Cardcaptor Sakura, Volume 5: Master of the Clow

In this volume, Sakura has to have one final battle against Clow Reed. It confuses her, because she has no idea why he would want to fight her, since he chose her to be Master of the Clow. This book is very interesting, because this is where Sakura finds out everything about Clow Reed's reasons for fighting her, as well has the connections that other people she knows have to him. This book has a lot of Yue, who is one of my favorites, for totally shallow reasons. Reading about Syaoran Li's continued hidden love for Sakura is also a lot of fun. It would probably be good to have read some of the previous books in the series, although I certainly haven't been reading them in order. I definitely recommend this volume.

I'm assuming that you have bought the first volumes of the Master of the Clow series if you are buying this one, hence SPOILERS for earlier parts of the series. Okay!In this volume, the last-but-one of the Cardcaptor Sakura series, we get the conclusion of Sakura's outward battles to convert the Clow Cards into Star Cards, and the climactic battle between herself and Eriol (who we already know is the one causing problems for her).As well as the battle (which is pretty spectacular- but then, this IS Clamp we're talking about), we find out the reasons behind what Eriol was doing, and a major plot twist that was not in the anime- this was something that caught me completely by surprise, as I'd seen the anime before reading the manga.Personally, I don't understand why this twist wasn't put into the anime, but oh well, I really appreciated it here. ^_^There is some development of the ongoing 'situation' between Syaoran and Sakura as well, and the ending of this volume leaves you waiting for a conclusion of all of Sakura's- and the other characters'- inner, abstract battles and worries, now that the more tangible ones have been finished with.It's the anticipation of these other loose ends of the series- the relationships and couplings that have been previously hinted at or developed- that will leave you dying for the final volume (it did with me, anyway), so I'd advise you to get volume 6 at the same time as this one, if you can.There isn't really much else to say: the artwork is just as beautiful as all the rest of this series, and there is just as much cuteness, though perhaps a little more action and seriousness compared to other volumes in the series, since this *does* cover the 'final battle', as it were.Ah, and the bonus card in this one is of Clow Reed, in case you were wondering.If you're following this manga series, you certainly can't go without this volume. A must-have for all Clamp and Sakura fans. ^_^

Secrets are revealed as the final battle takes place! Eriol, Spinel Sun, Ruby Moon, and their plans reveal themselves. In order to save the town, her family, her friends, and her guardians, Sakura must find a way to change the last two cards into her own. Can she do it or will everyone sleep forever?One of the best CCS books ever a a must read for any fan! Read to find out what happens to Sakura in the second to last installment of Cardcaptor Sakura! Enjoy!