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rereader33's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, I was on the fence about giving this three or four stars. In the end, I went with four because some of the characters (such as Dario and Nina) really shone in this volume, would got more backstory on what happened to the Lugas, and the artwork/art style was incredible. However, there are, again, two major reasons why I wanted to dock it down to three stars.
1. Roy is just as abusive, aggressive, and dickish in this volume as he was in the last volume, going so far as to tie Nina up and threatening to sexually assault her while forcibly kissing her. Again, HOW IS THIS MEANT TO BE ROMANTIC?! I'm probably going to harp on this the entire time, but I can't fucking stand how behavior like this is meant to be seen as "romantic" or "arousing". And again, I can't stress this enough, I DON'T GIVE A FLYING FUCK WHAT HAPPENED IN HIS PAST, IT DOESN'T JUSTIFY HIS BEHAVIOR. This is easily the worst he's done so far, but he was pretty awful the rest of the manga and I'm still confused as to why he's the main love interest. Guess that's just me and my old fashioned ways, preferring nice men who treat women right over aggressive assholes.
2. Eva was an absolute bitch who is completely willing to let Nina die if it means Roy will look at her. That's her ENTIRE FUCKING CHARACTER, being jealous of the attention Roy's giving Nina and wanting Nina dead so Roy will pay attention to her. Now that I think about it, isn't that effectively a yandere, or is she not extreme enough for that title? Anyway, her character is terrible and apparently non-consensual kissing is a thing because when Roy gets back from something she straddles him and proceeds to lick and kiss him without asking. I guess because their Lugas that's normal, but it still irks me. She's an obnoxious, angry bitch and I can't stand her.
Don't let the negatives get in the way of continuing the series because this really is a good series. The romance isn't strong, but the characters (excluding Roy and Eva) are awesome, the art is lovely, and the humor is pretty good. I still recommend this series despite my gripes.
1. Roy is just as abusive, aggressive, and dickish in this volume as he was in the last volume, going so far as to tie Nina up and threatening to sexually assault her while forcibly kissing her. Again, HOW IS THIS MEANT TO BE ROMANTIC?! I'm probably going to harp on this the entire time, but I can't fucking stand how behavior like this is meant to be seen as "romantic" or "arousing". And again, I can't stress this enough, I DON'T GIVE A FLYING FUCK WHAT HAPPENED IN HIS PAST, IT DOESN'T JUSTIFY HIS BEHAVIOR. This is easily the worst he's done so far, but he was pretty awful the rest of the manga and I'm still confused as to why he's the main love interest. Guess that's just me and my old fashioned ways, preferring nice men who treat women right over aggressive assholes.
2. Eva was an absolute bitch who is completely willing to let Nina die if it means Roy will look at her. That's her ENTIRE FUCKING CHARACTER, being jealous of the attention Roy's giving Nina and wanting Nina dead so Roy will pay attention to her. Now that I think about it, isn't that effectively a yandere, or is she not extreme enough for that title? Anyway, her character is terrible and apparently non-consensual kissing is a thing because when Roy gets back from something she straddles him and proceeds to lick and kiss him without asking. I guess because their Lugas that's normal, but it still irks me. She's an obnoxious, angry bitch and I can't stand her.
Don't let the negatives get in the way of continuing the series because this really is a good series. The romance isn't strong, but the characters (excluding Roy and Eva) are awesome, the art is lovely, and the humor is pretty good. I still recommend this series despite my gripes.
kayladbruns's review against another edition
4.0
Why did I take so long to resume reading this series?! I found myself becoming so engrossed in this story that I was so sad when I realized I reached the end. I’m still loving all of the characters and the plot is getting more interesting.
I am so attached to these characters and I'm loving me some Dario! He cracks me up and is so loyal to his friends. While I know Nina thinks she has feelings for Gilles, her and Roy have more sparks. I know, I know! He’s an asshole. However, there is just something about seeing them together that makes me happy.
Every Luga has a reason to hate humans. I hope that when Nina’s secret comes out that she will have earned their trust enough for them not to hate her. Also, this ended and left me with so many questions.
I am so attached to these characters and I'm loving me some Dario! He cracks me up and is so loyal to his friends. While I know Nina thinks she has feelings for Gilles, her and Roy have more sparks. I know, I know! He’s an asshole. However, there is just something about seeing them together that makes me happy.
Every Luga has a reason to hate humans. I hope that when Nina’s secret comes out that she will have earned their trust enough for them not to hate her. Also, this ended and left me with so many questions.
moirwyn's review against another edition
5.0
This review originally appeared on my blog, Books Without Any Pictures:
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2018/01/28/beasts-of-abigaile-vols-1-2/
In Volume 2 of Beasts of Abigaile, we get to see more of the side characters and to learn more about the history of Ruberia. The first book went into the human’s fairytale stories about the island. This one tells it from the luga perspective, and it’s pretty dark.
