Reviews

Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 7 by Kiiro Yumi

stephs_bookshelf's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

keeley_allen's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.0

jay_mack9712's review

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.75

Holy!! Things are heating up and quite literally!! Poor Iku!! I am feeling for her but the found family vibes and protectiveness is out of this world and it is making my heart very happy!! I can't wait to see what happens next!!!!!!

schnoebs13's review against another edition

4.0

This was great. When a librarian posting angry reviews on the library’s website starts to cause issues and bringing into question the library’s neutral opinion on books, an inquiry occurs. I loved how our group supports one another throughout this entire volume. It really shows how much Iku and Hikaru have become part of this defense force family. The role that Hikaru’s brother also plays in this was really interesting as well. I want to get to the next volume right away!

mehsi's review against another edition

5.0

The 7th volume and things are heating up! Someone in the library is writing reviews and that is not going well (dang dude, that is not how you write reviews), Kasahara gets involved or actually accused of being accomplice to book burning and my heart just broke for her that she has to endure/undergo all that. I am glad she at least has her team and Shibazaki to be there for her and support her. But it was tough to read. :( I can't wait to see what is next. I have to say I found it hilarious that she is still hasn't figured out her prince, how many hints does she need?
The bonus manga + the 4-komas were fantastic to read!

library_kb's review

tense fast-paced

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

2.5

I would be enjoying this more if I could keep all of the characters straight, but I am still struggling with that. These are fast reads, and I enjoyed that the main character finally realized who her prince was.

bookslesstravelled's review against another edition

4.0

For whatever reason, I reviewed this one after 8... oops. Anyway, I enjoyed seeing more of Tezuka's brother, and loved the tension and scheming in this one! Full of drama, both between family and friends! As always, I really enjoyed the art, characters, and writing in this one, and it's always a pleasure to get to know the author a bit in the side bars throughout!

oliviak07's review against another edition

3.0

I know, I know, it appears that I rushed through this volume rather quickly after completing the sixth installment in the series. But can you blame me when the newest addition to the plot, and one of the bigger challenges the LTF will face has blossomed?

The seventh volume begins to poke and prod at just how hypocritical and closed minded the LTF can be in their mission to prevent censorship. Their intentions are good, but when do they appear to be as zealous as those who wish to ban or burn books? When does their vision and enthusiasm cause a disastrous influence and foundation of their cause?

This volume also contains situations where our characters are challenged in such a way that their LTF training could hardly prepare them for. Suspicion is a dangerous poison, and unfortunately it is spreading throughout the LTF, the library, and even the families of various leads with dire consequences.

I am glad that I will have to wait a little bit longer to start the eighth volume in Yumi's series, given that the events to come in that volume (and the ones that follow it) will require patience not only from the characters but the reader themselves too.

misssusan's review against another edition

4.0

Raise your hand if this volume made you want to kiss Tezuka in a platonic fashion. (Or non-platonic; he's a good looking guy, I'd understand) So much affection for him right now, I'm a sucker for family related angst. Stop sucking Satoshi! Look at how you're hurting your baby brother, this is unacceptable.

This volume goes more into library politics; touching on the eternal negative reviews debate and partisan politics and scapegoating. I liked it! Iku's having a hard time because of the second of those two things but I'm sure she'll pull through. 4 stars

snazel's review against another edition

4.0

I am REALLY INVESTED in this plot arc. Evil brother? "You chose to get offended" jerk face coworker? WORKPLACE INQUIRY? EVIL BROTHER?