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kwichris's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
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
3.75
Okay, so after 5 volumes, I still find parts of the story humorous or specific missions intriguing. However, it's not okay to have a 6 year old pining after a grown adult, that's inappropriate no matter the context. (Plus it kinda ruins Becky's character since the won't drop the topic in this volume.) Bond isn't used all that much, which is kinda sad. The Damian vs Anya storyline wasn't bad, and thank God they made her slightly improve her grades, but it's still frustrating at her complete lack of ability, seriously give her like one area she's at least moderately decent in, it doesn't even need to be good just average, which would be more believable. A lot of these missions seem more disjointed than the prior volumes. I also really don't care for Fiona; she's not really adding anything besides unneeded tension in a story with plenty of that already. Plus, her trope of being the secretly jealous love interest is just overdone. I hope the next volume is better than the drop in quality for this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexism, Violence, Blood, and Stalking
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Classism
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
When Yor's position as wife and mother of the Forger family is called into question yet again, the family is quick to reassure her of her place... but unfortunately a new contender for the role steps into frame and intends to go toe to toe with her to stake a claim on it.
Although we have only just met her, she would make a fantastic match for Yuri, who has gotten disgustingly intense - not only about his unhealthy obsession with his sister, but in the unnecessary amount of gross out humor featuring vomit. So far, he has only featured in a few chapters and not for any long stretch of time, but he pushes boundaries with every appearance. In all fairness, the "siscon" trope is played for "comedy" - it's very exaggerated and you're supposed to laugh at how ridiculously over the top his obsession is - which is certainly preferable to how a lot of weird incest tropes are written to be perv-pandering, but it's just very much not my thing either way.
Fortunately, Volume 5 is mostly about Eden Academy shenanigans as Anya navigates the rocky waters between her and Desmond. Now that she is aware of the heavy pressure to be elite that weighs heavily on his shoulders, she feels compelled to help him, but every time she manages to reach him an unexpected wave pushes her right back to where she started. The very different home lives they lead have begun to make them interesting foils for each other.
Once again, when Anya interviews Loid about his psychiatrist job for an assignment, Loid really sings the praises of therapy and the profession as a whole. As a consistent theme in the series, it's such a refreshing take and I'm glad to see it plainly stated here.
Although we have only just met her, she would make a fantastic match for Yuri, who has gotten disgustingly intense - not only about his unhealthy obsession with his sister, but in the unnecessary amount of gross out humor featuring vomit. So far, he has only featured in a few chapters and not for any long stretch of time, but he pushes boundaries with every appearance. In all fairness, the "siscon" trope is played for "comedy" - it's very exaggerated and you're supposed to laugh at how ridiculously over the top his obsession is - which is certainly preferable to how a lot of weird incest tropes are written to be perv-pandering, but it's just very much not my thing either way.
Fortunately, Volume 5 is mostly about Eden Academy shenanigans as Anya navigates the rocky waters between her and Desmond. Now that she is aware of the heavy pressure to be elite that weighs heavily on his shoulders, she feels compelled to help him, but every time she manages to reach him an unexpected wave pushes her right back to where she started. The very different home lives they lead have begun to make them interesting foils for each other.
Once again, when Anya interviews Loid about his psychiatrist job for an assignment, Loid really sings the praises of therapy and the profession as a whole. As a consistent theme in the series, it's such a refreshing take and I'm glad to see it plainly stated here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War
rnbhargava's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’m giving this volume a 4 because it’s quite enjoyable but it’s also a series of single day to day life & mission issues unlike the last volume that had like a huge case at the centre of it. The stakes seem slightly lowered but still really entertaining.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
I’m just putting all the triggers in the top box. They’re all actually moderate. It’s an enjoyable book again, loses a little momentum compared to past volumes but still very worth the time to read.
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