Volume 2 sees Satoko following a plan to escape The Forbidden Island, but due to jealousy, it goes very, very wrong. Shinpei is by her side though and rescues her, despite her finally coming out and saying that the proposal was a lie.

Another strong volume in the series. Shinpei is very smitten with Satoko. Satoko however is very unsure of her feelings and is starting to wonder if she is in love or not. She's coming into her own in this volume. Readers might still be wondering why she hasn't come to her senses about all of this, but she's making the best of her situation. Overall, highly recommend I look forward to the next volume.

I really enjoyed this second installment of Firefly Wedding; even though there was multiple dark scenes in this book, there were also some hilarious moments (Shinpei creeping in the rafters like a menace). Definitely can’t wait to see how it all goes down in volume three.

Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for a copy in exchange for review.

Satoko continues her journey of trying to leave the isle she's imprisoned in. She works as a prostitute in an attempt to get a suitor to pay out her contract at the brothel, only to find that this path is not going so well for her. She continues to struggle accepting the overbearing Shinpei, while also finding herself stuck between three jealous prostitutes and Shinpei's advances. In the end, Satoko must come to term with her situation, and what that means for her return to her family and her medical condition.

A great second installment of this series, it has a little bit of everything from Comedy and Romance, to Dark emotions and violence. 5/5 stars.

I'm glad to see volume 2 is keeping pace with what the first volume setup! This continues to be a really intriguing read! I'm loving the theme of duality between someone's "public face" and "private face" is playing out with the various side characters. Satoko and Shinpei both grow a little bit and find some stability by being around each other. They are both tools in their own ways, so seeing them regain bits of themselves through interacting with each other is sweet, if it's genuine. If you're in it for the thriller part or the potential romance, it's a good read either way!

I really enjoyed this second volume! The art is cute, I like how the artist draws the expressions quite a bit. I also enjoy how the narrative turns my expectations (and our love interest’s) all around. We took a major step forward in the plot that I hadn’t expected to happen yet, but I like that it happened when it did rather than be dragged out for the sake of drama. I did miss all the characters from her home that were present in volume one, and wish they were playing a larger role or that we got to check in with them at all in this volume.

I truly have no notes on this one. It is an enjoyable read with absolutely amazing art.
5/5 stars

5 ⭐️ - Thank you NetGalley and Viz Media for the arc, can’t wait to see more from the author!

Not only is the art gorgeous, but the story is beautiful. Shinpei is funny when he doesn’t have the I-will-kill-you look in his eyes. He’s drawn very well. I can’t wait for when the romance eventually grows, their tension is killing me.

Thank you NetGalley and VIZ Media for the digital ARC of “Firefly Wedding: Vol 2”! I was excited to see that the next volume was available for review. This volume was definitely a transitional one but it moved the plot forward a bit and was still very entertaining. The manga does a great job balancing Shinpei’s genuinely scary demeanor with humor. I appreciated that Satoko was so worried about honesty and love in this volume and we got some development for her character and her relationship with Shinpei! I wasn’t wild about the trio of courtesans bullying Satoko, but I guess it’s part of the genre unfortunately to have jealousy between women. I really hope this new character Aoi will continue to be a good female friend for Satoko. Another enjoyable volume, and I look forward to continuing to follow the series. I’ll be recommending this manga series to the young adult manga readers (with the appropriate trigger warnings for violence and sexuality) at my library.

"I'll make you feel free wherever you are"

it's really cute watching their relationship form and her feeling more comfortable to be strong and stand up for herself to him

A girl who is determined to marry a noble to live up to her family's expectations finds herself the obsession of an assassin and their strange but sweet romance continues. Satoko is determined to secure a marriage to benefit her family before she dies, as she has a heart condition... but finds her life turned upside down when she runs into the mysterious assassin named Shinpei. Satoko, in a desperate attempt to save herself agrees to marry Shinpei... but while he knows her proposal isn't sincere, he is extremely interested in her. Satoko now must find a way to break the engagement without losing her life... and picking up where the first book left off, Satoko has been kidnapped and imprisoned on an isle of prostitutes with Shinpei. Together they have to find a way out... but things only get more complicated as Shinpei refuses to let any other man touch her and she finds herself falling for him more. I've had so much fun with this story and while it is hilarious it's also sweet. The romance is so well done and the slowburn is so good. I can't wait for the next book!!!

Release Date: April 29, 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and VIZ Media | VIZ Media LLC for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

We return to Satoko as she is imprisoned on an island of prostitutes and Shinpei still very much obsessed and protective of her.
Tasked with finding a way off the island and using her smarts to do so, would be simple if Shinpei wasn't so determined to stop any man from touching her.

Their relationship is getting sweeter and more tragic and I don't want this to end, ESPECIALLY with how I feel it will end.
Volume 2 showed a lot of insight on Shinpei's past & how his feelings for Satoko are real. Especially after she revealed she wasn't planning on marrying him but following her father's choice. He was angry but came back & is still willing to help her. That shows a lot of development on his character & devotion.