This graphic novel, by award winning Jane Yolen (illustrated by Mike Cavallaro) just proved to me once again that American graphic novels and Japanese graphic novels are not created equal. I really enjoyed the story and the main character; a spunky high school girl who fences. But I didn't like how quickly it all ended. American graphic novels all seem to have non-endings. What I wouldn't give for a real story arc. Something that spans at least 40 volumes or more . . . although I did just find out that Jane Yolen does at least plan to have this be a 2 volume novel. Guess I'll wait to pass judgement until the next one comes out.
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