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sunnydee's review against another edition
4.0
Eigentlich passiert hier gar nicht viel, aber trotzdem hat es mich gut unterhalten.
Es geht hier um Wesen, die halb Mensch halb Wolf (Loup Ga)sind. Die Prota wird plötzlich zu so einem Wesen und ist von heute auf morgen dann eine unterdrückte, gehasste Figur. Die Menschen sperren die Lou Ga ein und behandeln sie wie den letzten Dreck. Deklarieren tun sie das ganze allen Ernstes als Schule. Die Art wie die Loup Ga dort ihr Leben organisiert haben, fand ich interessant. Trotz der teilweise sehr bedrückenden Szenen, nimmt der Manga sich auch nicht zu ernst. Das Home (die Gruppe), die unsere Prota aufnimmt, sind zum Beispiel ganz besondere Typen. Am interessantesten scheint die ganze Dynamik unter den Loup Ga zu sein und wie die einzelnen Personen ihre Stellung erlangen. Dieser erste Band gibt bereits einen kleinen Einblick in das alles. Ich bin gespannt wie es weiter geht.
Der Zeichenstil ist sehr gut. Niedlich, tolle Kleidung und aussagekräftige Gestik und Mimik.
Es geht hier um Wesen, die halb Mensch halb Wolf (Loup Ga)sind. Die Prota wird plötzlich zu so einem Wesen und ist von heute auf morgen dann eine unterdrückte, gehasste Figur. Die Menschen sperren die Lou Ga ein und behandeln sie wie den letzten Dreck. Deklarieren tun sie das ganze allen Ernstes als Schule. Die Art wie die Loup Ga dort ihr Leben organisiert haben, fand ich interessant. Trotz der teilweise sehr bedrückenden Szenen, nimmt der Manga sich auch nicht zu ernst. Das Home (die Gruppe), die unsere Prota aufnimmt, sind zum Beispiel ganz besondere Typen. Am interessantesten scheint die ganze Dynamik unter den Loup Ga zu sein und wie die einzelnen Personen ihre Stellung erlangen. Dieser erste Band gibt bereits einen kleinen Einblick in das alles. Ich bin gespannt wie es weiter geht.
Der Zeichenstil ist sehr gut. Niedlich, tolle Kleidung und aussagekräftige Gestik und Mimik.
natalie001's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
devynne_m's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
djinnia's review against another edition
3.0
This story has a lot of dark elements in it. There's a lot of Wolfe behaviors mixed with with human mentality. Well, considering the Luga, the natives human/wolf people's of the country, are being enslaved by humans, I can see why there are dark elements.
They are imprisoned to be 'educated' to be no threat to humans.
Nina finds out the hard way when she gets bitten by Roy, a habitual escapee.
She ends up becoming a prisoner on the island of Abigaile learning first hand that primal survivor instincts are a must to survive.
Roy comes back and is an absolute a-hole to her. Then tries to claim her with threats of her 'humanity' coming out.
Thankfully, she is not a weak character. She stands up for the weaker ones and holds her own with Roy once the shock of her situation is dealt with and she gets back on her feet.
I don't know how dark this series will get. It's shojo, but that doesn't mean it won't get pretty gruesome.
I enjoyed it enough that I would continue the series despite of the violence against younger character by the 'instructors '.
They are imprisoned to be 'educated' to be no threat to humans.
Nina finds out the hard way when she gets bitten by Roy, a habitual escapee.
She ends up becoming a prisoner on the island of Abigaile learning first hand that primal survivor instincts are a must to survive.
Roy comes back and is an absolute a-hole to her. Then tries to claim her with threats of her 'humanity' coming out.
Thankfully, she is not a weak character. She stands up for the weaker ones and holds her own with Roy once the shock of her situation is dealt with and she gets back on her feet.
I don't know how dark this series will get. It's shojo, but that doesn't mean it won't get pretty gruesome.
I enjoyed it enough that I would continue the series despite of the violence against younger character by the 'instructors '.
juicelina's review against another edition
5.0
Poe is so freaking cute I'm going to CRY. What an ANGEL.
Oh my god. I've been giggling this whole time. It's such a typical paranormal romance with the rude bad boy, the not like other girls main character, the nice boy who has a secret, but I had a great time reading it. Honestly loved it. There's drag queens, hot werewolf boys, a lot of neck biting, and I like the main character. She's not a shy girl and she's not afraid to be defiant and kick people in the face. I hope they expand more on the bullying she endured at her old school, cause right now it doesn't really make sense with her character imo. But seriously this is great.
