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heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~3.5/5
I always get so excited when Shojo Beat releases new manga. I've read a majority of their titles, and usually try, and like, their new ones. There are probably only a handful that I haven't read, honestly. This one wasn't any different.
I only read the top description on the back of this before I got it (intentionally this time, though), and so again I kind of took it at face value. The art looks very sketch-y, and so I was worried that I wouldn't like it, but I did. It looked like it would be an elegant, light read, so I was surprised when I started it and found that it was a bit more heavy, dark, than I'd thought. In a good way, though. It's also set in an earlier, European time, which seems to be happening a lot lately. I don't mind it, though, even really like it, which is very different to when it comes to novels. Maybe because I get to see the elegance, and because of the clothes?
(Anyway:) It starts by showing us a guy (who we later find outs' name is Edgar Ashenbert, Earl of Ibrazel) threatening some guy with a gun for information about some jewel, and he's told about a fairy doctor that can help him. Then it goes to the fairy doctor, Lydia Carlton, who can see and talk to fairies and creatures that most people don't believe in. She gets a letter from her father and goes to see him, but on her way, she gets unknowingly kidnapped, and then saved by Edgar.
Edgar is apparently a descendant of a Blue Knight from a fairy tale, and he needs Lydia's help to find the sword, encrusted with the jewel, that the Blue Knight left behind somewhere. There are some clues, but he needs Lydia's fairy knowledge to find out what they mean.
Lydia, and her fairy-cat Nico, don't trust him. They don't know what to make of him, and there are rumors going around of a guy who killed a hundred people in America and possibly the same guy who harmed (killed?) a man named Gotham, with a description very like Edgar's. Nico is suspicious, and while Lydia is as well, she still kind of trusts him. She's very kindhearted, and when he protects her, and explains some things to her, in a sob-story kind of way, it makes her stay.
I'm liking... all of the characters, I think. Lydia maybe needs to smarten, toughen, up some, but I do like her. Edgar seems a bit devious, dark, and sad, and I want to know more about him. And Edgar has two servants, Ermine and Raven, who have a dark past that's hinted at (like Edgar's is) and are, particularly Raven, are prone to fighting. I'm looking forward to finding out more about them. All of them.
The story line is good, too. There's still some mystery as to who, exactly, Edgar is, which Lydia seems to be finding out. His servants, as well. And they're trying to find out where the sword is, while also running from, and fighting, Gotham's family, who are also trying to find the sword. The Gotham gang has been trying to convince Lydia that they are the good guys, but I'm pretty sure that Edgar is. By the end of the volume, though, Lydia has decided not to run from him; they are going to stick it out together, which is good.
Oh, also, another Gotham (I'm a bit confused about all of these Gothams that are showing up, because I don't think the one they're fighting and this one are the same?) goes to Lydia's father, who is already pretty sure that Lydia is the one that was kidnapped from the ship at the beginning of the volume, and convinces him they need to work together to find her. Things are just getting set in motion, it seems.
The mystery and darkness of the story I wasn't expecting, but I'm rather enjoying it. I'm enjoying all of it, really, and am a bit excited for the next one.
[Taken from my blog: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/03/manga-review-earl-and-fairy-volume-1-by.html ]
I always get so excited when Shojo Beat releases new manga. I've read a majority of their titles, and usually try, and like, their new ones. There are probably only a handful that I haven't read, honestly. This one wasn't any different.
I only read the top description on the back of this before I got it (intentionally this time, though), and so again I kind of took it at face value. The art looks very sketch-y, and so I was worried that I wouldn't like it, but I did. It looked like it would be an elegant, light read, so I was surprised when I started it and found that it was a bit more heavy, dark, than I'd thought. In a good way, though. It's also set in an earlier, European time, which seems to be happening a lot lately. I don't mind it, though, even really like it, which is very different to when it comes to novels. Maybe because I get to see the elegance, and because of the clothes?
(Anyway:) It starts by showing us a guy (who we later find outs' name is Edgar Ashenbert, Earl of Ibrazel) threatening some guy with a gun for information about some jewel, and he's told about a fairy doctor that can help him. Then it goes to the fairy doctor, Lydia Carlton, who can see and talk to fairies and creatures that most people don't believe in. She gets a letter from her father and goes to see him, but on her way, she gets unknowingly kidnapped, and then saved by Edgar.
Edgar is apparently a descendant of a Blue Knight from a fairy tale, and he needs Lydia's help to find the sword, encrusted with the jewel, that the Blue Knight left behind somewhere. There are some clues, but he needs Lydia's fairy knowledge to find out what they mean.
Lydia, and her fairy-cat Nico, don't trust him. They don't know what to make of him, and there are rumors going around of a guy who killed a hundred people in America and possibly the same guy who harmed (killed?) a man named Gotham, with a description very like Edgar's. Nico is suspicious, and while Lydia is as well, she still kind of trusts him. She's very kindhearted, and when he protects her, and explains some things to her, in a sob-story kind of way, it makes her stay.
I'm liking... all of the characters, I think. Lydia maybe needs to smarten, toughen, up some, but I do like her. Edgar seems a bit devious, dark, and sad, and I want to know more about him. And Edgar has two servants, Ermine and Raven, who have a dark past that's hinted at (like Edgar's is) and are, particularly Raven, are prone to fighting. I'm looking forward to finding out more about them. All of them.
