ENEMIES TO LOVERSSSSSS

Ok. Things I really like about this series so far. The unstoppable adorableness. Sakura. The fact that basically no one in this series is heterosexual.

Things I don't like: um, the pedophilia?? I could get past finding out that Sakura's mother married her teacher when she was 16. Not saying it's ok, but I decided I would gloss over it. But her classmate Rika's relationship with her teacher is just crossing the line. Rika and Sakura are in 4th grade! In what universe is that OK? Gross.

Sakura's rival, Li Syaoran, transfers into her school from Hong Kong. He also seeks to capture the Clow Cards to prevent evil from befalling the world, but doesn't trust Sakura's abilities to succeed. Cards captured: Flower, Sword, Thunder, and Shadow.

This volume introduces Li and with the inclusion of Valentine's Day it introduces many of the character's love interests. It was a fun read.

OMG. I am only giving this manga an extra star for nostalgia's sake.

I know I gave Vol. 1 five stars but there are some really disturbing aspects about Vol. 2 that I somehow never noticed before (when I read the manga and watched the anime as a child).

Vol. 2 had a bunch of really weird/disturbing relationships going on.

First, we discover that Sakura's mom was only 16 when she married her 27-year-old teacher. LIKE WHAAAAT?? That means Sakura's dad was a pedophile!!
I guess Sakura takes after her mom... What with her crush on Tsukishiro and whatnot (a fourth grader in love with a sophomore?) BUT, in Vol. 2, we also learn that Li also has a huge crush on Tsukishiro (love triangle?)

Then, we discover that Sakura's bff Tomoya's mom was in love with Sakura's mom (who also happened to be her cousin). Like mother like daughter, Tomoya was also in love with Sakura (so... they're related? Wouldn't that be a tad incestuous??!)

And finally, the most disturbing thing of all, was the fact that Sakura's classmate Rika has a relationship with their teacher. SHE'S ONLY NINE-YEARS-OLD!

For a children's manga, I did not find the romance aspects appropriate.... I don't mind the gay stuff but I just cannot endorse pedophilia.

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Average rating for the entire series: 2.5/5
My reviews for the rest of the series:
Volume 1 | Volume 2| Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6| Volume 7 (Master of the Clow, Vol 1) | Volume 8 (Master of the Clow, Vol 2) | Volume 9 (Master of the Clow, Vol 3) | Volume 10 (Master of the Clow, Vol 4) | Volume 11 (Master of the Clow, Vol 5) | Volume 12 (Master of the Clow, Vol 6)

Ahh as much I love the series. This book had too much pedophilia. 4th grader in a relationship with a teacher??? I don't remember seeing that in the anime. I did love how everyone was basically gay in this volume lol especially Li being extra shy around Yukito!