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偽りのフレイヤ [Itsuwari no Freja] #2
Prince Freya, Vol. 2
Freya finds her charade as Prince Edvard difficult to maintain as she battles her own crushing grief and treacherous Tyrish nobles. With the help of her dear friend Alek and her new guardian Sir Julius, however, she’s determined not to give up. But will her new resolve and impulsive nature send her straight into the jaws of danger?!
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First published October 5, 2018
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June 20, 2020
Freya is a simple village girl whose foster brothers have joined Prince Edvard against Sigurd. When the prince is poisoned she becomes him to save one of her brothers. Now she’ll have to pretend to be the cunning prince and lead her loyal knights to save Tyr.
We’re right off onto an adventure in this medieval war story. Freya has put the prince in a precarious situation and has to step up in order to make it right. I liked how Freya’s personality and the late Prince’s locked horns. She’s not pretending to have the Prince’s thoughts but is moved by her own feelings. She has to reconcile the two as they start to merge.
I like that the pacing stays swift. Some of the answers are obvious but they keep us moving forward. A servant girl brings some emotional moments to this part of the story and I found the end of the volume with my hand at my throat. Really quite compelling, right off the bat; I liked that about Prince Freya.
This series doesn’t have the most modern art but it suits the medieval nature of the setting and the emotional tone to the story. I find Freya really makes a prince I want to see succeed and continue to grow.
We’re right off onto an adventure in this medieval war story. Freya has put the prince in a precarious situation and has to step up in order to make it right. I liked how Freya’s personality and the late Prince’s locked horns. She’s not pretending to have the Prince’s thoughts but is moved by her own feelings. She has to reconcile the two as they start to merge.
I like that the pacing stays swift. Some of the answers are obvious but they keep us moving forward. A servant girl brings some emotional moments to this part of the story and I found the end of the volume with my hand at my throat. Really quite compelling, right off the bat; I liked that about Prince Freya.
This series doesn’t have the most modern art but it suits the medieval nature of the setting and the emotional tone to the story. I find Freya really makes a prince I want to see succeed and continue to grow.
January 22, 2021
Omg!! !! What a volume they can’t do that to me bye. I really need to get my hands on volume 3, that scene ahhhh!! No one is safe in this series! I still agree with my last review that if you like Yona kinda vibes you’ll really enjoy this so far!
December 27, 2022
That's three of Freya's companions suddenly murdered in two volumes. Ishikawa will have to try to think of some different way to galvanize her, or she'll be running out of them soon.
That said, the full-page panel showing Freya's change of heart was quite cool.
That said, the full-page panel showing Freya's change of heart was quite cool.
October 23, 2020
No one is safe. This series, two volumes in, is teaching me not to get attached to anyone 🥺🥺
July 26, 2020
Prince Freya comes frustratingly close to being good, but the character depth and pacing just aren't quite there. It's still early days but I feel like the character moments (especially Freya's sudden strength and confidence) just aren't earned, and I really didn't like the focus on her flat chest in this volume. I know she's impersonating a man, but I really can suspend my disbelief on that point - I don't need her small boobs brought up and discussed by every character that's in on her secret! I'll give it another few volumes as I'm rooting for it to improve.
December 8, 2020
*3.5* Artwork is beautiful, but the story is a little messy~
July 7, 2020
This second volume recovers somewhat from the wild, convoluted mess of the first volume. There still remains way too much going on in this second release. There is, however, a more cohesive plot coming together in this one. It’s hard not to root for Freya and Keiko Ishihara in this one, so I expect I’ll give it a few more chances. I’m interested in seeing how the emotional transformation hinted at the end of the volume motivates Freya in the future.
June 11, 2020
Volume 2 picks up immediately after volume 1 and while it doesn't cover as much ground as volume 1 did, volume 2 offers more insight to the knights' mindset as well as continued character growth for Freya. I found the story riveting and couldn't stop reading once I began. The pacing was fast throughout the whole story, never once pausing, and the tension continues to build. The end leaves off on a cliffhanger that makes you want volume 3 just to know what on earth is going to happen because characters are separated and injured, possibly even dead, but the story cuts off right before you find out if characters will return or if the injured ones are possibly dead.
