Monday, July 7, 2025

Love of Kill, Vol. 4

Today's manga post is on Love of Kill, Vol. 4 by FE. It is 162 pages long and is published by Yen Press. The cover has Chateau on it with a gun to her head. As it is the fourth volume in the series, you need to have read the first three volumes to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes intense, josei stories with morally gray characters. There is some foul language, no sex, and violence in this manga. The story is told from third person of the different characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- After her boss is nearly assassinated, Chateau is confronted by the assailant. He’s going after Ryang-Ha, and he means to enlist her help—willing or otherwise! Torn between Ryang-Ha and her loved ones, Chateau starts to collapse under the pressure, longing for an easy way out…

Review- This volume picks up right where the last volume ended with Chateau's boss being stabbed and Ryang-Ha finding him. The volume is a game of cat and mouse with the killers, who want Ryang-Ha, and are willing to do anything to get him. With everything happening, Chateau is under a lot of stress and she is at the end of her rope. But Ryang-Ha is not going to lose her after finding her again. The volume ends with a cliff hanger and I can't wait to see what is going to happen next. 

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.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Spell of Desire, Vol. 2

Today's manga post is on Spell of Desire, Vol. 2 by Tomu Ohmi. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has the two main characters on it. As it is the second volume in the series, you need to have read the first volume to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes urban fantasy romances. There is no foul language, no sex, and no violence in this manga. The story is told from third person close of Kaoruko. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- The only thing that can keep Kaoruko's powers in check is a kiss from Kaname, but she can't help but be drawn to him! While Kaname struggles with his own growing attraction to Kaoruko, he suspects that Kaoruko's volatile powers will bring unwanted attention from the Black Witches Coven with dangerous consequences for her!

Review- Kaoruko's powers are just getting stronger and Kaname can't understand why. He is trying to investigate what is going on with her and how he can protect her. But they come to the attention of the Black Witches Coven and they want to know what is going on too. The plot is slowly unfolding and I'm not sure where it is going, other than romance. But that's fine for now, I'm enjoying the characters and seeing how Kaoruko is changing and growing. But more drama soon!

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. 

Monday, June 23, 2025

Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 4

Today's manga post is on Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 4 by Hiromu Arakawa. It is 256 pages long and published by Viz Media. The cover has Riza Hawkeye on it. As it is the fourth volume in the series, you need to have read the first three volumes to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes intense, shonen manga with great characters. There is mild foul language, no sex, and action violence in this manga. The story is told from third person close of the main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Finding themselves at a crossroads, the brothers seek the guidance of a teacher, but her lessons are harder to master than any alchemy.

Review- This volume is a lynch point volume. The reader gets a lot background for Ed and Al. We see everything that happened from their childhood and how brilliant Ed has always been. The main plot is paused for this volume but for this background that is fine. The reader not only seeing Ed and Al from a younger age, we see others in the cast, like Mustang and King Bradley. But most importantly, we see The Truth. It is very important for plot and character development and I cannot wait to see how this is going to play out in the end. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next volume. 

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. 

Monday, June 16, 2025

Queen's Quality, Vol. 7

Today's manga post is on Queen's Quality, Vol. 7 by Kyousuke Motomi. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Fumi in her cleaning outfit. As it is the seventh volume in the series, you need to have read the first six 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 magical girl manga. The story is told from third person close of Fumi. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- At Seichi, the Holy Ground of the Old Byakko Clan, a dangerous ghost attacks and seriously injures Kyutaro! Is Fumi strong enough to heal him? And what sort of secrets will Takaya reveal to them about their past?

Review- This volume is about Kyutaro learning about his parents and what really happened to them. He is facing his father's ghost and the guilt his father died with. Fumi is learning more control and how she can better help Kyutaro. The Byakko Clan is powerful but they don't have a queen to help them and the leader is still herself. So the bad guys are taking advantage of that. The volume ends with meeting Kyutaro's mother and they have a big mission up next. This continues to be a great magical girl series. More fun soon!

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.

Monday, June 9, 2025

I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 3

Today's manga post is on I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 3 by ATAKA. It is 176 pages long and is published by Tokyopop. The cover has Mystia and Victor on it. The intended reader is someone who likes isekai, shojo stories. There is no foul language, no sex, and no violence in this magna. There story is told from third person close of the characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- Mystia Aren is desperate to prevent her predicted dead end from the Kyun-Love otome game, but all the game's potential love interests- and even the game's protagonist, Alice!- are making things incredibly difficult for her. Will Mystia be able to get Kyun-Love's main events back on track, or will all the otome game boys continue to fall in love with her?

Review- So the main plot of the game has started but nothing is going as planned. Mystia is continuing to be a normal person, who cares about others and that is all it takes for the boys in this story to fall for her. Alice is fine but she doesn't compare to Mystia. There is more than person who comes the real world and knows the plot. I still don't know where the story is going but I'm along for the ride. 

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.

Monday, June 2, 2025

Skip Beat!, Vol. 31

Today's manga post is on Skip Beat!, Vol. 31 by Yoshiki Nakamura. It is 192 pages long and published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Kyoko and Ren on it. As it is the thirty-first in the series, you need to have read the first thirty volumes to understand the story. There is no foul language, no sex, and action violence in this manga. The intended reader is someone who likes silly plots with great characters. The story is told from the third person close of the main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- Ren is fighting to keep himself under control, but living as Cain Heel and simultaneously building the character BJ are really wearing him down. Kyoko is getting really worried, but even President Lory can’t do more than encourage her to support Ren. Can Kyoko’s own dark side give her the insight to help her friend, or will she be forced to watch as he self-destructs?!

Review- Ren is getting too much into character and it is affecting everything. Kyoko is worried about him and she is still having to be Setsu. So they have some funny dramatic moments. Sho is back, sadly, and making a pain of himself, like normal. I like seeing what is goin on in Ren's head and what is driving him. But I would like to see Kyoko and Ren have more real interactions, not as characters. But the Heel siblings are pretty funny, so I'm having fun just the same. I look forward to the next volume. 

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.

Monday, May 26, 2025

Something's Wrong With Us, Vol. 6

Today's manga post is on Something's Wrong With Us, Vol. 6 by Natsumi Andō. It is 160 pages long and is published by Kodansha Comics. The cover has Nao and Tsubaki on it. As it is the sixth volume in the series, you need to have read the first five volumes to understand the plot. There is mild foul language, mild sexuality, and no violence in this manga. The intended reader is someone who likes twisty, thriller romances with morally grey characters. The story is told from third person close of the main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- A New Spark
Nao is more nervous than ever as her body begins to accommodate a new life, so she copes by focusing on her beloved wagashi . She throws herself into making Shimaya’s warabi mochi in order to help Jojima earn back the acclaim for his family’s treasured confection. Meanwhile, Tsubaki senses that Nao is hiding something from him, but decides not to press her about it. When they visit Yuko, Tsubaki lays bare his feelings, and Nao is touched by his sincerity. As the couple grows closer, she thinks she can take a chance on his love, but trouble is never far on the horizon for these two lovers bound by a dark past…

Review- This volume has some real bombshells in it. From Nao being pregnant to who Tsubaki and Nao's real fathers are. There is just to much going on. The grandfather knows that not only is Tsubaki not is his grandson but that he has a granddaughter out there somewhere. Nao is really feeling the pressure now. The mother-in-law is starting to really get crazy and she may try anything to keep her hands on the shop. As the plot goes, it just keeps getting better with very twist. I cannot wait to read the next volume. 

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.