Queen's Quality, Vol. 8

Today's manga post is on Queen's Quality, Vol. 8 by Kyousuke Motomi. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Kyutaro on it reaching towards the reader. As it is the eighth in the series, you need to have read the first seven volumes to understand the story. There is no foul language, no sex, and mild action violence in this manga. The intended reader is someone who likes shojo manga with urban fantasy plots. The story is told from third person close. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- Ten years ago, the Great Sickness of the Byakko Gate claimed Kyutaro’s parents, and now the ghost of his mother Toko reveals what transpired! What horrifying deal did Toko strike with the White Queen? And will Kyutaro’s love for Fumi change when he hears the truth?

Review- So much happens in this volume. The ghost of Kyutaro's mother explains what happened 10 years ago and why Fumi's memories had to be taken. The great sickness was an old evil spirit and he wants to infect people with his evil. What his other plans are, is still unknown but I'm sure that he has greater plans. But knowing what happened, has freed Fumi and Kyutaro to take action and move towards the future. Also they can finally talk about their feelings for each other. This has been my favorite volume so far and I hope that this energy will continue into the future plot. 

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

Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 09

Today's manga post is on Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 09 by Yuu Watase. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Takiko in front of her Warriors. As it is the ninth volumes in the series, you need to have read the first eight volumes to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes fantasy, romance, and shojo manga. The story is told from third person close of the different characters. There is no foul language, no sex, and no violence. 

From the back of the manga- Determined to live the life of an ordinary girl in Tokyo in 1923, she returns to her father's home and concentrates on being a loyal daughter--and, soon, a dutiful bride. But she can't leave her other life behind. And while Takiko struggles to cool her still-burning heart, the Celestial Warriors battle through a new ice age!

Review- Back in her own world, Takiko tries to be normal but discovers that she has the same disease that killer her mother. So facing the fact that she is going to die either way, Takiko chooses to go back to Uruki and the Warriors. I'm not sure how I feel about that plot twist with Takiko going to die not matter what. I feel that makes her future sacrifice less emotional because there is no other way for the story to end. But I am going to see this story to the end and maybe I will feel differently. 

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