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theseventhl's review
5.0
I loved it. LOVED it. Absolutely adored everything about it - the art, the humor, the drama, Iku, her relationship with Dojo (how do I love relationships between superiors and their subordinates that looks to develop into romance? ONLY A WHOLE LOT), and the entire world of the Library Forces. I cannot wait to read the next volume in this series!
nobelnight's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
whomever_0's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
foofers1622's review
4.0
I wish I was on the Library Defense Force with Dojo! A unique idea and can't wait to read more.
webz's review
4.0
So this is the first manga book I've ever really read.
Did I think I would like it?
No.
This is coming from the girl who thinks books with 500+ pages is the perfect amount.
Not too big, not too small.
Well, that's true as long as the book is good.
Aaaaanyways.
So at first I had a bit of difficulty reading everything from right to left, but I caught on fast.
And actually started enjoying the story.
My first thought about the book when I read the back was how stupid the idea sounded.
"Library wars"
Oh come on, doesn't that sound a little...hm...what's the word...
Stupid.
Yes, that's it.
But as I progressed through the book, I found myself rethinking that.
It was really good!
I really felt like although this is like, not a novel per say (*rolls eyes a bit*) the plot was actually pretty good!
And I felt like the characters were distinct (despite their perfect faces, but that's just how manga characters are drawn. As far as I know.... O.o Oh! Except when the main character had pimples XD That was different), had their own unique personalities.
I especially enjoy Dojo.
He's hard to read...but cares at the same time.
So...that's my take on this.
-Ash
Did I think I would like it?
No.
This is coming from the girl who thinks books with 500+ pages is the perfect amount.
Not too big, not too small.
Well, that's true as long as the book is good.
Aaaaanyways.
So at first I had a bit of difficulty reading everything from right to left, but I caught on fast.
And actually started enjoying the story.
My first thought about the book when I read the back was how stupid the idea sounded.
"Library wars"
Oh come on, doesn't that sound a little...hm...what's the word...
Stupid.
Yes, that's it.
But as I progressed through the book, I found myself rethinking that.
It was really good!
I really felt like although this is like, not a novel per say (*rolls eyes a bit*) the plot was actually pretty good!
And I felt like the characters were distinct (despite their perfect faces, but that's just how manga characters are drawn. As far as I know.... O.o Oh! Except when the main character had pimples XD That was different), had their own unique personalities.
I especially enjoy Dojo.
He's hard to read...but cares at the same time.
So...that's my take on this.
-Ash
linluvsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
At times the main characters remind me of Oresama Teacher but in a much healthier way. Also still hate these entrenched gender roles, but love the concept of the story and the characters.
littletaiko's review
3.0
Interesting first book in this YA manga series. The premise is that there is an elite team whose sole purpose is to save books in the libraries from those who wish to destroy them because they are deemed inappropriate. This first book seemed like it was primarily focused on setting up the characters so it wasn't as engrossing as I thought it would be, but I'm intrigued enough to read the next one.
gothradiohour's review
4.0
Its been a minute since I've read a right to left Manga, and while I think I have the pattern down of the text, it wasn't always the clearest. That being said I adored this premises, and I am a huge sucker for any Shojo stories. I am here for the protagonist and all the hunky men around her. If I didn't have 15 other books waiting to be read, I would read this whole series immediately.