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Beru's Shadow Soldier form is probably one of my favourite designs in this series. Honestly, I love most of the Shadow Soldier designs, they're all so cool looking. Also got to love Jinwoo hustling to get his guild up and running. Even though he is so laid back about it. I guess when you're super strong you can kind of just saunter through every day life.

quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition

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4.0

Summary:

Jinwoo Sung has a reputation among the other hunters and dungeon adventurers – he's known as the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind. However, one job changed everything. It should have been a regular dungeon, but it quickly became life-or-death. Somehow Jinwoo survived – but he's forever changed. Now, he's working hard to level up and change the game.

The stakes have never been higher. Jeju Island is invested with giant ants, and if the hunters don't stop them, they will quickly overwhelm Korea (if not the world). Jinwoo is still undecided on whether he should sit this one out or not, though, given that he's finally gotten his family back together.

Review:

I have to give it to the creator; Solo Leveling always finds ways to surprise me (even though I always feel like I have a solid grasp of the story). Solo Leveling Vol. 8 brings us back into the fold, but the world seems to be changing and changing fast.

In truth, that part makes sense. Jinwoo’s power levels would change the scales and stakes one way or the other. Either he makes it so the dungeons aren’t a threat, or something else changes. At least, that’s how I feel about it.

The jokes around Jinwoo starting his own guild were a pleasant surprise - a bit of lightness reminiscent of the time before Jinwoo became jaded. I’m curious to see where all that goes - though I don’t love the other Hunter plot related to this. (The instant love/obsession one).

There is an incredibly tense moment in Solo Leveling Vol. 8, and readers will be on the edge of their seats. It had me worried, and it’s been a hot minute since I’ve been worried about anything related to this world (it always seems like Jinwoo will have a handle on it). Great reminder of his humanity.

Highlights:
Manwha
Originally on Tapas
Dungeon Adventures
Video Game Mechanics

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cjokasi's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bookswithcesco's review against another edition

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5.0

I’ve been waiting for the events of this volume to happen for 3 volumes.

Also, why is the bug monster my literal favourite? I’m here for it.

Romance arc when?

kokidelavega's review against another edition

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2.25

I was really enjoying the story until they introduced Haein Cha a few volumes back. I was hoping they wouldn’t take it in the direction I expected, but then they had to go and confirm it in this one. It’s such an annoying cliche that the main male protagonist, who’s super powered up, completely forgets about the girl who actually liked him when he was weak of body but strong of character. And then instead he gets a super powered super babe who has the personality of white rice tripping over herself because he saved her with his amazing power. Get some self respect, woman! She’s one of the most powerful people in the world and yet she instantly falls for the first guy that has a bit more power than her? She isn’t attracted to his personality because she literally can’t in the little time she’s spent with him. And his response to her is indifferent-oh I’m too cool and powerful to be affected by this trophy love interest falling at my feet. A very male fantasy cliche that not even this story could resist, I guess.

windraven's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bee26's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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