New Bad Girl in Town

I just bought all of the Serenity books for my tweenager and I am thoroughly impressed. The issues encountered are exactly what she'll be facing in the next few years, this series equips me as a parent with another tool for discussion. And they're really well done, I'm from the generation when comics weren't always made into movies. It's nice to see a great Christian manga in print format!

i fell in love with anime and manga, but wasnt very happy with all the cursing, violence, witchcraft, and demonism. this manga is so cool! the main character reminds me of a few of my friends at school, and this series has helped me better understand them. if your a christian anime freak, anime/manga addict, or are a christian convinced mangas "evil" and therfor going through "anime/manga withdrawl" this is the perfect book for you!! (trust me i've been through the whole doubting thing.... followed by a two year 'withdrawl' from anime... once your hooked your much better off bugging publishers to make more christian manga or buying christian maga than getting over the whole anime/manga addiction.). God bless.

I've been looking for a manga like this for quite a long time. It seems that when you look at anime, the majority of it include ungodly things in them, such as explicit sexual content or violence. This has led to several Christian groups labelling all anime as "evil" and deserving of being banned. However, I think that manga like this proves that the typical stereotype is not true and that, like all forms of art, we can use manga and anime in a way that pleases the Lord. Serenity's views about life and Christianity are very typical for those living in a state surrounded by the secular media, and manga like this can show Christian teens how they can deal with such situations if they ever turn up. Highly recommended for any Christian that is having trouble with telling others about the Lord, or happens to be an otaku looking for something God-pleasing. I myself can't wait to pick up the next volume!

Serenity is a rebellious high-schooler who somehow always finds herself in the midst of some kind of trouble. She's angry, has a horrible attitude, & is the antithesis of the teen most parents would want their child to befriend. That is, until a local church youth group, who's members attend the same high school as Serenity, decide to make her their "project". Finally!!! Some manga I feel comfortable giving my step-daughter, 13. She really got into the Yuyu Hakusho books, to which she was introduced by a friend. Neither my husband or myself ever really approved of the Yuyu Hakusho books, but she loved the artwork. When I saw these, I snatched them up. I read through the first one & greatly appreciated the ideas & morals presented. We gave step-daughter the first book in this series for Christmas, & she loves it! She bought the third book at Borders, but couldn't find the second one. (She's getting that for her birthday.) The one (possible) drawback is that these books read from front to back, like most western books, instead of back to front, like many Japanime books. I mention it simply b/c step-daughter drew it to my attention. If you've got a teen or pre-teen who loves manga but would prefer they actual read something of substance, this is the series for which you've been waiting. All the flashy artwork with none of the occultic overtones or mystical storylines. Most teens can relate to the stories presented, especially if they attend public school. Step-daughter is eagerly awaiting more releases.

The need for a way to openly reach teens and tweens about touchy subjects is real and relevant. In "Serenity," issues are openly discussed without blame or arrogance. For those who have children who have not yet had to deal with real life issues such as lying, stealing, etc. this can be used as a way to open an honest discussion. Colorful pages manage to capture the audience which allows the book to read quickly. Written in an easy colloquial language, there is cute humor with every page turn! Very enjoyable with content parents or children can find interesting. I disagree with another reviewer over not liking the book because of a single word, "manga." In Japan, all comics (even American) are considered manga. Let's not let a simple word get in the way of a teen/tween discovering a useful tool for what can sometimes be a scary world. But to state simply: It's cute, fun, and I think many people will enjoy this series!