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The King's Beast, Vol. 1 by Rei Tōma

viickyreads's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

tibcanread's review against another edition

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

3.0

komicat's review

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emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

v_nessa's review against another edition

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2.0

The art of this manga is lovely, and panels are well set to understanding what is going on within the story. Rangetsu (Ajin-aka the prince's beast-essentially a possession) has made it her goal in life to get revenge for the murder of her twin brother Sogetsu. She has divested of her gender, and trained to become the best warrior to get close to the prince she thinks murdered her brother, however, the prince would also much like to find out who murdered Sogetsu.

This blossoming romance between Rangetsu and the prince (who doesn't know she is a woman-yet) while navigating political intrigue to find who is responsible for the murder of Sogetsu. Rangetsu must be careful about her identity as a woman because of the sordid past of female Ajin in the palace, her life could come to a very swift end if she were discovered. Rangetsu is actually talented as a fighter and it is shown in the story. It is hinted at that she has killed many who discovered her true identity as a woman in order to achieve her goal of revenge.

The execution of the story is done well, I think. We have a nice hook for the set up of the story. I enjoyed reading both volumes as sort of a duology to the beginning of the series. The emotion of the characters is well done and believable.

trapezeswinger42's review against another edition

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Not sure it's my cup of tea

heyjudy's review against another edition

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4.0

I’m definitely intrigued by the characters and story so far.
The end of this volume had a bonus chapter for the Water Dragon’s Bride, like an extra epilogue, and it was super cute! Apparently this story is in the same world, so I wonder if anything from that series will be included.

pixelski's review against another edition

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3.0

The intrigue of finding a killer amidst court politics and social castes gives this (what I assume will be) romance manga a dark undercurrent that makes me want to devour all the volumes. The art is nice with some spreads having lovely detail

taun's review against another edition

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4.0

Betrayal & retribution, deceit & longing…

I adore fantasy manga & this one looks to be continuing.

aneemezreads's review

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4.0

EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS <3
Really looking forward to the next volume

captainkitten's review against another edition

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3.0

The plot is straight forward and could be a bit bland. Ill see how the next vol is to see if it’s worth it to keep going.