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Indigo – Manhua Review

The front and back cover of "Indigo" by Chi-Ho Kwong and Chi-Kit Kwong. Blurb: "Ella is a reporter for an occult magazine, living what appears to be a normal life. She’s not the best at getting along with people, but she has the special ability to sometimes know what other people are thinking. She also possesses an extreme sensibility which enables her to communicate with plants and animals. One day, Ella learns of the strange death of her college professor and beloved mentor, who seems to have committed suicide by starving to death. Instinct draws Ella to investigate the real cause of the professor's death, which gradually unfolds a series of mysterious incidents which surpass Ella’s wildest imagination. As she investigates further, Ella encounters people who slowly guide her closer to the truth, which causes alternate forces to try and stop her pursuit. With help, Ella overcomes all odds, and in the process discovers she must fulfill her destiny and decide the fate of humanity, Earth...and the universe."
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Another story that inevitably shows there’s no point in life. And yet, at the same time there is, if you want one. A never-ending wonder of: Why? And then what?

Which is not an insult to the author(s). Their idea is good and interesting, and could be totally plausible. (Even though very ironic.) 

It’s fast-paced and tackles some things only superficially, but that’s not an issue. There was enough answered for the reader to make up their own minds. It’s relatively self-explanatory. I have my theories. And I get their perspective, it makes sense, even though I partially disagree with their views – too cliche. But that’s alright, kinda the point.

Beautiful art, especially the colored prologue. 

Reflective.

Not very deep characters and heavy with dialogues, but that’s pretty much the point of this book. I didn’t mind it.

Recommended.

4.5/5 stars, because even though a melancholic emptiness encompassed me after finishing, and the indigo vibe has been captured relatively perfectly, 5 stars feel too much. Not a masterpiece, but worth consuming.

CriteriaScoresOur Score
Art1-55
Pacing1-54
Characters1-53
Writing Style1-54
Originality1-54

Thank you to Mad Cave Studios for an e-ARC.


Finished reading: 12th March 2025
~Arden Skye

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