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theintrovertsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Violence and Alcohol
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
Okay but that section where Bond freaks out about Yor's cooking and goes to find Loid? Hilarious. This was a fun, entertaining volume, getting to see another side of Damian, that whole camping scene was really fun to read. Overall, this series is just all around fun. Can't wait to get the next volume with that sort of cliffhanger!
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Gun violence, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
wolfiegrrrl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The main mission finally progresses as Loid makes first contact with his target! As a result, volume 7 reveals a deeper glimpse into Damian's school life and the distant relationship he has with his father. And on the subject of family, Yor starts to wonder if her job is really necessary now that her brother can take care of himself just as she gets called to meet with the mysterious Shopkeeper face to face for another debriefing on what may be her final mission.
Yuri gets a (much overdue) small bit of character development, however slim it is. Despite just beginning to acknowledge that he can't cling to his sister the same way anymore, he has a long way to go before he gets over his weird sister complex. Throughout his chapter, he is also forced to realize that there are multiple sides to this silent war. The people he condemns for "killing countless people in their own pursuit of justice" are doing it for the same reason that he himself is "killing countless people in his pursuit of justice" - to protect their families. This opens up the story to the teeniest glimmer of criticism of Ostania's police state, but since Yuri fully leans into his job as The Only Way to achieve peace, it doesn't go very far.
Yuri gets a (much overdue) small bit of character development, however slim it is. Despite just beginning to acknowledge that he can't cling to his sister the same way anymore, he has a long way to go before he gets over his weird sister complex. Throughout his chapter, he is also forced to realize that there are multiple sides to this silent war. The people he condemns for "killing countless people in their own pursuit of justice" are doing it for the same reason that he himself is "killing countless people in his pursuit of justice" - to protect their families. This opens up the story to the teeniest glimmer of criticism of Ostania's police state, but since Yuri fully leans into his job as The Only Way to achieve peace, it doesn't go very far.
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Stalking, and War
Minor: Gun violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Deportation
rnbhargava's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This volume is actually quite light, they’re all kind of vignettes with each arc focusing a bit on a different member of the cast. That said, it opens quite tense. The rest is plenty of well written spy comedy slice of life. The forward momentum of the core book plot is more mentioned as bookends to the charming, spy comedy infused slices of life.
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
There are scenes of child near drowning and also kids gambling. There are jokes about the dog dying or experiencing cruelty that leads to his death because he can read minds about potential near futures. This volume is fairly light but it still has bullying and gaslighting. The different characters have panic attacks about missions not going well but not otherwise. The alcohol use is by a criminal so whatever. Guns just are present in this volume. Most of the stories are of main and supporting characters trying to achieve some money. It’s a fun volume despite not much forward plot momentum
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