(reviewed 14 days after purchase)

This series is probably one of the best series I've read in the past 3 years. Incredibly well-written, I could see and sense every gust of wind and every emotion. Written in Manga style, I felt right at home with all of the characters. (I love manga. =)) The themes of honor, duty, loyalty and respect run deep as in most Manga themes, but the characters are far from cardboard manga repeats.If you haven't read the entire series, the first book ends in a cliff-hanger so deep I about gave up on it. But trust me when I say... reading all three together is WELL WORTH THE TIME INVESTED. Oh my goodness, this was an incredible series. If you buy this book, buy the second one to go with it. The third book completes the story, but the first two (in my mind) make up one complete story with the third book wrapping up everything in an amazing apocalypse that leaves your wanting to turn the pages faster, but not miss a single word.To sum it up... seriously good. Amazing. Wow. Worth every penny.