I definitely recommend this for manga fans and fantasy fans. The idea of someone taking the place of a famous person has been speculation throughout history and conspiracy theories, and while this is a fantasy world, it's fascinating to watch characters who don't know the truth about Freya try to understand how their prince is so different yet so similar to who they knew before. Freya allows the character of the Prince to gain new depth and meaning while growing more like him while also retaining much of herself.
I definitely recommend this for manga fans and fantasy fans. The idea of someone taking the place of a famous person has been speculation throughout history and conspiracy theories, and while this is a fantasy world, it's fascinating to watch characters who don't know the truth about Freya try to understand how their prince is so different yet so similar to who they knew before. Freya allows the character of the Prince to gain new depth and meaning while growing more like him while also retaining much of herself.
October 19, 2021
A good follow up to the first volume!
I liked seeing more of Mikal as I think he’s totally funny and how Freya is still adjusting to her new (fake) life as the prince and all the complications that go with it. The blood and general violence ratchets up a notch here, so if you’re sensitive to that be on the lookout. The ending was super intense and shocked me in the direction it took.
The only reason this book didn’t get four stars was because Freya was seen naked by two guys who acted…not the greatest about it and overall this just made me cringe. (you could argue this happens once in Yona of the Dawn too, but the way Yona was drawn [trying to cover herself and not just sitting there like some nude model like Freya] and how Hak reacted was WAY more appropriate and less suggestive then in Prince Freya.)
Content: blood and violence (hard PG-13 to R); characters are naked in a bath (nothing more is shown then if someone is wearing a bikini); a guy accidentally plants his hand on a girl’s breast; a dead man’s face is brutally mauled and very bloody; a character’s tongue is threatened to be cut out; war; characters are killed and crushed with boulders and arrows; mild suggestive comments
I liked seeing more of Mikal as I think he’s totally funny and how Freya is still adjusting to her new (fake) life as the prince and all the complications that go with it. The blood and general violence ratchets up a notch here, so if you’re sensitive to that be on the lookout. The ending was super intense and shocked me in the direction it took.
The only reason this book didn’t get four stars was because Freya was seen naked by two guys who acted…not the greatest about it and overall this just made me cringe. (you could argue this happens once in Yona of the Dawn too, but the way Yona was drawn [trying to cover herself and not just sitting there like some nude model like Freya] and how Hak reacted was WAY more appropriate and less suggestive then in Prince Freya.)
Content: blood and violence (hard PG-13 to R); characters are naked in a bath (nothing more is shown then if someone is wearing a bikini); a guy accidentally plants his hand on a girl’s breast; a dead man’s face is brutally mauled and very bloody; a character’s tongue is threatened to be cut out; war; characters are killed and crushed with boulders and arrows; mild suggestive comments
June 30, 2020
*ARC received from Netgalley in return for an honest review*
It is great to see things really starting to pick up in the second volume. The storyline is really starting to become engaging and part of that is because there really isn't a lot of downtime for the characters. It is one action scene after another.
And that ending....
Overall it is a really enjoyable read, though it still feels a bit awkward in places trying to emulate the middle European era. And there isn't anything truly unique about the storyline. But it is great to see the characters starting to grow.
It is great to see things really starting to pick up in the second volume. The storyline is really starting to become engaging and part of that is because there really isn't a lot of downtime for the characters. It is one action scene after another.
And that ending....
Overall it is a really enjoyable read, though it still feels a bit awkward in places trying to emulate the middle European era. And there isn't anything truly unique about the storyline. But it is great to see the characters starting to grow.
May 1, 2022
Ci sono diversi punti di forza in questo manga, uno di questi è lo stile del disegno. Purtroppo quello che non va è la resa del realismo, cosa già palese nel primo volume (non dimenticherò facilmente lei che si getta dalla torre e arriva sana e salva in strada come se avesse saltato un muretto). Il fatto che sia un fantasy non giustifica le azioni fuori logica solo perché si vuole creare un momento epico. Al contempo, non viene messa da parte la crudeltà che ci si aspetta in Era medievale.
November 17, 2021
I did not expect that to happen at all. But I'm loving the art, the story, and Alek. Dark-haired manga men . . . my 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.
June 25, 2020
Volume 2 of this amazing series did not disappoint! There was non-stop action with hardly any chance for down time. I like how Freya is progressing into her role as the prince and making the crown truly her own. Despite the advice from everyone around her, her primary focus is on protecting her people, and she is so firm in her resolve that everyone else naturally follows her even if her plans aren't what they had in mind. She is emerging as a true leader.
