Rurouni Kenshin volume 28

Today's post is on Rurouni Kenshin volume 28 by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shonen Jump. The cover has Kenshin in the foreground and Kaoru behind him. It is the twenty-eighth volume in the long running series. You have to have read the first twenty-seven in the series to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes historical stories, manga, and interesting characters. There is no foul language, no sex, but some violence in this series. The story is told from third person close following different characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- As the feared assassin of the Bakumatsu, Himura Kenshin killed in the name of the new era. As the rurouni of Meiji, he wielded a sakabatô to protect those who couldn't protect themselves, all along holding true to his vow to never take another life. Now Kenshin's fight with Enishi has entered its final stage, as has his quest for atonement. Will another life be required to complete the circle? The road of redemption has been a long one for the world-weary swordsman, but now that Kenshin has found the will to live, can he muster the strength to survive?
Find out in the final, unforgettable volume of Nobuhiro Watsuki's international manga sensation, Rurouni Kenshin.

Review- Everything comes down to Kenshin's self forgiveness in this volume. Enishi will not be stopped but Kenshin knows that the only way he can pay for his sins is to live a life that protects now. The final battle comes down to protecting Kaoru and Enishi cannot allow a woman like his sister to die. Enishi escapes from the police and goes to find his own answer about how to live. All the side characters leave either to go help people like Megumi or on the run like Sanosuke. The last chapter takes place five years in the future and it really about Yahiko getting a hit on Kenshin and becoming a man. Kenshin and Kaoru are married with a small child. Kenshin's scar is lighter because he is living in the present not the past. All in all a very fun, exciting story and I had a great time with this series.

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. 

Ms. Marvel, volume 1: No Normal

Today's post is on Ms. Marvel, volume 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson (writer) and Adrian Alphona (artist). It is 120 pages long and is published by Marvel. The cover has the main character on it with Ms. Marvel's lightening bolt in the center. The intended reader is someone who likes comic books with strong heroines. There is no foul language, no sex, and mild violence in this book. The story is told from third person close of the main character. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book-
Marvel Comics presents the new Ms. Marvel, the groundbreaking heroine that has become an international sensation!
Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City — until she's suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm! When Kamala discovers the dangers of her newfound powers, she unlocks a secret behind them, as well. Is Kamala ready to wield these immense new gifts? Or will the weight of the legacy before her be too much to bear? Kamala has no idea, either. But she's comin' for you, Jersey! 

Review- I did enjoy this comic but not as much as Squirrel Girl. Kamala is a fun character, she is connected to her world, and most importantly she wants to be more than what she currently is. So one night she sneaks out of her house and fate happens to her. It does have some of the 'with power comes responsibly' theme that can be heard in SpiderMan but she adds her religion into the mix. Kamala is Muslim that is very important to her hero ethos.  The art is good with things to help the reader know when something not real is happening. When Kamala gets her powers, she has a vision of Ms. Marvel and the Avengers descending from the heavens to speak with her. It is an interesting start to a new series and I am curious about where it is going to go from here.

I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic book from my local library.

A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression

Today's post is on A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression by Jane Ziegelman and Andrew Coe. It is 352 pages long and is published by Harper. The cover is white with two children eating and America behind them. The intended reader is someone who is interested in American history, food history, and where they intersect. There is no foul language, no sex, and no voilence in this book. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- The decade-long Great Depression, a period of shifts in the country’s political and social landscape, forever changed the way America eats. Before 1929, America’s relationship with food was defined by abundance. But the collapse the economy, in both urban and rural America, left a quarter of all Americans out of work and undernourished—shattering long-held assumptions about the limitlessness of the national larder.
In 1933, as women struggled to feed their families, President Roosevelt reversed longstanding biases toward government sponsored “food charity.” For the first time in American history, the federal government assumed, for a while, responsibility for feeding its citizens. The effects were widespread. Championed by Eleanor Roosevelt, “home economists” who had long fought to bring science into the kitchen rose to national stature. Tapping into America’s longstanding ambivalence toward culinary enjoyment, they imposed their vision of a sturdy, utilitarian cuisine on the American dinner table.
Through the Bureau of Home Economics, these women led a sweeping campaign to instill dietary recommendations, the forerunners of today’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans. At the same time, rising food conglomerates introduced packaged and processed foods that gave rise to a new American cuisine based on speed and convenience. This movement toward a homogenized national cuisine sparked a revival of American regional cooking. In the ensuing decades, this tension between local traditions and culinary science have defined our national cuisine—a battle that continues today.

