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Wanted (Shojo Beat Manga)

by Matsuri Hino

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

In the Mediterranean at end of the 17th century, former songstress Armeria disguises herself as a boy and boards the ship of the pirate Skulls--the man who kidnapped Luce, her first love. Captain Skulls is arrogant, violent, and a skirt chaser! And unfortunately for Armeria, he discovers she's a woman...

 

Review:

"This single-volume trilogy of connected short stories will be a quick read for shojo fans. Armeria is a girl with a powerful singing voice; while performing for a wealthy family, she falls in love with the handsome Luce, only to see him captured by pirates a short time later. Eight years pass, and she comes across the ship that took her love and manages to sneak aboard disguised as a boy. It's not long before she's outed, though, and soon discovers why Captain Skulls, the handsome pirate with the heart of gold, looks so familiar. To call Skulls's identity a twist or a surprise is being overly kind, but this is a book that is more about emotion and the exploration of longing than about any real plot emphasis. The third chapter, however, does revolve around an interesting story idea, a piece of music that appears to be cursed. Throwaway running commentaries from the author ('I did study the various historical backgrounds, but I've ignored them to make things convenient') are a bit of a distraction, but romantic-minded readers won't be bothered by them, and instead will enjoy her lush detailed art. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

About the Author

Matsuri Hino burst onto the manga scene with her title Kono Yume ga Sametara (When This Dream Is Over), which was published in LaLa DX  magazine. Hino was a manga artist a mere nine months after she decided to become one.

 

With the success of her popular series Toraware no Minoue(Captive Hearts), and MeruPuri, Hino has established herself as a major player in the world of shojo manga. Vampire Knight is currently serialized in LaLa and Shojo Beat magazines.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781421519340
Author:
Hino, Matsuri
Publisher:
Viz Media
Subject:
Manga - General
Subject:
Pirates
Subject:
Graphic Novels
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Shojo Beat Manga
Publication Date:
September 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
5 x 7.5 in

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