An interesting look at what could happen if the government would begin to take an active role in what it’s people were allowed to read. This is very similar to Fahrenheit 451 (which I recommend reading as well), but it is a story of its own. The story focuses on Kasahara who is having a somewhat difficult time making her dreams come true. The characters are well-developed and fleshed out. I found the story to be a cautionary tale as to what could possibly happen if we allow others to dictate what we read. This is a great read for young adults and librarians alike.

The art style is not typical of shojo manga as you can tell the difference between the male characters and there are no sparkles or flowers in the background. There are many close-ups to facial features which aids in character development. It also guides you to sense what the character is feeling. While there is not much action, the action that is there is drawn clearly. The subject matter can be serious, but Yumi is able to add a little comedy to the mix, which adds some playfulness

Read It!

• Library: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1030761050

• Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Library-Wars-Love-War-Vol-ebook/

Score: 4 out of 5
Subjects: Censorship, Fantasy, Freedom of Information, Japan, Librarians, Military, Romance
Date: August 8, 2010