Review- An interesting read about how food changed over the beginning of the twentieth century. The book begins just before the turn of the century and goes to the beginning of the second World War. The authors talk about the way that rural and urban people ate and what the differences meant. The normal diet for rural people was over 4,000 calories per day and it was rich in all the good things that we need but the city dwellers were not so lucky and the poorer someone was the less good food they got. That sounds obvious but the details of how bad their diets were was shocking. What I found the most interesting was how much the Depression changed how Americans eat. Foods, like liver, were seen as less than before, so much so that the government had to convince the public to eat them because they were available and good for eating. My grandparents, who grew up during the Depression, loved all the foods that were discussed. At times the book does get a little off track at times but in general a very interesting and fast read.

I give this book  Four out of  Five stars. I was I given a copy of this book by Harper Collins in exchange for an honest review.

Rurouni Kenshin volume 27

Today's post is on Rurouni Kenshin volume 27 by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shonen Jump. The cover has Kenshin in the foreground and Enishi behind him. It is the twenty-seventh volume in the long running series. You have to have read the first twenty-six in the series to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes historical stories, manga, and interesting characters. There is no foul language, no sex, but some violence in this series. The story is told from third person close following different characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Kenshin and his comrades have finally discovered the location of Enishi's island compound, but to free Kaoru from captivity, a good deal of fighting will be necessary. Woo Heishin, Enishi's mysterious second-in-command, meets them on the beach and brings his deadly bodyguards, the Sû-shin or the "Four Stars," to serve as a welcoming committee. Yahiko, Sanosuke, Saitô and Aoshi dive into combat with Woo Heishin's warriors as Kenshin prepares himself for his fateful, climactic duel with Enishi. Each of them a ferocious fighter, the Sû-shin are set on stopping Kenshin's friends dead in their tracks.

Review- At last we get the meat of this arc. This volume starts with Kenshin and company waiting for Enishi to come and face him. But Enishi's former second in command decides that he wants to stop Enishi from getting his revenge on Kenshin by having his bodyguards kill him instead. Of course Kenshin's friends are not going to let that happen. We get four quick fights and like all the other Saito's is the best. But they are all good fights with Yahiko having a a good moment. The best interaction in my mind is between Maiso and Aoshi. She just asks him to help Kenshin and he says right. Aoshi was not going to step into the fight before but Maiso asked him and was willing to go. I cannot wait to see how everything ends. Only more volume of drama, fights, and I hope a little happy ending for everyone.

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.

The Witches of Echo Park

Today's post is on The Witches of Echo Park by Amber Benson. It is the first in her Witches of Echo Park series. It is 294 pages long and is published by Ace. The cover has the main character looking at the reader with a black cat beside her. The intended reader is someone who likes urban fantasy. There is mild foul language, sex, and violence in this novel. The story is from third person close moving from character to another over the course of the story. There Be Spoiler Ahead.

From the back of the book- Unbeknownst to most of humankind, a powerful network of witches thrives within the shadows of society, using their magic to keep the world in balance. But they are being eliminated—and we will all pay if their power falls…
When Lyse MacAllister’s great-aunt Eleanora, the woman who raised her, becomes deathly ill, Lyse puts her comfortable life in Georgia on hold to rush back to Los Angeles. And once she returns to Echo Park, Lyse discovers her great-aunt has been keeping secrets—extraordinary secrets—from her.
Not only is Lyse heir to Eleanora’s Victorian estate; she is also expected to take her great-aunt’s place in the Echo Park coven of witches. But to accept her destiny means to place herself in deadly peril—for the world of magic is under siege, and the battle the witches now fight may be their last…

Review- This was a boring book. The writing is mediocre, the characters are cookie-cutter, and I did not care about the plot. I was just bored with this book until the sex scenes. After the two sex scenes I was so over this book. One was a weird dream scene and the other was rape. In my opinion I did not to have either in this book. They did not add anything to the story that could not have been given in exposition. The one saving grace for this book is that it is not long.

