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    Rating:
    3
    Image of Black Bird, Vol. 1
    Author / Artist: 
    Kanoko Sakurakoji
    Publisher: 
    Viz Media - Shojo Beat
    Volumes: 
    9 (ongoing)

    There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. All that changes one day when Misao is attacked by a demon. Her childhood friend Kyo suddenly returns to save her and tend to her cuts--with his tongue! It turns out Misao is the bride of prophecy, whose blood gives power to the demon clan who claims her. But most demons want to keep her power for themselves--by eating her! Now Misao is just trying to stay alive...and decide if she likes it when Kyo licks her wounds.

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    Black Bird, Volume 1

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    4
    Pull Quote: 
    Misao Harada has been able to see demons and spirits all her life, though they are invisible to everyone else. As she’s gotten older, they seem to follow her more and more, making her daily existence difficult to tolerate.

    Black Bird Volume 1

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    3
    Pull Quote: 
    Misao has been able to see spirits for years, but now that she's 16, she learns that demons are irresistibly attracted to the scent of her blood. Her only hope is her childhood sweetheart, Kyo. Trouble is, Kyo's a tengu -- a winged demon who also wants to claim Misao as his bride.

    Review: Black Bird (Vol. 01)

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    3
    Pull Quote: 
    "...I think this book comes out at the perfect time however, ready to fall into the hands of sexually-curious teens already entranced by the current vampire craze."

    Black Bird

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    3
    Pull Quote: 
    Misao is burdened with the ability to see demons. She frequently gets sick at school or trips and falls due to her visions of the otherworldly creatures that are invisible to everyone around her. One thing comforts her – the memory of a childhood friend who also saw demons. The boy next door was a few years older than her and before he left he promised to return for her.

    Black Bird, Vol. 1

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    3
    Pull Quote: 
    In the end, Black Bird really is nothing more than your standard wish-fulfillment fantasy. And I think I’m okay with that.

    Black Bird Vol. 1 - Kanoko Sakurakoji

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    4
    Pull Quote: 
    If you are a part of the crowd that doesn't like romance novels and finds them sub-par literature, then you probably won't like Black Bird. However, if you're a fan of the genre and enjoy those steamy moments thrown in with an intriguing plot line, then you'll most likely be pining for the next volume as soon as it's available.

    Black Bird, Vol. 1

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    1
    Pull Quote: 
    "Younger readers may find him sexy, but older readers will see him for what he is: a wolf in knight’s clothing, posing as Misao’s savior while manipulating her for his own selfish interests."

    Black Bird Vol. 2 - Kanoko Sakurakoji

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    3
    Pull Quote: 
    Although the characters in Black Bird 2 continue to push the envelope with sexual innuendos aplenty that make me cringe, I just can't help but be drawn in by the fantasy story elements.

    Black Bird v2

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    0
    Pull Quote: 
    A lot happens in this second volume of Black Bird: Misao meets Kyo's vassals - four of whom happen to be real hotties; is introduced to Kyo's older brother Sojo; learns why she has so few memories of her childhood; and is nearly raped. The main focus here, however, on Misao's confusion over Kyo's intentions.

    Black Bird Vol 2

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    3
    Pull Quote: 
    Black Bird weaves together a romance tinged with danger. Despite being populated with attractive characters and an intriguing premise, the dark undertones and threat of violence against the heroine keep me from fully embracing it.