I liked the introduction of new characters, both good and evil. The events that unfold prove leading a country won't be an easy task, and Freya learns that her actions have consequences. She is developing a keen sense for politics already, and advancing her skill in combat as well. I am enjoying her character development a lot.
My favorite scenes from volume 2 were those brief moments of relaxation, when the guys had their bath tub banter and Freya made friends with a kitchen maid. It humanized the warriors. But you never know who may be killed next, and it adds a sense of realistic peril to the plot.
This time I was disappointed with the author's side-panel notes. Last volume I thought they were amazing. While I still loved seeing the commentary on the side of the pages instead of just at the end of the book, this time they didn't really have a purpose. There were no behind-the-scenes notes or descriptions, just pictures of the characters' faces that said "so-and-so is fantastic" over and over.
The art is beautiful, I love the characters, and the story has me hooked. I'll definitely be buying up every volume of this amazing series.
I received an advance copy through NetGalley from Viz Media.
I liked the introduction of new characters, both good and evil. The events that unfold prove leading a country won't be an easy task, and Freya learns that her actions have consequences. She is developing a keen sense for politics already, and advancing her skill in combat as well. I am enjoying her character development a lot.
My favorite scenes from volume 2 were those brief moments of relaxation, when the guys had their bath tub banter and Freya made friends with a kitchen maid. It humanized the warriors. But you never know who may be killed next, and it adds a sense of realistic peril to the plot.
This time I was disappointed with the author's side-panel notes. Last volume I thought they were amazing. While I still loved seeing the commentary on the side of the pages instead of just at the end of the book, this time they didn't really have a purpose. There were no behind-the-scenes notes or descriptions, just pictures of the characters' faces that said "so-and-so is fantastic" over and over.
The art is beautiful, I love the characters, and the story has me hooked. I'll definitely be buying up every volume of this amazing series.
I received an advance copy through NetGalley from Viz Media.
October 25, 2020
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Volume two picks up right where we left off, with Freya continuing her pursuit of the carriage escaping her castle. She finds a terrible passenger inside. Mikal, one of the prince's royal guards, tries to save his prince (Freya) and is astonished at how good natured the prince (Freya) is about everything, having had previous run-ins with accidentally getting dirt on the prince and not having a favorable outcome. A scuffle in the forest forces Freya to overcome her fear of swords and wounding others. The group of royal guards comes to the castle of Lord Lars, a smarmy, severe man. Here, Freya befriends a scullery maid, and comes to her rescue when her integrity, and life, are questioned. It turns out, the entire thing was a distraction to pull Freya’s attention away from an invading force at a nearby fort. Freya and her retinue rush off to offer any assistance to the soldiers as they can, but this decision proves to have dire consequences for Freya.
This series exists to rip my heart our, I’m pretty sure. The cliffhangers between chapters and volumes succeed at setting up emotionally provocative situations, and readers will demand the next volume. Freya has had a tremendous amount of growth as a character over these two volumes, mainly because of all the terrible situations Ishihara keeps putting her into. The permanence of events has this series more akin to Game of Thrones, and might be a nice manga recommendation for anyone into that type of epic fantasy. There is one scene in this volume with Freya in the bath, but her nakedness is not detailed, and nothing lewd happens.
The art in volume two continues to be detailed and beautiful. Scenes are drawn with great care, and character designs are quality.
VIZ rates this as Teen Plus for violence and death. There is a bit of blood and dismemberment when the fighting does happen, and the mangaka doesn't shy away from killing off characters on the page, rather than off page as is normal for less violent series.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 10-12
Volume two picks up right where we left off, with Freya continuing her pursuit of the carriage escaping her castle. She finds a terrible passenger inside. Mikal, one of the prince's royal guards, tries to save his prince (Freya) and is astonished at how good natured the prince (Freya) is about everything, having had previous run-ins with accidentally getting dirt on the prince and not having a favorable outcome. A scuffle in the forest forces Freya to overcome her fear of swords and wounding others. The group of royal guards comes to the castle of Lord Lars, a smarmy, severe man. Here, Freya befriends a scullery maid, and comes to her rescue when her integrity, and life, are questioned. It turns out, the entire thing was a distraction to pull Freya’s attention away from an invading force at a nearby fort. Freya and her retinue rush off to offer any assistance to the soldiers as they can, but this decision proves to have dire consequences for Freya.