I give this book a One out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I, sadly, bought this book with my own money.

The Wars of the Roosevelts: The Ruthless Rise of America's Greatest Political Family

Today's nonfiction post is on The Wars of the Roosevelts: The Ruthless Rise of America's Greatest Political Family by William J. Mann. It is 640 pages long and is published by Harper. The cover is is divided with pictures of different Roosevelts on top and the author's name on bottom. The intended reader is someone who is interested in history with great writing. There is mild foul language, talk of sexuality, and no violence in this book. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Drawing on previously hidden historical documents and interviews with the long-silent “illegitimate” branch of the family, William J. Mann paints an elegant, meticulously researched and groundbreaking group portrait of this legendary family. Mann argues that the Roosevelts’ rise to power and prestige was actually driven by a series of intense, personal contests that at times devolved to blood sport. His compelling and eye-opening masterwork is the story of a family at war with itself, of social Darwinism at its most ruthless—in which the strong devoured the weak and repudiated the inconvenient.
Mann focuses on Eleanor Roosevelt, who, he argues, experienced this brutality firsthand, witnessing her Uncle Theodore cruelly destroy her father, Elliott—his brother and bitter rival—for political expediency. Mann presents a fascinating alternate picture of Eleanor, contending that this “worshipful niece” in fact bore a grudge against TR for the rest of her life, and dares to tell the truth about her intimate relationships without obfuscations, explanations, or labels.
Mann also brings into focus Eleanor’s cousins, TR’s children, whose stories propelled the family rivalry but have never before been fully chronicled, as well as her illegitimate half-brother, Elliott Roosevelt Mann, who inherited his family’s ambition and skill without their name and privilege. Growing up in poverty just miles from his wealthy relatives, Elliott Mann embodied the American Dream, rising to middle class prosperity and enjoying one of the very few happy, long-term marriages in the Roosevelt saga. For the first time, The Wars of the Roosevelts also includes the stories of Elliott’s daughter and grandchildren and never-before-seen photographs from their archives.
Deeply psychological and finely rendered, illustrated with sixteen pages of black-and-white photographs, The Wars of the Roosevelts illuminates not only the enviable strengths but also the profound shames of this remarkable and influential family.

Review- Another great book from Mann. We start at the end of Eleanor's life as she tries to put her life and the lives of her family into some kind focus before she dies. From there we travel back with her beginning of the trouble between her father and his brother, T.R. That event is what shapes her life in this account. From there we forward as T.R. becomes president, Eleanor marrying Franklin, the first World War, the depression that made Franklin president, and beyond. With some moments we see what happened to Eleanor's illegitimate brother. If you enjoyed the PBS series on the Roosevelts, then you will like this book too. Mann gives excellent notes that back up this version.  I really enjoyed this book.

I give this book a Five out Five stars. I was given this book to review by Harper Collins in exchange for an honest review.

Rurouni Kenshin volume 26

Today's post is on Rurouni Kenshin volume 26 by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is 185 pages long and is published by Shonen Jump. The cover has Kaoru and Tomoe in the foreground with Kenshin and Enishi behind them. It is the twenty-sixth volume in the long running series. You have to have read the first twenty-five in the series to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes historical stories, manga, and interesting characters. There is no foul language, no sex, but some violence in this series. The story is told from third person close following different characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- If there's one thing tough-as-nails street brawler--and ex-Sekihô Army cadet--Sagara Sanosuke can't stand, it's hypocritical, loudmouthed braggarts who talk the talk but are incapable of walking the walk. Finding himself in the middle of a provincial squabble between an old man and the local yakuza, Sano returns to his old "fight merchant" ways and agrees to do some ad hoc butt kicking for pay. But the old man he's hired to tangle with might be his strongest foe to date.

