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sburchart's review against another edition
4.0
So far, I'm glad I committed to reading another volume of this series - volume two focuses some more on library ethics and worldbuilding, which was what I wanted more of when I finished the last volume. While the shoujo romance is still definitely here, it wasn't obnoxious to me - I actually even found it a little endearing as a total sucker for shipping...(:
jkenna1990's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't so keen on this volume. The heroine just seems realllllllly dumb in this one. I'm hoping that it gets better in the next volume.
huffleclawbookie's review against another edition
5.0
This keeps getting better and better. I’m still unsure of how I feel about Dojo and Iku. Not sure if he likes her as a friend or is falling in love with her. Guess I have to read on :)
saramarie08's review
4.0
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Iku learns to work in the Reservations room, securing books from other branches and finding titles in the Stacks to send to other branches. The Interim Head librarian acts suspicious with Iku's roommate, Asako, asking for specific titles and then squirreling them away in his office. Iku’s squadmate, Tezuka, asks her out even though he has continuously made her feel like he hates her, but this makes Iku confirm her feelings for Dojo. The MBC conducts a raid on the Library, seeking to take out titles they disapprove of. It's Iku's first MBC raid while she's is on duty, she and Asako figured out that the MBC was going after all the books in the head librarian's office.
A lot going on this story, which I appreciate. The supporting cast is starting to flesh out more and become unique people. Asako is a great character and good foil for Iku. She’s confident, beautiful, and good at her job. Iku can be good but has some deficiencies, namely in target practice and keeping her temper under control. I still can't figure out Tezuka, mainly whether or not he is an absolute jerk or just trying to figure things out. There is some slight satisfaction in this novel in Iku confirming to herself that she has feelings for Dojo, but as this is only volume two, I'm sure this will draw out as long as possible.
VIZ's rating of Teen plus is still not evident in this volume. The battle with the MBC is not super violent or bloody.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability level: Grades 9-12
Iku learns to work in the Reservations room, securing books from other branches and finding titles in the Stacks to send to other branches. The Interim Head librarian acts suspicious with Iku's roommate, Asako, asking for specific titles and then squirreling them away in his office. Iku’s squadmate, Tezuka, asks her out even though he has continuously made her feel like he hates her, but this makes Iku confirm her feelings for Dojo. The MBC conducts a raid on the Library, seeking to take out titles they disapprove of. It's Iku's first MBC raid while she's is on duty, she and Asako figured out that the MBC was going after all the books in the head librarian's office.
A lot going on this story, which I appreciate. The supporting cast is starting to flesh out more and become unique people. Asako is a great character and good foil for Iku. She’s confident, beautiful, and good at her job. Iku can be good but has some deficiencies, namely in target practice and keeping her temper under control. I still can't figure out Tezuka, mainly whether or not he is an absolute jerk or just trying to figure things out. There is some slight satisfaction in this novel in Iku confirming to herself that she has feelings for Dojo, but as this is only volume two, I'm sure this will draw out as long as possible.
VIZ's rating of Teen plus is still not evident in this volume. The battle with the MBC is not super violent or bloody.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability level: Grades 9-12
stephs_bookshelf's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
keeley_allen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jay_mack9712's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
OH this was an absolute delight!! There is so much good stuff happening! And it is only volume 2!! I truly see myself in Iku!! She is just.... yeah I love her! Also don't even get me started with a certain phrase.... GOOD GIRL !!!!!!!!! Never will I be normal about such a sentence!! EVER!!!
schnoebs13's review against another edition
4.0
This volume was so good! I loved that we got to learn so much more about the role the libraries play in this society. We saw the power they have politically as well as their military strength. The back and forth between Iku and Hikaru escalated even more in this volume and it was probably my favorite part. I really appreciate the weird mentor thing going with Dojo. I can't tell if he actually likes Iku or he just sees a lot of potential in her and he really wants to help. Hopefully, there's more to this in the next volume!
pagesofpins's review against another edition
2.0
Though a lot about this manga is predictable, I like the idea of bad-a librarians with guns.
n1kk1's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25