This series exists to rip my heart our, I’m pretty sure. The cliffhangers between chapters and volumes succeed at setting up emotionally provocative situations, and readers will demand the next volume. Freya has had a tremendous amount of growth as a character over these two volumes, mainly because of all the terrible situations Ishihara keeps putting her into. The permanence of events has this series more akin to Game of Thrones, and might be a nice manga recommendation for anyone into that type of epic fantasy. There is one scene in this volume with Freya in the bath, but her nakedness is not detailed, and nothing lewd happens.
The art in volume two continues to be detailed and beautiful. Scenes are drawn with great care, and character designs are quality.
VIZ rates this as Teen Plus for violence and death. There is a bit of blood and dismemberment when the fighting does happen, and the mangaka doesn't shy away from killing off characters on the page, rather than off page as is normal for less violent series.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 10-12
October 10, 2021
Mielenkiintoinen manga siitä, kuinka tavallisesta maalaistytöstä tulee yllättäen prinssi. Freya on samannäköinen kuin valtakunnan prinssi, joka kuolee. Freyan tulee esittää roolinsa oikein, jotta epäilyksiä ei syntyisi, mutta hän välittää enemmän muita kuin itsestään, toisin kuin oikea prinssi.
September 12, 2023
so am i to expect someone to die per volume??? Like i did not sign up for this i am shookt
December 28, 2024
4 ⭐️
Better than the first volume! But death; death is all around her 🥹
Better than the first volume! But death; death is all around her 🥹
July 10, 2020
3.5 stars. Still odd pacing, odd character introductions and exits, but I am more interested to see where it goes as it’s all over the place. Beautiful art, though. Gorgeous.
September 5, 2020
If you're anything like me, then you've been looking for something to fill that hole Yona of the Dawn leaves in my heart between every volume. Or, you actually prefer the historical, monarchistic story in The Heroic Legend of Arslan. Hell, you might be looking to revisit that underdog romance in Ouran High Host Club in all of its crossdressing glory.
Prince Freya teases at all of these things, but it hasn't yet delivered. I was really disappointed with volume 1 of this series, because of the weakness of the main character and the overly rushed feel of the initial romance and plot. (Yona did it better damnit. ) As I said in the admittedly short review of volume 1, the main female character spent 99.9% of the volume crying. I had hoped she would have some progress in vol. 2, but alas.
Freya has been plunged deep into political intrigue and must stop the war with the neighboring country at all costs. The former prince, Freya's doppleganger, begged her to see that mission through in his last moments of life.
Why are the two countries almost at war with each other? We don't know. Why is the prince more responsible that the king/queen in stopping the war? We don't know. Where did all these pretty boys come from? We. Don't. Know.
That said, Freya did show some backbone in this volume. Not much, but, some. I'm going to give volume three a try, so we'll see. I'm hoping it's just a slow start.
2.5/5 stars
Prince Freya teases at all of these things, but it hasn't yet delivered. I was really disappointed with volume 1 of this series, because of the weakness of the main character and the overly rushed feel of the initial romance and plot. (Yona did it better damnit. ) As I said in the admittedly short review of volume 1, the main female character spent 99.9% of the volume crying. I had hoped she would have some progress in vol. 2, but alas.
Freya has been plunged deep into political intrigue and must stop the war with the neighboring country at all costs. The former prince, Freya's doppleganger, begged her to see that mission through in his last moments of life.
Why are the two countries almost at war with each other? We don't know. Why is the prince more responsible that the king/queen in stopping the war? We don't know. Where did all these pretty boys come from? We. Don't. Know.
That said, Freya did show some backbone in this volume. Not much, but, some. I'm going to give volume three a try, so we'll see. I'm hoping it's just a slow start.
2.5/5 stars
November 27, 2022
♔█♕▓ꝒⱤƖƝƇƸ☩ƑⱤƸƳ𐤠░♚▒ ♛
Freya is stuck in a moving wagon trapped inside with the enemy, desperate to save Mikal. To survive a court of shifting loyalties, Freya has to learn to hurt others, and cannot keep on trying to save them. As she learns what it's like to be Prince Edvard but struggles between maintaining her compassion and the ruthlessness that is necessary for her to survive, Freya is forced into many dangerous situations. Along with a new girl named Liesbet who Freya is hopeful to protect, Freya must enter the battlefield and differentiate friend from foe.