Oh my god. I've been giggling this whole time. It's such a typical paranormal romance with the rude bad boy, the not like other girls main character, the nice boy who has a secret, but I had a great time reading it. Honestly loved it. There's drag queens, hot werewolf boys, a lot of neck biting, and I like the main character. She's not a shy girl and she's not afraid to be defiant and kick people in the face. I hope they expand more on the bullying she endured at her old school, cause right now it doesn't really make sense with her character imo. But seriously this is great.
jandi's review against another edition
3.0
This review is for all 4 volumes.
Nina has just arrived to Ruberia, a small country with an economy based on roses, and hears about legends of werewolves. She dismisses them, until she is bit by a werewolf, turns into one herself, and is interned against her will in a prison-school. Quite an odd setup, but it manages to allow the supernatural elements to play in a school setting. Being shojo, Nina quickly is surrounded by gorgeous male werewolves, and is antagonized by most of them from the start.
The story moves very quickly (a little too quickly by the end), and it was enjoyable to unearth bit by bit all of the secrets in Ruberia. Nina is very kind, and risks her safety more than once to protect others, however, she does have a background in martial arts so she can fend for herself ... sometimes. There are still more damsel in distress moments than I would like, but she does stand up against the overwpowering male cliche, so there is that.
The art is quite interesting - the style is a little old fashioned, with hair styles and faces reminiscent of 80's manga, but fits the story well (although I still don't know what is going on with the moon hair ornament Nina wears that seems like a nod to Sailor Moon). And there are roses, lots of roses.
The design of the werewolves is strange - they get an extra set of ornamental dog ears that can be retracted, but they keep the human ears for hearing, yet they have better hearing than humans. And even though the faces are human too, they are described as having a wider field of vision than humans, closer to that of dogs (which makes no sense with the eyes placed where they are for humans). Yeah, that is what bothered me when reading a fantasy story about enslaved wolves as the basis of the economy of a fictional European country.
Unfortunately, the story is very rushed towards the end, the last volume has a torrent of revelations one after the other, and it is hard to process them, they just happen too quickly. It would definitely have benefitted from another volume or 2, although I understand it getting cut short was not the mangaka's fault.
Nina has just arrived to Ruberia, a small country with an economy based on roses, and hears about legends of werewolves. She dismisses them, until she is bit by a werewolf, turns into one herself, and is interned against her will in a prison-school. Quite an odd setup, but it manages to allow the supernatural elements to play in a school setting. Being shojo, Nina quickly is surrounded by gorgeous male werewolves, and is antagonized by most of them from the start.
The story moves very quickly (a little too quickly by the end), and it was enjoyable to unearth bit by bit all of the secrets in Ruberia. Nina is very kind, and risks her safety more than once to protect others, however, she does have a background in martial arts so she can fend for herself ... sometimes. There are still more damsel in distress moments than I would like, but she does stand up against the overwpowering male cliche, so there is that.
The art is quite interesting - the style is a little old fashioned, with hair styles and faces reminiscent of 80's manga, but fits the story well (although I still don't know what is going on with the moon hair ornament Nina wears that seems like a nod to Sailor Moon). And there are roses, lots of roses.
The design of the werewolves is strange - they get an extra set of ornamental dog ears that can be retracted, but they keep the human ears for hearing, yet they have better hearing than humans. And even though the faces are human too, they are described as having a wider field of vision than humans, closer to that of dogs (which makes no sense with the eyes placed where they are for humans). Yeah, that is what bothered me when reading a fantasy story about enslaved wolves as the basis of the economy of a fictional European country.
Unfortunately, the story is very rushed towards the end, the last volume has a torrent of revelations one after the other, and it is hard to process them, they just happen too quickly. It would definitely have benefitted from another volume or 2, although I understand it getting cut short was not the mangaka's fault.
taroteacup's review against another edition
5.0
I can't wait for the next one ! Honestly this was a super enjoyable read and I can relate to the main character - who's very very outspoken and has a strong sense of right and wrong !
whichcraftidk's review against another edition
4.0
Ruberia is a beautiful island country known for its roses. Nina transfers to a school there after being bullied at her school in Japan and stays with her aunt and uncle. But not for long, as she's attacked when trying to help police catch an escaped criminal. He bites her and she starts to change. Her uncle told her that the legends about werewolves in Ruberia were just that, but she learns otherwise.
The luga--as they're known--are taken to Abigaile--an academy/prison. There they must learn to control their instincts and serve humans if they want any hope of escaping. The luga are treated horribly and Nina can't just watch. Her defense of a pup earns her the respect of some of the luga and the ire of those in charge. She has to learn fast to fit in and not let anyone find out she's actually human if she wants to get out of Abigaile.
The luga--as they're known--are taken to Abigaile--an academy/prison. There they must learn to control their instincts and serve humans if they want any hope of escaping. The luga are treated horribly and Nina can't just watch. Her defense of a pup earns her the respect of some of the luga and the ire of those in charge. She has to learn fast to fit in and not let anyone find out she's actually human if she wants to get out of Abigaile.