The story line is good, too. There's still some mystery as to who, exactly, Edgar is, which Lydia seems to be finding out. His servants, as well. And they're trying to find out where the sword is, while also running from, and fighting, Gotham's family, who are also trying to find the sword. The Gotham gang has been trying to convince Lydia that they are the good guys, but I'm pretty sure that Edgar is. By the end of the volume, though, Lydia has decided not to run from him; they are going to stick it out together, which is good.
Oh, also, another Gotham (I'm a bit confused about all of these Gothams that are showing up, because I don't think the one they're fighting and this one are the same?) goes to Lydia's father, who is already pretty sure that Lydia is the one that was kidnapped from the ship at the beginning of the volume, and convinces him they need to work together to find her. Things are just getting set in motion, it seems.
The mystery and darkness of the story I wasn't expecting, but I'm rather enjoying it. I'm enjoying all of it, really, and am a bit excited for the next one.
[Taken from my blog: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/03/manga-review-earl-and-fairy-volume-1-by.html ]
megabookdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
sandibeach's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
shelvedthoughts's review against another edition
5.0
Reader’s Notes:
- this is the first of a series and must be read in order
- it takes place in mid-19th century London/Europe
- there is some violence (using guns, knives, and swords)
- there are about 2 curse/not nice words
- some characters had been sold into slavery (prior to the events in this story) & later were used in experiments
Review:
This is another manga/book that I’ve had sitting on my shelf for awhile and just hadn’t opened up. I was confused at times as to who was who (as to me some of the characters look the same/similar enough), but I believe that things got fairly straightened out for me by the end of this book. (It is also possible I was slightly confused because Lydia was confused about if people were who they said they were.)
I am excited to see where this journey leads everyone! It’s already exciting with two different groups going after the same thing and being against each other in that. And with some developments towards the end, I’m curious as to what it will mean for the future of their expedition!
- this is the first of a series and must be read in order
- it takes place in mid-19th century London/Europe
- there is some violence (using guns, knives, and swords)
- there are about 2 curse/not nice words
- some characters had been sold into slavery (prior to the events in this story) & later were used in experiments
Review:
This is another manga/book that I’ve had sitting on my shelf for awhile and just hadn’t opened up. I was confused at times as to who was who (as to me some of the characters look the same/similar enough), but I believe that things got fairly straightened out for me by the end of this book. (It is also possible I was slightly confused because Lydia was confused about if people were who they said they were.)
I am excited to see where this journey leads everyone! It’s already exciting with two different groups going after the same thing and being against each other in that. And with some developments towards the end, I’m curious as to what it will mean for the future of their expedition!
rainmisoa's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty good shoujo manga about fairies from many different cultures.
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moirwyn's review against another edition
3.0
This review originally appeared on my blog, Books Without Any Pictures: http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2019/01/14/2018-mini-reviews-to-wrap-up-the-year/
The Earl and the Fairy is a short manga series about a fairy doctor who is helping a man travel to the fairy kingdom to reclaim his birthright. I read it in a tent this summer when our camping trip turned super rainy, and binge-reading a bunch of manga seemed like the best way to spend the day.
One of the things that I did like about The Earl and the Fairy is that it relatively short, and doesn’t feature huge cliffhangers. Volumes 1 and 2 form a complete story arc. While I enjoyed the series when I read it, it wasn’t particularly memorable. And while I’d originally planned on buying 3 and 4 shortly after reading the first two volumes, I don’t think I’m going to bother, unless I come across them in a cheap manga bin at a convention. There are plenty of other series that I’ve started and have more interest in continuing.
The Earl and the Fairy is a short manga series about a fairy doctor who is helping a man travel to the fairy kingdom to reclaim his birthright. I read it in a tent this summer when our camping trip turned super rainy, and binge-reading a bunch of manga seemed like the best way to spend the day.
One of the things that I did like about The Earl and the Fairy is that it relatively short, and doesn’t feature huge cliffhangers. Volumes 1 and 2 form a complete story arc. While I enjoyed the series when I read it, it wasn’t particularly memorable. And while I’d originally planned on buying 3 and 4 shortly after reading the first two volumes, I don’t think I’m going to bother, unless I come across them in a cheap manga bin at a convention. There are plenty of other series that I’ve started and have more interest in continuing.
littlebugg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alyram4's review against another edition
4.0
Update July 6th, 2020
Manga Status: Completed
My Reading Status: Completed
Published English Volumes/Chapters Read: 4 Volumes - 16 Chapters
Chapters Read Overall: 16
Genre: Shojo
Current Overall Series Rating: 4/5
Thoughts: This one has more mature topics that you don't see often in many shojo manga, but it can still be very lighthearted at times. There's quite a bit of blood and violence here, but it shouldn't bother most readers. The romance is minimal but still present, and the art style is very lovely even though the backgrounds can be lacking at times. I'd recommend checking it out, as the story does flow and end at a good pace considering how short it is.
Manga Status: Completed
My Reading Status: Completed
Published English Volumes/Chapters Read: 4 Volumes - 16 Chapters
Chapters Read Overall: 16
Genre: Shojo
Current Overall Series Rating: 4/5
Thoughts: This one has more mature topics that you don't see often in many shojo manga, but it can still be very lighthearted at times. There's quite a bit of blood and violence here, but it shouldn't bother most readers. The romance is minimal but still present, and the art style is very lovely even though the backgrounds can be lacking at times. I'd recommend checking it out, as the story does flow and end at a good pace considering how short it is.