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This was another really enjoyable volume. At the end of the previous volume, Davina was tasked with investigating who left the threat against Mickey on the property. In no time she finds the culprit and realizes that they were trying to set up another mafia group. This leads to more kidnappings and secrets revealed. This … More ARC Review: The Mafia Nanny Volume Two by Sh00 and Violet Matter
This picks up shortly after the previous book ended. Like the previous book, this is a bit of a slice of life story but with a thorough storyline as well. In this we have Hachiro dealing with an assassin, the dangerous Fear Jack the Fiend, making friends, and dealing with a film producing Fear. We … More ARC Review: Tokyo Fears Rhapsody, Vol. 2 by Akira Sugito
Davina has finally been given her first assignment out of the Elite Nanny Academy. She is to protect the son of notorious mafia underboss, Gabriel Angelini. Being an Elite Nanny means you do more than just watch over a child, you protect them, feed them, teach them, and most importantly, don’t get attached. But the … More Review: The Mafia Nanny Volume One by Sh00 and Violet Matter
This picks up right where we left off in the last volume. Morgana has broken the curse on the vampires and has now gotten their help in finding her lost grandfather. She also is learning the truth about her ancestor Neil and how he wasn’t as wonderful as her family currently believes. Like the previous … More ARC Review: Morgana and Oz, Vol. 3 by Miyuli
This omnibus covers chapters 26-54 of the series. Like the previous volumes in this series, this one was another action packed and heavy political continuation of Maika’s story. With each volume of this series, this world gets more rich and elaborate, especially as the secrets of the past come to light. Maika and Zinn may … More ARC Review: Monstress Book Three by Marjorie Liu
The Steel Ball Run race continues and Gyro and Johnny are determined to make it to the next checkpoint before the others. Unfortunately, assassins keep attacking and slowing them down. Also these assassins all seem to have weird abilities. This volume covers Gyro’s backstory, continuation of the second leg of the race, a battle against … More ARC Review: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run, Vol. 3 by Hirohiko Araki
In this volume we finally get to the point of battle that everyone has been waiting for, Kaiju No. 8 is on the field and ready to take down Kaiju No. 9. This was an action packed and fantastic volume. We see how far Kafka has come since he first became 8 and all the … More ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 14 by Naoya Matsumoto
This volume picks up where the previous book with Kikoru testing out some Numbers weapons. Then goes into the backstory of Captain Gen Narumi and how he ended up in the Defense Force. I loved seeing Kikorou testing out weapons and finding the one that works for her. This is where she finally gets her … More ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 2 by Naoya Matsumoto
These reviews contain potential spoilers. This volume continues Hoshina’s battle against Kaiju No. 12. This is a very interesting battle and it’s the first time we have seen Hoshina go all out. We see new techniques and how Hoshina is utilizing the number 10 weapon. I really enjoyed this battle and how we also learned … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 12 and 13 by Naoya Matsumoto
This volume contains chapters 39-51 of the webtoon comic. A bonus chapter featuring the continuation of Baynard and Peres’ story is also included at the end. This volume picks up right where the previous one ended. Lucia is at an illegal market on the outskirts of the kingdom to learn more about fairies and the … More ARC Review: Suitor Armor Volume Three by Purpah
This was an enjoyable spin-off series that focuses more on the other members of the Defense Force. The first few chapters follow Vice-Captain Hoshina and his journey to becoming part of Mina’s team. It was great getting some background on Hoshina and his motivations for being a swordsman in an age of guns. Then we … More ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1 by Naoya Matsumoto
These reviews contains potential spoilers. This volume picks right up where the previous one left off with Vice-Captain Hoshina allowing the numbers weapon suit 10 to control the fight so they don’t die. We then have the second wave of the battle when multiple new Kaiju’s appear, number 11-15, and are targeting all the people … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 10 and 11 by Naoya Matsumoto
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