Manga Review: The Earl and The Fairy, Vol. 3 [Paperback]

I've finished "The Earl and the Fairy Vol. 3" by Ayuko.

Product Description

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen.

Lydia Carlton is a fairy doctor,one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world. During one of her rare trips to London to visit her father, Lydia’s quiet life is suddenly transformed when she is rescued from kidnappers by a mysterious young man!

Lydia and Edgar have returned to London after their adventure on the Isle of Manan. But life in the capital is no respite for the weary travelers. A being called the Fogman stalks the night streets, snatching children all around town. And it may have something to do with Edgar’s dark past …

About the Author 

Auko debuted with the story “Us, You and Me” in Bessatsu Margaret magazine and has gone on to publish several manga titles in addition to The Earl and the Fairy. Born in Kumamoto Prefecture, she’s a Leo and loves drawing girl characters.

Product Details
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (September 4, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 142154170X
ISBN-13: 978-1421541709

My Review:

Lydia and Edgar have returned to London from their stint on the Isle of Manan.  They hear a story about a being called "The Fogman" who snatches children all over town.

We also follow a story about two cousins who were very close in their younger years.  They promised they would tell each other everything and if they kept a secret "The Fogman" would take them.  Now one of them is very jealous of their cousin because she is associating with Edgar. 

Edgar takes Lydia to a carnival where he heard there is some fairy eggs.  When they arrive Lydia realizes the fairy eggs are fake when they exam them.  Also they start exploding and it seems like Lydia is the target.  Lydia sees a creature and it's surprised that she can see him.  Neko overhears the creature talking to the cousin and the evil plans she has concerning Lydia.  We also find out she has something to do with her cousin's disappearance.

This volume was even darker and more violent than the last two.  The villains in this one are more dangerous and sadistic.

4/5

Thanks Simon and Schuster Canada for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!