The volume starts out when Nina and Roy are being punished. They are forced to wait on the humans at one of their parties, and Nina sees her friend Poe being forced to cage fight against wolves to entertain them. Poe is a gentle soul and an artist, but he’s rejected by all of the luga. Nina’s the only one who shows him any kindness, and she’s horrified by what she sees. But standing up for Poe means risking her place in the luga hierarchy, and making herself vulnerable. It also means learning more about how the luga were enslaved, and about the hope that many of them still carry for a better world.
Meanwhile, the love triangle continues, with Roy as the aggressive macho-guy and Gilles as the more subtle type who helps Nina keep her secrets and fit into luga society. Both Roy and Gilles start to get some more character depth in this volume, and there’s more to both of them than their first impressions.
One thing that I really like in both of the books that I’ve read thus far is the worldbuilding. The author gives you just the right amount of information–enough to feel immersed in the world, but not so much that you get bogged down in the details. It feels very natural, and readers learn about things at about the same pace as the main character.
Volume 3 isn’t going to be released in the US until March, and I am impatient. I want to binge-read this series but it isn’t done being translated yet. Life is so unfair! XD
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2018/01/28/beasts-of-abigaile-vols-1-2/
In Volume 2 of Beasts of Abigaile, we get to see more of the side characters and to learn more about the history of Ruberia. The first book went into the human’s fairytale stories about the island. This one tells it from the luga perspective, and it’s pretty dark.
The volume starts out when Nina and Roy are being punished. They are forced to wait on the humans at one of their parties, and Nina sees her friend Poe being forced to cage fight against wolves to entertain them. Poe is a gentle soul and an artist, but he’s rejected by all of the luga. Nina’s the only one who shows him any kindness, and she’s horrified by what she sees. But standing up for Poe means risking her place in the luga hierarchy, and making herself vulnerable. It also means learning more about how the luga were enslaved, and about the hope that many of them still carry for a better world.
Meanwhile, the love triangle continues, with Roy as the aggressive macho-guy and Gilles as the more subtle type who helps Nina keep her secrets and fit into luga society. Both Roy and Gilles start to get some more character depth in this volume, and there’s more to both of them than their first impressions.
One thing that I really like in both of the books that I’ve read thus far is the worldbuilding. The author gives you just the right amount of information–enough to feel immersed in the world, but not so much that you get bogged down in the details. It feels very natural, and readers learn about things at about the same pace as the main character.
Volume 3 isn’t going to be released in the US until March, and I am impatient. I want to binge-read this series but it isn’t done being translated yet. Life is so unfair! XD
sunnydee's review against another edition
5.0
4,6 von 5 Sternen
Dieser Folgeband hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Ich mag die Story um die Loop Garu. Das ganze wird für einen Manga intgeressant und spannend inszeniert. Erst nach und nach erfährt man wie die Kinder in das Gefängnis gekommen sind und was es mit den Loup Garu auf sich hat. Ich bin schon gespannt, was da in den nächsten Bänden noch folgt. Die Charaktere sind individuell und interessant.
Den Zeichenstil finde ich ebenfalls richtig klasse.
Dieser Folgeband hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Ich mag die Story um die Loop Garu. Das ganze wird für einen Manga intgeressant und spannend inszeniert. Erst nach und nach erfährt man wie die Kinder in das Gefängnis gekommen sind und was es mit den Loup Garu auf sich hat. Ich bin schon gespannt, was da in den nächsten Bänden noch folgt. Die Charaktere sind individuell und interessant.
Den Zeichenstil finde ich ebenfalls richtig klasse.
natalie001's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
juicelina's review against another edition
4.0
I love how fast this is moving and it still feels like a full story. Although I feel like the timeline doesn't really add up, but I'm not too concerned about it making sense. I'm here for the shenanigans.
Eva is getting on my nervessss. I also hate that her main motivation of trying to sabotage Nina is because she hates that Nina has Roy's attention. Like it would've been better if she was more concerned over the fact that Nina is a human, but she's not. Also Eva needs to leave Poe aloneee. How dare she use him. He's an angel, who I definitely thought was like 12, but turns out he's 17. Lol he's so smol.
Side note: I really like the way the eyes are drawn. There's so many different versions and they're all so detailed and pretty.
Eva is getting on my nervessss. I also hate that her main motivation of trying to sabotage Nina is because she hates that Nina has Roy's attention. Like it would've been better if she was more concerned over the fact that Nina is a human, but she's not. Also Eva needs to leave Poe aloneee. How dare she use him. He's an angel, who I definitely thought was like 12, but turns out he's 17. Lol he's so smol.
Side note: I really like the way the eyes are drawn. There's so many different versions and they're all so detailed and pretty.
iggymcmuffin's review against another edition
4.0
Any manga that features a "waggy waggy waggy" panel gets a thumbs up in my books.