Prince Freya is a satisfying second book, with a couple of disappointments. I enjoyed the continued tension, action, and character growth in the story. I still feel at times that plot points and plot lines are scattered and randomly thrown in there. It's still a relaxing and intriguing read. World-building could use some more work. Freya is a character I'm really starting to respect. She's learning how to adapt to the changing world while keeping what makes her her.
"I knew it. You're not the person you used to be. Your highness has always been relentless. I feared nothing when I was with you. But now . . . I have an intense need to protect you. Aaron's death must have dealt a might blow. . . to have changed you so completely . . . but I like both versions of you."
-Mikal to Freya
In all honestly, Julius is a character I don't like. Sure. . . he has his moments, but then he goes on to just not be that kind or respectful of Freya's personal space. I felt as though two scenes in particular were not necessary, and there was no point in Julius discussing Freya's chest size. Alekis (Alek) is a character I really enjoy. He is supportive, determined, and loyal to Freya. But Alek also has his own motives for improving himself and moving past his grief.
"You don't like being left out do you? Well then . . . you'll just have to become stronger too. And if you lack physical strength, use your mind. Discover your opponents weak spot and exploit it."
-Freya's mother to Freya
Mikal is a character who I loved to see introduced, his dynamic with Freya and loyalty to (Prince Edvard. . . and Freya technically). I really wish the manga could have explored Prince Edvard more as a character! I would also have loved to see his dynamic with Freya. A lot happened in this book that I liked, and other than certain parts that I really didn't, this ended up being a great volume.
-BUT WAIT. CAN we just talk about that ENDING. I don't know what's going to happen to one of my favorite characters 😭*almost scared to continue on with volume three
👑PLOT
👑CHARACTERS
👑PLOT TWIST
👑=☑️
Freya is stuck in a moving wagon trapped inside with the enemy, desperate to save Mikal. To survive a court of shifting loyalties, Freya has to learn to hurt others, and cannot keep on trying to save them. As she learns what it's like to be Prince Edvard but struggles between maintaining her compassion and the ruthlessness that is necessary for her to survive, Freya is forced into many dangerous situations. Along with a new girl named Liesbet who Freya is hopeful to protect, Freya must enter the battlefield and differentiate friend from foe.
Prince Freya is a satisfying second book, with a couple of disappointments. I enjoyed the continued tension, action, and character growth in the story. I still feel at times that plot points and plot lines are scattered and randomly thrown in there. It's still a relaxing and intriguing read. World-building could use some more work. Freya is a character I'm really starting to respect. She's learning how to adapt to the changing world while keeping what makes her her.
"I knew it. You're not the person you used to be. Your highness has always been relentless. I feared nothing when I was with you. But now . . . I have an intense need to protect you. Aaron's death must have dealt a might blow. . . to have changed you so completely . . . but I like both versions of you."
-Mikal to Freya
In all honestly, Julius is a character I don't like. Sure. . . he has his moments, but then he goes on to just not be that kind or respectful of Freya's personal space. I felt as though two scenes in particular were not necessary, and there was no point in Julius discussing Freya's chest size. Alekis (Alek) is a character I really enjoy. He is supportive, determined, and loyal to Freya. But Alek also has his own motives for improving himself and moving past his grief.
"You don't like being left out do you? Well then . . . you'll just have to become stronger too. And if you lack physical strength, use your mind. Discover your opponents weak spot and exploit it."
-Freya's mother to Freya
Mikal is a character who I loved to see introduced, his dynamic with Freya and loyalty to (Prince Edvard. . . and Freya technically). I really wish the manga could have explored Prince Edvard more as a character! I would also have loved to see his dynamic with Freya. A lot happened in this book that I liked, and other than certain parts that I really didn't, this ended up being a great volume.
-BUT WAIT. CAN we just talk about that ENDING. I don't know what's going to happen to one of my favorite characters 😭*almost scared to continue on with volume three
👑PLOT
👑CHARACTERS
👑PLOT TWIST
👑=☑️
August 29, 2020
Umm, Freya isn't getting even a moment of refuge here. Or more precisely, she has those for the briefest of time and is then immediately smacked on the face with something horrible. Daaamn that ending, !
