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Library wars - Love and War, Tome 4 by Kiiro Yumi, Hiro Arikawa

clowdywings's review against another edition

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3.0

This one, simply because of the beginning and the sexism from the parents, wasn’t as good as it could be.

I HATED the sexism. I was grinding my teeth all throughout that scene. I still hate it and I haven’t fully read through it in a couple days. If a girl wants to be actively fighting in the military, let her. See what she can do. It’s going to be scary but you gotta let her do her stuff!

The beginning was the continuation of the abduction. The story was carried out fairly poorly. When someone gets on the phone like the MC, OF COURSE they’ll be talking in code. Duh. I can’t believe the military in this sometimes.

We did get backstory that I totally knew and expected. I mean, come on. I could clearly see that her prince and savior was Dojo. It was practically screaming it! Ah well.

There are some scenes that hit you in the feels. They’re pretty well done. I did expect them, but I’m not complaining since they were pretty cute! (*´꒳`*)

Sometimes the MC annoys me. She’s ditzy but always puts her best effort forward. The ditziness gets drawn out occasionally though and that specifically drives me crazy.

One of the characters that I’m finding out that I’m enjoying learning about would have to be Komaki. I really love his hair. It was drawn so well. I’m glad his character is being shown to having more depth than a “smiley positive instructor.”

Also the bonus story with the puppy was super cute! This story already gave me FMA Roy/Riza vibes and now with a puppy it’s even more similar. I enjoyed it a ton!

yodamom's review against another edition

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4.0

We have confirmation on the identity of 'The Prince' yes it was obvious, but you never know for sure. More guns, more bullets flying in the library, more library fun. I enjoyed it chuckled and went immediate;y to book 5

mehsi's review against another edition

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5.0

Re-read 2021. This was so much fun and so exciting. I just LOVED the first part and how both the commander and Iku had a way to telling people where they are so they could be found. I am also glad that we get Dojo's POV a bit more and see that scene that is so important to Iku (though she forgot her prince, such a manga thing). I wonder when he will tell her. And tell about his feelings, because while things are cute, I do get a bit tired of his constant jojoing. Liking, strict, liking, strict, angry, strict, angry, liking. You are making it very confusing.
The parents part, I definitely could understand Iku. I wasn't too big a fan of her parents. Though I still wish she was honest. While my relationship with my parents is bad, I would still not lie to them.
There is also a cute bonus manga featuring puppies!
And I laughed so much when they held that party and Iku found out how much she could drink. :P
All in all, a very fun manga though I definitely hope for even more action and see Iku getting more of a role in the squad.

theseventhl's review against another edition

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5.0

No no n o p e I can't even with how utterly and completely perfect Iku and Dojo are for each other. This is my favorite volume so far, especially for the Iku/Dojo scenes and the big revelation about a certain someone's secret prince. The bonus manga with the puppy was too cute.

alexaela's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

heyjudy's review against another edition

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4.0

~3.5-4/5

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(Contains spoilers.)

I kind of love this series. I was really not expecting this series to be so good, but it is. The humor is perfect for me, the relationships and characters are great. It’s just such a pleasant surprise. I don’t know how long it’ll take me to catch up, but I’m definitely working on it.

This volume continues where the last one ended, with Iku and the Commander being kidnapped. I’m not going to spoil what happens, but it was handled really well. I really liked how Iku reacted, and knew what she was supposed to do. It was nice seeing the Commander handling things, too. I like him. Then there’re a couple sweet moments with Dojo, and the team has a celebration for Iku that’s sweet and funny.

Oh, Dojo’s thoughts on the whole thing was nice, as well. And it was revealed that he knows that Iku’s “Prince” is him. We get a flashback of both meetings (the original rescue, and again for her test to enter the school) from Dojo’s POV, and they’re sweet and rather humorous, including some teasing from Komaki and Genda (I love them, and their relationship with each other).

After that, Iku’s parents arrive. Iku’s worried, and nervous, and her friends are helping her hide what her actual job is from them. There are some sweet moments between Iku and her parents, and one between Dojo and Iku’s father; it was really interesting to meet them, and it seems like they genuinely love their daughter, so I’m interested to find out how they react when they find out the truth. There are a couple of close calls, and some very funny moments, but nothing big happens.

Also, Komaki ends up avoiding them at all costs, as it turns out that he won’t lie. He might be cryptic sometimes, and he teases all the time, but he won’t lie and he doesn’t want to give away Iku’s secret. We get a small chapter from his point of view, of his troubles trying not to run into them, that’s rather entertaining. And I swear, I just end up liking him more the more I see of him. It’s getting ridiculous at this point.

At the end of the volume, there’s a bonus chapter where Iku finds a lost puppy, which ends with a really cute moment between Iku and Dojo (and Dojo and the dog). Then another one where Iku and Dojo convince themselves out of the meaning behind one of their hugs, which Komaki just finds hilarious.

I love this series. It’s just getting to that point, I think. I have the next volume, and I’m going to be reading it right now.

lindsey_the_npc's review against another edition

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5.0

I just love this series more and more!!!! Dojo and the puppy was SO KAWAII!!!!

outro_ddaeng's review against another edition

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5.0

This series is so cute and I just want Iku and Dojo to be together!

ohgiseal's review against another edition

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4.0

Every time I think I’m done with this series, I somehow get pulled back in.

nickystrickland's review against another edition

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4.0

Four in and still enjoying this series.