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bethanycrowepowell's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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? No
3.5
While I have some reservations about the essential worldbuilding, this was a fast paced manga with a compelling central problem.
I do like that the love interest is actually a cinnamon roll... After finishing available volumes of the series so far, I went back to read Dawn of the Arcana and discovered that was a connected series.
I do like that the love interest is actually a cinnamon roll... After finishing available volumes of the series so far, I went back to read Dawn of the Arcana and discovered that was a connected series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Child death, Classism, Trafficking, and Colonisation
The set-up of this world is that there is a species with animal-like features who have special powers who are kept as an underclass through constant abuse, with the forms of slavery taking a gender-binaried form of soldier work for males and sex work for females. The main character has emerged somewhat preserved by going into disguise as a boy and becoming a noted warrior, but in successive volumes deals with assault and racism.breedawnwriter's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This manga is absolutely beautiful. The story is quite dark, but Rangersu and Prince Tenyou carry this story in very powerful ways.
I will admit that I read this in one sitting because it’s so short. However, I’m still blown away by the emotional depth that this story has managed to convey in such a short time. The character’s expressions are compelling and heartbreaking and I adore the artwork of this book so so much.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys manga, Mulan vibes, siblings who love each other more than anything, and beautiful artwork.
I will admit that I read this in one sitting because it’s so short. However, I’m still blown away by the emotional depth that this story has managed to convey in such a short time. The character’s expressions are compelling and heartbreaking and I adore the artwork of this book so so much.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys manga, Mulan vibes, siblings who love each other more than anything, and beautiful artwork.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Slavery, Blood, and Bullying
Moderate: Grief, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Murder and Child death
Prostitution is referenced and includes one non-graphic image.
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