Skip·Beat!, (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 14: Includes vols. 40, 41 & 42 (14) Paperback – December 1, 2020

Amazing condition and an amazing book

One of my favorite series! I wish more of the manga I enjoy was available printed in English. Always excited for the next installment.

Trigger Warnings: discussion of deliberate harm of a rival actress including being dragged behind a car; mental trauma induced physical paralysis, discussion of former bullying and nepotism.Oh hey another series I have reviewed NONE of, though I'll admit reviewing manga is harder for me - it's such a different format even from American style graphic novels that I get a little intimidated for some reason. Regardless, Skip Beat! is one of my long time faves and go-to comfort manga reads. I haven't kept many physical copies on my shelves (mostly because of how much SPACE manga take up), but this was definite one I can't resist keeping. I was thrilled when they started coming out with the 3in1 volumes as they do take up just slightly less space LOL. This particular volume was a lot of fun with typical determined Kyoko taking on auditions for a new role. It did have a bit of a darker edge to it with a former bully being revealed to have been attacked and in a very different place in this volume than when we met them much much earlier in the series. There was also a lot more physical motion and fight choreography type scenes in this manga which honestly were hard to follow due to the art style. It was still really lovely which is one of my fave things about this manga - it just didn't feel quite as grounded in place as it usually is.

I love collecting the 3 in 1 Skip Beat volumes. I can't wait for the rest. I'm up to date on the current manga that is out right now but I love feeling the books in my hand when they arrive.