Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter Vol. 5

Today’s post is on Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter Vol. 5 by Reia (original author), Suki Umemiya (Artist). It is 162 pages long and is published by Seven Seas. The cover has Iris and her friend on it looking at the reader. As it is the fifth in the series you need to have the first four volumes to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes political shojo manga. There is no foul language, no sex, and no violence in this series. The story is told from third person close of the main character, Iris. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- All’s fair in love and war

With the thread of civil war looming, Iris must figure out how to protect her fiefdom. To her surprise, her most dangerous opponent might be an old rival in love, Yuri. Yuri has the second prince twisted around her finger, and seems to be the driving force behind the kingdom’s unrest. Will Iris figure out Yuri’s plan, or will she lose once again?

Review- This volume picks up right where volume four left off with Iris still in the capital trying to see what is going on. The blurb makes it sound like Iris and Yuri meet and are having some kind of face off when that is not what happens. It is more like Iris is discovering that Yuri is more than just the original heroine of this world and she may be a villain in disguise. As this is a more political manga than a love story we get more information about social structure and how to progress a society into a better and healthier one. I am curious about Iris going to learn next about Yuri and what plans she may have for the future. 

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.