Review- Most of the volume is Sanosuke dealing with his past.  He goes home to think about everything that happened with Kenshin and Kaoru. He gets hired to fight some old man who is in the way of the local bad guy. Sano wants to fight someone because that helps him work stuff out. But the old man is his father.Sano gets some nice character development. We get to see the family that he comes from and they are interesting themselves. Back to Tokyo, Kenshin wakes up because Tomoe smiled and spoke to him in a dream. He is finally ready to face Enishi and rescue Kaoru. Everyone is there for the showdown. The volume ends with Enishi's partner trying to steal his revenge from him. More fights, more drama, and more action ahead!

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,

Lady's Bridget's Diary

Today's post is on Lady's Bridget's Diary by Maya Rodale. It is the first in her Keeping up with the Cavendishes series. It is 361 pages long and is published by Avon Books. The cover is white with Lady Bridget in the center looking at the reader. The intended reader is someone who likes retellings, funny characters, and quick reads. There is no foul language, sex, and no violence in this novel. The story is told from the third person close of the two main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From back of the book- Lord Darcy is the quintessential Englishman: wealthy, titled, impossibly proper, and horrified that a pack of Americans has inherited one of England's most respected dukedoms. But his manners, his infamous self-restraint, and his better judgment fly out the window when he finds himself with the maddening American girl next door.
Lady Bridget Cavendish has grand—but thwarted—plans to become a Perfect Lady and take the haute ton by storm. In her diary, Bridget records her disastrous attempts to assimilate into London high society, her adoration of the handsome rogue next door, her disdain for the Dreadful Lord Darcy, and some truly scandalous secrets that could ruin them all.
It was loathing at first sight for Lady Bridget and Lord Darcy. But their paths keep crossing . . . and somehow involve kissing. When Lady Bridget's diary goes missing, both Darcy and Bridget must decide what matters most of all—a sterling reputation or a perfectly imperfect love.

Review-  This was a fun retelling of Pride and Prejudice with some fun twists. The only problem I have is that no gentleman would behave like that in front of or with a lady. But overlooking that, I had a fun time with this book. The characters were funny, I liked the siblings, and Lord Darcy was as stuffy as he should be. The family dynamics were very fun and really added something to the story. The subplot of the other woman was unnecessary drama and the way that that Lord Darcy handled it did not surprise me or impress me. But as much as I had reading this I do not think that I will be reading any more in the series. The writing was just okay. It was not bad but it really just did not grab me.

I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this book from my local library.

The World in Flames: A Black Boyhood in a White Supremacist Doomsday Cult

Today's Nonfiction post is on The World in Flames: A Black Boyhood in a White Supremacist Doomsday Cult by Jerald Walker. It is 208 pages long and is published by Beacon Press. The cover is red with flames and a bible in the background. The intended reader is someone who is interested in cults and memoirs. There is mild foul language, drug use,  sexuality, and mild violence in this book. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- A memoir of growing up with blind, African-American parents in a segregated cult preaching the imminent end of the world
When The World in Flames begins, in 1970, Jerry Walker is six years old. His consciousness revolves around being a member of a church whose beliefs he finds not only confusing but terrifying. Composed of a hodgepodge of requirements and restrictions (including a prohibition against doctors and hospitals), the underpinning tenet of Herbert W. Armstrong s Worldwide Church of God was that its members were divinely chosen and all others would soon perish in rivers of flames.
The substantial membership was ruled by fear, intimidation, and threats. Anyone who dared leave the church would endure hardship for the remainder of this life and eternal suffering in the next. The next life, according to Armstrong, would arrive in 1975, three years after the start of the Great Tribulation. Jerry would be eleven years old.
Jerry s parents were particularly vulnerable to the promise of relief from the world s hardships. When they joined the church, in 1960, they were living in a two-room apartment in a dangerous Chicago housing project with the first four of their seven children, and, most significantly, they both were blind, having lost their sight to childhood accidents. They took comfort in the belief that they had been chosen for a special afterlife, even if it meant following a religion with a white supremacist ideology and dutifully sending tithes to Armstrong, whose church boasted more than 100,000 members and more than $80 million in annual revenues at its height.
When the prophecy of the 1972 Great Tribulation does not materialize, Jerry is considerably less disappointed than relieved. When the 1975 end-time prophecy also fails, he finally begins to question his faith and imagine the possibility of choosing a destiny of his own.

