A review by draagon
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 24 by Sorata Akiduki

adventurous funny mysterious tense 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

4.5

Eisetsu and Ryu are definitely the most interesting characters in this arc. Ryu just because he is clearly going through tribulations that will undoubtedly change his view on life and how he interacts with the world. Before embarking on this adventure, he'd been pretty secluded in small, safe bubbles with repetitive work that he found challenging yet enjoyable. Now, he's being left alone to deal with royalty and all its subtle rules and fleeing from assassins when he hasn't ever trained to protect himself. My heart goes out to the guy, but I can't deny makes for an excellent and engaging read. Then, there's Eisetsu, a royal so different from the ones we've met so far. He is in some ways similar to Zen, or at least how he was in the past. He plays along with the rules of royalty with reluctant submission, finding small pockets where he can protest against being used merely for his name. He's wary of getting close to others, unsure of how far he can trust them and anticipating their backstabbing at any moment. Yet, he still yearns for connection, for someone to want him for him, not for his name. He got that to an extent in Kageya, yet she didn't fit the "royal" bill, so he was forced to lock her away, and in turn locked away his own heart. How typical and satisfying it is to see Shirayuki and Obi work together in their own way to pry open that long closed off heart gently. It's beautiful, and I think very indicative of what makes this series such a fulfilling read.