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A review by louandlife
Prince Freya, Vol. 1 by Keiko Ishihara
3.0
Advance reader copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I went into this manga knowing that it is not normally my cup of tea, but I wanted to expand on my manga reading tastes to see if I could discover more things which I liked. I am happy that I was able to read this book because it enabled me to read outside of my comfort zone, and I did like it to a degree. I would be tempted to read volume 2 but I don't think it would be high on my reading list if I did continue with the series. If I did buy the second volume, I would probably read it because it was a fast read and not because it was a read that I really anticipating. But I do want to know what will happen in the series.
In terms of the plot, I liked it but I wasn't completely invested in it, and I didn't like the concept of Freya needing to become the crown prince. The plot of the story did surprise me. There was a twist, and I was like, "Oh my god! The author actually went there." That is a reaction which I very rarely have in books that I read. I am slightly invested in the story because I want to know what will happen, but I don't know if I will continue on with the series.
I didn't mind the characters in this story. My favourite character was Aaron. I did feel like we didn't really get to know anyone though, as this is a plot based story. The story is filled with action rather then getting to know the characters.
Overall, I did enjoy this book and I don't regret reading it.
I went into this manga knowing that it is not normally my cup of tea, but I wanted to expand on my manga reading tastes to see if I could discover more things which I liked. I am happy that I was able to read this book because it enabled me to read outside of my comfort zone, and I did like it to a degree. I would be tempted to read volume 2 but I don't think it would be high on my reading list if I did continue with the series. If I did buy the second volume, I would probably read it because it was a fast read and not because it was a read that I really anticipating. But I do want to know what will happen in the series.
In terms of the plot, I liked it but I wasn't completely invested in it, and I didn't like the concept of Freya needing to become the crown prince. The plot of the story did surprise me. There was a twist, and I was like, "Oh my god! The author actually went there." That is a reaction which I very rarely have in books that I read. I am slightly invested in the story because I want to know what will happen, but I don't know if I will continue on with the series.
I didn't mind the characters in this story. My favourite character was Aaron. I did feel like we didn't really get to know anyone though, as this is a plot based story. The story is filled with action rather then getting to know the characters.
Overall, I did enjoy this book and I don't regret reading it.