Until the Full Moon Volume 1 [Paperback]

Sanami Matoh (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Series: Until the Full Moon | Publication Date: March 9, 2005

Marlo has a problem. On the night of the full moon, this half-werewolf, half-vampire undergoes a mysterious and terrifying transformation: He turns into a girl. Desperate for a cure, his parents call on Doctor Vincent, a long time family friend. But Marlo wants to keep his condition secret from Vincent's son, the vampire playboy David. Unfortunately, the secret gets out, and a new problem surfaces: David is interested in Marlo's female form! If a remedy can't be found, their parents believe the next best solution is marriage - a marriage between Marlo and David!

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Broccoli Books (March 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932480889
• ISBN-13: 978-1932480887
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #614,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars When werewolves and vampires collide..., July 20, 2005

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Becky Sexton "becbet" (Six Mile, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Until the Full Moon Volume 1 (Paperback)

If you're planning on buying this manga, the most important thing for you to realize is that it will not appeal to everyone. I know the "by the author of FAKE" tag is sure to lure many yaoi fangirls in, but the fact is, this isn't FAKE. I'm sorry, but it's not.

The first difference you'll notice is that the two main characters aren't police detectives but, brace yourselves, supernatural creatures. Namely, a vampire and a werewolf. Marlo, the manga's main character, would be the starring werewolf, were he not plagued by an interesting genetic "disorder." Basically, when the full moon hits 'im, he doesn't grow fangs and thick grey fur, but instead turns into a woman. (NOT a police detective.) And that's when the "main plot" kicks in. And by "kicks in" I mean: David (the vampire) incessantly tries to get into Marlo's pants. Of course, things are far more complicated than this, but I fear giving away plot twists and such.

Basically, if you liked Matoh's artstyle in FAKE, or if you like vampires and werewolves, or are a fan of guys turning into girls and vice versa, then I would highly recommend this. The characters are charming (even the "bad guys"), the art is beautiful, and the story is, though not entirely original, thoroughly enjoyable.

(As a sidenote, I'd like to apologize for any sarcastic comments/snideness. The fact that so many reviewers seemed to be trying to turn a perfectly good manga into another finally got to me. I do, in fact, love FAKE, but Matoh has the priviledge of creating works other than FAKE.)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A decent read, but not up to her normal standards..., April 27, 2006

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Scarlet Inkwell (PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Until the Full Moon Volume 1 (Paperback)

Quick Summary
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David, an aristocratic womanizing vampire, and Marlo, the son of a werewolf and vampire, are best friends. They haven't seen each other for years, but when Marlo's parents bring him to David's father, a renknown doctor, for a 'special problem' Marlo seems strangely cold to David.

The reason for this is revealed when the reader discovers that, due to his strange genetic background, Marlo turns into a woman during the full moon!

The parents decide that the solution to Marlo's 'little problem' is to engage him to David. David is thrilled about the situation, proclaiming his love for Marlo at every opportunity, but Marlo isn't sure what he feels.

The two then have the standard romantic hijinks that result in most shojo manga, with fantasy twists.

Pros
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Fans of comic fantasy will get a kick out of this short series. It's a cute, funny, and, as always, beautifully drawn romp that involves werewolves, vampires, witches, and gender switching. Throw in a dash of romantic complication and you've got a fun little two volume series

Cons
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Fans of romance or Boy's Love will find themselves disappointed. Matoh tries to do too much within just two volumes, and not enough of it focuses on the deeper aspects of David and Marlo's relationship.

A part of the reason for this might be that the series was cancelled in the Boy's Love magazine it originally ran in and another of Matoh's publishers allowed her to finish out the seies quickly in another (non BL) magazine. As a result it feels rushed.

The Bottom Line
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"Until the Full Moon" is cute, funny, and beautifully drawn. Just don't expect any sort of deep emotion or meaning. Fans of Matoh's other works may be disappointed, but new fans or those simply interested in the fantasy elements will be happy enough.

Think of it like sorbet. It's pleasureable, and a nice palate cleanser, but doesn't have enough substance to make a meal. It does, however, make a decent dessert.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, January 30, 2005

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Katie Leigh "Katie" (alamo, CA, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Until the Full Moon Volume 1 (Paperback)

Once I knew that this book was by the author of FAKE, I picked it up right away. I was amazed when I read it because, not only was it hilarious, it was really romantic. It has a good bunch of fantasy too, so anyone who doesn't mind some yaoi, should definetly read this!!