Volume #2 was much better developed than #1, so that was definitely a plus. The was a more defined storyline, and the story actually fit the setting (Victorian London), unlike #1. I also enjoyed the new characters- they added some much needed new voices to the text, and I thought they were well done. Also, I'll say I'm really liking Sebastian's character, mostly the idea of him. He reminds me a lot of Bartimaeus from Jonathon Stroud's "The Bartimaeus Trilogy". It's kind of fun to see a suave, demonic, James-Bond-y, Victorian butler fight with silverware and make tea.

However, I'm really not sure where this whole Ciel-Sebastian relationship is going outside of simply their master-butler standing. Everyone talks about the "corset scene", which was really strange and absolutely done to get the reader into a tizzy. It COULD have been seen as funny, if not for the fact that the dialogue has been just as "teasy" throughout both Vol #1 &2. I'm not someone who judges relationships on ages, but Ciel is TWELVE. I really hope I don't see a real romantic relationship begin between a child and a (much older?) demon!
I also wished there was more originality when it came to the Jack the Ripper storyline. I'm a sucker for JTR theories and plots, but this one seemed a bit lackluster. And given the circumstances (Victorian London, demons, rich lords, etc) that was a bit of a let down.

I'm reading this series for fun right now, and with the introduction of the characters from the end of Vol #2, I'll admit that I'm genuinely interested in seeing what happens next. ( )

Master Phantomhive and his…interesting...butler take up – and solve – the case of Jack the Ripper.
I adore this manga. Fun story and gorgeous art. ( )

The art and writing are still pretty bad, but Sebastian/Ciel fans continue to feed because that's really the sole point of this series. And at least we finally get my favorite character, Grell. ( )

I started watching the anime first but have stopped until I get through more of the books. So far I really like it. ( )

I love the devil of a butler. I do not love the cast of characters in this manga. If it weren't for the charismatic butler with his secretive, wicked smile and his dashing ways, I would not be continuing the series.

I found the premise of the story great - the hunt for Jack the Ripper. The execution of the story was a bit confusing and I was often distracted by other things going on in the background of the panels. At times it was a chore to get through. I hope #3 is better. ( )