Manga Review: Black Bird, Vol. 3 (Paperback)

I've finished reading "Black Bird Vol. 3 by Kanoko Sakurakoji.

Product Description

R to L (Japanese Style). He loves her blood, but does her love her?!

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.

Volume 3: Misao is starting to trust her heart where Kyo is involved, especially after he gives her one of his primary feathers. It isn't just her first present from him, it's a magic talisman that will keep her safe when he's not nearby! Misao is elated to be able to go to school without the fear of being eaten, just like a normal teenage girl. But as her feelings for Kyo deepen, she starts to realize that as his bride she will have to leave her human life behind--including her family!

About the Author

Kanoko Sakurakoji was born in downtown Tokyo, and her hobbies include reading, watching plays, traveling, and shopping. Her debut title, Raibu ga Hanetara, ran in Deluxe Betsucomi in 2000, and her 2004 Bestucomi title Backstage Prince was serialized in VIZ Media's Shojo Beat magazine. She won the 54th Shogakukan Manga Award for Black Bird.
 
My Review:
 
I highly recommend reading this series and it only gets better with every volume.
 
I love the cover and I'm wondering why she is crying (maybe something bad happen)?
 
Misao and Kyo are great together and I can't wait until they actually consummate their relationship!  I loved it when she got jealous when Kyo was walking around the school hallway with his shirt half off and showing off his six pack body!
 
I thought that was sweet of Kyo to give Misao a piece of his primary feather to keep her safe from the demons who haunt her and he considers her an important person.
 
I thought Misao was an idiot when she went to visit Kuzunoha a rival of Kyo's to check out a scroll or book by herself.  I won't say anything more you will have to read yourself if you want to find out what happens!  Boy was that intense!
 
We see Kyo's true form and Misao worries she never see her family and friends once she becomes Kyo's wife.
 
Now who wouldn't want their wounds to be licked by a demon who loves you?
 
5/5

Thanks Maylene from Simon and Schuster Canada for sending me this manga for review, greatly appreciate it!