoroughly engaging story!
I started reading this because of the anime. The drawing style is incredibly beautiful! The world and story is very interesting and I really like all of the characters so far.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I did enjoyed this mange, the paced of the plot was pretty good and I think the world-building was well flash out. Both the cover of the mange and art style was stunning. The only thing I didn't like was characters because I found them to be flat and bland and the ending was okay.
Le monde est intriguant, le personnage principal est sympa et enthousiaste. Le retournement sur la fin du tome était très inattendu, ça me donne vraiment envie de découvrir toute l'histoire !
This one has very pretty artwork to match this epic fantasy series. The first volume is a little slow to start but then picks up the action and ends on a cliffhanger.
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Children of the Whales is an interesting fantasy post-apocalyptic manga. This was a great introduction to the series, I loved getting to know Chakuro and the rest of the people that live on the Mud Whale and how their lives are shaken up by the arrival of Lykos, who’s existence is surprising to the people on the Mud Whale and could be a threat to their very existence. 5/5 Stars.
Children of the Whales is an interesting fantasy post-apocalyptic manga. This was a great introduction to the series, I loved getting to know Chakuro and the rest of the people that live on the Mud Whale and how their lives are shaken up by the arrival of Lykos, who’s existence is surprising to the people on the Mud Whale and could be a threat to their very existence. 5/5 Stars.