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irayred's review
3.0
Unfortunately, of all the volumes I’ve read so far, this was my least favorite. But let me explain a bit why:
-The whole idea revolving a race between Burst Linkers was like reading a Mario Kart race, so it’s not that original. Although, I have to give the author kudos because he truly knows how to balance action scenes with character development, and so it doesn’t feel that heavy on one side or another.
-Rust Jigsaw makes an appearance again, but it doesn’t get a chance to explain why. He immediately attacks everybody with an Incarnate System that rusts all their armors, but even though he is quite a villain (or at least, someone that’s no hero by all means), we don’t understand the reasons why he’s acting that way. And when he is defeated by Silver Crow in his berserk form (aka Chrome Disaster), he leaves more questions than answers.
-Chrome Disaster gets the best of Haru because, apparently, he’s been on the back of his head, telling him dark thoughts and making him hate everybody he confronts. Chrome Disaster was supposedly eliminated in the 2nd volume, along with Scarlet Rain’s parent, but now we see that it clings onto Silver Crow like a shadow. Will he appear again?
Anyway, the thing that I loved the most about this volume was the scene where Haru and Kuroyukihime put their hearts out there. That scene got my crying (oh, bear with me, please) because it was so damn beautiful and touching. Those soft moments are important for their relationship as friends but also as a parent and a child in the Accel World. Also, Kuroyukihime clearly is far from being perfect, but when they both accept their flaws and their strengths too, they become better people. And to be able to see them grow like that, even if they’re teenagers, is something I’m grateful for.
In addition, Nega Nebulus is becoming a true team, a true family! Every single one of them has their scars, but when people support each other, their hope, their trust in others, makes them stronger. And what is life and joy if you can’t share it with others? There wouldn’t be fun in playing a game without enjoying your time there, making both friends and rivals.
Honestly, I’m so proud of Haru and how much he’s grown. I know he’s not everybody’s favorite hero, but to me is one of the most real people I’ve ever read. And a part of me sees myself in him. He has trouble finding himself worthy of love, of friends, and family, but the more we get to know him, the more he fights with along with this friends, he starts to believe in himself and that power alone is what makes these novels one of my favorites stories ever.
I’ll be reading the next novels because the animated adaptation really stayed behind and this world deserves more attention!
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4
-The whole idea revolving a race between Burst Linkers was like reading a Mario Kart race, so it’s not that original. Although, I have to give the author kudos because he truly knows how to balance action scenes with character development, and so it doesn’t feel that heavy on one side or another.
-Rust Jigsaw makes an appearance again, but it doesn’t get a chance to explain why. He immediately attacks everybody with an Incarnate System that rusts all their armors, but even though he is quite a villain (or at least, someone that’s no hero by all means), we don’t understand the reasons why he’s acting that way. And when he is defeated by Silver Crow in his berserk form (aka Chrome Disaster), he leaves more questions than answers.
-Chrome Disaster gets the best of Haru because, apparently, he’s been on the back of his head, telling him dark thoughts and making him hate everybody he confronts. Chrome Disaster was supposedly eliminated in the 2nd volume, along with Scarlet Rain’s parent, but now we see that it clings onto Silver Crow like a shadow. Will he appear again?
Anyway, the thing that I loved the most about this volume was the scene where Haru and Kuroyukihime put their hearts out there. That scene got my crying (oh, bear with me, please) because it was so damn beautiful and touching. Those soft moments are important for their relationship as friends but also as a parent and a child in the Accel World. Also, Kuroyukihime clearly is far from being perfect, but when they both accept their flaws and their strengths too, they become better people. And to be able to see them grow like that, even if they’re teenagers, is something I’m grateful for.
In addition, Nega Nebulus is becoming a true team, a true family! Every single one of them has their scars, but when people support each other, their hope, their trust in others, makes them stronger. And what is life and joy if you can’t share it with others? There wouldn’t be fun in playing a game without enjoying your time there, making both friends and rivals.
Honestly, I’m so proud of Haru and how much he’s grown. I know he’s not everybody’s favorite hero, but to me is one of the most real people I’ve ever read. And a part of me sees myself in him. He has trouble finding himself worthy of love, of friends, and family, but the more we get to know him, the more he fights with along with this friends, he starts to believe in himself and that power alone is what makes these novels one of my favorites stories ever.
I’ll be reading the next novels because the animated adaptation really stayed behind and this world deserves more attention!
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4
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