Freya is already heaps stronger than in the first volume but she's not suddenly just like the prince, she's still a novice fighter for example but has some tricks in her sleeve that help her. And the real prince was arrogant which Freya is not and doesn't even try to pretend to be, while she has to play the part, she still acts how she sees is just. Many people note this but they seem to accept it more or less. Somebody has to become more suspicious at some point though, I'd think.
We still don't get any idea what Julius' deal is but Aleksi gets a few nice lines which show he wants to be seen as himself and not just as "the inferior little brother".
So, there's a little character development but bigger part is plot stuff, the land politics and lord who thinks it's better to be a pupper of Sigurd and goes against the prince. But there's also some fighting action and subplot with a sweet chambermaid (and hoo boy, this series won't give anybody happiness it seems...). The volume was really good, different elements were in good balance and I liked how Freya is evolving. Well, the second to last panel development wasn't so "good" but definitely interesting. Can't wait to see what happens in the next volume!
The art is very pretty too.
Freya is already heaps stronger than in the first volume but she's not suddenly just like the prince, she's still a novice fighter for example but has some tricks in her sleeve that help her. And the real prince was arrogant which Freya is not and doesn't even try to pretend to be, while she has to play the part, she still acts how she sees is just. Many people note this but they seem to accept it more or less. Somebody has to become more suspicious at some point though, I'd think.
We still don't get any idea what Julius' deal is but Aleksi gets a few nice lines which show he wants to be seen as himself and not just as "the inferior little brother".
So, there's a little character development but bigger part is plot stuff, the land politics and lord who thinks it's better to be a pupper of Sigurd and goes against the prince. But there's also some fighting action and subplot with a sweet chambermaid (and hoo boy, this series won't give anybody happiness it seems...). The volume was really good, different elements were in good balance and I liked how Freya is evolving. Well, the second to last panel development wasn't so "good" but definitely interesting. Can't wait to see what happens in the next volume!
The art is very pretty too.
June 24, 2024
Today's manga post is on Prince Freya, Vol. 2 by Keiko Ishihara. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Alek on with his brother reflected in his sword. As it is the second volume in the series, you need to have read the first volume to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes intense plots with wars themes. There is some mild foul language, no sex, and violence in this manga. The story is told from third person close of Freya. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the manga- Freya finds her charade as Prince Edvard difficult to maintain as she battles her own crushing grief and treacherous Tyrish nobles. With the help of her dear friend Alek and her new guardian Sir Julius, however, she’s determined not to give up. But will her new resolve and impulsive nature send her straight into the jaws of danger?!
Review- This volume picks up with Freya seeing one of her guards being kidnapped and she chases after them. In this volume she learns more about how corrupt the nobles are and what Prince Edvard was really fighting against. She has to prove herself and continue to fool everyone else that she is the real prince to save her kingdom. I am enjoying the very heavy political themes in this manga but I am not sure where the story is going, this is a story about getting free from an evil empire or a story about a girl becoming a true leader of her people? I also do not know what genre this manga is yet but I am enjoying it and I look forward to seeing what Freya is going to do next.
I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
From the back of the manga- Freya finds her charade as Prince Edvard difficult to maintain as she battles her own crushing grief and treacherous Tyrish nobles. With the help of her dear friend Alek and her new guardian Sir Julius, however, she’s determined not to give up. But will her new resolve and impulsive nature send her straight into the jaws of danger?!
Review- This volume picks up with Freya seeing one of her guards being kidnapped and she chases after them. In this volume she learns more about how corrupt the nobles are and what Prince Edvard was really fighting against. She has to prove herself and continue to fool everyone else that she is the real prince to save her kingdom. I am enjoying the very heavy political themes in this manga but I am not sure where the story is going, this is a story about getting free from an evil empire or a story about a girl becoming a true leader of her people? I also do not know what genre this manga is yet but I am enjoying it and I look forward to seeing what Freya is going to do next.
I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
March 28, 2021
How are we supposed to feel tension for this fort? They say it will take about 4 days for troops to get there and its described as their most secure fort. Yet we are supposed to worry? If your best fort can't last more than 4 days then it ain't that good, I have to break it to you. Although maybe I understand why it will last less than 4 days when I see the panel showing the fort. It has a cliff to it's back, which is great until you realise this cliff is easily scalable and has a flat top. Get some archers up there and you're dead meat, the troops have nothing protecting their backs in this case. Not to mention there are wooden buildings built next to the cliff. A simple torch dropped from the cliff would take them out. Then onto the potentially dumbest part. Freya and Julius are able to simply ride down the damn cliff with their horses. Like bro if the cliff you built your fort next to can just be rode down then thats bad design. Like there is clearly nothing to stop you if you do that. Also the haha flat chested joke, putting aside wether it's actually funny or not, makes no sense as you can see that Freya has no penis so how can you be like nah its not a girl gotta be a guy like what??
