When I tell you I had so much fun being confused while reading this. It’s a book that really takes its time with letting you in on information about the characters and the meaning of what they say/do, but that just makes it that much more thrilling to read. You learn things when you’re supposed to know them, when it makes sense with the story and where the characters are in the present, and when the puzzle pieces start to fit in together? Oh yeah, that’s when you know it was all worth it.

It’s a story with a big focus on characters, and every single one is so layered and complex, with their own story that makes each of them stand out differently. I was invested in all of them, their relationships, their decisions and reasoning behind them, each character is so intriguing and plays a part in the game that brings it all together.

While it was my first OB book, I will be coming back for more.

I was really hoping I would like this book as an avid vampire/werewolf reader and watcher, but wow was this a massive disappointment. When I heard this book was inspired by Bonnie from The Vampire Diaries I was so excited. But alas it turned out to be a slightly plagiarized fan fiction of Twilight and The Vampire Diaries (to the point where I asked myself multiple times if it was legal to publish this).

The plot is slow, the main character is so annoying and constantly changes personality, the writing is horrendous and the dialogue is so cringey. Ask, the love triangle is so forced and not believable at all. This book definitely gave the ick and I’m pretty annoyed I bought it and didn’t just borrow it from the library.

Overall, there was enough romance and supernatural stuff for me not to DNF it but I definitely wouldn’t recommend it if you can’t get past terrible writing, characters and a fanfic-esque plot line. l

Every time you think Denji's about to learn a lesson, he learns the wrong one, and when he's disappointed with something he never stops to consider if he might have his priorities wrong.

Loss of innocence is a repeated theme in this issue. I do think it's particularly interesting that the more "serious" backstory of this involves a boy with a short-brimmed hat reminiscent of a Japanese soldier. The decision to frame an event similarly to September 11th is fascinatingly on-the-nose.

Panel layout is already greatly improved and more dynamic than the first issue. Love how Fujimoto draws cats and monsters.