SURVIVE, THEY SAID. HAVE HOPE, THEY SAID.
The world is no longer what it used to be. Shojo -- ferocious, ape-like creatures who feed on humans -- roam the land, and anyone who's bitten becomes infected with the same mysterious virus.
Humanity has resisted by building aerial cities and forming special units called Guards to fight back. Among them, a young man with a blank stare battles without regard for his life -- Minami. People call him a messiah, but their only hope has a constant death wish and defends them day in and day out simply because he still breathes...
A dark post-apocalyptic fantasy f more
Overall,Blackguardhas the potential to be interesting but this first book struggles to set up any of the hooks necessary. Given our protagonist is so focused on suicide, this series will inherently be overwhelming for some readers and Im honestly not convinced this direction will offer a good payoff to counteract having such a heavy topic. Had there at least been more focus on the Shojo I think this would have been an easier recommendation, but right now there is nothing I can point to and say is good here. Read Full Review
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