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 17, 2022
As I said in my review of the first volume, I decided to use this installment to determine whether I'd continue reading the series or not. Having finished it, I've decided that this is far as I'm going with Prince Freya.
The series has a few compelling strong points that I could possibly stick around for—the beautiful art and promising storyline, for instance—but the main reason I'm dropping it here is that I just don't care. I don't care about the characters, I don't care about the world, and I don't care about the politics. The story is too fast-paced (usually I face the opposite issue!) to nurture any genuine relationships between the reader and the story, or even between the characters themselves. If the content of these two volumes had stretched out over maybe four volumes, perhaps then I could be more interested. As it stands, however, I jut can't be bothered.
I don't regret reading these two volumes, and I genuinely think the story has major promise! Prince Freya just isn't doing it for me.
The series has a few compelling strong points that I could possibly stick around for—the beautiful art and promising storyline, for instance—but the main reason I'm dropping it here is that I just don't care. I don't care about the characters, I don't care about the world, and I don't care about the politics. The story is too fast-paced (usually I face the opposite issue!) to nurture any genuine relationships between the reader and the story, or even between the characters themselves. If the content of these two volumes had stretched out over maybe four volumes, perhaps then I could be more interested. As it stands, however, I jut can't be bothered.
I don't regret reading these two volumes, and I genuinely think the story has major promise! Prince Freya just isn't doing it for me.
May 23, 2020
Warnings: mortal injury, violence, war
The second volume brings more challenges for Freya, who is brought in the middle of the plot to free the Sigurdian. Alek and Julius follow her, and they are staying at a nobleman's manor, where Freya meets a maid who inspires confidence in her. Freya later on even rushes to her rescue, declaring a trial by combat against the noble, where she uses her newly learned skills, as well as her ideas of what the prince would do. However, there is much more than a simple duel to fight, as she realizes that the noble has betrayed the prince, and she has to rush to protect her soldiers from battle. I like her growth , and so does Julius, who is starting to gain a little respect for her; he is also aware of Alek's feelings for her, apparent by him teasing him over it. Personally, I am not invested in any romantic subplots as of now, and would rather it be kept for later, as Freya's transformation into the prince feels like a much more substantial and interesting plotline.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
The second volume brings more challenges for Freya, who is brought in the middle of the plot to free the Sigurdian. Alek and Julius follow her, and they are staying at a nobleman's manor, where Freya meets a maid who inspires confidence in her. Freya later on even rushes to her rescue, declaring a trial by combat against the noble, where she uses her newly learned skills, as well as her ideas of what the prince would do. However, there is much more than a simple duel to fight, as she realizes that the noble has betrayed the prince, and she has to rush to protect her soldiers from battle. I like her growth , and so does Julius, who is starting to gain a little respect for her; he is also aware of Alek's feelings for her, apparent by him teasing him over it. Personally, I am not invested in any romantic subplots as of now, and would rather it be kept for later, as Freya's transformation into the prince feels like a much more substantial and interesting plotline.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
June 27, 2021
Chile, what is going on!?! The storytelling is a hot mess (Freya still out here winging how she thinks the prince would act. Why is no one telling her??? Julius still slips into creep mode here and there, a random whodunit, court politics, etc), but it’s still entertaining. There are some beautifully-drawn scenes in here, particularly when Freya and Alek spar.
Now, the pacing is very fast, and things keep happening quickly. The mangaka could’ve spaced out
Another thing, the way Freya slips into her confident, prince act can seem a bit jarring, but I like that she’s capable and smart. She’s still herself, so when things get overwhelming, she takes it hard. There are also real stakes in this story. Sometimes, people get got and there are no fairytale do-overs.
Now, the pacing is very fast, and things keep happening quickly. The mangaka could’ve spaced out
Another thing, the way Freya slips into her confident, prince act can seem a bit jarring, but I like that she’s capable and smart. She’s still herself, so when things get overwhelming, she takes it hard. There are also real stakes in this story. Sometimes, people get got and there are no fairytale do-overs.
