Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 25

Today's manga post is on Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 25 by Mizuho Kusanagi. It is 200 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Yona and So-Won on it. As it is the twenty-fifth volume, you need to have read the first twenty-four volumes to understand the plot. The intended reader is someone who likes fantasy stories with political plots and interesting characters. There is no foul language, no sex, and no 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- Yona comes face-to-face with Su-won and tells him that waging war against the nation of Xing would be disastrous. Later, she rushes back to Princess Kouren, but assassins and more dangers await in Xing! Will the Four Dragons be able to protect Yona from all who threaten her life?

Review- Yona has learned more about ruling in her time travelling and should not be underestimated. She maneuvers Su-Won into meeting with Princess Kouren but there are forces at work within Xing that don't want a peace talk to happen. I love seeing Yona being the ruler that she was born to be and how she will bend others to her will. Yona is walking more and more like the queen and those around her are starting to react to that. That is driving fear into Su-Won's advisors, especially the ones who talked him into the murder. I want to see Yona out play them all and win back her place. 

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. 

Perfect World, Vol. 3

Today's manga post is on Perfect World, Vol. 3 by Rie Aruga. It is 176 pages long and is published by Kodansha Comics. As it is the third volume in the series, you need to have read the first two volumes to understand the story. The cover has the two main characters on it. The intended reader is someone who likes adult, realistic love stories. There is no foul language, no sex, and no 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- The Weight of Love
After reuniting at a work party, Tsugumi begins dating Itsuki, her first crush from high school who now uses a wheelchair after having sustained a spinal cord injury. While the two couldn't be more dedicated to one other, they soon find themselves met with adversity from their friends and family. Amidst her parents' disapproval of her relationship with Itsuki, Tsugumi becomes overwhelmed by stress and collapses, fracturing her leg. While her injury leads her to understand more about the challenges o Itsuki's disability firsthand, Itsuki can't help but feel that being with Tsugumi is only doing more harm to her than good. And when complication send Itsuki to the hospital yet again, the two will have to look deep inside themselves to confront what this means for the future of their relationship...

Review- Tsugumi is in the hospital with a broken leg and she gets great insight into the world that Itsuki sees and interacts with. It gives her more empathy for him and they have some great conversations about using a wheelchair. But Itsuki is worried about the future and what Tsugumi may want. Her parents are pushing her to break up with him, his nurse wants her to break up with him, and Itsuki is having doubts about their future. Tsugumi is trying her best but a relationship needs two people to work and Itsuki is stopping. This volume ends with a cliffhanger and I would like more real conversations between them about their needs and wants. But all the drama for the story makes it more interesting. 

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.

Prince Freya, Vol. 4

Today's manga post is on Prince Freya, Vol. 4 by Keiko Ishihara. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Freya and Julian on it. As it is the fourth volume in the series, you need to have read the first three 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 political manga with a strong female lead. The story is told from third person following the characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- The unexpected arrival of horned warriors at Fort Leren is all that saves the Tyrish troops from the Sigurdian seige. But the Kelds have no interest in joining forces with Tyr—they only intervened to cause pain to their old foe. While it is a disappointing decision, it opens Freya’s eyes to other paths of resistance. Tyr might have no allies, but Sigurd has many enemies!

Review- This volume picks up where the last left off with Freya pulling her men together and they withstand the siege. But the cost was high and not just to Freya but to her friend, Alex. He was saved by a god and made a pact with it. Then Freya meets the king and while he knows that she is not his son, the king gives her his blessing. The politics is starting to get thick now with the villains getting more time on page. But their true motives are still unknown. Freya has a long road in front of her and I am pulling for her and her soldiers. 

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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.