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A review by rnbhargava
Spy x Family, Vol. 9 by Tatsuya Endo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is a very strong volume. I really only dinged it because of the manner that volumes are ultimately segmented out. The entire elaborate cruise ship plot that took up the last volume gets wrapped up here. It would be so much more impactful if it was all in one volume. The follow up chapters here are all really well done but they’re fun one offs rather than another massive multiparter. At least it brought out some fun new pairings like Franky & Fiona leading a story. I gotta say though that some of the art in this volume is simply among the best of the entire series. Part of me wants to bump this volume up to 5 stars but it’s not actually quite there. It’s still another great volume in this series.
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
The 2 lead adult characters are a super spy and an assassin, yeah occasionally they have to possibly kill others and take bloody injuries. There are precocious kids that are obsessed with romance and bullying. The chapter with the dog plus a fire might trigger animal peril to some so be aware. Fiona & Franky being a bit extreme on both ends is intentional but I can see why some might not like them. The tontirus bolt excessive doling disciplinarian is a bit extreme but funny. Nonetheless might give some memories of their own tough teachers.