Fence, Vol.3 by C.S. Pacat (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW

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Title: Fence Vol. 3
Author: C.S. Pacat
Artists: Johanna the Mad & Joana LaFuente

Recent Release Date: August 20, 2019


Synopsis: Scrappy fencer Nicholas Cox comes to the end of his path to prove himself worthy of a father he never knew in the face of surly upperclassmen, nearly impossible odds, and the talent of his rival, sullen fencing prodigy, Seiji Katayama.

Sparks fly white-hot on the pitch as Nicholas and Seiji finally face off once again in the halls of King’s Row. It’s a match that will change King’s Row (and both of them!) forever, and set the stage as the team journeys to face their bitter rivals and prove themselves once and for all. 

The third volume of the breakneck series from writer C.S. Pacat (The Captive Prince) and fan-favorite artist Johanna the Mad comes at you as fast as a parry and hits as hard as a strike. 

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Review: I didn't expect to like these series since it's about a sporting event I am not familiar with at all, but I've really enjoyed this series. The tension is great. The interpersonal relationships between those competing for the fencing team are full of delicious drama. This third volume in the series continues the build up with little release. There seems to be a future rivals to romance trope going on, but I wish it was further along. 

This volume shows the parents coming to visit for the final round of matches before the competing team is announced.The team gets announced. And I'm interested to see what happens next. There's a great final panel.

I continue to enjoy this series, but my excitement has dwindled. This volume wasn't quite as much of a page turner as the first one. I give this book a 3/5.


--PAUL