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montheblonde's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
booklover160's review
5.0
This review will be for the whole series; read at your own risk!
Read 3 volumes
Uh oh... I’m in love with the fourth prince.
Edit 10/8/21: Rei Toma is one of my favorite mangakas! The story, the art, the subtlety! I love the direction the plot is going in. It's an intriguing murder mystery. I love that even though Rengetsu is prickly, she draws all these characters in with her honesty and hope.
Read 3 volumes
Uh oh... I’m in love with the fourth prince.
Edit 10/8/21: Rei Toma is one of my favorite mangakas! The story, the art, the subtlety! I love the direction the plot is going in. It's an intriguing murder mystery. I love that even though Rengetsu is prickly, she draws all these characters in with her honesty and hope.
gabion's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
viickyreads's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
tibcanread's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
komicat's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
v_nessa's review
2.0
The art of this manga is lovely, and panels are well set to understanding what is going on within the story. Rangetsu (Ajin-aka the prince's beast-essentially a possession) has made it her goal in life to get revenge for the murder of her twin brother Sogetsu. She has divested of her gender, and trained to become the best warrior to get close to the prince she thinks murdered her brother, however, the prince would also much like to find out who murdered Sogetsu.
This blossoming romance between Rangetsu and the prince (who doesn't know she is a woman-yet) while navigating political intrigue to find who is responsible for the murder of Sogetsu. Rangetsu must be careful about her identity as a woman because of the sordid past of female Ajin in the palace, her life could come to a very swift end if she were discovered. Rangetsu is actually talented as a fighter and it is shown in the story. It is hinted at that she has killed many who discovered her true identity as a woman in order to achieve her goal of revenge.
The execution of the story is done well, I think. We have a nice hook for the set up of the story. I enjoyed reading both volumes as sort of a duology to the beginning of the series. The emotion of the characters is well done and believable.
This blossoming romance between Rangetsu and the prince (who doesn't know she is a woman-yet) while navigating political intrigue to find who is responsible for the murder of Sogetsu. Rangetsu must be careful about her identity as a woman because of the sordid past of female Ajin in the palace, her life could come to a very swift end if she were discovered. Rangetsu is actually talented as a fighter and it is shown in the story. It is hinted at that she has killed many who discovered her true identity as a woman in order to achieve her goal of revenge.
The execution of the story is done well, I think. We have a nice hook for the set up of the story. I enjoyed reading both volumes as sort of a duology to the beginning of the series. The emotion of the characters is well done and believable.