Dec 2, 2023
!!Don't read if you don't want to see graphic portrayals of violence, abuse, and sexual themes!!
tl;dr 9/10. Characters get you invested in their growth. Interesting explorations of strength, humanity, love, and lust. Slowburn romance but satisfying. The art and writing work well together.
There were many times the authors could have gone wrong and romanticized/trivialized abuse- I am so, so glad they never have. It has given me faith in this series. Difficult topics of sexual/physical/emotional child abuse, trauma, are handled with respect and empathy towards survivors, while inspiring a sense of hope with their resilience. Villains are clearly portrayed as wrong, yet they still
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feel like three-dimensional characters fleshed out with their own motivations. Even so, they aren't given redemption for their deeds, again for which I am glad.
The characters are the best part in my opinion. All the major characters feel like real people, despite outlandish backgrounds. And each character design has their own distinctive silhouette and style that supports their personality and role in the story. The art is amazing in general, you can tell the artist really knows their shit. Action scenes demonstrate the sheer grand scale of battles, while everyday life scenes are intimate and heartwarming - the art communicates well, especially emotions and mood.
The concepts from Christianity were well researched and incorporated. For those who do know the Bible well (cannot relate), all the references would probably give another layer of understanding to the characters+story, but for those who don't, it still makes for an interesting way to world-build. The Church isn't all ‘good’ nor are the demons all ‘bad,' which is literally shown in the first couple chapters. The use of Christianity raises questions like, when to go against authority? is god's word final? and the dissonance that comes with. or what *is* 'good'?
Anyways. Very heartful series. It has stayed true to its original theme of discovering what love is. I dearly hope that our priest can find happiness in his lifetime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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