June 28, 2020
Language: (3 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG13
By pretending to be the prince in order to save her country, Freya has a responsibility to act like the prince and put her own life before others. But Freya has seen people die, and she won’t stand for that any longer. With the power of the prince, Freya can be an influence for good, if only she has the courage.
My interest was piqued by volume one, and volume two did not disappoint in its continuation. Freya is in a tough spot, and I admire the changes she is trying to make as she sacrifices for her country in ways they are completely unaware of. While the story has some inconsistencies, it’s engaging enough to encourage readers to keep following the series. The mature content rating for nudity, and the violence rating for battle gore and death.
Reviewed for https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/
By pretending to be the prince in order to save her country, Freya has a responsibility to act like the prince and put her own life before others. But Freya has seen people die, and she won’t stand for that any longer. With the power of the prince, Freya can be an influence for good, if only she has the courage.
My interest was piqued by volume one, and volume two did not disappoint in its continuation. Freya is in a tough spot, and I admire the changes she is trying to make as she sacrifices for her country in ways they are completely unaware of. While the story has some inconsistencies, it’s engaging enough to encourage readers to keep following the series. The mature content rating for nudity, and the violence rating for battle gore and death.
Reviewed for https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/
July 12, 2021
This one slipped in my estimation relative to the first book (which I'd loved).
While the drama is still entertaining to read, a lot of it comes down to Freya being heroically impulsive (despite the fact that she's supposed to be laying low while she gets used to her new position) and often getting out of trouble either by lucky chance or by having a sudden, powerful realization of how the old prince would act and then doing that as if she's possessed by his ghost (which isn't what's happening).
While I generally like bold heroines, in Freya's case, her actions read as unbelievable at best, stupid at worst since, after all, she's been well-established as a shy farmgirl who's in over her head.
Well-developed minor characters, interesting political intrigue, and some late-volume plot twists keep it worth continuing, but my expectations for the series have definitely changed.
While the drama is still entertaining to read, a lot of it comes down to Freya being heroically impulsive (despite the fact that she's supposed to be laying low while she gets used to her new position) and often getting out of trouble either by lucky chance or by having a sudden, powerful realization of how the old prince would act and then doing that as if she's possessed by his ghost (which isn't what's happening).
While I generally like bold heroines, in Freya's case, her actions read as unbelievable at best, stupid at worst since, after all, she's been well-established as a shy farmgirl who's in over her head.
Well-developed minor characters, interesting political intrigue, and some late-volume plot twists keep it worth continuing, but my expectations for the series have definitely changed.
June 12, 2020
Volume 2 of this series raises the stakes even higher for Freya, disguised as Prince Edvard of Tyr. Freya discovers just how treacherous those who should be loyal to Tyr are and has her world shaken as she steps up, slowly leaving the scaredy cat girl she’s been to do her best as the fake prince. With Alek and Julius at her side and aware of the lie she plays out Freya has a long way to go still.
While this series isn’t groundbreaking in anyway for a manga I’m still 100% invested in this already and will probably end up buying every volume that comes out of what will probably be a very long series.
***
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I was able to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
While this series isn’t groundbreaking in anyway for a manga I’m still 100% invested in this already and will probably end up buying every volume that comes out of what will probably be a very long series.
***
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I was able to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 1, 2020
Wow! This second volume packs quite a punch!
After the loss that Freya suffers in the first volume, she feels motivated to do her best for the kingdom, despite the turmoil that she is facing in front of her. She feels stronger knowing that she has allies within the castle. Alek in particular gives her a comfort that she didn't realize that she needed.
Without going into spoilers, we see Freya make a new friend, and Freya suffers another huge loss at the end of this volume. I can't lie, I was having a small panic attack I was so invested in the volume, so fair warning.
All in all, I still think this is a top tier series, and I am so grateful that Viz is publishing it.
After the loss that Freya suffers in the first volume, she feels motivated to do her best for the kingdom, despite the turmoil that she is facing in front of her. She feels stronger knowing that she has allies within the castle. Alek in particular gives her a comfort that she didn't realize that she needed.
Without going into spoilers, we see Freya make a new friend, and Freya suffers another huge loss at the end of this volume. I can't lie, I was having a small panic attack I was so invested in the volume, so fair warning.
All in all, I still think this is a top tier series, and I am so grateful that Viz is publishing it.
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