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Higuri You - Cantarella, vol. 04 (Eng. trans.)
Whoo! My library has purchased this series!
My relationship with the series continues its rollercoaster ride! I was underwhelmed by v. 1, liked v. 2, was freaked out by v. 3 (ok, by the MOTH MAN! But that is because he is freaky!), and adored v. 4. Who knows what the next volume will bring?
I continue to be amused by the fact that Chiaro the masked assassin is one of the purer and saner characters in the story! Possibly the most, if Lucrezia's incestful desires count against her.
I am not sure how much everyone else will love this volume; I loved it because it was all about Lucrezia! I mean, I like the Chiaro/Cesare relationship and squeed at the random kissage and Cesare's emo "What can I tell him? He is the only one who confuses me so!" but Lucrezia! I feel I shouldn't be so surprised when shoujo series actually focus on women, but I am.
It's so odd reading this after Godchild, particularly given the similarities. The pure-true love of a boy and hisvalet butler assassin, his protectiveness of his sister, his manipulative father, and... ok, at least there is not an eye-seeking vengeful loving half-brother. But the demon in the form of Vanozza reminded me of Cain's mother issues!
Sancia and Jofre remind me of George R. R. Martin's Sansa and Joffrey and now I am thinking he got it from the Borgias?
Anyway, much love for Cesare being a bastard and hitting on Sancia, and for his cold turning down of Lucrezia! I anticipate much angst later on for Lucrezia. I also now really want Lucrezia/Chiaro, even though I am a fan of Cesare/Chiaro, just because. The mutual displacement alone would be worth it.
My relationship with the series continues its rollercoaster ride! I was underwhelmed by v. 1, liked v. 2, was freaked out by v. 3 (ok, by the MOTH MAN! But that is because he is freaky!), and adored v. 4. Who knows what the next volume will bring?
I continue to be amused by the fact that Chiaro the masked assassin is one of the purer and saner characters in the story! Possibly the most, if Lucrezia's incestful desires count against her.
I am not sure how much everyone else will love this volume; I loved it because it was all about Lucrezia! I mean, I like the Chiaro/Cesare relationship and squeed at the random kissage and Cesare's emo "What can I tell him? He is the only one who confuses me so!" but Lucrezia! I feel I shouldn't be so surprised when shoujo series actually focus on women, but I am.
It's so odd reading this after Godchild, particularly given the similarities. The pure-true love of a boy and his
Sancia and Jofre remind me of George R. R. Martin's Sansa and Joffrey and now I am thinking he got it from the Borgias?
Anyway, much love for Cesare being a bastard and hitting on Sancia, and for his cold turning down of Lucrezia! I anticipate much angst later on for Lucrezia. I also now really want Lucrezia/Chiaro, even though I am a fan of Cesare/Chiaro, just because. The mutual displacement alone would be worth it.