A review by annoyedhumanoid
Fence, Vol. 4: Rivals by C.S. Pacat

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

this feels to me this installment feels completely different from its predecessors, in a good way.  the art—which has been my number one complaint—is completely overhauled and looks so good. retains the melodrama that i find so enjoyable, balances fencing (which is genuinely interesting in its strategies) with character development. it is definitely a very slow burn though; i haven't yet read the next installment but i'm worried that if things don't start to pick up we may never see a resolution