Starts out slow and repetitive. I almost set this down, but it started to pick up near the end. ( )

can’t say the plot blew me away, it feels like it is exactly what it is, a set up for the rest of the series (Hino, states as much at one point in the notes, explaining that the main purpose is to introduce the characters) and as such it felt a bit throw-away to me, instead of addiction forming. A shame because what I’ve read about the following books it does improve exponentially. But I’m not sure if I’m going to be picking up any future editions, too many other books calling out to me that are ahead of this series.

I may not have loved the storyline, but I do have to say the artwork is great, and obviously had a lot of time spent on it, with individual characters all looking unique, and the detailing on the Cross Academy uniforms is impressive.

Read and comment on my full review at:
http://www.bartsbookshelf.co.uk/2009/... ( )

Kearsten says: I liked this, as it's light and silly (tho in a funny way), but it has its darkness, as well. I'm always surprised that manga can say so much in so little - we see little of these characters (as contrasted with a novel), yet they are still nuanced and interesting. And though I did get lost at times - it is sooooo difficult for me to read in the opposite direction - I will definitely be checking out the next in the series. ( )

The first few installments of the story of fifteen year-old Yuki Cross and her life at a boarding school populated by humans (Day Class) and vampires (Night Class). Found as a five year old wandering in the dark by a vampire, and brought to the headmaster at Cross Academy, Yuki serves as one of two Disciplinary Committee members that keep the Day and Night students safely separated. But her fellow Disciplinarian has a dangerous secret. And the headmaster and the head of the Night Class know more than they're telling. Will Yuki be able to keep everyone safe and sane?

At one point the author interjects that this series is actually a prologue to the real action, serving mainly to introduce the characters. If you're a fan of manga or Japanese anime, and don't mind a bit of a slow start, this may be right up your alley. Thus far at least, the story is fairly PG - the usual short skirts and big eyes, but no nudity or obscenity. One caveat - it reads back to front and to some extent left to right, which takes a bit of getting used to if you're not familiar with the style. ( )

I liked this, as it's light and silly (tho in a funny way), but it has its darkness, as well. I'm always surprised that manga can say so much in so little - we see little of these characters (as contrasted with a novel), yet they are still nuanced and interesting. And though I did get lost at times - it is sooooo difficult for me to read in the opposite direction - I will definitely be checking out the next in the series. ( )