Monday, January 24, 2022

Something's Wrong With Us, Vol. 2

Today’s post is on Something's Wrong With Us, Vol. 2 by Natsumi Andō. It is 160 pages long and is published by Kodansha Comics. The cover has the two main characters on it, Nao and Tsubaki, dressed in wedding clothes. As it is the second in the series you need to have read the first volume to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes josei manga and dark revenge themed stories. There is some very mild foul language, mild sexuality, and no violence in this volume. The story is told from third person close of mostly Nao but other characters for plot development. There Be Spoilers Ahead.


From the back of the book- Under the Full Moon

Even after her mother's passing, Nao continues to make wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, to feel less alone. All who have a taste of her confections are floored by the heart she imbues into her work, but being a no-name new talent summons the jealous ire of established family businesses like Kogetsuan. Moreover, Nao has married into Kogetsuan through Tsubaki, the contested heir...to find out why he framed her mother for murder years ago. Now living under the watchful eye of in-laws, Nao must keep her past connections to Kogetsuan a secret, and Tsubaki may be her most formidable ally yet.


Review- The plot grows deeper as Nao’s mother-in-law is trying very hard to get rid of her, including losing a client over it. But Tsubaki has decided that he will fight to keep Nao but what his real reasoning is still unknown. Add in the threat of being found out and we have a very tense manga. I am enjoying this deeper suspense love story but I’m not sure about Tsubaki. He is truly convinced that Nao’s mother killed his father and I don’t think that he is lying but what did he really see that night, no doubt that will be a very major plot point whenever it is revealed. If you like darker themed loved stories then you may want to give this series a look.  


I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.


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