Saint Marie, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

Yang Yeo-Jin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Saint Marie | Publication Date: June 8, 2004

Dah-In Hyun is an ordinary student at Saint Mary's private institution of learning. Before she knows it, however, Dah-In finds herself caught in a battle between good and evil being waged on the school grounds. Through the death of her best friend, Dah-In learns that she has been chosen as one of the soldiers in this battle-one which could result in her own death as well.

Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: ADV Manga (June 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413900658
• ISBN-13: 978-1413900651
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,237,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Definitely Reccomend This One, October 12, 2008

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Melissa Norvell (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saint Marie, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

This is a very intriguing book with deep characters and a nice, even time-flow and storyline. I absolutely love how the game of chess is set up, as well as the symbolism of characters and identities as well as the history which explains the Holy Wars.

The main character Dah-in is a normal girl who finds out that she has supernatural abilities and becomes involved in a deadly game of chess between two sides of light and dark. As the story progresses she gets more and more sucked in to everything that is taking place between the chess pieces.

If you've never read Manwha before, perhaps this series would be a nice one to get into.

The only thing I regret is that there are only two volumes out to my current knowledge. I do wish that this series would be continued because I'd definitely buy future volumes.

~Melissa

5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing new Manhwa., September 26, 2004

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Liolania "In2Jesus" (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saint Marie, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

Most of the time, I like the style of Manhwa better than Manga, although I enjoy both, I just love the art style and humor of the Koreans a little more. :D Sometimes, the artstyle looks exactly the same as Japanese, but I like it when it is in the Korean style, in such Manhwa's as: "One", "Sweet and Sensetive", and "Snow Drop". I was curious about this one since I first saw it a few months back, but it kept slipping from my mind. Finally I purchased it at an Anime Convention, as well, I can't wait for Volume 2!!!

Saint Marie revolves around a High School Freshman "Dah-In Hyun", she is just a normal girl, her roomate is her best friend, they've been really close since Jr. High. But lately she's been acting a little distance, and Dah-in doesn't know why. Dah-in keeps hearing conversations of people that aren't talking. Soon though Dah-in finds out that there is a battle in her school, going on between two sides of people called to battle, the "Good" side, is the white side, and the "Bad" side is "Black. The black and white are chess pieces, and the school is their chessboard. This is what makes Saint Marie so intriguing, and I can only wait for the next volume to see more of this "battle".! Also, the characters are great, in the back pages it explains a lot about chess, and has profiles for each of the main/supporting characters.

So, if you're looking for something new to read that is a step above the other Manga/Manhwa, or are new to it, look no further than Saint Marie, it is only bound to get better. So, I hope you give it a try!!!

God Bless ~Amy

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5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS DA BOMB!!, February 5, 2005

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Jan Johnson "raspberry" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saint Marie, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

Omg this is the kewlest manwha!!! I read it at barnes and nobles and couldn't wait to find it again...i searched manga chess pieces online and it said "saint marie" and i like went hyper!! I was soo excited i had found it! I find the deadly game very intrigueing because it sounds like something I would make up. You need to read it!