A review by small__fry
The Rose of Versailles Volume 5 by Riyoko Ikeda

adventurous emotional funny medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

I binged this series so quickly while recovering from surgery. A classic shoujo that stands the test of time and proof the genre is maligned as trivial stories for young girls. Mature storytelling with a dash of feminism and class criticism saturated in swirling petals and cascading curly hair.  Not to mention the sprinkling of queerness throughout.
Specific to this volume; Even though tragedy is clearly earmarked from the outset (it is the French Revolution after all), I still had tears in my eyes at points of this volume. Lady Oscar forever. 
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