Review- A riveting and well written account of a young boy growing into a young man in a frightening cult that said the world would end before he was twelve.  This was more than just a memoir surviving a cult, it is about a young man finding himself as he grows up. Walker goes from being a believer to being honest with himself about his beliefs and how he sees his family as he changes. I really enjoyed this book but I did not like the ending. It was just over. He was walking to get a fake ID then he realized that he had left the faith he was raised in and then the book was over. I wanted to see what happened after he left the faith but was still at home. How did he get from there to being a professor at Emerson College. What happened to the rest of his family. I hope that Walker writes more about his life and I would love to read about what happened after as he grew into a man, husband, and father.

I give this book a Four out of Five stars. I won this book from Library Thing to review. 

Rurouni Kenshin volume 25

Today's post is on Rurouni Kenshin volume 25 by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is 208 pages long and is published by Shonen Jump. The cover has Kenshin, Yahikio and Sanosuke looking cool and ready for a fight. It is the twenty-fifth volume in the long running series. You have to have read the first twenty-four in the series to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes historical stories, manga, and interesting characters. There is no foul language, no sex, but some violence in this series. The story is told from third person close following different characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Kujiranami, the giant whose right arm Kenshin severed during the Bakumatsu, escapes from prison and goes on the rampage. He is armed with a frightening new weapon, and the police force is helpless against his wrath. One warrior has the courage to stand up to him: Myôjin Yahiko, Kenshin's youthful ward and Kaoru's only student in Kamiya Kasshin-ryû. And while it's true that Yahiko's skill has increased, will he alone be able to stop a deranged Kujiranami? If Kenshin doesn't do something quick, this will certainly be Yahiko's greatest--and last--battle!

Review-  This volume is about Yahiko fighting someone who can and will kill him. Tsubame goes running to Kenshin for one last attempt to get help. Kenshin has been totally gone but because Tsubame calls to him for help, he reponses. The old man who has been sitting with Kenshin says that revenge would not reach Kenshin because he does not care about revenge. But someone, anyone, needed help Kenshin will always response to. Yahiko pulls the few police that are in Tokyo together to try and stop Kujiranami. He faces Kujiranami himself to give innocent people time to get out of his way. Kujiranami sees Kenshin in Yahiko and that drives him even crazier. Not much happens with Kaoru and Enishi; just getting ready to face Kenshin and friends. Aoshi and Saito find where Enishi is, so everything is ready for the beginning of the final face off. More action, more drama, and more fighting ahead!

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. 

Ghost Talkers

Today's post is on Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal. It is a stand alone novel best I can tell. It is 299 pages long and is published by TOR. The cover multicolored with the main character in the center and a dead man at her feet. The intended reader is someone who likes historical novels with something extra, interesting worlds, and plots that keep you guessing. There is some mild foul language, no sex, and violence in this novel. The story is told from third person close of the main character. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the dust jacket- Ginger Stuyvesant, an American heiress living in London during World War I, is engaged to Captain Benjamin Harford, an intelligence officer. Ginger is a medium for the Spirit Corps, a special Spiritualist force.
Each soldier heading for the front is conditioned to report to the mediums of the Spirit Corps when they die so the Corps can pass instant information about troop movements to military intelligence.
Ginger and her fellow mediums contribute a great deal to the war efforts, so long as they pass the information through appropriate channels. While Ben is away at the front, Ginger discovers the presence of a traitor. Without the presence of her fiance to validate her findings, the top brass thinks she's just imagining things. Even worse, it is clear that the Spirit Corps is now being directly targeted by the German war effort. Left to her own devices, Ginger has to find out how the Germans are targeting the Spirit Corps and stop them. This is a difficult and dangerous task for a woman of that era, but this time both the spirit and the flesh are willing…

