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desikauwa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~3.5/5
This is a pretty standard, enjoyable series. Nothing too new, very shojo, but overall rather good. I’m glad I finally picked it up, because I am really enjoying it.
The rivalry between Iku and Tezuka is still very present, only in this volume, he also decides to ask her out. Which is a complete surprise to Iku, and she doesn’t know how to handle it. Eventually they start talking, though, and seem to be making their way toward a friendship, even if they don’t realize it yet. Iku and Dojo are still off and on fighting and being sweet with each other, their attraction to each other ever growing, and everyone but themselves admitting to it.
In ways of the Library Force, though, they had a raid from the MBC (Media Betterment Committee, their enemy), and their head librarian is found to be secretly working for the other team, although they haven’t been able to find solid proof. Iku also looked into some history of how the Library Force started, and finds out some stuff about Inamine, the head of the Library Force, who’s an older guy, bidden to a wheelchair, with a very kind smile. And the Force is trying to deal with the media regarding a case that’s trying to shine a bad light on books.
That’s a rather vague look on what happened in this volume. There was some nice, interesting movement and reveals about the Force, along with nice relationship development, and a good amount of humor. I think a big reason for why this series works so well, at least thus far, is that the serious plot line is interesting, and done in a very good way, not over the top or boring, that the humor is funny, at least to me, and the characters are interesting.
Iku is a pretty standard heroine, and I like her. I like Dojo and am really liking how his and Iku’s relationship is developing, as well as her and Tezuka’s, although I am fully on Dojo’s side. The (somewhat) side characters are nice, too. Komaki is entertaining, and I generally just like watching his amusement at Iku and Dojo, and his teasing of Dojo, along with Genda. And I really like Shibazaki’s character—she’s an entertaining, straightforward, smart character, and I like her. Also, I’m fully on the side of her and Komaki being a thing, although I could see her and Tezuka as well.
I am just really liking this series. It’s fun, it’s interesting, it’s easily keeping my interest. And now I’m ready to go read the next volume.
This review is also available on my blog.
This is a pretty standard, enjoyable series. Nothing too new, very shojo, but overall rather good. I’m glad I finally picked it up, because I am really enjoying it.
The rivalry between Iku and Tezuka is still very present, only in this volume, he also decides to ask her out. Which is a complete surprise to Iku, and she doesn’t know how to handle it. Eventually they start talking, though, and seem to be making their way toward a friendship, even if they don’t realize it yet. Iku and Dojo are still off and on fighting and being sweet with each other, their attraction to each other ever growing, and everyone but themselves admitting to it.
In ways of the Library Force, though, they had a raid from the MBC (Media Betterment Committee, their enemy), and their head librarian is found to be secretly working for the other team, although they haven’t been able to find solid proof. Iku also looked into some history of how the Library Force started, and finds out some stuff about Inamine, the head of the Library Force, who’s an older guy, bidden to a wheelchair, with a very kind smile. And the Force is trying to deal with the media regarding a case that’s trying to shine a bad light on books.
That’s a rather vague look on what happened in this volume. There was some nice, interesting movement and reveals about the Force, along with nice relationship development, and a good amount of humor. I think a big reason for why this series works so well, at least thus far, is that the serious plot line is interesting, and done in a very good way, not over the top or boring, that the humor is funny, at least to me, and the characters are interesting.
Iku is a pretty standard heroine, and I like her. I like Dojo and am really liking how his and Iku’s relationship is developing, as well as her and Tezuka’s, although I am fully on Dojo’s side. The (somewhat) side characters are nice, too. Komaki is entertaining, and I generally just like watching his amusement at Iku and Dojo, and his teasing of Dojo, along with Genda. And I really like Shibazaki’s character—she’s an entertaining, straightforward, smart character, and I like her. Also, I’m fully on the side of her and Komaki being a thing, although I could see her and Tezuka as well.
I am just really liking this series. It’s fun, it’s interesting, it’s easily keeping my interest. And now I’m ready to go read the next volume.
This review is also available on my blog.
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 against another edition
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 against another edition
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 against another edition
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!