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taliesin_hastings's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
decemberthecreep's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
deku_has_a_headache's review
dark
mysterious
tense
4.75
I want the second volume, but I don't have it :(
juliemawesome's review
2.0
To be honest, the real story of Eon whatshisname/whatshername sounds much more interesting than this manga volume was. The bad French and (what language is the word 'psalms'?) spelling was really annoying too. If you're going to write a book set in France, it's not enough to learn the history, you need to have a dictionary handy. And, seriously, misspelling your title character's name?
Not sure if Ubukata or Yumeji is the responsible party on the spelling.
Not sure if Ubukata or Yumeji is the responsible party on the spelling.
cyanide_latte's review
2.0
Make no mistake, my exposure to the historical figure of Chevalier d'Eon originated in Fate/Grand Order, and finding this manga about le Chevalier intrigued me. Of course, given it is a manga, I tried to keep my expectations about the story low, and it was probably for the best that I did so. Definitely don't go into this hoping for something super-amazing and focusing on Chevalier's life or gender identity or anything of the sort. You'll be facing quite the letdown.
However, if you like historical fiction with heavy supernatural elements, secret cults, and blood sacrifice of virgins, this might be right up your alley. As it stands, the story here didn't really captivate or engage me. I highly doubt I'll pursue reading the rest of the series. The cover art is gorgeous though, and the art in the book itself is really cool, so I can give it that.
However, if you like historical fiction with heavy supernatural elements, secret cults, and blood sacrifice of virgins, this might be right up your alley. As it stands, the story here didn't really captivate or engage me. I highly doubt I'll pursue reading the rest of the series. The cover art is gorgeous though, and the art in the book itself is really cool, so I can give it that.
rovertoak's review
4.0
Versailles during the reign of Louis XV: Young girls are being murdered by various assailants all leaving the identical calling card. The word "Psalms" is carved into each victim. The manga is loosely based on the real D'Eon de Beaumont, a secret agent who lived as both a man and woman.
The artwork is gorgeous and it's extremely interesting how historical details are interspersed with the supernatural elements. A very pleasant surprise overall. Looking forward to reading more D'Eon.
The artwork is gorgeous and it's extremely interesting how historical details are interspersed with the supernatural elements. A very pleasant surprise overall. Looking forward to reading more D'Eon.
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