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A review by serukis
Black Bird, Volume 18 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
4.0
'Misao is the bride of prophecy whose blood gives power to the demon who claims her. But most demons want to keep her power for themselves - by eating her! Now Misao is just trying to stay alive...'
This is the last volume in the series. Aaaaah! Always sad when a great manga series comes to an end.
And it has been a great series, despite its flaws (ie. its less than healthy relationship, and the fact that Kyo is often a selfish douchenozzle).
This last volume is no exception. Kyo is once again a selfish douchenozzle. I'd like to think he'd learn, but he's a demon, so perhaps I'm expecting too much from him. He's selfish in his love for Misao, though, so maybe he can be forgiven... a little bit?
That aside, I tend to read shoujo manga with my critical hat off. I read manga for fun, so I tend to accept more from manga than I do from written novels. If that makes sense. But hey, we all like to read trashy bodice rippers (which... this kind of is) sometimes, right?
So, as a series end, how did this volume do?
I really enjoyed it, and I think it was a great end to the series. It tied up loose plotlines nicely, and the climax didn't feel contrived at all.I mean, perhaps it is contrived that Kyo was able to save Misao's life, but you know, he had to share energy with her for a couple of DAYS and she was left severely weakened and stuff by it. Therefore I feel as though it wasn't contrived and convenient.
The last couple of chapters were kind of a flash forward in time, and I enjoyed seeing the triplets aged up! They grew up well! ;D
Unfortunately, the last few chapters did make me dislike Kyo. I mean, he hasn't exactly been a GREAT guy throughout the series, but he was at least a likeable douchenozzle. But yeah...He shouldn't treat his son like that. *frown*
All in all, this was a fitting end to the series and I am pleased with the way things were wrapped up. :)
This is the last volume in the series. Aaaaah! Always sad when a great manga series comes to an end.
And it has been a great series, despite its flaws (ie. its less than healthy relationship, and the fact that Kyo is often a selfish douchenozzle).
This last volume is no exception. Kyo is once again a selfish douchenozzle. I'd like to think he'd learn, but he's a demon, so perhaps I'm expecting too much from him. He's selfish in his love for Misao, though, so maybe he can be forgiven... a little bit?
That aside, I tend to read shoujo manga with my critical hat off. I read manga for fun, so I tend to accept more from manga than I do from written novels. If that makes sense. But hey, we all like to read trashy bodice rippers (which... this kind of is) sometimes, right?
So, as a series end, how did this volume do?
I really enjoyed it, and I think it was a great end to the series. It tied up loose plotlines nicely, and the climax didn't feel contrived at all.
The last couple of chapters were kind of a flash forward in time, and I enjoyed seeing the triplets aged up! They grew up well! ;D
Unfortunately, the last few chapters did make me dislike Kyo. I mean, he hasn't exactly been a GREAT guy throughout the series, but he was at least a likeable douchenozzle. But yeah...
All in all, this was a fitting end to the series and I am pleased with the way things were wrapped up. :)