This third volume’s ending had me in tears! The rest of the story was alright but I kept getting confused as to what was going on. It didn’t feel like it was being explained enough as things progressed.

I’m still not entirely sure what the point of a certain plot point was. I hope it is better explained in the next volumes and that we were purposefully left in the dark for this reason.

The ending did leave me wanting to continue as it ends on quite a cliffhanger so I most likely will! But overall, this volume wasn’t my favourite of the series so far.

3/5⭐️

A beautifully rendered historical manga that takes place in the early Meiji era, a time of change and unrest in Japan. The main story follows the three Kumo brothers, who ferry inmates to an inescapable prison located in the center of Lake Biwa. The curse of Orochi, a serpent demon reborn every 300 years, is another plot thread that affects the Kumo family, in the past and the present. There are other plot lines woven in, a large cast of characters, and a lot of history to explore, including the brothers' tragic past. In this third volume, we get some of the brothers' history and I definitely needed a box of tissues at the end. I highly recommend this to manga readers who enjoy historical fantasy. Thanks to TOKYOPOP and NetGalley for an advance Digital copy to read and review.

Soramaru desperately wants Abe no Sousei – Yamainu’s leader- to teach him. He wants to catch up to his older brother Tenka. Sora first needs to complete a task for the Yamainu: infiltrate Gokumonjo and investigate the strange dealings going on there.
But will he find more than what he bargains for? Living nightmares? Or a possible ally? What will they learn about Orochi’s vessel?
I like that Sora is coming to terms with some things. He still has room for growth… but at what cost?
Tenka still makes the manga funny! I love his antics! He has always been my favorite. Still is!
This volume really gets you in the feels. So angsty! It moved me to tears!