Review- This is one of the best books I have read last year. The plot is wonderful with just enough mystery to keep moving, the characters are interesting with lots of personality, and the world building is fantastic. The war is in the background of the story, it is something that is everywhere but it is not overwhelming. Ginger is a good heroine. She is interesting, she is curious, and she is brave. She does what needs to be done because it is right and if she doesn't do it who will? Kowal builds a very real world of people who can talk to ghosts. I wonder is she is going to continue in this world and what other magic may exist in it.

I give this novel a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this book from my local library.

Brillinace and Fire: A Biography of Diamonds

Today's post is on Brillinace and Fire: A Biography of Diamonds by Rachelle Bergstein. It is 384 pages long and is published by Harper Collins. The cover is blue with white lines making diamond shapes and cuts. The intended reader is someone interested in the history of diamonds both scientifically and socially. There is no foul language, no sex, and no direct violence in this book. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book-  A diamond is forever." Who among us doesn’t recognize this phrase and, with it, the fascination that these shiny gemstones hold in our collective imagination as symbols of royalty, stars, and eternal love? But who gave us this catchphrase? Where do these gemstones and their colorful legacies originate? How did they become our culture’s symbol of engagement and marriage? Why have they retained their coveted status throughout the centuries?

Rachelle Bergstein’s cultural biography of the diamond illuminates the enticing, often surprising, story of our society’s enduring obsession with the hardest gemstone—and the people who have worked tirelessly to ensure their continued allure. From the South African mines where most diamonds have been sourced since the late 1890s to the companies who have fought to monopolize them; from the stars who have dazzled in them to the people behind the scenes who have carefully crafted our understanding of their value—Brilliance and Fire offers a glittering history of the world’s most coveted gemstone and its greatest champions and most colorful enthusiasts.

Review- This was an interesting account of the history of jewels and diamonds in particular. Bergstein covers the basic history of diamonds without getting stuck in the details. We move back and forth over the course of history with different diamonds and people. She talks about diamonds in her own family's lives and how diamonds came to be seen as forever. Bergstein explains how diamonds were not the once preferred gems that they are today and about the people who changed that. All this information is given in a well written and easily digested manner. I enjoyed this book and I feel that I have a better idea about the general history of diamonds now.

I give this book Five out of Five stars. I was given this book to review by Harper Collins in exchange for an honest review. 

Rurouni Kenshin volume 24

Today's post is on Rurouni Kenshin volume 24 by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is 208 pages long and is published by Shonen Jump. The cover has Kenshin and Yahikio in color and Kaoru in the background greyed out. It is the twenty-fourth volume in the long running series. You have to have read the first twenty-three in the series to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes historical stories, manga, and interesting characters. There is no foul language, no sex, but some violence in this series. The story is told from third person close following different characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- To defeat an enemy in combat is one thing. To destroy an enemy's spirit by striking at what he holds dearest is another. Kenshin always felt that, so long as he wielded a sakabatô, those within his sight could be protected from harm, yet while he is incapacitated by the gargantuan Kujiranami of the "Six Comrades," Enishi seizes upon the opportunity to cripple Kenshin's resolve, and will to fight, for good. If Kaoru dies, will Kenshin's dream of a new Japan die with her?

Review- So much happens in this volume. Enishi finishes his revenge and it is terrible. Misao and Aoshi get to Tokyo too late and discover the aftermath. Kenshin is really not present in this volume because of Enishi's revenge. Aoshi is really starting to come back to himself and he has the best fight in this volume. He shows his brilliant mind that won his side of the war. What pushes him into action is Misao and how heartbroken she is over Enishi's revenge. Kaoru is in real danger but I feel that she is being more than just a the love interest in this volume. She does stuff in this volume and I am glad to see it and I hope that continues. More drama, more action, and more fighting ahead.

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.