Something’s Wrong with Us, vol. 01

Today’s post is on Something’s Wrong with Us, vol. 01 by Natsumi Ando. It is 176 pages long and is published by Kodansha Comics. The cover is red with the two main characters on it looking at each other intensely. The intended reader is someone who likes josei manga, mystery plots, and thrillers. There is very mild foul language, no sex, and mild violence. The story is told from third person close of the main character Nao. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Married to the Enemy

Nao has followed in her mother's footsteps to become a traditional Japanese sweets maker. Even at 21, her skills are unparalleled, landing her a spot at a world-class confectionary company. However, when she meets the young, handsome heir to the company, she recognizes Tsubaki: her first friend, and the same boy who framed her mother for murder over a decade ago. As the only witness to the crime, Nao seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding answers, she falls deeper for Tsubaki's allure... 

Review- This is an intense thriller manga about a murder, an innocent woman who died to protect the real killer and her daughter’s hunt for truth and revenge. Nao’s mother was a traditional Japanese sweets maker and worked for one of the biggest houses who make these sweets. When the son of the current head is murdered, Nao’s mother is blamed for the crime then she dies under mysterious conditions herself, leaving Nao alone in the world. Nao wants revenge but she doesn’t know how to start when Tsubaki proposes to her. He does this for many reasons but Nao sees her chance to get to the truth and maybe get revenge too. It is very intense with Nao lying about who she really is and Tsubaki who has some plans of his own that are unknown. I cannot want to see what is going to happen next and discover who is responsible for the murders. 

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